Serving community since 1973 www.glebereport.ca ISSN 0702-7796 October 17, 2014 Vol. 42 No. 9 Issue no. 463 FREE PHOTO: DAN DEWAN DAN PHOTO: Who’s idea was this? On Sunday, September 28, 18 members of the United Church, 507 , celebrated the church’s sixth anniversary by carrying out the “ice bucket challenge” in support of ALS. The church houses the Centretown Emergency Food Centre and Centre 507, an adult drop-in centre. Said Nancy Desjardin, a member of the congregation: “We had a blast.” Church high jinx for good causes Centretown United Church, 507 Bank Street, houses the Centretown Emergency counselling, crisis intervention, referral to community resources, advocacy and Food Centre, which provides a three- to four-day emergency food hamper, once training in life management skills. It also offers hot snacks, clothing and toilet- a month, to Centretown residents from Wellington to Billings Bridge and from ries, sewing services, phones and computers, foot care and a needle exchange. Lees Avenue to Lyon, including Main Street. It is staffed by volunteers. For more Centre 507 receives funding from the City of , the province of , information on the Centretown Emergency Food Centre, see Glebe Report, May the Government of Canada and the . 2014. If you would like to help Centre 507, it is always in need of hygiene supplies Centretown United Church is also the home of Centre 507, an adult drop-in (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, razors, women’s hygiene centre for those who are disadvantaged in some way, such as through homeless- products, combs, brushes, toilet paper, lip balm) as well as backpacks, socks and ness or unstable housing (including rooming houses or shelters), mental illness, underwear, bus tickets, Tim Horton’s gift cards, sleeping bags, wet weather gear, addiction, health concerns, abuse, poverty, chronic unemployment or loneliness. cold weather gear (coats, hats, scarves, mitts, long underwear), winter boots, run- Founded 31 years ago, it welcomes up to 200 individuals every day, offering free ners and steel-toed boots (allowing clients to accept manual-labour jobs).

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Steve Strtak LOEWEN LORRIE PHOTO: HINTHER MATTHEW PHOTO: Joe Mamma Cycles owner Jose Bray Francesca Macdonald, Glebe resident, stands in front of his Bank Street shop competed on September 7 in the Iron- in the Glebe on September 23 where, man 70.3 world championships held OUR VOLUNTEER CARRIERS the night before, the glass window and at Mont Tremblant, Quebec. Macdon- door were smashed and a custom ald placed eighth in the 40–44 age Nina & Jasmine Acharya, Jennie Aliman, Tyler, Luke & Claire Allan, Charlie & Sydney Allen, Mela- Norco bicycle on display was stolen. category, competing with 150 women nie and William Alton, Marcia Aronson, james attwood, the Aubry family, Lucy & Thomas Baird, Says Bray, “the bike was locked and not from around the world. All the competi- Adrian Becklumb, Beckman Family, Inez Berg, Mary Lou Bienefeld, Daisy & Nettie Bonsall, Robert rideable. The cost of repairs outweighs tors had to place in the top five at an & Heidi Boraks, the Bowie family, John Francis Brandon, Jonah & Benjy Brender, Alice Cardozo, the cost of the actual bike stolen.” Ironman event to qualify for the world virginia carver, Darlene Charron, Jack & Will Coffey, Nathaniel Collins Mayer, the Coodin family, Instructor Denise Allen’s twirl is doubled championships. denys cooper, Scott Cowan, Eleanor Crowder, georgia davidson, Richard DesRochers, Oscar & in the mirror behind her. Jane Dennis, Marilyn Deschamps, Tara Dibenedetto, the Diekmeyer-Bastianon family, Pat Dillon, Sarah Dingle, the Dingle family, Giuliana, Al, Nina & Olive Di Stefano, Callum Duggan, Education for Community Living (GCI), Donna Edwards, Elma Estable, the Faught family, Judy Field, Joann Garbig, Zoe Goodwin-Sutton, Gary Greenwood, Ginny Grimshaw, the Hamer-Wilson family, Henry Hanson, Martin Harris, Louis Helbig, the Hook family, Cheryle Hothersall, Matthew Hovey, Chris- tian Hurlow, Niall & Nolan Hymander, the Illing-Stewart family, Jack & Lily Inskip-Shesnicky, jeevan & Amara Isfeld, Janna Justa, Carly & Reilly Kimber, Mr. & Mrs Laing, the Lambert family, Glimpses PHOTOS: SOO HUM Justin Leyser, Jaiden and Vinay Lodha, Annaline Lubbe, Joanne Lucas, jim lumsden, Sam & Dawson Fred Astaire dance instructor Jonathan Norton coaches Lyon, Maria MacIntosh, the macdonald family, Jennifer, John, Owen & Ian MacNab, william ma- Sarah Freemark of CTV’s Ottawa Morning Live in smooth guire, Pat Marshall, felip matic, Isaac McGuire, natalie mezey, Julie Monaghan, Rebecca Morris, dance moves. Diane Munier, Sana Nesrallah, sachiko okuda, Tracy Parrish, Brenda Quinlan, the Quinn family, of glamour Beatrice Raffoul, Mary & Steve Reid, barbara riley, Jacqueline, Lucy and Adam Reilly-King, ned rogers, Anna Roper, Emile & Sebastien Roy-Foster, bruce rayfuse, Lene Rudin-Brown, sidney rudin-brown, Penny & Nelson Riis, Carter & Clara Saunders, Casimir & Tristan Seywerd, Kirk shan- in the Glebe non, the Short family, Kathy Simons, Judith Slater, Victoria, Rebecca, Nicholas & Patrick Spiteri, Sebastian and Adrianna Spoerel, grady, ella, audrey kennedy squires, the Stephenson family, Alex On September 23, the Fred Astaire Dance Studio Dance Studio professional dancers to compete in & Claire Stoney, Joanne Sulek, Emily and Cara Swab, Karen Swinburne, Eric & Steven Swinkels, Ruth Swyers, Emmet & Niamh Taylor, Christa Zeller thomas, Mackenzie Thomas, Spencer Thomas, in the Glebe was the scene of swirling skirts, erect the evening’s dance competition. This fourth annual John & Maggie Thomson, the thompson family, the Trudeau family, Caroline Vanneste, the Veevers spines and flashing feet as Easter Seals celebrity Dancing with Easter Seals Stars gala evening was a family, Sophie Veronneau, Erica Waugh, Caroline Warburton, Katja & Tanja Webster, the Weider dancers rehearsed their dance moves with Fred fundraiser for Easter Seals, which supports children family, patrick and ciara westdal, Allison Williams, Howard & Elizabeth Wong, Ella & Ethan wood, jo wood, Gillian & Jake Wright, Sue Ann Wright, Nora Wylie, the Young-Smith family, Gord Yule. Astaire dance instructors, in preparation for the and youth of all ethnic and religious backgrounds On Friday, October 31, Good2Go will be playing their 12th annual Halloween Hell- Dancing with Easter Seals Stars gala, which took who have physical disabilities. Funds raised this bender at Irene’s Pub (885 Bank Street in the Glebe). 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By Patrick S. By Meera T. By Nicole M.

Jay LeMothe hated his job as a con- “Where did they come from?” Margo Perhaps you’ve seen my glossy red struction worker. Especially his newest asked, her beautiful face filled with paint shimmer in the sun, or noticed job, building the road for Bank Street. fright. She’s never scared, but then, she dazzling beads of rain reflect off me in Dust filled his lungs, he hated it. But was mortified. “Chase!” She grabbed April showers, maybe you’ve seen me he knew it was necessary. His wife, my shoulders. Finally I looked her in covered in a sheet of powdery snow, Mary, and son, Jack, depended on him the eye. Her sparkling blue eyes locked or perhaps you’ve given me a glance to bring home money. He worked for mine in an eternal glare. Finally I in passing. An artist sculpted me, and months before something happened. spoke “They’re chairs, Margo.” Margo I have legs, but I’m just a red chair. They were digging sewage tunnels looked at me, then she let go and ran I cannot walk, for my metal feet : BRIAN T. HUM T. BRIAN s : PHOTO This Homes for the Holidays home on Second Avenue features a playhouse, rock- li z m ck een PHOTO: when they found a sewage tunnel that towards the chairs. “Margo!” I called. are planted firmly on the sidewalk, climbing wall and hammock. had never been recorded as built. It I ran to her and grabbed her arms, and I cannot talk. I can’t even sing! The red chairs scattered along Bank reeked and was too dark to see. “What are you doing?” she asked. I One may wonder why I deserve to be Street inspired our young writers to “Jay, go investigate,” Tim, his boss hesitated, “It could be from him,” I nestled on a bustling sidewalk in the become storytellers. said. said. “He’s gone.” Her words were Glebe, and that is because I have stor- “Me! I’m not going down there.” Jay words of confidence, but her voice fal- ies to tell. To get lost in my novels, argued. tered. “It’s a sign,” I told her. Margo’s there is not a price; you don’t even “I’m in charge, now go.” lip quivered, I could tell she was upset. need to flip a page. Just exhale as you Red chair stories Mumbling under his breath, Jay I let go of her and walked towards the lower yourself onto my sturdy frame. Before school was out in June, the grabbed a flashlight and walked chairs. I grabbed the one in the mid- Place your shopping bags at your feet Glebe Report got in touch with local in. When the sunlight was gone, he dle, the red one. Then my vision went and wipe your brow in the serenity schools to see if there were any bud- regretted it. Inside, the smell was black. I saw the Glebe, but no one in of my comfortable shade, the show’s ding authors lurking in the halls of aca- deme, whose writing could be brought worse than outside and the flashlight sight, except one expressionless girl, about to start. into the light of day. We asked them to went only a few steps ahead. Suddenly but something stood out; her spark- Watch with me a man drop to his write stories – any kind of story – about his foot sunk into a puddle. “I better ling blue eyes, Margo. She looked at knee and a blushing girl slide on a the mysterious red chairs that are scat- be more careful,” he thought. With me and mouthed, “help.” Margo fell to glimmering ring, witness bouncy tered along Bank Street. The stories that his next step, he was submerged com- the ground, I ran towards her and held children walk home from school, or follow are by Meera T. and Patrick S., who were Grade 6 students last year at pletely. her in my arms, I planted a light kiss be enthralled by the bickering couple Corpus Christi Elementary School, and When the news of Jay’s disappear- on her lips, then one word appeared at the corner. Each day I tell different This year’s Homes for the Holidays tour will feature this 1912 Edwardian-style home by Nicole M., a Grade 8 student last ance reached Mary and Jack, they across her face. Lucifer. tales, and that is why I am not just a on Powell Avenue, full of character, with an exciting tension between old and new. year at Glashan Public School. refused to believe it, and placed two red chair. chairs in front of where Jay went miss- Budding mystery writer Meera T. was in Kanata will be professionally deco- ing. Once the road was finished, the in Grade 6 last year at Corpus Christi Writer Nicole M. was a Grade 8 student Homes for the rated and open for ticket holders to visit family turned the chairs into a statue, Elementary School. last year at Glashan Public School. and to bid on beautiful holiday wreaths so they would always be waiting. Holidays tour and enjoy seasonal refreshment. Very popular last year, the Holiday Young writer Patrick S. was in Grade just around the Pop-Up Shop returns to the official 6 last year at Corpus Christi Elemen- residence of the Irish Ambassador to tary School. corner! Canada in . This year you’ll find some of your By Robert Greenslade favourite holiday items and treats for family, friends and even yourself: Fall means many things – return to children’s clothes and toys, jewellery, school, Thanksgiving bounty, Hallow- art and textiles, Christmas décor and een fun and the 12th annual Homes for tempting food and preserves. the Holidays tour! The home tour will feature two The home tour, a community fund- unique Glebe homes. Decorated by raising event, supports end-of-life care noted Glebe florist Bloomfields Flow- and service programs offered by Hos- ers, the 1912 Edwardian-style home pice Care Ottawa, and will be held at 55 Powell Avenue has been altered November 14, 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. just slightly over the past century with to 4 p.m. two small additions to each side of the “It will be an exciting tour for visitors home. The décor reflects the owners’ this year,” notes Karen Junke, Glebe love of modern furniture and art fused resident and co-chair of the Volunteer with beautiful furnishings. The result Organizing Committee. “We have a is a home full of character and one that host of supporters to thank: our spon- underlines an exciting tension between sors, vendors, suppliers, florists and old and new. designers, the homeowners, and of The home at 266 Second Avenue course, hundreds of dedicated volun- blends beautifully into its older, well- teers. Homes for the Holidays will help established Glebe neighbourhood. support the services and programs so A modern, arts-and-crafts–inspired th critical to hospice care in our region.” design by 2H Interior Design Ltd. fea- There are several enticing changes tures vintage porcelain tiles, natural , in this year’s tour. Notably, eight ele- wood furniture, light oak floors and gant holiday-adorned homes across the windows, and a monochromatic colour city will be available to ticket holders – scheme. A playhouse, rock-climbing two in Kanata, two in the Glebe, one in wall and swinging hammock transform Wellington West/Island Park and three the third-storey loft into the ultimate in Rockcliffe Park. hangout for kids. Flowers Talk Tivoli New this year is Tables to Dine For. adds floral magic to this home. Several of Ottawa’s hostesses extraor- And there’s more good news: you dinaire and local businesses known for can buy tickets just around the corner! their flair and creativity will showcase Tickets are $50 and they are available exquisite holiday table settings at the locally at Bloomfields Flowers, Escape new home of The Orange Art Gallery, and Randall’s. You can also buy them Proud to be the located in the evolving and popular online at: www.hospicecareottawa.ca. City Centre area. Visitors will enjoy not For more information on the tour Patron Sponsor of only the stunning Tables to Dine For and Hospice Care Ottawa, visit www. settings, but also local contemporary hospicecareottawa.ca. TRACY ARNETT REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE Hospice Care Ottawa art displayed in five masterfully reno- vated gallery rooms! Robert Greenslade is a member of the The recently opened Ruddy-Shen- Homes for the Holidays 2014 Organ- 159 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0N8 ~ www.tracyarnett.com ~ 613-233-4488 kman Hospice at 110 McCurdy Drive izing Committee. This is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale 6 Glebe Report October 17, 2014 EDITORIAL PAGE letters Glebe Report October 17, 2014 7 Images of the Glebe Glebe comings and goings

New to the Glebe Stephanotis Hair moved to 785 Bank Street in September. A smudg- glebe report ing ceremony was held at the end of September, and a launch party is is seeking a planned for November 22. at TD (see below) to communicate my Business Buzz TD sign on views. Some of you took the time to sign writer who is TD Bank opened a Lansdowne a petition last month during the (rain- Park branch on October 6. southside stand soaked) Porch sale. This petition has been included with • eager to spread the word about Lindt Chocolate opened its doors at Lansdowne each letter. I encourage you to make new businesses in the Glebe on October 6. Great hot chocolate! your views known to the executives Editor’s note: The following letters at TD. They need to know that many ITY OF OTTAWA C ITY PHOTO: • excited to present need-to- Winners opened at Lansdowne were sent by a concerned resident of Ottawa residents find the placement of Jim Watson and Adrienne Clarkson know facts with both accuracy Park on October 16. Hours are Satur- Old Ottawa South to the NCC, Mayor this logo inappropriate and unsightly. and flair day from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday Jim Watson and Councillor David Princess Patricia Way from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday Chernushenko. The NCC replied that Extract of letter to TD executives to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. this signage was beyond their scope Editor, Glebe Report • enthusiastic to craft prose that of involvement. I am writing to express my con- paints a realistic but enticing Whole Foods Market will open its cern with the TD sign at Lansdowne. The Glebe has a new street. The road that runs through from picture for readers only Ottawa location at Lansdowne Editor, Glebe Report The Mayor indicated that this place- the park’s northeast entrance on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Gate #4) to the Park on November 19. ment of the logo had been reviewed and has been named Princess Patricia Way. On September 18, Contact: I was disappointed to see a giant TD approved by Ottawa City Council in Mayor Jim Watson and Madame Adrienne Clarkson, the former Governor Gen- LCBO will open a Lansdowne logo on the south side stands of the sta- June 2012 under the Lansdowne Sign- eral and now Colonel-in-Chief of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, [email protected] Park outlet on December 4. dium at Lansdowne this morning on my age and Wayfinding Plan. However, I formally named the road by unveiling a new street sign in front of the Aber- with writing samples travels downtown. We are fully aware of can find no evidence that this particu- deen Pavilion. and/or résumé Changes afoot TD’s role in Lansdowne but this act has lar design was ever shown to the public. Princess Patricia was the daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, who McKeen Metro Glebe is in the midst taken a unique interesting structure on a In fact, I’ve heard many neighbours was third son of Queen Victoria and the Governor General of Canada from 1911 PHOTO: C E TIBBETTS JANI PHOTO: Ten-year-old Anna Roper, a volunteer carrier, is seen here buried in last month’s issue of renovations. “We’re freshening up UNESCO world heritage site and turned and other citizens, some of whom are to 1916. Princess Patricia lived with her parents while they were in Canada, and of the Glebe Report. our look, but we’re still open.” it into a giant billboard advertisement. If TD customers, express disappointment was well known to Canadians as a beautiful and modern woman who showed such placements of corporate logos had now that the visual impact is obvious. I great interest in Canada and its people. In August 1914, she gave her name to the Delilah in the Glebe “On Septem- been shown to the public at the design enclose for your information a petition newly formed Canadian regiment. The regiment used the exhibition buildings at A Lansdowne chameleon? ber 9th, we experienced a serious stage of the stadium I suspect there signed by passersby during a recent Lansdowne Park as its first barracks, and it was there that Princess Patricia pre- This month saw the opening of the first retail establish- milieu, and if for no other reason than their sheer size and flood and are currently under full would have been strong opposition. neighbourhood porch sale. sented it with its first Camp Colour, which she had sewn herself. ments at Lansdowne – Lindt Chocolate and TD Bank on number, they can make it a different place. Mindful of the renovation.” See the Delilah Face- I request that this be discussed with As you know, the is a October 6 and Winners 10 days later. Soon to follow will community role over the years of longstanding Glebe busi- book page for updates. the appropriate officials to see if there UNESCO designated World Heritage Bill Aikman be Whole Foods on November 19, an LCBO on December nesses with whom we have personal relationships, we may is something that can be done to allevi- site. This is no place for commercial or 4, and a host of other retailers over the next months. On a wonder about the future. Will the Glebe be able to absorb Gone but not forgotten ate this situation. I have also written to corporate signage of this magnitude and Editor’s note: see also Christa Zeller Thomas’s article on page 33. quick bike ride through the park, I spotted signs for Cine- these new elements so that somehow, chameleon-like, they The Flour Shoppe closed on June TD to express my concerns. impact. It does nothing to enhance your plex, GoodLife Fitness, Sporting Life, The Source, Bank take on the character and colour of the Glebe? 22. “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” corporate image in spite of the admir- of Montreal, Espression Lavazza, PetSmart, Rexall, Joey, The Glebe Community Association’s Lansdowne Editor, Glebe Report able programs TD has implemented Milestones, South St. Burger Company, Gabriel Pizza, Jack Committee is turning its attention to just such a purpose – Roots store at 787 Bank closed to enhance social, environmental and Green is good Flora’s Astor’s Bar and Grill, and Local Lounge and Grill. Dodg- building relationships between Lansdowne occupants and earlier this year. This is a follow-up to my letter of last workplace sustainability. To be totally ing construction workers, I may have missed a few. the community; maximizing community benefits of the month on this subject. I have since heard frank, I must say that when I see that Editor, Glebe Report one weakness None of this is unexpected, but the sheer scale of the “urban park” and buildings; and providing liaison among Let us know if you see comings and back from the Mayor, in part stating “the logo the only things that come to mind Lansdowne business presence is startling when you see it players such as OSEG, merchants and the city. goings in the Glebe. Email editor@ TD logo … falls within the parameters of are corporate arrogance and a lack of I read with horror the leading article Re: Flora MacDonald up close. We will all no doubt have our own reactions to Will the new kids on the block adjust to our peculiar glebereport.ca. the City of Ottawa regulations, and we appreciation of what constitutes good [in the September issue of the Glebe the retail complex, ranging from enthusiastic welcome to Glebe vibe and hue? Chameleons do it all the time. are not currently requesting any chan- taste. Report] entitled “Lansdowne Urban Editor, Glebe Report adamant rejection and everything in-between. But what- ges.” TD has a global presence and the logo Park opened in August.” August 16, ever we think, the newcomers will become part of the Glebe Liz McKeen The letter goes on to suggest that I is definitely a recognizable one. As a key 2014 was, as mentioned, a rainy Sat- I’m happy to hear several readers Contributors this issue contact Mr. Bernie Ashe, which I have participant in the Lansdowne develop- urday but I decided to walk down and enjoyed my account of parts of Flora Sydney A. Lorrie Loewen done but have had no reply to date. ment, TD has the right to propose and see the park. It was a sad day and I MacDonald’s adventurous life (Glebe Bill Aikman Ada Lopez Nevertheless, I have to ask – is this display signage that includes the logo. didn’t see any kites over the “great Report, September 2014). But (whiff Seema Akhtar Nicole M. “place name sign” necessary to help However, having the right does not lawn,” but perhaps I was too early. of scandal?) some asked, “What’s CONTACT US Anna Baccin Laurie Maclean people “find their way” to Lansdowne necessarily make it right. I respectfully The Aberdeen Pavilion (colloquially this about Flora and her sleeping bag? David Baird Espoir Manirambona Park as they walk or drive over the Bank ask that you give serious considera- known as the Cattle Castle) appeared, What’s the ‘other story’ you didn’t 175 Third Avenue, Street bridge? Did Council really see a tion to removing this logo and give us thank God, to be unchanged and did tell?” Even my wife Penny wanted to www.glebereport.ca Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2K2 Lynn Barlow Christine McAllister Nicole Bayes-Fleming Marty McCormack proper depiction of that veil with the back our unscathed view of the historic in fact house a few exhibits. know. Established in 1973, the Glebe Report, published by the Glebe Report Association is a monthly Please submit articles to Richard Brancker Ian McKercher sign, and approve it? The more I see it, Rideau Canal. At the time I did not think that OK, here it is. Flora and I were part not for-profit community newspaper with a circulation of 7,000 copies. It is delivered free to [email protected]. Chris Bruce Brian Mitchell the more I am disappointed that such an Lansdowne Park could still be called of a fact-finding team organized by Glebe homes and businesses. Advertising from merchants in the Glebe and elsewhere pays all Call 613-236-4955 Karen Cameron Jay Mithani imposing sign would appear at the centre Tim Leah Lansdowne Park since there was no the Canadian Council for Interna- its costs, and the paper receives no government grants or direct subsidies. The Glebe Report, Rob Campbell Neville Nankivell of a UNESCO- designated world herit- Old Ottawa South park, but I was wrong, and it should tional Cooperation, with four others, made available at select locations such as the Glebe Community Centre and the Old Ottawa Michael Carson Dorothy A. Phillips age site. Perhaps the regulations allowing probably be called Lansdowne Urban travelling around Namibia six months @glebereport South Community Centre and Brewer Pool, is printed by Winchester Print. Patricia Paul-Carson Brittany Deecker this to happen warrant a second look. I Extract of a response from TD Bank Park. Personally I prefer other nearby before elections in July 1989, when Julie Houle Cezer Photography would hope that others who feel strongly parks. For example, the Dow’s Lake that country was still under South EDITOR Liz McKeen [email protected] Bernard Couchman Kate Preston-Thomas about this matter would find the time to I appreciate your taking the time to park is excellent and is also accessible. African control and called South West COPY EDITOR Gillian Campbell DEADLINES Dan Dewan Mimi Reeves voice their opinions. share your point of view. I have also I understand from people who have Africa. The head of Oxfam Canada LAYOUT DESIGNER Jock Smith [email protected] Adelle Farrelly Jason Renaud shared with Mr. Chernushenko. We are used it that the Stadium at TD Place and Shirley Carr (then the head of GRAPEVINE EDITOR Micheline Boyle [email protected] For Glebe Report advertising deadlines Isabelle Flannigan Patrick S. Editor, Glebe Report reviewing the matter and we will discuss is excellent. It is, however, a terrible the Canadian Labour Congress) were WEB EDITOR Elizabeth Chiang [email protected] and rates, call the advertising manager. Jacob Glick Clyde Sanger it with our various partners and experts price to pay for a stadium. Lansdowne in our combi van too. We did some Advertising rates are for electronic mate- ADVERTISING MANAGER Judy Field 613-231-4938 [email protected] Sheri Segal Glick Ellen Schowalter I have just written to senior executives on the project. Park could have had real grass and useful things, like getting the South rial supplied in pdf format with fonts BUSINESS MANAGER Sheila Pocock 613-233-3047 Paul Green David Schryer real trees that all could appreciate. African administrator Louis Pienaar embedded in the file. CIRCULATION MANAGER Zita Taylor 613-235-1214 [email protected] Robert Greenslade Ashwin Shingadia Condominiums that pay the city a lot to change the rules for how illiter- PROOFREADERS Susan Bell, Valerie Bryce, Joann Garbig, Teena Hendelman, Deadlines for submissions: Steve Harris Lois Siegel Glebe history plaque of tax could be built anywhere. ate people could vote (relying on a Carol MacLeod, Ashwin Shingadia. October 24 for articles Marny Hershorn Morgan St. Laurent If in the past London had been literate friend, not an official). Flora October 29 for advertising Richard Hinchcliffe Jane Stallabrass Editor, Glebe Report Church is happy to see it soon on the cor- like Ottawa, places like St James’s was under full steam, asking Pienaar AREA CAPTAINS Martha Bowers, Donna Edwards, Judy Field, Matthew Hinther Ildiko Sumegi ner of First and Bank on the wall of St. Park would be filled with buildings hard questions and posing with Her- McE and Bobby Galbreath, Gary Greenwood, Ginny Grimshaw, The next issue of the Glebe Report: Laura Hodgson Zenah Surani In 1991 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Giles Presbyterian Church – very apro- instead of providing beauty for mil- ero women in traditional dress. The Jono Hamer-Wilson, Martin Harris, Christian Hurlow, Gord Yule. Friday, November 14, 2014 Ella Hodgson-Pageau Meera T. Church and the Glebe Community Asso- pos as the Glebe came from Presbyterian lions. There is a garden in the middle one thing (her “one weakness”) she Brian T. Hum Christa Thomas ciation created a Glebe commemorative beginnings. The plaque should be up on of Shanghai that provides many tour- couldn’t manage was in the mornings COVER: Chris Leggett “Otter Lake Autumn” Soo Hum Janice Tibbetts plaque. It was situated at the corner of the wall by the end of October, beginning ist dollars as well as offering beauty. to stuff her sleeping bag into its cov- Please note that except for July, the paper is published monthly. An electronic version of the print Nancy Ingram Mary Tsai Second and Bank for 16 years until it was of November. Green is good. ering bag, and I did it for her several publication is subsequently uploaded with text, photos, drawings and advertisements as a pdf to FRONT PAGE: Centretown United Church Julie Ireton Heidi Vincent stolen. With the help of Councillor Cher- times. An innocent joke to recall! www.glebereport.ca. Selected articles will be highlighted on the website. “ice bucket challenge” September 28. Will E. Jessup Saleena Wedderburn nushenko’s office, the City has agreed to Lynn Barlow Cheers, Photo by Dan Dewan. Views expressed in the articles and letters submitted to the Glebe Report are those of our Tim Leah Zeus help pay for the return of the Glebe his- Past President, Richard Brancker Clyde Sanger contributors. Jocelyn LeRoy tory plaque. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Glebe Community Association 8 Glebe Report October 17, 2014 abbotsford gnag Glebe Report October 17, 2014 9

for light housekeeping and volun- The visits, calls and drives to teer drivers have taken me to medical appointments are all done by vol- Pirates and appointments. It’s very convenient,” unteers – generous people from the said Gardner. community who are key to these pro- pumpkins at Abbotsford provides referrals to pre- grams succeeding. screened handymen, groundskeepers, “We can always use more volun- GNAG and housecleaners to help elderly men teers,” said Stallabrass. “We’d actually Mary Tsai and women manage their homes and like more people who can help with 2013 – 2014 yards. The Luncheon Club helps get the friendly visits.” Annual General Meeting www.gnag.ca people out of the house and over to Abbotsford’s outreach programs GNAG board members, staff and vol- Abbotsford to socialize over lunch, also help seniors who live in retire- unteers are our biggest asset and the cards, games or out for a shopping ment homes in the area and need help key to our success. Once again, GNAG was successful in its primary role of deliv- trip or movie. such as organizing closets or sorting ering high quality recreation, cultural and childcare services to residents of the Jane Stallabrass, a facilitator for the through photographs. “Things like Glebe and the community at large. I am proud to be part of an organization that Glebe Centre community support ser- that mean a lot to seniors,” said Stal- contributes to the quality of life that the Glebe is known to offer. vices at Abbotsford, notes they do not labrass. With the dedication of our elected board of directors, I am confident that provide homecare, but they can find As part of our Community Out- GNAG will continue to fulfill its mission of a healthy, active and engaged com- help for almost everything else a sen- reach, we ask local businesses to help munity through recreation and culture. These incredible members are dedicated ior might need. support the programming by donat- to responding to the community’s needs and interests. Please welcome the new “They need people to shovel snow, ing gift certificates and goods for our GNAG board of directors. cut grass or sometimes they need to local Merchant Auction, which is part get to medical appointments or just to of the Annual Bazaar – our 39th – on 2014 – 2015 GNAG Board of Directors socialize,” explained Stallabrass. Saturday, November 29. Their sup- Officers Darren Cates Abbotsford has developed a worker port keeps our not-for-profit services Chair: Kate McCartney Geoff Kellow registry – a list of workers who have viable for the clients, our neighbours! Vice Chair: Suzanne Joyal Treasurer: Brad Sigouin Non-voting member/Community been pre-screened with police back- Without the support of the commun- Secretary: Heather Irwin Development Fund Subcommittee ground checks, an interview process ity our Outreach Services would not Sheryl Groeneweg

PHOTO: JANE STALLABRASS JANE PHOTO: and three reference checks. The succeed. Directors Tahera Mufti Doris Gardiner (left) and Roberta Brown “tip-toe through the tulips” with the workers must also have personal and Abbotsford is your community Joanne Lennon Ian Nicol Abbotsford Luncheon Club. property liability insurance. The refer- support centre for Adults 55+. We Clare Pearson Cathy McCallion Ex-officio: City of Ottawa ral service is free and the seniors pay are the community programs of The Christy Oliver representative the cleaners and handymen directly. Glebe Centre Inc., a charitable, not- John Richardson Janet Conley-Paterson October is “It takes the worry out of not know- for-profit, organization that includes a ing who is coming into your home,” 254-bed long term care home. Find Fall Craft and Artisan Fair said Laura Polegato, a facilitator for out more about our services by drop- Once again GNAG is hosting a craft and artisan show on: Friday, November 14, 6 – community support month! community support services. “It’s not ping by 950 Bank Street (the old stone 9 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 10 am – 5 p.m., Sunday, November 16, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. By Julie Ireton are great. It’s a great group. We have like picking a name out of the news- house) Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 4 Over 50 artisans will be exhibiting and selling their spectacular works of art during a giggle or two on the bus,” laughed paper.” p.m.), telephoning 613-230-5730 or by this wonderful show. Stop by and shop or simply browse for beautiful and handcrafted Doris Gardner wants to stay in her Gardner. But that’s not all. Polegato and Stal- checking out all of The Glebe Centre stained glass, fine jewellery, apparel, beauty products, fine foods and much more. own home, but she doesn’t want to be Like many seniors, Gardner lives labrass also facilitate a telephone facilities and community programs on a shut-in. This 83-year-old says there’s alone and still manages her own assurance program that provides a our website www.glebecentre.ca. Glebe House Tour raises over $10,000 no chance of that as long as she has home. But she seeks out the Glebe quick call to elderly clients – reaching In September, GNAG hosted its annual Glebe House Tour, proceeds of which go Abbotsford’s Luncheon Club to look Centre’s Community Support Servi- out on a daily basis to people who don’t Julie Ireton is a journalist, lecturer to our Community Development Fund. This year we featured five stunning Glebe forward to twice a week and its sup- ces at Abbotsford when she needs a have family checking in on them. They at Carleton University, and frequent homes. The tour raised $10,000, and was orchestrated by a committee of nine port services to help her out. bit of help around her condo. can also provide friendly visitors who contributor to the Glebe Report on people and involved many months of detailed planning. In addition, over 50 vol- “The people in the luncheon club “I’ve used the outreach services drop by for a cup of tea and a chat. matters relating to Abbotsford. unteers gave their time on the day of the tour to ensure security in the homes and share decorating and historical details. Despite the wet weather, tour-goers were thrilled to see a variety of architectural and decorative styles. To end the tour, an 2905-545 St Laurent $544,900 Harvard Avenue Over $450K 31 Kings Landing $1,099,000 array of gourmet teas and treats were provided and served by Jennifer Barnaby of Listing Gustia. Many of our guests found it a fun and relaxing way to end the tour. Commission PENTHOUSE Many thanks to the homeowners, contributors, committee members and volun- 1% 3 bed, 3 bath teers for their ingenuity and support in making this year’s house tour a huge success. Downtown Views SOLD FOR SALE Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch Party Barry GNAG is excited to announce that we will be hosting the annual Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch Party on October 26 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme FOR SALE Old Ottawa South Canal Location is Treasure Island! Board the GNAG pirate ship if you dare! Visit the mermaid SalesHumphrey Representative lagoon for crafts and face painting. Head down to Davy Jones’s Locker to meet 1994 Norway Cres $629,900 1650 Featherston Dr $749,900 868 Melfa Cres $489,900 the ghoulish pirates in the haunted house. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Thanks to our sponsors Scotiabank, Royal Bank, McKeen’s Metro Glebe, Cap- DOESN’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE! ital Home Hardware and Whole Foods for continued support. This event is perfect for children of walking age to 12 years. Admission $6 per child. Adults and infants are free! Note: We have parent- and tot-friendly activities if you need to get away from the pirate frenzy. Buy your tickets early COND/SOLD FOR SALE FOR SALE if you dare! Please note, children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Alta Vista Alta Vista Mooney’s Bay GNAG / St. James Outdoor Rink Manager wanted Once again, GNAG will be building a community rink on top of the St. James 2165 Queensgrove Rd $399,900 Gordon Street Over $500K 402-245 Kent Street $449,000 tennis courts this winter. We intend to offer ice time on a daily basis until 10 p.m. (much like in the summer for the tennis season) for public skating, programming, shinny hockey, pick-up hockey and more. We are looking for someone who is pas- sionate about Canada’s national addiction: hockey and skating. If you are interested in taking on the proud role of GNAG / St. James Rink Manager, please apply! SOLD FOR SALE FOR SALE Duties: Glebe –Coordinate building the rink West End Hudson Park –Organize the laying of the liner Centretown –Monitor the weather and identify the ideal time to build the banks and base ice 304-1433 Wellington St $464,900 Marshall Court Over $800K 20 The Driveway Over $600K –Coordinate setting up the clubhouse –Assist in recruiting, training and monitoring volunteers and staff –Coordinate flooding and snow removal O f fi c e 613-230-8888 –Assist in the coordination of hours, programming, rules etc. –Assist in addressing neighbourhood concerns (noise and disruptions) Direct 613-296-6060 SOLD SOLD –Assist in minimizing liability and damage 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR SALE –Coordinate spring teardown and liner storage Honorarium for the season: $2,000 www.LowCommissionRates.ca Westboro Alta Vista Golden Triangle Should you have questions, contact us at [email protected] or 613-233-8713. Complete Full Service… Apply to Mary Tsai, Executive Director, GNAG, by mail or in person at No Upfront Costs ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH TO SELL? CALL BARRY. Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa ON K1S 2K2; by email at [email protected]. 10 Glebe Report October 17, 2014 gca parking Glebe Report October 17, 2014 11

without any on-site parking. Is this being short-sighted if we allow new Myth: lack of parking kills retail GCA a good decision or a bad one? Two developments to proceed without at Many businesses believe reduced members of the Glebe Commun- least a reasonable amount of parking. parking results in lost sales. Research ity Association’s Traffic Committee There are recent examples of under- shows that this is generally not true. welcomes the square off to present both sides of ground parking provided in similar This misconception arises because the debate. The GCA welcomes your footprints on Bank Street, including workers, not shoppers, often use spaces. challenge of views as well. Send your comments to: the G Condo and EcoCité. Buying The percentage of shoppers arriving Christine [email protected]. into short-term economic argu- by car is usually lower than retailers change McAllister The developer’s request for redevel- ments, we make decisions I believe believe. A British survey found that 42 opment of the site at 852 Bank Street We need a reasonable we will regret – like allowing the per cent of customers were local, and Change is coming to the Glebe … www.glebeca.ca (“McKale’s”) with no onsite parking was Mutchmor School renovation to be most walked. Think those results are approved by City Council. Above is the amount of parking well, one end of it anyway. As I write developers concept. completed without any underground unique to Europe? Think again. Wel- this column, the first stores at Lans- By David Baird parking. lington West retailers were surprised to downe are opening their doors. New neighbours will soon be moving into the We are already proceeding with an learn that 52 per cent of their customers townhomes and condos. Finally, after years of planning and building, we’ll get Let’s separate the overall import- unimaginative, stand-alone parking did not drive. Also, non-car shoppers to move to the new normal. The Glebe Community Association (GCA) will be The parking ance of ensuring access to parking structure at 170 Second Avenue using spent more money on average. Know- turning its attention from helping the community adjust to the major events to in the Glebe, and the very specific $10 million in taxpayers’ money and ing this, cities are taking innovative focusing on the day-to-day impacts of the development (you can read more about reasons why Canderel should not be prime land in the heart of the Glebe. approaches to parking. that elsewhere in this issue). On behalf of the GCA, I would like to extend a warm debate allowed to proceed with “zero park- If we allow new developments to pro- neighbourhood welcome to our new neighbours! By Brian Mitchell ing” for its proposed development at ceed without required parking, we Myth: the answer is more supply Fifth Avenue and Bank Street. will end up building another parking Drivers expect to have parking What future do you see for the GCA? On October 2, the Planning Com- It’s not realistic to expect every- garage with taxpayer’s money to meet available. Yet our streets also serve I believe that the near completion of the Lansdowne development signals a mittee of City Council approved the one to be able to walk, bike, bus or increasing demands of residents, busi- pedestrians, cyclists and transit. Every turning page for the GCA. In the recent past (say seven years or so), we’ve been zoning variances requested by Can- “Vrtucar” to meet their transporta- nesses and visitors. new parking spot invites more con- largely focused on that little development at the edge of the neighbourhood. Now derel for their redevelopment of tion needs. The Glebe is not an island. gestion. Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich that it is almost complete, it’s time to look to the future of our community. What 852 Bank Street (“McKale’s”). The Some residents need personal vehicles Let’s change the way we and Strasbourg limit parking in new will the Glebe look like in 5 or 10 years – what do we want it to look like? Where developer is proposing to build a two- to drive to other parts of the city for think about parking developments. In Paris, 95 per cent of should the GCA place its focus and what activities should it undertake to help us storey building that will fill the space work and play – and some visitors on-street parking is paid. San Fran- get there? These are some of the questions we are going to take on this year. If from Bank to Monk alongside Fifth need vehicles to reach the Glebe. By Steve Harris cisco has demand-responsive pricing. you have some experience with strategic or future planning and would be will- Avenue. Although no tenants are yet These vehicles need a place to park. Madrid’s meters charge more for ing to help gather residents’ input, please send us an email. confirmed, they are building with With specific reference to Can- Myth: parking is free higher polluting vehicles. four types of businesses in mind: two derel’s McKale’s project, this is a New Glebe developments create Targeted pricing and limited Redevelopment of the McKale Property small retailers (e.g. clothing store and section of the Glebe already under demands on parking. Automatically, parking reduces bias against other Last month I reported the GCA’s concern that sufficient parking spaces be perhaps a deli) that would face Bank tremendous parking pressure accord- we want additional spaces. Unfortu- transportation options and encour- included in the redevelopment of McKale’s property at Bank Street and Fifth Street, a restaurant with a patio that ing to the Glebe Local Area Parking nately, this tends to increase traffic ages transit use. Many jurisdictions Avenue. While the City’s Planning Committee initially delayed a decision on the would use the second floor facing Study – and this before Lansdowne’s and degrade the experience of pedes- use permits and restrictions creatively proposal to give time for the developer to demonstrate that it was not technically Bank and Fifth (with the second floor retailers and residences come online. trians and cyclists. Low-cost parking to allocate parking fairly. Innova- feasible to include parking, the City ultimately approved the two-storey develop- patio along Fifth Avenue but just half- The existing parking pressure can be increases traffic congestion and auto- tive ideas like car sharing are viable ment without parking, even though no additional information was provided. The way toward Monk from Bank), and a attributed to examples such as the City mobile dependence, and subsidizes car options for many. Smartphone apps GCA applauds Canderel for its community outreach (it held two community con- bakery with a dine-in area at the back allowing the Glebe Centre to be built trips. These subsidies are largely invis- simplify booking for bikes, transit, sultations to receive feedback on their proposal for the site) and for the design of the building (entrance on Fifth). without sufficient parking for staff, let ible. Abundant parking feels natural; and yes, cars. alterations it has made to address minor concerns. Although zoning would nor- alone visitors coming to see the 250 we may look on it as an entitlement. From the outset, however, residents and business owners in that area of the mally require that on-site parking residents. We are about to repeat this Free parking increases solo driving Brian Mitchell is chair of the GCA’s Glebe have expressed strong objections to a proposal that provides zero parking. be provided for this type of develop- mistake. by 60 per cent. Parking subsidies in Traffic Committee. David Baird and And while nobody pushed for the roughly 50 parking spaces required by City ment, City Council has approved the The community wants good the U.S. in 2002 were larger than the Steve Harris are both dedicated mem- bylaws, the GCA and the BIA both pressed the case for a reasonable amount of developer’s request to develop the site development for the site. But we are health or defense budgets. bers of the committee. parking, given planned uses for the site. It’s not that a two-storey commercial development is a bad idea – people in the Glebe would love to see some good development here. The GCA is supporting residents and business owners who are already experiencing severe parking pressure in the area and are concerned about how this development, with no parking, will impact the neighbourhood. Buy First OR! Is this really the best development for this site? The more troubling issue, in my opinion, is the fact that even though two sig- Sell First?! nificant community groups strongly advocated for parking spaces, in addition to THE GLEBE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA a vocal group of residents, our city representatives approved the special request Avoid the CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - BOARD OF DIRECTORS to provide no parking in the development. Let’s hope Canderel’s patrons leave ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING their cars at home. Real Estate MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 6PM-10PM Building our community Catch-22 ! TD Place Stadium South Stands Club Level Otto’s Bar I am excited to say that there is a steady trickle of residents coming to monthly meetings, joining GCA committees and supporting various projects. Getting Join us on Monday, November 10th, 2014 for the Glebe Business Improvement Area (BIA) ! Annual General Meeting. This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the Glebe BIA more people involved, getting to know each other, and working together on issues and for its membership to vote for a new Board of Management. of common interest is what community building is all about. If you want to be a part of it and are ready to join in the fun, our doors are always open! There are a Your GLEBE Every four years, and corresponding with the City of Ottawa’s election cycle, existing Glebe few areas in particular where we could use a bit of help: writing a monthly e-bul- BIA board members are required to step down and new elections are held for ten available letin, website content and design, strategic planning (see above), environment Home SOLD volunteer positions. All members of the Glebe BIA are eligible to participate on the board. If committee activities and Lansdowne committee work. Our other committees you or someone you know would like to help shape the policy and decision making of the * BIA, possess a driving passion to see the Glebe thrive and are keen to share expertise and are continuing to grow as well. Please drop us a line at [email protected] if you or I’ll BUY IT! ! volunteer time, this is the ideal opportunity to make a valuable contribution. Under current are interested in any of these opportunities. legislation, eligible candidates must be an owner or tenant of a rateable property currently Free Recorded Info:! on the city assessment roll and within the Glebe BIA’s geographical boundaries. glebe community association Twitter: @glebeca Email: [email protected] 1-800-663-3897 In order to fully consider the field of applicants in advance of a vote at the annual general ID#2072! meeting, a picture and short biography will be posted online at intheglebe.ca by October 20th along with other relevant information and reports. ! NoMoreCatch22.com If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Glebe BIA Executive Director, Andrew Peck by phone at (613) 680-8506 or by email at andrewpeck@ intheglebe.ca. Silver & Please note that board meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of each month Semiprecious from 8am to 10am. Those elected to the Glebe BIA Board of Management are subject to approval by the Council of the City of Ottawa. Jewellery Interested candidates seeking to join the Board of Management should contact the Glebe BIA office to obtain an application form or visit intheglebe.ca. Repair & Custom Work Ladies Purses & Handbags 3540 Ramsayville Rd. Ottawa GLEBE AMBASSADORS WANTED! Open 7 days - 835 Bank Street Dan Moloughney, B.Eng.! We’re on the lookout for outgoing, enthusiastic individuals to be Broker of Record! part of a dynamic street team. Help us promote Ottawa’s best [ between 4th & 5th Ave ] neighbourhood during key times throughout the year. 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lives: on our emotions: Jim Writers Festival: the fall 2014 lineup Davies (Riveted: The Sci- ence of Why Jokes Make Us By Dorothy A. Phillips Roland Prevost (Singular Plurals) Laugh, Movies Make Us and Monty Reid (Garden). Cry, and Religion Makes This fall’s eight-day Ottawa Inter- Us Feel One with the At the flicks national Writers Festival provides a ARTISTS Universe); on how effect- cornucopia of treasures. The festival Sarah Thornton (33 Artists in 3 ive people deal with our with Lois and Paul proper gets off to a rollicking start Acts) discusses her new book about current deluge of infor- on October 23 with Newfoundland the private lives of 33 living artists mation: Daniel J. Levitin song- and book-writer and singer Alan she has encountered, including Ai (The Organized Mind); Doyle talking (or singing?) about his Weiwei. and on the importance of new book, Where I Belong. FICTION personal face-to-face rela- L’Ange Gardien I am looking forward especially to For fiction lovers there is much to tionships: Susan Pinker (The Directed by Jean-Sebastien Lord hearing my favourite CBC panelist savour. Favourite Canadian authors Village Effect). (Quebec, 2014) Chantal Hébert (The Morning After) and their new novels include: Giller talk about Quebec’s 1995 referendum, prize nominee Shani Mootoo (Moving WRITING By Paul Green and cognitive scientist Steven Pinker Forward Sideways Like a Crab); Giller- Besides Steven Pinker, a series of (The Thinking Person’s Guide to Writ- prize winner David Bergen (Leaving advice for writers called Write On! Normand is in his mid-fifties and ing in the 21st Century), who will, I Tomorrow); Toronto novelists Lee from critically acclaimed Jon Paul includes Patrick Lane (Poetry and has a bad heart. An ex-policeman, he hope, tell me how to write better col- Maracle (Celia’s Song), Martha Bail- Fiorentino (I’m Not Scared of You Inspiration), Chris Turner (Writing for works as a night watchman in a Mon- umns for the Glebe Report. There are lie (The Search for Heinrich Schlögel), or Anything), award-winning journal- Social Change) and David Bergen (Start treal office building where, as he puts many new works presented in sessions David Bezmozgis (The Betrayers) and ist Mireille Silcoff (Chez L’arab) and at the Beginning) about writing first lines. it, “nothing ever happens because about poetry and artists, about fiction Dionne Brand (Love Enough); Globe Giller-prize winner Lynn Coady (Hell- Memoirists Alison Pick (Between Gods), everyone is asleep when I’m at work.” from Canada and abroad, about pol- and Mail columnist Elizabeth Renzetti going). From London, England, comes Donna Thompson (The Four Walls of He listens to the hockey games on the itics and history here and elsewhere, (Based on a True Story) and journalist three-time Booker Prize finalist Sarah My Freedom), and Catherine Gildiner radio; he cannot watch them on tele- about what science can tell us about Christine Fischer Guy (The Umbrella Waters (The Paying Guests). (Coming Ashore) discuss the art and craft vision because he gets too excited. So ourselves, and a big songfest closing Mender); Vancouver writer Eliza Rob- of writing your life. when his beloved Canadiens score, he on October 30. ertson (Wallflowers); from Winnipeg, POLITICS and HISTORY To bring the festival to a musical close, Begin Again runs up two flights of stairs, watches Joan Thomas (The Opening Sky); from If politics is your thing, besides Alan Neal hosts an evening of Canada’s Directed by Irish Writer-Director John Carney the replay on TV and then returns to POETRY Montreal, former Canada Reads winner Chantal Hébert, you can hear about songwriters featuring Oh Susanna, (U.S., 2013) his post. A poetry cabaret with Patrick Heather O’Neill (The Girl Who Was two harrowing tales of escape: Nick Ron Sexsmith, Joel Plaskett, Luke One evening on his rounds, he surprises a young couple who have just robbed Lane (Washita), Rachel Zolf (Janey’s Saturday Night); and Ottawa author Gray and Tenzin (Escape from Tibet) Doucet, Melissa McClelland (White- By Lois Siegel the building cafeteria. The man gets away, but Normand pursues the girl – she Arcadia), and Gillian Wigmore and activist Monia Mazigh (Mirrors and Lucia Jang and Susan McClel- horse), Amelia Curran and Ottawa’s works there by day – up a stairwell when his heart gives out. He drops to his (Orient); an evening of poetry from and Mirages). Stories of personal jour- land (Escape from North Korea); own Jim Bryson. Begin Again is definitely a feel-good movie. Dan (Mark Ruffalo) has been in knees and hangs on to a railing, gasping for breath. The girl notices and gingerly Australians Bonny Cassidy (Final neys come from Joseph Kertes (The about Palestine’s problems with Festival events are held at Knox Pres- the music business in New York City. He was very successful, creating hits, but retraces her steps. When she is close enough, Normand grabs her by the wrist Theory) and poet and educator Natalie Afterlife of Stars), Lee Henderson (The written history from Jo Roberts (Con- byterian Church, 120 Lisgar (at Elgin) now he drinks. He split with his wife (Catherine Keener) and occasionally sees and they fall back down the steps, landing heavily on their backs. Normand is Harkin, along with Canadians Paul Road Narrows As You Go), and Eric tested Land, Contested Memory); and and other venues. Check the website at his teenage daughter who dresses like “Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver,” – “Amer- now in serious trouble; he gropes for his heart pills but can’t manage until she Vermeersch (Don’t Let It End Like McCormack (Cloud). David Austin and Anthony Stew- www.writersfestival.org for informa- ican Apparel sexy.” He’s quickly moving downhill. reaches over and helps him. His heart back to normal, he turns to her and says, This. Tell Them I Said Something) and Fiction with a historical theme is art (Lament for a Nation: an Ethical tion about prices, times, venues, ticket Dan drives a once fancy car, now on its last legs. He listens to CDs of wannabe “I haven’t seen you. Go home.” “Désolée,” she says, “I’m sorry” … and leaves. Vera Wabegijig (Wild Rice Dreams); presented by award-winner Margaret Challenge) on race, sex and security information and exciting events before stars while he drives. He hates most of what he hears and tosses the really bad The eventful opening is prologue for all that follows in this tight little drama an evening “brood” by Rob Thomas, Sweatman (Mr. Jones), Giller-prize in Canada. and after the festival proper.

CDs out the window as he downs alcohol and pills. from Jean-Sébastien Lord. Veteran Guy Nadon (H20) is Normand, while Mari- this year’s recipient of the John New- winner Johanna Skibsrud (Quar- In a somewhat drunken stupor, Dan enters a bar and discovers Greta (Keira lyn Castonguay (Miraculum) portrays Nathalie, who is not a girl, but a 27-year love Poetry award; and Ottawa’s new tet for the End of Time) and Ottawa’s SCIENCE Dorothy A. Phillips is a frequent and Knightley) as she performs a song she wrote called “Lost Stars.” She has been old woman and mother of Coralie, aged nine. Husband Guylaine is a violent- publisher Chaudiere Books’ launch award-winning Frances Itani (Tell). Science is shedding new light on accomplished Glebe Report writer dumped by her not so interesting boyfriend, who has sold out to the music indus- tempered sort who drinks too much and cannot hold a job. of poetry from Amanda Earl (Kiki), Works of (long) short fiction come several aspects of our 21st century and proofreader, and an avid reader. try. Dan is attracted to the song, and he orchestrates the tune in his head in an Shot mostly at night with scenes lit by the garish light thrown off by suburban elaborate arrangement. It’s a wonderful sequence because we learn how music streetlamps, L’Ange Gardien weaves a delicate complicity between two indi- is constructed with its many layers into a full track as he visualizes it happening. viduals who ought never to have met. Still, they have met and will meet again. Now he has to convince Greta that he can promote her and the song. He comes Driving to work one night, three weeks later, Normand encounters a man lying WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING up with the idea of an independent record label … recording all over New York passed out in the street. Drawing on his police experience, he finds out where Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs: City – outdoors – with his car as a mobile studio. Recordings take place in a row- he lives, takes him home, and plunks him down in a chair in a cramped, ill-kept boat, a subway station, the rooftop of a tall building … living room. A young girl, the man’s daughter, is there. Normand speaks to her TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR What happens to the recording reflects the power of social media. gently. And suddenly, Nathalie is there as well, standing quietly off to one side. The Man in the Rockefeller Suit1 Mark Seal Be sure to stay for the credits at the end of the film ... the story continues. The drunk he has brought home is Guylaine, her husband. “What are you doing The Orenda2 Joseph Boyden Note: John Carney also directed “Once,” a romantic story about musicians here,” she asks. Normand explains. “You’d better go,” she says. 4193 Will Ferguson and their struggles. It won an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Music This scene is important because Nathalie has noticed something in the The Luminaries4 Eleanor Catton Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song “Falling Slowly,” Glen Hansard, exchange between Normand and her daughter. Not long after, she shows up at The Sea Lady5 Margaret Drabble Markéta Irglová. his workplace seeking shelter – her husband has thrown her out and she has no You’re Not Much Use to Anyone6 David Shapiro

place to go. It’s against every rule in the book, but Normand lets her in because 7 Blu-ray/DVD release date: October 2014. he cannot say no to this woman with the luminous brown eyes and haunting The Collector of Dying Breaths M. J. Rose waif-like beauty. Big Tiny: A Built-It-Myself Memoir8 Dee Williams They swap life stories. Normand lives with his wife Monique, their marriage Cutting for Stone9 Abraham Verghese 10 Taj Mahal’s food is Tango haunted by the memory of a son killed in a traffic mishap at the age of four. In a The Stone Raft (A Jangada de Pedra) Jose Saramago Directed by clandestine visit to a dress shop in the building, Nathalie glimpses a future she The Cold Light of Mourning11 Elizabeth J. Duncan “a wonderous thing” Zbigniew Rybczynski might have had in another life. There is much that Normand doesn’t understand; Requiem12 Frances Itani .... Ottawa Citizen for example, why are the police looking for her when he made no mention of her 13 (Poland, 1981) Caleb’s Crossing Geraldine Brooks in his report? And what does Nathalie want from him? Memoirs of Hadrian14 Marguerite Yourcenar There is a twist in this film I did not see coming. And yet the signs – and some Experimental animated films are well-timed flashbacks – were there. Rarely have I seen two actors play so well some of the most interesting. Tango off each other … difficult to know just who is the real guardian angel. In L’Ange TITLE (children and teens) AUTHOR fits in this category. Only eight Gardien, director Lord has displayed a deft hand as he navigates the map of the I Am the Messenger15 Marcus Zusak Fine indian Cuisine minutes and 12 seconds long, the human heart. Sound16 Sarah Alderson 925 Bank Street (at Holmwood Ave) film is composed of a continual The Hundred Dresses17 Eleanor Estes series of characters moving into Running time: 94 minutes. In French with English subtitles. Available at Glebe Video. Sarah, Plain and Tall Patricia MacLachlan Tel: (613) 234-1280 the simple landscape of a small Half Magic Edward Eager apartment room, each initiating a Enjoy Indian Cuisine in Your Own Home with different action. First, there’s a boy who is chasing what looks like a dark soccer 1. Abbotsford Book Club 10. OPL Sunnyside Branch European Book Club our Home Delivery and Take-Out Service. ball. He moves through a window to retrieve his ball and then leaves the same 2. Anonymous 2 11. OPL Sunnyside Branch Mystery Book Club 3. Broadway Book Club 12. OPL Sunnyside Branch Second Friday Adult Book Club Daily: 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (10:30 p.m. on Sat/Sun) way he came in. His movements are repeated throughout the film. Lawyer 4. Can’ Litterers 13. Seriously No-Name Book Club Then a series of other people appear: a thief, a lady nursing a baby, a man 5. Helen’s Book Club 14. The Book Club 6. OnLine Audio Book Club: www.DearReader.com 15. Glebe Collegiate Book Club attempting to fix an overhanging light, an athlete, two lovers … actions are JaMeS MCCULLOCH 7. OnLine Fiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com 16. OnLine Teen Book Club: www.DearReader.com 10% Discount on 8. OnLine Nonfiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com 17. OPL Sunnyside Branch Mother-Daughter Book Club 7-9 repeated as layers of action fill an increasingly crowded space. 9. OPL Sunnyside Branch Adult Book Club Take-Out Service Rybczynski had to draw and paint over 16,000 cell-mattes and make several 76 Chamberlain Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 1V9 MiniMuM OrDer $30 hundred thousand exposures on an optical printer. It took a full seven months, Real Estate (purchases and sales) 16 hours per day, to make the piece. Tango won an Academy Award for Best Wills and Estates, Business Law If your book club would like to share its reading list, Animated Short Film (1982). please email it to Micheline Boyle at 15% off on Dine-in Only The film can be seen online on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/38580206. Family Law (divorce, support, property and custody) [email protected] Valid Monday and Tuesday Tel: 613 565-5297 / Fax: 613 422-1110 Editor’s note: Lois Siegel taught film animation at John Abbott College Please bring this coupon with you (Montreal) before moving to Ottawa. email: [email protected] 14 Glebe Report October 17, 2014 books books Glebe Report October 17, 2014 15 The immigrant experience in fiction: searching for identity

By Anna Baccin

Thirteen years after Pearl Harbor, in a courtroom on San Piedro Island in the Puget Sound region near Seattle, Washington, the Japanese-American Kabuo Miyamoto is on trial accused of the murder of Carl Heine, a white man. The post-war anti-Japanese cli- mate on San Piedro Island raises doubt that Kabuo will receive a fair mass immigration and globalization. trial. As the witnesses in the trial each Books in this genre often explore the give their testimony, the details of immigrant’s search for a sense of iden- their stories weave together and create tity and belonging, at the same time a picture of the island as a commu- as their concept of home is becoming nity struggling with racist attitudes increasingly blurred. and prejudices. However, we also find Through the characters in The compassion, dignity and a moral sense Namesake (Boston; Houghton Mif- Hispanic family from the Dominican of justice. flin, 2003), Jhumpa Lahiri describes Republic tries to escape a repressive Snow Falling on Cedars (New York; the struggles of immigrants, first situation by migrating to America, Harper, 1994) by David Guterson is a and second generation, to find their while battling the fuku (a family curse) tale that acknowledges the prejudices place in their adopted country. The that follows them. In Rawi Hage’s and racism faced by immigrants, spe- Indian-American characters have Cockroach (Toronto; Anansi, 2008), cifically the Japanese immigrants who well-educated parents and the ability the protagonist with no name, who is came to North America before the to attend Ivy League universities; but not a likable character, is an immi- Second World War and who were sub- they still desire to be more like the grant from the Middle East leading a sequently interned after Pearl Harbor. Anglo-Americans. Our hero Gogol, life of crime in Montreal. Hage suc- It is a beautifully written, atmospheric, born to immigrant parents, struggles cessfully portrays the immigrants’ Creep your way through October interracial love story as well as a sus- to understand his identity and where sense of isolation and loneliness. penseful courtroom drama. he belongs. As new immigrants to Ru (Montreal; Libre Expression, By Ildiko Sumegi the night. Lock up your tomatoes and Ethnic and immigrant fiction can America, Gogol’s parents feel they 2009) by Kim Thuy includes elements break out the garlic – this is one scary, be traced back to the turn of the last have lost their customs and traditions of her own life, such as leaving Sai- As the mercury drops (well, let’s hope funny story. century from authors who were inter- along with their past. Second-gener- gon with her family as boat people and it’s not actual mercury in your ther- First published in 1979, Bunnic- Immediate Occupancy ested in the immigrants’ plight and ation immigrants will identify with immigrating to Quebec. The story is mometer) and the trees burst into ula will forever remain a classic tale struggle with prejudice and exploi- Gogol and his guilt over wanting to recounted in short poetic vignettes, colour before their long sleep, Octo- of vegetable horror. It would make tation, such as Willa Cather’s My dissociate from his immigrant family, and won the French-language Gover- ber brings with it a festive end to the (somewhat) spooky reading for chil- Antonia and Upton Sinclair’s The Jun- and his longing to be accepted by his nor General’s Award in 2010. It was life and warmth of summer. After dren aged 8 to 12. gle. Beginning in the 1950s and 1960s Anglo-American friends. translated into English in 2012 and Thanksgiving, the month passes by we begin to see the stories from first- You may also enjoy The Brief Won- subsequently shortlisted for the Sco- in anticipation of that fantastic rit- The Graveyard Book (Harper- and second-generation immigrant drous Life of Oscar Wao (New York; tiabank Giller Prize. ual of rebellion – Halloween. Social Collins, 2008) by Neil Gaiman with authors. Today, immigrant fiction is an Riverhead Books, 2007) by Junot Americanah (Toronto; Knopf order is turned on its head as our chil- illustrations by Dave McKean increasingly popular genre with many Diaz, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Canada, 2013) by Nigerian writer dren are encouraged to traipse down It’s not every day that a book wins examples dealing with the realities of Fiction in 2008. A multi-generational Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells the dislocation, and the sense of loss and the street at night threatening adults both the Carnegie Medal in the U.K. story of Ifemelu, who has left Nigeria detachment common to the immigrant and demanding candy, albeit with as well as the Newbery Award in the for Princeton to continue her post- experience. a smile and an incongruous “thank U.S., but Neil Gaiman’s The Grave- graduate studies, and her teenage All of these titles are available at the you” as they step brightly from the yard Book has done precisely that. boyfriend, Obinze, who left Nigeria Ottawa Public Library. porch. Curling up together with a When his family is murdered in the for Britain. Adichie gives us the immi- well-chosen book can be a great way night by the man Jack, a small tod- grant experience from the vantage Anna Baccin is Children’s Programs to heighten the anticipation and spend dler manages to escape, stepping out points of these two characters who and Public Service Assistant at the some memorable time together. The through the open door of his home and travel to two different countries. The Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Pub- following suggestions range from “not making his way up the hill to the old novel looks at current attitudes to race lic Library, and a regular contributor creepy at all” to “quite creepy,” so graveyard. There, the ghosts of the and touches on issues of identity and of book essays to the Glebe Report. please choose with care. All of these cemetery take him in on the condition Mayor GMSOHouseGROscarAug14.pdf 1 9/9/14 9:44 PM titles can be found at the Ottawa Pub- that the tall and unnerving Silas would lic Library. agree to be his guardian, bringing him food and necessities from outside the Room on the Broom (Macmil- graveyard. The child is given the first Available lan Children’s Books, 2001) by Julia name Nobody because “he looks like Donaldson and illustrated by Axel nobody but himself,” and the last unit sizes Scheffler name Owens as it is the ghosts Mr. Former children’s laureate of the and Mrs. Owens who agree to be his 1607 - 2148 sq. ft. U.K., Julia Donaldson – who brought adoptive parents. us that purple-prickled Gruffalo – has As the pages turn, we watch young priced from penned a sweet story about a witch, a Nobody (Bod for short) grow, form broom and an assortment of animals friendships, have strange adventures, the mid-$900S met along a windy journey. Rhyming and learn from those who inhabit and verse and repetition will please the those who visit the graveyard. We fol- C three- to six-year-old crowd. There is low Bod as he encounters the Indigo M an exciting climax involving a not-so- Man under the hill, a witch, a ghoul-gate

Y nice dragon and a conclusion that will and a strange dog in the shadows. Each leave everyone with a smile. chapter can stand alone to some degree, CM a story in its own right, but the chapters 108 lisgar street MY Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mys- also run together to tell the story of Bod across from CY tery (Atheneum Books for Young and how it is that he is eventually able to city hall

CMY Readers, 1979) by Deborah and James step outside the sanctuary of the grave- Howe and illustrated by Alan Daniel yard to face the man Jack on his own. • Build light rail farther • Finish cleaning up the K east, west and south Ottawa River When the Monroe family returns Neil Gaiman has presented us with home one evening with a small bunny, a creepy yet thoughtful tale. A grave- • Promote Ottawa as the • Support economic no one suspects that he is other than yard is a most ingenious setting for destination of choice for 2017 development and job creation he appears, except for Chester the this coming of age story: the presence • Lower the property tax cap • Step up enforcement of cat, whose lifelong penchant for hor- of death and its permanence throw to 2% annually speeding on residential streets ror stories has armed him with both the precious curiosity we call life into an understanding of the supernatural sharp relief. This is a haunting tale for and a suspicious nature. Told from the ages 10 and up. perspective of Harold the dog, Bunnic- Viewing by Appointment ula is the terrible tale of a bunny who Ildiko Sumegi is a Glebe resident, sleeps during the day and sucks the mother of two boys, and owner of a Contact 613.567.7800 juice from innocent vegetables during well-used library card. 16 Glebe Report October 17, 2014 education caregivers Glebe Report October 17, 2014 17

ondary education and 21 per cent are The Bank of Mom and Dad: planning to pick up the entire cost. Child caregivers But helping finance their kids’ edu- financing our kids’ education cation is difficult for many parents. and nannies in the The CIBC polls found that about a By Patricia Paul-Carson the interest the overall fund was mak- third will delay retirement because of neighbourhood – ing. The interest paid for about one costs of their children’s university edu- Both students and parents are under third of the total cost of their educa- cation. we’re happening! stress paying for the costs of university tion, about $15,000 to $17,000 a year. Another survey by Canadian Alli- education – it costs big bucks! Experts If the kids didn’t go to university, ance of Student Associations found By Kate Preston-Thomas say starting to save early is the key. the interest on the investment would that 35 per cent of parents obtained If you have more than one child, be lost. On occasion, we would remind a loan or line of credit; 33 per cent It is hard not to notice all the stroll- it costs a small fortune. I know, as them of this! ARSON dipped into retirement savings; and ers around that transport multiple my husband and I helped our three The last third came from our sav- some remortgaged their house. Many children. There is a good chance that children fund their way through uni- ings. While our children were in others were going to fewer restaurants, there is a caregiver or nanny driving versity. university, the government imple- taking fewer vacations and working the buggy. C E C HRIS BRU PHOTO:

Apart from the noble goal of want- mented Registered Education Savings MI C HAEL PHOTO: more hours. As a caregiver myself for close to Glebe caregivers, moms and nannies, together with their charges, in the Glebe Community Centre ing them to value knowledge, we also Plans (RESPs) and we invested in University of Ottawa Parents aren’t the only ones 30 years, I have come to know many wanted our kids to be able to look them too. suffering. According to the Canadian of the caregivers and nannies in the the municipal campground in Nepean, ents and parents, at a local park, with well as in community programming. after themselves financially as adults; The children were required to make Federation of Students, the average neighbourhood. Most are in fact career visiting the Bookmobile, French lan- an amazing range of languages being Many caregivers and nannies also have be debt free at the end of their first a budget for each school year. “Apart from the noble goal student debt is almost $27,000. CBC childcare workers. A lot of us chose guage playgroups, music lessons, spoken, and delicious food (especially space available. To help parents, care- degree; and appreciate the cost of their While it was more or less smooth reported that some estimates drop to this career path early in our twenties, lunch time concerts, museums, indoor if Auntie Mila is cooking!). givers and nannies find each other, we education. And not necessarily in that sailing with the two oldest (with the of wanting them to value around $14,500 when debt free gradu- some even earlier. We love what we do! play lands, arts and crafts, taking the In speaking to the teachers at have started a list, which will be posted order. occasional wave), we ran into a few ates are included in the calculation. Our workplace often extends beyond O-Train and OC Transpo buses, and GMCAPS (Good Morning Creative on the Glebe Community Centre Wisely or foolishly, throughout squalls with the youngest. knowledge, we also wanted A Bank of Montreal poll found that the boundaries of the neighbourhood the Experimental Farm, just to name Arts and Preschool) I discovered that bulletin board for childcare announce- their childhood we acted under the My son was in and out of university our kids to be able to look 27 per cent of 1,018 Canadian postsec- as we travel from playgroups, parks, a few! Importantly, we also help pre- nannies and caregivers are dropping ments. It simply lists the name of the assumption that our kids would attend for seven years before he obtained a ondary students said paying for school museums, libraries and community pare children for their school career. off more than half of the children at caregiver, ages they look after, space university. degree. After his second year at a uni- after themselves financially was their biggest worry, even ahead of centres. Our co-workers include the Many of us participate in or drop our the nursery school and arts programs. availability and contact information. If When it came time to go, the kids versity near Toronto, no more funds finding a job and getting good marks. kids we care for, their parents, neigh- charges off at community program- As everyone knows, full day kinder- you are a caregiver or nanny you can had to cough up one third of the costs. were forthcoming from USC because as adults; be debt free at the In a recent study by American bours, grandparents, our caregiver ming including morning and afternoon garten is in full swing in Ontario. This add your name to the list. The idea is They did this through part-time jobs of his academic standing. Student Assistance, a private Amer- colleagues, letter carriers, shopkeep- nursery schools. Our low child/care- new program has had a large impact on that it is an easy way for parents to find during the academic high school year He left this university and moved end of their first degree; and ican non-profit organization, about a ers and community centre staff. giver ratios and often long days actually all types of childcare and programs for us, either by jotting down a few possi- and summer jobs from the time they back home. He enrolled at a local uni- appreciate the cost of their third of student respondents said debt Lots of us have different philoso- afford us some flexibility to do a wide one to five year olds. Previous half day bilities or with a quick press of a button were about 16. Their jobs included versity at his own expense, but still impacted their career choices. That’s phies but our hearts have most often variety of activities. Many of us have kindergarten programming has been or tap on-screen, they can take a photo everything from dishwasher to found it difficult to apply himself and education.” a concern if we want our children to guided us in our career choice. created play spaces in our homes and replaced by programming for younger of the list and walk away with a list of research assistant. My oldest dropped left owing a small debt to the institu- do a job they love. After speaking with some caregivers backyards, including skating rinks. One children in many childcare centres. people to call for childcare. What could off 75 resumes to retail outlets before tion. And for those kids who don’t do well we came up with a list of the things nanny told me about taking her charges Daycare centres actually have available be easier? she landed her first job. We advised him that if he continued We told him we would pay for any academically, my advice is to believe that we do ordinarily (and some extra- to watch the 67s practise the Zamboni spaces these days and so do caregivers Caregivers and nannies are import- Another third came from University to live with us, he would have to pay courses that he passed. Apart from that, in them, because they will catch the ordinarily!) with the kids in our care: at Lansdowne a few years ago. When and nannies. We are all going through ant to the community and we love Scholarships of Canada (USC). When rent and he quickly found an income- he was financially independent from wind. Our son is a good sailor and can libraries (lots of them, not just locally), she mentioned it, every caregiver/ nanny an adjustment period. As parents put being here. our children were eight, five and one, supported apartment. He also found a us. He is slowly paying back his loan. weather a storm. playgroups, the children’s garden on turned their head and said that was the their children in full day childcare and we invested in USC in each child’s job, worked for a year and a half, paid Research indicates that we behaved Main St., parks, waterparks, sledding, coolest thing they had heard. kindergarten, community based groups Kate Preston-Thomas started as a name. The original investment was off the debt, then obtained a student as many parents do. Patricia Paul-Carson is the owner skating, skiing, swimming, swimming Most of the time we all keep it pretty are also finding that they have available nanny in the Glebe in 1985, and has returned when the child graduated loan and continued working while he According to CIBC polls, many par- and writer of the blog “Parenting lessons, the YMCA (the ballroom is so simple though and no doubt a favourite spaces in preschool programs. worked as a caregiver, nursery school from high school. In subsequent years, completed his degree, both on a part- ents are generally willing to pay for Adult Children” at www.parentin- much fun!), the butterflies at Carleton pastime is an impromptu picnic with So yes, there is space available in program assistant, daycare supply she or he received an amount based on and full-time basis. two-thirds of their children’s post-sec- gadultchildren.ca. University (in October), camping at other caregivers, nannies, grandpar- many licensed programs right now, as teacher and daycare cook.

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By Isabelle Flannigan

The new school year is well under way for 466 students at First Avenue Public School. Students are gearing up for an exciting year, their last in the building at 73 First Avenue. Next summer, staff and students are switching sites with Mutchmor Public School. Although we are sad to leave our lovely old building and beautiful site, we are looking forward to settling into a larger space and dis- covering new things. This year, First Avenue has begun the full-day learning program for senior kindergarten students. So far, these youngsters have had a great start and are

AMERON adjusting to their full-day schedules very well. Our Cross Country Running Team has been training three times a week in

AREN C preparation for the regional October meet at the Terry Fox Centre. Lead Coach C OB GLI CK Joanna Courtney is thrilled to have a large team (over 100 students) again this fall and is thankful for all the parent volunteers who have made these practices PHOTO: K PHOTO: Emma C. (left) and Daisy B. met as toddlers (shown above) at Good Morning Cre-

PHOTO: JA PHOTO: along Patterson’s Creek possible. Our runners will be in excellent shape for this ative Arts and Preschool, and are now, at age 15, volunteering with the nursery school. Costumed children having a ball at last year’s Frankendance at the Glebe Co-op event after the school-wide Terry Fox Run and fundraiser that happened on Sep- Nursery School. tember 26. On another note, our choir has started practicing as well, under the leadership Good Morning Creative Arts and Terry Fox Run of Charlotte Peach and Barbara Hale, and will be performing for the first time Preschool a special place, Fall, Frankendance and fabulous at Mutchmor Public School this year during our Remembrance Day service. learning opportunity! Isabelle Flannigan is the principal at First Avenue Public School. say former students By Sydney A. By Sheri Segal Glick and Preschool program throughout the By Marny Hershorn long after, Emma started volunteering year. If you are interested in learning The Terry Fox Run was celebrated at Mutchmor School on Wednesday, Septem- in the after-school fine arts program. With the end of summer comes some more about the school, please get in ber 24. Over 300 students were running for Terry Fox around the Glebe. At the According to former student Daisy, She says she not only loves getting to sadness – gone is the warm-enough- touch with us at info@glebepreschool. school, they raised about $800 with “Toonies for Terry” to go to cancer research. Good Morning Creative Arts and know the students, but also is amazed to-wear-shorts weather (outside com, check out our website at www. Various classes raised awareness of Terry Fox by watching documentaries, read- Queenswood Stables Preschool (GMCAPS) is almost like how each one interprets assignments anyway), long days and lush green glebepreschool.com, like us on Face- ing articles and making posters. - English horseback home. Just 15 now, she attended the such as Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, so lawns (I am looking at your lawns, book, follow us on Twitter or just drop The tradition of the Terry Fox run has been going on for about seven years. school for pretty much half her life. differently. neighbours). On the other hand, fall by the classroom and talk with our This year, the whole school gathered for an assembly about the run and then ran riding lessons She started in the two-year-old pro- Both Daisy and Emma say brings the opportunity to wear cozy fabulous teachers to learn more. laps around the field. Students did numbers of laps ranging from 10 to 30. Every- - Horse boarding gram and continued on to the after GMCAPS is a special place that nur- warm sweaters, beautiful fall trees body was inspired by Terry Fox’s perserverance and belief in himself. -school fine arts program for another tures creativity and individuality with covered in reds, browns and yellows, Frankendance! Some of the things the students said after the run were: - March-break and eight years. students, volunteers and teachers that and of course, it brings our Glebe The Frankendance is a highlight of “Doing the Terry Fox Run is inspiring because it would mean a lot to Terry for summer day camps Daisy was hoping to do something never want to leave. Co-op Nursery School (GCNS) family the fall for many of us at GCNS. The him to know that we’re carrying on his dream.” – Maddie, Grade 6 meaningful as part of her manda- For Cameron, the girls have a spe- back together! kids have so much fun painting pump- “It’s cool how the school is raising money for cancer and it’s really lovely how (613) 835 2085 tory volunteer hours for high school, cial place in her heart because they After a long summer away from kins, doing crafts, jumping around in so many people are donating money.” – Freddie, Grade 6 [email protected] so she reconnected with Director were both in her first two-year-old the classroom, our preschoolers are the bouncy castle, making (read: eat- Karen Cameron and soon began help- class when she started teaching in back to playing, learning and creat- ing) candy necklaces and dancing up a Sydney A. is a Grade 6 student this year at Mutchmor Public School. ing out once a week with GMCAPS’ 2001. She believes the school is lucky ing (I personally love receiving all of storm in their (adorable) costumes, that after-school fine arts program. Daisy to have them and truly benefits from the artwork, though my inability to we have made it an annual tradition. says it’s somewhat different this time their former experience, “...who bet- throw any of it out will likely earn me In addition to the above-mentioned around because her former teachers ter than a seasoned student to help a spot on the television show Hoarders activities, there is also a bake sale (we are now her peers. Although she says out in the class they loved so dearly.” before my children reach high school). price to sell!) and a raffle (this year some things never change, Good Mor- In fact, Cameron cannot walk down It’s so cute to watch the toddlers (1.5 boasting even more amazing prizes Only at ning Creative Arts and Preschool has Bank Street without bumping into for- to 2.5 years) march in wearing their than ever – hard to believe, I know). always been a warm and welcoming mer students. “I have seen kids go off knapsacks, talking to their friends and Fundraising events like these allow place. to high school and some to university showing signs of independence, often our nursery school to offer special Daisy remembers never crying when and it’s so great to have them early on for the first time. The preschoolers programming and to buy exciting her parents dropped her off in the when they are just learning the basic (2.5 to 4 years) are basically grown- and educational new toys for the class- morning and was always eager to go skills of life. Some theorists joke that ups, learning new songs, colours, room. Perhaps more importantly, they to school. On the day her younger sis- all we need to learn in life, we learn letters and numbers in circle time allow families in the community to get ter was born, her grandmother picked at preschool.” each day after an exhausting morning together at fun events designed spe- her up at the end of the day and asked If you would like to be part of the of fabulous play and delicious snacks. cifically for the toddler/preschooler Four Pack 60W or 100W Daisy if she had any exciting news to GMCAPS family, some spaces are Each week there is a different theme crowd. share. She replied, “I went to pretty still available in the after-school fine – sometimes timely (Fall, Thanksgiv- I look forward to seeing you and in-store Inside Frost Light Bulbs school,” which is what she called the arts program, with optional school ing) and other times whimsical (Dr. your little ladybugs, dinosaurs and preschool at the time. There was no pickup available from all Glebe ele- Seuss, Zoo) – and our teachers trans- (the many, many) princesses Anna and promotion mention of her new sibling. mentary schools. There are limited form the classroom, the activities and Elsa at the Frankendance on Sunday, Reg. $3.49 It is not only the memories that spots in the two-year-old program the selection of storybooks to reflect October 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. are so meaningful to Daisy, it is on Tuesday and Thursday mornings the theme. also the incredible after-school fine as well as spots in the three-year- Sheri Segal Glick is the Communi- $1.97 arts program where she first had the old program on Monday, Wednesday Still looking for cations Chair of the GCNS Board. Valid until nov. 30th opportunity to be exposed to differ- and Friday mornings. Or join in for the right preschool? Her kids will be the ones at the ent painting techniques, styles and some fun at the upcoming Halloween We currently have one spot left in Frankendance dressed as Elmo,  1,000 hour life Item #3654-138 to learn about famous artists. These art workshop for children from JK to our toddler program and spaces do Sulley and a baby cow. Their cos- small creative arts classes are offered Grade 6, October 18 from 10 a.m. to become available in both our Toddler tumes will be dirty by 10:15. All incandescent lights will no longer be available to students from JK to Grade 6 and noon. as of January 1, 2015... Ask us for detAils! focus on creativity. Children try out Please contact Karen Cameron to different materials and tools and truly find out more about Good Morning experiment with art. Unique projects Creative Arts and Preschool or any Paper Yard Waste Bag are created in each class and children of the activities at (613) 276-7974 or wow can take their works of art home or email goodmorningpreschool@gmail. ! Carleton University Fieldhouse they may even get to display them at com. Visit the school’s website www. OttawaAntiqueShow.ca the school’s Vernissage Art Show in gmcaps.com or like their facebook Frankendance the spring. page. Five Pack While picking up new skills as GCC, Main Hall a toddler, Daisy forged a life long Marny Hershorn is a board mem- Sunday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to noon friendship with Emma. Although their ber at Good Morning Creative Arts only $1.87 mothers had been friends for years, and Preschool. Her son attends the Tickets: $5 at the door #4440-714 Ottawa Convention Centre the girls became inseparable at pre- 2-year-old program and, like Daisy OttawaVintageClothingShow.ca school. Emma also reconnected with and Emma, doesn’t want to go home 736 Bank St. at Second 613 234-6353 Cameron when she painted her daugh- at the end of the day. ter’s face at a community event. Not CapitalHH@GlebeHH 20 Glebe Report October 17, 2014 firefighters in the glebe Glebe Report October 17, 2014 21

Arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle accident, firefighters must first size up the situation for Hands-on training to save lives risk and move to secure the scene, the victims and the vehicle. Above, four firefighters are con- Making the final cuts using the hydraulic cutter will allow the firefighters to remove the tinuing to stabilize the sedan on its underside with V-Struts after initially having wedged wooden roof of the sedan, maximizing access to spaces that would be occupied by victims if chocks between the chassis and the ground. this were an actual accident.

By Julie Houle Cezer

Photos by Lois Siegel Photos by Lois Siegel 

Have you have ever paid a visit to the Glebe’s Station 12? If so, you may have already met some of the 28 fire- fighters making up the four rotating platoons that call Fifth Avenue and Cars such as the SUV and the sedan above are delivered ready for hands-on vehicle extrication training that regularly takes place O’Connor home base. Like teams on the premises of such Ottawa Fire Service local partners as Kenny U Pull (above), Sonshine Auto Parts and Standard Auto. in five other stations across the city, these professionals, in addition to of rescue tools commonly referred ble to an interested bystander were familiar with the details of the struc- fighting fires, are tasked by Ottawa to as the “jaws of life. “ For the Sta- the methodical steps taken both to tural designs, safety features and Fire Services (OFS) with providing tion 12 vehicle rescue unit, the most detach the roof and to take off front construction materials used in the SKILL-BUILDING FOR LIFE heavy rescue. For Station 12, this utilized of these tools have proven to and back doors in a single piece, makes and models of automobile on takes the form of delivering both high be the ultra-light and high- powered made possible by making precise the road today. angle rescue (See the Glebe Report, hydraulic cutters and spreaders (see cuts in and around the A,B,C verti- And this is where any of you read- Conducted under the direction of OFS officers April, 2014) and vehicle extrication. images below), in this case manu- cal structural posts supporting the ers with an old car destined for the Marc Messier, Captain Brian Clarke and Acting For first responders arriving at factured by the Dutch company front and back doors of the vehicle. junkyard can choose to provide Lieutenant Al Lavigne (shown above), this simu- vehicle crashes and rollovers, time Homaltro. Ostensibly, this remodeling of an firefighters with some additional lated extrication is just one of the many training is always of the essence, and good An important goal of the drill SUV into a “dune buggy “or a sedan experience: support OFS training opportunities designed to keep heavy rescue pro- preparation, teamwork, knowledge of taking place that day was for the fire- into a convertible using über power by donating your scrap vehicle and fessional skills sharp and up-to-date. Short of protocols and mastery of their tools fighters to refine individual and team tools might appear to be a bit of a receive a $500 tax receipt to boot. real-time experiences, such hands-on scenarios

are all key to successfully rescu- technique aimed at creating enough lark; however, it’s actually serious You can easily launch that process serve as a challenge to Station12 platoon members julie houle c e z er ing victims both quickly and safely. physical space around a trapped vic- business since to be effective in deal- by calling the Vehicle Donation Pro- to implement protocols in assessing and securing In the moments before – this SUV’s battery was disconnected and the car stabilized with chocks. An officer, following a plan for According to OFS statistics, some tim to allow for access and his or her ing with motor vehicle extractions, gram at 613-580-2424 ext 29621 or a scene (Hydro wires, traffic control), stabilizing extricating the victim, entered the car (after removal of the rear window) to secure the “patient” with neck-brace and tarp to protect 120 of the total 3567 road collisions safe and timely removal. Most nota- firefighters need to become highly visit Ottawa.ca for more information. both a vehicle and a victim, formulating an action against debris; for safety, all windows but the windshield underwent controlled breakage; finally, cuts made in the three vertical posts allowed the firefighters to remove supports and side doors as one piece; now hydraulic spreaders are being used to create in Ottawa in 2013 required extrica- plan to extricate the patient and preparing him needed space beneath the dashboard. tion while in 2014, more than 75 of or her for medical transport in a timely fashion, the 2420 road accidents on record by cleaning up debris and contaminants and finally, the end of September have called for practising team decision-making and communica- this type of heavy rescue. tion throughout the operation. For rookies and veterans alike, At the best of times, attending at a motor vehi- maintaining a high level of readi- cle accident on-or off-road presents first responders ness for such emergencies requires with an inherently fluid or “dynamic” situation repeated hands-on trainings like the that requires ongoing reassessment of needs and one that photographer Lois Siegel and responses from start to finish at every level of I witnessed over the summer on the decision-making. On the ground, where a multi- grounds of the Kenny U Pull on Bent- plicity of variables makes any incident complex, ley Road. One objective that sunny teams of front-line actors are encouraged to prac- morning was for the team to prac- tise task-oriented problem-solving, proceeding on tise extrication techniques on both the premise that there is always more than one way an upright car and a rollover (or lim- to approach any obstacle. For example, while one ited access vehicle) utilizing a range or two team members may be engaged in a particu- lar action, those that are standing back are equally involved, using their peripheral vision and analytic skills to envision alternative approaches and if need be, direct a change in technique. Where time is of the essence, this team-based decision-making capacity in first responders may make the differ- ence between life and death for victims.

Former Glebe Report editor Julie Houle Cezer wrote a companion article on Station 12 and high angle training in the April 2014 Glebe Report. Pho- tographer Lois Siegel is a long-time contributor to the newspaper. Most commonly used in extricating crash victims, Station 12’s lightweight yet power- ful hydraulic spreader (left) and cutter (right) play a central role in speedy roof At the end of its life cycle, this repurposed vehicle has played its part in the training and emergency readiness of the firefighters of removal (see photo above left). Station 12. 22 Glebe Report October 17, 2014 art art Glebe Report October 17, 2014 23

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PHOTO: WEDDERBURN SALEENA PHOTO: ity Centre, 175 Third Avenue from sale continues Saturday, November Another long-time participant, Janet and sale at the Glebe Community Cen- Studio Sixty Six owner, Carrie Colton, October 5 to 31. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whittam, is recycling cut-up bathing tre, Fri. Oct. 31, 4-8, Sat. Nov. 1, 10-5 relaxes in her gallery at 66 Muriel Street. This very successful program is help- Everyone is cordially invited and suits by weaving them into colourful and Sun. Nov. 2, 10-4. Free admission. ing residents communicate, express admission is free. All proceeds go to rugs. Found items such as shells, ant- ATM available on-site. Free parking at Chloe Jackson’s “Post Valentine” ap- their creativity and experience a sense support the growth of the art program lers and cordage from Siberian irises Corpus Christi School. pears in the Studio Sixty Six exhibition, of accomplishment in an encouraging and donations are, of course, grate- are incorporated into her creative SURFACING II, featuring uOttawa artists social context. The artwork is full of fully accepted. baskets, each one unique. Amanda Nancy Ingram is a former Glebe res- colour, life and immediacy. Carrigan is a spinner and knitter who ident who has participated in the You will be able to enjoy and pur- Ellen Schowalter is a coordinator of enjoys gathering plants from the fields Guild sale for over 20 years. Her cur- Studio Sixty Six reprises uOttawa chase a range of the beautiful artwork art exhibitions at the Glebe Commun- to create dyes for her raw fleece and rent focus is needle felting and mixed artists’ showcase – SURFACING II created by the residents under the dir- ity Centre Gallery. handspun yarns. She has created a city media artwork.

By Morgan St. Laurent – as both a practice relying on surfaces and a process of meaning making. The University of Ottawa Group The exhibition features seven art- Exhibition SURFACING II is a new ists bringing a huge array of styles and art exhibition at Studio Sixty Six on types of new work. Danielle Havimaki Muriel Street. includes some paper-based work fea- University of Ottawa professor turing triangles and assorted objects Michael Orsini curates the exhibition; such as pumpkin-gourds adorned with designer Carrie Colton is the gallery sparkling jewels and beer bottles. director. They both have a strong Laura Demers shows her collages; Mike hooper Jeff Hooper derek hooper belief that art should be an access- Amélie Levesque her work exploring Brokers ible and necessary element to life the mystery in interior spaces, while Mrs. Boychuk doesn’t just teach drama, – not only for collectors or art buffs, Gabreil Seguin displays abstract, but for everyone. Colton has defiantly colourful landscapes. Chloe Jack- SHE TEACHES GIRLS made art accessible in her gallery, son scans objects and then uses the TO FIND THEIR VOICE. where she shows only emerging art- photos to create an image. Jessica Bell ists and all work is priced from $200 includes some of her mixed media art to $2,000. She also never shows that attempts to describe moving from work that is more than two years old. one place to another. Stanzie Tooth Michael Orsini is Associate Professor presents both collages and gouache in the School of Political Studies, and works on paper. 56 Bullock Avenue 180 Fourth Avenue Chair of the Institute of Feminist and This show offers a chance to support $675,000 • Move in condition! 3 bedroom $1,125,000 • Quality restoration of a 6 Gender Studies. He also loves art – the Ottawa art community, and emer- + den with main floor family room. bed, 3.5 bath 3-storey century home. he has been a collector for the past 15 ging artists in particular. The location years – and this is his second year cur- and mandate of Studio Sixty Six bring ating the SURFACING exhibition. To a key element of culture to the Glebe, All of Elmwood’s outstanding teachers lead, inspire and encourage choose pieces for the exhibit, he met where you can look at art in a relaxed our students’ creativity, growth and academic excellence in our with many young artists at the Univer- setting. Orsini believes that Ottawa is supportive and collaborative environment. sity of Ottawa and selected the works cool enough for art, and that we should of art that moved him. become part of the positive change At Elmwood, we go above and beyond to ensure our girls receive a well- rounded, rigorous education that will prepare them for life and work beyond This year’s show hosts art from to bring more art into the lives and the classroom. students and graduates of the Bach- homes of Glebe residents. The exhib- 67 Muriel street 100 Powell Avenue elor of Fine Arts program as well as ition opened on Thursday, October 9, Come for a private tour, meet our faculty and see them in action. You’ll also work from Master of Fine Arts stu- 2014 and the show runs until Novem- have an opportunity to speak to our students and hear more about the $575,000 • 3 bedroom, 2 bath family $910,000 • Single with a private driveway Elmwood difference. home with a large backyard. and oversized detached 2 car garage. dents. Displaying work from these two ber 16, 2014. The gallery is located at groups of students gives the exhib- 66 Muriel Street, unit 202. Call (613) 744-7783 or email cAll us todAy to Book your own PrivAte viewing! ition an interesting depth because you can see artists with different levels of Morgan St. Laurent is a recent Carle- [email protected] to set up your tour. 613-788-2588 public exposure. The exhibition also ton graduate with a passion for the arts. showcases the diversity of the work coming out of the fine arts programs Studio Sixty Six [email protected] at Ottawa U. Orsini describes this 202-66 Muriel Street www.hooperhometeam.com exhibit as a challenge for us to think Oct 9–Nov 16 elmwood.ca Not intended to solicit properties already for sale. with and beyond the surface of the art 24 Glebe Report October 17, 2014 business buzz profile Glebe Report October 17, 2014 25 Babes & Gents clothing shows passion Doughnut divas living their dream and ‘warrior-like strength’ By Seema Akhtar teamwork saved them on Donut Show- down when Aldridge nearly burned the by Nicole Bayes-Fleming his dream. As a result of his experience, he would As I sit with Kathy Aldridge on the toasted coconut topping for a dough- like to see more encouragement from the public for couch by the window in Bridgehead nut by forgetting to start the timer and Amir Zargari is wearing the clothes he designed young entrepreneurs like himself. at Bank and Second, a woman walks Firman stepped in to save it. “Angela himself and a pair of bright red Kanye West shoes. “It is easy for students who can’t afford to go to in with a huge smile on her face. She always saves my butt,” says Aldridge A grin stretches across his face as he begins to talk school to get money from the government.” Zargari approaches Aldridge and says some- on the show. The two women’s talents about his brand, Babes & Gents, which launched in says. “Anybody can get OSAP like that. It should thing along the lines of: “I just had to are also complementary: Aldridge July of last year. be that easy for a young entrepreneur to get loans to come in and say hello ... you were on is the doughnut dough lady and Fir- Zargari emigrated from Iran with his family when start their business. Especially for young entrepre- Donut Showdown, weren’t you? I saw man is the sauce lady. Firman does the he was in Grade 9 and he attended Glebe Collegi- neurs who, instead of wanting to go to school, they you on TV! You were great.” I ask paperwork; Aldridge does the pub- ate Institute. He admits he almost went to Toronto want to start their own business.” Aldridge if that happens often, and she lic relations. But they have both been

to start his clothing line, but stayed in Ottawa so he Zargari’s clothes are available at five shops in casually responds, “Oh yes, like five baking and cooking for a long time and SHOWDOWN DONUT PHOTO: could have the support of his friends and contacts in times a day.” they both love experimenting in the Kathy Aldridge (right) and Angela Firman hard at work making the cherry doughnuts the field. “Ottawa’s been good,” he says, “constantly So why is she suddenly famous? kitchen, coming up with innovative, that would get them past round one on the Donut Showdown showing love.” Aldridge and her business partner mouth-watering, enticing doughnut

Growing up, Zargari’s passion was always for fine “He enjoys meeting customers NI C OLE BAYES-FLEMING PHOTO: Angela Firman won $10,000 on the creations. completely new, she says, “Just do it. arts and fashion. In high school he would show his Amir Zargari, young entrepreneur and owner of the Food Network’s Donut Showdown on Despite her sudden fame, Aldridge We’re flying by the seat of our pants. paintings in Ottawa galleries and shop at boutique face-to-face at shows and explaining clothing line Babes & Gents, models some of the cloth- September 15. Aldridge ran a home seems down to earth. She is energetic, We just took one step, one more step, stores. After graduating, he spent time in the engin- ing he designed at the Fall Down Gallery on Somerset daycare in the Glebe for 20 years and has an infectious positive energy and then another. Then, one day, we looked eering programs at Waterloo University and the his concept for the brand, which is Street. now works at a golf course and for the a bit of a mischievous glint in her eye. up and said ‘look how far we have University of Ottawa, completing a co-op term at Ottawa Senators, and Firman is a local And Aldridge is also clearly courage- come in one year!’” RBC in the IT department. But the lack of creativ- based on passion, inspiration and always been around, helping the less fortunate, and horticulturalist. The two women only ous. At a barbecue on Canada Day in Aldridge says she has only recently ity permitted by the curriculum made him rethink I believe in karma – it’s going to come back some started making doughnuts about a year 2013, after eating the Tim Horton’s stopped laughing when she says the One of the circus-themed doughnuts his decision. ‘warrior-like strength’.” day in some shape or form.” ago, and they were up against stiff com- doughnuts that Firman had brought – name of their company: “Hot Cream that Firman and Aldridge created to win “In the first semester at Waterloo, I knew I wasn’t Babes & Gents’ latest line is the Paris Capsule col- petition on Donut Showdown: culinary cut in half, grilled and stuffed with ice Holes.” The name, which a good friend the Donut Showdown going to be an engineer so I made a list of all my lection, inspired by Kanye West. Zargari admires arts teachers Chris Sheppard and Roger cream – Kathy said, “We have got to do of Firman and Aldridge’s came up hobbies. OK, these are all the things that make me West’s infectious appeal and the star’s own inter- Dewling and third-generation dough- something with these.” And do some- with, describes the ice cream oozing ber 18 for an event called 613 Night happy and I do because it’s fun … so I should do est in fashion. The Paris Capsule line took a year nut makers Danny Plazarin and Katie thing they did. They applied to be part out of the doughnut holes. And, well, Market. But, if you want to make sure these for a living. And the top two things that I spent Ottawa and a few places in Toronto. The summer to come up with, and is a labour of love for Zargari. Willing. But did that faze Aldridge of Privé’s Underground Chef’s Market it is memorable! you’re the first to know where you can a lot of time on were art and shopping, and reading is his busiest season, as Zargari sells his clothes in He admits that it is not about the money he makes, and Firman? No. Their recipe for suc- held at the Ottawa Convention Centre So, what are Aldridge and Firman get yourself a Sherry’s Cherry or a about all the new clothes that were out – I was so into the ByWard Market and at various shows in Ottawa, but the appreciation he gets from fans who under- cess? Practice. “We watched Season in November 2013. When they were going to do with the $10,000? They Sweet Salty Sue (yes, all the doughnuts fashion news and street culture. So you take these Toronto and Montreal. Online sales are rare but he stand the culture. 1 of Donut Showdown at least twice. accepted, Firman said, “Uh, we can’t have already bought a vintage food have names!), “like” the Hot Cream and you combine everything and what do you get? has gotten a couple of out-of-town orders from the When asked about the time he felt the most pride We took notes,” says Aldridge. “We bring Tim Horton’s doughnuts!” And so trailer. They are having it gutted and Holes Facebook page. Just do it. You You get a clothing line, with my art on the clothes. United States and Vancouver. He enjoys meeting in what he’s accomplished, Zargari laughs. “Too would rewind to see where they kept began the research and experimenting fitted to their needs with a stainless know you want to. It just made perfect sense.” customers face-to-face at shows and explaining his many proud moments,” he says, “every good thing the equipment in the show’s kitchen. to come up with their original cake and steel interior. They’ll be able to pull the It wasn’t an easy path from there. Big businesses concept for the brand, which is based on passion, that happens, you just feel so happy.” We were ready.” yeast doughnut recipes. Aldridge and trailer with their cars and set up shop Seema Akhtar is a regular contribu- told him to come back with his designs in a year, inspiration and “warrior-like strength.” Zargari’s next show will be at the 613 Night Mar- It didn’t hurt that Aldridge and Fir- Firman hand made a thousand dough- wherever. They’re thinking the canal tor to the Glebe Report who can’t wait once he had established a fan base. His parents were Zargari believes in giving back, and 10 per cent of ket at the Ottawa Convention Centre on October 18. man also make a great team. They nuts, grilled them and filled them for during the winter, Jazzfest, Bluesfest ... to taste a Sweet Salty Sue (a grilled not convinced that starting his own clothing line was all profits from his clothes go to charities. work together seamlessly, finishing the Underground Chef’s Market. They and yes, don’t worry, they’re looking doughnut, cut in half, stuffed with ice the right choice for him. The first six months saw “I was brought up that way,” he explains, “we’d Nicole Bayes-Fleming is a second-year journalism each other’s tasks in the kitchen. “If haven’t looked back since. into a Glebe location too. cream, topped with salted butter car- nearly no sales. But Zargari was determined, work- have a jar in my house in Iran or here, and after we student at Carleton University and has contributed I step away from something, Angela When I ask Aldridge how you get Hot Cream Holes will be at the amel sauce and sprinkled with pink ing a part-time job and using his savings to support came home we’d put coins in it. It’s something I’ve several articles to the Glebe Report. takes over”, says Aldridge. In fact, this over the fear of starting something Ottawa Convention Centre on Octo- Himalayan salt).

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response to community association ago the city had wanted to shut down will return any corporate donations he Further to the Glebe Report’s coverage renowned philanthropist, businessman, are already discussing, embracing and an experienced administrator and I am Little debate at concerns, the question posed was, the Glebe and the Old Ottawa South has received. He offered kudos to the of the Ottawa election in our September artist, academic, athlete and now mayor manifesting. My vision is simple: a more ready to serve the residents of Zone 9. “What would you do if elected, and community centres, they have in fact Oblate lands development process, issue, we are pleased to bring you state- of Ottawa candidate. I graduated with sustainable, democratic and egalitarian I have managed both large and small how are you qualified to tackle the been renovated. Syed said there was which so far has included consultation ments from these additional candidates. honors from Sir Robert Borden high society. Imagine and create. “Not the teams while working in collaboration all-candidates’ issue?” room to improve community sports with the community. Manirambona school, and have since committed my only one, I hope some day you’ll join us with some of the largest trade unions facilities, but a balance must be main- voiced his vision of a democratic and life to the betterment of humanity. and the world will live as one.” in Canada. I enjoy helping people and meeting Rooming houses tained between the environment and sustainable city. Blurton referred to Mayoral I have always worked on the front line. On the problem of substandard buildings. White said, “The spend- his smart development principles. Contact information: Biographical details: Living well, For more details, please visit www. By Ashwin Shingadia rooming houses and noise created ing fiasco has to stop. If I become candidates Phone: 613-277-9310 in the present moment. Consciously jasonrenaud.ca/priorities.html. by students and others, mayoral can- mayor, we will have $3 million more OTHER ISSUES Email: [email protected] serving in social justice, environ- At the all-candidates meeting held didate Couchman suggested that for Brewer Park.” The candidates were asked whether The Glebe Report asked all candi- Web: www.bernardcouchman.ca mental and democratic reform groups Biographical details: Bilingual candi- at the Glebe Community Centre on more affordable housing is needed, Among the councillor candidates, the pedestrian bridge over the Rideau dates for Mayor of the City of Ottawa and movements. Learning honour and date for OCSB Zone 9 Trustee, raised October 2, representatives of the six St. Arnaud wanted licensing of land- Chernushenko mentioned the planned Canal scheduled in 2025 could be to respond to the question: duty. Completing a Bachelor Degree in the St. Elizabeth Parish, attended community associations in Capital lords, while White said the question replacement of the arena and swim- constructed immediately. The answer “What do you consider top pri- Candidates for in Public Affairs and Policy Manage- school in the OCSB. Graduate of the Ward put questions to both mayoral was out of order as “there is no damn ming pool at Brewer. from all mayoral candidates was a orities for Ottawa and for the ment at Carleton University. Disciple University of Calgary (Security Man- and council candidates before an way we have low quality housing resounding “no.” Glebe neighbourhood in the next Councillor of of wisdom, nature and life. agement) and Algonquin College audience of about a hundred people. in Ottawa.” Syed’s solution was to intensification Candidates were also asked to dis- four years, and how do you plan to (Police Foundations). Employed in a Questions from the audience were have “more campus housing, out- The city’s planning decisions have cuss the issue of buses on Lakeside on address them? What qualities do you Capital Ward Contact information: leadership position in a mental health also collected on slips of paper and side hosting and educating students allowed some “minor variances,” football game days. Initially, as many bring to the table? Email: espoir.manirambona@gmail. setting. For more details, please visit read by moderator Anne Scotton. to respect their neighbours.” Watson which contradict zoning bylaws and as 500 buses per hour rumbled down (A few issues you may wish to (Ward 17) com www.jasonrenaud.ca/about-jason. In the first half of the meeting, noted that under his administration the Official Plan, that community Lakeside on game day. After much address in your answer: intensifica- Web:www.electespoirmanirambona- html. questions were asked to the council- the city had invested $16 million to associations do not consider minor. protest from residents, this number tion, light rail extension & funding, The Glebe Report asked all candidates in-capital.blogspot.ca lor candidates for Capital Ward, all improve housing. Maguire wanted to With intensification, what will our has been reduced. Candidates agreed traffic congestion, taxes, garbage for Councillor of Capital Ward (Ward Contact information: of whom attended: Espoir Manira- fix the planning regulations by tak- neighbourhoods look like in 10 that further solutions were possible. collection & recycling, government 17) to respond to the question: Email: [email protected] mbona, David Chernushenko and ing into account planning, zoning and years time? Watson noted that since efficiency, city debt load, Lansdowne “What do you consider top prior- Candidates for Twitter: @JasonZone9 Scott Blurton. In the second half, the environmental requirements. the 2001 amalgamation, the City Questions from the floor development, Ottawa River Action ities for Capital Ward (Ward 17), and Web: www.jasonrenaud.ca same questions were asked to the six Among the councillor candidates, has aligned the transportation plan, The moderator read questions from Plan, affordable housing, Canada’s the Glebe in particular, in the next School Board mayoral candidates who attended: Manirambona’s solution was better environment plan, cycling plan as the floor, to which, for reasons of time, 150th birthday celebration 2017, four years, and how do you plan to Bernard Couchman, Michael St. housing for students with more com- well as the Official Plan to provide the candidates were asked to answer other …) address them? What qualities do you Trustee (Zone 9) French School Arnaud, Robert White, Anwar Syed, munity involvement in zoning and better integration. Syed thought that with a “thumbs up” or “thumbs Candidates were asked to keep their bring to the table?” Jim Watson and Mike Maguire. noise levels. Blurton suggested com- trees should be maintained and that down.” Questions dealt with issues responses and biographies to no more (Some issues you may want to The Glebe Report asked candidates Trustee Zone 9 In my opinion, there was little munity involvement in the licensing of old buildings should coexist with such as corporate donations to elec- than 290 words, and the Glebe Report address: Lansdowne traffic and for School Board Trustee in Zone 9 to debate among the candidates. Some rental units and applying his principles new, but added that “the planning and tion campaigns, recycling of plastic pledged to publish them “as received” parking, integration of Lansdowne respond to the question: candidates stayed after the meeting to talk to of smart development. Chernushenko adjustment committees should listen bags and changing the city’s garbage (edited only for length). Candidates retailers, urban park programming, “What do you see as top priorities members of the audience and other reminded the audience that all tenants to you.” Maguire cited the dramatic contract, and a vision for the develop- were also asked for contact informa- canal footbridge at Fifth and Clegg, for [Ottawa Carleton District School Although there are no French-lan- candidates. Some school board trustee need adequate housing. increase in number of housing units ment of Bank Street between Billings tion and a photograph of themselves. intensification and infill issues, bike- Board][Ottawa Catholic School guage schools in the Glebe, some candidates were also on-hand. allowed in a Manotick development, Bridge and Walkley Road. Responses appear in the September way, green space deficit …) Board] schools in Zone 9, in particu- Glebe parents may support a French- Posing questions were representa- parks and recreation and advised: “Stop voting for those Although there was no audience and October issues of the Glebe Report. Candidates were asked to keep their lar those serving Glebe residents, in language school board. Below is a list tives of the community associations The community associations noted who do this.” White held that “inten- participation at the microphones, responses and biographies to no more the next four years? How do you plan of school board trustee candidates for of Heron Park (James McLaren), Old that Capital Ward is under-served sification is a Liberal agenda.” the meeting covered a lot of ground. than 290 words, and the Glebe Report to address them? What qualities do Zone 9 for the Conseil des écoles pub- Ottawa South (Linda Hancock), Glebe when it comes to recreation and Among the councillor candidates, I wish the best of luck to the candi- pledged to publish them “as received” you bring to the table?” liques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO) (Christine McAllister and Carol Mac- parks. Among the mayoral candi- Manirambona felt the need for “local dates and urge all citizens to vote on (edited only for length). Candidates were Candidates were asked to keep their and the Conseil des écoles catholiques leod), Glebe Annex (Sylvia Milne), dates, Maguire did not think it was democratic planning,” Blurton sug- October 27. also asked for contact information and responses and biographies to no more du Centre-Est (CECCE). Old Ottawa East (Phillis Odenbach- possible to have the same standard gested we “get rid of corporate a photograph of themselves. Responses than 290 words, and the Glebe Report Sutton) and the Dow’s Lake Residents’ of programs across the city. Watson donations to councillors” and Cher- Ashwin Shingadia is a frequent con- appear in the September and October pledged to publish them “as received” Conseil des écoles publiques de Association (Bhagwan Sandhu). In noted that, although several years nushenko agreed, pointing out that he tributor to the Glebe Report. issues of the Glebe Report. (edited only for length). Candidates l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO) were also asked for contact informa- tion and a photograph of themselves. Marielle Godbout one Responses appear in the Septem- Email: [email protected] Plant based  ber and October issues of the Glebe Raw Meal all-in-one Raw Protein offer Bernard Couchman Report. Richard St-Jean activ-x Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Organic Meal Garden of Life nutritional shake Multivitamin for Active Women Free, GMO Free, Organic! 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These are the issues that I think constituents should follow as the next mandate unfolds.

At BOARD LEVEL • Monitor the debate about the proper role and powers of the Board of PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE Trustees (BoT), especially how it relates to staff and other committees. FOR YOUR PET For example, it is important that not too many powers move away from the BoT so that the community can call upon it to perform on its behalf ♥ Vaccinations when necessary. ♥ Dental Care • Monitor the implementation of capital priority planning framework V1, ♥ Medical & Surgical Care making sure that the BoT does not surrender all decision-making to an ♥ Nutritional Counseling 16 Pretoria Avenue opaque staff-only process. (613) 565-0588 • Use new metrics to track at-risk student achievement and graduation ourOUR businessBUSINESS HOURShours rates (my motion directing this has now been implemented). Mondays, Tuesdays,Monday Wednesdays to Thursday & Thursdays8:00am - 7:00pm 8:00am - 7:00pm • Ensure equal access to elementary alternative education (my older FridaysFriday 8:00am8:00am - -6:00pm 6:00pm & s Saturdaysaturday 9:00am 9:00am - 12:00pm- 12:00pm motion about this is now finally being implemented). celebrating 15 great years in the glebe • Make sure that playspace trumps parking space (see my most recent ‘Why no veggies on Halloween?!?’ motion in the spring). • Ensure that the right programs are protected (services for special Glebe guinea pigs sue for discrimination! education students, for example) as provinical austerity starts to bite over Once again, Glebe guinea pigs to leave them up. Now we face traffic the next couple of years. (GGPigs) are hustling and bustling to overload, accidents, and I’m sorry to • Continue to unroll the new special education framework for congregated ensure they have the finest costumes say – electrocutions. Of course GRID classes, based on a report of which I was the lead author. on Halloween. “We’re nearly over- is happy though – the guinea pigs rely In The Language • Ensure that the roll out of before- and after-school care and full-day loaded with costume deliveries,” said on them for everything! Their profits kindergarten benefits those who need it most. Make sure that the focus of Gaston the squirrel, owner of Glebe have soared, but not ours!” Garden creative outdoor storage solutions this program stays on all students who might benefit, and not on OCDSB Rodent Instant Delivery (GRID), the Despite fast deliveries, the GGPigs Ready to elect our ‘majordomo’? or third-party staff. biggest delivery network in town. remain wildly grumpy and are pre- quality craftsmanship in • Continue to push for more needs-based staffing allocations – started this “It’s stressful – guinea pigs are not paring a class action suit against By Adelle Farrelly the French “maire” became “mayor.” home-appropriate colours year with high school VPs after years of my pushing and spreadsheet just lazy, but very impatient and liti- Glebe residents for discrimination. The original mayors of continental demonstrations. gious, so we have to be fast,” admitted Obelix, the new pig in town, pro- The municipal election is in full swing Europe were titled majordomos and created in the Glebe | urbanshedco.ca LOCALLY IN ZONE 9 Gaston, quickly adding, “But don’t get vided this statement: “We work very across the province, meaning that this had a more militaristic connotation. • Ensure that we remain sensitive to community needs as the switch me wrong, we welcome the business!” hard to ensure our costumes are top is a great time to look closely at the London, in adopting the title for its between First Avenue and Mutchmor public schools takes place. Not so for Ottawa Hydro (OH), how- notch – with no thumbs, it can take titles of those whom we are about to chief citizen, transformed it from the • Advocate for a new addition to Viscount Alexander PS to reduce its ever, who has had to settle more than us days just to get into a costume! vote into office. martial to the civic, as London had number of portables; resist accommodation options that would direct one squirrel skirmish on the Hydro And what do we get?!? Caramels and A councillor, not to be confused secured rights from the king to oper- dianeandjen.com students out of their neighbourhood. Highway Lines. “The east-west lines chocolates!! We want carrots, celery, with counsellor, is a member of a ate as an independent body, one of • Make sure that the have-not school communities in Vanier and are always clogged as squirrels attempt parsley, Romaine lettuce ... why are council (from “com” and “calare,” to the earliest examples of democracy in 162 THIRD AVE 97 STRATHCONA AVE 1219 PORTLAND AVE Lowertown get the staff and other resources they need. to cross Bank Street safely,” explained there never any veggies on Hallow- call together). Oddly enough, council- action at the municipal level. Glebe end unit 3-Storey Glebe single Ridgemont single • Push for central recognition that Glebe Collegiate requires full air Herb, OH’s spokesperson. “It’s not our een?!? It’s discrimination!!” lors were known as counsellors (those Trustee, as you no doubt can guess, conditioning; generally ensure that older facilities get retrofitted over fault the city didn’t consult fully prior whose role it was to provide counsel, or is one in whom trust has been placed, time to meet the same standard as more recently built schools. to the street construction three years To avoid litigation, purchase top advice) until the late 14th century, when whether that means the guardian of an • Ensure that local organizations have continued fair access to school ago! We asked them to bury the lines quality, fresh veggies this Halloween one’s position on a council apparently investment account or one who looks gyms. and put in guinea pig and squirrel at Nicastro or Metro on Bank Street. did not necessarily involve the need to out for the interests of the commun- lanes, but they insisted it was cheaper Large quantities are appreciated. provide counsel, a distinction many ity when it comes to their children’s There is never a good time to leave. Ideally I’d have been able to extend my would argue continues to this day. schooling. term by one more year to better see some matters through; however, it is of course As for the mayor, that title comes Councillors, the mayor and trustees a four-year commitment. I would like to thank those citizens and staff who have Glebe Musings by Laurie Maclean to us via Old French’s “maire,” which each play an important role in how we NEW LISTING! NEW PRICE! helped and supported me over the years. I would also like to thank the many itself comes from Latin’s “maior.” experience our city, so don’t forget to people I have met who care enough about public education to step up themselves Latin does not make a distinction go out and vote. Spacious, renovated & superb! Beautifully reno-d 4-bdrm! Charming & versatile! and make a difference at the local level or centrally. between the letters “i” and “j” and the Listed at $629,900 Listed at $769,900 Listed at $325,000 For OCDSB policies, upcoming Board of Trustees meeting background docu- alternate spelling, though not alter- Adelle Farrelly delights in bringing to 119 ELM ST ments, and other material, please visit www.ocdsb.ca. nate pronunciation, “major,” provides Glebe Report readers her insights into 119 PERCY ST 227 PERCY ST Little Italy end-unit a clue to its meaning: greater. Mid- the meaning and origin of words we Centertown semi Centertown end-unit Freshly updated! 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For more of Linda’s art, see Brokers Diane Allingham & Jennifer Stewart www.lindabordageartist.blogspot.com 30 Glebe Report October 17, 2014 26 health health Glebe Report October 17, 2014 31 bin and myoglobin. The absorption of rous sulfate tablet three times a day. patient will require an updated pre- Ironing out heme iron is higher than that of non- These types of iron supplements Worried about cataracts? Listen up! scription for glasses, but their vision heme iron. People who are mainly on have the side effect of stomach upset, will be restored! a vegetarian diet and also take pro- so they should be taken with food. On By Dr. Jay Mithani Types of Cataracts Remember, cataracts are typically the facts ton-pump inhibitors or antacids on Fe the flip side, however, food will also There are different types of opacities an age-related occurrence, and should a regular basis should keep in mind decrease the amount of iron absorbed Do you have a parent or other older that can occur on the crystalline lens, Normal, clear lens lens clouded not bring on excessive anxiety! Your By Zenah Surani that their iron absorption could be Iron from the supplement. You can build up relative who had cataracts and subse- and hence, there are different types of by cataract doctor of optometry will track crystal- impaired – non-heme iron requires tolerance gradually, for instance, by quent surgery? Has your optometrist cataracts. For example, a cortical cata- line lens changes over time and give If you’ve ever ventured into a phar- an acidic environment in the stom- 55.845 starting at one tablet daily and increas- recently diagnosed you with early ract looks like bicycle wheel spokes two eyes (Gerstenblith & Rabinowitz you an appropriate follow-up time to macy to buy iron supplements, you ach for optimal absorption. It is best ing to the desired dose over time. cataracts? These questions may lead that grow from the periphery inwards, 2013). prevent any quality of life changes that probably know that you will not find to avoid drinking coffee, tea or milk at For those with sensitive stomachs you to wonder why cataracts are so while a nuclear sclerotic cataract is Surgery cataracts may bring. them on the shelf. They are kept mealtimes – compounds in these bev- These symptoms, however, are non- who require iron supplementation, common and whether they may or gradual yellowing and scarring of the Once a cataract has matured to the behind the pharmacy counter. You erages can decrease iron absorption. specific – they could be indicative of one great option is polysaccharide may not affect you. centre of the lens. These two cata- point that a new prescription does not Dr. Jay Mithani, optometrist, is a will likely be asked if you have used However, adding vitamin C to a meal any number of disease states or vita- iron. Each tablet contains 150mg of Cataracts are defined as a clouding ract types are typically slow-growing improve vision satisfactorily, it can be Glebe resident and is excited to be them before and, if not, a pharmacist rich in iron can increase iron absorp- min deficiencies. If you suspect you elemental iron and is released into of the functional crystalline lenses and may take years to “mature” to removed. Cataract surgery involves opening the Glebe’s first independent will advise you. Our pharmacy staff tion – so it may be a good idea to drink have IDA, do not treat yourself with the gastrointestinal system using a in our eyes. The crystalline lens is the point where vision is significantly removing the cloudy or opaque crys- physician-owned optometry clinic. are often asked many questions about a glass of orange juice with your bowl iron supplements right away. See your pH dependent mechanism so that it typically clear and responsible for diminished. On the other hand, a pos- talline lens and implanting in its place The clinic will open in the New Year iron supplementation – my hope is that of spinach (or your iron supplement)! doctor first and get bloodwork done to causes less stomach upset than trad- adjusting the precise focusing dis- terior subcapsular cataract is one that an artificial lens (an IOL, or intraocu- – stay tuned for details! this article will help to “iron out the determine the cause of your symptoms. itional iron supplements. It can be tance of our eyes. With the assistance develops on the back surface of the lar lens). This is a surgical technique facts.” Who should use In special circumstances, such as taken with or without food. of fine muscles, the lens can instantly lens and causes a fairly rapid decline that is performed by an eye surgeon, or Iron is a mineral that is essential pregnancy, it is necessary to take iron Another option is heme iron poly- thicken and becomes rounder when in vision (Doctors of Optometry Can- ophthalmologist, to whom you will be References iron supplements? Doctors of Optometry Canada. (2013). Cata- for the cells of our body. The major- Does everyone need iron supple- supplements because iron is critical peptide. It cannot be compared to focusing on close objects; correspond- ada, 2013). referred by your optometrist. Cataract racts. Retrieved from Eye Health Library: http:// ity of iron in our bodies – about 75 mentation? No. Only people who are for normal fetal development. Com- other supplements since it contains ingly, the lens can quickly thin and surgery is a very common procedure doctorsofoptometry.ca/cataracts/ per cent of the iron we absorb from at risk of developing (or who have mon prenatal vitamins will provide heme iron (the others are all non-heme flatten to allow for focusing on dis- that typically does not require over- Gerstenblith, A. T., & Rabinowitz, M. P. (2013). The Causes and Contributing Factors Wills Eye Manual. Philadelphia: Lippincott Wil- our diet – is contained in the hemoglo- already been diagnosed with) iron- 15-30mg of elemental iron, and preg- iron), but the recommended dose is tant objects. Over time, the lens loses Cataracts typically develop natur- night hospitalization – patients return liams & Wilkins. bin of red blood cells. Hemoglobin is a deficiency anemia (IDA) need to nant women with IDA should take an one tablet three times a day. It can also its elasticity resulting in an inabil- ally over time, though certain events home following the surgery. Once the Yanoff, M., & Duker, J. S. (2008). Ophthalmology. protein that delivers oxygen from the supplement. Increasing iron in the additional supplement. be taken with or without food; each ity to focus on close objects – this can trigger rapid advancement. Pro- clear artificial lens is implanted, the Edinburgh: Mosby. lungs to all the cells within the body – diet can prevent IDA but is not suf- If bloodwork confirms IDA, the tablet contains 11mg of heme iron. is known as presbyopia. Over time, longed use of certain drugs such as cells that collectively make up tissues, ficient to treat it and replenish iron underlying cause of the iron deficiency For those unable to swallow pills, this lens also becomes discoloured, steroids can result in posterior sub- such as muscles. Iron is also neces- stores. In IDA, insufficient iron in the should be addressed. Next, treatment liquid iron formulations are available. cloudy and gradually opaque – it is capsular cataracts at a younger age. sary for metabolism, and the growth body means that an adequate amount with iron supplementation should be Treatment with iron supplements then referred to as a cataract (Yanoff Trauma to the eye, such as from sports and development of all the cells in the of hemoglobin cannot be made to sup- started. The optimal dosing range for should be continued for four to six & Duker, 2008). or a car accident, can also result in body. port the body’s needs. IDA is 100-200mg of elemental iron months after iron stores have been As the lens becomes cloudy, cataracts earlier than usual. There IDA is the most common hemato- per day. normalized. It is important to remem- light cannot pass through the eye are myriad different diseases that Dietary Iron logical problem worldwide. There are ber that excess iron in the body can be adequately, resulting in blurry vision. can cause cataracts – this is why your There are two forms of dietary iron: four broad causes of IDA: increased Taking Iron Supplements toxic, so iron supplements should not Just as your voice cannot clearly doctor of optometry will query your heme and non-heme. Non-heme iron iron requirements (for instance, in The most important thing to look be taken indefinitely. pass through a wall, light has dif- medical history at each visit. Some is found mainly in plant-based foods, pregnancy and in growing children), for on the label of an iron supple- ficulty penetrating an opaque spot people are born with congenital cata- Catherine James-Zelney, PFP such as pumpkin seeds, spinach, beans decreased iron intake (in certain ment is the amount of elemental iron Zenah Surani is a pharmacist and the on the crystalline lens. Depending racts that may even require removal Financial Planner and lentils. 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[http://www.thezlifemag. 745 Bank St Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3 comes from animal sources such as ease states). Common symptoms of ate, sulfate and fumarate) are all a com/phpages/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/medi- term cataract is reserved for a notice- tecting sunglasses. Each individual [email protected] beef, clams, shrimp, turkey or lamb. IDA are fatigue, shortness of breath, 300mg formulation. However, each cation-18.pdf] able reduction in one’s vision even is different when it comes to cata- Iron Deficiency Anemia CE Course for Phar- http://financialplanning.rbcinvestments.com/catherine.zelney It is sourced from animals’ hemoglo- headache, irritability, and weakness. has a different amount of elemen- macists. [www.Canadianhealthcarenetwork. with corrected lenses. ract development – even between the tal iron per tablet. For instance, a caàEcortex] 300mg tablet of ferrous sulfate con- BC Guidelines: Iron Deficiency. 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historical figures. Who were the early Thirty Years Ago What’s in a Ottawa residents who gave their names to parts of our neighbourhood? in theGlebe Report Before plunging into those stories, I (street) name? decided to remind myself of what the ANADA

city, and our corner of it, was like in its C Early Ottawa early days. What was it like, for those Ian and the Glebe whose names are memorialized in our McKercher community, to live in the city? How Editor’s note: This is the first in a series did it look, smell and feel? of articles by Christa Zeller Thomas, Ottawa as Canada’s capital didn’t CASSIDY WIN CONFIRMED Glebe resident, historian and lecturer get going until 1865 (two years before NDP candidate Michael Cassidy’s at uOttawa, focusing on Ottawa resi- Confederation), when the government narrow victory in Ottawa Centre in dents who gave their names to streets moved here and began occupying the PHOTO: AND AR C HI V ES LIBRARY PHOTO: the September 4, 1984 federal elec- and landmarks in the Glebe. The arti- newly built Parliament. Before then, The muddy corner of Sussex and Rideau streets, looking north, ca. 1875 tion had been challenged by defeated cles are intended to offer a glimpse of first Montreal (until 1849) and then, PC candidate Dan Chilcott. The V ID S C HRYER those men and women whose names alternating every five years, Toronto space with ill-assorted, newly erected results of a judicial recount were and influences have extended into our and Quebec City served as capitals houses and muddy roads without side- announced on September 21, con- daily lives, and give us a sense of the of the province of Canada (consisting walks. There were no sewage, gas or PHOTO: DA PHOTO: Crowds line the canal to view the Pope travelling towards . firming Cassidy as the winner by a context of their times. of Canada West, now Ontario, and municipal water systems (the latter THOMAS C HRISTA margin of 54 votes. He was sworn in Canada East, now Quebec). Quebec meaning, among other things, that fire

as MP on September 26. PARKING METERS INSTALLED users bought time-period tickets By Christa Thomas City, in particular, was a whirlwind of was a constant threat). Instead, water PHOTO: Parking meters had just been from a machine on the lot. A City of social excitement, perhaps the liveli- barrels were delivered to residents The new street in the Glebe NEW GLEBE CHURCH installed in the parking lot between Ottawa spokesperson explained that The Glebe recently gained a new est city on the continent, with dashing by horse and wagon, and “stinking The building at 600 Bank Street Second and Third Avenue behind the change to meters had been made street – Princess Patricia Way – regiments stationed at the garrison; it piles of ‘night soil’ accrued behind thereafter, it is not surprising that the Vol. 12, No. 9, october 19, 1984 (corner of Rosebery) was constructed the McKeen-Willis I.G.A. super- because of the difficulty in main- extending from Bank Street through also boasted architectural grandeur. houses all winter, to be hauled away Glebe at that time was a rural area. It (24 pages) in 1924 as the Gospel Tabernacle of market (currently McKeen Metro taining properly functioning ticket Lansdowne Park to the Aberdeen By comparison, Ottawa was, in the in April, and dumped on the river ice.” would remain so until 1889 when it the Christian and Missionary Alli- Glebe). Previously, parking lot machines. Pavilion. The ceremony to unveil the opinion of one early visitor, a “sub- The smells emitted by the primitive was annexed by the city as a suburb. PAPAL VISIT ance. Several years later, the Native street sign was part of the 100th anni- arctic lumber village transformed by wooden drains were overpowering, The Rideau Canal already existed; it On September 18, 1984, Pope John People’s Council purchased the prem- versary celebrations of the Princess royal mandate into a political cockpit.” inside and outside. On one occasion, had been built between 1826 and 1832. Paul II circumnavigated the Glebe, ises for use as a recreation centre. This retrospective is filed bi- Patricias, which brought members of As civil servants and ministers started in 1868, Prime Minister Sir John A. There was a small creek (rather than riding his Popeboat from Dow’s Lake On September 9, 1984, the Ottawa monthly by Ian McKercher the famed regiment to the city last to arrive, their reaction to what they Macdonald himself was driven out of two ponds) at Brown’s Inlet, and Bank along the Rideau Canal to downtown. Chinese United Church held its first of the Glebe Historical Soci- month. Named after the regiment’s found was one of shocked distaste. the study in his house on Daly Street Street was already in place. There All 320 students from Corpus Christi service there. Pastor William K.T. NOTE: first colonel-in-chief, and daughter of With a population of about 16,000, by the stench of stale water and human was also a tavern, “The Turf,” and a ety. The society welcomes the All back issues of the School went to Blessed Sacrament Wan explained that the worship com- donation or loan (for copying) Glebe Report to June the Duke of Connaught, Canada’s Gov- Ottawa was no longer a “village,” and excrement. To make matters worse, horse-trotting park. Patterson Creek Church to celebrate mass in hon- munity was first formed 22 years of any item documenting Glebe 1973 can be viewed on ernor General at the outbreak of the construction of the impressive Parlia- Ottawa then was not only dirty, ugly extended all the way to Lyon, and our of the visit. The Papal flag was earlier and had met in rented quarters history (photographs, maps, the Glebe Report website First World War, the new street name ment was also coming along (although and smelly, but also rough – it had a there were agricultural fair grounds carried in the offertory procession on Lisgar Street. Since the congre- surveys, news articles, posters, at glebereport.ca under honours a woman tied to the history of the buildings were still surrounded by continent-wide reputation for the riv- where Lansdowne is now. Mutchmor at Mass and afterwards was placed gation had grown from 30 to 350 programs, memorabilia, etc.). the ARCHIVES menu. Ottawa and the Glebe. As I was watch- scattered heaps of debris), but aside ers of booze that flowed in it – and House was on the west side of Bank in the school lobby. Every student members, they needed larger quarters. Contact Ian at 613-235-4863 or ing the unveiling of the street sign by from , the city itself was noisy: sawmills screeched and whined at Fifth. received a papal medallion as a sou- This led to their purchase of the new [email protected]. Mayor Jim Watson and former Gov- “very desolate,” in the words of Gov- without relief all day. 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34 Glebe Report October 17, 2014 music music Glebe Report October 17, 2014 35 Guest soloists join St. Matthew’s choirs for ‘ever fresh’ Handel’s Messiah By Neville Nankivell University of Western Ontario and NEWnew PATIENTSpatients welcomeWELCOME University of Toronto and has per- Four top Canadian guest soloists will formed in cities across Canada in headline this year’s pre-Christmas opera, concert and recitals. His solo St. Matthew’s Church Dr Pierrepierre Isabelleisabelle presentation of Handel’s joyous Mes- album Vagabond is devoted to art presents siah oratorio by the combined choirs songs in English. DrDr Mathieu sailesh Tremblaypershad of St. Matthew’s, the Anglican Church The St. Matthew’s performances will Handel’s Messiah in the Glebe. again include a cash wine and beer bar, K IM V IN C ENT Conducted by Kirkland Adsett, open before the start and during inter- St. Matthew’s director of music, the mission. 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from the disease, including helping executive assistant to the ambassadors zoom in and out of traffic like swarms them pay for costly medications. To for Nicaragua until 1997. Besides her of flies. They’re not very helpful when launch and sustain this project, they full-time job and fundraising for Las trying to navigate the crazy streets would need an influx of cash. Mau- Yahoskas, she works with two other of Kigali in a car! Even though they reen wanted to help. Latin American groups that sup- aren’t very safe, if I could I would ride Somehow the words “cancer” and port impoverished communities in one before you could say “motto”! “comedy” kept intermingling in her El Salvador and Cuba. Maureen and Another interesting thing in Kigali mind. In August 2011, while watching Mariamanda hit it off right away and is the market. The market is a buzz- news coverage about the death of Jack decided to join forces in 2012. ing place with all kinds of things, Layton, she saw a clip of him lifting But in August that year, Maureen from dresses to fish. When my family his cane in the air: “Don’t let anybody was seriously injured by a pick-up and I went to check out the market, tell you it can’t be done.” She felt a truck as she was crossing at an inter- one of the many shouts we heard was surge of excitement. She was going to section near her home. If “C” stands Rwanda “Mzungu! Mzungu!” This means a PHOTO: ADA Z ADA LOPE PHOTO: organize a comedy show! for cancer, and for comedy, it can also white/rich tourist, in the Rwandan Mariamanda Espinoza (left) and Maureen Monette prepare for showtime on October Where to start? Immediately she stand for courage. It took every ounce language. The reason that all the vend- 25 for the second edition of the comedy fundraiser Stand Up for Nicaragua. emailed a former student, Craig of determination to walk again. She through ors are so interested in us is because Lauzon from Air Farce, who wrote still uses a walker outdoors, so she’ll “mzungus” tend to pay more than Buckman. The title of his talk: “Can- back that he’d be happy to help. Craig no longer be able to navigate the rocky native Rwandans. We were walking Still standing up cer is a Word, not a Sentence!” She put her in touch with Martha Chaves. terrain of the barrio. Instead, her fresh eyes though the market, when all of a sud-

remembers sitting in the theatre with Soon she had lined up three more per- friend Ana Maria is coming to Ottawa den, a Rwandan woman jumped from ELLA HODGSON-PAGEAU PHOTO: PHOTO: LAURA HODGSON LAURA PHOTO: for Nicaragua tears of laughter streaming down her formers. And to top it off, someone and will be here for the show. This Ella Hodgson-Pageau, 11-year-old Glebe resident, in Rwanda her stall and started hugging me. It A giraffe, one of the many Rwandan cheeks as she absorbed the implica- mentioned the show to Luba Goy, who past February Maureen sent a young was kind of awkward but still an inter- sights to delight Hodgson-Pageau Right-click your cranium – tion of Buckman’s message. “Cancer” called Maureen and offered to host the family friend, Mimi Reeves, to Nic- esting experience. was only a word, and it wasn’t going to show. Thanks to the generosity of the aragua in her place. Life goes on … Editor’s note: Ella Hodgson-Pageau, gorilla. I have already seen many great We weren’t carrying anything on of homework every day. If you get a C then get ready to laugh stop her from following her passions. comedians and many hard-working On October 25, Mariamanda and an 11-year-old student at First Avenue animals – you can see one of them in our heads during that trip to the mar- in any subject, you fail and have to redo One of Maureen’s greatest pas- volunteers, through tickets and dona- Maureen will realize their dream of Public School, is travelling with her my photo (on right). ket, unlike a lot of the people around the grade. Something we don’t have By Jocelyn LeRoy sions is her work for Nicaragua. tions, $15,000 was raised for Ana staging a comedy show together for parents in several African countries Kigali, the capital, is in central us. If you think about it, it really does at home is yummy African tea and and Marty McCormack She first travelled there in 1988 and Maria’s project. Nicaragua. Proceeds from the event this year, and has agreed to write Rwanda. That’s where we’re renting make sense, you’re putting the weight bread in the morning. I was annoyed became fast friends with Sister Ana During that first show, Martha will be divided equally between the about her experiences for the Glebe a house for three months, while my in your center of gravity and your by the “no cutoffs” rule at First Ave On Saturday, October 25 at 2 p.m. Maria Murcia, who lives and works Chaves introduced Maureen to her projects of Generando Vida (including Report. dad is teaching at the medical school. arms and shoulders won’t get tired. but here, there’s a uniform with a skirt you’ll get a unique opportunity to among the poorest people in Mana- cousin, Mariamanda Espinoza, who the Women’s Cancer Project) and the When I stepped out of the Kigali air- As my dad was driving, he saw two and blouse that must be tucked in. My laugh it up at Ottawa’s St. Paul High gua. For over 25 years, Ana Maria raises funds through comedy for Las Las Yahoskas homes for girls. By Ella Hodgson-Pageau port (despite being exhausted) my women in deep discussion, making Rwandan school is pretty different School, 2675 Draper St. The second, has been assisting the people of Bar- Yahoskas, a project in San Marcos, Come prepared to laugh until your brain started buzzing with questions. angry hand motions and scowling at from home, but don’t get me wrong, lively edition of Stand Up for Nicar- rio El Recreo to improve their lives by Nicaragua. The group rescues lit- cheeks hurt with some of Canada’s About a week ago, I arrived in Why were people carrying things on each other … with baskets of bananas I’ve made some great friends and it’s agua will feature comedians Mike helping them develop a cluster of life- tle street girls, provides them with a best comics: legendary Mike Mac- Rwanda. Rwanda is the first destin- their heads? Why were women using on their heads! been a fun experience so far. Macdonald, Luba Goy, Martha Cha- giving community programs they call loving home, and attends to all their Donald, Air Farce’s fabulous Luba ation in my family’s trip around the pieces of old fabric to carry babies on There are only a few similarities All in all, Rwanda seems like a vez, Paul Mussel and Wafik Nasralla. Proyecto Generando Vida. In 2008 physical, psychological and educa- Goy, multi-talented Paul Mussell world. A lot of people have snap reac- their backs? What was with all the between First Avenue Public School pretty good place. It has friendly It’s another brainchild of Maureen the group initiated the Women’s Can- tional needs. Mariamanda has been a and wild and quirky Wafik Nasralla; tions to the word Rwanda. All they can motorcycles zooming past? Why were (my school back home) and Green people, cool sights and interesting cul- Monette, a retired Ottawa kinder- cer project. social justice and peace activist since featuring Martha Chaves, Canada’s think of is the horrible things that hap- there 50 times more people passing Hills Academy (my school here). For ture. Our next stops will be Ethiopia, garten and special education teacher After assessing the needs, they she was a young teen. Early on, she comedienne extraordinaire, as emcee. pened 20 years ago. But think again. by than there are in the whole Glebe? example, girls still roll their eyes at Morocco and Tanzania, you will hear who has lived with cancer since determined their focus would be on became a leader in Nicaragua’s Lit- Right-click? Depends on you! Today, Rwanda is an entirely differ- That may sound like an exaggeration boys, and boys still have “crushes” more about them soon! December 2001. Providentially, on education about breast and cervical eracy Campaign – young people ent place. It is safe, beautiful and has but the population of this tiny coun- on girls. One of the differences is the the day of her diagnosis, a friend cancer (the leading causes of cancer going out into the hard-to-reach rural Jocelyn LeRoy, owner of Trillium many good, kind-hearted people. It is try is 11.8 million. I later found out method of teaching. In Ottawa, there Ella Hodgson-Pageau is an 11-year- invited her to Ottawa’s Centrepointe death in Nicaraguan women), find- communities to teach people how to Bakery in Old Ottawa South, and becoming a tourist destination and is that all those motorcycles flying past are a few tests to study for and a little old Glebe resident who loves to write Theatre to hear a presentation by com- ing access to early detection, and read and write. 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All ages are welcome! room, clothing boutique, jewellery, fessor of philosophy at Carleton U. and tions from Bach, Praetorius, Schuetz, For more information, please contact handicrafts, books, plant room, gen- author of Propaganda and the Ethics Rutter, Brahms and Askwith under [email protected] or call 613- eral Store, etc. of Persuasion will examine the ethical new director, Christopher Askwith. 898-0040. implications of various forms of per- Sun., Nov. 30, 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Last Call for Medals: Donate Your Medals FASHION SHOW AND SALE – Encore suasion. - Nov 12 - Craig Kamcke will Apostle Church, 2345 Alta Vista Dr. found Fashions in the Glebe – Designer, con- offer a comparison of Canadian Prime Tickets available from Leading Note, to MeDaLs4MettLe signment quality apparel and jewelry, Ministers and American Presidents Compact Music, choir members; Info: KEY on Broadway Ave. (between emember the thrill and excitement of receiving a Sat., Oct. 25. 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