February 12, 2010 Vol. 40 No. 2

Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE ott p Photo: Wendy Phil Say ‘yes’ to winter Squeak-squinch, squeak-squinch – call the chorus of snowflakes, so roughly delight in the litany of personal winter stories that speak to our capacity to dislodged by winter boots that pass overhead in a rhythmic stride. Without a overcome obstacles in our daily lives. So, as the daylight hours grow longer care for centigrade or Fahrenheit measures, they announce to all who listen and the sun sneaks higher in the sky, seize the moment and head outside, sens- that the air today will feel crisp to the cheek and if that wind picks up, biting ibly dressed of course, to skate, ski, snowboard, snowshoe or just to take an to the nose. They paint our vistas white with a flurry of activity and then settle invigorating walk in the fresh air. down to reshape our landscape. They evoke memories as unique as their own Be an active witness to the wonders of winter by joining in Winterlude fes- crystalline structures and inspire us to think privately, or more openly, to re- tivities happening in the Glebe area and downtown Ottawa during the next assure our neighbours, “No, it’s not so cold. It’s Canada.” It’s a gentle reminder two weekends. And in between, head indoors to the thrill of seeing the winter – celebrate winter, celebrate ourselves. We are Canadians, after all. We revel Olympics, even from afar and share the emotional roller coaster of “sport lived in the beauty of the season; we adapt to the rigours it imposes and we secretly on the edge” with friends and family – that should generate some heat!

WHAT’S INSIDE Mark your calendars February 5-21 Winterlude Abbotsford . . . . .16 Good Old Days . . 12-13 www.canadascapital.gc.ca February 11-14 BIA hosts Choc Oh La! Art ...... 22 Grapevine . . . . 38-39 www.chocohla.ca February 15 Family Day Books . . . . . 33-35 Letters ...... 6 February 20 Great Glebe Fire Fundraiser Concert Business . . . . 14-15 MP’s Report . . . . .9 7 p.m., GCC February 22 Deadline for student summer Councillor’s Report . 10 MPP’s Report . . . .11 employment at city of Ottawa www.ottawa.ca Editorial ...... 4 Music ...... 23 February 23 GCA meeting, 7:30 p.m., GCC All are welcome. Entertainment . . . 24 Religion . . . . 36-37 March 2-8 GNAG online registration, 11 p.m. GCA ...... 8 Schools . . . . . 25-29 Mar. 2: Dance, Mar. 3: Preschool Mar. 4: Other spring programs GNAG ...... 17 Sports ...... 31 Mar. 8: Summer programs www.gnag.ca March 15-19 March Break NEXT DEADLINE: FOR THE MARCH 12 ISSUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010 2 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 GLEBE AVENUE FIRE oule Cezer H Photo: Julie In the early afternoon of January 18, 2010, a multi-alarm fire erupted in the three-story apartment building at 114 Glebe Avenue, shooting flames and bil- lowing smoke high into the sky. Fortunately, no residents were physically hurt in the blaze although all were left homeless and without basic necessities. Firefighters were able to rescue almost all the family pets.

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For more information, visit our web site at www.acornelc.com COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING Glebe Report February 12, 2010 3 Glebe fire fundraisers By Leslie Fulton Our community cares! Glebites have opened their hearts and wallets to as- sist their neighbours who lost everything in the blaze that destroyed 114 Glebe Avenue. From donating clothes and toiletries to offering leads on apartments and raising cash, our community has been very generous. But, here are some ways you can still help out: GREAT Glebe Fire Dance-tacular! Have you got happy feet? Dust off your dancing shoes (or running shoes) and join us on Saturday, February 13 at the Glebe Community Centre from 1-4 p.m. for three power hours of Zumba, hip hop, retro disco and yoga stretch. Tickets are $25 each for adults, $15 for teens, payable at the door. This will be a fun event with Dance with Alana Hock and her crew. Great tunes, great um

H moves, great vibe! All ages welcome and no dance experience required. Spon- sored by Dance With Alana, the Glebe Community Association (GCA) and the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group (GNAG).

Photo: Soo GREAT Glebe fire Fundraiser Concert Join us Saturday, February 20 at the Glebe Community Centre for an even- Musicians connect ing of music featuring the very popular Brothers Chaffey and Fiftymen ... By Julie Houle Cezer and special guests. Tickets are $20 each for adults and can be purchased at Compact Music (both locations) and the GCC. Doors open at 7 p.m. There will Less than 24 hours after the fire alarm had sounded, members of the Glebe also be a silent auction of fabulous goods and services donated by Glebe BIA Community Association (GCA) were already beginning to work with other businesses. Sponsored by the GCA, the Glebe BIA and GNAG. This is going community organizations such as the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group to be a hot double bill – both acts are wonderful! (GNAG) and the Business Improvement Area (BIA) to develop a viable plan Since 2004, Brothers Chaffey has performed their brand of roots music to provide longer term support for the former residents of 114 Glebe Avenue. combining rock, country, and soul all across the country. Led by brothers Mat- In turn, members of the community responded to their requests for donations thew and Curtis Chaffey, their sound is a combination of genres, most notably with characteristic generosity. Some private individuals even went the extra the R&B of Matthew’s vocals and the country rock in Curtis’ telecaster twang. mile. They mounted their own fundraiser on January 29 both to raise money They write contemporary rock n’ roll songs that lean heavily on melody. The and keep awareness of the plight of the fire victims front and centre in the vitality and intensity of their music have earned Brothers Chaffey a reputation minds of their Glebe neighbours. for up-tempo, dancehall, rock n’ roll shows. Motivated by sympathy and empathy for their fellow Glebites, Meghan Mar- Fiftymen play straight-up hardcore country, through and through – a world shall of Compact Music, Ben Welland of the band Sadie Hell and Luke Banks, of killing tunes and whiskey blues, trampled hearts and unsettled scores after manager of the Royal Oak in the Glebe joined forces to put together a fundrais- nightfall. Breakneck and brokenhearted, the sturdy five-piece band churns out er, on very short notice, headlining Sadie Hell as well as the Watters Brothers a hard luck parade of full-blooded hurtin’ tunes that walk the line between jeal- and Murder Plans. Donating their time, promotional and organizational skills, ousy, revenge, faith, guilt and redemption. It boasts two guitars, bass, drums, a not to mention their musical talents, they attracted more than 200 people over voice and menacing Marshalls: pure, honest roots music steeped in traditional the course of an evening and collected just over $700 in donations, all of which country and gut level punk. was deposited to the RBC Bank Account set up by the GCA. Donations While Sadie Hell has certainly played other fundraising gigs for worthwhile A special GCA bank account at the Royal Bank (Bank and First) has been causes, Ben notes that “this fire along with the fire on Cobourg, the earthquake opened. All proceeds are earmarked for those who lost their homes in the fire. in Haiti and the recent deaths (of relatives who were close to me) have col- Donations can be made at any RBC branch or online if you have an RBC ac- oured my perception of the winter of 2009/2010 and are the inspiration for a count. The account number is 00116-1012954. Cheques are also accepted and new song that I’m currently half-finished writing called ‘hoarfrost’which will should be made out to the Glebe Community Association with the account appear on a compilation album of exclusive acoustic songs by local musicians number written in the memo portion of the cheque. The GCA board will work to raise funds for the people affected by the earthquake in Haiti.” with the Red Cross and the residents affected to determine how to distribute As a sequel to the fundraiser, he has created a Paypal account: glebefirefund- the funds. [email protected] for those who may not be able to get to the RBC to do- nate in person, and he will personally transfer the funds into the RBC. Should See page 26 for fundraising efforts of the children at Acorn Early Learning you have any questions, you may contact him at [email protected]. Centre. 20th anniversary of the Strathcona fire by Pina Downey February 22, 2010 will mark the 20th anniversary of the Glebe fire at my childhood home on Strathcona Avenue. On that fateful night, our family 420 rue Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2N6 changed forever. My oldest brother and sister, Tony (24 years) and Maria (20 www.centretownchc.org years), and my Nanna, Maria Theresa (93 years) all perished in the fire on that cold winter night. My sister Giovanna and my parents and I all miraculously Offering a full range of medical and social services: escaped the fire. • Medical Care At 4:15 a.m., we were all awoken by the loud beeps of the smoke detector, • Counselling Services but tragically my older brother and sister made the split decision to stay back • Medical and Social Walk-in Services (weekdays, 1-4 pm) and help carry Nanna out of our burning home. This heroic act cost them their • Addictions and Problem Gambling Services lives. I will never forget the helplessness we felt huddled outside watching the flames engulf our home, hoping and fully expecting Tony, Maria and Nanna to • Child and Family Programs come out alive. We would never see them again. • Health Education and Support Programs I was only 15 at the time and unaware of the long and difficult road that lay ahead for me and my family. Twenty years have passed and looking back, the For more information about services call 613-233-4443. road for us was indeed a hard one. However, time does heal and life must go Every One Matters. on. In recent years, my parents have themselves become Nonna and Nonno to Chaque personne compte. two busy grandchildren: grandchildren that have the amazing ability to bright- en the faces and more importantly, the hearts of my deserving parents. With the outpouring of support that came from the Glebe Community in support of those who lost their homes in the recent Glebe Avenue fire, I am reminded of the similar outpouring of love that came from the community when my family needed it most. I will never forget the support that the Glebe Yasir Naqvi, MPP community gave us after the fire and it does not surprise me that this generos- Ottawa Centre ity continues decades later. I feel blessed to have been brought up in such a wonderful community. At times it is hard to believe that 20 years have passed since that February Here to help you night. The memories of that night will never go away, but we take the strength we have gained from the dark moments to push us through to brighter ones. Community Office: 411 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 204 Tony, Maria and Nanna will forever be in our hearts. Ottawa, ON K2A 3X9 I urge everyone to check their smoke detectors. They do save lives. T: 613-722-6414 | F: 613-722-6703 E: [email protected] Pina Downey (nee Provenzano), on behalf of the Provenzano Family www.yasirnaqvimpp.ca 4 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 EDITORIAL PAGE Allow me to introduce myself As interim editor, I would like to introduce myself by sharing a little of my background and a few comments about community. I have been a Glebe resi- dent since 1986, having moved to Ottawa in 1985 after living in Montreal for 175 THIRD AVENUE, OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 2K2 15 years. I bring to the position of editor several decades of varied experience AND including political science research with a focus on developing countries; co- P. O. BOX 4794, STATION E, OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 5H9 ordination of the administration, organization and program development of a not-for-profit dance association; and research, writing and editing in the areas ESTABLISHED 1973 of dance and choreography, arts administration and medical practice. Over the TELEPHONE: 613-236-4955 past year, I have been volunteering as a proofreader and occasional copy editor e-mail: [email protected] at the Glebe Report. This has given me the opportunity to appreciate the high www.glebereport.ca level of commitment, professionalism and an extra dollop of care that the vol- The Glebe Report is a monthly community newspaper. We receive unteers and staff at the Glebe Report bring to the production and distribution no government grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe and other of your community newspaper. My views on community are deeply influenced by my having resided in merchants pays our bills and printing costs. This month, 7,000 cop- a number of different countries as well as in Canada. I credit these experi- ies will be delivered free to Glebe homes, and copies are available ences not only with shaping an enduring interest in national and international at many Glebe shops, Brewer Pool, and Glebe and Ottawa South politics, but in extending my concept of community to include countries and Community Centres. For Glebe Report deadlines and advertis- people in other parts of the world. Closer to home, my volunteering in the ing rates, call the advertising manager, but please submit articles to Ottawa schools and arts community over the past decades has also led me [email protected]. Call at 613-236-4955 to place great value on being actively involved with the local community in which I choose to live. Like others, I am constantly connected to these different levels of community INTERIM EDITOR Julie Houle Cezer, 613-236-4955 through images, sounds and stories recounted in the media and more occasion- ADVERTISING MANAGER Judy Field, 613-231-4938 ally, through travel and travellers’ accounts. When I witness the devastation of BUSINESS MANAGER Sheila Pocock, 613-233-3047 the earthquake in Haiti from afar or the personal losses incurred in house fires CIRCULATION MANAGER Zita Taylor, 613-235-1214 in the Glebe, Sandy Hill or Kanata close up, I am reminded of how easily our EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Gwendolyn Best lives can be totally transformed in a flash. When we acknowledge vulnerability COPY EDITOR McE Galbreath in ourselves, we can mor easily identify with the plight of others, reach out in concert with others, and forge responses that will respectfully support those STAFF THIS ISSUE: Micheline Boyle, Jennifer Hein-Islam, Carol who need help in order to move forward. By nurturing this attitude of caring MacLeod, Borgny Pearson, Josie Pazdzior, Jeanette Rive, Wendy for others, we both express and reinforce community. Siebrasse, Rita West Julie Houle Cezer LEGAL ADVISER: Pierre Crichton N.B. On a lighter note, let me introduce my companion editor, Lady Herb COVER: “Hockey Day” in Glendale Park by Len Burnstein, Fine Art (pictured below at right), who is tasked with overseeing quadrupedal affairs. Being a Corgie cross, she makes no claims to objectivity when it comes to Photography, www.lenburnstein.com, [email protected] infelicitous feline practices such as excessive meowing, furtive forays into ca- SUB-DELIVERERS: Donna Edwards, Judy Field, Gary Greenwood, nine territory, or hurling hairballs. However, as a lifelong learner, and in an Ginny Grimshaw, Gill Hunter, Christian Hurlow, Sandra Webster, effort to address her bias, she is pursuing in-depth studies in interspecies com- Zelda Yule munication. We’ll keep you posted on her progress. 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CALL Zita Taylor at 613-235-1214, e-mail: [email protected], if you are willing to deliver a route for us. NEWS Glebe Report February 12, 2010 5 Farewell to Suzanne Landis Elegance and convenience at The Glebe Report: a great way to The Palisades connect with the community By Ian McKercher After presiding over the publication for 51 editions of the Glebe Report, Su- zanne Landis has stepped down as editor. Why now? “There is never a good time to go” said Suzanne. “January and February are generally quiet months for the paper. Things will pick up in late spring as the her c city faces the final vote on Lansdowne $282,800

Ker Park and in the fall a municipal election. Mc “There are many things I’ll miss about

an Welcome to the Palisades Club, I the job, particularly the interesting people seniors living at its finest in the Sunday I have met over the years. I will miss the Glebe! Spacious 2 bedroom Photo: close contact with the community” she apartment with real engineered Yoga Suzanne Landis steps down as added, “but change is good. Good for me, editor of the Glebe Report to take and good for the Glebe Report.” hardwood floors, ceramics and on the position of managing editor Suzanne was born in Toronto and lived floor to ceiling windows! Kitchen At Douvris of Urban Publications for the there until she was 14. She then went to features birch cabinets, some Ottawa Region Media Group. live with her uncle and his family in Ja- glass doors and granite counters. Martial Arts maica where she attended a Catholic Bright solarium. The Club has boarding school for her high school years. Back in Toronto, she took a variety swimming, exercise equipment, Join us for an invigorating of courses, but was still unsure of which direction to take with her schooling. activities, games and a licensed yoga class designed dining room. Offers the potential She married young and had her first daughter, Natalie, who is a recent Glebe to challenge your Collegiate graduate. for capital gain with cash flow After a brief stint in an insurance office, she began working at the Toronto that is much less than renting. mind, body, and spirit. Sun. She started in the phone room, taking ads, and worked her way up through Fabulous location close to all a wide range of positions. At the end of 12 years, she was working as a senior Glebe amenities. Beginners and walk-ins account executive, involved with government agencies and the private sector are most welcome! setting up special sections looking to recruit career applicants in specific high- demand areas. Please call In 2001, she married Ted Landis and they moved to Ottawa and settled in Douvris Martial Arts at Third Avenue. Ted, originally from California, had four children from a previ- (613) 234-5000 ous marriage. They now have three children of their own: Tate and Juliet are Chris Heard at Mutchmor Public School, and Rose, just two and a half, attends a local Sales Representative for more inormation! nursery school. Extended family get-togethers with the eight kids are always 613.558.3383 dynamic. www.chrisheard.ca “I began reading the Glebe Report as soon as we moved here,” Suzanne says. “It’s such a great way to connect with the community. In 2005, when Elaine Marlin was stepping down as editor, I saw the ad and applied for the job. It was a great opportunity for me to keep involved in the newspaper industry and be able to work from home so I could be with my kids. “Elaine was wonderfully frank about the scope of the position, and she walked me through the whole process of a community newspaper,” she said. “There have been many changes to the paper over the past five years. Not everyone was on e-mail back then, and the paper used to receive many hand written submissions. Elaine had seen the paper increase in size to 36-page edi- tions. In January and February we occasionally slip back to 36 pages, but we now usually run 40-44 pages, and hit 48 pages for the December issue, when there is more demand for advertising. That’s big for a monthly paper put out by volunteers. We now regularly run colour photographs and art on the cover, front page and centre spread. I’ve tried to make a wider use of the tremendous artistic talent in the community, alternating photography and art on the cover. “The Glebe Report website was created in 2007. In March, that year, we Mystery Bookstore began sending the paper to the printer electronically, so we had the raw ma- terial to load each edition onto the website. The website is still very basic, but I think that’s where the Glebe Report has to focus its energy in the future. We put out a great community paper, but the younger demographic does not read as much print journalism these days. If we want them as an audience in the After 24 Mysterious Years In The Glebe... future, we need a vibrant, interactive web presence. “It was a thrill to have a chance to be involved with the Glebe Report for almost five years. I loved interacting with the people young and old, encour- We’re Closing! aging journalistic talents and getting the community news to press. The Glebe is a tremendously strong community, enhanced by a web of inter-connectivity unlike any other I’ve encountered. Come In For The Closing Sale: “A dedicated core of volunteers log hundreds of hours each month inter- viewing, writing articles, taking pictures, proofreading, copy editing, selling advertising space, doing layout and finally delivering the paper to every house in the Glebe.” she said “I learned so much as editor, about journalism, technol- ogy and working with volunteers. This community has given a lot to me and it was very rewarding to be able to give something back.” *February 16th to March 13th* Suzanne will now be taking all of her knowledge and experiences to the Ottawa Region Media Group, where she has accepted a position as managing editor of their urban publications. Mystery Books At Criminally Low Prices!

891 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3W4 (613) 238-CLUE [email protected] 6 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 LETTERS Design panel appointed The legacy for Lansdowne Park of Douglas Fullerton Editor, Glebe Report Editor, Glebe Report The morning of January 14, I sat in the chilly Aberdeen Pavilion as the City At the north end of the Lily Pond on the Driveway at Third Avenue is a of Ottawa introduced the members of the urban design panel who are to lead massive stone plaque commemorating one of the more remarkable chairmen planning for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park. The expression that kept of the National Capital Commission (NCC), Douglas Fullerton, a former resi- running through my mind was “half a loaf is better than none.” dent of the Glebe. Having been the NCC’s architect during the sixties (prior The three members of the panel have very impressive backgrounds. I ad- to his chairmanship), I came to know him quite well, especially since he was mired George Dark for his work on the Downtown Ottawa Urban Design Strat- responsible for building much of the network of foot and cycle paths through- egy. Rick Haldenby and Marianne McKenna, the other two members of the out the National Capital Region. Between and after the wars, the NCC built panel have very distinguished backgrounds. In press interviews, both Dark and parkways so that one could drive around town without having to view the often Haldenby made remarks critical of the designs for Lansdowne made public in ugly urban scene which was then hidden behind trees and bushes. This was a the autumn. Those calls for improvement give me some sense of hope. strategy used in so many similar locations in North America. In Ottawa, this The panel is to provide overall guidance for Lansdowne Park, presumably car-oriented idea began even to penetrate Gatineau Park, at least until Fullerton setting out some fundamental design requirements for a competition for the halted the road construction in place of foot and cycle paths. “front lawn.” I believe they will also be able to comment on plans for the sta- Years before, whilst in Scandinavia, I had noticed great efforts had been dium/arena complex and the commercial development. How much influence made in creating extensive path and cycle ways as opposed to roadways, there- they will have over the parts of Lansdowne which are proposed to be turned by promoting healthier living. So I tried to promote that idea here. Fullerton over to private interests is an open question. was listening. The NCC’s chief engineer took me aside one day, commenting In announcing the panel members, the city also confirmed that further public that I seemed to be bending the chairman’s ear with my ideas. I had also sug- consultations will be conducted. Apparently the public will see the various gested that the Glebe area where we lived, and round and through which NCC designs for the “front lawn.” How or if the public will be involved in further parkways had been built, could be used as an example. So whilst I was in discussion about the stadium or the shopping complex is not clear to me. Africa from 1970-72 as a planning advisor, Fullerton decided to put my ideas Of course my “half a loaf” thought reflects the fact that we had at one time into effect. Using the street on which he lived as an example, he closed Clem- the prospect of a competition for the entire site. Now we are looking at com- ow Avenue to through traffic (Clemow Avenue had originally been built as a peting visions for part of Lansdowne Park. Somehow we have let a year and a part of the federal government parkway around Ottawa). The result, coupled half slip by and we are now underwriting, with city cash, a lesser competition with other traffic calming devices, was remarkably effective in reducing traf- which is to cost more than we planned to spend two years ago on a broader fic throughout the Glebe. The idea was copied in many urban locations across project. Canada. Many of us have reservations about the process for Lansdowne Park that Fullerton achieved many other urban improvements, such as the skating rink has brought us to where we are today. Some of us still have hope that the most on the Canal, paralleled by a ski trail (which unfortunately seems to have van- egregious aspects of the proposed redevelopment will not be approved by city ished), providing copious healthy entertainment for Ottawa people as well as a council in June. tourist attraction of world renown. Whatever our concerns, the objective should be to get the best possible out- Fullerton did not allow physical disabilities to get in the way of his achieve- come in the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park. This suggests we all should ments. For example, he suffered a severe stutter in his speech, but did not allow closely follow comments by the design panel and take advantage of every op- this to obstruct the announcement of his ideas. He would point out to his audi- portunity to register our own views. ences that they would have to put up with it. We have a lot to thank him for. Bob Brocklebank John Leaning The ever uncertain future of the Number 6 bus route Editor, Glebe Report For the past few weeks the future of the Number 6 bus route, the most dir- ect route between the Glebe and Tunney’s Pasture and the most reliable route between the Glebe and downtown, has been the subject of much speculation. Would its service be reduced or entirely cut on April 18, the next scheduled change? This week, after one of the bus passengers, Rochelle Handelman, was told that a document from OC Transpo indicated that the Number 6 route would be terminated, Rochelle phoned OC Transpo to verify this information. She was told by the customer service representative that they were planning to remove the mid-day service but not the peak time service, though there was no indica- tion whether some stops along the route would be cut or not. Now where is the truth? What is shocking is the shroud of mystery surrounding this issue. There is no information provided on the OC Transpo website. There is no information available either on what will happen to the Number 102 bus, which provides an alternate route between Tunney’s Pasture and the periphery of the Glebe. But why should we be surprised? It is not the first time that OC Transpo has targeted local service such as the Number 6 to save a few bucks, while ensuring that busy and crowded routes become more crowded. In addition, the recent record of the current general manager of OC Transpo speaks volumes about what to expect from OC Transpo in terms of fairness, transparency and public interest. What we demand is more transparency and a stop to the pitiful attempts to yet again make the public transit system in Ottawa more expensive, less reliable and more inconvenient. While this letter was written prior to the results of the budget deliberations, the final version of which entailed no cuts to OC Transpos routes, there is no doubt that a lack of transparency continues to surround the issue of increasing costs and decreasing service. If we need reliable, accessible and affordable bus service, we also need better and more transparent communication between OC Transpo and the citizens it serves. Anik Lacroix and Rochelle Handelman

A great gift - A wonderful keepsake House Portraits $175.00 by Donna Edwards 613-233-4775 CITIZEN INITIATIVES Glebe Report February 12, 2010 7 Update on citizen’s Midtown footbridge research Lansdowne Park challenge by John Martin the directive, it was stopped by the By the time you read this, the legal Manager’s Office to examine an un- fund will have surpassed the first solicited bid. The fact that the admin- target of $10,000, held in trust, at istrative branch – the City Manager’s Maclaren Corlett LLP. Thanks to all Office – stopped the executive branch those who have contributed and we – the city council – from pursuing its encourage all those wishing to offer voted design competition, leads to an support for this initiative. odd situation in which the tail wags the dog. As many know, there has been a Under current law, when citizens further delay with regard to Lans- have a dispute of a legal nature with downe Park pending the outcome of the City Corporation, the only re- more studies. These studies, includ- course is to approach the courts for ing a design essentially for landscap- judicial review. There is precedent ing, will undoubtedly be completed for this approach. An application in a concerted rush prior to the an- for judicial review and an injunction Pictured above, from left, are Midtown Footbridge Group members Heather ticipated council vote of June 10, motion on the process at Lansdowne Jarrett (Ottawa East), Jayne Stoyles and her daughter Terena (Ottawa South) 2010. There is something that has the Park have been accepted by the Su- and Allison Dingle (Glebe) power to prevent a rush to judgment, perior Court of Ontario and awaits On January 13, local residents presented city staff with 200 pages of research and allow due process – namely, the scheduling. and ideas for the proposed new canal footbridge linking the Glebe, Old Ottawa thoughtful examination of facts in a The motion for injunction would East and Old Ottawa South. Budget permitting, the city will conduct a feasibil- court of law. A legal challenge has only be required if there proves to be ity study of the footbridge. The footbridge concept has gained the support of been initiated and is currently before a threat of material change to cause the community associations of the Glebe, Ottawa South and Ottawa East and the Superior Court of Ontario. The “irreparable harm” e.g. shovels in of other parties including the Glebe BIA , Clive Doucet, Yasir Naqvi and Paul most basic and fundamental issue, the ground or an agreement to com- Dewar. Parks Canada and the National Capital Commission have expressed namely the process, is the issue that mence work. The need for a motion their interest in the proposal provided that the city takes the lead. is before the court. Only a court of for injunction will be known on or law can decide on the legality of the about the time of the next City of Ot- process. tawa vote in June 2010. So far, the city has allowed a non- Take the initiative. Speak up! competitive situation where only REQUEST In the online survey initiatied by the City of Ottawa, answer the follow- one tender was examined to develop FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT ing questions on the proposed urban park at Lansdowne Park. A summary This legal challenge cannot be Lansdowne Park, a project that will of comments will go to the design teams. Go to http://ottawa.ca/index, done alone. Your help will be need- require a minimum of $200 million click on 1) Welcome, 2) Tell us what you think. ed. Research and preparation by a of taxpayer’s money. The choice by • What would you, your family and friends like to do in a new urban trained litigator are required, and the city was to cut short a competi- park at Lansdowne? one has been selected. Clearly, the tive initiative for the entire park that • What elements or features do you think the new urban park should process will require both time and was already underway. Total control include? money. To allow for public support of the public park will change to • Do you have other comments that could help the designers come up of this application and action, a legal private landlord rights as a result of with a plan that would make this urban park a unique and special trust at Maclaren Corlett LLP has the non-competitive contract. This place within the city? been set up to collect and administer closed method has prevented due The survey was developed by the City of Ottawa, NCC, Parks Canada Agency. funds. process. Some have falsely been led It will cost $15,000 for the in- to believe that what has taken place, junction motion and an additional though distasteful, is legal. Such pro- $15,000 is anticipated for the review, nouncements of course are incorrect. for a total of $30,000. All monies The city attorney has publicly raised are for legal expenses alone. stated that the non-competitive pro- Monies not used will be returned by cess is legal because football and the the Trust to the contributors. Dona- construction of a stadium to enable tions can be made at any Scotia Bank football to take place in Ottawa are to the Lansdowne Park Legal Fund “unique.” The city auditor, a trained File #83540 or mailed directly to the accountant, simply repeated the city legal Trust Maclaren Corlett, Suite solicitor’s comments in his report. 1625, 5O O’Connor Street, Ottawa, Common sense will tell you that ON, KIP 6L2 or phoned in at 613- such an interpretation of the word 233-1146. “unique” is exceedingly large and This is not about stopping progress; that football is certainly not “unique” it is about following rules already in to the city of Ottawa. place to achieve best value for the cit- Some have said that there is no izens by way of open and transparent argument since sole-source or non- competitive practices. For questions competitive procurement is allowed or updates, please contact jemartin@ at the City of Ottawa. However, non- vo-ao.ca or call 613-898-1284. competitive procurement is only permitted in extremely rare cases. John E. Martin is a Glebe resident Examples of these might be during and local businessman in computer an ice storm (where time is of the technology. He is the proud father of essence) or in truly unique situa- a 12-year-old daughter and a keen tions where the only manufacturer supporter of professional and ama- of a medical device for ambulances teur sports. Legal experts in admin- has demonstrated that the device can istrative and municipal law have as- save lives but that there is only one sisted him in his research. Mr. Martin supplier. was a participant in the Design One must also understand that pro- Lansdowne initiative and has set up curement at the City of Ottawa has Vitally Ottawa -Absolument Ottawa, special provisions for what are called a volunteer public advocacy group “unsolicited bids.” An unsolicited bid for open competitive procurement may only be examined if there are no and quality design in Ottawa. The initiated projects either going on or City of Ottawa Procurement By-Law planned. The city had such an initi- may be seen at: http://www.city.ot- ated project with the design competi- tawa.on.ca/business/bids_contracts/ tion at Lansdowne Park. Contrary to bids_tenders_en.html. 8 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 GCA From your desktop to your doorstep! Your involvement critical Full service online Grocery Shopping to new GCA survey and Home Delivery available at ... In the last few weeks, we have participated in many meetings re- garding Lansdowne Park. You can etroglebe com read more below in the article by June Creelman, the chair of the GCA’s Lansdowne Park committee. In a... The committee’s hoped-for rest was short; the Lansdowne file is very active again! Caroline Other board members have been Hurry! busy assessing the proposed cancel- Vanneste Why not E-mail us your lation of the alternative schools pro- shopping list and we will gram, working with the Mutchmor deliver to your door! Life at the Glebe Community As- Parent Council Greening Committee, sociation always feels busy, but the participating in federal community see details at... last few weeks have been a blur. safety discussions, and so much more. www.metroglebe.com You’re likely aware of the fantastic So we think we’re doing a pretty good outpouring of community support for job, but we’d like to know whether the residents of the apartment build- you feel the same way! ing on Glebe Avenue that burned As mentioned last month, we are down last month. You can read more working with students at the Sprott about it elsewhere in this paper, but I School of Business on a change man- want to pass on the residents’ thanks. agement project. They’d like you to They and I have been overwhelmed assist them in their work by spend- by your generosity. We hope to meet ing five to ten minutes completing many of you at our fundraiser on Sat- a short, confidential survey on the urday, February 20. GCA at http://gca.questionpro.com. Check out our The city’s 2010 budget was final- If you have any questions about the Organic Meats... available online! ized last month, with most of the project, you can e-mail the students Check out our large selection of organic Weekly Specials major items affecting the Glebe (re- at [email protected]. products now available both instore & great recipes at... ported in last month’s column) re- Please help them – and us – figure and online. maining intact. The one big change, out how to serve you better. Or just www.metroglebe.com supported by our councillor, the say that we’re already doing a great BIA, and the GCA, is the deferral job – we’d be okay with that too! McKEEN of the reconstruction of Bank Street. And as always, you can contact us 754 Bank Street Interestingly, we’ve just had our first at [email protected] or attend a board Tel: (613) 232-9466 Fax: (613) 232-6502 meeting with the city about design- meeting and talk to us face-to-face. Store Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm ing the reconstruction of Bronson The next meeting is on Tuesday, Saturday 8:00am - 9:00pm / Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm Avenue (from the Queensway to the February 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Glebe Canal). Community Centre.

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BY JUNE CREELMAN part of the project out of the back- tangles 613-236-0765 The brief respite over Lansdowne rooms at city Hall and onto the pub- hair salon Park is over. The city is moving at lic stage. The five shortlisted teams breakneck speed to fulfill the con- are expected to be in Ottawa later ditions required before council con- this month. There should be an op- siders whether to approve the Lans- portunity for public observation and downe Park redevelopment in June input on the afternoon and evening of 2010. February 24. Check www.glebeca.ca These conditions require that the for details. city conduct a financial review, trans- The design competition is for less portation study, a retail strategy, a de- than half of Lansdowne Park. For sign competition for part of the site, the rest, the Ottawa Sports and En- plan a new trade and consumer show tertainment Group (OSEG) has hired facility, and more. its own design team (Barry Hobin, In its rush to meet these conditions, Richard Brisbin and the Cannon the city is again failing to follow due Group) to work on a residential, re- process. The mantra seems to be “get tail and stadium proposal. OSEG is it done,” rather than “get it done right.” anticipating that the city will give Over the past few weeks, the GCA them this land, but remember this is has been invited to several meetings not a done deal. with the city. This has helped us to Overseeing all design work for the understand what is going on but entire site is an advisory panel, led there has been little opportunity for by George Dark. real input. It remains to be seen how all the There is one glimmer of light in pieces—design, transportation, busi- all this: the design competition for ness, finances and governance—will the canal-side part of Lansdowne. come together. Visit the GCA web- This is a positive step that will take site for updates.

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Responding to prorogation Homeowners: sponsible government rests on the ability of citizens to speak to their Interested in the new government through their elected representatives. Holding government MicroFIT Program? to account is key to any functioning democracy, and when that right is denied, the primary function of our democracy is affected. MP It is important to note that prior to Paul prorogation, the government refused Dewar to comply with an order of the House of Commons to hand over docu- 800 Bank Street Canadians are justifiably dis- ments in relation to the Afghan de- February 23 7-9 p.m. appointed by Stephen Harper’s anti- tainee abuse issue. A committee mo- democratic decision to prorogue Par- tion asking for the same documents $20 liament. At a time when our troops had the same fate. Later, government are fighting in Afghanistan, our com- members boycotted meetings of the TO REGISTER: E-mail Sean at [email protected] special committee which had been munity is still hurting from the reces- or call 613-266-1037 (space is limited) sion, and we have an emerging cli- given its mandate by Parliament to mate crisis before us, Stephen Harper oversee the mission in Afghanistan. has placed his own narrow partisan The frivolous reasons given by the issues ahead of the well-being of the government as to why they decided to nation. suspend Parliament are not credible. With the abrupt shutting down of They have gone from saying they our nation’s Parliament, many have wanted time off to enjoy the Olympics to arguing that democracy is bad for asked the questions: Why does it GleSebrvineg�thPe Gelebte arHea�sinoces1976...pital matter? Why was it done? and What the economy. Do the Conservatives can we do to ensure that it doesn’t believe that Canadians are naive? happen again? It is clear that Stephen What can we do to protect our Harper wanted to avoid scrutiny on democratic institution? We have to the Afghan detainee issue and was speak out. I’ve set up a page on my anxious to “recalibrate” Senate com- website on this issue. To sign a peti- 259335 Ba-8nk S32tree6t mittees to his benefit. He was hoping tion against the prorogation, please (just south of�the Queensway) that Canadians wouldn’t notice, or go to www.pauldewar.ca. Tell Ste- Weekdays 8-7, Saturday 9-2:30 worse, wouldn’t care. But clearly he phen Harper to end the abuse of pro- was wrong. I have received close to rogation for partisan purposes. Housecalls available a thousand messages from people We also need to reform our Par- Free�parking across the country protesting the liamentary procedures. In the weeks prorogation and calling for account- ahead, my New Democratic col- Students & seniors welcome. leagues and I will put forward pro- ability. We care for dogs,�cats, ferrets, rabbits,�reptiles,�birds & other pets Why do Canadians care? The pri- posals that would return accountabil- mary function of Parliament is to ity to our government. Dr. Hussein Fattah DANJO CREATIONS (613)526-4424 pass laws and hold the government Paul Dewar, 613-946-8682; www. accountable. In fact, the idea of re- pauldewar.ca. BRENT

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Ottawa is the only major Canadian city with a transit system entirely to rest for another 12 dependent on diesel buses. This isn’t good news months. The principal Cat ice because buses have no economies of scale. In local service issue of is the ice fact, it is the opposite, they have dis-economies this budget was wheth- of sudden friendship. of scale. The larger a bus system becomes, the er or not to cut the #6 It lights across the surface more expensive it is to run. For example, if you bus route completely. in round, brittle bubbles add 1,000 new riders to an electric rail system, it Councillor OC Transpo has re- that will shatter to reveal requires two drivers and investment in a couple duced the service on the stronger stuff beneath. of non-powered, simple to maintain, cars. To Clive add 1,000 new riders to a bus system requires Doucet this line, as well as on Cat ice comes before the spring many of the old City when the sun strengthens a new bus driver for every additional 80 riders, of Ottawa lines, to the in the sky and about ten new $600,000 self-powered buses point where it is so in- and the blessed feeling of warmer days with the accompanying expense of mechanics frequent, transit riders often have to choose to take less direct rises with the morning. and garages to service them. routes to their destinations on lines that run more regularly. The operating cost comparisons of bus service Ottawa is a rich city and has experienced many decades of to light rail are remarkable. Toronto’s surface rail strong growth and strong employment, so the question that is worth asking is system pays for itself. Ottawa’s bus system doesn’t even cover 50 per cent of why is each city budget such a difficult process? 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Firstly, the Glebe-St. James United Church Refuge Project Com- mittee brought the Khamphoune family of six here from a refugee camp in Thailand and the Ian family was settled McKercher in a three-bedroom apartment on St. Pat- rick Street. Kham- The February, 1980, edition of bou, the 18-year old the Glebe Report was dominated by sister of Bounkeo coverage of candidates for the fed- who was the father of eral election to be held on Febru- the family, was work- ary 18. The minority Conservative ing at Leone John- government of Joe Clark had been ston’s Hair Stylists at defeated on a non-confidence vote 782 Bank Street (now in December,1979. Ten candidates Third Avenue Spa). contested the Ottawa Centre seat, Khambou attended including Glebe residents Robin English classes in the Matthews, leader of the National morning and worked Party, and John Smart, representing towards her license the NDP. This was the first elec- as a hairstylist in the tion in which the Rhinoceros Party afternoon. in ESL classes at the High School of ure of Fifth Avenue Court. Numer- contested Ottawa Centre and David Secondly, a Laotian family con- Commerce, while Somsanook was ous residents expressed anger at the Langille was their candidate. (He sisting of Phet, Thou and six-year attending a special class for immi- way the developer had proceeded. placed fourth in the field of ten). old Somsanook Phamisith, who were grant children at Connaught. Howard Smith and John McLeod, Incumbent John Evans held the seat sponsored by the Glebe Neighbour- It is interesting to note that the president and past president to the for the Liberals. hood Sponsorship Group, arrived in Glebe Report for February 1980 GCA, both spoke against the roof. Project 4000, aimed at bringing Ottawa in December, and were tem- pointed out that on January 16, 1980, Said McLeod, “The general feeling Vietnamese refugees to Ottawa, had porarily staying with a family in the Ottawa City Council upheld Planning seems to be that city hall can’t say no two stories with Glebe connections. Glebe. Phet and Thou were registered Board’s decision to allow enclos- to the developer.”

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By Robyn Miller “Heritage Day is an opportunity for all the local museums, historical groups, Whether you love to play hockey, lacrosse, curl or ski, Heritage Day 2010 institutions and professionals to come together in one place as a focal point is something you do not want to miss. Tuesday, February 16 from noon until to celebrate Ottawa’s rich and diverse heritage,” said Cynthia Smith, cultural 3 p.m., sports enthusiasts and heritage lovers alike are all invited to celebrate planner for the City of Ottawa. Sports played a big role in that diverse herit- Heritage Day at the Ottawa City Hall by participating in an abundance of ac- age. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw an expanding variety of athletic tivities organized around the theme “The Heritage of Sport and Recreation.” activities and Canadians were quick to embrace these sporting pleasures. “This The City of Ottawa will host the event and celebrations will include music, event allows the general public to become engaged in the history of the city entertainment and displays presented at Ottawa City Hall by more than 50 and discover opportunities to learn more,” said Smith. local heritage groups including museums, historical societies and archives. The event is free of charge and a perfect opportunity to support local histor- Vintage Stock Theatre will perform an historical vignette, while dozens of ical groups and museums throughout the region. For more information visit costumed characters will circulate among the crowd. www.ottawa.ca/heritage.

Glebe History Quiz Cynthia Smith encourages the community to explore the history of Ottawa through quizzes. So, test your knowledge of Ottawa heritage and Glebe history with the quiz below.

1. In 1906, the Glebe Presbyterian Church built by J.W.H. Watts opened 6. The name “Glebe” comes from the Latin word “gleba” which means at the corner of First Avenue and which other street? what? a. O’Connor Street a. Clod of earth b. Lyon Street b. Property c. Percy Street c. Globe 2. Fifth Avenue in the Glebe was originally known by what name? 7. “Horseless” streetcars arrived in Ottawa in 1891 by the Ottawa Elec- a. Dow’s Road tric Railway Co. They traveled from Albert Street to what location? b. Mutchmor Street a. Patterson’s Creek c. Abbotsford Street b. Lansdowne Park 3. How many Grey Cup championships have been determined in the c. Bank and First Glebe’s Lansdowne Park? 8. From 1830 there was to be no road in the Glebe, except for the canal a. Four access road, until this street was built in 1865: b. Six a. Bank Street c. Eight b. O’Connor Street 4. The “Great Glebe Garage Sale” is a long-standing tradition within c. Monk Street the community. When does it take place? 9. How many Stanley Cup championships have been determined in the a. The first Saturday in May Glebe? b. The fourth Saturday in May a. None c. The first weekend in June b. One 5. Can you identify the object in this photo? c. Six d. Ten 10. Bank Street was for a time called Esther Street, named after this eum s man’s wife: M u a. Alexander Mutchmor

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N c. Colonel By Answers on page 38 a. A butterfly trap b. A musical instrument Quiz questions developed by City of Ottawa, Heritage Development and c. A soap saver archives staff and Ian McKercher of the Glebe Historical Society.

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experience in the restaurant industry Some of the events featured will be and are excited about this new op- a Sens game night, and with the up- portunity in our great neighborhood. coming Olympics, various Olympic The MVP Lounge has gone through theme nights consisting of special some extensive renovations on the menus, games for the kids and priz- inside and outside. The inside has es. In addition, the MVP Lounge is received a complete makeover from also looking to get connected with floor to ceiling with lots of space to the community’s athletes and rising accommodate families, sports teams sports figures through sponsorship and anybody else with a healthy ap- of local children’s and adult sports petite for food and drink. Accom- teams and programs. panying the interior renovations The MVP Lounge is located where was the installation of multiple flat Humphreys used to be, with plenty screen televisions so that customers of parking available. Their website can enjoy the latest sporting events can provide you with contact infor- while enjoying a great meal or a few mation, sponsorship details and in- drinks. formation about upcoming events The menu at The MVP lounge is and contests. The friendly owners ob Khare R quite extensive. They are happy to and staff invite everyone to drop by offer a breakfast, lunch and dinner and see the newly renovated restau-

Photo: menu with a wide selection of healthy rant. Don’t hesitate to try out the DIY (Do it Yourself) workshops for titioners they have on staff, as well options and specials. They also have great menu. making their own customized body as a more in depth description of the a kids’ menu and activity sheets to The MVP Lounge is now fully licensed. care products.The store will supply products and services they offer such keep the little ones entertained while all the necessary materials and equip- as upcoming workshops or events, as you dine. The MVP Lounge will be The MVP Lounge ment and everything will be done on well as store hours. Come visit Plan- hosting special theme-oriented sport- 683 Bank Street site. et Botanix today and visit the garden ing event nights throughout the year. 613-680-0344 Along with body care products of healing. and holistic healing, Planet Botanix Planet Botanix offers a variety of organic garden- New location: 310 Bank St. ing supplies. These include organic 613-230-0222 seeds and plants, organic fertilizers, www.planetbotanix.com various herbs, and vitamin minerals for soil treatments. They also offer a selection of pots and a multitude of Welcome to the gardening accessories. Neighborhood MVP Heather has really enjoyed working Glebe residents now have another in the Glebe and becoming friends dining option available to them for with her customers. She looks for- breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The ward to this continued relationship MVP Lounge has been open for at the new location, which is why business since December 28 and the she chose to move somewhere close. response has been great. Owners To obtain additional information on Paul Lavoie, Trevor Ford, and Mi- ob Khare

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information on the types of prac- The three owners have many years of Photo: 16 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 ABBOTSFORD Sham·rock-a-thon 2010 A special day away By Pat Goyeche The luck of the Irish will be with us all on Saturday, March 13 from 2-4 p.m. By Julie Ireton on the second floor of The Glebe Centre’s main building facing Monk Street. For the first time in a long We’ve changed the venue and the date to match up with the annual St. Patrick time, Abbotsford House has Day Parade and the spirit of the occasion. spaces available in its very This is our 13th annual Rock-a-thon fundraiser where we ask for up to 12 popular Alzheimer’s Day teams of rockers to canvas their colleagues and friends for pledges. The aim is Away program. The program to keep the chair moving for two hours, all the while enjoying entertainment allows caregivers some res- and encouragement from the audience. Kevin Nelson from Majic100 Morning pite and gives patients an Show has graciously agreed to chair the event and is sure to line up an excel- active day outside the house. lent team of celebrity rockers and pledges!

“It gives them dignity and he We are seeking pledges as well as corporate sponsorship. If you want to lend a sense of belonging,” says c your business name to our charitable cause, learn more about our organization oye Shannan Dunne. Dunne’s G and the event, please contact Karen Joynt at 613-238-2727, ext. 323. parents suffer from two dif- ferent levels of dementia.

They are in their 70s and Photo: Pat attend the Alzheimer’s Day Volunteers in the Day Away program are Louise Program once a week at Card (foreground) and Elizabeth Hassan (back- Abbotsford. ground), who are seen arranging displays for the “I know they’re there and program that celebrated the theme of weddings. that they’re safe. It takes a down to Florida.’ Dad has days he great worry off your mind. It’s the has a really good time; other times safety that helps,” explains Dunne. he says he was bored,” she laughs. Both her parents live with her, her According to the Alzheimer’s Soci- husband and their two young chil- ety of Canada, in the next 30 years, a dren. She says she drops her parents new case of Alzheimer’s or dementia, off and she has the day off to do er- will be diagnosed every two minutes. rands or just rest. Already, close to 500,000 people are The Day Away begins at 9 a.m. living with dementia in Canada. This Dunne picks her parents up at 3 p.m. puts a lot of pressure on the families Clients living in the Glebe catchment who take care of these patients; espe- area can be picked up by the Glebe cially if they live at home. Centre mini-bus in the morning and For Shannan Dunne, the constant dropped off at home at the end of the care of her parents is taking its toll. day. “It’s getting tough,” admits Dunne. The clients do lots of different ac- Her parents are on a waiting list to tivities, depending on the season. In become residents at the Glebe Cen- the fall, they take a ride out to the Coldwell Banker Rhodes & Company... tre. “The volunteers and staff at Gatineau hills to see the fall colours. Abbotsford House are fantastic. And Celebrating 70 years of providing responsible Sometimes they watch short docu- best of all, they treat my parents with mentaries on nature or do arts and and reliable real estate service in Ottawa respect. They always make them feel crafts. They also sing, play shuffle comfortable, welcome and import- www.cbrhodes.com board, snooker, golf and varied card ant.” games, all according to their individ- The Abbotsford program costs ual abilities. Dunne says her mother $30.00 a day per person. Attendees appreciates being able to get out and are fed lunch and snacks at tea-time. see the people she’s gotten to know Anyone interested in the program at Abbotsford. needs to get in touch with Abbots- “It’s the stimulation,” explains ford @ The Glebe Centre at (613- Dunne. “Mom’s lonely. She doesn’t 230-5730) and the Community Care really have anyone to talk to. But Access Centre (613-745-5525) to get she’ll look forward to her days away a spot in the program. and say, ‘I wonder if so-and-so got

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Spring / Summer Programs and Camp Registration begins March 2, 3, 4 and 8 It is hard to believe with all this snow on the ground that it is time to think about your spring and summer plans. I am very excited to announce that GNAG is offering an unbelievable line-up of new programs you won’t Mary want to miss. Check out this month’s Tsai- insert in the Glebe Report for the best Davies program guide of the season. You can also pick up your program guide at the Glebe Community Centre. Online registration for dance programs begins Tuesday, March 2; preschool registration begins Wednesday, March 3; and registration for all other programs begins Thursday, March 4. Summer programs, soccer and camp registration begin Monday, March 8 at 9 p.m. Go to www.gnag.ca and click on REGIS- TRATION, then follow the prompts. Online registration begins at 11 p.m. and is ongoing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We accept Visa and MasterCard. In- person and telephone registration begin the day following online registration, during regular office hours. March Break Camp is now accepting registration! We are currently accepting registration for our very popular March Break Camps. We have a fantastic line-up that caters to all interests. Enjoy your spring break at the Glebe Community Centre and experience one of our specialties: Traditional March Break Camp - Time Warp (5-12 years) Kinder Break Camp (3-6 years) Dance Camp (5-12 years) Pottery Camp (6-12 years) Galloping Gourmet (6-12 years) Art Camp (6-12 years) March Break Lunch Club (for those who are attending Dance and Pottery camps) For more details, visit our website at www.gnag.ca or contact us at 613-233- 8713. Glamour in the Glebe May 7-8 This spring, GNAG is pleased to present its fourth annual Jewelry Show. This event celebrates all women – mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, grandmothers and friends. There will be 28 jewellers exhibiting and selling their beautiful, wearable works of art during this two-day show. This is a perfect opportunity to get a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift. Join us Friday evening, May 7, for a special opening event! Your $5.00 ticket includes refreshments, a jewelry fashion show, and an opportunity to meet the jewellers. This event will be licensed. Mark your calendar and make it a girl’s night out. On Saturday, May 8, admission is FREE. Would you like to become a vendor? We are currently accepting applica- tions. You can find out more about our Jewelry Show by going to our website. Go to www.gnag.ca/events/jewelryshow and download your application, or contact us at 613-233-8713, or email: [email protected]. You can also pick up your application at the Glebe Community Centre. Carleton University’s College of Humanities Speaker Series To invoke the Rolling Stones seminal al- bum Beggar’s Banquet, “Please Allow Me To Introduce Myself, I’m A Man of Wealth and Taste” and the topic of the next Glebe lecture! Dr. Kim Stratton of Carleton’s College of Humanities will discuss the history of Old Nick, in a lecture entitled: They Call Me “Bringer of the Light:” A History of Satan In Western Thought. Dr. Stratton’s talk will trace the develop- ment of the character Satan from his earli- est appearances in the Hebrew bible, where he is a servant of God, acting in the role of heavenly prosecutor, to later conceptions of him as God’s opponent and source of ultimate evil in the world. Dr. Stratton will examine how Satan has been used to mar- ginalize certain groups of people and to anathematize certain kinds of knowledge and questioning behaviour. Finally, Dr. Stratton will consider how Satan’s endur- ing presence on the silver screen reflects a continued preoccupation with evil, rebel- BEST lion, and threats of social dissolution. Dr. Stratton conducts research in the history of religions in late antiquity. Her research covers the fields of early Christianity, Rabbinic Judaism, as well as Greco-Roman culture and religion. Her recent book, Naming the Witch, won the F. W. Beare Book Award hosted by the Canadian Society of Biblical Stud- ies. The lecture starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 25 in Scotton Hall and all are welcome. Moreover, admission is free so you don’t have to sell your soul to get in! 18 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 TRAVEL Glebites climb Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak

by Ashwin Shingadia dren with debilitating illness (www. At last on top of the world! After makeawish.ca/kiliclimb). CAN Fund ten days trekking, foot-slogging, rock supports amateur athletes for the climbing, doubts about making it to Olympics in Vancouver (2010) and the top, years of preparation, training London (2012) (www.canadianath- and countless discussions, Judy Field letesnow.ca/current-events/can-do- and Murray Kronick from the Glebe campaign.html). NA’AMAT Canada reached Uhuru Peak, the summit of is a national women’s organization Mount Kilimanjaro, on January 11. which helps women and children in “Kilima-Ngiaro” in the local Swahili Israel and Canada (www.naamat. dialect means “journey which has no com). The goal was to raise $5,895 ending.” for each of their charities by asking The feelings of the six climbers in for sponsorship of $1 per meter of the group ranged from euphoria, ec- altitude climbed. stasy and power to relief. Judy was The spirit of adventure has mo- excited: “I did not feel euphoria; the tivated many explorers. The Greek air was thin, time short, I wanted to geographer Ptolemy first mentioned take photos and look around.” Murray Kilimanjaro some 1,800 years ago. felt relief: “On summit day, I wasn’t A German missionary, Johann Reb- sure I would make it because of the mann (1849) wrote about the snow- lack of oxygen at high altitude. I had capped peak next to the equator. decided a hundred times that I would Ultimately, the German geographer, quit, but Judy, the guides and other Murray and Judy at the peak of Kilimanjaro Hans Meyer and the alpinist Ludwig members of our group supported me riors attempted to scale the peak Why were they climbing Kiliman- Purtsdeller were the first explorers to in my determination to continue, not only to be defeated by fatigue, cold jaro? For how long had they planned reach the highest peak in Africa on to give up.” and the anger of the mountain gods and prepared? October 4, 1889. Ernest Hemingway The view was spectacular and (acute mountain sickness in mod- They were inspired by the Kili- also “immortalised” the mountain breathtaking. The snow they saw ern parlance). This group was well manjaro Grannies, especially by in his story “Snows of Kilimanjaro” from down below at the Keys Hotel fortified with pills – Malarone for the founder Gisele Lalonde Mans- (1938). in Moshi on their first day, from the malaria, Diamox to fight the gods – field, as well as by their own spirit Judy and Murray were also out for many camps, and the narrow wind- layers of clothing, good hiking boots of adventure. Six ordinary women adventure and they are both “keep- ing paths as they climbed up, turned to keep warm, tents to sleep in with climbed Kilimanjaro in 2007 and fit” and “health” enthusiasts. Judy out to be immense glaciers. As in warm sleeping bags and three guides wrote a book, Kilimanjaro: A Pur- even publishes a magazine Health- Canada’s North, they reflect the blue to show the way, accompanied by poseful Journey.Proceeds from sales wise Ottawa – your local guide to of the sky, and boast layers and lay- twenty-eight porters to carry water, support Stephen Lewis’ founda- improved health and well-being. ers of ice/snow, crags and crevasses, food and equipment. The weather tion – Grandmother to Grandmother Both are in their fifties, “We are out all clinging onto the Kibo slopes, on the seven-day upward climb was Campaign and the Snowy Owl AIDS for adventure,” said Judy. “We have which are only three degrees below ever changing, but according to Judy, Foundation. never climbed it.” They have been the equator. they never got wet. The coldest tem- Judy and Murray chose their own training since 2007: “We started hik- Kilimanjaro, an extinct volcano, is peratures were around -8 Celsius and charities: Make-a-Wish Foundation, ing, spinning, walking marathons the tallest mountain in Africa. Legend not too windy – the gods had been CAN Fund and Na’amat Canada. and half-marathons, and climbing has it that successive chiefs and war- favourable. Make-a-Wish Foundation helps chil- stairs and steps – in buildings, around

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urray Kroniurray long shower first. This was a real “we are told that they are quickly M luxury.” They had also arranged a disappearing. If that is the case, ex- three-day safari in Lake Manyara periencing their wonder and grandeur Photo: and the Ngorongoro Crater after was indeed a blessing.” View of Kibo Peak from the Keys Hotel in Moshi Parliament.” In earlier years, Judy There are many companies in the cycled around Cabot Trail in Cape adventure tour business and it is im- Breton (Glebe Report, January 16, portant to scrutinize them carefully 2004, p.16). To get a feel for moun- in terms of what they offer, qualifica- tains, they tackled Mount Tremblant, tions of personnel, their experience north of Montreal and hiked in the and costs. Murray found that Tusker Gatineau. Trail was the most qualified for high altitude certificate training, well re- spected and had over 30 years of ex- perience taking hik- ers to Kilimanjaro. ck Murray was im- ck pressed that Tusker guides carried a urray Kroniurray pulse-oximeter on Kroniurray M the trip and checked M them twice a day. Photo: Photo: Neighbouring Mt. Mehru, an extinct volcano Glaciers at the summit 20 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 Taste in the Glebe Photos: Giovanni

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Winterlude Photos: Wendy Philpott

Upcoming Winterlude Weekends February 13-14 and 19-21 Walk, skate or go by Sno-Bus (Queen E. Driveway) Sno-bus stops in parentheses • Portraits on Ice (Bank Street Bridge) • Giant Tiger train and urban art (Dow’s Lake) • Aboriginal traditions (Lansdowne Park) • Interactive fun, photos, ice carvings, skating lessons, culinary demos and Skate for Haiti events (Fifth Avenue) • Ice carving, demos, First Nations and Chinese Lion dances and DJs (Confederation Park) Schedule details and event updates at Winterlude.gc.ca or 613-239-5000.

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With more than 25 wide-ranging in excited and ready to start an art artwork choices, the relaxed pace of project.” What makes this art focus so health-giving too is that “many early bidding began to intensify, es- “Sneak Attack” by Heather Bale “George” by Gwendolyn Best pecially as certain ‘hot’ items started of these youth are finding a voice to attract more attention, speculation, through the arts,” often for the very and wonder too, at the amounts being first time. bid. “I do a teaching with these youth Bob Acton’s photograph of Steve every week,” declares Sky with wise Marriner’s harmonica and micro- insight into the practical needs for phone which was signed by Steve, ‘voice’ development, “and then they was one example of the bidding bat- can use that as a base to create some- tles. Steve and his companions, Tony thing that is on their heart – what has spoken to them.” Developing bonds D and Matt Sobb of MonkeyJunk “Life is” by Ellen Schowalter “Can you hear it?” by Bruce Wozny fame recently won an incredible five of trust and relationship between the Four Legs Good is an exhibit of paintings of animals by five local artists: Maple Blues awards. As the band got young folk, their families, and the Heather Bale, Gwendolyn Best, Meredith Olson, Ellen Schowalter and Bruce its start at Irene’s Pub, the competi- staff of The Eagle’s Cry serves as Wozny. The “Four Legs” in the title refers to the chant by Snowball in George tive bidding was a fitting tribute to one important outcome of the art- Orwell’s classic and prophetic satire, Animal Farm. You may remember, it their musical genius. The last five making. As well, one aspect of teach- goes, “Four legs good, two legs bad.” The title of the show is somewhat tongue minutes of the auction were tense ing responsibility means that “each in cheek, not wanting to start a revolution by the four-footed, but rather at- with alert anticipation as determined child or youth has their own palette tempting to show the beauty and kinship we share with other life forms. buyers hovered close by their selected and must clean up after themselves Heather Bale is a local artist, well known for her exquisite, realistic paintings work(s) hoping for a coup and trying as well – all ages…from 2 to 18.” in oil of birds and other nature studies. Gwendolyn Best continues her sensi- to fend off any last second chance- This shows that respect for the art tive exploration of cat images in acrylic. She has added graffiti-like elements takers. What an evening! – and so materials and processes are built into to these new, tenderly lovely paintings. Gwendolyn is the creator of many very far from silent! all the creative activities that enliven Glebe Report covers and the wonderful ink drawings that enliven the paper. Due to the outstanding generosity The Eagle’s Cry programme. Meredith Olson is noted for her insightful, beautifully painted pet portraits of all artist-donors and their equally “With this money, we will be able and atmospheric landscapes. Ellen Schowalter is known for her bold handling generous buyers, $2,000 has been to invest in more art supplies so that of paint, exploration of colour/emotional states and tends toward abstraction. raised to provide art supplies for the these youth can find different media Bruce Wozny likes to paint animals, especially dogs and ungulates, and has native outreach ministry, The Eagle’s for expressing themselves.” This is done portraits of humans and their pets. His new paintings of deer capture a Cry. This modest grassroots centre, Angie and Sky’s deeply grateful re- brief moment of recognition between the two and four-footed creatures. located in Thunder Bay, is run by sponse. The Eagle’s Cry sends heart- Sky and Angie Hedrick and their filled thanks to all the artist-donors The Glebe Community Centre and art-buyers at Irene’s and the dedicated team of volunteers. “The 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa arts are incorporated into all our pro- wider community for their incredible generosity and support. If you are interested in showing your work gramming,” explains Angie, with an at the Glebe Community Centre, please e-mail [email protected].

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Award Winning Musicians March 7: Siblings Bryan Cheng, cello and Silvie Cheng, piano, present a concert of passionate cello-piano dialogues and solos from Bach, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, and others. Admission is $10, $7 for students and seniors. Admis- sion by donation is always welcome. A reception will follow the concert. by Margret Brady race scene was also filmed with off On Friday and Saturday, March 5 scene drama, including the death of All concerts are held at 2:30 p.m. Sundays at Glebe-St. James United Church, and 6, Ottawa’s Seventeen Voyces a stuntman in the first version that 650 Lyon Street at First Avenue. For more information, contact the church at chamber choir, directed by Kevin was shot in Rome. Other portions of www.glebestjames.ca or 613-236-0617. Reeves, will present the 1924 silent the pivotal scene were shot in Los film classicBen-Hur at St. Matthew’s Angeles. Anglican Church in the Glebe. Once Francis X. Bushman played the accompanied by music from Carl villain Messala, and unlike Novarro, Orff’s compelling work Carmina learned how to drive a team of horses Burana, this Biblical epic figures as and a chariot competently. When the the most expensive silent film ever Charlton Heston version of the film made. was made in 1959, Heston quipped Ben-Hur, starring ”Latin lover” that “the only man in Hollywood Ramon Novarra in the title role, will who can drive a chariot is Francis X. be projected on a large screen and Bushman – and he’s too old!” accompanied by live choral music. When the epic was released in The stunning “primitive” oratorio, 1925, it was promoted as “the picture based on medieval poetry, was first every Christian ought to see.” Its reli- performed in 1937. At the time it was gious scenes and Ben-Hur’s entrance an instant hit. This presentation will into Rome were shot in two-strip showcase organist Matthew Larkin, a Technicolor, although the chariot battery of percussionists, and Quebec race was not. bass baritone Philip Holmes. A final- “This may be the most challen- ist on the Bravo original television ging silent film production we have series Bathroom Divas, he has sung undertaken,” says Reeves, who has with Opera Lyra Ottawa, performing wanted to bring this version of Ben- Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Brahms’ Hur to Ottawa for years. “The film is Requiem and Vaughn Williams Five a tour de force and Carl Orff’s work TWO NIGHTS OF BLUES & GOSPEL Mystical Songs. The superb Seven- is powerful and evocative – a great teen Voyces’ choir will be boosted match.” by eight additional singers. Seventeen Voyces choir has pre- For Ben-Hur, a total of 200,000 sented several silent film screenings WITH THE feet of film was shot for the - char over the past few years including The iot race scene alone. Edited down Hunchback of Notre Dame, Phantom to 750 feet, the scene has been fre- of the Opera and Peter Pan. These REVEREND quently copied, most recently in ingenious film presentations have the “pod race scene” in Star Wars attracted large crowds of silent film Episode 1. The silent film’s chariot buffs and music lovers. ERNIE COX Seventeen Voyces and Ben Hur (1924) Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6 at 7:30 pm. St. Matthew’s Church, 130 Glebe Ave. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students, and they AND BAND are available at Book Bazaar, 417 Bank St., Compact Music, 785A Bank St. and 190 Bank St., Leading Note, 317 Elgin St., Herb & Spice Shop, 1310 Wellington St. W. or at the door. For information, please go to www. seventeenvoyces.ca. 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It is a film you will see dess of Vogue magazine, and she can make or break either first hand or in the inevitable copy- someone. cat productions that will be coming to a You may have seen the ‘fictionalized’ version of theatre near you in the near future. I think Anna played by Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears everyone should see it with the possible Prada. This is the documentary. Anna rarely smiles exception of younger children, although and is not a warm and friendly person. Cuddly is not this entirely depends on how sensitive they a word that comes to mind. might be to the climactic battle scenes. The only person who can handle her, so to speak, is Grace Coddington, creative Otherwise, it is not even as scary as Jurassic Park (1993). director at Vogue. She was a former glamour model, posing for famous British You can’t talk about Avatar without talking about its creator, James Cam- photographers Lord Snowdon and David Bailey, although you wouldn’t know it eron. The Ontarian who went off to Hollywood to fulfil his dream of be- to see her now, following extensive plastic surgery after a car accident years ago. coming a screenwriter, ended up writing and directing the two most com- Grace is a major character in this documentary focusing on the preparation of the mercially successful films of all time with a total gross revenue over six September 2007 issue of Vogue. The film is fascinating. billion dollars. His big break came with the Terminator films (1984-1991) Grace arranges the shoots, supervises them, and even dresses the models, rare but he also gave us other sci-fi classics like Aliens (1986) and The Abyss at her level, but she’s admittedly old-fashioned. She’s the most important kid on (1989). Then in 1997, he created Titanic, which, regardless of whether you the block when it comes to selection before things get to Anna. When photos go love or hate it (the majority of people fall in the former category), was a up on the white board for Anna to keep or kill, it’s usually Grace’s photo shoots film that was able to touch people, while at the same time giving them an that live. adventure-filled ride. It’s a movie that can be watched over and over for its Vogue is a world of glamour. The locations are intricate and beautiful, the simple compelling love story. clothes are far beyond what people wear every day, and the shoots can easily cost Avatar is like Titanic in many ways. It has both over-the-top special effects $50,000. Talented photographers are hired and fired. And Anna often rejects the that will satisfy the most geeky amongst us and, at the same time, presents best photos. a simple good-versus-evil plot that anyone can understand. I can’t imagine We see one particular picture that Grace can’t believe Anna has dumped. It’s an anyone objecting to the wonderful special effects, and on that note, this is amazing, brilliant, intricate shot with an array of models. “She took out the best two pictures,” Grace gasps in disbelief, looking very disappointed. We learn that one of those films that must be seen in a real theatre in IMAX 3-D, or at the working for Vogue is an extremely frustrating job. The September 2007 issue of very least the regular 3-D. There was a 2-D version released but that would Vogue is 840 pages, weighing almost five pounds. really diminish the absolutely beautiful scenery that Cameron and his team The film is a must see; take a dive into a cutthroat world that most of us have created for the planet Pandora. In fact, if you were to plan your viewing so never experienced. that you left before the all too predictable finale and only watched the first two hours, you would come away with what is the heart of the film. The Young Victoria That brings me to the only blemish on this otherwise amazing film. I am Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée not sure why Cameron felt that he had to drive home that army men are Rated: PG bad and native people are good and pure, but he certainly spent more time A palace can be a prison, the young Victoria insists when we first meet her. In- on this theme than I felt was necessary. It certainly does contrast the peace- deed, she can’t even walk down the stairs by herself. Someone has to accompany ful “noble savage” lifestyle of the native population against the anything- her and hold her hand. When you are a royal, there are strict rules to be obeyed. for-a-buck corporate land-raping conglomerate (backed by legions of ex- Victoria adheres to them until she becomes the new Queen; then she begins to marines just to drive the point home), but I found myself cringing more exercise her new-found power. But she has to learn that people have agendas, and than cheering during the final one-on-one battle between the hero and the she doesn’t always make the right decisions, with dire consequences. villain. Yet in the end it is a must-see film, if only to experience the future Aside from politics, the film is a romantic period piece about Victoria’s life of cinema. with Prince Albert. It is intriguing to view because of the elaborate sets, the costumes, and the re-enactment of life at the time. The acting is superb: Victoria (Emily Blunt), Prince Albert (Rupert Friend) and King William (wonderfully interpreted by Jim Broadbent). Both films are showing at local theatres. MOVIE AT THE MAYFAIR THEATRE - Family Day - February 15th

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SCHOOLS Glebe Report February 12, 2010 25 Putting students first Happy New Year. May 2010 bring opportunities for happiness, peace and success. Good luck on your exam results and For all your congratulations on Arts Nite 2009. It was an awesome performance. Corpus Christi Elementary School is back in full swing and is accepting Trustee kindergarten registrations. This annual travel needs. Kathy event began on January 25 and wel- Ablett comes students who turn 4 years of age OCSB by December 31, 2010. The programs are top-notch. The parent community is so involved and a patient staff is dedi- cated to the success of your children. 740 Bank St. 613.565.3555 www.travelcuts.com

Supporting “Step by Step,” the head boy and head girl of Immaculata High School spoke about the “Torch of Life Relay” and the school’s continuing ef- forts to raise awareness of organ and tissue donations. Left to right: Student Sarah Dodsworth, Trustee Kathy Ablett, Student Ben Gunn-Doerge and Vice- Principal Phil Capobianco. Early Learning Program (ELP) Update – 12 Schools Approved Starting in September 2010, the Ottawa Catholic School Board will begin phasing in full-day learning for four and five year-old kindergarten students. The 12 schools chosen for implementation in phase-one were chosen based on several criteria. They are: community need; space availability; school readi- ness to implement; positive impact of program on student achievement; and low/zero impact on existing child-care programs. Some of the selected schools are located in low-income neighbourhoods. Please check our website for a list of the phase-one ELP schools. The Ministry of Education has teams writing curriculum for the full-day program and the Elementary Student Success Department is also reviewing program options. Full-day kindergarten students will receive 75 minutes of Check out our French instruction every day. Minor upgrades at some schools will be made under the Facilities Renewal Program. Existing cross-boundary policies will apply; transfers are granted for exceptional circumstances or, at the elementary new level, for care-giving reasons. The Communications Department is coordinat- ing news releases, mobile signs at the 12 ELP sites and information on the Board’s website. titles ELP Before- and After-School Programs During the school year, the selected ELP sites will also offer before and after &gift school programs led by registered early childhood educators. These programs are optional and will be available for a reasonable fee. Subsidies will be avail- able for some families, based on financial need. These programs will be simi- items! lar to our current before- and after-school programs run at other schools. Balanced Day Pilot Project The board received a report on the successful pilot project in two schools of the Balanced School Day. A balanced school day plan rearranges the time periods during the day to allow for three blocks of 90-110 minutes of uninter- rupted learning sessions divided by two nutrition/recess breaks. Dr. Lauren Figueredo outlined that the pilot schools had experienced more time for core subjects, less homework needed to be assigned, and students and • Gift their families were more focused on preparing healthier foods for the nutrition breaks. Principal Micheline Harvey from St. Emily and Principal Michael Schreider Certifi cates from St. Isidore implemented the new schedule in March 2009. After almost a year of experience, both school communities are enthusiastic about sharing • their experiences with other schools. Gift Superintendent of Student Success – Elementary Diane Jackson and her team have developed communication and action plans. They will consult with Registry staff, students and parents at other schools that might be interested in proceed- ing with a Balanced Day schedule for the next school year. This process will be completed by the end of February. The Student Success team will then present 1095 Bank Street the names of the schools to the Board of Trustees that will pilot Balanced Day 2010-2011. (613) 232.7406 If, at any time, I can be of assistance to you please do not hesitate to call me www.kaleidoscopekidsbooks.ca at 613-526-9512. 26 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 SCHOOLS Keeping fundraising fun Acorn children ity Centre. I have to admit that I was a raise $3,200 for Haiti little concerned about the choice of the play, and Glebe Avenue Fire Fund having grown up with by Miss Joanne a slightly more grue- One of the goals for children attending some version of the Acorn Early Learning Centre is to give them story, but this version opportunities and experiences that will help was much easier for them to understand our responsibilities to everyone to handle. humanity outside of the school, specifically The Good Mor- those in need. ning students in the Lately and sadly, two such groups have audience were well- been in the headlines that needed our help: prepared for the play, having spent the • the earthquake in Haiti which has left weeks before doing that country in such devastation; inventive program-

Photo: Karen Cameron • those who have been left homeless due Some Creative Arts Junior students playing Little Red ing around the book. to the fire on Glebe Avenue. Dressing up as the By Lisa Furrie play’s characters and designing their When the children wondered what they I know that we’re not alone at own version of the woods that Little could do to help, we decided to have a “Lap- Good Morning Creative Arts and Red walks through were a few of the Isaac a-thon” in the preschool. All of the children Preschool in our continual search fun ways that the teachers got the would be involved. Lapping otherwise known as running the square in the for fun and inventive ways to raise children familiar with the story and large hallways at Acorn is part of the normal day for the children. much-needed funds for our school. geared up to see the play. January 25-29 lapping became part of a fundraiser in which the children got Many other similar groups are in the Keeping with the theme of our sponsors for the number of laps they could do in one half hour. The response same boat, facing the same challen- commitment to the community, it’s was overwhelming. They raised over $3,200 which will be split between the ges. We want to engage our school time to say a big “thank you” to our Red Cross for Haiti and the Glebe Avenue Fire Fund. The laps run by all of the community, and the broader com- student body for their generous do- children (some as young as 14 months old) totalled 961 which equates to 72 munity in which we live to have nations to the Fire Fighters’ Associa- km. To put that into perspective, they would have made it just past Brockville some fun together. Our last fundrais- tion’s Help Santa Toy Parade. Two in a relay race. We are so proud of them for the achievements, and they are so ing event, The Little Red Theatre big boxes of new toys made their way proud to help. Company’s production of Little Red from our school to the community. Acorn Early Learning Centre would like to extend its gratitude to all of the Riding Hood, was a great example of There are some spaces still avail- families and friends who sponsored the children for this “Lap-a-thon.” It is a fundraising event that was indeed able in the Creative Arts Junior pro- truly a “moment of magic” that only happens when everyone becomes part of a truly fun for everyone: children, par- gram (3 year olds) on Thursday after- larger family. Thank you and many hugs to all. Acorn Early Learning Centre. ents and teachers alike. noon and in the Creative Arts Super Picture a rapping wolf with a con- program (grades 1 to 4) on Thursday science, a song praising the Green after school. Contact the school if Winter term at Glebe Party, a female lumberjack with a you have a budding artist or actor in heart of gold and, of course, Little your family. Cooperative Nursery School Red herself, and you get an idea of Find out more about Good Morning by Megan Tinmouth the rollicking morning that we re- and the programs that are offered by cently spent at the Glebe Commun- visiting us at www.gmcaps.com. After a relaxing holiday break, our Glebe Cooperative Nursery School (GCNS) students came back into the classroom with lots of energy, ready for some winter fun! And fun they have been having. Our young students have www.OttawaHomesAndProperties.com jumped right into January, banging away during a week of construction-themed activities, then rhyming, singing and dancing away. Finally, they said goodbye to January while blasting off to space. In February, the children will explore their senses, celebrate Valentine’s Day and take part in some more winter fun. Remember to wear red or pink to class on February 11 and 12. We are so pleased to welcome Joan Robidoux as the new teacher in our Toddler program. A primary school teacher by training who brings loads of experiences with both children and adults in various community settings, she also brings with her a wealth of international experiences. Welcome Joan – it is great to have you with us! Winter Annual General Meeting and Family Potluck Our winter annual general meeting and family potluck, and our winter term fundraiser – the Great Glebe Grape Draw – will take place together on Sun- day, February 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the nursery school. It is a great time for GCNS students to bring the whole gang and share some good food while mingling with other GCNS families. Oh, and did we mention eat? The THE GLEBE: 20 FIRST AV. $699,900 Great Glebe Grape Draw is a very enjoyable and important fundraiser for our Stunning Glebe 4 bed, 3.5 bath beauty, totally renovated! cooperative style nursery school. All GCNS families are selling raffle tickets to Open concept spacious main floor, all three levels with our draw for “adult grape juice” and many more prizes, which will take place gorgeous hardwood floors. Spectacular modern kitchen with at the winter AGM. Tickets are $4 each or 3 for $10. There are over 20 fabulous granite & door to new cedar deck. Incredible 3rd floor master prizes up for raffle. We are so thankful for the many great prizes that have been suite with walk-in closet, ensuite with heated floor, sitting area donated by merchants in the Glebe. Good luck to all! & double sided gas fireplace! Second bedroom with dressing room and ensuite with glass double shower & balcony. Two Registration for 2010-2011 more bedrooms & gorgeous family bath. Here it is! Can you believe it is time to think about registration for the 2010-2011 year? All application packages can be picked up and returned to the Glebe Com- munity Centre front desk or the nursery school. Registration packages will be www.OttawaHomesAndProperties.com available the week of February 22-26. All completed returning student appli- cations must be submitted between March 22-26. All completed new student Centretown Gem: applications must be submitted between March 29-April 1. Sold with multiple offers, well over asking. Proper staging, preparing, pricing and marketing works. 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Hence, from the school between Third and il Mutchmor will be having several c Fourth avenues (directly behind Cor-

school fundraising events, and will oun pus Christi School). This project was c also be submitting applications to initiated in response to the Emerald

various funding sources through- hool Ash Borer bug, an invasive species out the winter months. We are very sc which threatens all ash trees in our pleased to have several commun- area, including over 50 per cent of ity partners contributing towards the trees in the Mutchmor field. this initiative, including the Glebe The first phase of this project, Neighbourhood Activities Group, planned for spring/early summer Corpus Christi School and Loblaws

of 2010, involves planting 14 trees yright lady evelyn

on Pretoria Avenue. p in the Mutchmor field, 2 trees on Mutchmor is looking for people Fourth Avenue beside the school, and with arborist, landscaping and gar- hoto Co 2 more in the junior yard near Lyon dening skills. In addition we will be p Street. Fall plans include soil amend- seeking community help for summer by Tanis Dennis for a third reason: their child has had ing and the addition of quiet seating time watering of the trees and spread- difficulty coping in a competitive or areas for the children. The outdoor Where things stand now ing of mulch. If you would like more judgmental environment in the regu- classroom and stonedust pathways The Ottawa Carleton District information or to contribute to this lar stream and have discovered there School Board (OCDSB)’s alternative will be the final phase of the project initiative, please email GreenMutch- is an alternative approach available. program has been the focus of heated and, depending upon monies raised, [email protected]. As most parents and teachers know, debate during recent months. After will most likely be completed in the Cindy Kirk is a parent and member children fall into one of two categor- spring of 2011. of the Mutchmor School Council. a six-month review of the program, Board staff released a final report to ies: either they like school and will trustees on December 8 which rec- thrive where they go to school, or ommended phasing out the alterna- they don’t like school (for a wide tive program. On February 1, trustees variety of reasons) and fail to thrive voted 6 to 4 in favour of rejecting this in a traditional school culture. Many recommendation. The final report is of you probably know a child in the scheduled to go to a full meeting of second group. Happily many of you the board on February 9, when trust- also know a child who struggles and ees will again vote on whether to ac- was been given a second chance to cept or reject the report recommen- like school (and to therefore trust that dations. As of this writing, the future they too can do well in school) by at- of Alternative Education in Ottawa is tending an alternative school such as Lady Evelyn.

arry Stonebridgearry still uncertain. L The question of just how much al- Ottawa Students Deserve Choices ternative schools differ from schools Photo: in the regular stream has become Parent and Mutchmor School Council member Cindy Kirk speaking to grade Unless you already know a child enrolled in the alternative pro- one of the main points of the cur- 2/3 students about the ash trees in the Mutchmor field and the proposed green- rent debate. Those in favour of the ing project. gram, you may be wondering what an “alternative school” is and why alternative stream do not deny that so many of us feel it is an import- many regular stream teachers use ant option for Ottawa families. The some of the alternative school prin- OCSDB currently offers three ele- ciples in their classrooms. Indeed, mentary school streams: English/ the recent alternative review found Core French, French Immersion and that many do. But as anyone – child alternative. Glebe residents will be or parent – who has sat in a regular familiar with schools in each of these stream class room will tell you, the three streams: Mutchmor, First Av- cultures in these schools are quite enue and Lady Evelyn Alternative, different from an alternative school respectively. Alternative schools fol- culture. Marks and EQAO results are low the Ontario curriculum while a primary concern. At regular stream emphasizing core values such as schools, competition is key, a prime student-directed learning, multi-age motivator, on the playground and in groupings, anecdotal reporting and the classroom. parental involvement (parents are in Make no mistake, alternative fam- the classroom, helping students one ilies are not asking to change the cul- on one and even leading a class.) tures in the regular stream schools. Families choose to enroll their We accept the fact that many fam- children in English, French Immer- ilies prefer a competitive culture and sion or alternative school for one of are more comfortable leaving the two main reasons: either they have teaching to the classroom teachers. researched their options and find that What we are asking, though, is that the philosophy of their chosen school Ottawa families continue to be given best fits their views on education, or the choice to enroll our children in because they live in the surrounding school where emphasis is placed on area and want their children to at- what a child can do, not on what s/he tend a neighbourhood school. Some can’t. Let’s hope alternative educa- families choose alternative schools tion can survive.

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For your FREE estimate call: James Cleary 722-3375 28 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 SCHOOLS First Avenue is on the move When meeting a king toys, a class trip to the bowling alley, school t-shirts and even shaving two of the teachers’ heads! Photos from this event will be included in the March issue of the Glebe Report. It should be lots of fun! “Blues in the Schools” will be

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are looking forward to hosting vari- O ous artists and to having one of our classes participate in a special music program. This class will work with artists all week and present a concert Photo: Jane By Isabelle Flannigan to the whole school on the last day of by Kate R. The classes gathered again. This time Last month at First Avenue, our their sessions. By the end of the first week of Mrs. Westwick pulled the names. grades 1 to 6 students participated in school, Mrs. Westwick’s Grade 6 I was one of the nine names picked. some traditional dance workshops, students were used to trooping over I was going!!! All the students on the delegation hosted by the Tradansa Dance Com- to Mrs. O’Regan’s class for an “all st pany. Students performed a variety of grade six discussion.” Mrs.West- waited anxiously for December 1 international numbers from a Mex- wick’s class had also realized that to roll around; the only thing talked ican dance to the song La Cucaracha when we were called in, it was for about in the Grade 6 community was to a gumboot dance from South Af- something important. So, sometime the assembly. Then finally, finally, rica. Two great performances were in the second week of November the day came. Everyone was in the given to parents. when Mrs. W’s students were invited gym promptly at 7:45 a.m., all gus- In January, one of our classes or- back to my Grade 6 class, we knew sied up and ready to go. Small groups ganized a penny drive to help vic- something was up. My friends and of students were shuttled to Turnbull tims of the earthquake in Haiti. Our I whispered together, asking each Academy (where the speech was to students were able to collect $3,000. other if we knew what was going on. take place) in separate cars driven by We are so proud of them. The money None of us did. That fact alone made parents. will be donated to Doctors Without Our ski and snowboard club has us even more curious than we already We stepped out into the frosty air Borders. We thank the students in been enjoying Tuesday evening les- were. This was very fishy. to meet the rest of the delegation and Mme Viviane’s class for organizing sons and skiing/snowboarding with I kept my eyes on Mrs. O’Regan. after a quick talking-to from Mrs. this fundraiser and for counting all friends at Vorlage. The club consists She was hiding something behind her O’Regan about behaviour, we were those coins. of about fifty grade 5 and 6 students, back. I peered around her, trying to on our way. The principal of Turnbull This month, First Avenue students several teachers and many parent figure out what it was. When I finally himself showed us to our seats. As are having their school’s Danceathon. volunteers. caught sight of it, my eyebrows shot soon as we stepped inside the school, Funds collected for this event will go Other special activities that con- up. It was our pencil box. What in the we all gasped. Wow, it was beautiful. towards improvements to the school’s tinue to be offered at First Avenue world? Finally Mrs. O started talking Luxurious grounds, beautiful murals library as well as the junior play yard. this year are the Active Start program and immediately all chatter in the and loads of other really cool stuff. Some of the funds will also go to- (Sports Can), Squirmies and Yoga class ceased. And we weren’t even at the gym yet!! wards our twin school in Mali. This (Learn to Play Association), recorder Mrs. O pulled the box from behind When we did arrive at the gym, our year, in order to motivate our student club, chess club as well as a variety of her back. She told us that a couple mouths dropped open again! It was population to fundraise very success- team sports. Right now our boys and of weeks ago, she was invited to huge! You could probably fit half of fully, students are offered incentive girls’ volleyball teams are practising bring a “delegation” of ten students Corpus Christi in there comfortably. prizes such as classroom games and for some upcoming tournaments. to meet the King of Lesotho, who It was also crammed with people, was coming to Ottawa to celebrate television crews, security and lots of the fifth anniversary of “Help Leso- other students. I was so thankful I got tho.” Our school was chosen to bring to be there. students because of its long-term The assembly officially started NEW PATIENTS WELCOME determination to make a positive dif- at 8:15 a.m., but we had to wait a ference in Lesotho, she said. Then while before King Letsie III actually Mrs. Westwick jumped in. They had came. When he did ... Wow! He had put off telling us, she said, because a squadron of guards, all in suits, flag Dr Pierre Isabelle they were having a huge amount of bearers, African drumming, (Turn- trouble choosing just ten Grade 6 bull has an African drumming club), Dr Mathieu Tremblay students, when, really, the fundrais- a whole parade of other important ing was a group effort. people behind him and at least three But, if you didn’t know already, different TV channels filming his GLEBE DENTAL CENTRE Mrs. O’Regan is very stubborn when every move. The assembly started off with a FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS she gets an idea in her head. She was bound and determined to get all 46 welcome for all of us and the King. OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY Grade 6 students to meet King Letsie Then two MC’s from Turnbull gave III. Well, she didn’t get exactly what some information and talked a little she wanted, but she did manage to bit about “Help Lesotho.” Peg Her- For appointments call 613-234-6405 score us double the normal number bert, the founder of “Help Lesotho,” of kids, going up to twenty spots. The gave an inspiring speech and many Grade 6 teachers had decided that the more followed. A Grade 12 student only fair way to chose was to draw spoke; there were some video mes- names. I crossed my fingers. Name sages from our friends in Lesotho; after name was pulled out of our green a student representative from each SPORTS &SPINAL INJURY CLINIC pencil box. Some of my friends got school gave His Majesty a gift for his spots, more of my friends got spots ... memory suitcase and then the King gave his speech. It was wonderful, SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORKING TOGETHER until there was only one spot left. Mrs. O’Regan pulled the name. It wasn’t beautiful. It almost reduced me to A private clinic specializing in the mine. I was close to tears. I was so tears. His address reminded me of care of: glad it was nearing the end of the day. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. They were ✧ sudden or recurring back pain No way could I have gotten through any more school that day. so alike, both full of hope, sincerity ✧ sudden or recurring neck pain So the days passed. I eventually and love. It moved all of us present. And then it was over. The assembly ✧ tendinitis, sprains, or strains resigned myself to the cold, hard fact that was staring me in the face. we had waiting for for ages seemed I wasn’t going. I wasn’t meeting the to end so fast. MD’s OHIP covered King. But then, a ray of hope shone Meeting the King was an experi- through the clouds. Somehow, my ence none of us will forget. But Bernie Lalonde, M.D. PHYSIOTHERAPY extended health mom, who helps to run the “Help how could we? Mrs. O’Regan took Eleanor Cox, B.P.T. coverage Lesotho” campaign at Corpus Chris- enough pictures (as usual) to plaster ti, had managed to score nine more a wall with!!! seats at the assembly for Corpus. Kate R. is in Grade 6 at Corpus 1335 Carling Avenue, Suite 602, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8N8 Tel: 613 729 8098 Christi School. SCHOOLS Glebe Report February 12, 2010 29 Glashan jumpstarts the new year DESIGN CONSULTATION RENOVATION ADCOR CONSTRUCTION oren ss u O Large + Small Renovations Kitchens and Washrooms Photo: Sean One of Glashan’s 16 volleyball teams preparing for their tournament Decks and Porches By Ksenia Kravtsova and fifth year doing the spelling bee and Jocelyn Tsang everyone that participated said it was All Work Guaranteed Another year has started at Glashan a blast! Nervous at first, students Fully Licensed Tradesman Public School. New people, new found having a practice round made faces, new friends to make, new ac- for smooth sailing the rest of the Workers Comp + Full insurance tivities and an exciting new year! way. This year they got to the sixth The weeks have passed very quick- round with Adriaan Witol, a Grade Design + Architechtural Services 8 student, emerging as the school ly and already so many things have 20 years in Business happened at Glashan. During the last champion! Adriaan will write a writ- ten bee to determine whether she’ll month, we have had several volley- Superior Workmanship ball tournaments where our Glashan continue on to the regional compe- teams played very well against other tition and potentially, the nationals. schools and even some home teams. Congratulations, Adriaan. References Provided We had successes, but not all teams The Black History play at Glashan won. There are eight boys’ teams as is coming soon. The actors are prac- well as eight girls’ teams in total. ticing and practicing. The play this Contact Shane Adsett @ 613.265.4454 Gold, silver, bronze medals were year is about Jackie Robinson and awarded. While not all teams suc- it is called Mallie’s Youngest Son. Free Estimates ceeded in getting medals, they all The play is written by and directed had plenty of fun. We thank all of our by our own teacher, Mr.Desclouds. coaches for giving us the opportunity There are around 74 students par- to be on a team and play. ticipating in this production with If you have heard about the earth- 38 roles (15 leading roles), plus a quake and the aftershock in Haiti, full choir under the direction of Ms. you would know that everyone is try- Bianchini. It’s a full-school produc- ing to do their part to help. Glashan tion that will surely delight audi- has held several fundraisers and bake ences young and old. The play will sales to help Haitians. We are also be presented both day and even- having a toonie drive to raise more ing from Tuesday, February 16 to money for the Red Cross. The goal Thursday, February 18. Check the is to raise $1,500 and we already Glashan website at www.glashanps. have more than $1,000. Congratula- ocdsb.ca for times and details. Stay tions everyone!!! Keep on donating, tuned next month for more Glashan Glashan! news. Glashan also held a spelling bee at Ksenia Kravtsova and Jocelyn the end of January, with over 50 brave Tsang are Grade 7 students at spellers taking part. This is Glashan’s Glashan Public School.

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• Prosperity and success (centre sector) • Education luck/social network and love luck (north sector) • Wealth luck and success (east sector) • Power and authority luck (northwest sector) • Career luck and mentor luck (west sector) • Violent or unstable energy (southeast sector) • Illness energy (northeast sector) Custom Designed Additions and • Five yellow misfortune energy (southwest sector) Major Renovations that respect the • Disagreement energy (south sector) Craftsmanship and Architectural Take care of your house, take care your family and yourself. These are all good New Year solutions! Good health and good Feng Shui to all! style of your older home. Maggie Huang can be contacted at East Wind by phone: 613-567-0382 or 594-8888 eastwind @bellnet.ca. www.gordonmcgovern.com SPORTS Glebe Report February 12, 2010 31 Celebrating Hockey Day in Ode to Fourth Avenue rink Ottawa ... in Glendale Park By Angela Murphy Every day, he finishes his homework and rushes out the door with his skate guards on, carting his stick and puck to the outdoor rink that is just steps from our front door. He joins whoever is there. Sometimes it’s a band of children 10-14 years; more often, it’s a group of older teens or adults who come to play pickup hockey. I walk discreetly past the park to keep an eye on him while appearing not to watch. As I walk the dog, or stop to shovel the snow off the kiddie section of ice, I can hear the players call out the names of newcomers, inviting them to join the game; soon, this is followed by shouts of congratulations as the young ones score. Fist pumps are shared by all. The generosity of the teenagers and university students is totally unexpected. Their comraderie is infectious as the

oule Cezer older players engage the younger ones by shooting them the puck and placing H them in front of empty nets. Living on Fourth Avenue, there is a man, my father’s age, named George who regularly returns to the rink around 10 p.m. and leans forward to scrape at

Photo: Julie the blade scored surface. He leans and digs for hours, then floods. The new sur- face that is born awaits the children the next day. This rink is a meeting place By Dudleigh Coyle who organized the event on behalf of that pulls our community together during the long Canadian winter. “Hockey Day in Ottawa” attracted the Glebe Rink Rats. (How did Mar- We are new to the neighbourhood and knew nothing of the Glebe rink on approximately 4,500 skaters in tha keep the mustard and ketchup Fourth Avenue until it opened in January. We never would have dreamed that more than 150 locations across the from freezing that day?) this simple local rink would become the centre of our winter evenings, and that city. Our community celebrated its Glebe Memorial Rink is situated the community that congregates would welcome those who return night after second annual Hockey Day in Ot- at the west end of Glendale Avenue, night. We are impressed with the children, teens, and adults who frequent and tawa on Saturday, January 30 at the just south of the Queensway. It has take care of this meeting place and find it special. Thank you. Glebe Memorial Rink – known local- been the outdoor skating rink of re- Angela Murphy is a new and appreciative member of the Glebe. ly as the Glendale Rink, in Glendale cord for many families in the Glebe Park. Over 145 skaters eagerly took for over 60 years. With no boards, it to the ice or watched wide-eyed and is the perfect place to play pick-up rosy-cheeked from the snow banks. shinny or learn to skate. In 1979, (See cover photos) Glebe Memorial evolved into a com- “Hockey Day in Ottawa” coincided munity-run skating rink where over with the annual Glendale Rink party. 20 dads and moms volunteered their This event has become a favorite, as time as “Rink Rats,” actively flood- parents and young skaters gather for ing, shoveling, snow-blowing and races, games, hot dogs, hot chocolate supervising the skating. As part of the and marshmallows – not to men- City of Ottawa, Parks and Recreation tion the opportunity to catch up with Outdoor Skating Rinks initiative, the each other and enjoy an afternoon of city provides and maintains the cozy family fun. Even a wind chill of -30° change shack and provides access to couldn’t keep the skaters away! A big a subterranean water source so that thank you goes out to Martha Green, the experienced Glebe Rink Rats can Dave Hemphill and their three chil- provide a state-of-the-art skating sur- dren, Jackson, Katie and Alexandra, face year after year.

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A blast from the past: All eyes on the family Valentine’s and Family Day through children’s books at the Billings Estate by andrea Ross Today, in honour of Family Day, February 15, we look at four books that invite us to stop and think about our own ideas of family and to share those thoughts with the little people who have made our families possible.

We Belong Together (Todd Parr; 2007 Little, Brown and Company) explains, in extremely simple words and equally simple, boldly col- oured pictures, why adults choose to share their lives with children. This refreshingly straight- forward book is aimed at adoptive families but the simply stated reasons apply to any adult who has chosen to be part of a family. For me, this is an important book because, when the house is untidy, filled with bickering or just plain busy, it never hurts to be reminded of why we’re here. Family Day Snowshoeing By Emma Jackson The Not-So-Only Child (Heather Jopling illus- Do you pine for the past? Are you in love with crafts, campfires and quality trated by Lauren Page Russell; 2006 Nickname time? Share your love with the whole family this Valentine’s Day weekend at Press) is a celebration of the many flavours of Billings Estate National Historic Site. family. Full of anecdotes and eccentricities that curious children love and based on the actual Sunday, February 14 family of its author, this wonderfully specific Bring the kids for a day of creative crafts from the past. From 10 a.m. to book describes the large and diverse family of 3 p.m., the whole family can enjoy the cosy heritage setting to make unique a so-called “only child” and reminds us that a Valentine’s Day gifts. Visitors will have a chance to use paper quilling to make family is not defined by the number, gender or homemade cards or try out traditional techniques for working with lace. source of its individuals but by the caring and Monday, February 15 commitment that connects them. Come back to the museum to celebrate Family Day with crafts, sleigh rides, snowshoe hikes and a campfire. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., families can explore The Red Thread (Grace Lin; 2007 Albert the museum inside and out while they spend quality time together. Guests can Whitman & Company.) presents, in the form roast a marshmallow on the outdoor fire, enjoy a snowshoe hike around the of an engaging fairy tale, a keen visual meta- estate or take a tour of the museum’s permanent exhibit, chronicling five gen- phor for the invincible nature of true family ties. erations of Billings who lived in the 1820s house. While the yearning parents in this adventure Braddish and Lamira Billings built the house in 1828, and were among the find the child they are drawn to in a small Asian first settlers to call Bytown their home. Their children and descendants lived in village, the tangible parental bond illustrated Ottawa’s oldest wood-framed home until 1975. Afterwards, the city of Ottawa in this beautiful story clearly applies to all lov- acquired the property and began to turn it into a museum. Today, visitors can ing families and, I believe, communicates much enjoy eight acres of parkland, which includes Ottawa’s oldest cemetery. more effectively the love of a parent for a child Sleigh rides and snowshoe hikes on February 15 will offer visitors a glimpse than many of the standbys we’ve relied upon in of the beautiful property and the enjoyment it offers in every season. the past. The museum is located at 2100 Cabot Street near Riverside and Pleasant Park. For more information or to register for a program, call 613-247-4830 or Mommy, Was Your Tummy Big? (Carolina Nadel; visit Ottawa.ca/museums. 2007 Moonkind Press) relays a reassuring exchange between a mother and child. In this case, the yearning parents are elephants who are united with their child Paul Dewar, MP/Député Ottawa Centre through the dexterity of a doctor and a generous donor Working for you! but the larger messages are clear: we longed for you, Au travail pour vous! you are loved, we’re glad you’re here.

I am pleased to: As Todd Parr reminds us at the close of We Belong • provide assistance with federal agencies Together, “There are lots of different ways to make a family. It just takes • arrange letters of greetings for special occasions love.” • answer questions about federal legislation Andrea Ross is co-creator of the children’s literature and literacy radio pro- • listen to your feedback gram Just One More Book!! She lives in the Glebe with her husband, two daughters and a ridiculously large number of children’s books. Je suis heureux de: • vous aider à traiter avec les organismes fédéraux • vous écrire des lettres de félicitations pour des occasions spéciales • répondre à vos questions sur les lois fédérales • vous écouter

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As ness is directed at a are looking for boys between the his books became more popular he niche market; to dedi- ages of 8 and 12 to join our guysread received many letters from boys tell- cate an entire book- book club. We are a group of boys ing how much they loved his books, store to this genre and parents who meet monthly to and asking how could they find out almost seems risky. discuss great books that interest us. about other great books to read. He However to Wiken, Our mission is to make some noise decided to set up a website with in- now the sole owner for boys! Boys sometimes struggle to formation for boys and anyone who of the store, the busi- find the right books to read, but there worked with boys about reading and ness has come natur- are so many other ways to enjoy the the importance of reading for boys. ally. She says readers literate world. Boys often have to His website, guysread.com, is filled oule Cezer of crime and mystery with great information about books H read books they don’t really like. always come back And what they do like to read, people to read and why reading is such a needing more to feed tell them is not really reading. There great way to spend your time. this non-harmful ad- are boy friendly non-fiction, humour, While the Sunnyside Branch Li- Photo: Julie diction. “When their comics, graphic novels, action/ad- brary is closed for renovations we are favourite authors meeting at Mutchmor Public School, By Frankie Leclair venture, magazines, websites, audio aren’t writing fast enough, they are books and newspapers. on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Cutthroat, barbaric crimes and eager to try someone new,” she says. Jon Scieszka, author of The Stinky Our next meetings are February 17, tales of ruthless, bloodthirsty deeds This is the type of place where the Cheese Man and other fairly stupid March 10, April 21 and May 19. For are the draw to a certain area of the staff is more than happy to suggest a tales, and the ever-popular series The information, contact the Sunnyside Glebe. Criminal appeal attracts even new author or recommend a book. Time Warp Trio, started the guys- Depot at 613-730-1082. the most gentle of folk in the com- Sylvia Braithwaite is a part time read movement. When Jon Scieszka Susan Townley is one of the chil- munity to this creaky-floored shop employee as well as an avid reader started writing he was working as a dren’s librarians at Sunnyside where readers gather to find qual- and writer of crime and mystery. “I schoolteacher and realized that there Branch Library. ity crime novels under the watchful think there is a desire to have order eyes of a skeletal resident. As owner and justice in a disorderly and un- of the bookstore since 1995, Linda just world,” she says. “Things usu- Wiken has spent more than a decade ally work out right in the end, and and a half selling top mystery novels many of the current protagonists and hosting an array of writers at her have problematic lives. We’re all little haven. However, the end is nigh drawn to the bad boy or girl, but for Prime Crime Mystery Bookstore these people are also redeemed by as Wiken has made the tough deci- the good they do.” sion to shut the doors this March. Readers have been as varied as Prime Crime Mystery Bookstore their favourite storylines, ranging The only good car is a shared car was opened in 1985 by Jim Reicker from children to university students, La seule bonne auto c'est celle qu'on partage who created the interior design of stay-at-home parents to profession- 50 stations 613-798-1900 the shop – tall bookshelves, comfy als, government workers and retirees chairs and creaky floors – giving the – all are eager for a little mystery. place what Wiken describes as the “The true appeal is that they are not feel of an old English manor. Ten real, so can be safely enjoyed,” says years later, Wiken and friend, Mary Braithwaite. She adds that Prime Jane Maffini, stepped in to take over Crime Mystery Bookstore represents the business. “We were his customers a community that is, ironically, very and quite happy to take over when much alive in Ottawa. he decided it was time to quit,” says Closing Prime Crime’s doors for Wiken. the last time was hardly an over- Over the years, Prime Crime has night decision for Wiken. However, played host to several events and top new ideas and new challenges await. Canadian mystery writers at read- For one, the store owner plans to re- ings and book signings: Gail Bowen, acquaint herself with writing novels, Peter Robinson, Howard Engel, L.R. which had been put on hold while Wright and Eric Wright, as well as running the store. A blog is also in a number of international writers. the works. There Wiken will offer When the Canadian mystery confer- news and reviews on upcoming mys- ence, aptly named “Bloody Words,” tery releases. was held in Ottawa in 2003, Prime “I’ve made many friends over the Crime was the official bookseller. years and will miss my customers, But Wiken’s personal favourite but I thank them all for their support events have been the launches of and love of mysteries.” The closing local mystery writers. Former co- of Prime Crime Mystery Bookstore owner Maffini, along with a host of will end a 25-year chapter in the Ottawa writers, have been featured at story of the Glebe. The next chapter Prime Crime. is still a mystery!

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Each Office is Independently [email protected] Owned and Operated 34 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 BOOKS Up close with the author WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING by Jeanette Rive of Marie-Louise up to her death in In the northern Ontario town of 1973. Here is a list of some titles read and discussed in various local book clubs: Hanmer, a young girl embarks on a Looking back, Claire realizes the relationship with the parish priest, 33 vast challenge she had taken on. TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR years her senior. It is the early 1910s Firstly, Marie-Louise, was an un- The Measure of Man1 Sidney Poitier and the couple is forced to flee when known and nothing had been written Saqiyuq: Stories from the Lives she becomes pregnant at the age of about her. She had taken the secret of Three Inuit Women2 Nancy Wachowich of her love life to her grave. Claire 3 25. She is Marie-Louise Bouchard The Mistress of Nothing Kate Pullinger Labelle (1891-1973) and he is J.A. had to find a way to bring the secret 4 Autobiographie d’une esclave Hannah Crafts Roy (1858-1944). It is her to light. Secondly, it was very labori- My Abandonment5 Peter Rock story Claire Trépanier tells ous to find any infor- Eye of the Whale6 Douglas Carlton Abrams in the revealing biography, mation about Joseph The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie7 Alan Bradley C’est le temps d’en parler, because the Catholic Dumbfounded: Big Money, Big Hair, L’histoire de Marie-Louise Church prefers to hide Big Problems8 Matthew Rothschild Bouchard Labelle. Claire scandals. There were no records about him A Mercy9 Toni Morrison brings to light the life of a in Hanmer. She finally Remembering the Bones10 Frances Itani woman who had to strug- 11 gle against the Catholic found references to him Still Alice Lisa Genova in Wolseley, Saskatch- First Contact12 Bob Connolly Church, society and the moral constraints of the ewan where he was The Unforgiving Tides Ross Pennie time. sent as a young mis- TITLE (for children & teens) AUTHOR In January 2004 Claire sionary priest as well Sovay13 Celia Rees Trépanier was at a lunch as the only photograph Den of Thieves Julia Golding gathering with friends. of him as a young man. The family only re- The Last of the Really She had just retired from 14 some 37 years in public membered him as an Great Whangdoodles Julie Edwards elderly man with white Unfinished Angel15 Sharon Creech service. “I’m going to write a biog- raphy,” she declared. A close friend hair; after all he was 33 years older 1 Abbotsford Book Club answered “why not write a biog- than Marie-Louise. 2 Broadway Book Club raphy of my grandmother?” Claire Claire’s research led her from Hali- 3 Can’ Litterers felt she was being given a gift and fax to Calgary. Over thirty hours of 4 Cercle de lecture de l’Amicale francophone d’Ottawa interviews as well as historical and 5 OnLine Audio Book Club: www.DearReader.com the opportunity to fulfill her child- 6 OnLine Fiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com hood dream of becoming a full time social research put the story into the 7 OnLine Mystery Book Club: www.DearReader.com writer. Even during her working context of Ottawa and a northern 8 OnLine Nonfiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com life, she was always writing poetry, Ontario community over time: at the 9 Seriously No-Name Book Club th short stories and plays in her spare start of the 20 century, the Depres- 10 OPL Sunnyside Branch Sunny Reads sion, the Second World War and up 11 The Book Club time. “It’s what gives me pleasure,” 12 Anonymous she says. Reading biographies was a to the present day. 13 OnLine Teen Book Club: www.DearReader.com special love, and through biography Why write this book now? In her 14 OPL Sunnyside Branch Mother-Daughter Book Club (7-9 years) “one can share the richness of a per- epilogue, Claire writes that it was 15 OPL Sunnyside Branch Mother-Daughter Book Club (10-12 years) son.” time to recount the story of Marie- Claire met with her friend’s moth- Louise before the last witnesses If your book club would like to share its reading list, to her life are gone. The research please e-mail Micheline Boyle at [email protected]. er, Gertrude Mantha, the daughter of Marie-Louise. In her preface to also convinced her that it was time the book, Gertrude Mantha, writes to speak openly about the Catholic “When my daughter, Louise, came Church’s attitude towards women. to me three years ago with the idea The old biblical images are myths that her friend, Claire, might be in- that are anchored in the psyche of terested in writing a story about my the church’s representatives. In the mother, I felt strange and frightened. eyes of the church, when a Catholic Everything in my entire family life priest has a consensual relationship had been a secret for so long that with a woman, the woman is seen I felt that it was more than I could as the instigator. Thus, when try- handle to accept to do the project. ing to solve issues resulting from But the story of what my mother had such a liaison, the fate of the woman gone through, and everything she did and the children are not deemed to to survive should be told.” be of prime importance. Recently, a The book relates Marie-Louise and group of women have gone public Joseph’s move to Ottawa in 1916, about their relationships with Cath- where he changed his name to Ray olic priests. Their pioneering actions so they would not be found. They have opened the debate between the never married but had three children. Catholic Church and women. They lived in a house on what is now What impact has the book had? Pleasant Park Road, growing vege- As a guest at many book clubs and tables and maintaining a small farm, presenter at the public library, Claire making ends meet by selling produce has certainly inspired many lively and eggs – they had many clients in discussions. But the greatest impact the Glebe. of her book has proven to be that it “Joseph aimerait être capable de finally filled a void in the family tree. rationaliser le dilemme qu’il vit For the family, this has been an enor- d’être prêtre catholique et vivre mous gift. In the preface, Gertrude en union libre avec une femme Mantha says “Now that the book qu’il ne peut épouser sous peine is finished, I feel relieved. After all d’excommunication. Il ne voudrait ne these years, the things that were bot- pas être obligé de choisir entre sauver tled up are now out in the open. It has son âme ou demeurer avec ceux qu’il taken a load off my mind, and I feel aime et dont il se sent responsible.” a sense of release.” And for Claire, In 1928, he had a spiritual crisis and completing the book has been a per- returned to the church, abandoning sonal triumph. Marie-Louise and their children. The The English version (February story shows life during the Depres- 2010), entitled A Woman of Valour, sion in Ottawa as this barely literate the biography of Marie-Louise Bou- “woman of valour” struggled to make chard Labelle, is published by the a living, moving from area to area in University of Athabasca. The full Ottawa, from what is now Alta Vista text, available online, can also be to Centretown and even the Glebe, purchased through local bookstores where she and a friend attempted to such as Librairie du Soleil, Mother start a convalescent home on Second Tongue books or ordered through Avenue. The book describes the life www.aupress.ca. BOOKS Glebe Report February 12, 2010 35 Lasering human rights Inviting writing the plane attack on Manhattan’s Twin Towers, and in Canada the 55+ Short Story Contest Antiterrorism Act (ATA) had been March 15, 2010 tabled and millions of dollars doled The City of Ottawa’s 13th annual 55 + Short Story Contest invites sub- out to CSIS, the RCMP and other missions of original, unpublished short stories or memoirs of 2,000 words agencies for security and anti- or less by Ottawa residents 55 years or older. terrorism work. Under the ATA, Eight entrants will be named to the 2010 Winners Circle, sharing recog- the police got wide new powers of nition and prize money of $400. They will be recognized at “An Afternoon preventive arrest and investigative of Readings” on Wednesday, April 28, 1-4 p.m. at the Heron Seniors’ hearings. Suspects could be com- Centre, 1480 Heron Road. pelled to answer questions, losing One of the winning stories will be selected for publication in the spring the right to remain silent. Police issue of Forever Young newspaper. Though contestants may submit mul- were also required to discover a tiple entries, they will only be eligible to win one prize. suspected person’s political and re- An entry fee of $5 per story is applicable. Deadline for submissions is ligious practices and beliefs. They Monday, March 15, 2010. could hold a person without charge This contest is co-sponsored by the Colonel By Retirement Residence for 72 hours and impose strict bail and the Forever Young newspaper. conditions. The new act defined ter- For full contest details, pick up a brochure at any City of Ottawa Client rorism to include religious, ideo- Service Centre or call the Heron Seniors’ Centre at 613-247-4808, ext.1. logical and political motives, and For more information, media contact: 613-580-2450. prosecutors would be required to Dark Days show that a terrorist activity in- by Kerry Pither cluded “a political, religious or Viking Canada 2008 ideological purpose, objective or 460 pages, (hardcover), $35 cause.” INTERESTED IN EXOTIC TRAVEL? To many Canadians all this Find out more at a free information travel session BY PENNY SANGER smacked of racial profiling. Legal Dark Days casts a laser light on experts and many others argued that Arctic expeditions, Greenland, Nunavik and Nunavut • Thurs. February 25 what it can be like to have brown skin the ATA eroded the values of human Himalayian kingdoms: Nepal Bhutan and Tibet • Thurs. March 4 and a Middle Eastern surname in to- rights and freedoms and thus in the Highlights of Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebannon and Israel • Thurs. March 11 day’s Canada. Kerry Pither, a long long run increased rather than de- time resident of the Glebe, tells the creased threats to Canadians’ secur- Highlights of Bolivia, Chile and Peru • Thurs. March 18 story of how the RCMP and CSIS, ity. They believed the existing Crim- The best of Antarctica, South Shetland and South Georgia Islands • Thurs. March 25 working with the FBI, combined to inal Code and international laws and Gorillas, East Africa safari and Zanzibar • Tues. (exception due to Easter) March 30 condemn four innocent Canadian treaties, properly used, had all the citizens of Muslim background: Ah- powers necessary to stop potential French Polynesia, from Bora Bora to Marquesas Islands • Thurs. April 8 mad El Maati, Abdullah Al Malki, terrorist acts. Space is limited, so please let us know if you are planning to attend. Muayyad Nureddin and Maher Arar, Of course Canadian officials knew, Simply call us at 613-789-8687 or e-mail [email protected] to send us details and we will hold seats for you. to months and years of imprisonment or should have known, that torture If you do not let us know before the show, we cannot guarantee that there will be space available. and torture in Syrian and Egyptian occurred in Syrian jails. They were jails. These 7PM presentations will be held at our UNIKTOUR office located at: obliged, under the UN Convention Fifth avenue court, 99 Fifth avenue, www. uniktours.com It’s a story based on nearly five Free parking after 6pm Against Torture and also under the 2nd floor, suite 10, Ottawa (in the Glebe). years of interviews with the men International Convention on Civil themselves and their families. She and Political Rights, to directly and describes their long confinement in indirectly prohibit torture and ill prison cells barely big enough for a treatment or any actions that may human body, and tells – in excruci- cause such mistreatments. ating detail – some of the instru- That seems to be why El Maati’s ments of torture used on them: beat- parents were advised by Canadian ings with heavy metal cables, being consular officials not to speak to the stuffed in ‘the tire,’ electric shocks, media when their son’s story began beatings on the soles of their feet to be known in Canada. until they could barely crawl to Then, in 2008, the Iacobucci in- their cells, being hung from hooks quiry was called to decide whether high up on walls, being smashed in actions of Canadian officials resulted the face until their teeth fell out. All directly or indirectly in the detention that as well as pitifully inadequate of the three, whether Canadian con- food and water, and toilets filthy sular officials were deficient in pro- with rats, cockroaches and excre- viding consular services to them, and ment. whether their mistreatment resulted All these men have now been re- directly or indirectly from actions of leased without charge, and Maher Canadian officials. It concluded that Arar – thanks largely to his wife the actions of Canadian officials “in- Monia Mazigh and Kerry Pither directly” contributed to the torture herself – has been fully exonerated. and mistreatment of El Maati, Al- But their lives will never be the same maki and Nureddin. The closed-door again. Yet they are thankful. Ahmad inquiry however did not indict Can- El Maati says “Since 9/11 so many adians for complicity in the tragedy, others have just disappeared, are admitting only that there was a possi- still in secret prisons, with no right bility they had “contributed” to what to ask questions. At least we have happened in Syrian prisons. the right to ask questions about why This story is not over, as anyone this happened. At least we might get knows who read Louisa Taylor’s answers….It’s immensely important January 26 article in the Ottawa to feel you can at least try to regain Citizen. It’s about “Ahmed,” a Can- your dignity, and try to have justice adian who travelled with friends to from anyone who caused you harm. the US to be at the inauguration of Not to be able to do that, that is tor- President Obama but instead was de- ture itself.” tained by the FBI in the house of his How did this tragedy happen? civil servant uncle in Washington. The timing is key. In November They all, with the FBI, watched the 2001Ahmad El Maati, on a trip to swearing-in on television together. Syria with his mother to visit rela- In the end the FBI apologized and tives, was pulled aside from immi- admitted a “great mistake” had been gration in Damascus, questioned, made. Ahmed El Maati, Abdullah beaten up and tossed into a prison El Malki and Muayed Nureddin are cell. It was two months after 9/11, still waiting. 36 Glebe Report February 12, 2010 RELIGION World Day of Prayer 2010 Building an ethical economy Let everything that has breath praise God. by Neville Nankivell worlds. For example, trust, a core –Written by women of Cameroon As economies emerge from the Christian value, is crucial to the ef- Pray for the people of Cameroon. On Friday, March 5, the women of Cam- wreckage of the 2008-09 global fi- fectiveness of economic transactions. eroon invite us to visit ‘Africa in miniature’ and to join with them in the World nancial crisis, there is a critical need All marketplace exchanges are de- Day of Prayer celebration as we affirm, “Let everything that has breath praise for more ethical marketplace behav- pendent on trust in one another, said God.” iour. So said the speakers at a recent Sir Partha Dasgupta, professor of The Republic of Cameroon where more than 240 local languages are spoken webcast conference on theology and economics at Cambridge Univer- is bordered by Nigeria in the west, Chad in the northeast, the Central African economics in which St. Matthew’s sity, England. The recent loss of trust Republic in the east, and by Congo Brazzaville, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea Anglican Church in the Glebe par- and confidence in financial institu- in the south. As we pray with the women of Cameroon, we will learn about the ticipated. tions threatened growth of the global country’s intricate cultures and social challenges including concerns about the Rowan Williams, the Archbishop economy as credit markets faced a exploitation of children and the spread of HIV/AIDS. Please join us and invite of Canterbury, noted that before the near meltdown. your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer service and learn worldwide credit crunch, church There’s a need to “jumpstart” mor- more about Cameroon and its unique culture and heritage. Join Christians in communities had been told that their al integrity in the marketplace, said more than 170 countries around the world and 2,000 communities across Can- views on economic issues were naive Archbishop Williams, who guides the ada who will gather on the World Day of Prayer to pray and act in solidarity and amateurish. But now that the ex- worldwide Anglican Communion. A with the people of Cameroon. perts have been apologizing for not moral compass for the new economy A local World Day of Prayer service will be held at Fourth Avenue Bap- warning us about what happened, it’s was necessary, said others, because tist Church on March 5 at 2 p.m. For more information, please contact: a good time for faith-based organiza- more ethical marketplace practi- Mary Mussell at 613-728-9382 or [email protected]. tions to be more actively involved in ces, and less greed and self-interest, the debate on financial and economic would produce better economic re- reforms, he said. Other speakers sults for the common good. Econom- agreed that church leaders should ic activity should be subject to the be braver about being more vocal on same moral considerations as other what’s at stake. human activities, it was argued. The Sale...70% off! Held at Trinity Wall Street Church One’s own well-being isn’t separ- Incredible savings in New York and organized by the able from the well-being of others, on all fall and winter Trinity Institute, the conference on said panelists who included Kathryn fashions! Lots of great “Building a More Ethical Economy” Tanner, professor of theology at the items to choose from. was webcast to nearly 80 other sites University of Chicago, and Bernard in the U.S., Canada and other coun- Ntahoturi, Archbishop of the Anglican We have something tries. “We were pleased to be the Ot- Church of Burundi. Speakers mixed perfect for you... tawa host site for such a provocative references to the scriptures and eth- now at 70% off! discussion,” said the Rev. Canon Pat ics with concepts such as fair trade, New spring and cruise Johnston, the rector of St. Matthew’s, greening, microcredit, happiness in- wear arriving daily. where more than 60 people attended dexes, the economy as a household, two days of sessions, sent in e-mail and even “shadow pricing” (values questions and met in small groups to used in cost-benefit analysis). reflect on the issues raised by leading Faith is a profoundly important hu- theologians and economists. www.theclothessecret.com man resource, Archbishop Williams The key questions discussed: what said, describing it as a sort of wealth Mon. - Wed.: 10 - 5:30 • Thurs. & Fri.: 10 - 7 • Sat.: 10 - 5 • Sun.: 12 - 4 is wealth and how is it measured? that nourishes the imagination and 613-730-9039 1136 Bank Street (1 1/2 blocks south of Sunnyside) Ottawa ON K1S 3X6 (people shouldn’t be defined by what “is not degradable.” they earn or have in material terms); In the reflection sessions at St. is capitalism a belief system? (con- Matthew’s, the consensus was that scientious capitalism works best); building an ethical economy starts what do we owe the future? (we have with one’s own behaviour. For in- an inbuilt responsibility for the well- formation on the conference, go to being of future generations); does www.trinitywallstreet.org. theology have a role in shaping the new economy? (yes, it does). Neville Nankivell is a member of The consensus was that theology St. Matthew’s Parish Council Execu- and economics aren’t two different tive Committee.

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