And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days. OSCAR James Russell Lowell Vatame 18, Number 9 Ottawa South Community Association Review OSCAR Joe 1991
The Billings Are Back! by KATE TWISS On June 9, there will be demonstrations of needlework jj| "We began the world 40 and a chance for everyone to try H miles from any house on some fancy stitchery for them- H one side and seven on selves. An exhibition entitled Treasures of Use and Beauty: H the other — no road Victorian Needlework of the m either way, not one house Billings Family runs from June 2 g in the town but our to June 23. On July 21, an an- 8 own." tique car show is planned and on What would Lamira Bill- August 11 visitors can get their ings, one of Ottawa’s first hands dirty learning about pioneers, think of the view from archaeology. her old home now? At Reduce, reuse... The big white neo-classical remember, September 8, we will house and its treed lawns are learn from the past how to avoid now the Billings Estate Museum. the environmental problems of The museum, near Billings today. Bridge, reopens June 2 after a On September 29 the pop- year of renovations. Braddish and ular antique identification clinic Lamira Billings (or at least their will be held again and in October 20th century doubles) will be a series of conservation work- back to help celebrate. shops will show you how to main- The celebration, noon to 5 tain your own special treasures. pm Sunday July 7, will have a At the museum are exhib- fiddler, stepdancers, hayrides, its of the personal possessions of old-fashioned treats, tours, and the four generations of the Bill- balloons. It will be free and ings family who lived in the home everybody is welcome. The cele- before it became a museum in bration is just one of many fun- 1975. The displays and tours tell filled events planned to bring the intertwined stories of the Ottawa’s local history to life this family and the City. summer. You are invited, not just to
Annual Garden Party Workman put finishing touches on the newly renovated Billings homestead, due to reopen 2 June.
visit the museum, but to become served on the lawn. To reach the actively involved in your commu- museum, just east of Bank St, nity’s history by becoming a turn south off Riverside Dr onto volunteer. Pleasant Park, then west on The museum is open Sun- Cabot St. The museum is at 2100 day to Thursday, noon to 5 pm, Cabot. For more information, call from June 2 to October 31. Tea is 564-1363.
Curling at Brewer
by DIERDRE McQUILLAN to create a sports complex. The City has acknowl- Because of the redevelop- edged Ottawa South’s need for ment at Lansdowne Park, the additional community space and City of Ottawa has to find a new has promised us some use of home for its curling rink. OSCA space in the new facility. Perley Hospital garden party, June 1987. has been informed by the City OSCA feels that this The Perley Hospital Aux- and crafts for sale. Our special that there is a proposal to build a situation requires public consul- iliary is having it’s Annual guest will be popular broadcaster large facility with parking in tation and we are putting togeth- Garden Party on June 15 from 2 and author, Mary Cook. We will Brewer Park between the pool er a committee to organize the to 4:30 pm at the hospital, 43 be using the money raised at this and the former City Living buil- meetings - more news at a later Aylmer Ave. This is the 65th event for the special needs of our ding - with plans to eventually date. To volunteer or for more anniversary for the Garden Par- patients. link these buildings to the arena information, call 564-7277. ty, and we have decided to hold it For more information on a Saturday so as to involve about this event, please contact Shall I compare thee to a summer’s more neighbourhood families. Pat Johnson at 236-6885 or day? Thou art more lovely and more There will be clowns, mu- Emily Rayner at 225-8422. temperate; sic, delicious home baking, plants, Wm Shakespeare 2 EDITORIAL OSCAR Jaw 1891 OSCAR Perceptions Ottawa South Community Association Review How old are you? I don’t mean "real" chronological age, but your own perceived age? I’m in the process of experiencing yet another birthday (and 260 Sunnyside Avenue no, it’s not one of the landmark ones) and my step-daughter was Ottawa, Ontario appalled to find out I was 41. It hammered home her own advancing K1S 0R7 years, but she made the remark that it was OK, her mom and I would "always be in your middle 30s to me." I was shocked by her OSCAR is a nonprofit community newspaper published monthly by a sub- committee of the Ottawa South Community Association, Inc. Advertising from estimation of my age, ’cuz I know, deep in my heart of hearts, that local merchants and government agencies pays our costs. Distribution is free I’m still 22, and I could throw up my job and life here in Ottawa and to Ottawa South homes and businesses. Printing is by Runge Newspapers, split for the Coast, man... Inc. of Renfrew. Laser typesetting courtesy of Professional Computing Sys- But then I look at my wife and my daughter, my house and tems, Inc. Opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and not all the renovations still to be done, and my dog, Daisy the Doofus, necessarily those of the editorial staff or OSCA. and my plants, and my garden, and OSCAR, and all my network of relatives and friends here, and I know that those days are really General Manager: Michael Friend 234-8972 gone... but I’m still 22 inside... and it’s the summer of ’72 still Editor Roger Camm 234-0714 somewhere. Advertising: Rick Sutherland 238-4265 I wonder, does everyone have a "time" that they get to keep Business Manager: Marilyn Brown 233-6820 forever? I’m not talking about nostalgia, because God knows there Distribution: Rufina Basu 231-2762 Legal Advisor: Peggy Malpass 235-.1266 are times I remember more fondly than the summer I went to the Staff Photographer: Michael Friend 234-8972 West Coast, but a time in your life that sums it up, and represents it in your mind or defines it forever more. My mother is getting on in years, but it always takes me Thé deadline date is the tenth day of each month. aback when I think of how old she actually is. My Mum? early 50s, no more than that... So, how old are YOU? OSCAR thanks all the people who brought us to your door this month.
Zone Al: Mary Jo Lynch (coordinator), Jackie Morris, Jamie Leah, Megan Winser, Candace O’Lett, Brian Eames, Kim Barclay, Mavel Sampson, Mary Jo Lynch, Virginia Taylor, Cybil Grace, Wendy Robbins.
Zone A2: Susan Lafleur (coordinator), The Lafleur Family.
Zone B: Willi Wahl (coordinator), Sharon Plumb, Meaghan and Amy Scanlon. Leslie Roster, Patty Leonard. Rick Potter, Karen and Dolf Landheer, The Woyiwada Family, Roger and Maddy Camm, Anna and Dan Calvert, David Farr, The Webber Family.
Zone C1 : Laura Johnson (coordinator). The Larwill Family, The Neale Family, Damon and Siobhan Bond, The Harrison Family, The MacGregor-Staple I Family, The Gilmore Family.
Zone C2: Kathy Paterson (coordinator), Alan McCullough. The Hecht Family, g; Jenny Wilson, Bill McCauley, Dan Byrne, The Wiggin Family. I Zone D: Leonard Gerbrandt (coordinator), Patti Angus. The Small Family, îi Jessie Neufeld. Tony Hauser. Lisa and Julie Hauser, The Young Family, Andi Gray, Mary Hill, Alexa and Matthew Reynolds. Mary Ann Keys, Gilbert 1 Jamieson, Sonya Skinner.
Zone El: Forrest Smith (coordinator), Nickolas and Malcolm Fraser, The Giles-Cummings Family, Sean and Andrew Bradley, Donny Nidd, The Editor’s Note: Hutchinson Family.
Zone E2: Rufina Basu (coordinator), Kailey and Shannon Kemp. Jesse At this time of year it’s kind of sad to see the people who have Rading, The Tillman Family. Eleanor Beny, Mary-Ann Kent, Remy Basu. worked so hard to make the newspaper what it is head off for summer Sherry Greaves, Krista Caron. camping, cottages, new schools, new neighbourhoods... We change our publishing schedule to reflect the summer doldrums, publishing only Zone F1 : Carol O’Connor (coordinator), Chris Kinsley. The Cihlar Family, The twice in the next three months. The deadline for the next issue will be g1 Blakeman Family. The Graves Family, The Grier Family, The Bennett Family. the first of July, and we’ll be out on the 15th. This constitutes our Zone F2: Janet L. Jancar (coordinator). The Kemp Family, Karen and Sandra Summer issue, and the one after that will be our Back-to-School issue, I Motr, Catherine Allen, The Stem Family, The Liston Family, The von Baeyer appearing on the 1st of September. Hard to believe the summer is that Family, Jeff Dubrule and Family, Julie de Bellefeuille, Lome Stidwill. short, eh? II I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our contributors Zone G: Triona Dalziel (coordinator). Ryan Evans. The Tubman Family. The j and deliverers. In the upcoming months, I know we’ll lose some of you Dalziel Family, The Swinburne Family, The Zamparo Family, The Dauphinee ; Family, The Rayner Family. (Sportscaster Anonymous, Erin Stock leaps to mind, off to a new $ school in the Fall). The teachers and students from Hopewell, St I Bank Street-Ottawa South: Tom Lawson. Margaret Mary’s and Bytown Coop may move on to bigger and better things. Ah well, as the philosopher said, "Even nostalgia ain’t what it Bank Street-Glebe: Michael Friend. used ta be..." So, again, my thanks for a job well done, and enjoy your summer off. OSCAR June 1991 3 Bike-to-Work Week in Search of Commuters by MELISSA JOHNSON Groups in Ottawa-Carleton are cal aspects of riding to work, organizing Bike-to-Work Week, keep your eyes peeled for infor- Summer construction will June 9-14, an annual event that mation on free safety check and soon bring rush hour traffic on helps to get people started as maintenance workshops, a the Queensway to a standstill, bicycle commuters, and makes commuter’s route hotline, and the exhaust spewed out by the roads safer for those who are workshops for women, the idling engines will contribute already using them. and traffic tips. _ to the increase in smog this sum- Plan on joining other bi- Bike-to-Work Week mer, the worst season for air cycle commuters for breakfast on will send a free pollution. If you’d like to by-pass Monday June 10. Just roll in off organizer’s kit to the traffic jams, and help improve Laurier Ave to the Regional Gov- anyone who would the quality of the air we breathe, ernment Headquarters between 7 like to promote consider joining Ottawa-Carle- and 9 am. Or join us on Tuesday cycling at their ton’s growing population of evening at Regional Headquarters workplace. Volunteers bicycle commuters. to discuss topics ranging from will also be needed Many North Americans winter cycling [editor’s note: a to help with events are beginning to realize some- personal favourite of mine!], to during the week. If 3\KB thing Europeans have known for bicycle parking, to planning you can help, or want years: bicycle transportation is bicycle-friendly cities. On more information about one of the sanest solutions to city Wednesday evening the Canadian scheduled events, To Work traffic woes. Film Institute is presenting please call 722-4454, For those who have only bicycles on the big screen. and leave a message. thought about bicycle commuting, For those of you who are We will call you back. June 9-14, 1991 the municipal Cycling Advisory more concerned with the practi- And Happy Cycling! Transition Years Update by ROSEMARY GEDDES BIKE STOP NEWS As reported last month, Hopewell has a committee look- ing at the possible ramifications of the Transition Years proposal. A presentation has been made and a letter forwarded to the Our Service Has Two Seasons OBE Task Force on the Transi- tion Years, expressing the July 15 is the magic date. On July 15 our service prices decline by 1/3. concerns of Hopewell parents, e.g., Where will the funding come The low price season continues to March 14, when service prices again rise for 4 months. from? What about teacher train- ing? SERVICE HIGH SEASON LOW-SEASON The Ministry of Education March 15 - July 14 July 15 - March 14 is soliciting input from parents Tune-Up $75 $50 on how to implement the Transi- Overhaul $140 $90 tion Years proposal. If you have concerns or suggestions, please Why this price structure? First, our service is worth the high season price. write directly to the Ministry or The work is extensive, thorough and warranted. contact Hua Franks, of the Hope- well Parent-Teacher Organi- zation, at 238-1236. Lower prices for the eight month long low-season provide an incentive to change traditional behaviour which overloads springtime demand (6 week waiting list) and forces the lay-off of mechanics in the fall. A bicycle tuned in the fall only needs its tires pumped up in the spring to be ready to roll.
Mac Harb, MP / Député Ottawa Centre BIKE STOP Working for you! Travaillant pour vous! 1223 BANK STREET (at Cameron) 731-5211 ** Constituency / Comté ** 710 Somerset W/O M, T, W, 9-6 T, F 9-9 SAT 9-6 992-7191 4 OSCAR JOM 1991
Throwing Your Hat Into the Ring: Part 2 trust will be turned over to the Corporation of the City of by ROB DEKKER the candidate must have the sig- election. Perhaps the biggest Ottawa. nature of 10 registered voters. change states that any surplus Another amendment in- Last month, I outlined According to Ms Black, money a candidate has following cludes guidelines for advertising. many of the moral and financial one of the most common errors the election in his/her election The most important states that aspects and reasons why someone candidates make in filling out the account will be held in trust by 28 days before the day before pol- would run for political office in forms is omitting their campaign the City Clerk. If the candidate ling (29 days before the election) the upcoming municipal elections. account. Only the bank name and decides to run again in November a candidate cannot place any ad- This month, with the help of branch are required, not the ac- 1994 thèn the money is returned. vertising for the cause to publicly Cathy Black at the Elections count number. All donations for If the candidate does not seek oppose another candidate (s. 152- Office, hopefully the legal aspects campaigns must be in a separate office in ’94, the funds held in 154 Municipal Elections Act). of being a candidate will be This does not refer to pamphlets, clearer for all of us. The transi- leaflets, or signs a candidate may tion from concerned citizen to The Race Is On! be using. concerned candidate becomes a Cathy Black strongly ad- shocking reality once those initial OSCAR officially begins its election coverage now that incumbant vises that any candidate purchase registration papers are filed at Councillor Lynn Smyth has announced she will seek a second a copy of the amended Act at Ac- City Hall. term in Capital Ward. At press time, there was only one other cess Ontario in the Rideau Centre Cathy Black, who looks candidate, Frank de Jong of the Green Party, a music teacher, for $9 plus GST. The Act is a after the candidates in elections, registered for the election. bestseller this time of year; when outlined the prerequisites for we called they had a few copies those who by now have reached Your Questions Needed on hand. They will always try to the moral decision to run. The have copies in stock. For some candidate must be 18 years of simpler reading, candidates may OSCAR is planning to interview all the local candidates and will get a copy of the Candidates’ age, a resident of the munici- be watching the election scene. OSCAR wants you to submit pality, and a Canadian citizen. Guide to the Municipal Elections questions that are important to you, Ottawa South, and to Act by calling the Elections There are no exceptions. Ottawa in general. Your questions will help determine who will But what this does mean Officer at 564-1426 or going to be the best candidate for our community. To submit questions, 280 Bay Street. is that someone living out in the drop them off or mail them to the Old Firehall: west end of Ottawa can challenge The best advice that can be given to any candidate is to candi-dates here in Capital Ward OS Vote ’91 understand, or have someone on in November. This would have c/o OSCAR your campaign staff who under- one drawback, local support for 260 Sunnyside Avenue stands the new Act. The Elec- the "outside" candidate may be at Ottawa, Ontario K1S 0R7 a minimum. tions Officer is there to help as Any eligible candidate can We will print questions and the candidates’ answers in an well and candidates are urged to register by filling out Form 28 at upcoming issue. Please submit questions before 1 September. make use of the service. City Hall (111 Sussex Drive). Now, are you ready for the Registrations should be received greatest race of your life? before the nomination period. account, not the family chequing Candidates who have registered account! are then legally able to incur Another omission of great election expenses and receive consequence is what office the election contributions. Any candidate is filing for. Don’t expenses or contributions before laugh. Cathy Black says it hap- registration would have you in a pens every election. position of breaking the law Some of the positions that under the Municipal Elections you as a candidate might seek are Act. Regional Chairman, Mayor, City No deposit is needed to Councillor, or Board of Education register. Trustee. Nominations Act Amended The period for filing nom- The Municipal Elections inations this year is October 8-11. Act was amended in December Nominations must be filed in per- 1990 and features some impor- son, but the form can be picked tant changes that will affect the up beforehand. To be nominated, decision of many to run for
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OSCA President’s Message OSCAj^SS ffi.i terOttawa Ottawa South Community Association by MICHAEL LYNCH Thank you to Tony Mc- Cormack for his determined It has been 6 months since effort to ensure prudent finan- HFTER FOUR I was elected President of the cial planning at OSCA. Now we Ottawa South Community Asso- have dollars and sense. REGI5TRHTI0R ciation (OSCA). During that time, Thank you to Susan Leah (For tbs school gear 1991/92) OSCA has been extremely busy and Ann Garneau for their con- Wednesdag June 19, 1991 and, although many of the issues, stant support in OSCA events. 7:00 pjn. - 8:30 pjn. events, and programs have been What happened to leisure time? The Old Firehall reported in the community paper, Thank you to Peter Biei- 260 Sunngsida Bva. there has not been an appropriate sterfeld from all soccer players, to Spaces are limited - be there earlg opportunity to extend a thank Roger Young for T-ball, and you to the many individuals who Keith Willis for hockey. Brewer For more information - phone 564-1064 have given so much of their time and Windsor Parks have never to making Ottawa South a great been busier. SUmmER CHIT1P place to live. Thank you to Michel Had- Thank you to Bonnie and dad for the work on the traffic JEGISTRHTIOn Larry Ostler for the immensely plan, and to John Bond for continues at successful Fun Run. Each year watching Lansdowne Park devel- Uf THE OLD FIREBALL 250 Sunngside Hve. the event grows in popularity. opments. This camp is for children ages 6-12 years One veek sessions: July 2 - August 23 Where will it be in 1995? Thank you to Roger Time: Drop off - anytime after 2:00 a.m. Day Camp - 2:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m_ Thank you to Lynn Gra- Camm, Rufina Basu, Michael After Care - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ham and Cheryl Paquette for Friend, and other OSCAR com- Cost: $75.00 per veek/$60.00 short veek After Care: $25.00/120.00 short veek their determined effort to secure mittee members for their ongoing Mon. to Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. more After-Four space for the commitment to publishing a Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. many children on the waiting list. valued and well read community It appears that your efforts may newspaper. be successful. Thank you to David Blai- Thank you to Donna kie, Susan Rosidi, Jim Watson, Walsh and Brian Eames for their Rich Gelder, and other residents A noise like of a hidden brook time and patience in keeping In the leafy month of June who have worked so diligently to Samuel Taylor Coleridge abreast of developments at the help improve University-Commu- Convent of Precious Blood. We nity relations. are looking forward to meeting Thank you to David Duf- our new neighbours, the Royal fey and city staff colleagues at It is a good thing for an uned- College of Physicians and the Old Firehall. ucated man to read books of Surgeons. A very special thank you quotations. Thank you to Fran Mow- to Dierdre McQuillan for her Winston Churchill bray and Wendy Earl for their efforts to keep OSCA organized commitment to our environment. and for her volunteer efforts over The Rideau River Watch meeting and above the call of duty. at the Old Firehall clearly I know that there are demonstrated interest among many, many other individuals residents in the water-ways who are active in Community surrounding our neighbourhood. programs and I do wish to ex- OSCAjfe
What do we do next? press my appreciation to them for PRESENTS THE ANNUAL Thank you to Diane Smith volunteering time so freely and for her persistence in ensuring loyally. It is no wonder that that OSCA has taken the time to Ottawa South is one of the most review long-term goals. What a active neighbourhoods in the city. future!
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Tues, lune 11 - HopeutcU School Sand What does the Ottawa South Community Association do for you?l Rain Venue: Hope-veil School Gym * It gives you a collective voice at City Hall, * a way of maintaining the character of the neighbourhood, * participation in future change to the area, * OSCAR - your neighbourhood newspaper, Tues, lune 18 - Amateur Talent Might * special events to meet your neighbours, * sports programs for you and your family, and Family BBQ - Loeb IGA Hot Dots ft. Hamburgers -5 :50 p.m. * after school care for children, * recreation and leisure activities, and HAVE SUPPER IN THE PARK!! * protection of the environment (FBOCEEDI TO HELF DEFEAT COST OF COHCEKTa) For real clout at City Hall, OSCA needs to represent a high proportion of community residents. The more the mighlierl With 200 members we are acknowledged, with 300 we are recognized and with 500 THURS. June 27 - Ottawa Community Concert Sami we are respected. Please sign up now.
Yes, you bet I'll join OSCA1I Tues. July 8 - The Last Minute Burnt Name: Address: Code WCH. July 17 - Pipes and Drums (Tentative) Telephone (h) (o) My $10.00 (family & single) fee is enclosed. Ottawa South Community Association In rose of rain, events tvitt be held at the Mtrfwdl. unless otherwise stotcsC Old Firehall 260 Sunnyside Avenue, Ottawa, K1S 0R7 Telephone: 564-7277 OSCAR June 1091
This summer, the City of Ottawa's Department of Le Service des loisirs et de la culture de la ville Recreation and Culture is offering a wide range of d'Ottawa vous propose toute une sélection d'activités activities to make your summer in the city a great one! pour enrichir votre été ! A Seniors Aînés • Walking Club. Information: 564-1017. • Clubs de marche. Renseignements : 564-1017 • Golf Trips. Information: 564-1268. • Journées de golf. Renseignements : 564-1268 • Thursday Picnics. Information: 564-1268. • Camp de jour (s addresse aux aînés qui ont un • Day Camp. For seniors with a physical disability. handicap physique). Renseignements : 564-1019. Information: 564-1019. • Bus Trips. A wide selection of destinations. Patinage libre Dans les patinoires intérieures : Information: 564-1017. • Tom-Brown • Côtc-dc-Sablc Public Skating • Canterbury In the following arenas: Tom Brown, Sandy Hill, Canterbury. Renseignements : 564-1181 ou 564-1176 Information: 564-1181 or 564-1176. Culture L'activité culturelle • Art in Public Places: Discover the work of local artists as you visit the • L’art dans les lieux publics— découvrez les œuvres d’artistes de la région City’s leisure facilities. 564-1359 tout en visitant les installations municipales. Renseignements : 564-1359 • Festivals: 564-1227 • Les Festivals: Renseignements : 564-1227. • The Arts and Heritage Directory: 564-7328 • Le répertoire des arts et du patrimoine: Renseignements : 564-7328 • St. François Artist Studios: 564-7328 • Les studios pour artistes St-François: Renseignements : 564-7328. • The Billings Estate Museum: 564-1363 • Les activités du Musée du domaine Billings: Renseignements : 564-1363. Parks and Wading Pools Dans les parcs et les pataugeoires • Parks in every neighbourhood — supervised up to seven days a week • Des parcs supervisés jusqu’à sept jours par semaine • 60 wading pools • 60 pataugeoires Information: 564-1081. Renseignements : 564-1081. Indoor Swimming Pools • swimming lessons for all ages and expertise Dans les piscines intérieures • an extended public swimming schedule • des cours de natation pour tous les âges et pour tous les niveaux • aqua camps • le nombre des périodes de natation libre augmenté pour répondre à la Information: call your local pool or 564-1023, demande estivale. • camp aquatique Beaches Renseignements : communiquez avec la piscine de votre quartier, ou composez • Westboro, Britannia, Mooney’s Bay le 564-1023. Information: 564-1023. Days Camps Aux plages Camps for all interests and schedules: • Britannia • community day camps for preschoolers and children • Mooney’s Bay • “pocket camps” — a new approach • Westboro • specialty camps Renseignements: 564-1023. • special events Information: call your neighbourhood Community Centre or 564-3680 / Les camps de jours 564-8421. Des camps de jour pour les enfants qui ont un intérêt spécifique. Entre autres : Sport Camps and Lessons • le cyclisme • l’escrime • hockey, ringette, and tennis camps • l’improvisation • skating or tennis lessons • le dessin Information: 564-1180 Renseignements : communiquez avec le centre communautaire de votre quartier, • operation sport camp, and soccer camp Information: 564-1094 ou composez, le 564-3680 ou le 564-8421. Special Events Événements spéciaux • Kid’s Canal Fishing Derby: Information: 564-1234 • Le concours de pêche pour enfants au canal Rideau. Pour plus de •- Collector’s Corner. At McNabb Arena. Information: 564-1070 renseignements, composez le 564-1234. • Le coin des collectionneurs. À l’installation McNabb. Pour plus de Don’t miss the special tabloid “Summer, City Style" featured in renseignements, composez le 564-1070. The Ottawa Citizen on May 29 for all the details. Surveillez l’encart que nous publions dans Le Droit du samedi 25 mai pour tous les détails qui feront de votre été, à la Ville, un des mémorable à date ! OSCAR Joe 1991 POLITICS 7 Councillor’s Column sent function as a curling rink. I heard by the Committee. I passed a good example of the city and feel I could win reconsideration of a motion that staff review the residents working together this item if there is interest from matter in conjunction with OSCA congratulations!! the private sector. "Any offers for and bring a report back to 30,000 square feet of heritage Committee. Your input will be Have a Happy Summer!! space in a revitalized park?" appreciated. A beautiful Ottawa Copies of the report to summer is on the horizon and I Council are available by calling Linda Thom Park wish you all a safe and happy my office. The Community Services time. Take time to spend with and Operations Committee has your families and friends. Ottawa Rapid Transit Approved approved a contract in the has so much to offer. Make it safe for Lansdowne: Regional Council amount of $73,000 for park devel- and enjoyable by adhering to all approved a change to the scope of opment work at Linda Thom the safety rules, whether you are the Billings Bridge Rapid Transit Park. Subject to Council’s ap- in a car, on foot, on a bicycle, or Station. This change adds a sep- proval on May 15, work would in a boat!! Remember to follow arate loading platform to service begin at the end of May and be the rules at all swimming pools Lansdowne Park. I am very hap- completed by the end of July. and beaches. Happy holidays!! py with this approval as it shows This exciting design will soon a real commitment to bringing become a reality. by Councillor LYNN SMYTH families to the park without cars. Community Office The Aldermanic Commu- Sidewalk Reconstruction nity Office, located in the Old Lansdowne Park Update Aberdeen Pavilion: The Sidewalk reconstruction Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue, hoarding is now up. Construction will begin by the end of May on will be open on Friday June 14 Parking Plan Approved: In will start in early June. The last Cameron (north side) opposite from 10 am to 4 pm. The Com- April, Council approved battle was won at the April Coun- Wendover to Grosvenor. If you munity Office will be closed for $19,100,000 to implement the cil meeting and opponents have have any questions, please call July and August and will reopen parking plan. Four hundred no further opportunities to defeat 564-1875, the City’s Project in September 1991. spaces will be under the new the project. Exhibit Hall; 600 spaces will be Manager. in an above-grade structure Community Recreation City Hall Contact (hopefully behind the south Area: The wading pool will be 149 Hopewell - Heritage 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, stands of the Civic Centre) and completed by the end of June. Grant Ontario KIN 5A1, 564-1308. The 1400 surface spaces for a total of The baseball diamonds unfor- The Community Services City does provide a 24 hour emer- 2400. This represents an increase tunately will not be available for and Operations Committee has gency number 564-1111. of 600 spaces over the Park’s the season. Recent wet weather approved a Heritage Grant and a current capacity and an increase has caused the delay. Staff are "Preserving Ontario’s Architec- the green space. doing their best to find alterna- ture" designated property grant All life js 5 to 6 against. Other good decisions were tive ball fields until our new ones for 149 Hopewell Avenue. This is Damon Runyon also made. The McElroy Building are available. is to be demolished immediately rather than in 5 years. A green New Exhibit Hall: The "activity" area has been added to Parking Report included final the community recreation area figures on the amount of space to for activities such as T-Ball. be demolished in comparison to ANNE SCOTTON There will be a second what the new Exhibit Hall con- road off the Driveway, but it tains. Of the bulk space being orients toward the parking lot demolished, 45,000 square feet OTTAWA BOARD OF behind the south stands. I think will not be rebuilt. 10,000 square EDUCATION this design solution is a good one feet of exhibit space will not be TRUSTEE: ZONE 2 - it solves the community’s con- replaced. Close attention will be cern about a road between the T- paid to community comments Ball area and the community from the April 29 public Open recreation area while saving the House concerning the design of taxpayer the cost of an under- the new hall. The end result will It’s been a wonderful school year ground road. hopefully be a visually exciting and I thank all the parents and The green space around new hall. school staff of Hopewell for their the Aberdeen has been increased active support. to 50 feet, so our beautiful Strip Club By-Law Renovations are being planned for Hopewell and anyone inter- pavilion will be appropriately Whether the strip club ested in the community should get in touch with Hopewell’s Parent- surrounded by green. continues to exist between Teacher Organization (Hua Franks is Chair this year). To accommodate There was a decision I was Ottawa South Public Library and all the students and upgrade facilities we will have to make changes. Be sure that your views are counted in the process. not happy with. Council approved Hopewell School will be decided a staff recommendation that the Transition Years is a Ministry of Education concept whereby the at Planning Committee on June education of young people in grades 7, 8, and 9 is being examined with front facade of the Horticultural 4. This is the most important a view to lowering the drop-out rate in the province of Ontario as well Building be relocated and incor- meeting for Ottawa South this as other possible changes. Hopewell’s PTO has prepared a response with porated into the design of the year. Please plan to attend and some very serious questions for the OBE. Exhibit Hall. I objected, since this make your views known. Hopewell parents were active in providing information to the building is designated as "heri- OBE group working on transportation issues - many thanks. tage" under the Ontario Heritage Perley Staff Parking on Reliable sources reported that Hopewell Play Day was the best Act. I also feel that the new hall ever, and the fortune tellers forecast a wonderful summer for all of us. should have its own unique de- Aylmer Finally, congratulations to the Woyiwada team and all the stars sign and character. A 150,000 At a Community Services that made Sunnyside Summer Camp the hit of the Ottawa South square foot hall should not be and Operations Committee meet- dramatic season! constrained by a facade from a ing, the Perley Hospital asked for 30,000 square foot building. The parking for their staff on Aylmer OBE least we could do is to offer it for Avenue. The matter was brought 330 Gilmour Street sale to the private sector; use it up by Councillor McSweeney Ottawa K2P 0P9 as a workshop for the Lansdowne without notifying affected resi- Park staff, or leave it in its pre- dents; therefore only Perley Ad paid for from Trustee’s Personal Communications budget. ^ Hospital representatives were 8 OSCAR June 1991 NDP’s First Budget 1995. That means that in 4 years cided to borrow far too much and areas that are not served by ade- the NDP will double our debt. we will all, sooner or later, have quate public transit systems have There is no doubt that to pay the price. no choice but to drive. The prob- these are tough economic times. As the Liberal party’s lem with the NDP gas tax is that But tough times call for tough energy critic, I have mixed feel- it does not discriminate between decisions. The NDP, unlike gov- ings about our new gasoline tax. those of us who have a real op- ernments in six other provinces It increases the cost of a litre of tion in deciding whether to use that have recently introduced gas by 1.7 cents effective imme- our car and those of us who do programs of restraint, have shied diately and by another 1.7 cents not. away from tough decisions. Gov- effective January 1, 1992. The other problem with ernments in these other pro- On one hand, a tax on gas- the gas tax is that while the NDP vinces recognize that when we oline can have the benefit of government has coloured it continually increase our level of reducing consumption, which in "green," the $500 million raised debt, we severely limit our ability turn reduces the damage caused by this tax will not be dedicated and, more importantly, the ability to our environment. On the other to environmental protection of future generations of Ontar- hand, taxes on gasoline, unlike programs. ians to maintain the quality of taxes on cigarettes and alcohol, life we have come to enjoy. are taxes on a product that many by DALTON McGUINTY A certain level of bor- people in Ontario use out of When men are pure, laws are use- rowing is essential to keep necessity, not out of choice. less; when men are corrupt, laws Ontario moving at this time. Truck and taxi drivers, are broken. Ontario’s first-ever NDP Benjamin Disraeli government has just handed Unfortunately, the NDP has de- farmers, and people who live in down its first budget. A govern- ment’s budget is always impor- tant, but this one was especially so because it gave us our first At Your Service insight into the government’s priorities. Water • Major Roads • Public Health ■ Social Services • Transit • Garbage Disposal • Sewage Treatment The most astonishing aspect of the NDP budget is that it will create a deficit of almost $10 billion. This is triple the last Striking A Balance — Regional Government Services in 1991 highest deficit in Ontario’s his- tory, in 1982-83. Even more as- It is against a backdrop of a The result is an out of pocket In 1990, taxpayers were con- tonishing was the NDP’s forecast very difficult economic climate and impact on taxpayers of 5.1% fronted by tax hikes from all lev- that it intends to maintain this growing taxpayer frustration that — less than the rate of inflation els of government, culminating in level of deficit right through to Regional Council struck a budget in 1991. the introduction of the GST in 1995. for 1991. To contain spending, yet January of this year. Meanwhile; Let us be clear as to what provide the many essential pub- as the recession has deepened in lic services and programs, it was the last few months, a greatly we mean when we talk about a necessary for Council to make dif- increasing number of Ottawa- "deficit." This year, the govern- ficult choices — and choices Carleton residents looked to the ment intends to spend $10 billion were made. A wide range of pro- Region for assistance — partic- more than it will take in in taxes. grams and services affecting vir- ularly in the area of Social Services To come up with this money, our tually every department of Regional (Case load growth up 40% province will have to borrow. And Government were either cut or in ’90/91). money borrowed must be added reduced. to our provincial debt. Eleven cents out of every tax dollar collected by the pro- 1991Bttawa-Carleton Budget Highlights vince is presently required to pay the interest on our provincial • $500,000 for a long-term program of water quality improvement in our urban rivers. debt. The NDP budget will in- • Increased support to public transit — including transit for the handicapped. crease our provincial debt to $51.7 billion this year. That’s a • Continuation of public health programs and services designed to promote healthy lifestyles and staggering 33% increase. Further- disease prevention. more, the NDP intends to in- • A 40% increase in social services expenditures to ensure adequate support to residents in need crease that debt to $70 billion by during difficult economic times. • Continuation of a Regional road and bridge rehabilitation and construction program to ensure a safe and effective Regional transportation system. • Expansion of environmental programs to ensure continued availability of quality drinking water, LAWYERS and expanded recycling/ re-use/reduction activities. Holding Ottawa-Carleton Increases to 5.1% Following extensive study of this year’s budget, Regional Council struck a balance in February which will THOMAS AND WINSHIP result in out of pocket Regional Government increases of 5.1% for urban dwellers. This means water customers will see no increase in the water rates and only a 1% increase for the Regional Sewer ROBERT C. THOMAS, B.A. Surcharge. This minor increase will be directed towards a river water quality program. ALAN R. WINSHIP, B.A., LL.B. DOUG LAS A. MENEILLEY, B.A., LL.B.
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O’Connor and "ground-oriented, heading the Federation of public interest, having an emo- City Beat human scale" in the "middle block Citizens Associations questioned tional issue on which to fight residential zones." the late date of the motion which election battles may be more Supporters of the motion came well after the period of important to far too many coun- argue: since the current Centre- public consultation. Kent replied cillors and their supporters than town plan was confirmed in 1979, that the motion would have come working hard with patience and there has been little growth in sooner but that he had acceded to diligence to find an intelligent residential accommodation; in Councillor Diane Holmes’ request approach to the matter. contrast, elsewhere in the region, to wait until May 3. Kent also Will City Council have 70,000 residential units have indicated that several submis- surprised us just this one time been built; and combining retail sions, including that of the during the current term of office? and commercial with residential Dalhousie Health and Commu- zoning would establish economic nity Services centre, had Perley Parking viability necessary to create endorsed a mixed-use policy. Predicament additional residential units in Smith felt that this was a John Barkley, Chairperson Centretown. sham argument. of the Perley Hospital’s Patient Moreover, the pro-Kehoe Elizabeth MacKenzie, Advisory Council wrote to several "gang of four", as Mike Cassidy president of the Centretown members of Council to request termed them at the demonstra- Community Association, accused help with the parking problems tion, argue that the 50/50 mixed Kent of just representing the faced by staff at the hospital. use approach creates residences interests of the Building Owners Councillor McSweeney by ROB QUINN to go with new jobs that in turn and Managers Association apparently took the initiative to make it possible for more people (BOMA) and held up a copy of a place this letter, in the form of a Centretown, My to live near and walk to work letter from BOMA to Kent as "member’s report," on the agenda with a resulting cut in car trips proof. Kent stated the motion Centretown of the May 8 Community Services downtown from other new subur- "did not address BOMA’s con- Councillor Tim Kehoe’s and Operations Committee. ban housing. cerns." The letter circulated and Planning Committee motion on After some discussion, the The alternative to some- it turned out to be nothing more the Centretown section of the committee directed city staff to thing like this approach in than a standard letter to the draft Official Plan provoked calls monitor parking problems experi- Planning Committee Chairman, for "SHOC troopers" to take to Centretown is, according to enced by staff and vistors to the copied to all members, that the streets. And about 150 did so Councillor Darrel Kent, "contin- Hospital and to Southminster summarized a presentation to the on May 22. ued, environmentally degrading... church and to consult with OSCA Committee. The Centretown Citizen’s development of fields, forests and on possible solutions. environmentally sensitive lands Community Association’s news David Webber, immediate Staff are also to examine a outside of the greenbelt." release stated that "Aldermen past president of OSCA, spoke permit system for Perley staff The Glebe Community As- Kent, Kehoe, Holtzman and eloquently. He indicated that he and visitors on the north side of sociation hosted a quickly Fisher have shown their con- had lived in six cities including Aylmer Avenue for 3 years (when organized information-cum- tempt for the entire Official Plan Paris, Casablanca, London and the move should take place) as debate session featuring Coun- Process and have betrayed all Montreal (our David did get well as investigate parking cillors Darrel Kent and Nancy citizens who have participated." around) and that Ottawa was the possibilities at the convent and at Smith, currently Chairman and Angry words. Strong words. best. He noted that Ottawa Lansdowne Park. A report is to Vice-Chairman of Ottawa’s Plan- So what’s it all about? The already had dispersed employ- come back as soon as possible. ning Committee. They do not following will attempt to sum- ment centres notably those of the Because this Capital Ward agree. Because most of the marize briefly the substance of Federal Government (Tunney’s matter attracted intervention by audience held a negative view of the matter. By way of advance Pasture, NRC, etc). In the next another member of Council, ensu- the motion, Kent received most of few years, it was likely that apology, brevity may result in ing developments may be worth the questions. inadvertant omission of points Transport and Fisheries and following with particular Kent’s points, basically as Oceans would move from down- one side or the other may believe attention. crucial to their position. above, concentrated on "marrying town. This would free up com- The motion seems to call a new job with a new residence" mercial space for other downtown for 50/50 mixed commercial and and that a mixed-use concept was headquarter uses, public and residential uses on Regional ar- the only way to encourage the private. ' Centretown enjoyed building of substantial numbers many strenths today and the Tell you what I like the best - terials (Bronson, Lyon, Kent, ’Long about knee-deep in June, of residential units as forecast motion seemed to require too Bank, O’Connor, Metcalfe, Elgin, Bout the time strawberries melts Somerset, Gladstone, Catherine); but not built in the current much change. On the vine, - some afternoon only residential uses on City Centretown Plan. He opposed, A walk on Metcalfe Street Like to jes’ git out and rest, streets; 25% landscaped open however, lining our main roads between the Museum at McLeod And not work at nothin’ else. "with 25-story glass boxes. I fully space; no loss of current residen- and Laurier reveals a fine old James Whitcomb Riley support height restictions..." tial development capacity; and Ottawa avenue. Would anyone planning processes that automati- He recognized that resi- want to see it change much? On dential units require more space the other hand, certainly Lyon, cally include public participation. The Save the Heart of the than comparable job space and O’Connor, and Kent streets leave insisted that the 50/50 approach much to be desired. City organization (SHOC as in The Board of the GCA met troopers) wrote that the Kehoe did not mean equal square foot- age for commercial use. He indi- after the meeting and unani- motion "calls for a massive in- mously called for the motion’s N Y crease in highrise and commercial cated an intention to bring to withdrawal or defeat because the RESIDENTI AL development north of the Council a compromise, more restictive motion that dealt only proposed major change in the BUILDING AND CONTRACTING Queensway." with the area within the bounds Centretown plan would not be They report that the ex- Personal Service By A of Gloucester, Elgin, Somerset, subject to public consultation and Qualified, Experienced, Insured perts and all participating and Lyon. there are already substantial Contractor / Lie Carpenter citizens believe that there is « Warranty & References Nancy Smith stated that existing provisions to build sufficient office space north of the Kehoe motion was a smoke- residential units. Gloucester for at least 20 years. screen to cover a wholesale By the time you see this Thus the CCCA apparently wants upzoning. It would simply add article, City Council will have fijnxm reroaJod to maintain the status quo south commercial to existing residential considered the matter at a special of Gloucester St.
Hockey Banquet Wraps Up Season by MARK ZAMPARO with an Esso certificate of parti- cipation, a 6-inch trophy of a The 8th annual Ottawa hockey player or goalie, a team Centre Minor Hockey Association photo, and an Esso water bottle. banquet was held at the Glebe St The players saved their James United Church on Lyon St most attentive time for three on Saturday April 27. The ten awards that went to the interlock tall windows and the high arched league teams: the most improved tongue-in-groove ceiling provided player, the most sportsmanlike a bright lofty setting for the local player, and the most valuable sport’s roaring celebration. player. All the coaches insisted Approximately 165 play- that the team was the most ers, from 5 to 20, belong to the valuable player. various team categories: school, The school and develop- developmental, novice, atom, pee- mental players (who are the wee, bantam, midget, and juven- youngest and first-year players) ile. all received special-effort medals Two banquets were held, for hard work this season. one at 10:30 am for the younger Thecoaches’ introductions crowd, and one at 1 pm, for the often included monikers for the older. Keith Willis, president of players, such as The Enforcer or Atom Nationals team receives trophies. the OCMHA, presided over both, The Dude. My favourite was moving events along easily in Michael Don’t-ruffle-my-feathers about an hour and a half. Swan. In his remarks Willis The coaches received pointed out that the average per- plaques to thank then for contrib- hour cost to the players amoun- uting to the fun that the kids had ted to just over $2. This is an playing hockey this last season. extremely low cost for great In addition, several teams pre- athletic and social development. sented coaches with special Tributes were given to mementos, such as hockey sweat- past members of the executive ers, or autographed hockey sticks. who served for several years: At the morning banquet, Sharon Blakeman, Ken and Gail Andrew Harder, a player in the Gard, J.P. Ollivier, and Barb Novice league, thanked the Neilsen. coaches and parents for their At the banquet the players support. Andrew Graves of the and their parents/guardians Atom division did the same at the consumed 60 large pizzas (plain afternoon event. won over the combo, 2 to 1), 30 Everyone liked the bright lbs of carrots, 10 lbs of celery hall, the excellent food, and the (carrots won over celery), 250 quick pace of events. The ban- Dilly Bars, and 18 cases of soda quet signalled a happy ending to 8 o’clock Supers are rewarded for their participation. pop. a successful hockey season which The presentations zoomed was enjoyed by the parents, the by quickly. Each team’s coach or coaches, and most of all the coaches presented the players players.
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by TRIONA DALZIEL while preparing their projects, and obviously enjoyed sharing During Education Week, their new knowledge with others. St Margaret Mary’s School was a The new Media Integra- hubbub of activity involving tion Unit was also on display parents, teachers, children, and during the evening. Mrs Lamont visitors. The activities were many was available to answer ques- and varied. tions. The school was brightly For the grade 6 students, decorated with the childrens’ art the week began with a special work and parents could visit the Eucharistic celebration at Notre Art Room to see works in pro- Dame Basilica. Later in the day, gress under the guidance of all the students enjoyed the Pamela Lassarre of the school’s special story-telling talents of curriculum enhancement pro- Nikki De Vito, a member of the gram. Ottawa Storytellers Association, On Friday morning, all as she told "string stories." These students joined with the commu- stories use string patterns as nity for a special Mass at St pictures around which the stories Margaret Mary Church. This was are woven. The children were followed by a Talent Showcase. fascinated and many were later Children who wished to share seen in the school-yard, their talents with their school- attempting to create similar mates and relatives, proudly string patterns. sang, danced, played the violin, On Tuesday, Cindy Day, recorder, and piano. The grade meteorologist and weather spe- 5/6 class played their xylophones cialist at CFRA visited the school under the direction of R. Dostie. to describe the instruments used One of the most popular acts was in predicting weather, and the Anne Dance, a grade 1 student, various patterns of weather with her "popcorn song." movement. Many people, students, The Annual Volunteer staff, and parents, worked very Association Tea was held on Wed- hard to make this Education nesday. Volunteers were treated Week a memorable event. It is to a sumptuous feast in high style this constant cooperation that with the best bone china! Enter- enables St Margaret Mary’s tainment was provided by the School to be the great school it is! kindergarten class singing a song written by Theresa Smith. Thursday was the day of Kindergarten the Science Festival, when par- ents and relatives viewed the Information Grade 5 and 6 projects final products of weeks of activ- ities. Each student was involved in presenting their science pro- Night ject. These projects covered a vast Come to the Resource array of topics, ranging from an Room at 7:30 pm on Wednesday experiment showing objects that June 12 for an evening of infor- float and sink, through models of mation and discussion. volcanoes, experiments with bi- Information will be cycles and explanation of tides, available on Junior Kindergarten, cameras, and holograms. The English program, and the Senior students learned a great deal Kindergarten, bilingual program (half English, half French). Registrations can be made during the evening. If you have already registered, this may be a Bytown Co-op Nursery News chance to obtain more informa- tion, and to meet other involved parents. On May 9, the nursery animals we explored the two school children from Bytown and playgrounds and surrounding the junior kindergarten class fields. from St Margaret Mary’s School The school year is soon visited the Valleyview Farm on coming to an end, and many of Fallowfield Road. The trip was a the children will be moving on to # SÜ raving success, with beautiful kindergarten in the fall. We look weather and hordes of excited forward to one more large scale children. outing - our family picnic, which Meek-eyed parents hasten down the ramps We were given lots of food will be held in June. To greet their offspring, terrible to feed to the goats, horses, deer, Registration is complete from summer camps. sheep and lambs. The children for September 1991 but anyone Phyllis McGinley enjoyed the baby lambs, rabbits, still interested may have their and chicks. After feeding the name put on the waiting list. Students en route to Mass at St Margaret Mary’s Church. 12 SCHOOL NEWS OSCAR Jute 1901 H® © ^ % A2-3 <§ May Play Day Lots of Fun OPEWELLUAPPENINGS by ROSEMARY GEDDES games, crafts, fortune teller, face ^ S.^AB-e <§ painters, garage sale vendors - JLI The sun was shining. The everything. Later would come a birds were singing. The money barbecue, a rock’n’roll band and was changing hands. It was May an Oddity Auction. Play Day, Hopewell’s major fund- The auction was great. I raiser for this year. bid on the opportunity to become I must admit to a smidge "Principal for a day," but the of scepticism when I first heard bidding got a little rich for my about all the events that were blood, climbing to $45 and going planned. No way could all this be to grade 6 student Devon Ostrom. pulled off. I knew that Hopewell A framed Brascoupe print, reput- parents were very involved in the edly worth $150 earned the high- school and willing to help out est bid of the day, going for $95. when needed, but this? No way! However, I dutifully Need I say it? I was signed up for the a.m. face- impressed by the whole extrava- painting shift. My 10 year old, ganza. Congratulations and Andrew, dove into preparations thanks to Play Day organizers for a batch of squares for the Jan Willis and Niki Devito. Also baking contest. He and his sister thanks to all the coordinators of gathered up tons of long-neglec- the individual events. ted old toys to sell at the garage By the way, my kids sold sale. almost _ all their toys. And, Garage sale brings out an entrepreneurial spirit. On Play Day, I helped Andrew won a 2nd prize ribbon haul the toys into the van, with in the baking contest. Alright! visions of hauling most of them back again, unsold. Sportscaster Anonymous By the time we arrived, the school grounds were already by ERIN STOCK Alex Taggart, Allison Waito, God made a little gentian; swarming with people. I glanced Amanda Foran, Andrea Hawkes, It tried to be a rose quickly around. Yes, everything And failed, and all the summer Hi there, eager sports Gillian Depew, Joana Langley, they promised was in place - laughed. fans! The school year is almost Julie Thompson, Katie Kiddings Emily Dickinson over and it’s time for me to put and Lisa Warner. They all com- my pen down after this column peted in soccer and volleyball. and retire. But first, here’s all These girls sure perform well the latest news from Hopewell’s together. They’ve got the right sports department. combination and the right coach - Potpourri On April 8 and 9, our Mr Dougal Martin! boys’ A basketball team visited And now for something a Tuesday June 11: HPTO the Sir John A. Macdonald Cen- little different - badminton. This meeting in the Library Resource tre. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t year our venerable coach sent 18 Centre to introduce the new their day. Hopewell fell short athletes to the Sir John A. Mac- executive. All welcome. during the tournament, but it donald Centre for a tournament. Wednesday June 26: Last day was a good effort anyhow. On May 8 it was the boys’ game of school. Later in April, the 19th and on the 9th the girls’. They and 20th, Hopewell sent out practised a lot and gave it their Do you remember the 3 students three basketball groups to best shot, but didn’t walk off who won the citywide French Glashan: a girls’ grade 7 team, with a win. As the saying goes, public speaking contest? They the girls’ grade 8 B team, and our winning isn’t everything! went on to the provincial level in girls’ grade 8 A team. Over 30 Track-and-field training is Toronto and two of them won schools participated in this event! now underway every morning firsts there as well! Congra- With our girls playing to win, bright and early at 7:30. The tulations to Carolina Vergara and they all ended up making it to events are to take place on May The face-painting table was popular with Jessica Hall. Fantastique! the younger set. the playoffs. So needless to say, 23. Go for the gold, guys! we didn’t leave empty-handed. Well, a lot of us are Hopewell’s A team reached the graduating this year. Most of us medal, placing fourth over all!! will be staying around Ottawa, Then, maintaining their but I’m off to Montreal. Hope- high spirits, the A team played at fully our athletes will continue to Hopewell on 24 April for the fin- make their presence felt on the als. The first few games were sports scene. A word of thanks to very close. We tied Glashan and our coach, the school administra- trailed Fielding, but eventually tion, the parents, and anyone else were crushed by JH Putman. involved in shaping this year’s After a short break, our girls athletes, have a safe summer! rebounded with a swing in mo- mentum and defeated Fielding. Hopewell Happenings Editor’s note: I The impressive players then know our readers join me in a big thank made a clean sweep of JH Put- you to Erin for her dedication in writing this column. Erin has had to cope with man, claiming the gold medal. health problems this year, but that never Awesome girls! dampened her enthusiasm for covering Hey everyone get this! In the sports scene, or her commitment to each OBE tournament since Sep- meeting the newspaper deadline. Erin, tember, Hopewell’s girls have many thanks and all good wishes as you won the gold. In several sports it head off to Montreal. RG was the same girls who came Principal Bill Langdon congratulates "Principal for a day" bidder, Devon Ostrom. through for us. Our stars are: OSCAR June 1891 13 Brownies and Guides 17th Southminster Scouts
by IRENE CHERNER chinson, Alison Williams, Chris- by SCOUTER TERRY they will need when they take on tina Hecht, Anjali Nundy, Gene- the Wild in late June. I’m sure it The Guiding season is vieve Casey, Samantha Franks, Since our last article, the will prove to be a great help. winding down as the packs hold Katie Cuillerier, Julia Byrne, Ottawa 17th has remained very We are also working to- their last full month of meetings Julie and Andrea Cashman, and active in the community. We had ward our spring troop camp at and prepare for flying-up cere- Shannon Lewis. Good work, girls! a successful bottle and fertilizer Rideau River Lakes Provincial monies and spring camp The last meeting will be a drive which will allow us to up- Park, May 31 to June 2. We will weekends. hike from Hopewell Ave P.S. to grade our camping gear. We be camping with the 17th Cubs From the District Commis- Vincent Massey Park for a BBQ thank all those who helped to on this outing. The theme will sioner, a big thank-you for all and outdoor games. Parents are make these fund-raising activities likely be avoiding the mosquitoes ;hose who supported our very invited to what sounds like a a success. (fat chance!) and having fun successful Girl Guide cookie blitz great wind-up to the season. As always, we have been (more likely!). at the end of April. To those girls Then it’s off to Camp Woolsey for working hard on our badges. As the Scout year draws to and parents participating in the the June 7th weekend! Scouter K had the boys fish water a close, it’s easy to see why boys Sawmill Creek cleanup on May out of the canal for analysis as have been attracted to our move- 25, the garbage drop-off for the 30th Brownie Pack one of the qualifications toward ment. We’ve had a lot of fun this Colonel By district is at the The girls completed their the Conservation Badge. The year and the boys have all grown corner of Brookfield Road and Outdoor Adventure Badge by re- boys used various methods of about a foot in character. I know Junction Ave. Looking ahead to turning to Brighton Beach for an purification before the resulting I speak for all the leaders of the the 1991-1992 Guiding year, outdoor nature hunt and cleanup, soup was sent to a local lab for 17th when I tell you how proud registration will take place in late and to return an earlier bonfire testing. The results can be we all are of the progress that September. Notices will be sent site to its previous state. A great summed up as follows: "When you each boy has made in the move- home via the local schools. way to learn about the outdoors come to Ottawa, enjoy the tulips, ment and we hope and plan for and the environment! but don’t drink the water (in the an equally successful program 5th Brownie Pack Other May meetings were canal)." No big surprise there! next year. This pack opened May to prepare for the flying-up The Chaudière area spring Yours in Scouting. with a games evening, full of ceremony on June 3, when Gabri- camp, held in April, was a real rowdy and boisterous activity to elle Wilson, Laura Hough, Joanne wet one. This made the 33-km burn off some of that springtime Woodhouse, Jennifer Gaugh, hike an even greater challenge energy. They also earned their Mary Shearman, Karen Raven, for all those who participated. Ottawa South World Friendship Badge by learn- and Chloe Dixon will fly up. Way Our order for better weather next Churches ing about other countries, espe- to go, girls! The pack as a whole year is already in. Let’s hope! cially those with Guides and are also planning for their mid- Trees for Canada was a Southminster United Church Brownies. That same evening, June camping weekend at Camp success again this year. About 50 Bank St. - Rideau Canal Leanne Cihlar flew up and Woolsey. boys and parents from the 17th Amanda Deevey walked up to helped to plant 400 trees at the Pastoral Team: Guides. Congratulations girls! Rev. S.A. Hewlett; Rev. Jan Craig 30th Guide Company Arboretum. The site this year Later in the month the will allow the boys the oppor- May opened with an eve- 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 105th Pack joined the girls for tunity to care for the trees they ning of fishing at Vincent Massey Sunday School for all ages two meetings: a bicycle rodeo planted on May 11 for years to Park to complete the Angler where the girls learned about come. We hope we can make this Badge. The girls (and their par- Coffee & fellowship following service bicycle safety and maintenance an ongoing project. ents and guiders) were all good Where welcome is more than a word and earned their Cyclist Badge; Our last few meetings sports, persisting despite the and a joint meeting to work on have been held at Base Rideau pouring rain, and a few were their Athlete Badge. Also in May where we have been preparing for Trinity Anglican Church even rewarded by catching fish. the arts group introduced the our annual canoe camp. Base 1230 Bank St. at Cameron Avenue Other May meetings were pack to participatory drama. Rideau gives the boys the chance 733-7536 spent working on the parent- What a busy month! to learn or relearn, in a con- guide banquet, a puppet troupe Rector: The Rev. Roger A. Young trolled environment, those skills Hon. Asst.: Canon Ken Cowan 105th Brownie Pack presentation dealing with safety and environmental issues, and Because this pack is com- The temper of chums, the love camp planning sessions, all in 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist pleting its 3rd year, many of the of your wife, and a new preparation for the June 7-9 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist girls are flying up to Guides. The piano’s tune Church School and Nursery camp weekend at Murphy’s Which of the three will you trust at 14 girls are: Shalini Anand, Weekday Eucharists: Point. the end of an Indian June? Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Jaime Bowen. Robin Fowler, Rudyard Kipling Caitlin McMillan, Alexa Hut- Wed. 12:30 p.m.—Carleton U., T27
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Here’s the Top Ten for this 6. Burden of Proof Scott Turow Jun 7 (Friday) 10:30 am: Ongoing programs month, with our usual reminder 7. Life on the Fringe Eugene Picture Book Parade. Films made Babes in the Library: that any book we have or that is Forsey from picture books. Fun viewing music, rhymes, and books for on order, may be reserved free of 8. Elizabeth and Philip Charles for all picture book readers, ages babies from birth to 18 months. charge. Higham 3-8. (45 min) Thursdays at 9:30 am. Please 9. By Way of Deception Claire June 7, 2 pm: contact us for more information 1. Plains of Passage Jean Auel Hoy Recyclomania. Stories and films at 598-4017. 2. Heartbeat Danielle Steel for the environmentally conscious Storytime for 3-5year olds: 3. Spy Sinker Len Deighton [Ed. Note -1 only seem to count 9 books kid. Come and make your own Mondays at 10:30 am and Wed- 4. Nancy Reagan Kitty Kelly this month... perhaps one of these Good Reads is worth twice what the others terrarium out of a milk carton. nesdays at 10:30 am and 2 pm. 5. Seeress of Kell David Eddings are?] Ages 6-10. Preregistration. (60 Preregis-tration required for the min) Wed sessions. (45 min) June 15 (Saturday) 2 pm: Time for Twos: Storytime Happy Father’s Day. Stories, for 2 year olds. Mondays at 9:30 films and a craft to celebrate this am. Please contact us for further ASK Inc special guy in your life, your details. 598-4017. father. Ages 5-9. Preregistration. Saturday Stories and by JOHN ABBOUD related activities in the com- (60 min) Films at 10:30 am, for 4-7 year 1 munity. Skilled in presentation olds. This is the 13th graphics, students last summer summer that prepared a special model in sup- Magazines ASK Inc (the port of the United Way campaign. Architecture Another project last year by a Students’ Klinic at Carleton Uni- student was the construction of a The South Branch of the recommend a particular title or versity) has been offering services display model for the Regional Ottawa Public Library will be titles for purchase, we would be to the community in the National Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. holding it’s regular review of happy to consider your sugges- Capital region. The Klinic (as it is Many residential projects magazine subscriptions during tions. Please remember that all commonly known) is the oldest designed by Klinic students have the next few weeks. If you have titles should be of general, surviving one of its kind in Can- since been built and are fitting any suggestions or comments, popular appeal. All back issues of ada. It was founded by the additions to their neighbour- please use the suggestion box to magazines may be borrowed. Ottawa Regional Society of Archi- hoods. let us know. If you would like to tects in 1978 and its activities ASK the students at the have been supported by the Klinic for a free 45-minute con- School of Architecture at sultation by calling 233-8871. Carleton since then. For more information, Where in the World? Operating now as a please contact John Abboud (co- student-run, not-for-profit manager) at 232-7059. The branch has always - travel information from every company, the mandate of the prided itself on the usefulness of Canadian province and territory Klinic is to: its consumer information section - travel guides, an extensive - provide an economical (to be found in reference). But collection, for loan high-quality design and drafting did you also know that we pro- accommodation guides, service to members of the general vide information on holiday including youth hostels, bed & public in the area of residential planning? breakfasts and farm vacations design and renovation, For more information, - promote a better public For example: please do enquire at the Infor- understanding of the nature and - summer camps mation Desk. value of architectural design and - working holidays overseas the architecture profession, - create alternative sum- mer employment opportunities for students of professional Lisgar Orchestra Exchange 90-91 schools of architecture, - give students a chance to by VANESSA CUMMING event. They also performed at On the 9th, our English develop their technical and mana- Glebe Collegiate and at Sedberg, guests (and two of our teachers) gerial skills, A year and a month ago, near Montebello. left Ottawa to try spring camping - foster contact between our school orchestra visited Eng- During their busy week at Camp Tawingo, near Hunts- students and architectural profes- land for an exchange full of con- they found time to rehearse, take ville. From there they traveled to sionals. certs, touring, and meeting new a bus tour of Ottawa, visit the Toronto and the Niagara Falls Every Saturday morning friends. We stayed with billets in Parliament Buildings, the Na- area for their final few days, then throughout the summer the Klin- Rickmansworth for the first week tional Gallery, the Museum of flew 1 mie on the 14th. ic offers free 45-minute consul- of our trip. Civilization, and the OmniMax Although it was sad to see tations at the School of This year, we welcomed theatre. The Orchestra also took them go, a great time was had by Architecture. the Rickmansworth school or- a daytrip to Montreal after their all! This was indeed the perfect During each session mem- chestra, conductor, and chaperons concert at Sedberg. The last night way to wrap-up Lisgar’s first in- bers of the public have a chance to Ottawa for the first week of of their stay in Ottawa they per- ternational exchange! We hope it to review and get advice on their their visit to Canada. Many of us formed at Lisgar, in a concert will continue to be the success it residential design projects. These were paired with the friends we that was open to the community. was this time. projects are limited to 600 m2 in made last year, while others total area and 3 storeys in height. made new friends over the course Later, they can choose to of the week. hire a student to do work on the Our English visitors GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW design. The student enters into a arrived in the second week of AND MEDIATION SERVICES personal agreement with the cli- April and stayed with host fami- ent. This fixed-price contract is lies until the 9th. The Rickmans- Peggy Malpass, B.A., LL.B. based on the hourly rate of $14 worth orchestra played two con- Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public for junior designers and $16 for certs at Lisgar, one for our school senior designers. population and the other for a 440 Laurier West, Suite 330 235-8274 or Klinic students are number of elementary school chil- Ottawa Kl R 7X6 230-7356 occasionally involved in other dren who were bused in for the 16 CLASSIFIED ADS OSCAR June 1991
Back Page FOR PARENTS Who wish to send SENIOR CITIZENS’ PICNIC: Coun- their child to afternoon kindergarten cillor Lynn Smyth invites all Capital COMMUNITY ALERT in September, I offer morning child- Ward seniors to the 3rd Annual Employment care in my home, 2 blocks from Seniors Picnic at Lansdowne Park, Wanted/Available To: All clients and Hopewell Ave School. Outdoor play, August 1, 1991 from 11:30 am to 2 residents of the Ottawa library playgroup. Please call 231- pm. Entertainment by Dominic South area. WANTED: An experienced caregiver 5889 Darcy and the Glebe Parents Day From: Billings Bridge Animal in our home (Bank and Sunnyside) Care children. Please call Michelle at Hospital for 9 month old girl and 2 3/4 year For Sale/Wanted 564-1308 to confirm your atten- Recently a supply of business old boy. Full-time beginning dance. cards was stolen from our September. Call Marie at 234-7013 FOR SALE: 40-gal electric hot water clinic. They are being taken tank, $75 or best offer. About 50 feet SENIORS: Have your basement door-to-door by some young WANTED: Babysitter in our home of green vinyl-clad chainlink fencing, cleaned, walls or windows washed for people who are soliciting funds (Bank and Sunnyside) for 7 month complete with all main and line $7 an hour. Light housekeeping is for a new animal clinic. old girl and 2 3/4 year old boy from posts, $50 (a bargain). Call 234-5904 done for $6 an hour. Our yard This is a fraudulent 7:30 am to 3 pm from July 2 to July days or evenings. workers will rake leaves, tidy the operation and is in no way 19. Call Marie at 234-7013 lawn, trim the hedges and cut your connected to the Billings FOR SALE: Commodore 64 com- grass for $ 6 an hour. If you are 60 Bridge Animal Hospital. PLANT SITTER AVAILABLE: Re- puter, printer, 1200 baud modem, years of age or over, please call If you receive or have already sponsible sitter available to take care Fastload and Final Cartridge III, 2 Senior’s Outreach at 230-5730 for received such a visit, please of your plants and pets during your Epyx microswitch joysticks, 256K more information. call the Police. vacation. Experienced, references, RAM Expander cartridge, Icon- cheap. Call Maddy at 234-0714 after Troller, 2 improved clone 1541 SWIM MEET: Canadian National 4 pm. drives, plugs into any colour tv, $500 Synchronized Swimming Masters takes it all. Call 234-0714. Championships will be hosted by LOCAL BABYSITTER: 12 year old Ottawa Masters Synchro Club at Classified ads are free to residents of girl available early evenings during Carleton University pool on June 7, FOR SALE: White fridge, 15 cu. ft. Ottawa South. Inclusion is depen- the week during the school year, and 8, and 9. Admission is free. For more $100. Beige sofa bed $50. Junior 5- dent on space limitations and is at on weekends. Competitive rates, information, please call Cindy speed racing bike $35. Child’s bike the sole discretion of the Editor. parental support only a phone call $25. Phone 232-1307. Cotterill at 830-8342 or Louise away. Call Maddy at 234-0714. Manton at 747-1620. FOR SALE: King-size waterbed $50. ARE YOU 14 or older and not House/apt humidifier $30. Loads of looking forward to another boring baby items and girls’ clothes. Call summer? We have NEWS for YOU! 230-5479. To own a bit of ground, to scratch Ottawa South Community Centre Please recycle at it with a hoe, to plant seeds, and needs you as a volunteer in our watch the renewal of life - this is FAIRBAIRN STREET SALE: Satur- this newspaper Summer Day Camps. Not only will day 1 June, 9 am to 3 pm. 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