Contaminated Site to Be “Capped” to Address Risk

June 2009

www.newedinburgh.ca Photo: Garth Gullekson Darlington Mediaworks Dame Edna (Joseph Cull) and Pooh (Jill Hardy) cheering on the Race Weekend marathoners. New Edinburgh Community Alliance Contaminated Site to be ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday, June 15, 7 pm “Capped” to Address Risk Area will be fenced off until this fall. This is the standard hood where contaminants exist Stanley Park Fieldhouse Summer 2010 remedial action for this type in the soil.) By Sarah Anson-Cartwright of contamination. In a few The contaminated area in Come and hear about what’s happening The fences will stay up for places, it might prove neces- Stanley Park is the histori- about a year, we may lose sary to remove some earth. cal location of an industrial in the Burgh: the park, development issues, trees in the park over a peri- The area will remain fenced off site that dates back to the late environment issues, traffic, heritage and more. od of time, and there may be till the new grass turf is firmly 1800s and that also served as changes to the park’s topog- established in the summer of a landfill in the 1920s-1940s. Refreshments will be served! raphy in order to maintain the 2010. Residents with gardens According to environmental flood plain. But the National adjacent to the contaminated assessments conducted for the Capital Commission and the area may want to be vigilant NCC, which owns that area All New Ed residents welcome. City of Ottawa assured resi- if dogs or young children dig among other parts of the park, dents at a public meeting on at the end of gardens, since the key contaminants found Become a NECA member. May 5 that the contaminants the contaminants were found were lead and polycyclic aro- found in Stanley Park—in at or close to the surface. A matic hydrocarbons (PAH), an area between Keefer and health official with the City which are produced when Union Streets—are immobile, of Ottawa indicated they may burning oil, wood, garbage or the groundwater has not been send reminders regarding the coal. Since the contaminants affected and that the health health risk to homeowners on were found near the surface, risk to humans and dogs can Stanley Avenue, even though there was a potential health risk be averted. the contaminated site itself is associated with people digging The contaminated site will on NCC-owned property. (The in the soil. While there seems be “capped” with a one-foot City sends annual warnings to to be no risk to dogs exposed layer of soil and revegetated residents in another neighbour- Continued on Page 7 Popular Wedding Venue Closed By Louise Imbeault The heritage boathouse and ing the Ottawa River. These On May 1, 2009 the New deck, designed by local archi- beautiful, natural surround- Edinburgh Boathouse was tect C.P. Meredith and built ings are one of Ottawa’s most determined to be unsafe by between 1914 and 1923, has a picturesque locations for club fire authorities and was closed large ballroom, numerous win- dances, parties, pub nights, and until approproiate upgrades are dows providing abundant light BBQs. undertaken - leaving patrons, and wide verandas overlook- ONEC’s boathouse consulta- members, caterers tive committee is devel- and wedding planners oping a plan for moving scrambling to find other forward. The sailing, suitable venues for their rowing and day camp events. programs are primarily The Boathouse is held on the water and on Races for children of all ages (races start at part of the Ottawa the docks during day- 11:30am), face painting, special visitors, New Edinburgh Club light hours and there- and more … (ONEC) and has been fore remain unaffected. Hot dogs for sale • free watermelon and freezies an important recreation Tennis programs are also centre and meeting proceeding as normal. Everyone welcome, but please no dogs! place since 1883. It is For further updates visit located on Rockcliffe their website at http:// www.newedinburgh.ca Parkway across from The Ottawa New Edinburgh Club Boathouse is sites.google.com/a/onec. the Rockeries. closed for events until futher notice. ca/main/Home. Page 2 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June2009 Valley Conservation Authority (which presides over the New NECA Edinburgh flood plain) or from the province (which owns a slice of the park). Concerns President such as these are sure to prompt NECA’s inquiries in coming David Sacks weeks. For more on the contamina- Reports tion, please see this edition’s articles by NECA environment committee chair Sarah The spring has seen NECA mendations have by now been Anson-Cartwright, page approach a major milestone, at least initiated, the report will 1, and NECA board member with eyes on the future. likely receive its final update Joan Mason, page 7. Next month we will be 20 at the NECA Annual General On a sweeter note, the May years old: NECA officially Meeting later this month. The 10 Mother’s Day park and riv- incorporated on July 12, 1989, 2008 Progress Report thus erbank cleanup was a great Photo: Louise Imbeault under founding directors Paul claims place as a strategy doc- success. Where prior years NECA boardmember Ernie Smith was on hand to Benoit and Jane Heintzman— ument that has helped guide have seen the Stanley Park and inaugurate the NEN newsstand on Beechwood at Crichton. both still New Edinburgh resi- NECA into its third decade. Rideau River cleanup efforts dents—and president Hilary The report can be read on the split between both days of ● City of Ottawa authorities ago Julie stepped down from Pearson (Prime Minister Lester New Edinburgh website at: Mother’s Day weekend, this welcome and expect phoned-in Traffic Calming (now chaired Pearson’s granddaughter), now http://www.newedinburgh.ca/ year marked the first combined complaints from citizens, that by board member Roslyn of Montreal. The 1989 incor- images/stories/news/NECA_ cleaning day. As usual, New is, from you. If you wish to Butler), but remained on the poration document lists four Progress_Report.pdf. Edinburgh’s riverbank cleanup report any parking that defies NECA board. NECA objectives: 1) to fos- The serpent in our Eden was part of a larger coordinated legal limits, just dial 3-1-1, let We will miss Julie both for ter a sense of community, 2) News of lead and ash contami- program to clean several urban the operator connect you to her commitment to quality-of- to promote community events nation in New Edinburgh Park Rideau River sectors, orches- the city parking-enforcement life issues and for her charming, and projects, 3) to develop has captured the attention of trated by the Urban Rideau office, and make your com- affable personality; we hope to positions and make representa- all the burgh, including NECA. Conservationists (URC). plaint. Your call should have stay in touch for benefit of tions thereof, and 4) to coordi- Several NECA board mem- Under the field command of effect not on the same day but her good advice. Her departure nate activities with other city bers attended the two May 5 NECA webmaster Andrew within a day or two afterward; brings the NECA board to 11 groups. As initially steered by public information sessions Kerr—and under general the city will try to assign tick- members, with the 12th seat Ms. Pearson, NECA contribut- hosted by the National Capital direction of NECA’s Friends et-writers to the area you have vacant at least until our Annual ed vitally to local resistance to Commission (NCC), which of New Edinburgh Park chair reported. General Meeting (AGM). the proposed Vanier Parkway owns the park segments known Karen Squires and of NECA ● As usual when asking for NECA’s AGM will be held Extension, around 1989–1999, to be contaminated at or near board member Gemma Kerr something from the city—the on Monday, June 15, at 7 pm until that bad idea dropped off the surface. At those meetings, for the URC—New Ed enthu- more people who complain, in the Stanley Park Fieldhouse. the city’s official plan. NECA representatives joined siasts braved chilly weather to the better. Single phone calls Each and every New Ed resi- Since about 1999, NECA has other residents who pressed for collect some 35 bags of gar- from five citizens will have dent is invited to attend: We’ll had to define itself across a details on the NCC’s planned bage. Approximately 50 pick- more weight than five calls hear brief reports on issues broad front of issues normally rehabilitation of the affected ers were in action, including from one. So please, if scofflaw of concern, elect some new less urgent than the parkway segments—while also press- about eight Ashbury College parking is a concern for you, NECA officers, and enjoy extension. (Unwelcome devel- ing City of Ottawa represen- students and several families take responsibility to make a refreshments. Here’s a chance opment remains a top concern, tatives for information on 1) from outside the burgh. As phone call. It’s empowering! for you to find out more about however.) These issues range the safety of those parts of the well as trash, they culled some ● Similarly, to report traf- our community and the differ- from environmental action to park owned by the city, not the good publicity in the form fic violations such as cars’ ence that residents’ involve- traffic problems to oversight NCC, and 2) the city’s plans of an Ottawa Citizen article, ignoring stop signs, phone the ment can make—also a chance of the New Edinburgh News. to advise Stanley Avenue resi- mainly about New Edinburgh’s police call centre at 613-236- to become a NECA member. To help NECA stay focused dents whose backyards adjoin cleanup, that quoted our own 1222 during working hours. The AGM is open to anyone, and effective, we have for the the park. Karen Squires. If by chance you can report but to vote, you would need past 15 months been referring Regarding the city’s involve- the offender’s licence-plate to be enrolled as a member. to a comprehensive “Progress Just call 3-1-1 ment specifically, several “Don’t stand there; do some- number, the police might send Membership in NECA is abso- Report” memo, drafted by a audience members, including a warning letter to the regis- lutely free and without obliga- NECA committee under board thing” is the message every myself, came away unsatis- resident should take to heart tered car owner. But even with- tion. member Paul McConnell, and fied with the information. out any licence plate noted, I hope to see you at the AGM. designed to prioritize our cur- regarding concerns about Also irksome was the absence parked or moving vehicles in your complaint could result in Regardless, best wishes for a rent duties and future choices. of any reps from the Rideau increased local police patrols, wonderful summer. Insofar as most of its recom- our streets. After a number of burghers including by unmarked cars. raised objections to extensive So again, please be ready to NECA MEETINGS: all-day parking by Foreign make the call. All Welcome Affairs workers and other non- On to the AGM residents (as mentioned in my NECA is sorry to have received NECA meets ten times a year, normally on the third Monday of April issue report), NECA the resignation of board mem- each month at 7:30 pm in the Stanley Park Fieldhouse, 193 Stanley took the question to our ward ber Julie Sunday, effective Avenue. No meetings in July, August, or December. . In June we councillor, Jacques Legendre. May 1. Julie—whose third meet twice: for our annual general meeting (AGM) and, later, for a He responded with some quite child, Charlotte Rose, was born regular board meeting. (See below.) helpful information and advice. last September—cited family The relevant lessons for the Any changes to this schedule would be posted in advance on the New obligations as her reason for neighbourhood are these: Edinburgh website, www.newedinburgh.ca, and on outdoor bulletin leaving. Julie headed NECA’s ● The maximum weekday boards at the Fieldhouse and 200 Crichton Street. Traffic Calming Committee street-parking allowance here before actually joining the All community residents are welcome to attend any NECA meet- is three hours, 7 am to 7 pm. NECA board in June 2007; she ing—and we urge residents to attend the AGM. We want to hear from Any street not signposted was the person mainly respon- you! Our next meetings are: will have this default rule. sible for drafting the important But many streets are posted AGM: Monday, June 15th, at 7 pm in the Fieldhouse traffic-calming suggestions- with more restrictive rules: for letter that NECA sent to the Sep 10 Board meeting: Monday, June 22nd, 7:30 pm example, two-hour, one-hour, city in 2008 which has gar- Board meeting: Monday, September 21st, 7:30 pm or no parking along various nered some benefits, includ- parts of Stanley Avenue. ing new speed humps. A year June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 3 Heritage & Development Committee Reports Renewed Redevelopment Plans for 280-282 Crichton Street By Paul McConnell and Inge it is important to note these These plans required a num- and NECA, a traffic study, and ments to 32 stacked townhous- Vander Horst, properties are located outside ber of “minor variances” from a public meeting chaired by es. Access from Crichton to the Co-Chairs, NE Heritage & the New Edinburgh Heritage zoning requirements (including Councillor Legendre that pro- underground parking garage Development Committee Conservation District, which reduced setbacks at the side posed reducing the number of would no longer be located next Last December, NEN stops at Dufferin; this section and rear), which were grant- storeys and units and modify- to the laneway currently used announced that the owner of of NE is not covered by the ed by Ottawa’s Committee ing the stark appearance of the by residents of 319 MacKay. 280 and 282 Crichton Street “Heritage Overlay” provi- of Adjustment. However, solid block. Of special note was The number of underground was reviving plans for redevel- sion of the Zoning By-law. neighbours and NECA felt the the attempt to prevent demoli- parking spaces would exceed oping the site. NECA has now Consequently, despite their impact of the new construction tion of the existing buildings the minimum required under learned that the owner made a historic associations, these two was unacceptable and appealed by getting the City to recognize the Zoning Bylaw. And so formal application to the City buildings are not afforded any this decision at the Ontario them with a heritage desig- on. In fact, it seems only two in late April seeking approval special protection on heritage Municipal Board. The OMB nation. Eventually, after some variances will be required – a of plans to demolish the exist- grounds. dismissed the appeal but, equivocation, the City’s Local reduced setback at the rear, and ing buildings and construct a a reduced setback along part of 3½-storey building containing the sides. 32 “stacked townhouses”. The What Next? accompanying drawing (made available by the architect, Jane At the end of April, the Thompson) provides a good owner formally applied to idea of what is likely to take the Committee of Adjustment shape on the lot, as viewed to request approval of the from Crichton Street. two minor variances. The Committee will call a public Lots of History hearing to review the appli- The two buildings facing cation and to hear arguments demolition have quite a story for and against. The date and to tell. Their impressive time of this hearing will be style and detail, plus ample announced on signs posted at Schematic drawing of the proposed redevelopment of 280-282 Crichton Street. green surroundings, add to 280-282 Crichton and in let- the quality of this stretch of On-Again, Off-Again ters mailed to neighbouring Crichton between Dufferin and despite getting the green light, Architectural Conservation property owners. So, is this Beechwood. Both were built The redevelopment project has had a controversial his- the owner did not pursue the Advisory Committee decided a done deal? Not quite, but by August Boehmer, a build- project. against recommending heri- note that similar minor vari- ing contractor active in New tory, starting a decade ago. In 2000, a proposed infill proj- A completely new set of plans tage status for either building ances were granted in 2001; Edinburgh and across Ottawa. appeared in 2003, involving because it felt there were exam- while this does not guarantee He was a prominent member ect would have kept the two existing buildings, put two 3½- demolition of both existing ples of a similar style already automatic approval of the pres- of the local German-Canadian buildings and construction of protected within the nearby ent application, it does indi- community, and helped found storey additions at the rear, and a 3-storey duplex by the a 5-storey apartment block NE Heritage Conservation cate the general inclination of St John’s Evangelical Lutheran containing 41 units. This mas- District. Consequently, nei- the Committee. Since then, of Church, which he built on side of #282. However, this project was not pursued and sive project, which presented ther building enjoys heritage course, the City has introduced Crichton in 1895. He built a tall, overpowering frontage protection. Instead, an agree- its push for intensification, 282 Crichton in about 1909 the picture changed when 282 Crichton suffered a major fire. on Crichton Street, prompt- ment was reached to place an so there will be no obstacles and lived there until his death ed major objections from the information plaque on the site raised from that quarter; in fact in 1937. The apartment build- New plans produced in 2001 retained the apartment building community. Much happened describing its historic con- quite the opposite. ing at 280 Crichton dates from in 2004. There were letters nections. Thus, the project about the 1920’s. However, at 280 Crichton, but replaced Given the substantive chang- #282 with seven townhouses. to the City from neighbours received another green light to es now incorporated into the proceed in the summer of 2004 latest set of plans, and the – but, once again, the owner absence of the heritage option, chose to hold off. NECA does not anticipate for- The Latest Proposal mally objecting to this revised Your NECA Representatives 2008-2009 Towards the end of 2008, the project. Instead, NECA has Sarah Anson-Cartwright 745-4194 [email protected] Environment project architect informed focused its efforts on the miti- Roslyn Butler 746-8037 [email protected] Traffic Calming NECA’s Heritage & gating measures that could Development Committee that Gemma Kerr 745-7928 [email protected] Membership lessen the undoubted impact of a new set of plans was on the the new building. The architect Philip MacAdam 741-9235 [email protected] drawing board. This version has been asked to consider, for Dilshad Macklem 746-3951 [email protected] Secretary showed major design changes example, possible light pollu- Joan Mason 842-8693 [email protected] in response to the numerous tion from side entrances, noise Paul McConnell 746-4901 [email protected] Heritage & Development concerns raised previously problems caused by air condi- David Sacks 740-0650 [email protected] President by the community. Most con- tioning units and garage venti- Ernie Smith 744-8191 [email protected] spicuously, the size and lay- lation, use of noise baffles and Karen Squires 741-2341 [email protected] Friends of NE Park out have been modified sig- buffer trees, privacy fencing, Jim Watson 745-7928 [email protected] Treasurer nificantly. The building would landscaping, etc., and to discuss present a less massive presence the options with neighbours. Ex officio: along Crichton (it would be Of course, the demolition of Michael Histed 741-1660 [email protected] Neighbourhood Watch “U”-shaped to accommodate two historic structures in our Joanne Hughes 745-2742 [email protected] CCCC Program Co-ord an interior courtyard, some- community is an irreplaceable Andrew Kerr 749-5260 [email protected] Webmaster what like the apartment build- loss. But we can work to limit Jill Hardy 746-1323 Fieldhouse Rentals ing further along the street at the negative impact of the new Jacques Legendre 580-2483 [email protected] City Councillor 310-320 Crichton). It would building. And we must heed Cathy McConkey 746-0303 [email protected] Crichton Community Council be constructed of brick, and the warning and continue to be Cindy Parkanyi 745-8734 [email protected] New Edinburgh News include details similar to other vigilant in protecting proper- buildings along Crichton. The Johan Rudnik 749-2811 [email protected] CCCC President ties located within the heritage number of storeys would be conservation district, where we Brian Torrie 747-7951 [email protected] Crichton Community Council reduced from 5 to 3½, with the do at least have some defen- format changed from 41 apart- sive tools available. Page 4 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009

Photo: Louise Imbeault New Ed Plant Sale Continues to Bloom By Mary Grainger and Cull, Jim Delaney, Joyce and event held at The Fieldhouse. Catherine McConkey Raymond Dubuc, Gina Emdon, There will be foot races for all A big thanks to all who came Daniel and Mary Grainger, Jill ages (starting at 11:30am), face to the 10th Annual New Hardy, John Jarecsni, Adrienne painting, special visitors and Edinburgh Plant Sale on May and Julie Ann Levett, Brian more. Everyone is welcome 9 at Stanley Park. The plant Loney, Caroline Matt, Kathryn but please no dogs. sale is a community fundrais- McKeen, Stephanie Monteith, We also want to let the neigh- er organized by the Crichton bourhood know of something Community Council. The new coming to The Fieldhouse. council’s fundraising monies Beginning June 2 we will be have helped to purchase the opening up the building to the sprinkler pad, the climbing public. Staffed by volunteers, play structure, and to main- we will have a limited snack tain the fieldhouse and rinks at bar selling juice and healthy Stanley Park. treats as well as making the This year’s plant sale was Angus McLaurin and Cathy washrooms available for pub- very successful thanks to all McConkey, Rob Salisbury, lic use. This is on a trail basis our community gardeners. Our Melody Salter, Darlene, at the moment with opening supplier is Nicole and Denis Greg, Louis, Naomi and Sam hours being 4pm to 7pm on Lemieux’s Garden Center Stevens, Brian Torrie and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and in Hammond, Ontario. The Gillian Campbell, Jerry and Thursdays. Come and check weather held out till 11 am; Martina Turchyn, Charles and it out! then the rain came but thank- Matthew Wesley-James, and Anyone interested in rent- fully so did our gardeners. anyone we may have forgot- ing the Fieldhouse for your A special thank you to all ten to name. Until next year, next event, please contact Jill our volunteers: Helene Cohen, happy gardening! Hardy at 613-746-1323 for Deborah Conner, Joseph Upcoming on the CCC’s more information on our very events calendar would be the reasonable rates. Visit www. New Edinburgh Family Picnic newedinburgh.ca for more Day. This year, the event will information on our and other be held on Sunday, June 14 community events by your between the hours of 11am and local community organiza- 2pm. This is a rain or shine tions.

A+ rating June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 5 No Need for Urban Boundary Expansion Dear Editor: lution will increase and the The City of Ottawa staff is rural nature of Cumberland well, the City must maintain a recommending to Council that (Ward 19) will be destroyed. 15-year supply of urban land the urban boundary be expand- Please e-mail all the City for development. It currently ed to accommodate future Councillors and the Mayor has an 18 year supply. With growth. If the motion pass- ([email protected]) to the current economic downturn es the urban boundary would let them know your opposi- and the difficulties in the high extend to Frank Kenny Road tion to the expansion of the tech sector the City of Ottawa and Old Montréal Road and urban boundary. Make sure is not growing at the same rate allow the developer Tamarck that you put Opposition to as it has in the past. In this Fact or Fiction? to go ahead with their devel- the Expansion of the Urban day and age of climate change Dear Editor: curious, to put it mildly.” opment. Cardinal Village is Boundary in the subject line. and global warming the last Your April Fool’s joke about a proposed development of This is a pressing issue as thing we want is more urban The research team speculates sprawl. The expansion of the Viking remains on Kettle that the lack of public consulta- homes, schools, churches and Council is currently hearing Island was clever enough that, commercial centres for approx- presentations and votes on this urban boundary is not neces- tion was the main reason for the sary. although untrue, it had a lot of “highly unusual” recommenda- imately 12,500 people. If the sometime in June. people wondering. tions found in the document, development goes ahead, old By law the City must reach a Thank you for taking the time It is true, however, that a although they note the presence growth forests, including 200 40% urban densification before to help oppose the expansion prominent team of social sci- of a number of other anachro- year old maples, will be raised, it expands the urban bound- of the urban boundary. entists has discovered -- in roads, currently at capacity, ary. The City is currently at nistic principles as well. The Raymond and Nancy Mayer Ottawa, no less -- a primitive- complete lack of interest in will be over burdened, air pol- 23% urban densification. As ly-written document that char- public transit, the promotion of acterizes the archaic thinking single-occupant-vehicle com- of a now-defunct culture. muting, and the woeful dis- Community Garden: Why Privatize Public Spaces? The document, which recom- dain for existing institutions of Dear Editor: are simply not good looking. It nity and utilizing gardens is mended that a major bridge national significance are three I am sorry, but I have to dis- is great to think of a lush garden to match residents who would and truck highway should be further elements of the docu- agree with the well meaning full of greenery and veggies, like a garden, but don’t own built across parks, through ment that intrigue the research- enthusiasm for a community however in reality these are, the land with those who have communities, and even within ers. garden in Stanley Park. for most of the year, plots of the land but do not wish to metres of a hospital, is, experts The park is a public resource, dirt with a few seedlings strug- garden. This is an ideal way for say, a fascinating glimpse into “Putting cars and trucks ahead of the well-being of citi- whereas the plots of garden gling up. The plots are then a deeper connection between the thinking of the past. become, essentially, private surrounded by small chicken land-owner and land-user. It is “A number of elements of zens and the environment was a hallmark of city planners in the pieces of land. I see little value wire fences as the gardener also ideal for some of our less this proposal are astonishing in giving public land to private fends off the rabbits. Finally, in physically active residents to when viewed from a modern 1950s,” said Dr. By, “but that was more out of ignorance than individuals. every such garden I have seen, share and use their resources. perspective,” said Dr. John By, After the recent tainted soil a pile of buckets, old tools and Often this turns out to be a last- the lead researcher who dis- bad intent. By the 1980s, the tide had definitely turned away issues in the park, one should scrap wood for staking are left ing friendship and connection covered the document under a question growing any food in the corner. between an older home owner pile of papers at the National from this type of approach. In fact, what makes this week’s items in the area. I might suggest an alterna- and younger neighbors. Capital Commission headquar- Aesthetically these gardens tive way of building commu- Charles Wesley-James ters in downtown Ottawa. find so fascinating to us is “First, the recommendation that it shows a national capital was made without input from city that was completely out of the public,” Dr. By noted. “The touch with the social norms of concept of public consultation the time.” in western democracies extends Researchers will continue to back to ancient Greece and study the document in the com- has been repeatedly strength- ing months and plan to present ened since then. How this was it at an international conference allowed to happen at the begin- of urban planners in 2010. ning of the 21st Century is Peter Wilson 280 Crichton: A Part of New Edinburgh History Dear Editor: I’ve lived there for as long as I I have a comment on your arti- can remember. It is as beautiful cle “Rental Units on The Rise” on the inside as on the outside. in the February 2009 Edition. It has huge rooms, big spacious We will be sorry to see the nice closets, and a spectacular view. old building at 245 Crichton You are lucky if you have ever go—it is a lovely been inside it; old building—but it’s a part of have you ever New Edinburgh walked down architecture and the street to 280 history. I cannot Crichton, another see why some building that’s going? people do not seem to care to 280 Crichton has a lot of his- see it go. I hope you understand tory in New Edinburgh. I am what it means to the people very disappointed in the lack who have lived in it, and the of caring for this building that history of New Edinburgh. has been around as long as 245 Crichton and is just as great. Yours Truly, You may wonder why I show Isabel Glasgow, so much concern. The truth is 11 year old resident Page 6 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009

Ottawa City Councillor Jacques Legendre Reports

Judge’s Ruling Means I had stressed that the City’s Crichton Cultural participation in assisting in the Community Centre (CCCC) acquisition was motivated by Will Live! the need to preserve the last The court decision involving significant ‘community facil- The School of Dance (TSOD) ity’ in the ‘Burgh’. Happily, vs. CCCC and the City of the judge has recognized the Ottawa represents a huge vic- importance of this building to tory for the community. an older established community, with limited alternatives, The partnership had never in the urban core. worked well and the only Judge Toscano Roccamo’s recourse was a ‘divorce’ and decision is but the latest in a “Confusion” off Crichton Street to Union. Sketch by Martha Markowsky sale of the ‘family asset’, string of judgements that have the heritage building at 200 been rendered over the years. Burgh artist Martha Markowsky will be exhibiting with F.I.M.A. in Montreal July 2 to 5 and August Crichton. The court was asked They have all recognized the 21 to 23 at the Rideau Valley Fine Art Festival in Westport, ON. to determine the conditions of rights of the CCCC to unfet- the sale. Would the building tered use of a portion of this posal. ties facing the City. The federal business would be putting a lot be sold ‘free and clear’, with- historic structure. A staff report on ‘The Needs and provincial governments of faith in ‘magic’ and likely out any rights accruing to the The likeliest scenarios com- Analysis for Multi-Purpose have both said that they will end up like the bull in the bull- community? Would the building out of this decision should Sports & Entertainment contribute to our major proj- ring. ing be sold for the ‘highest see either the City of Ottawa Facilities Study’ was released ects but that Ottawa must first Council at its regular meet- and best use”, usually meaning or the CCCC purchasing the on February 19, 2009. This decide on its priorities. They ing on April 22, 2009 decid- either conversion to residential building. In either case, the report provided Council with have also let it be known that ed to enter into negotiations use or demolition and recon- result should be a facility information on the need for their resources are not without over 60 days with the OSEG struction? ready to function, as intended sports and entertainment limit. (‘Lansdowne Live’). The list Residents will recall that the all along, in the service of the facilities in Ottawa and on the I believe that Ottawa’s of constraints and caveats is building was purchased by local and larger community of evaluation of 23 stadium sites first priority is moderniz- lengthy. It includes: revital- TSOD, with City of Ottawa the City of Ottawa. throughout the City. ing its mass-transit system. izing the Civic Centre and assistance ($250,000, half the Well done New Edinburgh! Another report provided an (Reminder: Only the first ele- the Stadium; that no revenue purchase price) for ‘the ben- analysis of the two propos- ment – a 12.5 km. length of serve to subsidize professional eficial interest of the CCCC’ in An Outdoor Stadium for als (OSEG & SSE) from both light rail (LRT) from Tunney’s sports; no increase in overall 2000 - 2001. Ottawa? a land use and business plan Pasture to Blair Road through costs to the taxpayer; no hous- Earlier this year there were two The court determined that the perspective. a 3.2 km. downtown tunnel at ing component; no large format unsolicited proposals vying for My own view is that there a cost of $830 Million). This is (Big Box) commercial; that the CCCC did have a legitimate public attention: equity interest in the building. was a lot of ‘mis-direction’ truly a ‘city-shaping’ project. NCC’s Advisory Committee on 1.) A proposal from Senators going on, both in the proposals Moreover, it is urgently need- Planning, Design & Realty be Significantly, the judge Sports & Entertainment (SSE) themselves and in the media ed. We will have enough dif- consulted; and that there be an expressed the opinion that the for an outdoor stadium that presentation and discussion. ficulty getting adequate fund- understanding of Federal and building should maintain its could accommodate a major Mis-direction is the prime tool ing for that important piece of Provincial funding. It also iden- “current use, allowing commu- league soccer franchise adja- of magicians and bull-fighters. infrastructure from the senior tified revitalizing Lansdowne nity and institutional use, with cent to Scotiabank Place; and, The skilful magician convinces levels of government without Park as ‘our stadium prior- limited commercial involve- 2.) The Ottawa Sports and his audience to pay close atten- undermining our credibility by ity project’. I leave it to your ment.” That is, the zoning Entertainment Group (OSEG) tion to the wrong thing before asking for funding for a sta- judgement as to whether any- should remain unaltered. In and their ‘Lansdowne Live’ springing his surprise. The bull- dium (new or refurbished) at thing useful will come out of my testimony before the court, stadium and development pro- fighter must convince the bull this time. that Council decision. We will that the cape is all important. Even if the stadium ques- know soon after this report is So where was the mis-direction was high in our priorities published. tion in the stadium debate? It it would be necessary to seek The last professional sports was largely in the questions some private-sector partner- arenas to be built in Ottawa being posed. For instance: Is a ship for affordability reasons, I were Scotiabank Place for major outdoor stadium needed question whether it was ever in hockey and the Coventry in Ottawa? Would a CFL team the public interest to respond Road stadium for baseball. or a major soccer franchise to either of these unsolicited Scotiabank Place was a pri- be good for Ottawa? Etc. It is (sole source) proposals. The vate venture while our baseball possible to answer yes to most surest way of ensuring best- stadium was paid for by the of the above without getting value for the public is always taxpayer. Are there any lessons much closer to a rational path to use the tried and tested rule to be learned from those two forward. of the marketplace – that is, cases? It is important to focus on open competition. Jacques Legendre what is best for Ottawa and People recognize that local Councillor, Rideau-Rockcliffe what is affordable. Many government is not a business, answers were provided in the yet, in order to protect the tax- You can communicate with me ‘Needs Analysis’ cited above. payer, they wish that govern- at (please include a telephone Further information came out ment would operate in a more number): of the engineering analysis of business-like manner. I am not City of Ottawa the Civic Centre. aware of any successful busi- 110 Laurier Avenue West Once we decide what is need- ness that would deliberately Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 ed, the priority of that need choose a path that would not Tel: 580-2483, Fax: 580-2523 must be established, keeping ensure that its operating cost [email protected] in mind all of the other priori- is as low as possible. Such a www.rideau-rockcliffe.com June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 7 Reminders from the Past By Joan Mason building on Lorne Ave. behind Having a good chunk of the 155 Stanley. Lorne has now park fenced off is a perfect been absorbed by the park. reminder that we live with the The other source of ‘contami- past here in New Edinburgh. nation’ was the potash field The pastoral ambience we all pitting ground behind the Bell feel now had a more industri- House. Here hills of potash ous heritage. awaited shipment on the St. Our fascinating history Lawrence and Ottawa Railway. includes a young man, Thomas Potash is formed by leeching Bell born here on May 8, wood ash. 1871. He had eight brothers We hope to bring you sto- and three sisters. Thomas was ries of the past—that we are raised in the Bell House at 151 reminded of in far less dramat- Stanley Ave., (then known as ic fashion—in the future. Rideau St.) where his father, Information for this article Dr. William Ralph Bell also was gleaned from a previous had his practice. In 1893-4 article in the New Edinburgh Thomas began manufacturing News by Ethel Sivyer Proulx ink, Bell’s Ink Ottawa, in a in 1996. Fenced off contaminated area of New Edinburgh Park. Photo: Peter Glasgow mer railway yard. The City is complete, since they do not yet cerns or questions for the NCC planning to do more investiga- know the changes to the grade should contact Ivana Copelli, Park Contamination... tion of that finding. to meet the flood plain require- Land Manager, at 613-239- From Page 1 tigate possible sources of the exposure, which could include NCC officials could not ments of the Rideau Valley 5135 or Eric Soulard, Senior to the soil, the NCC officials lead water pipes or lead-based describe how the park will Conservation Authority. Environmental Officer, at 613- note that the evidence is thin paint in your house as well as look after the remediation is Residents who have any con- 239-5418. with regards to studies of risks soil in the park. to animals. As for other areas of the If people are worried about park, the history is also largely the possibility that they or industrial and the current own- their children may have been ership is varied, divided among exposed to lead contamination, the NCC, the City and the they can ask their family doc- Province. In 2003, City offi- tor to test for lead in the blood. cials found no human health This is a simple test. If the risks when they investigated results come back in the nor- the former landfill site near mal range, you know there is the fieldhouse. However, there no problem. If results register has been a “hit” regarding a high, you (or an environmental contaminant at the end of the professional) need to inves- soccer field, which was a for- Page 8 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 How to Recycle Better – a Blue Box Primer So says Rod Muir, Waste Bin)? If the cellulose tears, • Choose #1 and #2 plastics 60% of what we consume is either recyclable Diversion Campaigner, of the it’s a paper fibre product. If it which should go into the or compostable! Sierra Club of Canada, who stretches, it is not. (But please Blue Box. (But avoid #1 A quick and easy way to produce and bakery goods (so delivered with humour the do not put biodegradable plas- plastic food trays or clam address climate change called “clam shells”) should hard yet insightful facts on tic bags in your Green Bin.) shells, since they are not consumption, and some help- …it is cheaper for the City recyclable.) By Sarah Anson-Cartwright not go in the Blue Box. “Even if they have a number in a tri- ful tips to address climate to recycle than to dispose of • Avoid purchasing #3 - #7 Confession time – when it warming through waste diver- waste? The net cost to the City comes to the Blue Box, I am angle, they are not the type of plastics if possible, because plastic that can be recycled,” sion. “One ton of recycling can of recycling (i.e. costs less rev- there is no viable recycling not always 100% sure that eliminate or save three tons enues) is lower. what I am putting in, is in fact explained Chris Wood, of the market for them at pres- City of Ottawa’s Solid Waste of greenhouse gases (GHGs),” Plastics primer ent. But they can go into recyclable. notes Muir. Fortunately, I got a primer Division. Plastics are problematic but the Blue Box if you have The good news is that 60% Currently, our consumption fascinating. Even the numbers them. The City will stock- on better recycling – courte- rates break down as follows: sy of guest speakers at the of what we consume is either are not always a definitive pile those plastics for now, Trash Talk event hosted by recyclable or compostable. guide to what can go into the rather than send them to Rather than burn or bury our Recyclables: 40% Blue Box. the landfill. The exception Local Eco-Action Families Organics: 40% (LEAF) in Lindenlea on April waste, let’s take the quick and is the “clam shells” which easy approach to addressing Last six: 10% 18. The fact is that those clear True residual: 10% plastic containers for various climate change and divert it as much as possible. However, we are not divert- Blue Box “DOs” ing recyclables and organics at those rates….and that’s where Glass Plastic we can help—by using our • Bottles and jars • Plastic bottles, jars and Blue Box and Green Bin pro- Follow the City’s general rule will end up in the landfill Metal jugs grams more fully. for plastics that are recyclable: and should not go into the Only one rule needs to govern • Metal cans • Tubs and tub lids (yogurt, If it’s not a plastic bottle, Blue Box. (The challenge sour cream, hand cleaner, our waste diversion efforts– jug, jar, tub or tub lid - it’s not is to influence the manufac- • Soft drink cans margarine containers) take the time to separate our recyclable! turers and retailers to avoid • Aluminum containers waste. • Milk and juice cartons The following items are also using them, since they are • Clean foil More specifically, separate it not acceptable for blue box not recyclable plastic.) to increase our recycling efforts TC Tetra Pak recycling: • Avoid polystyrene when- • Empty paint cans with via the Blue Box, to get more ever possible. We send 25 lids removed • Drink boxes organics into the Green Bin • Plastic bags tons of polystyrene in one • Spiral-wound canisters • Soup boxes (and not in our garbage) and to • Styrofoam year to the landfill; and it with metal ends (frozen keep the “last six” out of our • Milk boxes • Plastic/produce packaging does not compose for hun- juice cans, Pringles, etc.) landfills as much as possible. Three Easy Steps... dreds of years! Your blue box should not weigh more than fifteen (The “last six” are electronics, (15) kg when full. furniture, mattresses, textiles and carpets, renovation mate- Blue Box “DON’Ts” rial, hazardous waste, etc.) Glass Plastic As Muir said, while holding up a fake banana attached to • Ceramics such • Styrofoam containers as dishes, cups a cordless phone, we bought • Styrofoam packaging these items separately, we used and pottery or consumed them separately, • Other glass • All plastic bags so let’s dispose of them sepa- such as drink- rately. ing glasses, • Bakery and produce Did you know that... window glass, light plastics such as …if we bury compostable bulbs, and mirrors strawberry or cake waste like food scraps, we • Fluorescent light bulbs containers rob it of the oxygen needed Metal to compost it in the landfill? • Hard plastics such as Landfills are the largest source • Food contaminated foil dishes, cups, toys, make- of methane on earth. • Aerosol cans up jars, plastic buckets, …some paper bags with clear • Metal clothes hangers laundry baskets cellulose are in fact paper fibre • Scrap metal • Motor oil bottles products (i.e. compostable and eligible to go in your Green • Chip bags June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 9 bills in Tennessee. You need to verify your monthly statements Want to Lower Your Environmental Footprint? closely. If you suspect misuse, Take part in a local research Each household decides which contact your credit provider study to learn how. of these suggestions make immediately. Local architect Jane Thompson sense for them and records A few reminders for the sum- has received a CMHC grant any actions they take. mer months: to complete a year-long study At the end of the year, each The Perils of Cyber Crime • Keep garage doors locked involving volunteer house- household measures their at all times. holds from New Edinburgh, environmental footprint again By Michael Histed passwords, they are not legiti- • Keep your downstairs win- Cardinal Glen, Lindenlea, and compares utility bills to Last year I wrote on the subject mate. They are not referring to dows locked when you are Manor Park, Rockcliffe Park, see the effects of any changes of cyber fraud, however the your account – it is fictitious. away from the house or at Vanier and Lowertown. they have made. methods being used by online Again do not respond. night. Each household measures its The overall results will be fraudsters are today becom- Many of us now use online environmental footprint using analysed and published as a ing more sophisticated and less banking to pay our bills, check • Tell a trusted neighbour CMHC research study. All when you go on vacation. an online calculator (takes 30- easy to detect, which translates our account balances and trans- 60 minutes to complete) and information gathered about into the need for increased vig- fer funds between accounts. • Place lights on timers when provides research team access individual households will ilance, and a reminder for all Generally this is a very safe you are away. to their utility bills. remain confidential. residents of New Edinburgh. way to conduct your banking, • Make sure you cancel your Suggestions for ways to If you are interested in tak- newspapers when on vaca- reduce that footprint are pro- ing part or would like more tion. vided by the online calculator information, contact Jane A bank will never ask for your password or • Do not leave your bike left and through e-mail tips or com- Thompson at 613-747-8104 or account number in an unsolicited e-mail. unattended. munity information sessions. [email protected]. • Do not walk alone after For example have you been however without the neces- dark in the park. noticing more and more e- sary tools there can be risks. • If you are walking at night, mails supposedly from your Therefore you need to make tell someone where you are bank suggesting they are sure your computer is well going and when you expect reviewing your account infor- protected with the most up to be back, and take a cell mation and need you to con- to date anti-virus software as phone with you. firm your account details well as anti-spyware software. including your password? A Otherwise hackers can enter For a crime in progress call: bank will never ask for your your computer without you 911 password or account number knowing and steal your identity. To report an incident call: in an unsolicited e-mail. Do The software (Norton, McAfee 613-236-1222 not respond. Banks do not or others can be purchased at verify bank account numbers most computer stores). by e-mail. Do not hit reply, or send them any information. It is summer and many of us The information will provide a are making plans to go away, do fraudster with all they need to some renovations or update the access your account. house. We frequently purchase Do some e-mails seem more goods, vacations and services threatening? Yes, this is very online, usually by credit card. deliberate because awareness It is all very tempting, how- amongst the public is increas- ever you should only purchase ing, thus fraudsters must resort from trusted sources. The sale to stronger tactics. Do not be of credit card numbers has intimidated by threats of your become big business. I myself e-mail accounts being shut have been victim of credit card down, or your loans being sus- fraud. My number was used pended. Look carefully at the for the purchase of goods at a e-mail. When they are asking grocery store in New Jersey, for your account numbers and and for the payment of hydro Page 10 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 Rogue Windstorm Takes a Heavy Toll at Beechwood Cemetery By Jane Heintzman several parts of Ottawa; our which was left with a shat- It was no dulcet spring breeze own Beechwood/Rockliffe tered front window, and the that swept through the cap- area among them. The power- New Edinburgh Pub, whose ital on the last Saturday in ful gusts swept up Beechwood awning was ripped from its April. Rather it was a sudden, Avenue, leaving in their wake moorings and sailed down the vicious blast, packing winds a trail of damage to several of street. of up to 100 kilometres per our neighbourhood business- Most distressing of all, hour which wreaked havoc in es, including Nature’s Buzz however, was the devastation wrought by these rogue winds in Beechwood Cemetery where the storm leap-frogged along a narrow corridor from the south west corner of the cemetery to the north east along St. Laurent and Hemlock. Director of Operations Roger Boult reports that more than 70 mature trees were destroyed by the blast, many of them torn up by the roots while others were cut down half way up the trunk. While the major- ity of the casualties were the cemetery’s signature sugar maples, many pine and spruce trees were also lost, including a prize pine tree which had been a central feature of the parking lot of the newly created reception area, preserved with special care throughout the construction process. The cemetery’s grounds crew Beechwood Cemetery storm damage. Photo: Peter Glasgow moved with exceptional speed and efficiency to clean up the tragic aftermath of the storm, be full steam ahead with an (earmark your donations for removing the huge piles of aggressive planting program at Reforestation Program). debris which were left block- Beechwood Cemetery, begin- An interesting postscript to ing the road network within ning this fall with the planting the story is that no sooner had the grounds, and sawing up of 70-80 new sugar maples and the storm damage been tidied the massive trunks and limbs repeating the process for sev- up and the woodpiles neatly felled by the powerful wind. eral more years thereafter. stacked, the Canadian Food While the trees lost to this The Cemetery will be seek- Inspection Agency appeared freakish weather event were ing both grants and private on the cemetery’s doorstep and well over a century old and donations to assist with their served notice that in keeping no longer in their prime, reforestation efforts, and any with the government’s aggres- Roger Boult reports that the readers who are moved to make sive campaign to control the plan had been to phase in a a contribution to restoring the spread of the emerald ash borer, gradual replacement process, magnificent forest cover in not a twig of the debris is to be inter-planting the mature trees the grounds are welcome to removed from the Beechwood with young saplings to take send donations to Beechwood Cemetery grounds. Looks like their place over time. No such Cemetery, 280 Beechwood a full time job ahead for the luck, however, and now it will Avenue, Ottawa K1L 8A6 wood chippers this summer! June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 11 the plants. DON’T leave your ple: remember that gardening Lush Shade – the Indigenous Garden sprinklers on all day or you’ll should be relaxing and enjoy- get rust and mold on the leaves able, a great therapy for the By Louise Imbeault plants acclimatized for this ear, peonies, echinacea and thus compromising your gar- soul, rejuvenating the body Seasoned gardener, Lori area (meaning Zone 4-5). primrose to name a few. The den’s health. As for pests and and all your senses. She highly Coulter-Brethour graciously Most people opt for a sunny trick with sunny gardens is insects, refrain from using recommends that you cultivate agreed to share some TIPS and garden thinking of the flow- to play with colour. Try mix- chemicals. The best way to get patience (reducing stress), take TRICKS from her 25 years of ering blooms (the coveted ing dark leaf plants with silver rid of slugs is to sprinkle bro- pride in your achievements experience in the field with English style) but Lori prefers leaf ones for special effects. ken eggshells or coffee grinds (building your confidence), NEN readers. to play with the exotic textures AVOID cultivars and hybrid at the bottom of the plant. You respect Mother Nature’s wis- Many of you might already of a shade garden. Many plants varieties. You will have better can also bury to the rim small dom in doing all things in due have met Lori in the days do extremely well with very results with indigenous plants containers holding beer (which time, and enjoy the beauty when she worked on Barbara little light, as her many years (native to this area). Remember attract the slugs) and they will you’ve helped create. Potters’ heritage property at of successful planting show. to mulch your sunny spot to drown. To remove aphids, use In closing this interview, I 151 Stanley Ave. Since then, Here are just a few examples retain moisture or all your hard a spray bottle containing soap asked Lori if she had one wish by word of mouth, she has of indigenous shade plants you work will wither and die with and water, spray your plants or dream she’d like to share managed to change many gar- might consider trying: Ostrich your plants. then rinse off the infected area with the community…without dens in the New Edinburgh with a strong blast of the hose. hesitation she replied, “Funny and Rockcliffe area over the To avoid illness spreading in you should ask. I’ve been years and gained quite a repu- your garden, remove all wasted dreaming of a plant exchange tation as an indigenous plant blooms and dead leaves in the program that would make me expert. Lori’s latest revamping fall – don’t wait until spring to and others very happy.” Is any- project is at 38 Charles Street clean up. one in the Burgh willing to where she works arduously to Lori’s philosophy is sim- spearhead such a project? rebalance the esthetics of an established garden, giving it new life. This candid interview was about educating the serious hobbyist with a work plan to avoid the dreaded “confetti” garden, trademark of most beginners. Before buying/planting anything new, Lori suggests you start by evaluating your space, dig out all weeds and invasive plants (no chemical kill- ers please), observe the sun’s movements over the area, getting a feel for the light areas from the shaded spots, damp sections versus dry ones. This will help you determine what Photo: Louise Imbeault species of plants will be suc- Lori Coulter-Brethour offers some helpful tips and tricks for cessful in your new garden. gardening in the burgh. Don’t fight the shade—work with it. And remember, the or painted ferns, hosta vari- More advice from this green Burgh is built on a river bed. eties, Solomon’s seal, foam thumb is to be patient, start Good soil is key: It is most flowers, bellwort, spiderwort, small and expand your garden important to prepare your own snakeroot, goat’s beard, wild space as you develop skills. soil mixture. It should be com- ginger, cranes bill, bleeding DON’T overdo varieties and posed of black earth, manure heart, astilbe, toad lilies, fox- be sure to give them space to (sheep or cow) and peat moss. glove, meadow rue, pulmo- grow. DO use natural orna- Don’t forget to start a compost neria and Jack in the pul- ments to create ambiance like pile with the refuse gathered pit. As for ground cover, she river rock, boulders, driftwood (apart from weeds, of course), recommends, sweet woodruff, or even wrought iron struc- as this will ensure mineral rich- common or Japanese spurge tures, even solar patio lights. ness to your soil. and the most popular, peri- BEWARE of bird feeders Use what you have advises winkle. AVOID lily of the val- (except suet) since the seed Lori by “separating” exist- ley and goutweed, as they are husks will kill anything below ing established plants in large invasive and unruly. the feeder and the uneaten clumps, they transplant better If Lori hasn’t convinced you seeds will sprout and grow. when the root system is large. to experiment with the shade, Tip: place a few patio stones The regrowth will be heartier here’s what she recommends underneath the feeder. because the stress from relo- for very sunny areas. You will Now for practical mainte- cating it is diminished. Work have success with flox, yar- nance tricks: DO “spot” water with perennials native to your row, baptisia, delphinium, regularly by hand or let the area. You can start by getting poppies, silver mound, lamb’s hose “trickle” at the root of Page 12 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 Artists’ Page by Catherine Murphy Burgh Arts Scene is Buzzing Edinburgh laneways, breath- 5, from 5 to 9 pm, Saturday, taking tulip paintings like he June 6 and Sunday June 7 from has never painted before as 11 am to 5 pm. www.gordon- well as the ever-popular majes- harrisongallery.com. tic birch stands. Also included Mornings Like These is a sneak preview of some We need mornings like these of his Muskoka landscapes—a everyday. That was what I saw series of which will be featured when I visited Dale Smith at the artist’s annual November Gallery at 137 Beechwood for show at the Gordon Harrison landscape artist Joe Fidia’s Gallery—as well as a new vernissage on April 3. It was book to be released by estab- also a delight to see friends, lished Ottawa photographer meet some of Dale’s patrons John McQuarrie. and taste gourmet cheeses The artist along with part- from Jacobsons. “Dale’s selec- ner and Gallery Director Phil tion of artists is great. I like the Emond continue the tradition variety and enjoy collecting” of inviting their clients and said patron Derek. Go online visitors to enjoy live music, at www.dalesmithgallery.com hors d’oeuvres and wine in a and book your calendar for relaxed but sumptuous garden their next vernissage. setting. Ottawa’s country and

Heritage - Mackay at School Lane, New Edinburgh by Gordon Harrison 7th Annual Garden Exhibit by Burgh artist Gordon Harrison at his John Street studio (June 5 – 7) For the seventh year, Canadian Landscape artist Gordon Harrison will open his New Edinburgh studio to residents of the Burgh and Ottawa region. A new wrinkle on the tradition this year is that the studio (81 John Street), built in Kristen Bjornerud (right) with Gallery owner Dale Smith. 1894 as a gardener’s cottage, Retellings and Reimaginings will also be part of Doors Open folk diva Pat Moore, accom- For the month of May, talent- Ottawa that same weekend. panied by Pat McLaughlin will create the musical back- ed Kristen Bjornerud show- Original Burgh laneway cased her work at Dale Smith paintings drop for this Burgh exhibit. Please join Gordon and Phil Gallery. Kristen is what I Gordon has painted over 40 call an exact-detail painter. new paintings for this occa- at the artist’s studio located at 81 John Street in New She makes minute detail seem sion to entice local art lovers simple to do. “Each paint- and collectors to the Burgh. Edinburgh. The event takes place on Friday evening, June ing tells a story, however the The works include recent New viewer sees another story, its their story, which intrigues me,” said Kristen. “BC Scene” & Burghers “Some things just go well together,” says Victoria Henry, Art Bank Director and Burgher. Victoria had the pleasure of showcasing traditional Haida artist and master carver, Jim Hart, O.B.C. The NAC foyer was graced with “Sister (Bear mother & twins)” one of Jim’s hand-carved totem poles for the official launch of the successful “BC Scene”. Books on Beechwood’s has “THE” selection The Group of Seven & Tom Thomson, by David P. Silcox, tells the story of the Group of Seven and Tom Thomson through an extensive collection of documentation and works gathered from museums and Victoria Henry with Haida master carver Jim Hart. private collections. June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 13 Summer Solstice Exhibition invited artists to pay tribute In the Works at MainWorks to this great lady who made By Corinne Nieuwburg Studios. All of the donated art, years of existence, L’Imagier such an exceptional contribu- MainWorks artist Karen Bailey over sixty works, will remain has welcomed a myriad of art- tion to the growth of cultural has donated a painting to the on exhibit for a few days fol- ists under the generous aus- life in the Outaouais. For more Ottawa Art Gallery 2009 lowing the event (June 5-8). pices of its founder, the late information please visit www. Auction to be held Thursday See the Ottawa Art Gallery Madame Yvette Debain. The limagier.qc.ca. June 4 from 5:30 to 8pm at 2 website for more information. Daly Avenue. Appropriately, www.ottawaartgallery.ca. this year’s chosen theme is Frances Caswell Routhier Stimulus. Bailey’s work enti- and Corinne Nieuwburg are tled “The Studio in January” participating in this year’s features the view from her Summer Solstice Exhibition studio looking into the cor- entitled An Homage to Yvette ridor at 200 Crichton Street, a Debain being held at the scene familiar to visitors of the Centre d’exposition l’Imagier Crichton Cultural Community (Gatineau Quebec) from June Centre and MainWorks Artists 21 until August 2009. In its 33 Steve Dotto: Chic Eco Geek By Louise Imbeault across Canada and points to Canadian consumers are very Eco Highlight labeled products concerned about the environ- and Energy Star equipment. ment and are interested in “eco Steve also introduces the friendly products”. Steve Dotto Canadian public to Free Geek, takes this serious issue to heart. a non-profit community organi- Canadian born, this Vancouver zation that recycles, refurbishes based television host, writer and donates used technology to and producer, was in Ottawa schools and associations rather this past April to deliver a talk than perpetuate the pollution in on “Enabling the Knowledge our landfills. Worker”. He also educates the public His unique understanding of about being “Cyber Safe” in a The Studio in January, acrylic on canvas, by Karen Bailey technology, wicked sense of DVD how-to guide for adults was donated by the artist for the upcoming Ottawa Art humour and creative public responsible for a computing Gallery Auction on June 4. speaking make Steve a very environment accessible to kids. entertaining and informative The guide offers a comprehen- teacher. He directs the public to sive overview of hot issues the many options available for such as: social networking, the environmentally respon- chat rooms, Internet privacy sible computer user. His web- and security issues.

Steve Dotto perusing the NEN during his recent visit. site, www.dottotech.com “is To reach this animated, avant- commited to helping you, the garde techno educator to invite average Canadian, take advan- him to speak at your school, tage of all the amazing tech- place of work or concerned nology out there without get- parenting groups contact: ting bogged down in bits, bytes Speakers Spotlight 613-566- and acronyms”, provides links 7036 or visit his website at to return and recycle centers www.dottotech.com. Page 14 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 BURGH BUSINESS BRIEFS - By NEN Staff - The Art of Music ered other art work with musi- what The Art of Music has to Chrys Kaloudis of Stanley cal themes, and musicians who offer. Ave has started a new e-busi- also express their creativity BGGO: A Boutique with ness here in the burgh; The Art through different visual media, Unique Spirit of Music specializes in music- Chrys began to formulate “The themed giftware, an area that Art of Music”. He has decided On May 2, BGGO Boutique is near and dear to his heart. to work with a line of giftware held its grand opening above the Chrys has opted to remain an to start the business going, Second Cup at 1A Springfield e-business while he continues with the long-term intent of Road. BGGO offers an array of to work full-time in teaching, finding and promoting more beautifully hand-crafted items at least until the business is artists who work with and are from Nepal, India and South large enough for him to quit inspired by music. He also Asia including hand-beaded his “day job”. Although not intends to procure collectible and embroidered shawls, ster- a musician, Chrys has always items from the world of music ling silver jewellery, woven bags and high fashion cloth- loved music and has been a and use the sale of these items Photo: Louise Imbeault strong advocate for music to set up a fund to support ing. Owners Bobby Gurung Welcome to the neighbourhood: Gerry O’Brien and Bobby education. He and his partner, music promotion in schools. and Gerry O’Brien (BGGO) Gurung have opened a new boutique above the Second Cup Colin have been involved with The Art of Music website are enthusiastic about the site on Springfield. the Ottawa Chamber Music (www.theartofmusic.ca) went above the local coffeehouse Society as volunteers for the live nearly a year ago and where Gerry’s daughter works BGGO also offers a line of Skills Development Project” past five years. has already generated enough as a barrista. home décor and paper products in Bobby’s home village of The idea for the business took activity to triple the average Bobby is a very recent trans- from Nepal, including ‘singing Pokhara, Nepal. Established in root when Chrys saw the work daily number of hits on the site. plant to Ottawa from Nepal by bowls’, prayer mantra wheels 1975, this initiative was cre- of two local artists, Cheryle This summer, interested buyers way of Hong Kong where she and Buddhist Thanka paint- ated to help the poorest of Mazak and Anne Wanda can visit Chrys at the Ottawa spent the past 12 years work- ings, notebooks, photo albums, women in the region develop Tessier – both of whom incor- International Jazz Festival and ing as a restaurant and hotel lamps and cards. Their hand- the skills to produce commer- porate musical themes into at Bluesfest, where The Art manager – thus the Asian influ- woven bags are made from all cially viable handicrafts for their work and have been fea- of Music will have a vendor’s ence in the store’s offerings natural dyes and materials and export. tured in marketing materials tent. So visit his website or and an emphasis on excellent are the result of a fair trade BGGO Boutique’s hours for Chamberfest. As he discov- drop by the festival and see customer service. initiative called “Women’s of operation are Monday June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 15 to Tuesday 9 am to 6 pm; friends in the café, or enjoy a residence at (613) 747-2233. Wednesday to Saturday 9 am book by fireside. Even the din- Metro (Loeb) Implements to 8 pm and Sunday 10 am to ing room, with its gourmet cui- Green Program 6 pm. sine and bar service, has been Most readers will have noticed A Breath of Fresh Hair on enhanced. “Our current reno- by now the recent name change Beechwood vations are designed to enhance for our local grocery store. The A new hair salon has opened at our residents’ care and comfort transformation of the Loeb to 75 Beechwood Ave (where the by creating a luxurious look the Metro name took place in bike shop was until recently). and feel to all our apartments mid May. Changes are aplenty Fresh is just that, a bright and and public spaces,” comments at Metro Inc. – the corpora- comfortable small salon with Jennifer Martel, Executive tion has recently implemented freshly painted lively green Director of The Edinburgh. a multi-faceted program that walls and crisp décor. Owner/ The Edinburgh’s new look will help the company reach stylist Margot Robinson had is just one aspect of the resi- its broader environmental and been scouting for a space to dence’s emphasis on service sustainability goals. The high- call her own and discovered and care. In addition to the light of the program is the New Edinburgh during long professional staff handling all launch of a $2 million Green walks along the river. She fell the housekeeping, laundry, Apple School Program. The in love with the neighbourhood maintenance, yard work, and program will officially launch Photo: Louise Imbeault cooking, The Edinburgh’s reg- and all it has to offer and a new Margot Robinson offers clients a relaxed and bright on June 1, 2009, when all store was born. It was a quick atmosphere along with her hairstyling services. istered nursing team is avail- Metro stores across Ontario gestation period; from find- able 24 hours a day to deliver and Quebec begin collecting ing the location, to renovating, best local restaurants, the The Edinburgh Retirement discreet care customized to the five cent fee for shopping to moving in, took only one Capital Swing Band con- Residence Gets a Facelift each resident’s unique needs. bags. This initiative will help month! ducted by Stanley Clark, and An exciting new look is com- As needs change, the resi- reduce the number of plastic Margot is not new to the the Ottawa Little Theatre to ing for a long-standing member dence’s Enhanced and Assisted bags currently in circulation profession; she has worked for honour business leaders and of the Ottawa retirement com- Living option ensures residents and will go a long way to the past five years at a salon on outstanding residents. Three munity. Slated for completion continue to enjoy an active, enable Metro to reach its target Elgin Street and brings a large of the showcased “group of in June 2009, The Edinburgh fulfilling lifestyle within the of a 50 per cent reduction by clientele with her. Word of seven” chefs hailed from our Retirement Residence reno- Edinburgh community. Family the end of 2010. her excellent cuts and relaxed very own Beechwood Ave. vations are leaving no stone and friends are always wel- “This measure will enable atmosphere has spread quickly André Cloutier of Arturo’s unturned – even the garden is come for meals, private visits, us to reduce the impact of our and she has already begun add- Market, William Ross of Da getting an update! Renovations or to join in any of the activi- operations on the environment ing new clients from the neigh- Bombe Desserts & Fine Food are now complete for all apart- ties occurring each day. and promote healthy living bourhood. Her plan is to keep and José Alves of El Meson ments, which feature spacious To celebrate its new look and habits,” said Robert Sawyer, the salon small – working on Restaurante offered attendees studio and one-bedroom lay- feel, The Edinburgh is offer- executive vice president and her own for now. Margot pre- a taste of their specialities dur- outs, kitchenettes, large bath- ing a limited-time promotion chief operating officer, Metro fers to maintain a stress-free ing the cocktail hour prior to rooms with walk-in shower, for new residents. Seniors Inc. “The Green Apple School environment and have the free- the main event. Derek Diorio, and bright picture windows. moving in between now Program encourages thousands dom to develop strong rela- host of the awards, got things Individual climate controls, and September 1, 2009 will of students to contribute to a tionships with her clients. For off to a rousing start with a emergency communications receive 50% off their first solution that will ultimately three months’ rent. Tours can men and women, her services “pledge” from the audience. systems, and fire, safety and Continued on page 16 include hair cutting, styling Among the award winners were security systems throughout be arranged by contacting the and colouring. Salon hours of a number of merchants from the building add to the sense operation are Tuesday, 10 am the Beechwood corridor: Farbs of comfort. to 6 pm; Wednesday to Friday, Kitchen & Wine Bar and The building’s generous ame- 12 noon to 8 pm and Saturday Subway Salad & Sandwich nity space is also being updat- from 9 am to 4 pm. To book an Beechwood each received a ed. Residents can relax on the appointment, contact Margot Talk of the Town award; El freshly redecorated rooftop ter- at the salon at 613-680-6315. Meson Restaurante, in busi- race, enjoy a first-class assort- ment of arts, entertainment and Quartier Vanier Gala ness for 21 years received a Cummings Longevity award; fitness programs in the beau- Celebrates Good Business tifully-appointed penthouse This year the Quartier Vanier and Curves Beechwood received a Community Spirit overlooking the Rideau River Merchants Association and Gatineau mountains, meet teamed up with seven of the award. Congratulations to all! Page 16 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 Continued from page 15 Deschênes. Dr. Francine ment as usual from one of Gauthier, one of the original the team. A warm welcome to improve their local communi- doctors at the clinic, will con- Drs. Laurin and Buettner, and ties.” Metro Inc. is allocat- tinue to maintain her practice our thanks to Dr. Janet Leduc ing $1 million per province there. for her years of service to our to support the newly-created community. Green Apple School Program. Synergie Leadership: Developed specifically to Wellness on the Go encourage schools to actively Life/career coach and consum- participate in environmental mate training professional, stewardship, grants offered Andrée Benson of Synergie by the Green Apple School Leadership has recently co- Program are driven by conser- authored a new book entitled vation and healthy living pro- Wellness on the Go. The book posals submitted by students provides simple, easy ways to and teachers. live balanced, healthy lives. Changes at Beechwood If you are racing around, eat- Optometry ing on the run, sleep deprived, Photo: Louise Imbeault Several months ago Dr. stressed out and burnt out (and, André Cloutier and his brother Jean Paul Cloutier served Hélène Laurin, who also frankly, who isn’t?), the infor- up the works at Arturo’s Customer Appreciation event. owns/runs a clinic in Orleans mation and tips offered in this (Laurin Optometry), purchased engaging book can help. It is the Beechwood Optometry They have opted to keep the all about living with passion, Burgh Business Bits Heather is currently looking clinic from long-time owner Beechwood Optometry name purpose and a plan...and devel- for another spot for The Scone Dr. Janet Leduc. Co-owner because of its established oping the mind, body and spirit Arturo’s Market Witch here in the community with Dr. Laurin is Dr. Corina place in the community and in to make it happen. André Cloutier of Arturo’s so readers should stay tuned Buettner, who will also be deference to the fact that the Market on Beechwood invited for details about the new loca- new ownership/management Andrée is well-known in pro- tion. one of the optometrists on fessional and personal devel- local residents and friends to will not affect existing clients New Edinburgh Spa: 20 duty on Beechwood on a opment circles and offers her help celebrate his grandfather’s whose files will remain intact Years of Service in the rotational basis with another life and career coaching and birthday. Arturo, after whom and who will receive treat- Burgh doctor, Dr. Marie-Christine training services to organiza- the deli and eatery is named, Congratulations to Vessna tions and individuals alike. turned a spry 101 on April Pavic and crew of the New With the ink not yet dry on 25. Patrons enjoyed pizza and Edinburgh Spa on Crichton this most recent publication salad, a drink and birthday Street at Keefer. On Friday, she is already in the throes cake in Arturo’s honour. May 15 staff, friends and of writing another book, this Arturo’s recently participated patrons gathered to celebrate time oriented to children that as one of the “Group of Seven” 20 years of dedicated service integrates many of the coach- chefs who showcased their del- to the New Edinburgh commu- ing principles that she believes icacies at a recent Gala held by nity. To mark the occasion in can be helpful to young people the Quartier Vanier Business style, Vessna threw a gala wine finding their place in a com- association. The event hon- and cheese party and invited plex world. oured local Vanier businesses by presenting awards in a vari- local artist and client Gordon If you are interested in obtain- ety of categories. Harrison to display some of ing a copy of Wellness on the his recent paintings, as well as Go or would like to find out Scone Witch The Scone Witch storefront at friend and plastic surgeon, Dr. more about the services that Patricia Berbari to discuss Photo: Louise Imbeault Synergie Leadership offers, 42 Crichton Street has been sold and we understand that some of the procedures that her Jacobson’s roof was hard hit by the April 25 storm. Would visit their website at www. clinic offers that compliment that be the New Edinburgh Pub’s awning perchance? synergieleadership.com. Heather Mathews, et al. may be moving out of the store at the the spa’s health and beauty end of June. While the details services. remain unclear, it appears that Happenings at New some form of prepared food/ Edinburgh Pub catering business will continue Every year the New Edinburgh at this iconic Burgh location. Pub’s Paul Williams runs a

Offer expires June 25, 2009. June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 17 com) is locating a vehicle on his into German some 40 books on wooden children’s toys from property (279 Crichton). This personal development, alter- Germany, and pewter candle- vehicle is in addition to the two native health care, business stick holders from Vermont, already located at the east end development, accounting, and among other favourites that of Beechwood. Anyone inter- other non-fiction. she would like to introduce ested in getting more informa- After a short career as an to Ottawa. The store name... tion about this increase in cars employee in a cubicle at Place is yet to be determined! Please available in our neighbourhood du Portage, he launched his come by if you’re in the area as or about the cooperative in own company in 2001 togeth- she’ll have some great opening general please contact Wilson er with his fellow translator month specials. Wood at 613-798-1900 or and wife Margaret, extending Farrout Productions [email protected]. his expertise to Spanish and Well, things have been Bank of Montreal Italian. Larrass Translations very busy over at Farrout Adam Kane, local Branch came to life because: “I had to Productions - after almost 15 Manager at the Bank of say ‘No’ to one client, because years of creative artistry in I simply didn’t have the time. Photo: NEN Staff Montreal reports that their filmmaking and photography, longest standing staff mem- And I could just hear his disap- Bridget Farr has started a new New Edinburgh Spa celebrated its 20th in style with wine, pointment. So what else could I cheese and good friends. ber on Beechwood is going production company called to be retiring. After 18 years do but help? That’s how we got First Kiss Films which spe- charity golf tournament. This [email protected]. with the bank and over five on started. I didn’t mean to have cializes in fine art wedding year to mark its 20th anni- And don’t forget, it’s almost Beechwood, Valerie Clarke a company.” Today, Larrass cinematography. versary, the Pub is going to Lobsterfest time again! This will be retiring to spend more Translations employs over 50 First Kiss Films captures select the New Edinburgh delicious spring ritual will run time with her growing family. translators, reviewers and edi- artistically-inspired wedding Fieldhouse as this year’s char- from June 8 – 14. Farewell, Valerie and thank tors. And Michael has even images that are shot entirely on ity recipient. “The community you for your years of dedicated had time to write a book on Super 8 and 16mm film. Each Le Saint Ô Turns 20 Canada in German: Kanada. has been great to us for the Félicitations to Le Saint Ô on service. film is edited, set to music of past twenty years and I haven’t Terra magica-Bildbände. For your choice and digitized so its 20th anniversary and to Larrass Translations more information visit his done anything for the field- award-winning chef, Philippe Congratulations to Michael you may share it with any- house since I bought the fridge website at www.larrasstransla- one, anywhere. The final film Dupuy and his partner Natasha Larrass, who is celebrating tions.com. years ago,” commented Paul. Dumont on their 10th anniver- his 40th anniversary as a lan- is short and sweet: ranging This year’s tournament will be sary as proprietors of our taste guage professional. Michael Shop Name TBD from 5-15 minutes. Bridget is held on July 26 at Pineview of “la belle France” here in started his career in 1969 when Lisa Di Lorenzo, who lives offering New Edinburgh resi- Golf Course with lots of priz- the neighbourhood. We look he translated a paper on the on Noel St with her husband, dents an opportunity to obtain es and raffles. The cost is $75 forward to another 20 years of Slope Inclination in Open-Pit reports that she is open- a First Kiss Films production and includes golf, dinner, and your gastronomic delights! Mines for the Department of ing doors to a new shop at for 50% off! Residents must part of the cost goes directly to 204 Dalhousie Street (at St. book before June 30 to obtain Vrtucar: Car sharing grows Mining at Queen’s University. the fieldhouse. Anyone inter- Starting with English to French, Andrew just north of Upward this special rate. For informa- ested in participating should in the ‘hood Dog yoga studio) on July 1. On tion or to book contact Bridget Chris Straka of Vert Design Michael then worked for vari- get a hold of Paul by drop- ous German publishers, trans- offer will be: wool/silk blend by phone at 613-295-9099 or ping by the pub or by emailing reports that since the beginning long underwear from Finland, email at [email protected]. of May Vrtucar (www.vrtucar. lating from English and French Page 18 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 The Bach Stops at MacKay! By Linda Roininen been the heart and soul of the giving, creating, and perform- It’s hard to believe that the Concert Series. Leah chooses ing random acts of kindness upcoming June 7 Bach Cello the repertoire, organizes the that makes the world spin. I Suites Concert marks the musicians, schedules rehears- just want to be a small part of end of the second season of als and makes sure they run that energy. MacKay’s Chamber Music like clockwork. For everyone L.R.: How did you get Series. For those who did not who has enjoyed the concerts involved in Orkidstra? attend Part I of the Bach Cello at MacKay, take the time to MMT: Two years ago, after Suites (Nos. 1-3) last year, appreciate the gift Leah has watching the DVD documenta- don’t worry. The sequel, Bach given to this community. ry of the incredible Venezuelan Cello Suites (nos. 4-6) can be Margaret Munro Youth Orchestra Program, enjoyed without having heard Tobolowska has also given so ‘Tochar e Luchar’ (To Play and Part I. Bach was clever that much to our quest for a new Fight), I met with Tina Fedeski, way; the Suites are exquisite no grand piano at MacKay. In the the owner of the Leading Note Cellist Margaret Munro Tobolowska. matter in which order they are fall, she performed her own Music Store on Elgin Street, most important part. with music of Haydn and arranged. Returning performers children’s story set to music, and together we hatched and L.R.: How do you think hav- Beethoven. Brahms string from last year are Margaret “A Cello for Chelsea”, offer- developed our OrKidstra/ ing a quality grand piano will sextet in G major will com- Munro Tobolowska and Peter ing her CDs for sale at the KidSingers Program over many affect the music community? plete the Concert Series on Rapson. The new member of concerts, and donating all the coffees at Bridgehead! It real- May 2, 2010, with the talents the group is NACO cellist Tim proceeds to the piano fund. ly arose from a shared passion MMT: Pianos have this of David Thies-Thompson McCoy. A graduate of Indiana Margaret will also be appear- for music, children and giving remarkable ability to bring and Margaret Tobolowska to University, Mr. McCoy stud- ing in next year’s line up of back to the community, and people together to share in complete the group of six. ied cello with Gary Hoffman concerts. Because Margaret now includes a great Board of music! Everywhere there is a and Janos Starker, and cham- is such a talented and giv- Directors which is helping us piano, there are people singing, The current season’s Bach ber repertoire with Menahem ing individual, I was interested achieve that vision. playing concerts, and enjoying concert starts at 7:30 pm and Pressler, James Buswell and in asking her about her other L.R.: Do you think having music! Having a great piano will be held on June 7, 2009 at George Janzer. He previously philanthropic musical work in the best instrument possible means having the ability to MacKay United Church, 39 enjoyed a five-season tenure the community, including her can make a difference for a have more wonderful musical Dufferin Street. as cellist with l’Orchestre sym- involvement with OrKidstra. child just beginning to learn to experiences for the community Tickets are $20 adults, $15 phonique de Québec and has L.R.: What drives you to give play music? at MacKay. students and seniors at the door toured internationally with Les so much of your time and tal- MMT: Children need instru- The 2009/10 season prom- or at Books on Beechwood Violons du Roy. ent volunteering and fundrais- ments in their hands full stop. ises to be exciting and begins and the Leading Note on The concert series will con- ing for musical activities? In the beginning it helps to October 25 featuring Kimball Elgin. A reception will follow tinue in the fall with the gener- MMT: I truly believe that have a decent instrument so Sykes, NACO’s Principal the concert. For more informa- ous support of Leah Roseman helping one another is the that they can learn and make Clarinet, in Brahms’ Clarinet tion contact the Church office and her merry band of extreme- foundation that our world is nice sounds, but keeping them quintet. February 7, 2010 will at 613-749-8727 or go to www. ly talented musicians. Leah has built upon. It is the energy of engaged and inspired is the offer a string quartet program mackayunitedchurch.com. June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 19 An Enchanted April Evening of Theatre in the Burgh By NEN Staff net – until the riotous second- liance. Neither will have any- in the venture. They approach played with formidable hau- In their 30th season, the New act scene when he is caught thing to do with a mad scheme Lady Caroline Bramble, played teur by Linda Barber. Having Edinburgh Players are showing with his “pants down”. Rose’s to rent a villa. by Olexandra Pruchnicky set strict criteria for their own no signs of age, and Enchanted husband, played by Michael Between them, the ladies have with terminal coolness and a comfort and convenience, these April, which ran from April 23 Kelly, is a literary lion over- only half enough money. Their tongue as sharp as her name, ladies agree to join the party. to May 2 at MacKay Church, come with his own artistic bril- solution is to find two partners and the widow Mrs. Graves, Act Two finds them at was the most charming of the villa, with their charm- romantic comedies. ing and handsome landlord, Director Ingrid McCarthy Anthony Wilding (Tonio), made outstanding use of the sympathetically portrayed by stage, despite a demanding Danniel Oickle. The fam- Act One with nine scenes in ily cook, Constanza, played nine different locations. She with Mediterranean drama also put together a delightful by Loretta DiEugenio, and cast in a play that effectively the maid, played by Barbara combined effervescent charm Merriam, a familiar figure in with passages of crisp satiric that role over many NEP pro- comedy and a touch of raw ductions, round out the cast. burlesque. Complications, of course, As the play opens, the dreari- ensue. The two wives miss ness of London is overwhelm- their husbands. The husbands ing two members of a ladies arrive in pursuit of their errant club. Lottie (played with wives. Lady Caroline falls in bright winsomeness by Sonja love with the landlord and the Lishchynski) gradually over- crotchety widow Mrs. Graves comes the reluctance of her develops a friendship with the more sternly Protestant friend equally crotchety cook. The Rose, to the idea of escaping villa has worked its enchant- from their unsympathetic hus- ment and all is well. bands and spending the month We hope all will be well too of April in a rented italian with this acting company for villa. As Rose, Isobel Adams many years to come. A big part Kanellos delivered an engag- of the charm of the evening is a ing portrayal of duty yielding Photo: Peter Glasgow Burgh night out – meeting and to forbidden pleasure. Lottie’s Tuscan villa scene from Act Two of the New Edinburgh Players’ production of Enchanted chatting with other playgoers husband, played by Larry April which took place, appropriately enough, in April at MacKay Church. in the café setting of the church Swain, is the ultimate marti- hall. Page 20 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 appropriate and “renovate” Notable among these were ingale (heard not seen) on the old crows’ and Cooper’s hawk the legendary magpie, with its grounds of Sudeley Castle near For the Birds nests for their own purposes, pied black and white plumage Winchcombe and a gregarious the river’s edge within sight of so it seems probable that the and extraordinarily long tail; citrine wagtail hopping about my front door; large numbers persistent crow invaders were the jaunty jackdaw, a small the ruins of Hayles Abbey, also of Canada geese and ring- attempting to reclaim their turf. (13”) crow with a distinctive just outside Winchcombe. billed gulls; common gold- On one occasion I watched in gray “shawl” across its shoul- Reports from our Readers eneye, hooded mergansers, horror as a pair of Crows cir- ders; the rook, a larger member Our birding expert Edwin buffleheads and mallards on cled around the female hawk of the crow family with a bare, Daudrich has had an extraor- the Rideau River (though I as she guarded her nestlings, whitish face and loose thigh dinarily rich and successful also encountered several mal- until the male (bantam in size feathers resembling “baggy spring birding season, with a compared to the female, but a trousers”; the massive (25”) By Jane Heintzman lard pairs waddling about in report that encompasses over the Pine Hill area, miles from tough customer) appeared out raven with its imposing beak, 50 different species sighted in Over the course of the two of nowhere to drive them off. shaggy throat feathers and months since our last edition in the river and seemingly oblivi- the past two months, includ- ous to the traffic and other haz- distinctive croaking call; the ing 28 spotted in a single day April, the local bird population barn swallow with its deeply has exploded as the migrants ards); a plump blue jay pair; a at Mer Bleu in early May. In Common raven; a Cooper’s notched, long, narrow tail; and the early spring (late March returned, many of them en the English robin, an attractive route to northern nesting hawk; an immense flock of to mid-April), his sightings at Bohemian waxwings in the little creature bearing no rela- Mud Lake included a com- grounds and others staying put tion to our American robin, to produce the next generation Rockeries, and a group of tur- mon raven in the process key vultures flying low over which is in fact a member of of nest building; Cooper’s right here in the Ottawa Valley. the thrush family. The English Since the early trickle of first the Rideau River. hawks; common golden- Here in our garden, the feed- counterpart belongs to the chat eye; a common merganser; arrivals in March and early family, and is comparatively April, notably American rob- ers remained active, with pine hooded mergansers; com- siskins, American goldfinch- small (5 ½ “), compact, round- mon redpolls; bohemian ins, red-winged blackbirds headed and olive-brown in and song sparrows, the spring es, slate coloured juncos; waxwings (in flocks of about black-capped chickadees, colour, with an off-white belly 40, 300 and 400-600 on three migration has picked up speed, and a bright reddish-orange bringing with it a colorful pop- European house sparrows; separate occasions!); a double house finches, a single pur- neck and face. The ubiquitous crested cormorant; a gold- ulation of warblers, vireos, European blackbird was also orioles, sparrows and count- ple finch and numerous pushy en-crowned kinglet; a white- red-winged blackbirds vying a pleasant surprise, with its throated sparrow; a brown less other species to the area, melodious song reflecting its many of which our intrepid for seed at the feeding stations, creeper; a lesser scaup; an while mourning doves; song genetic origins in the thrush American tree sparrow; an birding reporters have spotted Photo: Wade Clare family. in their recent expeditions. sparrows; tree sparrows and Eastern phoebe; pied- billed pigeons foraged on the ground Cooper’s Hawk with prey. We also encountered a pair grebe; a pine siskin flock; a below. of common night hawks in wood duck; a red-breasted As I write in early May, The female sharpie broods the the quad of an Oxford col- merganser; tree swallows; the backyard population has nestlings for about three weeks lege, as well as surf scoters bufflehead; and a red-breast- depleted somewhat with the after they are hatched, while and Franklin’s gulls on the ed nuthatch. departure of the pine siskins, the male defends the territory Cherwell River border- Along the Rideau River dur- but the loss has been more than and provides the food supply. ing Christ Church Meadow. ing the same period, he spotted compensated for by the return Several times I observed the On the glorious grounds of pine siskins; pairs of hooded of the white-crowned spar- male swooping along the for- Blenheim Palace just outside and common mergansers; 5 rows which in recent years est floor in the hunt for prey of Oxford we spotted a willow pairs of common goldeneye; have been using our garden as a and returning triumphantly to tit (one of the many species staging point on their migration feed his mate. Just how many to northern breeding grounds of the nestlings have actually in the spring, and to southern survived I am not certain, but I climes in the fall. Other bird- know for a fact that two of the ing highlights since my return little guys (or about half the from England in the second average clutch of four) were a Photo: Wade Clare week of May have included meal for some predator or other Hooded merganser male. innumerable chipping spar- (perhaps a victorious crow?), rows, a solitary Eastern phoe- as their carcasses appeared on Early Spring be in the Mackay Lake area, the roadside opposite the nest- In my own Rockcliffe area a Common raven’s nest over ing site. “Nature, red in tooth rambles in late March and early the entrance to the residence of and claw” indeed! The good April, I encountered numer- the Indian High Commissioner news is that as I write in the ous downy, hairy and pile- on Acacia Avenue, a merlin, a second week of May, there is ated woodpeckers; countless group of yellow warblers and still at least one small head Northern cardinals, common an Eastern Wood-Pewee. visible on the nest, popping up redpolls, pine siskins, black- periodically in anticipation of The Melodrama of Nesting Photo: Dennis Orchard capped chickadees (including the return of a meal-bearing Wood Ducks by the Minto Bridges. one munching a tasty morsel The highlight of my local bird- parent. inside a hole in a dead tree ing this spring was the discovery of a Sharp-shinned British Birds and a bufflehead pair. Here which had served as a winter During the last half of April of the tit family which is rife in the Burgh, he encountered food cache), American gold- hawk’s nest in Rideau Hall in England, and whose clos- grounds, perfectly visible from and in early May, I was lucky a brown creeper; a double- finches beginning their tran- enough to be on a family walk- est North American cousin is crested cormorant; pine sis- sition to the brilliant yellow Princess Avenue which I ply the chickadee); a tiny (3 ½”) each day on my dog walks. ing tour of the Cotswolds, a glo- kins; common goldeneye; a of their breeding plumage and rious, rolling stretch of English goldcrest; a nesting lesser hooded merganser pair and house finches; the first wave As sharp-shinned hawks are scaup and a tame pheasant notorious for their secretive countryside dotted with quaint a flock of tree swallows. One of American robins, often in little villages just north and (several more pheasants turned of the highlights of this peri- large groups; returning red- nesting habits, this was an up later in the wilds during our especially exciting discovery. west of Oxford. While birding od was Mr. Daudrich’s two winged blackbirds, including was by no means a focus of our walking tour). In the course sightings of snow geese flocks a nesting pair by the Rideau I first spotted a female hawk of our week long walk, we on the nest in early April, expedition (finding our way about 60 miles east of Ottawa, River opposite our house on through the woods and fields encountered innumerable bril- including the extraordinary Stanley Avenue; song spar- and in the ensuing weeks I liantly coloured chaffinches observed the unfolding drama was a top priority!), we did spectacle of close to 6000 of rows; tree sparrows; a red- encounter a number of inter- and bullfinches in the shrub- these magnificent creatures tailed hawk with a group of of the sharpies’ defence of bery along our route; tree spar- their nesting site from maraud- esting species in the course of assembled on the ground. His American crows in hot pursuit; our daily rambles up hill and rows; house sparrows; count- other early spring sightings a great blue heron fishing at ing American crows. Sharp- less wood pigeons; a night- shinned hawks are known to down dale. included a red-breasted nut- June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 21 hatch, a dark-eyed junco, a and a brilliant Baltimore ori- swallow building a nest under ruffed grouse, a fox sparrow ole on two occasions in the a bridge on the nature path pair, a Northern harrier, a park. by the Gatineau Park Visitors’ yellow-bellied sapsucker and Manor Park naturalist Dave Centre. an Eastern Phoebe at Mer Collyer celebrated World News from the Marsh Bleu, and Eastern bluebirds; Migratory Bird Day over the As always, the Macoun Marsh killdeer; an Eastern mead- weekend of May 9 and 10, was alive with bird life this owlark; turkey vultures and a recording a list of his observa- spring, and science teacher/nat- small flock of brown-headed tions which included 9 Yellow uralist Mike Leveillé reports cowbirds in the Armstrong warblers; 1 Nashville war- that between mid-April and Road area south of the airport. bler; 150 Canada geese; 2 early May, his team of student From mid-April to the con- Northern cardinals; 15 red- naturalists has spotted black- clusion of his report in the winged blackbirds; 11 purple capped chickadees, white- second week of May, Mr. grackles; 25 ring-billed gulls; breasted nuthatches, slate- Daudrich’s list swelled still 6 tree swallows; 6 American coloured juncos, American further with the acceleration robins; 13 American gold- goldfinches, American rob- of the spring migration. Once Photo: Wade Clare finches; 25 American crows; 4 American Redstart at Mud Lake. ins, Northern cardinals, blue again Mud Lake was a prime song sparrows; 50 European jays, tree sparrows, song observation spot, yielding a pine, black-throated green, ted Canada geese, including a starlings; 6 tree sparrows; 4 sparrows, white-throated list which included a north- black and white, Nashville, female with 6 goslings on the black-capped chickadees; 1 sparrows, pine siskins, red- ern rough-winged swallow; chestnut-sided, common yel- old bridge abutments; wood white-throated sparrow; and winged blackbirds, grackles, nesting Cooper’s hawks; tree lowthroat and American red- ducks; bufflehead; com- 4 mallards. Dave will be post- mourning doves, mallards, swallows; barn swallows; a start; an Eastern phoebe; mon goldeneye; mallards ing further observations on his Canada geese, common flick- belted kingfisher; a yellow- a broad-winged hawk; half and hooded mergansers. In website throughout the sum- ers, downy wood peckers, an rumped warbler; a Great a dozen yellow-bellied sap- the Pine Hill Woods on the mer, so interested readers can Eastern phoebe, American Blue heron; an American tree suckers; a Northern harrier; edge of Rockclife, her sight- check out www.manorpark.ca crows, ring-billed gulls, tur- sparrow; a pine warbler; a a red-breasted nuthatch; a ings included black-capped for more birding news from key vultures, European star- hermit thrush; an American common snipe; an American chickadees; a brown creeper; the area. lings; house finches; a kill- widgeon; a brown thrasher; bittern, a Sandhill crane fly- a hairy woodpecker; large Peter and Isabel Glasgow deer; a tree swallow; a chip- ing overhead; a swamp spar- numbers of dark-eyed juncos; have also been scouting the ping sparrow; a gray catbird; row, a rose-breasted gros- a white-breasted nuthatch; bushes this spring, reporting a yellow warbler and a black- beak; a Lincoln’s sparrow and a ruby-crowned kinglet. several interesting sightings throated green warbler. and a Virginia Rail. Farther afield on the including a yellow-bellied Thanks to all our contributors Additional excursions to Rockcliffe Air Base, Vicki spot- sapsucker in the Rideau Hall to this column, without whom Petrie Island turned up buffle- ted a large flock of waxwings, grounds; a tuneful house finch the pickin’s would be slim head; common mergansers; (possibly a mixed cedar and on Crichton Street; a Common indeed! Please keep up your and a female Great-horned bohemian group); American raven, an American goldfinch birding reports as the sum- owl with an owlet in her nest, bluebirds; American gold- and a Cooper’s hawk devour- mer unfolds. Drop us a line at while closer to home here finches; dark-eyed jun- ing a chipmunk at Britannia [email protected] in the Burgh, Mr. Daudrich cos; a pileated woodpecker; Bay; a white-throated spar- or [email protected] encountered a pair of merlin large numbers of red-winged row and a friendly black- and we’ll share your sight- in combat with crows; buffle- blackbirds in full throat; capped chickadee at the Wild ings with the community in the head; common mergansers, song sparrows also singing Bird Care Centre; and a barn October edition. Photo: Wade Clare hooded mergansers and com- heartily; killdeer; European Yellow warbler. mon goldeneye still plying the starlings; a Northern flicker Rideau; a yellow-bellied sap- pair; a mourning dove and a golden-crowned kinglet; a sucker; a Nashville warbler; an American robin. Her list yellow warbler; turkey vul- a ruby-crowned kinglet; and from an excursion to Mackay tures; a Nashville warbler; a a white-throated sparrow. Lake included a Great blue Chipping sparrow; a ruby- Truly a remarkable tally for heron (perched on the dock of crowned kinglet; a brown- a two month period, and our the Israeli Ambassador’s resi- headed cowbird; a Northern sincere thanks to Mr. Daudrich dence); common mergansers; parula warbler; a blue-head- an Eastern phoebe; Canada ed vireo; a brown creeper; geese; and more red-winged a least flycatcher; several blackbirds. woodpeckers including a yel- Surprisingly, Vicki’s out- low-bellied sapsucker and a ing to the fabled Mud Lake pileated; a wood duck; a war- birders’ paradise did not yield bling vireo; a great-crested any sightings of great interest, flycatcher; a black-crowned but a subsequent expedition night heron; a purple mar- to Shirley’s Bay was much tin; a pine warbler; a black- more fruitful. Here she spotted throated blue warbler; a an Eastern kingbird; several common tern; a cedar wax- brown thrashers; red-winged wing; a gray catbird; a wood blackbirds; turkey vultures; thrush; a chestnut-sided war- osprey; black-capped chicka- bler; a black-throated green dees; song sparrows; mal- warbler; a black and white lards; a ruby-crowned king- warbler; a magnolia warbler; Photo: Wade Clare let; Canada geese; American a palm warbler; a Baltimore Great Horned Owl. robins; a pine warbler; oriole; a rose-breasted gros- Northern cardinals and a pair beak; several white-crowned for sharing the wealth with the of busy downy woodpeckers. sparrows; and a purple mar- community! At the nearby Hilda Road feed- tin. Whew! And that ain’t all!! After honing her skills in bird ers, she added white-throated Mer Bleu was also a fruitful identification on Jekyll Island sparrows, mourning doves, spot for Mr. Daudrich’s bird- this winter, Vicki Metcalfe American goldfinches, yel- ing endeavours. His list from has also submitted an impres- low-bellied sapsuckers and a this popular birding mecca sive list resulting from her blue jay to her list. In the past includes several fox sparrows; local birding expeditions in few days, Vicki has had won- 1500 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON a swamp sparrow; multiple April and early May. Along derful luck here in the Burgh, (613) 521-7333 warblers including the palm, the Rideau River, she spot- spotting an Eastern kingbird Page 22 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 Ottawa Lumière Festival Struggles to Find Funds Joanne Hughes, Lumière please contribute NOW so that Participate in the Lumière Producer we can provide you and your WISH campaign: Look for The Lumière Festival, like a lot family and friends with a magi- WISH cards at local businesses of arts and cultural events, is cal and enchanting evening. and contribute a twoonie to struggling to find the necessary Remember that every single $1 make your wish come true funds to continue to operate. collected is meaningful. REGISTER for a Lumière The usual collection methods Donate NOW: Help pay for class: We have created new will not be enough this year visual and performing artist and exciting Lumière classes and limited resources have put fees, lantern and site supplies, for every age and ability. the festival in dire straights. If and festival staffing. Donate To donate please drop off or you have enjoyed this event in online at www.lumiereottawa. mail cheques to CCCC, 2nd the past and are looking for- com. Tax receipts are provid- Floor – 200 Crichton St, ward to attending on August 8, ed. Ottawa, ON K1M 1W2.

CCCC Fall Auction Set for Oct 24 We know, we know, it’s only are warmly welcomed, indeed tom painting by CCCC Board June and the longed-for sum- encouraged, for the event, Member and MainWorks artist mer is still to come, but it’s and organizers are planning a John Jarrett; a tour of our not too early to mark your prize for the most impressive magnificent Parliamentary calendars and save the date for 20’s get up. It’s also rumoured Library guided by Dr. William what promises to be the com- that a glam arrival of our VIP R. Young, the Parliamentary munity social event of the fall, guests in antique cars, possibly Librarian and followed by 2009! On Saturday evening, pursued by a posse of 1920’s lunch on the Hill; an appear- October 24, the CCCC will press corps, may also be in ance and reading by celebrat- host Cocktails for Crichton, the works, so stay-tuned as ed local author and historian a gala fundraising auction to details are firmed up over the Charlotte Gray, whether it support the work of the Centre summer. be at your Book Club, your and its efforts to raise the Once again this year, the private cocktail party, your resources necessary to acquire incomparable and delight- classroom or a venue of your 200 Crichton for the long-term fully flamboyant Joseph Cull choice; and how about this for use of the community. will serve as our Auctioneer the ladies in the crowd, a trans- Our consummate event orga- along with the amazing Alix forming makeover by Mistura nizer Alex MacDonald is once Sideris, a professional actor Beauty or a private fitting for a again the captain of our ener- from our community. The list custom-made bra with Andrea getic auction team, and plans of items for auction contin- Skyers of Skyers Underwires. are in full swing for a memo- ues to expand each day, and There is much, much more to rable evening of entertainment already includes some exciting come, so stay tuned for more and active bidding on an entic- prospects on which the bidding details as the summer unfolds. ing array of auction items. This is certain to be brisk. Don’t year’s theme will transport you miss a chance to bid on a bliss- Tickets to the auction will back to the Roaring Twenties, ful week in a Tuscany villa; be on sale at the CCCC the Jazz Age of speakeasies, a private lunch with Leonard Office (613-745-2742) as of flappers, gangsters, bootleggers Lee, founder and CEO of the September 1, so book off the and the colourful underworld renowned local success story evening of October 24 and be of the Great Gatsby. Dust off Lee Valley Tools; a custom sure to join us for a memorable those boas, headbands, spats, portrait by talented MainWorks evening in aid of a worthy and slinky dresses, as costumes artist Karen Bailey; a cus- community cause! June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 23 Summer Forecast at the CCCC: Hazy, Crazy, but Far From Lazy Days Ahead While many may be looking Church, the New Edinburgh of our differences is never lin- forward to a quiet, relaxing Community Alliance and the ear. Almost inevitably there summer, the CCCC will be Amethyst Women’s Addiction are twists and turns, many of hard at work preparing for the Centre, hosted a reception to them unanticipated, along the August Lumière Festival (which honour Ingrid who for 30 years road to a successful outcome of Joanne Hughes describes has directed the New Edinburgh each crisis, and the aftermath elsewhere in this issue); keep- Players. Our community has of the March 20 court decision ing our ‘goods works’ bub- benefited not only from the is no exception. TSOD has now bling away on the front burner; thousands of dollars raised filed a Notice of Appeal on the moving ahead with fundraising for the CCCC and others, but judge’s decision, leaving the planning, including fine-tun- also from the culture, dramatic CCCC little choice but to pro- ing the details of our spec- arts education and community ceed with the recent filing of a tacular fall auction, Cocktails building that Ingrid and her Notice of Cross Appeal. At the for Crichton; and continuing talented team have brought to same time, both TSOD and the our ceaseless effort to sort out New Edinburgh for the past CCCC legal teams are seeking the tangled legal web at 200 three decades. clarification of a number of Crichton Street. Coming up very soon on aspects of the judge’s original [email protected] 613-745-2742 Program News decision. The winter/spring session of Get While an appraiser has been Together in the Community agreed to, the Court-ordered new appraisal of the build- CRICHTON CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE (GTC), a CCCC-based recre- ational program for children ing has yet to proceed. And BOARD OF DIRECTORS and youth who are blind or in a somewhat unusual move, have low vision, is now wrap- it seems TSOD has asked the Carol Burchill ping up after a remarkably suc- Court if they can be a purchas- Martin Clary cessful season. The group has er of the building they want to tried its hand at skiing, skat- sell! Meanwhile, the impact of Colin Goodfellow ing, swimming, weight-lifting, the TSOD appeal on the pend- Jane Heintzman, Secretary cycling and canoeing, but most ing sale of 200 Crichton is still John Jarrett importantly, they’ve had a heck unclear. Alex MacDonald of a lot of fun! We are happy While these developments Bethann Robin to announce that we have a clearly have the potential to new grant from the Ministry of Saturday, June 6, from 5 to prolong the legal proceedings Johan Rudnick, Chair Citizenship and Immigration 8 pm is a reprise of last year’s and further delay the ultimate Anne Thompson, Treasurer to hire two young adults with immensely popular Taste of sale of the building, it will be David Tobin visual impairment to help us Spring event, brought to you full steam ahead at the CCCC, by The Friends of Crichton Carol West make a film about the program. both in the pursuit of our GTC team leader/filmmaker and featuring a roving cock- day-to-operations and special (and former Burgh resident) tail party among the gracious events, and in our all out effort To contact Board members please call Tessa Bourdon will be the houses of several highly skilled to raise the resources neces- 613-745-2742 or email [email protected]. creative force behind this proj- gourmet cooks who will offer sary to secure the building for ect, and we know from Tessa’s participants delectable wine the community when a sale previous films that the finished and food pairings, along with ultimately does take place. And product will be dazzling. a warm welcome and plenty take place it will, since all the Plans are also afoot for new of great conversation. If you interested parties - TSOD, the fall programming so keep were unable to attend last CCCC, the City and the Court your eye on our website www. year, don’t miss out this time - agree that this is an essen- crichtonccc.ca as the summer around: tickets are $60 a per- tial and critical step towards unfolds. son and can be reserved by resolving, for once and for all, calling Barbara Laskin (613- Special Events the decade-long struggle at 200 747-4524) or Margot Silver Crichton Street. Our special events calendar (613-748-7975). All proceeds has been rewardingly full, go to the CCCC and with fund- While the CCCC had hoped and there’s more to come this raising at the top of our agenda for an early opportunity, per- summer and fall. In late April, your contributions to the cause haps even as early as this sum- the New Edinburgh Players will be greatly appreciated! mer, to purchase Crichton, under the direction of Ingrid Topping our fundraising spe- TSOD’s latest move means McCarthy, staged an enor- cial events this year will be that we are likely to be fac- mously successful CCCC ben- our fall auction, Cocktails for ing more Court time over the efit performance of their 2009 Crichton, a Roaring Twenties summer trying to sort out the production Enchanted April. extravaganza which will decision and the TSOD appeal. All who attended were once take place on the evening of Through it all, however, our again delighted, impressed and Saturday, October 24. A sep- plan is to keep our eye on the thoroughly entertained by this arate article on the auction is ball, and to move ahead with talented group of actors whose included in this issue, but the our preparations for an even- attributes were revealed even message is clear: mark your tual purchase when this elu- more fully than usual in this calendars now for an evening sive prospect finally becomes year’s lively production! Our of community fun in support of a reality. sincere thanks go to Ingrid a vitally important community With continuing CCCC pro- and to all the players for their cause! ongoing support for the work gramming, preparations for of the CCCC. Still Courting a Sale Lumière, fundraising planning Following up on the success Among other salutary lessons, and the unfolding complexities of the benefit performance, in a decade of experience deal- of the process in the Courts, early May, the CCCC, along ing with The School of Dance the CCCC summer forecast is with Mackay United Church, (TSOD) has taught the CCCC hazy, more than a bit crazy, but St. Bartholomew’s Anglican that progress in the resolution decidedly not lazy! Page 24 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 Crichton Cultural Community Centre Weekly Programs 2009 Health & Wellness Many of our programs take a break for the summer but will be starting again and subtlety, but even beginners can taste the well-being and still- CARDIO KICKBOXING in September. Please contact instructors to get course details ness that yoga brings. Classes Carolle Laliberté and to register. For most of our courses, registration is on-going. build over time, and so no two (613) 263-0539 are the same – though each ends [email protected] ing the neighbourhood Stretch Fusion on the Ball: Have a Blast! Socaramba focuses on cardiovas- with a period of guided relax- or visit ckb.ericlaliberte.com and Strength class for 19 years. Monday, 9 - 10 am cular and muscular endurance, ation and inward focus. Come Monday & Wednesday She is a certified Can-Fit Pro fit- A total body workout using the mind and body coordination, and taste the well-being and still- 6 -7 pm ness instructor specialist. stability ball, hand held weights agility, balance and most impor- ness that yoga can bring. 16 classes (twice/wk) $125; and toning bands. This class tantly on creating a new lifestyle. FITMOM POST NATAL KUNDALINI YOGA 8 classes (once/wk) $70; incorporates cardiovascular work Once you taste the Socaramba FITNESS John Yazbeck Drop-ins $10/class and balance exercises to achieve experience you will never want Cassandra Mactavish (613) 747-8111 overall functional strength and to stop!!! This kickboxing inspired cardio (613) 884-7800 [email protected] core stability. We will end this Master group fitness instructor, workout will strengthen and tone www.fitmomcanada.com Monday, 7:30 - 9:00 pm muscles while burning fat. You Thursday, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm class with an extended stretch nutrition and wellness special- will also benefit from improved $168+GST for 12 sessions and deep relaxation for the calm- ist, and personal trainer, Alex Flex, stretch, connect, focus flexibility, higher energy lev- (rolling admission) ing of the spirit. Eloise has been working in the and relax. The benefits of Yoga are well documented and well els, greater aerobic capacity Core Training: Physical Strength fitness industry for well over 16 All FITMOM + Baby™ classes known. Dynamic exercises com- and reduced stress. Suitable for Comes from Our Centre years. He has conducted classes include exercises to target all the in many areas including cardio bined with relaxation and medita- beginner to intermediate, ages 15 major muscle groups. Each class Thursday, 8:30 - 9:30 am to a fit 60+. kick boxing, boot camps, circuit tion techniques help you: concludes with a baby activ- This class focuses on gaining training and aerobics and has • create a calm mind and stay cen- STRETCH & STRENGTH ity that changes weekly. In the power in the core of our body. now decided to put all his skills tered in the midst of chaos Alex MacDonald course of the session participants Through dynamic movement and expertise into the creation of • increase concentration and focus (613) 748-0870 will be able to address concerns and concentrated work we will Socaramba. • develop a more powerful and Wednesday 10 - 11 am about postnatal fitness and will achieve abdominal strength resilient body, less susceptible to 1 x week: $168 receive handouts on relative top- resulting in improved posture. STOTT PILATES strain, weight gain and injury 2 x week $286 (includes a 15% ics for their interest. The class has been developed Stuart Maskell • build confidence and a positive using pilates as well as sports (613) 796-3476 discount) FITNESS SERIES self-image Late registration available. conditioning techniques The [email protected] • reduce stress and fatigue Louise Lettstrom-Hannant Tuesday, Friday 9 - 10 am A neighbourhood favourite for class will end with a complete • have fun! (613) 747-1514 1 Class $17, 8 Classes $120, 16 19 years, this unique class com- stretch, leaving you relaxed and [email protected] Classes $215, 24 Classes $315, KUNDALINI YOGA - EN bines dance, yoga and movement rejuvenated! Sharon Collins (613) 816-4307 32 Classes $380 FRANÇAIS exercises to improve strength, Stretch: A Delicious Hour of [email protected] Prices do not include 5% GST Sophie Terrasse flexibility, balance and co-ordina- Release and Relax Register before or after class. We (613) 842-9771 tion. Suitable for a wide range Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 am As a certified STOTT Pilates require a minimum of ten partici- [email protected] of abilities and ages, the class Instructor, Stuart bases his mat pants to run each class. Start your weekend with a release classes on the principles of Jeudi, 7:00- 8:30 pm consists of a warm-up to get the of your tension as well as relax- 1 class/week $125 posture. This is effective, espe- Le Kundalini yoga ou yoga de la body going, exercises to stretch ing your mind and body. We will 2 classes/week $240 cially for toning the mid-sec- conscience est accessible à tous; and strengthen the muscles and a begin our Friday morning class 3 classes/week $345 tion. Pilates Matwork focuses c’est une science complète qui dance section to work on balance listening to soft music encourag- Unlimited classes over the 14 on increasing abdominal and comprend : une pratique corpo- and co-ordination. The class ing us to move with breath and finishes with a 10-minute relax- weeks $400.00. Drop in $12.00. back strength and mobilizing the relle tonique (asanas : postures full body movements. This class spine! Variations and modifica- statiques et dynamiques), un tra- ation period, leaving you feeling Early Bird Total Body Work-Out will continue with a generous tions are given to accommodate vail respiratoire (pranayamas), de calm, centered and rejuvenated. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday stretch component reaching all all levels and abilities. For best la relaxation, de la méditation, du Alex MacDonald has trained 7:30 - 8:30 am of the sections of the body and extensively as a dancer in ballet, results, join us twice a week! chant (mantras). A dynamic warm up followed devoting enough time to attain modern and jazz and is a certi- Join anytime with one of our Un travail spécifique est effectué by 20 minutes of cardiovascular our full stretching potential. We fied Fitness Instructor Specialist flexible drop in packages. sur les aspects physiologique et work. 20 min of strength exer- will end this delicious hour with with Can-Fit-Pro. psychologique de l’individu de cises. Learn to use fitness balls, a total body relaxation. Now we telle sorte que la chimie du sang, DANCEFIT weights and toning bands to are ready for the weekend! Yoga & Meditation le système nerveux, le système Alex MacDonald enhance muscular core strength, FITWOMAN BOOTCAMP musculaire, le système endocrin- (613) 748-0870 balance and postural improve- IYENGAR YOGA Cassandra Mactavish ien et les fonctions cérébrales Monday & Friday ments. Finish with a stretch and Barbara Young 10 - 11 am (613) 884-7800 (613) 728-8647 s’en trouvent améliorées. cool down to leave you fit and www.fitmomcanada.com Monday, 7 - 8 pm [email protected] Le Kundalini yoga permet focused to face the day. Mondays, 8 - 9 pm 1 class/week $168, Monday, 9:00-10:30 am, Level 1 d’activer la circulation de Fitness Fusion: A Rejuvenation $168+GST for 12 sessions (roll- 2 classes/week $286 (includes a Thursday, 9:00-10:30 am Gentle l’énergie vitale, de renforcer le of Body and Spirit ing admission) 15% discount) système immunitaire, de stimuler Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 am Iyengar yoga teaches postures, 3 classes/week $378 (includes a A high intensity workout for or asanas, that bring flex- les systèmes d’auto guérison, de 25% discount) The focus here is functional moms and non moms who ibility, strength and endurance. se régénérer mentalement, d’être Late registration available. fitness beginning with a 15 want to workout without their Awareness deepens as students plus centré, moins stressé, plus A fun way to dance yourself into min extended cardiovascular little ones. This program is learn to practice with precision joyeux et optimiste! shape, the class will begin with warm up, moving into a fusion designed to maximize metabo- an extensive warm-up, and use of pilates, yoga postures and lism. Modifications are provided various styles of dance to ensure strength exercises. We will use beginner to advanced. CCCC Office: Joanne Hughes For more information a good cardio work out, followed exercise balls, weights, and ton- SOCARAMBA #307-200 Crichton about the Centre call by a stretching and relaxation ing bands using a variety of breathing techniques and balance Alex Eloise Ottawa, ON K1M 1W2 745-2742. period. No dance ability required [email protected] exercises. The class will finish Phone: 745-2742 To register for a specific just a love of dancing! Alex Saturday, 10 - 11 am; 11:15 am with an extended stretch and Fax: 745-4153 program please call MacDonald has trained exten- - 12:15 pm sively as a dancer in ballet, mod- deep relaxation for the tranquility [email protected] the instructor. of the soul. $80+GST for 8 weeks. Drop-in www.crichtonccc.ca ern and jazz and has been teach- $12. June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 25 ZEN MEDITATION before directly from sheet music. permit participants to complete tion for babies and children experiencing music that will last Theresa Redmond Participants will become familiar a painting or to do a number of • Definition of CPR a lifetime. Nothing has a stronger (613) 521-1509 with the basic elements of music sketches or drawings. • Performing CPR on infants and impact on a child than enjoying [email protected] children (one-rescuer) including rhythm, melody and • Clearing airway obstructions in an activity with the people they Wednesday 7:30-8:30 pm, every intervals from both a theoretical children and infants (choking) love. We look forward to singing two weeks and aural standpoint. Lots of Other • Barrier Devices with you! $15/term singing is on the program as well • CPR and the Heimlich on adults CANINE OBEDIENCE as time for individual questions INFANT & CHILD CPR • Safe and healthy lifestyles Meets for an hour twice a month. (Level 'F') Chantal Mills While not open to the general and one-on-one work adapted to Babes in arms are welcome to 613-296-dog-e (3643) each person. Erin Shaheen, (613) 260-7309 public, experienced meditators $35 per person attend the course. [email protected] can contact the instructor to dis- www.ottawak9school.com Visual Arts Sunday, May 31 MONKEY ROCK MUSIC cuss joining the group. 12:30 - 3:30 pm. Sunday 10 am - 2 pm John King and Sheryl Parks Tuesday 7 - 9 pm FIGURE PAINTING AND This Heart & Stroke Foundation (613) 421-0590 Dance DRAWING course covers CPR for infants, www.monkeyrockmusic.com Basic Canine Obedience John Jarrett, (613) 594-0182 children and adults. Participants Wednesday, 4:00-5:00 pm Chantal’s says “my goal during SCHOOL OF AFRO [email protected] the Basic Obedience course is to receive a course completion card Monkey Rock Music is a fun, CARIBBEAN DANCE Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and Heart and Stroke booklet. develop the willingness in your Suzane Lavertu $40 for six classes entertaining and creative partici- dog to follow you. You want Topics include: Artistic Director patory music program for kids’ your dog to be obedient with an In this workshop the model will (613) 863-3493 • Recognition of heart attack and ages 3-5 years old and their adult enthusiastic attitude!” sustain a pose over two sessions [email protected] respiratory arrest caregivers. Our primary goal is for a total of six hours. This will • Home safety and injury preven- to instil a love of creating and Private classes available. Saturday SOULRYTHMS:Adult dance 10:00 - 11:00 am Dance Racine: Instructed Lumière Classes! 11:00 - noon To Register: Please phone (613) 745-2742 or email us at cccc@bellnet. children ages 4-6 Mouvement Kwèyol ca. Group Rate: 6 or more participants get 25% off! 12:00 - 1:00 pm tern ghost installation. This is a will decorate a pre-made house structure. Children ages 7-12 two-day workshop! lantern! The workshop will end Dates Offered: JULY, Tuesday Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Kubuli Dance Company Program with a friendly show ‘n’ tell. 7th, 21st, Saturday 25th, Thursday Dates Offered: JULY, Tuesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm Time: 9:30am -10:30am 30 (6-9pm) Ages 12-18 Dates Offered: JULY, Saturday 21st/Thursday 23rd STRUCTURE 101: 11th, Tuesday 14th ENTER AT YOUR OWN METROPOLIS 3-D Our programs are designed not RISK! │ Fee: $25 CLASSES │AGES 7+ INSTALLATION│ Fee: $10 only to teach dance but also to Do you need some sig- 6FT Installation Project – promote the development of PAPER BAG “FAIRY” nage? STOP! ONE WAY! NO Metropolis in theme! Learn how well-rounded, culturally aware & PAPER BAG EXIT! CAUTION! YIELD! CLASSES│AGES 3+ to build a 3-D structure lantern and strong principled young “BATBOY”│Fee: $20 CONSTRUCTION ZONE to be displayed at the Lumière persons. We believe that the pro- SNAZZY JAZZY JAR Decorate your own set of fairy BEGINS! TEMPORARY Festival. cess of learning and sharing our LANTERNS! │ Fee: $10 wings or bat wings and make a DETOUR! SLOW MOVING! Time: 6pm – 9pm unique culture fosters an appreci- Made fun and easy! We start colourful paper bag lantern! SESSION A] Time: 7:30-9pm. Dates Offered: JULY, Tuesday ation and respect for all traditions with an activity, and then each Time: 10:30am – 12pm Lantern is Pre-made. 14th and diversity. child will decorates a glass jar Dates Offered: JULY, Saturday Dates Offered: JULY, Thursday with a variety of colours and 4th, Monday 13th, 27th 29th STRUCTURE 101: IRISH DANCE LESSONS with shapes of tissue paper and glitter. I LOVE BUGS │Fee: $15 SESSION B] Time: 6:30-9pm. SPIRIT WORLD 3-D the Taylor School of Irish Dance The workshop will end with a Decorate your pre-made lantern Learn how to build a lantern INSTALLATION│ Fee: $10 Suzanne Taylor T.C.R.G friendly show ‘n’ tell. with your favourite bug! Bring frame. 6FT Installation Project – spirit- (613) 231-1215 Time: 9:30am -10:30am. your own image or Lumière will Dates Offered: JULY, Thursday world in theme! Learn how to [email protected] Dates offered: JULY, every have a variety of insects for you 29th build a 3-D structure lantern to Monday on the 6th, 13th, 20th, be displayed at the Lumière fes- www.tayloririshdance.com to choose from. FAIRY, DRAGONS and 27th tival. Thursday, 7 - 9 pm Time: 10:30am – 12pm MYTHOS │ Fee: $25 Dates Available: JULY, Thursday RED, YELLOW, GO! │ Dates Offered: JULY, Wednesday Decorate your lantern with a 16th (6pm – 9pm) Irish dance lessons are available Fee: $10 8th, 22nd, Saturday 25th whimsical array of tissue colours to girls and boys of all ages. Irish Learn through play! What does MY HOUSE! │ Fee: $15 and shapes, glitter and your STRUCTURE 101: dance is an excellent and fun red, yellow and the green light Decorate your pre-made house imagination. FLORA, THE GARDEN 3- way to strengthen and develop mean? We start with an activity, lantern with a whimsical array of SESSION A] Time: 2pm – 4pm. D INSTALLATION│ Fee: skills in music, tempo and and then each child will decorate tissue colours and shapes, glitter Lantern structure is pre-made. $10 rhythm, improve physical coor- a pre-made lantern traffic light. and decorations. Dates Offered: JULY, Saturday 6FT Installation Project – Flora, dination and to learn about the The workshop will end with a Time: 10:30am – 12pm 11th, Thursday 16th The Garden in theme! Learn Irish culture through its tradition friendly show ‘n’ tell. Dates Offered: JULY, Saturday SESSION B] Time: 1pm – 4pm. how to build a 3-D structure of dance. Time: 9:30am -10:30am 11th, Tuesday 14th Learn how to make a lantern lantern to be displayed at the Music & Voice Dates offered: JULY, Sunday DOTTED MUSHROOMS structure. Lumière festival. 12th, Tuesday 21st AND TREES, OH MY! │ Dates Offered: JULY, Saturday Dates Available: JULY Saturday 18th (2pm-5pm) SIGHT SINGING AND EAR THE WHEELS ON THE Fee: $15 11th, Thursday 16th TRAINING COURSE BUS… │ Fee: $10 Decorate your pre-made mush- STAR LANTERNS │ Fee: Marie-Lynne Sauvé We start with an activity, and room or tree lantern with a whim- $25 LANTERN JAMBOREE! (819) 827-2657 or then each child will decorate a sical array of tissue colours and Decorate your lantern with a (ALL AGES) │Fee: $10 - [email protected] pre-made lantern where we will shapes, glitter and decorations. whimsical array of tissue colours $25 (depending on project) http://pages.videotron.com/ decorate the famous school bus! Time: 10:30am – 12pm and shapes, glitter and your For four days, our doors are mlsauve The workshop will end with a Dates Offered: JULY, Tuesday imagination. open. Come in, choose a project, Sunday 1:30-4:30 pm friendly show ‘n’ tell. 7th, Sunday 12th SESSION A] Time: 2pm – 4pm. and go! Uninstructed but staff- (beginner & intermediate) Time: 9:30am -10:30am CLASSES │AGES 12 TO Lantern structure is pre-made. supervised Dates offered: JULY, Wednesday These small group workshops ADULT Dates Offered: JULY, Tuesday Time: 10am – 2pm, 6pm – 9pm 8th, 22nd, Saturday 25th 7th, 21st, Saturday 25th, Thursday (8-10 participants) are geared SPIRIT MAIDEN │ Fee: (Dufferin Room) 30 (7-9pm) toward choral singers and anyone MY HOUSE │ Fee: $10 $50 Dates Available: AUGUST SESSION B] Time: 1pm – 4pm. Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th, and interested in gaining the ability to Learn through play! We start with Make a 2FT 3-Dimensional lan- sing music they have never seen an activity, and then each child Learn how to make a lantern Thursday 6th Page 26 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 Meals on Wheels Delivering Meals Close to Home! By Terry Moxness are unable to provide for them- the timing was perfect! Margot Hall has lived in the selves, the friendly face of the The Meals on Wheels vol- New Edinburgh area for 30 delivery person who brings a unteers usually work in teams years and for 15 of those years meal to the door is one of life’s consisting of a driver and serv- she has been delivering meals moments of happiness. A brief er and Margot has been in both for Meals on Wheels Ottawa visit and a nutritious meal are roles. The meals are prepared (The King’s Daughters Dinner a great assist in helping these by kitchens across the city. Wagon) This is a non-profit individuals maintain their inde- Margot has been able to pick organization founded in 1968 pendence and well-being while up her meals close to home by the Ottawa City Union of the living in their homes. at the Gary Armstrong Centre King`s Daughters and Sons. In The Meals on Wheels vol- (previously known as Island 2007-08, a total of 56,225 hot unteers provide so much more Lodge). meals and 43,530 frozen meals than a meal. They provide a were served to 1,130 clients in personal contact, a safety check Please contact the Meals the Ottawa area. and an interested daily visitor. on Wheels Ottawa office for The success of this organi- Margot was first approached more information or to inquire zation is greatly due to the about volunteering when a about volunteering. Located many volunteers who give of long-time volunteer and friend at 790 Bronson Avenue, the their time every day to ensure by the name of Barbara Pennie phone number is 613-233- that people in need have a hot had given her name to the Meals 2424 and the email address is meal delivered to their home on Wheels office. Margot had service@mealsonwheels-ottawa. at lunch time. For those who just retired the week before so org. 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Retirees real- four facets: Events, Work, formulating as the excitement ize that the structure, chal- Volunteer, and Coupons. June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 27 Citizen Ellie Hits the Blogwaves Long-time resident of the Born in Halifax, N.S., Parliament Hill among others. ‘Burgh and one of the founders Eleanor moved to Ottawa as The next 23 years of her of the New Edinburgh News, a child, graduated from Lisgar career were spent pursuing Eleanor Dunn (aka Citizen Collegiate and went on to study interests in industrial relations, Ellie), has started a blog. The journalism at Carleton. working on both the union and Pitchfork offers comments on The first 20 years of her pro- the management side in the municipal affairs in Ottawa. fessional career were spent hospitality industry; then on Citizen Ellie created The as a reporter, copy editor and the management side in health Pitchfork in the hope that it sometimes columnist at The care. She continued to do free- will encourage more Ottawans Ottawa Citizen; reporter at lance writing as a regular col- to take an interest in politics CJOH-TV; reporter/editor at umnist with the Sunday Herald at the city level and trans- Ottawa TODAY; weekly com- and the Ottawa Sun. late that interest into voting in mentator on CBO’s All In A Her new blog can be accessed the next municipal election in Day; stringer, Toronto Star. Her at: http://www.thepitchfork. November 2010. beats included City Hall and blogspot.com. The family of Ethel Proulx (left) held a surprise 80th birthday party for her at the Stanley Park Fieldhouse on May 2. Lots of her former neighbours in New Edinburgh joined in Ingrid Says Thanks for the Party ! the celebrations. Congratulations, Ethel! Dear friends, neighbours and tions, the bubbly and the fine MacKay United Church News theatrical colleagues from New savouries and sweets. Above Minister Rev. Dr. John ing those years. Edinburgh, and beyond its bor- all, I am extremely touched by Montgomery is currently walk- On Sunday June 7 at noon ders... your generous contribution to ing the Camino de Santiago in there will be the Sunday You have indeed surprised my travel fund. I will use it Spain. He continues to do well School/Congregational Picnic. me on May 8th by staging in June when I will make my and has passed through the city The next MacKay Chamber quite a lively event—an event annual trip to the Shaw Festival of Burgos—almost halfway Concert is on Sunday June 7 that required many hours of in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where along his pilgrimage (just over at 7:30 pm. Bach Cello Sites planning and preparations (and I will spend one week soaking 300 km). Rev. Dr. Joe Burke (nos. 4 - 6) . Call 613-749-8707 secrecy, too!) in order to be up fine theatre (and fine wines, is leading our worship during for information. able to pull it all off so ele- too!!) and hope to hone my this period On Friday September 25 gantly and successfully. I was skills by watching the pro’s Congratulations to parish- MacKay will host an old fash- delighted to see many of you and return with fresh ideas for ioner Arthur Menzies on the ioned church supper, supporting again and to celebrate with the New Edinburgh Players’ recent launch of his book local charities. Following the you the completion of the New 31st season. Australia and the South Pacific: supper there will be a concert Edinburgh Players’ 30th sea- Letters Home 1965 - 1972. featuring “The ValleyMen”, a son. I relished your company, Photo: Peter Glasgow Many, many thanks again! Ingrid McCarthy Mr Menzies was Canadian High male choir from the Ottawa your presentations, the decora- Ingrid McCarthy. Commissioner to Australia dur- area. Further details to follow. Page 28 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 Living the Brotherhood at the 63rd Ottawa: The Tri-District International Camporee By James Kennedy and Quebec. We arrived at the his daughter Maddie, with Alexander Cohen Scout Garage at the Rockcliffe Scouter Steve Drennan and Patrol Leaders, 63rd Ottawa Air Base at around 4:30 on two other scouts arriving the Since Baden-Powell started Friday to begin our journey following day. Although the Scouting over 100 years ago, to Camping des Voltigeurs journey was long, we amused cooperation and international brotherhood have been hall- marks of the Scout experience and mission. Throw in the out- doors, new friends and challenging activities and you have not only almost the entire purpose of the scouting movement, but something much more close to home; the Tri-District International Camporee. For years, the members of the 63rd Ottawa Scout group had heard tales of it—a big international camp, with hundreds of scouts coming from both the United States and Canada. Fun games and, best of all, opportunities to trade badges! That sealed it. Since the start of the scouting year, participating in the camp has been on all of our minds. After careful planning, late- night conversations and not one The Travois Race: Ottawa 63rd Scouts achieved a ‘moral but two cancellations, we final- victory’ by maintaining their dignaty and sense of humour. ly agreed to join our American brothers at this year’s camp on Provincial Park. We rode with ourselves with tunes by May 8-10 in Drummondville, Scouter George Parkanyi and Leonard Cohen, The Beatles and Ray Charles, large bags of chips, Scout popcorn and bottles of pop. Scouter George, who knew all the songs, and Maddie, who caught on quickly, were more than happy to sing along. After three and a half hours on the road and an ill-fated venture to Schwartz’s Delicatessen in Montreal, we arrived at the campground at 10 pm and under cover of darkness. The place was filled with tents and resembled a refugee camp crossed with an army post! Being experienced scouts, we quickly unloaded and set up our tents and were more than ready for a good night’s sleep. The next morning came quickly. We were up early to make our way to flag break while Scouter George and Maddie continued to doze. At this event, scouts raise and June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 29 honour the flags of both coun- our campground to prepare our finish the race. With the help tries as well as our own troop gourmet dinner of camp spa- of a scout borrowed from the flags. It signifies the beginning ghetti and meatballs. We even Malone troop, we achieved a or end of the day or meeting toasted garlic bread over the “Moral Victory”, despite com- and demonstrates our respect fire. After our delicious meal, ing last, and still managed to and national pride. The flags we went to the HQ Building maintain our dignity (and our we brought represented our for, guess what, even more sense of humour). agile troop of five scouts. badge trading! The day came to Before leaving, we headed We were very excited about an end and we returned to our to the gathering field one last badge trading and, in particu- tents for another good night’s time for the closing ceremony. lar Alexander, brought plenty sleep. To our surprise, the Chairman of old crests to trade with the Sunday, the day of the Great of the Camp mentioned our other scouts at the camp. After Travois Race was cold and troop’s valiant efforts at the a good hour or two of walking rainy. We lashed large sticks travois race, giving us a strange around, trading badges, neck- together into a V shape with pride. We were not sure wheth- erchiefs, belts, pins, epaulettes, poles going across for the hands er we should stay to hear his cards and pretty much anything and feet of the rider, using one kind words or beat a hasty that wasn’t nailed down, we piece of small twine per lash- retreat in embarrassment. We returned to our campsite to find ing, and dragged it across the decided to stay, and felt very Scouter Steve and our other field with a scout on top for good about our decision. two scouts, Nick and Thomas the ride. Parkanyi, arriving with the Well, we knew we should In the end, the 51st Tri- bulk of our equipment. When it have practiced more for this District International Camporee came time for lunch, Alexander event, but for some reason or was a success on every was “traded” to a troop from another, we did not. Although level. We can’t wait for the Malone, in northern New York. it was a long half hour, we next International Camporee, “Trading” a Scout means that did receive many words of another opportunity to live the you send one of your Scouts encouragement that helped us Scouting Brotherhood. to another troop to eat lunch with them and get to know them, while they send a Scout to your troop. Soon, both of us were at their campsite and we really hit it off, spending every moment not working or badge trading with them. Games were held for a large part of the afternoon, offering us a great opportunity to test our skills in such events as wood sawing, fire starting and animal track identification. Finally, we headed back to

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Rockcliffe Park Branch 380 Springfield Road 613-745-2562 Summer 2009 Programs Sonia Doyon Public Supervisor Storytime (Ages 3-6) [email protected] Stories, rhymes and songs Our Reaction to Upcoming Responsibility for preschoolers and their Editor’s Note: Will Brereton is skepticism about Barack er of my close friends, Rachel Children’s Programs parent or caregiver. a onetime Burgh teenager who Obama and the legitimacy of Blair. She dislikes the apathy Summer Reading Club Wednesdays July 8 & is currently residing in Buffalo, what his administration has in that many people feel about 22 and August 5 & 19 at New York. mind for environmental and current affairs. As of June 20, get your Over a period of time in early economic reform, Will does Lucas Baumgart is a leader poster, activity book- 10:00 am. May, I interviewed four young believe that a sustainable envi- in student government and an let, stickers and solve a Solve a Mystery at the people over coffee to get their ronment and economy are avid participant in ecological mystery with our 2009 Library / Résoud un thoughts on whether we (teens) necessary components of any projects at Park School. “This Summer Reading Club for mystère à la biblio are ready to take on the par- effective initative. past American election not only kids 009 agents gather to share ticular challenges of our time. As a proponent for a strong brought the highest percentage Dès le 20 juin, viens cher- The answers varied, but all economy, Will echoes the con- of youth in terms of voting and their favorite mystery seemed to reach a consensus. cerns of Michaela Siano, a participation, it also was the cher ton affiche, ton cahier books. Don’t forget to All four individuals expressed catalyst for new youth inter- d’activités, tes collants et bring the book with you! concern, yet also much opti- est in domestic affairs. Barack amuse toi à résoudre un Practice your detective mism about the present and Obama can relate to young mystère à l’aide de notre skills and solve a mystery. future state of the world’s envi- people,” commented Lucas. Club de lecture estivale Ages 7-10. August 20. ronment, economy, and the There is a strong certainty 2009. outcome of these crises in our from my generation that we can lifetime. handle the challenges ahead Bilingual Toddlertime Adult Book Chats - Adolescents today understand and will work constructively (2-3 years old) Between the Lines the impending troubles that we for an improved world. A story-based program (meetings start at 7 pm) will face when we takeover As Rachel aptly stated, “We for toddlers and a parent Drop in at the library for the crises left behind by previ- are all a small part of the or caregiver with rhymes, an informal chat about ous generations. Here in the whole. It only takes a little songs and games. United States, there is a sense effort to make a big differ- great books and authors Mondays July 13, 20 & of awareness and urgency on Rachel Blair shares her views. ence.” With many adolescents the part of American teenagers preparing to go off into the 27; August 10, 17 & 24 at June 11 Salmon Fishing in to solve the problems that the friend of mine from The Park world (I like many others will 10:30 am the Yemen by Paul Torday world currently faces. School of Buffalo. “Jobs in be heading off to university There are teenagers who are the social services sector could next year), this strong sense interested in becoming leaders be jeopardized,” Michaela of optimism is wonderful and in their communities and want says with distress. Those seek- it was expressed by all four of to help maintain the environ- ing help from social workers the young people interviewed. ment and prevent the economy and counselors may be turned Since it will soon fall to my from further collapse. away. This sentiment is shared generation to lead govern- Will Ingalls is a photogra- by many people, particularly in ments and civil society, now is pher apprentice and although disadvantaged communities. the time we should act in order he will be taking a year off There is also a concern to make our world a more sus- after he graduates from high among young people regarding tainable place. For more infor- school this June, he intends the state of the environment. mation about my article, check to study at Rochester Institute “It worries me when people out my blog: www.thecoffee- of Technology. Despite Will’s don’t care,” commented anoth- teen.blogspot.com. June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 31 New Edinburgh Bed and Breakfast Opens After a lifetime of postings room, a larger twin room with abroad, long-time residents two single beds, (both of which of New Edinburgh Ken and will share a bathroom) and a Noreen Watson have decided third queen-size room with to convert their home on Union its own ensuite and whirlpool Street into a bed and break- bath. The upstairs is flooded fast. with light and both bathrooms The Watsons know the area have skylights. They have con- well and are keen to create the verted the old kitchen area into first ever bed and breakfast in a comfortable sitting room with New Edinburgh. a fridge and microwave, which “After Ken finished full time opens out to a lovely spacious work with Foreign Affairs, we private deck. travelled extensively around Although the New Edinburgh the world and had converted Bed and Breakfast at 82 our home to a duplex with Union Street was officially tenants occupying the upper New Ed B&B at 82 Union. to open June 1, the Watsons floor. On our travels we often very grateful for the help his had requests for the Marathon stayed in B&Bs, and enjoyed friend Peter Hurditch has pro- weekend, so their doors actu- the homey atmosphere,” said vided in the process. We’re ally opened on May 23. Noreen. “I’ve long nursed a excited about our new enter- Noreen has joined BB Canada dream to open my own Bed prise,” said Noreen. Association http://www.bbcan- and Breakfast. We’ve talked ada.com/12034.html and book- about if for years and when the The New Edinburgh Bed ings can be made by email: time seemed right, I decided and Breakfast has three spa- [email protected]. Visit their we’d just do it.” cious bedrooms, a double site at www.newedbb.ca. The couple first purchased their home in 1977 and raised four sons in the area. With extensive renovations to their house, they believe the B&B operation will be an excellent way to show off the community to visitors while easing into their semi-retirement. “It has been a lot of work with round-the-clock renovating and painting. Ken has been Page 32 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 Summer Reading Tips From Books on Beechwood By David Rostenne trip through the complicated New Ideas from Jean Happy 15th Anniversary! relationships between relatives; Jean has read a couple of books Books on Beechwood is having and “Mister Pip” by Lloyd from cover to cover and can’t a 15th Birthday Celebration on Jones, the story of a young wait to recommend “The Good Thursday, June 11. Everyone girl whose life is changed by Mayor” by Andrew Nicoll, is invited! Celebrations and her introduction to Pip, right an engaging story set in an give-aways will go on all day. out of the pages of “Great unnamed Eastern European Jean, Antoinette, Jill, David, Expectations” by Charles city, a love story, a pondering Di, Hilary and Heidi will all Dickens. of “right” and “good” and a be on hand. Please do drop in David’s Summer Primer right good read. to say hello, have a coffee, and David is all ready for his sum- Advice from Antoinette tell stories. mer canoeing vacation after A few quick choices from Our summer reading sugges- having read Les Stroud’s Antoinette: In Fiction, the tions are contributions from “Survive!: Essential Skills “Little Stranger” by Sarah all the staff and reflect a wide and Tactics to Get You Out of Waters ... a chill-inducing novel variety of tastes and interests. Anywhere-Alive.” of psychological suspense in Di’s Picks for Children Suggestions from Hilary 1940’s England. Kevin Henkes’ “Birds”, Per- In the Biography catego- Hilary is reading furiously Henrik Gurth’s “Oh, Canada” ry, she suggests “In Spite of through a huge number of and a re-issue of Richard Myself”, a memoir of saucy books. In the Youth Fantasy Scarry’s “Peasant Pig and the tales, by Christopher Plummer, category she suggests “The Terrible Dragon” are some fine of his life in theatre and Awakening” by Kelley examples. Annie Barrows, co- film. “True Patriot Love” by Armstrong, sequel to “The author of the runaway best- Michael Ignatieff is a history Summoning”, a continuing seller “Guernsey Literary and of his maternal ancestors, a story of 15 year old Chloe and Potato Peel Pie Society”, has a tale of one family’s search for friends who have escaped from new children’s book out called Canada. “Always Looking Up, a home for troubled teens and “The Magic Half.” Other picks Adventures of an Incurable are coming to grips with their are Gordon Korman’s latest: Optimist”, by Michael J Fox growing supernatural abilities. “Swindle” and Tom Henighan’s ...with humour and wit, he It’s an exciting, entertaining new book: “Doom Lake describes his struggles with read. An all-time favourite is Holiday.” Margaret Peterson Parkinson’s disease. “Australia “City of Glass,” the final book Haddix has started a tempting and the South Pacific, Letters in “The Mortal Instruments” new series called “Missing,” Home, 1965 - 1972” by trilogy by Cassandra Clare. beginning with Book 1 entitled Sheila and Arthur Menzies Book one is “City of Bones” “Found.” For teenage readers, ...behind the scenes glimpses and book two is “City of Susanne Colasanti’s “When it of diplomatic life when Arthur Ashes.” It’s the kind of book Happens” and Simone Elkeles’ Menzies was Canadian High you wish you could walk into. “Perfect Chemistry” are rec- Commissioner. ommended. Two of her suggestions in A bit of Politics: “Losing We now carry a small selec- the adult category are “Gods Confidence, Power, Politics tion of childrens’ French Behaving Badly” by Marie and the Crisis in Canadian books, fiction and non-fiction, Phillips, in which Greek dei- Democracy” by Elizabeth May and are offering a wonderful ties find themselves trying is a well-written, challenging selection of Penguin distribut- to cope with life in modern and compelling book which ed sale books at $2.50 each for London. No Greek scholarship offers inspiring solutions. is needed to enjoy the hilarity. the children’s titles. Activity And for the Traveler: “Paris “Interred with their Bones” by books and games for summer Passions, Watching the French Jennifer Less Carrell is a grip- are another stock item. Being Brilliant and Bizarre” ping Shakespearean mystery Heidi’s Favourites by Keith Spicer ...it’s by Keith within a mystery which sets A couple of Heidi’s favou- Spicer; enough said! rite books are “The Flying the protagonist, Kate, off on a global Shakespearean treasure We hope to see all of you on Troutmans” by Miriam Toews, June 11! a hilarious yet touching road hunt. June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 33 Joanna Schembri was also been offered the McCall Scholarship Success for named a Sesquicentennial MacBain Scholarship from Scholar and received a major McGill University. She has also scholarship from St. Lawrence received the highest possible Elmwood Class of 2009 University in New York State. entrance scholarships from the Elmwood School’s Grade 12 five Canadian students to earn The award is offered to the University of Ottawa, Carleton class is preparing for their tran- the prestigious Greville Smith top applicants to the univer- University and McMaster sition into post-secondary edu- Scholarship from McGill sity based on the strength of University. cation, and many of them have University, and has also been their applications and look- Rina Halili has been already been awarded entrance awarded President’s Entrance ing at academic challenge and awarded an Undergraduate scholarships to colleges and Scholarships from both Queen’s success, extra-curriculars and Research Scholarship from the universities throughout Canada University and The University character. In addition, she was University of Ottawa’s Faculty and the United States. Of spe- of Western Ontario. awarded an IB scholarship in of Science. This scholarship cial note are five students who Sonya Wadhera was also recognition of her completion gives students the opportunity have won significant schol- recognized with a National of the IB diploma. to work as a research assistant arships totaling more than Excellence Award from Saumya Saxena has been with one of the University’s $450,000 recognizing their the Canada Millennium awarded a President’s Entrance world-class research groups outstanding achievement while Scholarship Foundation—one Scholarship from the University during the summer before their studying at Elmwood. of only 100 awarded in Canada. of Western Ontario. This award first year of studies. Rina is one Sophia Dhalla has received In addition, she has received recognizes all around excel- of only sixteen students across a National Excellence Award entrance scholarships from the lence and ability for creative Canada to win this award. In from the Canada Millennium University of Ottawa, Queen’s and innovative thought and addition, she has also received Scholarship Foundation. Only University and The University is offered to only 11 students an entrance scholarship to the 100 of these awards are given of Western Ontario, and a from across Canada. She has school. across Canada in recognition prestigious Richard Lewer of academic achievements, Scholarship from Carleton significant contributions to University. This award rec- the community, leadership ognizes academic excellence and commitment to innova- and significant participation in tion. In addition, she is one of extracurricular activities.

www.IsmeneWood.ca It’s That Time of the Year By Constable Tom Mosco moments to secure the vehicle Warning: Bicycle thefts are on and its contents. the rise! Graffiti is also on the rise in the area. If you see graffiti call Preventing bicycle theft is 311 and report it. This will only very simple. Lock the bike to a take a few minutes of your time secure lockup (including when but the City will know to come stored in your garage). Bike and remove it. cable locks are relatively inex- Your police centre is offer- pensive and its a good deter- ing free home security eval- rent. uations. Call the Rockcliffe Warning: Car break-ins are Community Police Centre at increasing in the area! 613-236-1222 extension 5915 to book an appointment. Do not leave items of value We also have literature on in your unattended automobile. safe boating and the use of per- The most popular things stolen sonal flotation devices. Stop by are GPS units, money, CDs the Centre at 360 Springfield and sunglasses. Thieves tend Road and pick up a copy. to reduce risk by checking to For more information on see if a vehicle is unlocked. If any of these items call the it is locked they may just move Rockcliffe Community Police on until they find one that is. Centre at 613-236-1222 ext It is worth taking the extra 5915. Page 34 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 Burgh Business Marketplace Supporting those who support the community June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 35 2nd International Youth Symposium By Lauren Lynch, Stephen projects represented, includ- extinction. And the last but not Wright, and Julianna ing our very own Macoun the least is Japan’s Conserving Schwindt (St. Laurent Marsh Biodiversity Project, Owls Project which protects Academy Elementary and the Canadian E-Power Youth and breeds owls. Junior High students) Conference from Halton Hills, One special event to occur In early July, youth from St Mark Catholic High School will be the presentation of a 11 different countries and 5 (S.A.V.E) Students Against biodiversity box which will be continents will be coming Violating Earth, the Provincial donated to the CBD Museum to Ottawa to take part in the Envirothon competition win- of Nature and Culture in Second International Youth ners, and the CISV-Eco-group Montreal. Two members of Symposium for Biodiversity. from the Saint John River the youth board, Kyra Rogers Over four days they will talk Valley. and Sarah Riahi, are now in about the importance of bio- Bolivia’s project, PORODII the process of making the box logical diversity and what we with USC Canada, focuses which will contain a copy of all can do to protect our envi- on building farmers’ abil- our Youth Accord. ronment. This Symposium ity to conserve biodiversity, Different themes will be will result in a youth presen- and use of the increased bio- presented each day. Lets Talk tation to world governments diversity to increase farm Science, Brown University, in Japan in 2010. The United incomes. Other great projects and USC Canada are helping Nations has declared 2010 are the Honduras FIPAH non to prepare the program. Day as the International Year for profit organization with USC themes will include conserva- Biodiversity. Canada, India’s Forest sanctu- tion of species, climate change Our Symposium has evolved ary called Aranya, Sri Lanka’s- effects on species, and agricul- from the Macoun Marsh Project PeaceStars Conservation ture. at Beechwood cemetery. Since efforts and Barbados (UNESO) On the last day will be a pre- 2003, students from several Youth Path. Mexico has two sentation of the E. O Wilson schools have “adopted” this projects, the Yucatan field site Youth Conservation Award, area as a place to learn about with HabitatNet, and Lemuel for a truly inspiring delegate ecology, biodiversity and sci- Mena Vega’s sea turtle work. project. Edward O. Wilson entific journaling. Under the Albania, under USAID assis- is a Professor and Curator of guidance of our fantastic sci- tance, is working with Albanian Entomology at the Museum ence teacher, Michael Léveillé, Colleges to assist national and of Comparative Zoology at the project has grown into international institutions in Harvard University. The win- something extraordinary with taking biodiversity consider- ner of this award was chosen worldwide reach. ations into account to conserve by our Youth Board, but no one The beauty and magic of “Global Biodiversity”. will know who the winner is what we do is so simple. If we The United States has until the award is presented. can find over 1200 different three projects, the Reservoir forms of life in the middle of Recovery Study in Nebraska, downtown Ottawa, then this the Zoo Crew at Cleveland type of project can be repli- Metroparks Zoo, and cated anywhere. And this is HabitatNet/ Brown University why we put out the call for with Dan Bisaccio (the founder children from around the world of the First International Youth to join us at the Symposium in Symposium for Biodiversity). July. There will be many coun- Cameroon’s’ Great Ape tries attending from all over Conservation Project is a the world! We have currently youth service learning project. accepted eighteen different They bring kids together from projects from a total of eleven a network of environmental different countries. clubs and mobilize communi- Canada has five different ties in preventing the great ape Page 36 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 A central feature of ecological to ice and wind storms and they economics is green and renew- lose power in transmission, espe- X Ecological Economics able energy. Driven by shortag- cially in hot summer weather. By Hugh Robertson needs, such as health, social jus- es, increasing prices, and global Although micro-technology is Editor’s Note: Hugh Robertson’s tice, and community well-being, Financial risk assessment pro- warming, renewable energy will important in improving energy previous articles on Climate and not primarily on production, cedures in our society are based initiate a new industrial revolu- efficiency and extending the life Change and “Econoclastic consumption and the acquisition largely on cost-benefit analysis. tion. of resources as well as reducing Economics” are posted on the of wealth. Cost-benefit analysis reduces, Oil and natural gas produc- pollution, our initial efforts must community website at www. Both “ecology” and “eco- not just economic, but all vari- tion has peaked and declining be focused on eliminating ener- newedinburgh.ca. The following nomics” are rooted in the same ables, such as health, safety, and output will soon push prices gy waste. Conservation is at the article introduces the concept Greek word “oikos” meaning the environment, to monetary up again. Coal is dirty and heart of ecological economics. of “Ecological Economics”, an a home or dwelling. Ecology terms. How harm can be man- “clean coal” is still a fantasy Before resorting to technologi- approach based upon balance is the study of the home; eco- aged is the underlying ques- fuel. Manufacturing hydrogen cal improvements, we must first and sustainability. Mr. Robertson nomics is the management of tion. Furthermore, profits, stock is dependent on vast supplies of modify our own behaviour, such plans two more articles in this the home. How we manage our prices, and dividends all drive electricity while nuclear energy as our consumption levels and series: “Environmental Ethics” only home, Mother Earth, will the financial system to focus on is ruinously expensive and the lifestyles. Technology must fol- in October 2009, and “Cry the determine whether we survive the short term and not on the waste is toxic for millennia. low individual restraint. Amory Beloved Planet” in December as a species. long term future. Solar, wind, geothermal, bio- Lovins, founder of the Rocky 2009. Ecological economics encom- A new world order shaped by mass, water and tidal power all Mountain Institute, uses the con- A growing body of writing, passes the notion of the “steady the impact of pollution and glob- offer exciting opportunities to cept of a “negawatt” (a mega- loosely known as “ecological state” economy promoted by con- al warming on public health, green the energy grid. Countries watt not used) to illustrate that it economics,” is developing in temporary theorists like Herman increasing social inequality and like Japan (hybrid cars), is far less expensive to conserve academic and business circles Daly and Robert Costanza. The emerging ecological economic Denmark (wind), Germany and a unit of electricity than to build around the world. Ecological central feature of this type of principles will focus risk man- Spain (wind and solar) have a an additional unit of supply. economics is an integrated phi- economy is that growth has agement on the precautionary formidable lead in renewable Normally, if customers reduce losophy that recognizes that prescribed limits established by principle. The burden of proof energy technology. However, their electricity consumption our material lives are intimately nature. The overarching aim of a will be on the proponents of promising catch-up initiatives by conserving energy, the util- bound up with the natural world. steady state economy is stability: policy initiatives to demonstrate are underway in California and ity loses money because sales The focus, furthermore, is on both ecological and economic, that no harm will ensue from Ontario and other parts of the drop. Through tax incentives, the whole spectrum of human as well as social stability. any decisions, both in the pres- continent. California allows the utilities ent or in the future. Technological initiatives con- to retain some of the savings stitute a major thrust of eco- as profit, thereby “decoupling” logical economics. But these their revenues from sales. The are the micro-technologies utilities save even more money based on the philosophy of Fritz because with reduced demand, Schumacher’s classic book, there is less need to upgrade Small is Beautiful. They are not their supply generation. the mega, unproven technofixes, Decoupling and demand such as carbon capture and stor- reduction is an example of the age. “negawatt” principle at work. Micro-generating units for Not rewarding consumption is solar, wind and hydro are less also a revolutionary break with environmentally destructive than conventional economics and the huge centralized coal and its obsession on multiplying nuclear plants. Feed-in tariffs, the market and expanding pro- based on the German model, duction. These are some of the allow residents and business to developments that exemplify the sell their power directly into spirit of an emerging alternative the grid. Similar programs are economic order to the traditional being introduced all over North capitalist model. America, including Ontario. The meltdown in the North Micro units not only local- American automobile industry ize economic activity, they is a warning for all energy-inten- also eliminate the network of sive and polluting manufactur- unsightly transmission lines that ing. Future employment growth criss-cross the countryside. The will be concentrated in the massive lines and towers have “green” sectors, such as public disadvantages other than aes- transportation, waste recycling thetic and cost: they are subject and renewable energy genera- June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 37 tion. production process (e.g. petro- that measure the costs and ben- relative ease. A commitment by ables, labour, and savings would Recycling industries will offer chemical dependent monocul- efits of economic growth. Only politicians to true-cost pricing receive lighter tax treatment. increased employment as we ture) and by the type of farming by synchronizing the balance would be a responsible environ- There is general consensus exhaust our supply of natural (e.g. beef). Animal agriculture sheets of both nature and the mental initiative. among ecological economists resources. Just as tailings dumps is the real climate curse. It is economy on the basis of true Perhaps the most perverse sub- that the most effective way of are being re-mined by gold com- estimated by the UN Food and costs, can we establish a sustain- sidy of all is for corn-based curbing greenhouse gas emis- panies because of scarcity and Agriculture Organization that able bottom line for the planet. ethanol. It is a subsidy that has sions is to impose a carbon tax surging gold prices, so will we almost 20 percent of total global A close corollary to ecologi- created serious social problems, on all fossil fuels. It is a sim- soon be mining garbage dumps greenhouse gases are generated cal accounting systems is true- such as food shortages, and ple and transparent tax and the for metals and plastics. by livestock farming. cost pricing. Frequently, prices environmental disasters, like revenue can be redistributed so The downsizing of the world Although many ecological do not reflect the full costs of the dead zone in the Gulf of that the poor are not adversely trading system as a result of economists are not vegans, we production. For example, some Mexico caused largely by fertil- affected by higher energy prices. declining oil reserves will also should all consider eating far companies use the atmosphere izer run-off from the cornbelt. Carbon taxes have worked suc- change the nature of employ- less meat and dairy products, as a free dumping ground for Eliminating agricultural subsi- cessfully in Sweden for a num- ment. Long supply lines for more plants and grains, and sea- their carbon dioxide emissions. dies would level the growing ber of years. field for all farmers. An alternative mechanism, Ecological economics encompasses the notion of the “steady state” Death and taxes may be the known as “cap and trade,” is economy ...The central feature of this type of economy is that growth only certainties in life but there more popular with business and is another more ominous twist governments, largely because it has prescribed limits established by nature. to the old adage. Because of is not as politically loaded a the size of the average North term as “carbon tax” and it is food and manufactured goods sonal, organic and local produce Delinquent companies also American’s ecological footprint, “market-based.” Cap and trade will become unsustainable and when possible. By our prefer- release mine tailings into lakes the nature of the taxation poli- is a carbon emission trading we will become increasingly ences and purchases, we can and oil residues into ponds that cies of the Canadian and US system and it is basically an dependent on local production. build an eco-agricultural system in turn leech toxins into rivers governments could shape the international market in pollu- Communities will be revitalized; that is healthier for us and for – all at no financial cost to the long term health of the planet. tion credits. It does not have they will once again become the the planet. corporate bottom line. Our obsession with ever lower the same immediate impact on centre of work, energy genera- Economic growth is not a We are not costing these income, property and corporate emissions as a carbon tax. tion, and cultural activities. measure of progress or prosper- “externalities” of business activ- taxes simply fuels environmen- Ecological economics is a Food production will also ity. We have devised account- ity – and their impact, such as tally destructive consumption. philosophy based on the notion become increasingly local ing systems, such as the Gross global warming and diseases, An ecological taxation policy of balance and sustainability. because of rising transportation Domestic Product (GDP), that like cancer and asthma – in our will revise current priorities. If we can balance our lifestyle costs. Lengthy supply lines will do not accurately reflect the national accounts, nor are we Tax rates on resource depletion, demands with the biocapacity curtail the operation of mega negative effect of unrestrained including them in the price of garbage, atmospheric emissions, of the planet, nature will replen- factory farms and centralized growth on both social and eco- the final product. More serious- and overconsumption have to ish and regenerate its resources meat plants and the advantag- systems. GDP only measures ly, by concealing the negative be increased to protect nature. indefinitely. Nature, after all, is es of economies of scale will activities — everything from externalities, we are free-load- Under a green tax shift, posi- the base that anchors and sus- be neutralized. One benefit of jobs and sales to auto accidents ing on the environment at the tive features, such as renew- tains all economic activity. smaller local abattoirs for meat and oil spills — that contribute expense of future generations. processing will be a reduced in dollar figures to the econo- True-cost pricing is a major incidence of listeria and swine my. tenet of ecological economics, and avian flu. We have to redefine progress whether it is accounting for Food policy is a contentious and prosperity as something externalities in the production issue among ecological econo- other than material and mon- process or government subsidies mists. Although rising fuel costs etary wealth. Ecological econo- for agriculture or tax write-offs will shorten supply lines, the mists are promoting alternative for the oil industry. The pric- impact of “food miles” (the indexes, such as the Canadian ing process under our present distance food is conveyed) on Index of Wellbeing to reflect business model is distorted: global warming may have been more accurately the impact of it favours corporations at the exaggerated. Transportation economic activity. Suggested expense of nature. probably only accounts for 10 criteria include: happiness, job North American governments percent of the total greenhouse satisfaction, sustainability, and subsidize a range of economic gas emissions generated by volunteer work as well as nega- activities from petroleum prod- our food system. Over half the tive factors like clear-cut forests, ucts to nuclear energy to agri- greenhouse gas emissions of the crime, and social inequality. culture. Subsidies are one area food system are actually created The alternative indexes are an where governments can remove on the farm. attempt to slow the metabolic themselves from the economic The environmental impact of rate of market capitalism by process – and free themselves food is determined largely by the designing accounting systems from the grip of lobbyists – with Page 38 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2009 Fri, Jun 26 - Tue, Jun 30 7 - 9 pm Burgh MUSICAL RIDE SUNSET CEREMONIES at the RCMP stables, St. Laurent Blvd at Bulletin Sandridge Rd. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show! Admission and parking are free. Board RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 words, Jun 1 -15 Crichton St, 165 Crichton St, 82 Mon, Jun 15, 7:30 pm payable on submission of ad. Public service ads (such as A TASTE FOR JUSTICE - By Union St and others. Advance NECA AGM at the Stanley Park lost & found) free. 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www.bwopt.com June 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 39 Monarchist League Celebrates Queen Victoria By Jennifer Cook Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier the Canadian Patriotic Fund. Queen Victoria’s birthday was University. His wife, Princess Patricia, lent celebrated in style this past Her Royal Majesty, Queen her patronage to raising the May at a Victoria Day Gala at Victoria Princess Pats regiment in six- Pauline Vanier Park in Ottawa. Queen Victoria was born on teen days. There were dancers and sing- May 24, 1819 at Kensington The Ottawa Branch of the ers, Little Ray’s Reptiles, face Palace, London. She was the Monarchist League is seek- painting children’s games, a only child of Victoria Maria ing new members, so should barbeque and to top it off, an Louisa and Edward, Duke of you be interested please con- awesome fireworks display. Kent, fourth son of George tact the chairman, Allan Jones Also on hand was the Ottawa III. She became Queen of the at [email protected], Branch of the Monarchist United Kingdom and Ireland phone 613-316-7095 or write League of Canada provid- and Empress of India when she to P.O. Box 4664, Station “E”, ing free information, such as was only eighteen years old on Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5H8. the Canadian Heritage book A the death of her Uncle William Further information can be Crown of Maples/La Couronne IV on June 20, 1837. Her reign found at the Monarchist League canadienne, and answering lasted for sixty-three years. of Canada website (http://www. questions about the Queen She and her husband, Prince monarchist.ca or phone 1-800- Victoria and the Royal Family. Albert, had four sons and five IM-LOYAL/1-800-465-6925), The Monarchist League of daughters. At her death in or the official website of The Canada is a national non- 1901 at the age of eighty-three, British Monarchy (http://www. partisan, non-profit organi- her eldest son was crowned royal.gov.uk), which includes zation whose mission is “to King Edward VII. videos, history and news. promote the understanding of Queen Victoria’s third and and loyalty to the Canadian favourite son, Prince Arthur, Crown.” Founded in 1970, served with the Royal Marines there are now twenty branch- in Montreal in 1870 and es throughout Canada. The enjoyed meeting and social- Ottawa Branch is one of the izing with Canadians. In 1911, oldest and its members gather as Duke of Connaught, he three times a year for special became the tenth Governor events, including the Queen’s General of Canada. With Birthday event in May. For the outbreak of World War I, those under thirty, there is also he helped organize the sec- a Young Monarchist group and ond expeditionary force and branches at the University of new. Andrew is a former mem- Barbara Benoit would like to ber of the NECA Board and is announce her new status as a the founding webmaster of the “bone Fido” dog owner (upgrad- NE community website. Inge ed from her previous status is Co-Chair of the NE Heritage as fairy dogmother to several & Development Committee. neighbourhood canines). Her Happily, their migration is only new dog’s name is Tehya which as far as Springfield Road, just means precious in Algonquin. on the border with neighbouring Lindenlea. Birthdays Lindenlea resident and local environmentalist Liz Muggah Eileen (Billy) Tanner celebrated and her husband Tobi will be her 101st birthday on Saturday, heading south for the next year. May 23 at the “The Edinburgh” Both will be attending Harvard on Vaughan St. Happy Birthday University, Liz for an MPH and Billy!! Brian Dixson turned 60 on April 25! Tobi for an MPA. Best of luck! Happy Birthday to longtime burgher Brian Dixson who turned EMC newspaper. ‘Burning the passed away in May. Her moth- a spry 60 years on April 25. midnight oil’ and ‘getting the Thank You er, Janine and brother Rob still Arrivals Queen Victoria Ave residents, poop’ are going to take on a live on Vaughan St. Michael Histed and Elizabeth whole new meaning! A big thank you to the Good Susan was the first Torrie to Jorgensen hosted a Freedom 60 Samaritan “Marguerite” who move to Noel St. Then broth- celebration in his honour. Other Bits came to Laura Jarecsni’s aid Travels er Brian Torrie and his and after a spill off her bike on the wife Gillian Campbell’s three We’d like a list of those in the St Pat’s bridge. In the com- little Torries joined them. Now Congratulations neighbourhood who ran the motion, your umbrella got left Tony King is touring China, travelling with a friend for 5 two more nephews (Keith and Marathon on Sunday May 24, behind, please come to Noel Ryan) along with niece Rachel so that it can be reported in the St. to pick it up. (Please email weeks. Tony recently graduated Martin Lipman (Ivy Cres), from Carleton . Congratulations, brings the total Torries on Noel professional photographer fall. Please send any names to [email protected] for to eight – and we hear this is cel- [email protected]. contact numbers.) Tony. (Lipton Still Photography) and ebrated every Sunday evening at father of Rebecca and Isaac, To all those interested in the Jetsetting daughter Rachel Susan and John’s place. surprised her parents Ray and accompanied two expeditions to Community Garden project Welcome Home Mary Ellen Boomgaardt of Sue Hunnewell and Colin the Canadian Arctic in order to featured in the April issue of Crichton Street by showing up Smith are delighted to announce photo-document the field work. NEN, and who were unable to the arrival of their third son, This resulted in a spectacular contact us by email, our apolo- With a collective sigh of relief for Mother’s Day...all the way from London, England. She Alex, who joined big brothers discovery of a fossil that closes gies. The problem is now fixed and joy, we wish a warm wel- Adam and Ryan on April 6. the link between land mammals and [email protected] is come home to Robert Fowler stayed for a week and then jetted off to Abu Dhabi for a few days But they are sadly saying good- and seals. This species has been receiving email from interested of Stanley Avenue, who returned bye to all their wonderful neigh- called Puijila Darwini. Please gardeners. Alternatively, please to Ottawa in late April after a of fun before returning to her home and husband in England. bours in the ‘burgh, as they will check out the website for more contact [email protected]. nearly five month kidnapping be moving to England in July. details as it is quite fascinating. ordeal in Africa. We are delight- http://nature.ca/puijila/fb_e.cfm. ed that he is safely home at last, and wish Mary and Bob a tran- Farewell Martha Bogue, daughter of quil and happy spring and sum- Pauline and John Bogue was mer here in New Edinburgh. Linda and Cornelis (Kees) one of three finalists in the Berg have moved to their dream “Search for an Intern”, a posi- retirement home after 34 wonder- tion offered by the very popu- ful years in the Burgh. They will lar Canadian House & Home miss the wonderful fellowship Magazine. Marti has been with long-time neighbours and enrolled for the last three years friends but have moved onwards at Mount Royal College in to meet others in the village Calgary in the Communications of Blakeney on the Mississippi and Public Relations Program. River, halfway between Almonte Voting ended before this column and Pakenham. Kees will con- was finished – but the results Photo: Louise Imbeault tinue to be involved with horti- were not yet published. Guess who was at the Genies? cultural services in the area and The Gloucester Songsters were Monique Dugas of Clothes Linda will continue to work at busy in may with a booking Encounters of a Second Time CHEO for a few more years. at Governor’s Walk (Stanley) for one, seen here with George Grace Jarrett (right) with a They will welcome visitors to Proud grandparents, John Bouza at beginning of the month and Amarica. friend in Vanuatu. drop in and share their dream at and Judy Dougherty (pictured ending their season at New 194 Blakeney Road, Blakeney above) with little Persephone Edinburgh Square (MacKay). Carolyn Brereton reports that Cecilia Hillier, who was born they are being cross-posted from Welcome back to Grace Jarrett Village, although be warned you The Songsters thank the Square will probably not want to return on Valentine’s day, look for- for the delicious luncheon that Buffalo to Atlanta at the end of (Ivy Crescent) who returned from ward to showing her off to the the summer, where Steve will be her volunteer work on the island to the city afterwards. They look was provided for the choir prior forward to socializing at the neighbourhood. Her parents are to their performance. They will taking up his new position as the nation of Vanuatu. Following her Chloe and Stephen Hillier. Consul General. The boys have program with Youth Challenge New Edinburgh Garage Sale in be back again in the fall! September. been accepted at the universi- International, Grace continued Rockclliffe Park residents ties of their choice - James at to travel the islands where she Goodbye to Julie Brunet, Pets Jane Dobell and Maureen Queen’s and Will at Trent. provided workshops on youth Nicholas and Sophie of MacKay Boyd recently received the empowerment including topics Street - best wishes on your new Ottawa Public Libary’s Order such as HIV AIDS, substance home in Manor Park. Alice d’Anjou of Ivy Crescent of Friendship prize for their Send your Breezy Bits or abuse and sexual health. We’re is pleased to report that “Ted,” Farewell to Janet Wakely and years of dedicated service to the photos to Breezy Bits happy to have her home again the orange stray cat that took up library. Well done ladies! Editor Joyce Dubuc: but not sure for how long as she David Mulroney of MacKay residence under her front porch Street and their son, Sean who Congratulations to Sarah is keen to travel again. for several weeks in February [email protected] are taking up residence in The and March, has found a wonder- Jennings whose new book Art Beaches area of Toronto at the ful new home on Champlain & Politics – The History of Condolences end of May. Ave. with “Shirley”, who is the National Arts Centre was Deadline for Sadly, Andrew Kerr, Inge also a new arrival to the neigh- recently published. submissions is Vander Horst, and children bourhood. Many thanks for the Congratulations to soon-to- Our sympathies go out to the phone calls and offers of help in family of Carol Salsibury who Emma and Laughlin, are leav- be new dad, Desmond Devoy, ing Keefer Street for pastures response to the posters! reporter for the Ottawa-East Sept 10.