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O•S•C•A•R© The Community Voice of Old Ottawa South Year 32 , No. 3 The Ottawa South Community Association Review MARCH 2006 Northerners in the Neighbourhood By June Creelman

hey came, they saw, they skated—and they made Tfriends. Nineteen young hockey players from Iqaluit were billeted with families in Old Ottawa South, the Glebe and Old Ottawa East for a memorable week in February, as part of the Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Program. From the opening potluck dinner at Hopewell Public School to the goodbye ceremony at Brewer Arena, the exchange participants had one adventure after another. They attended grade 7 classes at Hopewell, Glashan and Immaculata, saw Parliament and the Canadian Museum of Civilization, enjoyed outdoor fun of Winterlude and cheered the Senators and the Friendship, fun and a shared interest in hockey brought Ottawa Centre and Iqaluit kids together during an exchange program. The Iqaluit team visited from February 8 -14, our team heads north in April. Ottawa 67s. The youngsters were given a welcome reception at City quickly found common interests—not exciting to hear about northern life. ‘I Pharmasave Apothecary. We also Hall by Councillor Doucet and were only hockey but also electronics and can’t wait to try skidooing” says 12 received support from First Air, the also greeted by MP Paul Dewar and music. But it was also clear that they year-old Old Ottawa South resident Ottawa Senators, the Ottawa 67s, Ontario Health Promotion Minister lived in very different environments. Christ Long. All the participants are the Ottawa Citizen, Figure Eight/ Jim Watson. This official attention For the Iqaluit participants, the looking forward to part two of the Hockey One and local community really made the participants feel Ottawa weather was like spring and exchange: a trip to Iqaluit in April. associations, schools and businesses. special. they reveled in the shinny and canal Thanks so much to the exchange The team is continuing fundraising to The purpose of the exchange skating. But they had to learn to cope sponsors: National Bank Financial, prepare for the Nunavut portion of the program was to discover another part with city traffic, and the busier pace Jeff and Margie Hooper of Keller program. of Canada and another way of life. The of life. For the Ottawa kids, it was Williams Ottawa Realty and Glebe (See page 31 for another photo.) youngsters from Ottawa and Iqaluit The Clothes Secret -- Old Ottawa South’s Worst Kept Secret! By Nancy Bickford Street. Nestled in the block between fast as it comes in, it goes out on to “We pride ourselves on being Starbucks and Hortus Urbanus, The the floor. Each week hundreds of new a friendly, fun place to shop,” said The Clothes Secret is no secret to Clothes Secret is a consignment shop items are released for sale, filling the Valerie McIntosh, owner and manager most of us in Old Ottawa South. that specializes in familiar labels clothes racks at the Clothes Secret of the store. “We love to help customers and quality clothing from power with an incredible selection of fashion put together outfits for everyday, or nce a tiny treasure located suits to casual cords, twinsets to ski treasures just waiting to be discovered for special occasions – and always at at the corner of Seneca and jackets, earrings to ear muffs …. and by regular shoppers and newcomers a price that sends them out the door OSunnyside, The Clothes everything in between. Clients bring alike. smiling.” Secret is now a thriving women’s in their new and gently-used fashions But the clothes are only part of Valerie grew up on Ossington clothing boutique located in the heart and accessories for resale, and receive the success story. The real “secret” in cont’d on Page 9 of our community at 1136 Bank 50% of the proceeds of their sale. As Clothes Secret is the service.

WHAT’S INSIDE Amicales...... 26 Letters to the Editor...... 3

Artists in OOS...... 29 Library Activities...... 4

Book Review...... 15 Mary P...... 17

City Councillor’s Report....7 OSCA President’s Report.5

Classy Ads...... 39 School News ...... 22 - 24

Garden Club...... 11 Second Thoughts...... 12

Valerie McIntosh, owner of The Clothes Secret History Matters...... 13 Windsor Chronicles...... 17 Page  The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006

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ZONE A1: Kathy Krywicki (Coordinator), Mary Jo Lynch, Brian Eames, MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9 AM TO 9 PM Kim Barclay, Marvel Sampson, Wendy Robbins, Ron Barton, Jim and Carrol Robb, Kevin and Stephanie Williams. FRIDAY 9 AM TO 6 PM ZONE B1: Ross Imrie (Coordinator), Andrea and Cedric Innes, the Mont- SATURDAY 9 AM TO 1 PM* gomery family, Laurie Morrison, Norma Reveler, Stephanie and Kulani de SUNDAY CLOSED Larrinaga. *Open only when programs are operating, please call first. ZONE B2: Lorie Magee Mills (Coordinator), Leslie Roster, Hayley Atkin- son, Karen Landheer, Caroline and Ian Calvert, Matthew and Graeme Gaetz, Kathy Krywicki. ZONE C1: Laura Johnson (Coordinator), the James-Guevremont family, the WHAT’S THAT NUMBER? Williams family, Sylvie Turner, Lynne Myers, Bob Knights, Jeff Pouw, the Franks family. ZONE C2: Grant Malinsky (Coordinator), Alan McCullough, Arthur Taylor, Ottawa South Community Centre - The Old Firehall 247-4946 Charles and Phillip Kijek, the Brown family, Kit Jenkin, Michel and Chris- Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) 247-4872 tina Bridgeman. Ottawa Public Library - South Branch 730-1082 ZONE D1: Bert Hopkins (Coordinator), the Crighton family, Emily Keys, Lynn Graham, Public School Trustee 730-3366 the Lascelles family, Gail Stewart, Bert Hopkins, Mary Jane Jones, the Sprott Kathy Ablett, Catholic Board Trustee 526-9512 family. Centretown Community Health Centre 233-5430 ZONE D2: Janet Drysdale (Coordinator), Ian Godfrey, Jackie and Michael CARLETON UNIVERSITY Heinemann, Eric Chernushenko, Aidan and Willem Ray, the Stewart family. CUSA (Carleton U Students Association) 520-6688 ZONE E1: Mark Fryars (Coordinator), Brian Tansey, Doug Stickley, Wendy Graduate Students Association 520-6616 Johnson, Anna Cuylits, Ryan Lum, Mary O’Neill. Community Liaison 520-3660 ZONE E2: Nicola Katz (Coordinator), Frida Kolsster-Berry, Mary-Ann Mediation Centre 520-5765 Kent, Glen Elder and Lorraine Stewart, Julie Vergara, the Rowleys, Dave Athletics 520-4480 White, the Hunter family, Brodkin-Haas family, Christina Bradley. ZONE F1: Carol and Ferg O’Connor (Coordinator), Jenny O’Brien, Janet CITY HALL Jancar, the Stern family, T. Liston, Ellen Bailie, Niki Devito, Dante and Bi- Bob Chiarelli, Mayor of Ottawa ([email protected]) 580-2496 anca Ruiz, Walter and Robbie Engert. Clive Doucet, City Councillor ([email protected]) 580-2487 ZONE F2: Bea Bol (Coordinator), the Tubman family, Karen Fee, Shaugh- Main Number(24 hrs) for all departments 3-1-1 nessy and Kyle Dow, Paulette Theriault, Mark McDonald, Bea Bol, Jill Community Police - non-emergencies 236-1222 Moine, Paris Dutton. Emergencies only 9-1-1 ZONE G: Jim and Angela Graves (Coordinator), Peggy and Brian Kinsley, Serious Crimes 230-6211 Shelly Lewis, Melissa and Timo Cheah, Claire and Brigitt Maultsaid, Jane Ottawa Hydro 738-6400 Kurys, Roger Ehrhardt, Norma Grier, the Ostrander-Weitzman family. Streetlight Problems (burned out, always on, flickering) 3-1-1 Echo Drive: Alex Bissel. Brewer Pool 247-4938 Bank Street-Ottawa South: Rob Cook, Tom Lawson Brewer Arena 247-4917 Bank Street-Glebe: Craig Piche. City of Ottawa web site - www.city.ottawa.on.ca MARCH 2006 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR Page 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The OSCAR welcomes letters on subjects of interest to the community or in response to previous articles. All letters must disclose the name of the writer, as well as the address and phone number. Lettters may be edited for length, grammar and libelous statements. The opinions of the writers are not necessarily those of the newspaper or its editor. Email your letters to [email protected] or leave in print at the Firehall. On bicycles and hating winter Dear Editor time. Since they don’t get cleared to the on regular bikes. Nobody has bothered tracking indoors everywhere. When pavement like the roads, they become to come up with an enclosed chain (and if) the curbside mountains are very November, our city morphs trails of grit- and rock salt-sprinkled ice guard for regular bikes. Unprotected finally removed with snow throwers, into a frozen, grit-contaminated, craters, featuring regularly glossed and by fenders, brakes sit directly in the the debris is tossed into huge trucks and Ebriny natural disaster. Over the rounded sheets of polished ice. path of spray and slush and their pads driven to a snow dump. This is all as if next four months, to use the sidewalk No bicycle available in Ottawa is grind residue into the wheel rims they snow wasn’t water and our streets had resembles a stroll through kitty litter. adequately protected against this hostile squeeze. There are bikes with hub disc no drainage provision. Does it need to Between frequent top-ups, piles of snow season. The bike consists of materials brakes that don’t involve wheel rims but be carted away by a massive fleet of lining every navigable terrain turn gray that corrode and exposed mechanisms these still get sprayed and iced because tractor trailers? Snow takes up a lot less and the air fills with a fine white dust that seize up after getting sprayed they don’t have protective shrouds. room when melted into water. What if that clings to every exposed surface and with any briny puddle or salted slush. The cables that manipulate shifters and the snow thrower and the truck were respiratory passage. The prevailing advice given is to use brakes are nothing like waterproof and combined into one vehicle that melted As a local bicycle mechanic, I a disposable ‘beater’ bike. A minority are prone to paralyzing rust and ice. what it collects into a water tank that maintain a few dozen winter bicycles opinion recommends dedicating a Moving further ahead, consider would then be emptied down the sewer ridden by my clients around Ottawa’s better bikehaving more stainless parts. the possibilities of a newly developed grates? Would a machine that melts downtown core, along with my own Both still freeze and seize. coating of titanium oxide, which snow into water use less energy than all-season mountain bike and delivery So what would be better? doesn’t allow anything to stick to it. the fuel burned by multi-tonne tractor trailer. I see what this operating First, assume no modernization of Imagine steel that won’t rust and paint trailers carrying snow all over the city environment does to a bicycle and have Ottawa’s snow removal technology and that won’t get dirty. or puttering along behind the snow compiled a fairly clear picture of what just look at the bicycle itself. Next, what can be done about thrower? special measures have to be taken in Wheels shouldn’t have spokes. Ottawa’s snow removal technology? Couldn’t sidewalk plows plow defense of such hostile conditions. There exist bike wheels made of This also affects pedestrians and motor sidewalk snow onto the street? It could In time, though, the battle is always lightweight materials that don’t use vehicles. be removed by the same snow throwers lost and that’s because neither our city spokes. Some have three or four struts We have plows for the roads that get rid of the street plow snow. nor the bicycles themselves are up to between the rim and the hub while and plows for the sidewalks as if one And then there is the whole premise of the task. others use a solid disk. They are all very was entirely separate from the other. letting the snow land on the sidewalk Ottawa has a battalion of expensive because they are designed for Anybody with a driveway can attest in the first place. For instance, why equipment to fight with snowfall. The the high performances of competition to the small wall of heavy compacted not every November assemble long equipment is clumsy and ineffective racing, not affordable street travel. snow left behind for days at a time lexan tubes that enclose the Canal bike and the basic premise behind how it is Enclosures don’t exist for chain, by the street plows which must be path at least from Pretoria Bridge to used is archaic. The streets are cleared gear shifting and brake mechanisms. shoveled by hand since the City takes Rideau Street? Not only would the path and brined but rows are left where the Nearly all bikes in Ottawa have no responsibility for putting it there. remain dry, it would be sheltered from cyclists go, either blocking those lanes exposed chains and gear shifters. Some The street plow uses a brine mixture the frost-biting windchill that nobody entirely or filling them with puddles have internal gears inside the rear wheel that actually does clear the roads, but appreciates, and instead become bathed that freeze into rinks. Bike paths that hub and a chain guard although the the sidewalk plow uses rock salt and in warmth whenever the sun comes do get plowed are decrepit most of the lowest available gear isn’t as low as that grit. The street plow is supported by out. We could have the world’s longest the snow thrower and snow truck. winter solarium! The sidewalk plow is supported by I wonder if it will take twenty years a gritty hardpack instead of bare like the new foot bridge? sidewalks until sunshine eventually and incidentally reveals bare sidewalk David Hoffman again. Due to the proximity of snow on either side, melting run-off frequently David Hoffman is a local writer and glazes the sidewalks and requires bicycle mechanic. repeating applications of grit and rock salt. For most of the winter the Ottawa sidewalk is a crude mess available for

Send your comments to [email protected] or drop them off at the Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue. Page  The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY Programs for Children Sunnyside Branch Library Storytimes/Contes Sunnyside Book Clubs Babytime (Newborn-18 months) / Bébés à la biblio (De la naissance à 18 mois) Mother Daughter Book Club for ages 8-12 Tuesdays, January 10 - March 7, 2:15 p.m. (30 min.) A place for girls and the special women in their lives to share excellent books. Monday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. (1 hr.). Registration required Toddlertime (Ages 18-35 months) / Tout petits à la biblio (Pour les 18-35 mois) Tuesdays, January 10 - March 7 , 10:15 a.m. (30 min.) Snakes and Tales for ages 8-12 Or A book club for boys and the significant male in their lives. Come and join us as Thursdays, January 12 - March 9, 10:15 a.m. (30 min.) we explore the wonderful world of genre adventures. Wednesday, March 22, 7:00 p.m. (1 hr.). Registration required. Storytime (Ages 3-6) / Contes (Pour les 3-6 ans) Wednesdays, January 11 - March 8 , 10:15 a.m. (30 min.) Guys Read A monthly lunch hour book adventure for guys in grade 7 and 8 at the Sunnyside Special Children’s Programs: March Break (Registration required) Library. Up, up and away: balloon stories and crafts for ages 5-9 Friday, Mar. 10, 12:05 p.m. (45 mins.). Registration required. Monday, March 14, 2:15 p.m. (45 min.) Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for ages 5-9 girlzone Come for a spot of tea and some crazy fun. A monthly lunchtime book chat group for girls in grade 7 and 8 at the Sunnyside Tuesday, March 14, 2:15 p.m. (45 min.) Library. Teddy Bears’ Picnic for ages 3-6 Friday, Mar. 24, 12:05 p.m. (45 mins.). Registration required. Bring your favorite stuffed friend for stories and crafts. Wednesday, March 15, 10:15 a.m. (45 min.) Sunnyside Adult Book Club We’re going on a bear hunt! For ages 5-9 Drop by, meet new people and join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in Crafts and stories for animal adventurers. a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Usually meets last Friday of every month at 2 Thursday, March 16, 2:15 p.m. (45 min.) p.m. (1 hr) Come for a ceilidh! For ages 5-9 Put on your green for Irish tales and crafts. Author visits Friday, March 17, 2:15 p.m. (45 min.) The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) welcomes Prime Crime books, hosting the authors of When Boomers go bad, to the Sunnyside branch on Thursday, March Adult Computer Classes 30 at 7 p.m. to read from their collection of short stories. This anthology of short Introduction to Computers: How to Use a Mouse and Keyboard crime fiction from the Ladies’ Killing Circle takes a spirited look at baby boomers An introduction to computers and the effective use of a mouse and keyboard. as they go from young, hairy and hip to old, bald and bad. The children of the Friday, Mar. 10, 10 a.m. (1.5 hrs.). Registration required. sixties are up to no good in another wicked anthology from this prolific collective of writers. The editors, themselves celebrated short crime fiction writers, have Teachers-bring your class for a visit to the Library assembled such luminaries of crime fiction as Barbara Fradkin, H. Mel Malton, We’re happy to receive visits from preschoolers and elementary classes through Vicki Cameron and Melanie Fogel, as well as Arthur Ellis Award winners Barbara grade 8. We will give book talks and arrange library orientation tours. We also Fradkin, Mary Jane Maffini and Sue Pike. The reading will be followed by a provide visits for French Immersion, ESL and classes for children who have spe- question period. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. cial needs. Contact the Sunnyside Children’s Department to book your visit. Admission is free.

Alta Vista Library Adult Book Chats complete their tax returns free of The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey charge. Registration is limited. Niffenegger Thursday, Mar. 2, 2 p.m. Le programme des bénévoles en matière (1 hr.) d’impôt est un programme pour aider gratuitement les personnes à faible Empire Falls revenu à remplir une déclaration de by Richard Russo Thursday, April 6, 2 revenues simple. Le nombre de places p.m. (1 hr.) est limité. Thursday, March 9, 23, 30, 6-8 p.m. / Jeudi 9, 23, 30 mars, 18-20 Tuesday Book Group h Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond Tuesday, March 7, 21 7 p.m. Financial Management (1.5 hrs.) Michael Barak of the Investors Group will outline strategies to help minimize Causeries litteraires taxes, build wealth, achieve retirement Volkswagen blues de Jacques Poulin lifestyle goals and provide a secure Mardi 21 mars 14 h (1 h) future for you and your family. Tuesday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. (1.5 hrs.) Treating Colds and Flu Naturally Stay virus free this winter with herbal Teen Programs treatments. Presentation by Kathleen Leeson, Put your Best Face Forward Registered Herbalist. Thursday, March Basic skin care and makeup 2, 6:30 p.m.(1 hr.) demonstrations from the experts at Shoppers Drug Mart. Ages 12-15. Friday Matinees Wednesday, March 15, 1 p.m.(1 hr.) Mexico, Yucatan Visit the broad flat peninsula of Yucatan St. John’s Ambulance Babysitting which is rich in both scenic and historic Course sites in this Basics of childcare, first aid and CPR. video documentary. Friday, March 3, 2 Ages 11 and up. Cost: $40.00 Thurs., p.m. (1 hr.) March 16, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Need help with your taxes? / Besoin Book Chats d’un coup de main pour vos impôts? Drop in and share some great reads with other teens! Tell us what you’re The Volunteer Income Tax program reading and find out about new books. is designed to help low-income Ages 12-15. Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m. individuals with simple tax situations (1 hr.) MARCH 2006 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR Page 

OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT “Light the Firehall” on April 8

By Michael Jenkin the size of the crowd we can host progress is being made and we and 50% by the City. at the Firehall, (we are not allowed have confirmed leadership for the In addition to new cabinets, am pleased to be able to report to squeeze more than about 100 organization of a number of our counter tops and lighting, the that the Renovation Committee people into the main hall), we will forthcoming events including our project will improve food handling I and our architects have been be selling tickets to the event at “Light the Firehall” event in April, and our ability to handle garbage hard at work finalizing the designs $5.00 per person to help to cover our Lobster supper in May, our June and waste. Jenny Haysom, Brendan for the Firehall renovation and that the event costs. You can get tickets BBQ in Brewer Park, the Porch McCoy, Pauline Martens, and their work is now almost complete. from any board member or by Sale in September and our annual Cathie Buchanan worked on the Since the last public consultation contacting Deirdre McQuillan at Fall Fest in October. project along with our Executive in December the committee has the Firehall (247-4872 or osca@ You will see in this issue of Director, Dierdre McQuillan. A big been refining the design work and cyberus.ca). Tickets will be on sale OSCAR an appeal to get volunteers vote of thanks to them for seeing the documentation that is required to from March 20 onwards. There for our membership drive that is this project through! support it, such as the programme- will be more details on the event in also planned for this Spring. Please needs analysis. In order to get as next month’s OSCAR, so keep your do consider lending a hand. We Lobster Supper much exposure as possible we have eyes peeled! are trying to make participating decided to hold a press conference as painless a process as possible Planning is well advanced for at the Firehall on the morning Volunteers, Volunteers!! by giving volunteers tasks that our annual Lobster Supper, which of Friday, April 7, followed by a are well defined and require very is one of OSCA’s premier social launch event for the community, In last month’s column I manageable commitments in terms and fund raising events. This year also at the Firehall, on Saturday, mentioned our urgent need for of time. I will keep you posted it takes place on Saturday, May 26 April 8, at 8:00 p.m. more volunteers to help ensure that on additional measures we will be at Hopewell School. Tickets, which We hope to turn the community we are able to continue to hold our putting in place over the coming tend to get snapped up quickly, go on launch into a fun event with a band, community events. As some of months to ensure our community sale on Saturday, March 25, at 1:00 dancing , food and refreshments. you may know OSCA has not had events that we all enjoy so much p.m. at the Firehall. If you have an We are calling it “Light the Firehall” a Special Events Committee for are well staffed and organized. item, or a service, you would like and it will be a chance to see the some time but we are developing a to offer up for the auctions, please final designs, talk to the architects way to organize community events contact Deirdre McQuillan at 247- and meet your neighbours. The and volunteer activities that might Kitchen Refresh 4872 or at [email protected]. architects, John Donkin and Jim very well include having a Special Colizza will kick off the event with Events Committee in future. I The kitchen remodelling in the Spring Program Registration a slide show that will showcase the mentioned last month that three Firehall will likely take place this design. This will be followed by a Board members, Val MacIntosh, Spring. Last month we obtained Don’t forget registration for short specially commissioned video Greg Strahl and Doug Mouser funding approval from the City to our Spring programmes starts on on the history of the Firehall by Leo had agreed to look at how we equally share the costs with them, Saturday, March 25 at 1:00 p.m. at Doyle. Then we are going to turn it could better recruit volunteers and and we are now in the process of the Firehall. The programs available over to dancing and partying! organize the management of each selecting a contractor. The project are listed in the booklet distributed We expect this to be a popular special event. will likely cost about $10,000 with with this issue of OSCAR. event. As a result of restrictions on I am pleased to report that 50% of the cost being paid by OSCA Page  The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 OSCA NEEDS YOU Calling all OLD OTTAWA SOUTH RESIDENTS...... to give us ONLY 1 OR 2 HOURS of your time ONCE A YEAR.

This could be for one of the many special events OSCA runs, such as WINTER CARNIVAL, PORCH SALE, BBQ & CONCERT, MEMBERSHIP DRIVE, WINDSOR RINK, and more. We will be asking for volunteers throughout the year (a few months before each event). THIS MONTH we are hoping to fill the spots for OSCA BLOCK REPS - yes, we are looking for people to spend an hour in May/June getting people on YOUR BLOCK ONLY to renew their OSCA membership ...... and to spend 15 minutes in September collecting 10% of proceeds from Porch Sales on YOUR BLOCK ONLY - that’s it, that’s all.

SO….please pick out your block below and call Deirdre at 247-4872 or email [email protected]

If we have missed your block, please let us know we are hoping those of you who have been Block Reps before will volunteer again also looking for 7 AREA REPS

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CITY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Admiring Firehall Renovation

The soul of the planet adverbs in the kitchen cupboard. meetings but it will be highly desirable moving $200,000 to the Old Firehall (a is wrapped in the earth’s rocky faces, Let me count the ways that I admire to rent for private events like wedding small fraction of money from the city’s bearded with iron stains, this renovation. receptions. generous road expansion budget), moss and sumack. I love the way it creates a It will be a green building that most of my fellow councillors voted The soul of the planet courtyard on the Sunnyside side. will have bright multi-purpose rooms this idea down but the Mayor and five bakes in the noon day sun Once it is appointed with a small in both the basement and second floor. other councillors saw the merit in it in shades of cool grey. fountain this will be a graceful, safe The green features won’t be casual and supported my motion. It isn’t as It shimmers golden in the sunset, and comfortable addition for both the add-ons but built right into the fabric much support as we wanted initially then cracks clean apart in winter’s children and adults to relax in. It will of the building, which should give but it is something we can build upon freeze. be safe because it will be protected on back to the city for years thereafter as more people are exposed to the all four sides. It will be graceful and with lower costs and snug comfortable merits of this innovative renovation Dear OSCAR readers: not intrusive to the street. In fact, it interiors. proposal. We are now exploring will give the view from the street a If the community finds the other options with the community n Saturday April 8th, there small but pleasant vista. renovation as exciting as I and the association to see this project get will be a community open The renovation is sensitive renovation committee do, we will have the funding it deserves including Ohouse to launch the design because it leaves the old building taken a very big step towards making other sources such as community proposals for the renovation of the virtually untouched on the outside. it happen. My experience has been partnership programs for major capital Old Firehall. I hope you will agree From the outside it will still look like that if the community is thoroughly works. I remain more confident than with me when you see the design a heritage Ottawa firehall dating from united behind a project whether it ever that as this proposal gets more that the consultant John Donkin and 1921 but inside space will have been is a traffic plan, a streetscape or a and more visibility and attention it your renovation committee have doubled and it will be more useful community centre – it will happen. It will gain the momentum to be turned come up with. It is such an amazing, space than exists now – larger, lighter may take longer than everyone wants from drawings into reality. wonderful, fabulous, gleeful, exiting, rooms, danceable floors, a kitchen that but it does happen. useful, comfortable, elegant, sensible functions better for larger events. Right now the only money in the Regards, extension and renovation of the Old It will be a building that is not budget this year for the Old Firehall Clive Doucet Firehall, that adjectives almost fail me. only immensely more attractive for is $80,000 for heritage repair to the Fortunately, I’m a writer and I always city and community programming like masonry work. During the 2006 have a good stock of adjectives and After Four Recreation and community budget debates, when I proposed

Southminster Lecture Series Continues

eing the Change” is the topic activities leading up to Southminster’s of a lecture to be presented at 75th Anniversary celebrations in BSouthminster United Church the year 2007. It will also be useful by the Rev. Dr. Tom Sherwood on background to the work of those at Sunday March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Southminster who are rethinking the The lecture is part of a series kind of ministry to which the Church sponsored by the Southminster is being called at this time in history, Church Council on “Challenges of given the departure of long-time Ministry of Our Time.” The series, minister the Rev. Dr. James Christie to take place on six Sunday evenings last June to be Dean of Theology at throughout 2006, addresses the the University of Winnipeg. question of how we are to understand Other speakers in the series the nature and task of ministry at the will be the Rev. Donald Friesen, beginning of the 21 Century. Pastor, Ottawa Mennonite Church, Dr. Sherwood, Ecumenical the Rev. Dr. Gary Hauch, Church of Chaplain at Carleton University, has the Ascension, Rev. Sharon Moon, a PhD in Sociology and lectures part- Minister at Cedar Park United time in that department. Interfaith Church, Pointe Claire, and Rev dialogue is one of his major areas of Andrew Johnson of St. Andrew’s interest. Prior to becoming Chaplain Presbyterian Church in Ottawa. All at Carleton he was Minister of Orleans represent a rich variety of experiences, United Church and he has served in perspectives and insights. a number of other pastorates in this Southminster is located at the region. corner of Bank Street and Aylmer The first lecture was held in Avenue. The lectures will take place February. The Rev. Dr. Anthony in Southminster’s Parlour by way Bailey, Senior Minister at Parkdale of the Galt Street entrance. There United Church was the lead-off will be a free will offering to defray speaker with the topic “Engaging expenses. Those of all religious Realm-Seekers in the Emerging persuasions are welcome. Landscape of Faith.” Dr. Bailey For further information see the explored significant perspectives on advertisement in this issue or contact the role of the Church at the present Southminster’s office at 730-6874. time in an attempt to move beyond some recent sterile debates. The series is part of a number of Page  The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 Recalling the Montreal Conference on Climate Change

By Charles Caccia Thus Sweden managed to decouple Several prepared statements by • The negotiations process for economic growth from cuts of governments brought out another Kyoto 2 begins with submissions to t 6 a.m., December 10, greenhouse gas emissions. This is point; namely, that climate change be received by March 2006. 2005, when Stephan Dion, a fact of considerable significance can no longer be described as just an • Meetings are scheduled to start AChair of the United Nations given the prevailing view in North environmental issue. Speaker after in May 2006. Montreal Conference on Climate America that economic growth and speaker described climate change • Canada must indicate the Change and Canada’s Minister of lowering greenhouse gas emissions as a security issue, an economic greenhouse gas reductions it is the Environment, banged the gavel are not compatible. The significant issue and even a human rights issue. willing to make after 2012. thus concluding the work of the economic advantages to be derived Representatives of Arctic people, Nairobi, Kenya, now becomes Conference, he was visibly exhausted from greater energy efficiency and representatives of Tuvalu and other the place where the next review of but pleased. Finally, the wording of conservation seem so far to have South Pacific islands, went even the Kyoto protocol will take place his proposed text was adopted with eluded governments although there further by pointing to the fact that in December 2006. An opportunity the guarantee that international seems to be growing awareness their territories and people are could arise here for a discussion on efforts to reduce greenhouse gas of this fact amongst business and already impacted by climate change. the role of developing countries. emissions would not end in 2012 industry leaders. Another factor A symbolic alliance was struck at Did the Montreal Conference but would continue, without gaps, that has eluded governments, the Conference between the people achieve what it was set out to do? under the umbrella of a new, yet to provincial and federal, so far, is of Nunavut and Tuvalu. The head It launched a negotiations be formulated protocol. A collective the counterproductive effect of tax of the United Nations Environment process for the Kyoto protocol sigh of relief followed, throughout concessions and subsidies to the Program, Klaus Toepfer, gave full nations so that there will be no gap the halls of the Palais de Congress. A oil and gas industry. These policies support to this bond, highlighting once the Kyoto protocol expires in remarkable achievement and not the encourage emissions of the very the need for adaptive measures. 2012. only one. What else was achieved in gases that the national plan wants Another theme emerged with the It launched a “dialogue” process Montreal? to reduce. The question then arises: presence of some 140 mayors who with all nations not part of the Kyoto One could start with Sweden’s if Sweden can enjoy economic declared their readiness to deal with protocol, including the USA, China, achievement of economic growth growth and at the same time reduce climate change and adopt measures Brazil, India, Australia. while cutting greenhouse gas greenhouse gas emissions, why can’t to reduce energy consumption, It obtained the unanimous emissions. The “Swedish Report on Canada? Except for the oil and gas increase energy efficiency, turn adoption of the operational rules for Demonstrable Progress”, highlighted sector, the two economies are quite landfill sites into energy sources, the Kyoto protocol. by Swedish officials at a “side similar. Except for the geography, and promote public transit and other It provided a forum for productive event”, makes the key point that the two climates are quite similar. measures to cut greenhouse gas exchanges between government the “sector integration”, as applied Where the two countries differ, and emissions. officials, NGOs, industry, research in Sweden, leads to a cost-effective profoundly so, is in Canada’s belief Another novel development institutes, foundations, etc. reduction of total emissions while at that increasing energy consumption at this Conference was a change It opened the possible entry of the same time allowing for national and production is a prerequisite for in attitude of developing nations new countries wishing to join Kyoto economic growth, 20% over the economic growth and that cutting which, while still pointing the on a “voluntary“ basis, by way of a past ten years. Sweden’s greenhouse emissions is equivalent to economic finger at developed nations as possible amendment described by gas emissions were cut by 2.5%. damage. Sweden’s example proves being the culprit, are beginning the President in the closing hours of the fallacy of this belief. to see themselves as part of the the Conference. required global solution. No longer Stephan Dion, the President, is climate change seen as a problem received well-deserved applause to be solved by developed countries from the delegates for his patience, Ublf!dbsf!pg!zpvs!ifbmui- alone. In addition, there was perseverance, and thoughtful unanimous agreement to make the management of the Conference. ! ! ! !!!!obuvsbmmz/!!!!! “Clean Development Mechanism” Bravo! work so as to facilitate the transfer While all this was taking place, of technology from the developed to glaciers were inexorably retreating Whatever your age or health concern Naturopathic the developing world. and melting…. Medicine can work for you. Bill Clinton made an unexpected appearance on the floor of the Editorial Note: Recently I Convention, invited by the Sierra invited Charles Caccia – former Increase your energy levels Club’s Elizabeth May. He spoke federal Minister of the Environment in support of renewable sources and a colleague on the City’s Boost your Immune system of energy and their importance in Environmental Advisory Committee Improve your digestion reducing dependence on fossil fuels. - to share with OSCAR readers His appearance boosted the morale his views on the December 2005 of those American delegates who, Montreal Conference on Climate A holistic approach to health care that blends unlike US government delegates, Change. Charles was kind enough centuries old natural therapies and current advances strongly endorse the Kyoto protocol. to write the above article, which is in the study of health and human systems. The duality of the American quite timely and begs two questions: approach to climate change became Will Stephen Harper’s Conservative No referral necessary. even greater because of Prime government act on its pledge to Services covered by most Minister Martin’s speech in which revoke Canada’s ratification of the extended health plans. he attacked the US for not joining the Kyoto Greenhouse Gas Protocol? Kyoto protocol. Until then, little did And, if Kyoto is kaput in Canada, Wjwjfoof!Hvz!C/Td/O/E/ the public know of Canada’s 24% will the Conservatives – led by Poubsjp!Mjdfotfe!Obuvsqbuijd!Epdups GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emission Edmonton MP, former Alberta increase compared to the US 14% government official, and the new GHG emission increase. federal Environment Minister Rona Having secured the future for a Ambrose - develop a made-in- Kyoto 2, Stephan Dion and Canada Canada program to reduce green Tvosjtf!Ifbmui!Dfousf can now examine the next steps as house gases significantly in the they unfold after Montreal: red-hot energy and other booming • Canada retains the presidency sectors? Mike Lascelles 3322!Sjwfstjef!Esjwf-!Tvjuf!215!)Cbol!'!Sjwfstjef* of the international negotiations )724*!847.6311!!¦!!tvosjtfifbmui/db until the end of 2006. MARCH 2006 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR Page  Maritime Kitchen Update By Jane Allain

ver heard of pigs in blankets? How about dogs in bags? Here is Sunny (pictured left) getting gloriously warm and cosy in Ea 4dripaws bag while his owner’s sanity (and floors) remain intact. Can you imagine your beloved mongrel (or better yet, your sister or brother’s visiting rambuncious canine) snuggled in one of these? Well, you will have your chance to bid on one of these delightful designs at the Maritime Kitchen Party and Auction on Friday May 26th. We would like to thank Sheila Ellis - the designer of these bags - for her generous donation of one small, medium or large bag (it depends on the dog!). You can check out her websites at www.4dripaws.com or www.4dripaws.ca or call her at 260-2625 to learn more about this locally produced phenomenon. And if you have any items you would like to donate for the auction, John Graham is just waiting for your call (seriously, he really is just sighing a lot these days, while sitting calmly by the phone waiting for your call. We are starting to get a bit worried.) Please make his day by donating an item or two to help raise funds to renovate the Firehall. John can be reached at 730-0069 or at [email protected]

You can buy your tickets for the Maritime Kitchen Party at the Spring Registration at the Firehall on Saturday March 25th, and, after that initial rush, tickets will be available for sale at the Firehall reception. Tickets are $60 a piece (same price as last year, a great deal for a great cause).

Clothes Secret ...cont’d from Page 1 Ave., so when it was time to take the is clothes therapy! Yes, we sell clothes leap into retail, coming back to her -- but we like to think we deliver a lot old stomping grounds was an easy more than that. People are so busy … decision. Valerie opened the original shopping for something new to wear Clothes Secret store almost 15 years should be a relaxing experience, with ago at Seneca and Sunnyside and lots of personal service and laughs hasn’t looked back. “I knew I wanted thrown in for good measure,” Valerie to open a store in this community said. because the people here are so great Now entering its 15th year, The and are supportive of local businesses,” Clothes Secret is expanding on the Valerie said. “My business has grown services it offers to clients. “People every year and I attribute a lot of that asked us to be their personal shoppers, growth to the people who live and update their fashion profile, even come work in Old Ottawa South.” to their homes for in-home wardrobe In many ways, Valerie says, she consultations! To respond, we’ve considers herself to be a “pioneer” in developed some new personal service the consignment business in Ottawa. options to meet the needs of our She has seen a lot of change over customers.” the past decade. “There is a growing The Clothes Secret also now acceptance of consignment. Ten years hosts special evening events designed ago, a lot of people wouldn’t even to enable customers to shop in a consider consigning their clothes for relaxed setting. After hours “What to resale, or shopping in a consignment Wear” workshops encourage clients store. But all that has changed … to try something new, mix and match everyone is shopping consignment, clothing brought from home, and to on the hunt for hidden treasures simply have fun with fashion. Good at bargain prices!” And because advice, light refreshments and lots everyone loves a bargain, Valerie says of laughter make The Clothes Secret you never know who you’ll run into in “What To Wear” workshops very the store – teachers, doctors, Moms, popular. Plans are in the works for the lawyers, seniors, Hopewell students, evening of April 5th, 2006. Contact the politicians, actors, professors – from store for details. all over Eastern Ontario, as well as all Old Ottawa South’s “Secret” over the neighbourhood. will soon be everybody’s secret. The The Clothes Secret draws Global television network show, Diva customers from as far away as North on a Dime, will feature The Clothes Bay, Kingston, Montreal, and Sudbury Secret as a top notch resale shop in an and Valerie attributes this draw to great episode to air May 13, 2006 at 8:30 selection, quality pieces and the one- p.m., and national shopping magazine of-a-kind of service you receive when Wish, will be showcasing The Clothes you shop at the store. Secret in the issue hitting newsstands ”We often say that what we do here March 6, 2006. Page 10 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 ABBOTSFORD HOUSE Volunteering in What’s Your Pleasure? by Borgny Pearson selection of prime goods and opportunities that await you. While Old Ottawa South: oes an 8-day luxury cruise for you browse our stunning selection, the two to the Caribbean sound Swampwater Dixieland Jazz Band will Dlike fun? If you were planning entertain and you can purchase a glass Get Involved a cruise anyway, here’s your chance of wine or sample a smoothie courtesy By Ada Brzeski need coaches for soccer and T-Ball. to bid and get a fabulous deal. How of Booster Juice. No experience necessary, just a bit of about a romantic weekend getaway All of the proceeds of the event ave and I relocated to Ottawa patience and a sense of fun. in downtown Ottawa, combined with will support seniors in our community. from Toronto six years ago. A great way to get to know the tickets to a dance performance at the Abbotsford House is a division of the It was really hard to integrate people on your street is to become Glebe Centre Inc., your local seniors’ D National Arts Centre? Or golfers into a community as a new comer. I a block rep for the membership could win a weekend play-and-stay organization that proudly offers the started to get involved bit by bit drive. Each year we go to all OOS adventure for eight. most extensive continuum of care and with community events such as the households to collect membership Where can you find such tantalizing service in the City of Ottawa. Please Pansy Picnic. My first task was to go dues. This money helps support the items, you ask? Simply by taking join us for a fun evening where you can door to door with a petition to close programs and events offered at the part in the upcoming GST (Goods have a good time, get a good deal, and down the street. I got to know my Firehall. As a block rep you would be Services and Talents) Auction at the do a good deed all at the same time. neighbours really quickly. I met Sue collecting membership dues ONLY Glebe Community Centre on March Hope to see you there! and Tony. It turns out that Tony lived from your one block. See page 6 in 30th from 7 – 9 pm. The wonderful across the street from me in Toronto this issue of OSCAR. businesses and entrepreneurs from for 10 years and we had never met. I Other areas where OSCA Old Ottawa South and the Glebe have have broadened my horizons now and needs help are: special committees stepped forward to contribute unique extended my volunteer commitment (such as ECOS), redevelopment services and goods to create one-of-a- to several committees with OSCA. fund, program registration, plant kind packages for you and your friends I feel like I am part of a community exchanges, OSCAR deliverers and to bid on. like no where else I have ever lived. Windsor rink maintenance. For those of you with pampered There are many ways to get Wendy O’Connell-Smith and I pets, we have gift certificates and involved as a volunteer here in Old are the new volunteer coordinators gift baskets from local luxury doggie Ottawa South. You can start small by for OSCA. Our job will be to recruit emporiums, kennels, and groomers. donating an hour of your time once a and coordinate over 500 volunteers Death and taxes on your mind? We year for a special event. These events that help out on a regular basis. You have a certificate for will preparation include the spring BBQ and concert at can call Wendy at 730-5089 or me at or a consultation to respond to a tax Brewer Park, the porch sale, the Fall 730-4559. assessment. For home owners, we Fest and Christmas sleigh ride. With have certificates for renovations, home the spring programs coming up, we decorating, landscaping, and beautiful artwork. One of our choice items, an Adam & These are but a few of a vast Eve chair by local artist Alice Hinther. Spot the Banana: The 2006 “Get Tested” Campaign

By Chloé G Healy, RN, 1990s. Both of these infections are BScN easily detected with screening tests and can be cured with medication. Public Health Nurse The rise of these infections among youth aged 15 to 24 is associated n response to the high rates of with unprotected sex (e.g. oral, anal sexually transmitted infections or vaginal sex performed without I(STIs) among Ottawa’s youth, the use of a condom or dental dam), Planned Parenthood Ottawa and putting young men and women at Ottawa Public Health are launching risk for serious illnesses, including the second phase of the three year HIV/AIDS. This is a serious public “Get Tested” banana campaign. health concern. Originally launched in 2005, this “Get Tested” is a positive health campaign is designed to raise sexual health media campaign that public awareness and promote regular promotes regular testing for sexually testing for sexually transmitted GetNot all sexually tested. transmitted infections are this easy to spot. transmitted infections. Although infections. As of Monday February Many have no symptoms. You may be at risk. prevention through information and 6, the catchy spotted banana will awareness remains the main focus, appear on OC Transpo transit posters testing and treatment will help with the message “Get Tested. Not prevent further spread of sexually all sexually transmitted infections transmitted infections. It also brings www.getthetest.ca are this easy to spot. Many have no 563-2437 young men and women into contact symptoms”. Radio and newsprint with health care professionals who ads will also feature the same health can provide information on ways message, designed to increase of reducing the risk for sexually R awareness of how to prevent sexually D transmitted infections. C

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By Edelweiss D’Andrea decades to compensate. Sweden as leaders in sustainable businesses can be supported instead, How dangerous is nuclear waste? development. The achievements using a community-based approach. he majority of people attending In Canada, the nuclear industry is of these countries in terms of self- Several professionals spoke, the public consultation on protected from civil liability for sufficiency, reduction of energy including an architect and carpenter, Tnuclear power at the Ottawa off-site damages in the event of use and waste, and innovation who said that professionals were Congress Centre on February 13 an accident, and no one is insured were varied and impressive. For ready and waiting to implement new were passionately against nuclear against radioactive contamination example, Woking, England -- a city technology. power. Over 200 people attended. of persons or of property from a of over 100,000 -- has become self- Supporters of nuclear energy and nuclear accident. The risks extend sufficient in energy in 10 years and Adopt a conservation plan “clean” coal were present, although far into the future, as it takes is now off the national grid. London, instead suggestions were made that they hundreds of thousands of years for England, with a population almost as the waste products to become inert. large as that of Ontario, is planning were part of the nuclear energy or Consensus among the anti-nuclear Even the claim that nuclear power to become 75 percent self-sufficient coal industry. members of the audience was that is nonpolluting is false; refining in energy by 2015, and Sweden has The Ontario Power Authority’s the Ontario government must shift the tailings for nuclear power passed a resolution to stop using oil (OPA) report recommends that its focus from generating energy to generates air pollution. People were for residential heating and cars by Ontario meet 60 to 80 percent of creating and prioritizing an energy asked to comment on coal, natural 2020. It was pointed out that a sixth its incremental electricity needs program. David Cherneshenko gas, and other fuels according to a option should have been added to the from high-cost and unreliable said that Ontario should adopt a “consultation” schedule, but the displays on energy, that of electricity nuclear power plants. Many people conservation plan that emphasizes facilitator read summaries from a generation avoidance, a kind of at the public consultation said that reducing consumption and increasing screen at length, which took time “pre-conservation”. Through better evidence provided by the provincial energy efficiency first, something away from those wanting to speak. land-use planning and changes to government was misleading or the province has never done. He Many people at microphones the provincial Planning Act and simply wrong. Nuclear energy is added that energy conservation protested about the frustrations building code, less energy would be inefficient, one person said, as only should be followed by alternative, of the public consultation process needed. For example, better home a small percentage of the energy non-polluting choices such as wind, and the short period of time before construction, pre-sale energy audits from plutonium can be harvested. solar, and geothermal, and finally, a decision will be made by the on all new construction, siting A man from Darlington, Ontario, only after the other approaches have Ministry of Energy. homes appropriately to maximize site of the province’s main nuclear been exhausted, consideration could on solar gain in winter, technologies plant, said that when the Darlington then be given to “clean” carbon such as round source heat and plant was built, the provincial False sense of urgency sources of energy such as petroleum solar water heaters, green roofs, government claimed that it would or coal. infrared-blocking materials, and provide energy to meet most of Many said that the government Sweden, the United Kingdom, local community biogas generation the province’s needs for 50 to 100 has created a false sense of urgency and other countries have undergone from human and other organic waste years. The government said that coal to get the nuclear power plants built. a paradigm shift towards innovation would decrease the need for energy energy would be used as a backup They said the dichotomy of clean and conservation and away from generation. and that coal plants would only run a nuclear energy versus dirty coal was nuclear power. People said that energy efficiency couple of hours a day. However, the false and deliberately misleading. Canada can, too. nuclear power plant at Darlington Dozens of people spoke about energy audits, renovations, retrofitting had frequent breakdowns and no alternatives to nuclear, including homes, and alternative energy longer works at peak capacity, so the local heating, biomass, geothermal, generation provide good, sustainable coal plants in the area have needed solar, and wind. They mentioned jobs. It’s unfair, they said, to endorse to run 24 hours a day for several Germany, the United Kingdom, and the nuclear industry when a range of

NOTES FROM THE GARDEN CLUB Sustainable Canadian Landscape Design

By Fran Doy and Lis Smidt beautiful yard. Susan recommends is to preserve trees by building series of free publications. native as well as non-native plants. homes with smaller “footprints” A resident of Centertown, ifteen hardy gardeners The key is to match plants to place – and shorter driveways. They Susan Fisher was interested to learn braved the icy sidewalks on to find vegetation that will thrive in also encourage people to reduce of the OOS Garden Club’s Front FFebruary 20th to take in an your growing conditions. Another pesticide use and to plant on slopes Yard Contest last year, as she had informative talk by Susan Fisher. term for this is xeri-scaping, which for soil retention. noticed several gardens in OOS that Susan is a landscape architect and is about selecting plants to suit These goals may seem self display creativity and originality a researcher with Canada Mortgage soil and climate, enhancing soil evident, but here is a resource while respecting the conditions and Housing Corporation. She conditions with mulch and compost, that helps us in the “how”. The of the property and reflecting the and her team have produced the and grouping plants according to Landscape Guide for Canadian neighbourhood’s character. 175 page Landscape Guide for moisture needs. Homes is comprehensive and Canadian Homes (also available in S u s a n ’ s l a n d - s c a p i n g practical. It lists 150 plants for the The next meeting of the Garden French). The aim is to create a low advice includes “hard scaping”. Canadian context, from Vancouver Club will be on Monday March cost and low maintenance garden She recommends choosing local to Yellowknife to Halifax, and offers 20 at 7 pm at the Old Firehall on which respects the environment. building products and those that technical information and plans for Sunnyside for a presentation entitled Susan gave us useful examples have recycled content and natural decks, patios and walkways. If you Climbing, Creeping, Trailing Vines/ of “working with what you’ve decay resistance. Fewer miles of want to design and install a low Plants for the Garden by Mary got” such as: the existing soil, transport help reduce environmental maintenance yard, check out: Reid of Green Thumbs Garden slope and light conditions, as well impact, and recycled material www.cmhc.ca or call 1-800-668- Centre. Drop-in membership for as trees, plants and features already means fewer toxins produced in 2642 to order the manual. You’ll the evening is $5 and new members there. You can work with clay, shade the manufacturing process. A key find other references on the site, are always welcome. and cold winters and still create a message from the CMHC folk such as the “About your House” Page 12 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 SECOND THOUGHTS Religion and Superstition

By Richard Ostrofsky and our need for some form of it is that one key challenge for modern A commitment to reasoned Second Thoughts Bookstore a clear finding of psychology, social people is to find for oneself a mode of criticism of the suggestions we science, and all historical experience. spirituality and religious connection received from our parents and peers [email protected] The relationship of religion that keeps clear of superstition. I know and cultural traditions leads inexorably to superstition is not a simple one. I such modes are possible because I’ve to pluralism, since the development th he thought of the 18 have known religious people that I’d observed them, but I know they are of criticism must always be a matter century Enlightenment needs regard as extremely superstitious and rare and difficult to find. or individual priorities, while the Tcorrection in several respects many I’d regard as only mildly so. “A man’s religion” Gordon uptake and response to criticism is a today, but its distaste for superstition, I’ve also known a few deeply religious Allport said, “. . . is his ultimate matter of self-interest and taste. In its insistence on applying reason to people who were not superstitious at attempt to enlarge and complete turn, a reasoned pluralism leads to every area of life, remain as sound all. On one hand, most versions of the his own personality by finding the eclecticism – a recognition that some as ever. If we define a superstition Abrahamic religions (for example) supreme context in which he rightly mix of good and bad ideas will be as any belief or practice that claims demand faith in a “revealed truth” belongs.” So defined, religion has no found everywhere, so that one must immunity to common experience, that is to be believed in the teeth of quarrel with science at all – but neither pick and choose among the suggestions critical questioning and reasoned all doubts and contradictions. On has it any necessary connection to a on offer. My own suggestion would argument, then it is clear that the grip the other, these same religions claim, tradition of revelation. Rather, the be that the individual’s ultimate of superstition on present-day thinking with much justice, to combat a human “supreme context” of one’s life is context is comprised by nature, by is still very strong and still causing a penchant for really abject superstition, a matter of personal discovery and social inter-relationship and culture, lot of damage. relying on what they call “faith” personal choice. On these matters, and by our needy, vulnerable human In particular, the wars between instead. As Chesterton is supposed one can offer suggestions to others, bodies – and that the more inclusively science and religion continue; and (incorrectly) to have said, “When a but the idea of any revealed, public and realistically these factors are even in science, there are questions Man stops believing in God he doesn’t truth about them is nonsense. understood, the better. Some one is not supposed to ask and whole then believe in nothing, he believes We can push this argument understandings of them are always fields of study that are politically anything.” There is more truth to this a little further: Science begins with already inscribed upon our brains suspect. Even with constraints, remark than science-minded types the liberation of epistemology from long before we become conscious of however, science has taught us a great like me are happy to admit. concern with values and morals. their existence; and we must review deal. In particular, pace Protagoras, Still, I agree with Mark What is, just is – whether we like it all this orientating material, and make it has shown us a cosmos in which Twain’s schoolboy that “Faith is or not. Religion, by contrast, must be something coherent and personal of Man is not the measure of all things believing what you know ain’t so,” centrally concerned with these since, it all on our way to becoming fully – a cosmos not on the human scale at and would stand by the definition of whatever is happening to us, we adult. We must be “born again,” so all. And this raises problems outside superstition given above. I agree with always live by our values and morals to speak – not into any saviour or the realm of science because, to live the Enlightenment philosophes that as much or more than by the brute scheme of salvation, but into our their lives without unmanageable no belief beyond the reach of doubt or facts. Religion in this sense may be authentic selves; and, as adults, must levels of depression or anxiety, people criticism is worth clinging to, and that every bit as empirical as science, with do a better job of bringing ourselves must find ways to construe their world the burden of argument for anything the difference that what we discover up than did our parents when we were as a meaningful place for human whatever is always with the believer, can be “truths” only for us – but no children. habitation. That is religion’s role; not the sceptic. But I would also say more than suggestions to anyone else.

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By Dennis Gruending in this landscape as well. road that kicks up a cloud of choking lounging chairs found in the shade cast dennis.gruending@ Our destination is the Estancia dust. Finally, we turn onto a trail that by huge eucalyptus and palm trees. In Santa Rita, about two hours out from passes beneath the shady canopy of their branches are a variety of birds sympatico.ca Buenos Aires. The word estancia is huge overhanging trees. As we park including squawking parrots, doves, roughly equivalent to the English word his column is coming to you estate and there are some incredibly from Argentina so it will be a grand ones in Argentina. Favoured Ttravel piece with only a nod to Spanish settlers in the 16th and 17th history where appropriate. centuries were given enormous land Our daughter Maria graduated grants by the crown and proceeded from Carleton University recently to wage brutal wars of extermination and is in Buenos Aires for a year to against the aboriginal peoples already teach English. That is excuse enough living there. for her parents and her sister Anna to The estates were handed down pay a visit. Buenos Aires is a teeming within families but some have been metropolis and home to about 12 parceled and sold off. Estancia tourism million people. It is a city of wide has also blossomed as Argentina’s boulevards, historical monuments and recent economic crisis forced the grand public buildings.

Maria, Anna & Martha (left to right) riding horses at Estancia Santa Rita. (photo by Dennis Gruending)

we see Santa Rita’s defining building, humming birds and even a blue jay. a chapel tower built of red brick and After tea late in the afternoon we grey stone set among towering palm go for a horseback ride in the woods and eucalyptus trees on a wide green and out into the fields. Our guide is lawn. a slim and soft-spoken 21-year-old We are approached immediately named Silvestre who was born in the by a young woman named Carolina, nearby village of Antonio Carboni. slim and blonde and the daughter of He says that he likes the countryside the current owners, an Argentinean and would never leave it. family of German descent. She shows The pasture is dotted with red and us to the main house where we are to white Hereford and black Aberdeen stay. Above the outer stone patio there Angus cattle. On our way back, is a lattice of thick vegetation. Indoors Silvestre stops to feed some pigs who the reception area and dining room are wallowing in the mud but who have high ceilings, thick stone walls promptly begin a squealing stampede and pillared staircases ascending to when they see him arrive with the the two upstairs bedrooms. Both have feeding pails. rough wooden floors, canopied beds, Our dinner (beef once again) is stone fireplaces and floor to ceiling served at a huge oval wood table in the windows opening onto balconies with dining room and we are accompanied views of the grounds. by a couple from Chicago. She is an We are soon invited to lunch. expatriate Argentinean whose parents The day is blistering but the shady were Armenian and emigrated here patio is touched by a pleasant breeze. from Greece. We all agree that this The meal of roast beef and mashed night on the pampas is lovely, dark The chapel tower at Estancia Santa Rita (photo by Maria Gruending) potatoes is heavy for so hot a day but and still and far removed in its solitude almost every Argentine menu contains from Buenos Aires, Chicago, or even I want to talk not about Buenos formerly wealthy owners to scramble home grown beef. Ottawa. Aires, as alluring and interesting as the for survival. After lunch we rest for awhile city is, but rather to describe our brief Santa Rita was owned for then enjoy the pool and the nearby experience in the pampas, a Spanish generations by the family of a word for prairie. My wife Martha and famous military general named I are both from rural Saskatchewan Juan Manuel de Rosas but was and our daughters spent their early later sold to a man named Antonio years there. Carboni. There remains to this We rent a car and drive into the day a small and dusty village countryside and immediately feel of that name near Santa Rita. right at home. The pampas are wide, About 10 years ago a family from flat and green. There are few towns Buenos Aires bought the grand and not many roads but plenty of buildings of the homestead along New Showroom land in crop, grazing cattle and metal with about 200 hectares of the 205 Richmond Rd Unit 109 windmills dotting the horizon. The (across from Loblaws Superstore - original fields and woodlands. entrance on McRae) skies are much like prairie skies, Our drive out from Buenos OTTAWA immense and on this day a startling Aires begins on a multilane 613.761.6021 blue with white and ragged tufts of freeway with frequent toll booths. cloud. There are more groves of trees That gives way to a four lane here than in the prairies, and anyone highway then to a modest two lane from southwestern Ontario or parts of paved road. The trip ends with www.AyAkitchens.com the Ottawa Valley would feel at home 30 kilometres of softy and sandy Page 14 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 “This is my life” - What’s yours? Tim Flannery interviewed by Stephen Haines

Adelaide. He’s written over a dozen write this one? alive today will be alive in 2050. books on ecology, palaeontology and the environment. Among Tim Flannery: While there are lots of OSCAR: A recent study indicates the these are The Future Eaters, how books on aspects of climate change, Greenland ice is melting faster than many large animals were hunted to I wasn’t aware of a big overview expected. Is the rate of global warming covering all aspects of the problem accelerating? Do you still feel we can extinction, Throwim’ Away Leg, an that was accessible to the general take effective corrective action? account of societies in New Guinea, reader. That’s why I wrote the book I and The Eternal Frontier, how life did - to fill that gap. TF: Yes it is, and I’m uncertain recovered in North America after as to how effective our action will the Chixculub asteroid struck. OSCAR: You refer to climate change be. But we’ve no alternative but to in the past as being “jerky”. Would pull out all stops to avoid the worst OSCAR contributor stephen a. haines you explain what that means and why consequences. interviewed Dr Flannery about his it’s significant? Tim Flannery is an Australian new book The Weather Makers [see OSCAR: The book describes the scientist specializing in mammals review “Counting the Losses” p. 15] TF: In response to pressure, climate disappearance of toads and frogs due of Melanesia. He is the Director changes in leaps. So you can get long to warming conditions. How do you of the South Australia Museum and OSCAR: There are many books on periods of stable climate followed by relate that to people? climate change, what prompted you to a Professor at the University of wild fluctuations. Because it’s very bad to be living through a period of TF: We’re all living creatures with fluctuating climate, we need to know limits to our capacity to adapt. When about this. forests start dying of thirst, and whole From head to toe... regions start losing their amphibians, OSCAR: Some people still refer to it’s wise to start asking why. After all, climate change as “controversial”. Do the thing that is going wrong may one you agree? day catch up with you.

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The Weather Makers; something new presented in a easily clear. How much change will the explains how this view is mistaken by Tim Flannery readable way, will not leave you species that humans rely on for and misleading. The rate of change jaded nor have your head nodding survival tolerate? Flannery, citing today far exceeds any past natural HarperCollins Canada, in ennui. Although Flannery does James Lovelock’s “Gaia” hypothesis process, and its effects may last 2006 address some questions dealt of the biosphere as a tightly woven many millennia. All examples of ISBN 0-002-00751-7 with elsewhere, he adds the most “system”, argues that the tolerance past climate change show cascading Review by stephen a. haines significant topic of all - the future of for change is meagre. And human- processes, where one small change life. induced change is squeezing the induces later, exaggerated, results. As a zoologist, Flannery has tolerance downward. Up to 30% of With today’s rate of change so rapid, extensive field experience in all major species are under threat of Flannery argues, the cumulative the forests of New Guinea and extinction during this century. effects are unpredictable. But they elsewhere. He’s written of human Flannery notes how much needs won’t be pleasant. impact on large animals in North to be learnt about our impact on the Flannery’s presentation is that America and Australia. Here, he biosphere. A generation ago we had of the convinced scientist and caring writes of human impact on all identified but half of the “greenhouse individual. His abilities as a science life. Instead of hunting animals to gases”. Scientists still contested writer provide us with clearly spelled extinction, humans are modifying whether their influence would warm out conditions and solutions. He the entire biosphere through or cool the planet. Now, he stresses, is an ardent supporter of personal pollutants and gases. This indirect the warming effect is clearly apparent steps to be taken to reduce that imposition has already killed off at and dominant. The result of that rate of change underway around least one species, he demonstrates. warming is unfolding before us. us. A “hybrid” auto, gas instead of ot another book on climate In explaining how the Golden Toad More significantly, the consequences hydro for cooking and solar energy change!”, you lament. went extinct, Flannery sets the scene of today’s conditions will not be all make small but meaningful Readers may feel surfeited expansively. The Toad wasn’t just a fully realised for a generation. When contributions to slowing the impact. N local phenomenon, but died out due they become apparent they will be He also shows how industries and by the rash of books on “global warming” appearing in the past few to wide-ranging changes in ocean far too severe to reverse. The time governments can contribute to years. The feeling is understandable. temperature, air mass movements to take preventive action is now, not slowing the threat to our biosphere The situation should be considered and changes in rainfall. This in a decade or more. His urgency and thus, our children’s future. an indication of how serious the combination of influences resulted is partly prompted by the “global * stephen may be reached by problem is for us all. In this case, the in what appeared to us as a minimal warming sceptics” who contend email at [email protected] author introduces a little-considered change in habitat. To the Golden that climate change is “natural” and aspect. Tim Flannery, whose keen Toad, that “minimal change” proved requires adaptability, not severe eye and bountiful wit always offers catastrophic. The object lesson is crisis-preventing action. 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Dear Tera, Both Lily and the Pup are intrigued In the summer, they sit outside in a c h i e v e m e n t s . by the great numbers of crows that rows upon rows of seats, facing into More than anything else, the n the evening, the crows gather have gathered this winter. But then, a rectangular patch of grass. They humanoids of our neighbourhood tend in the trees of the parks along the Lily is intrigued by the sight of even a certainly make as much noise as the to judge one another by what opinions Iriver. Dozens of them. Hundreds single crow, standing in the snow. crows. From what I can tell, they’re they hold. Very strange. of them. Then thousands of them. You There’s always a great temptation simply watching other humanoids And if someone’s opinion varies can hear them from our front steps, to go chasing after a crow, and Lily jump and chase one another and play from what seems to be generally the insistent caw-cawing as they call is young enough to think that maybe, on the grass. Their time would be acceptable, humanoids can perform the audibles of whatever game they like squirrels, the crows depend upon put to better use watching something their species equivalent of pecking the play. Flying their black bag of jewels nearby trees for protection. She will truly entertaining, such as the dogs songbird to death. They will try to root from chaos to chaos. gallop across the snow in pursuit, only scampering across the park. out any divergent opinion, and peck at And as you trot over the hardened to have the bird lift itself effortlessly In winter, they gather in similar it to make sure the little songbird does snow of Windsor Park, you begin to see into the air. And all the dog yapping numbers, but they hustle into the not dare venture to make his or her them – or at least some of their outer in the world can’t drown out the sound warm interior of the same building. views known again. sentinels, rising black, up from the of the hoarse caw-cawing laughter of I’m not sure what they do in there, These are observations I make now black silhouettes of the trees against a crow who has out-smarted her once but I imagine them sitting in the that the plastic mushrooms have been the white winter sky. It’s not until you again. same rectangular formations – maybe removed from the snowbanks. Alpha cross the river and look upstream that The Pup has a darker fascination facing onto a rectangular sheet of ice, and other humanoids no longer trudge you begin to realize the magnitude of with the crows. They drive away the this being winter. door to door to share their views on their multitude. The world has been songbirds, he is told. In fact, they will They also gather in smaller the issues of the day. There is still a taken over by crows. even kill and eat songbirds. “Why?” numbers, but with crow-like cawing lot of good-natured camaraderie with Humanoids have strange he asks. And when no one can give and chatter in the coffee shop across the expression of opinions. They are collective names for animals. A him a satisfactory answer, he ventures the street from the pup kennel. The all happy warriors. But they seem “pack” of dogs. A “flock” of geese. his own theory: “Maybe they want to humanoids who gather here like to somehow anxious, lest a crow begin A “clowder” of cats. A “bury” of take the little birds’ songs.” caw their opinions to one another. to peck at them for having the wrong rabbits. I am not aware of a collective Humanoids, of course, have their This is something you have likely opinion. noun for squirrels – maybe a “tease” own crow-like behaviours. They observed about their species: they would suffice. But the collective term tend to gather in very large masses hold a great deal of importance to Barking, and never cawing, they use for crows is a “murder.” A at various times. You can see them opinions. In fact, they tend to judge Zoscha murder of crows? This winter, it’s flock in from miles around to the one another, not by their disposition, more like a holocaust of crows. big building on the other side of the their character, their appearance, their canal. contribution to the community, or their To book an OSCAR ad A Hard’s Day Play call Gayle at Odds and Ends 730-1058 By Mary P. colour as Darcy’s too, but now they is not polite. This is just an order with are, undeniably “darker”. Dark with a please tacked on to soften the blow. 1. A Tribute in Song... grime, dingy with use, oddly crinkly Do NOT give water to this child. Cfhjoofst! George and Darcy are sitting on as well. “I’m thirsty,” is merely Ifscbm! the piano bench, “reading” the music “And those dried bits?” Harry information. Do not give water until on the stand. George runs his finger waves the blackened mittens under asked nicely. What are you, the Nfejdjof! along the staff, following along as they my nose. “That’s my old snot.” maid? Xpsltipq sing. The tune is a fairly high-pitched “May I have some water, please?” monotone, the rhythm very avant 3. Being Prepared... Ah... much better. This child may • Introduction to Herbal garde, the key signature variable, the Harry is prone to nosebleeds. have some water. One is currently threatening to erupt, Thank you. Medicine song wends along for page after page • Harvesting, Drying, and evidenced by the pink-tinged snot and minute after minute...and the Storing Herbs lyrics? appearing from one nostril. Thus Harry 5. “Cute”: a Handicap?... • Making Salves, Ointments, “...Baby Nigel’s mummy and is currently sitting in a small armchair, On our way to the coffee shop one and Tinctures daddy came back, oh, they came “being quiet for a few minutes” until morning, we come to an intersection. • Herbal First Aid for the back, they came back and they taked the threat seems to have receded. We Although the light is green for us, Family baby Nigel home...And Baby Nigel will make no cynical observations as there is a car approaching. What with • Immune Boosting Recipes was pooing at the market, and he got to just how long Mary might consider the three toddlers, the baby and the • Medicinal Properties of a present, he got a present, and then it necessary that the boy “be quiet”. stroller, I opt to let him finish his right Culinary Herbs he had to go to the hospital because It’s for his health and nasal security, turn before proceeding. he brained himself with the present after all. Except that he stops in front of us. Cost $150 for entire course. and it was some ABC puzzles...and So. Right over the crosswalk. Hellllooo? Price includes instruction and supplies they said at the hospital and Nigel’s Harry sits in the small armchair Oh, no, I’m wrong. He’s not stopping, mummy and daddy said to the nurse with a book and a soft toy. exactly, he’s just moving really, Wjwjfoof!Hvz ‘Nigel brained himself right on his “I think,” he suggests, veteran really, reaaalllly slowly. By the time C/Td/O/E/ head with the ABC puzzle’...And the nose-bleeder that he is, “I might need he clears the sidewalk, the light has Poubsjp!Mjdfotfe Obuvsqbuijd!Epdups sun came out...” a couple of kleenexses.” changed, and there I am, stuck. Now I Which are duly provided. have to wait for the next light. xfflfoe!xpsltipq 2. Pride of “And a helmet.” Why? Well, because he and the bqsjm!32.33!¦!21bn.4qn wife were too busy waving at all the ps Accomplishment... npoebz!fwfojoht 4. Manners 101... cute little kiddies to LET US CROSS “I’ve been using my red mittens a bqsjm!4-!21-!35 “Get me some water,” is THE GOSH-DARNED STREET, lot,” says Harry. “You can tell because don’t you know! nbz!2-!9!¦!8.:qn they’re getting darker.” abominably rude. Pour water on this child. Sometimes it’s possible to be too 3322!Sjwfstjef!Esjwf-!Tvjuf!215 I look at the red mittens, exactly cute... )Cbol!'!Sjwfstjef* the same make and style as Darcy’s. “I want more water,” is rude. Do not give water to this child. )724*!348.755: Not too long ago, they were the same wjwjfoofhvzoeAzbipp/db “I want more water, please.” This Page 18 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 Plastic, Poop And Beauty: An Eco-friendly solution to dog waste collection By Patty Deline for a while, and do my own thing some thought, I abandoned this idea as different types, and I just found about the poop. Until the next ugly too inflammatory. I might be rejected another economical made in Canada ot a pretty sight,” I think as overfill bin confronts me. by offended dog walking friends. type which I will pass on. I walk my dog Lucy through Being a visual person, for whom My next meditations on the dog “But what am I to do with all NWindsor Park. The waste the beauty of Windsor Park is part poop bin blot on my landscape led to my plastic grocery bags?” you are receptacle is overflowing plastic of my dog walking, I have been the idea “lead by example”. So I picked wondering. Well, I am writing this troubled by this up the Lucy poop with paper towel missive from the more ecologically for several years. and took it home to the toilet. Equal evolved West Coast where everyone My first thoughts treatment for dog and human sewage, seems to carry crumpled cloth and were outraged and good for the environment. No nylon bags with them. Grocery clerks and angry. “Call more plastic! I made a display of my don’t seem startled when handed the city when paper towel poop scooping and even a bunch. And, the handles of these I get home,” I wrote a letter to the OSCAR. But a bags don’t break, I noticed. Or you thought, promptly blocked toilet incident ended that, and can donate plastic bags to health food forgetting when I began to throw my poop-in-paper stores. I moved beyond towel wads into less full bins. Just think how great it would the offending bin Yet the problem of the vile masses be for us to be able to keep about (or sometimes, of plastic and poo continued to disturb 50,000* grocery bags a year out of bins). But the the Lucy walks. “All that plastic,” I the landfill site. That’s one big pile of visual assaults kept thinking. “What to do?” plastic, not to mention the long-term continued and, One day in the Glebe pet store, environmental benefit. It would also over time, I EUREKA! Biodegradable poop beautify our Windsor Park. began to pity the bags. Pretty cheap. Some cities have Perhaps we Windsor Pups could poor garbage dispensers of them at park entrances, I take on this challenge for ourselves. collector whose had heard. Clever cities! I bought my Make the shift to biodegradable poop relationship with first bags. The first thing that struck bags. In the spring, as well as the these offensive me was how much smaller they are annual park cleanup, do some public bins and their than plastic grocery bags. Plenty big education. We could set an example overflow was a for a big dog poop (I’ve tested them for the City. Maybe they would wise lot more intimate out many a time on large dumps left up and put dispensers at the entrances than visual. I in the park), but less than a quarter to dog friendly parks, if only to save began to think of the size of the other. If everyone at the landfill. And wouldn’t our children bags of dog poop again. Chat among other strategies to solve the problem. Windsor used them, the worst bin and grandchildren be proud of us? the dog walkers usually includes “I’ll put up a sign on the most wouldn’t fill up nearly as fast, maybe some reference to “the lazy garbage overused bin,” I thought. “If this bin even be emptied before the contents *estimate of 75 dogs per day times 2 collector” and City cutbacks. And so is full, take your contribution to an spilled out all over. poops times 365 days per year. it goes, day in, day out until the bin is emptier one, or else home!” it will Wag! pet store and café in our emptied and I forget the unsightliness read, in bold print. However, after own OOS now has at least two MARCH 2006 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR Page 19 Trip to India by Carol Motuz white people in Chhatapur, and I was the new one, an object ndia is dirty, noisy and crowded” of curiosity. I do not speak my daughter had warned me when Hindi, but Jenn would usually II first decided to visit. And it is. tell me the words I would need But it is also beautiful, friendly, exotic, to transact that day’s business. and mesmerizing. I can describe only If I did not know the words, a few of the highlights of my two and I was usually able to use sign a half month trip to northern India. language or sometimes a child Before I arrived in Delhi, in who was keen to show off their November, I had never been to India. school English would try to With a population about two-thirds help out. There were moments that of all of Canada, Delhi has lots of – like when she sent me for eggs people, lots of noise, and lots of hustle but neglected to tell me where and bustle. All in all a very westernized the egg stand was and what the city, but the auto-rickshaws, the traffic, Hindi word for egg was – that animals on the streets, the market the adventure became intense bazaars with anything you could as I tried to mime a chicken think of to buy – at very low prices and then an egg, but it was fun – reminded me that I wasn’t in Canada – and I got the eggs! any more. I purchased some Indian Rob had to visit some clothing to wear outside of Delhi, hospitals in Bihar and Jarkhand and my daughter (Jenn) and son-in- (states in the north-eastern law (Rob, both engineers working in part of the country) and we India) took me to Chhatapur where decided that I would go with Health care worker in mobile clinic at Malto village in Jarkhand, teaching about they are presently living. him while Jenn stayed home. malaria We took an overnight train, She is expecting their first baby arriving at a station about an hour in May and the doctor advised three hours of bumpy roads, we hiked compensated for any deficiencies in a half-hour uphill to sophistication. the village, carrying My two other daughters (Catherine the equipment and and Alexis), and Alexis’ fiancee, supplies for the clinic. David, joined us in Chhatarpur just There I watched a before Christmas, and we spent the health worker teach the holiday together there. It was a villagers about malaria very different Christmas, although – how to prevent it, how the carolers (singing in Hindi) and to recognize it, how the Christmas concert at the hospital to treat it, using songs reminded us a little of home. We tried that they had written to to cook a Canadian-type Christmas help people remember dinner with roast chicken, but suffice what they were taught. to say that roasting a chicken over a The nurse then held the 2-burner gas stove (after plucking it clinic, diagnosing and by candle light) leaves a little to be treating a small boy desired. However, we prevailed and with malaria, treating the change from rice, dahl and curried a child for a skin vegetables (which we usually ate at infection, monitoring the hospital) was welcome. and treating a man with After Christmas, we all went on TB, vaccinating small a trip to Rajhastan where we went on children and babies, a camel safari in the desert outside Carol on the camel on the Rajhastani desert and carrying out Jaisalmer, (I had a really crank camel!) procedures, dispensing as well as seeing all the other tourist medicines and providing treatment for sites. It was wonderful and very from Chhatapur just before dawn, and against long rides on rough roads. We a variety of other conditions. This was interesting, but it didn’t compare, for it was during the jeep ride that I first went to Delhi and then spent 25 hours all done on a covered platform, open me, to the day-to-day life in the towns saw rural India and fell in love. It was on the Brahmaputra Express train to to the air and to curious eyes. While and villages that I had enjoyed up to breath-takingly beautiful. The plains a small town where we were met by the care that these people received then. That was India. with the mist and lonesome trees; the a driver and jeep. A bumpy ride took was perhaps not as technologically hills, each of which seemed to have us up into the hills where we were advanced as they might get in Canada, a little shrine to some Hindu god at welcomed by the staff of the 12-bed the compassion and caring of the staff the top; the tiny villages with women hospital. The hospital serves the local getting water from the common pump; towns and villages, but also the bamboo, mud or wooden huts, each has a community outreach with a cooking fire outside; the over- project that trains health burdened ox-carts, donkeys and jeeps workers in the tribal villages and the gaudily-decorated trucks on and sends mobile clinics to the narrow and potholed roads were them. fascinating. Here was the India I was I had the opportunity to looking for. visit two such villages of the Chhatapur is a large town or Malto people. In the first, small (by India standards) city. we were guests, and they During the day, when they were at welcomed us with garlands work, I was able to wander around of flowers, washing our the local markets, go to the bazaars, feet and rubbing them with and observe the day-to-day life in an mustard oil, accompanied Indian town. The people were very by a song of welcome. I friendly and extremely interested in, visited a second village as and helpful to me. There are very few part of a mobile clinic. After Page 20 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 Kaleidoscope Kids’ Books is a dream come true

By Megan Doyle activities and face painting for the kids, a beautifully decorated cake, f you weren’t at the grand opening cookies and good coffee, helium of Kaleidoscope Kids Books, a balloons weighed down with tiny Inew bookstore in the Glebe, you kaleidoscopes, strollers and even missed a great party. a set of 11 day old twin girls. The The trio of owners, Karin Fuller, atmosphere was great with parents Kim Fergus and Kelly Harrison chatting and kids going from activity know how to put on an event. Their to activity. attention to detail showed, as most of Upstairs, the bookstore was filled the parent population of Old Ottawa and the cash register was ringing as South, with their kids in tow, filled people browsed through the good the atrium at Fifth Avenue Court to selection of books for kids of all support this new, local, independently ages. A tree beside the cash counter owned bookstore. was waiting to be named and kids The spacious atrium of Fifth were given a chance at having their Avenue Court was filled with crafty suggestions considered by entering

Lots to see and do at grand opening of Kaleidoscope Kids’ Books

them in a naming contest. are the owners of their very own kids’ When I asked one of the owners, book store. Karin Fuller, how they came to open Just like a kaleidoscope is a a kids’ book store, she told me that it constantly changing group of bright really started when her daughter was or interesting objects, so will the kids in Senior Kindergarden at Hopewell programming be at this new bookstore. and she met Kelly and Kim who Karin promises story times for kids as also had daughters in the same class. well as reading by local authors and After many play dates and coffees March Break activities. at Starbucks they realized that the Their web site is scheduled to be three of them all shared a dream to up sometime in March, which you can open a kids’ book store. Next came visit at www.kaleidoscopekidsbooks. the business plan and many meetings ca, but in the meantime why not visit on the sidelines at their kids’ soccer the store itself at 99 Bank Street, games and other locations. Fast upstairs in suite 13! Three proud owners! forward - their daughters are now in grade three and Kim, Kelly and Karin Alzheimer’s disease lzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease. Symptoms include loss of memory, difficulty with day-to-day tasks, and changes in mood and Abehaviour. People may think these symptoms are part of normal aging but they aren’t. It is important to see a doctor when you notice any of these symptoms as they m 1. Memory loss that affects day-to-day function It’s normal to occasionally forget appointments, colleagues’ names or a friend’s phone number and remember them later. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may forget things more often and not remember them later, especially things that have happened more recently. 2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks - Busy people can be so distracted from time to time that they may leave the carrots on the stove and only remember to serve them at the end of a meal. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble with tasks that have been familiar to them all their lives, such as preparing a meal. 3. Problems with language - Everyone has trouble finding the right word sometimes, but a person with Alzheimer’s disease may forget simple words or substitute words, making her sentences difficult to understand. 4. Disorientation of time and place - It’s normal to forget the day of the week or your destination -- for a moment. But a person with Alzheimer’s disease can become lost on their own street, not knowing how they got there or how to get home. 5. Poor or decreased judgment - People may sometimes put off going to a doctor if they have an infection, but eventually seek medical attention. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have decreased judgment, for example not recognizing a medical problem that needs attention or wearing heavy clothing on a hot day. 6. Problems with abstract thinking - From time to time, people may have difficulty with tasks that require abstract thinking, such as balancing a cheque book. Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may have significant difficulties with such tasks, for example not recognizing what the numbers in the cheque book mean. 7. Misplacing things - Anyone can temporarily misplace a wallet or keys. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in inappropriate places: an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl. 8. Changes in mood and behaviour - Everyone becomes sad or moody from time to time. Someone with Alzheimer’s disease can exhibit varied mood swings -- from calm to tears to anger -- for no apparent reason. 9. Changes in personality - People’s personalities can change somewhat with age. But a person with Alzheimer’s disease can become confused, suspicious or withdrawn. Changes may also include apathy, fearfulness or acting out of character. 10. Loss of initiative - It’s normal to tire of housework, business activities or social obligations, but most people regain their initiative. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may become very passive, and require cues and prompting to become involved. MARCH 2006 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR Page 21 Crude Awakening: Reveille for Our Road Traffic Ottawa hosts the “Peak Oil” forum

by stephen a. haines * energy, May appealed for consumers Residential Energy, City Finances and enhanced conservation programmes. to address their concerns to their Services, Environmental, Health and Application of new technologies, n Saturday, 2006-01-28, representatives. Social Impact, Getting Ottawa “off such as Smart Metering devices, was nearly 250 concerned Mayor Chiarelli reminded the the grid”, general Economy, Product added to the priority list. Ocitizens of Ottawa and nearby attendees that the City of Ottawa has Replacement and civic Security. The Forum concluded with a communities gathered in City Hall to been keeping abreast of the challenges The “breakout groups” discussed “Preparing for Action” series by discuss the impact of “peak oil”. The presented by peak oil with various peak oil impacts and problems speakers from each group. Action opening session in Andrew Haydon projects and policies. He noted that identified with their chosen topics. is required from every segment of Hall offered introductory presentations the City is striving to work with Once these were winnowed down to society, from consumers through by four specialists on the topic. Civil the “grass roots” as well as through possible recommendations for City or government leaders at all levels. society and government aspects of innovative projects. Among the latter Regional governments to address, a It’s increasingly clear that serious the declining availability of oil were efforts is a plasma waste treatment final gathering was held to present the dislocations imposed by “peak oil” discussed by Mayor Bob Chiarelli facility. The facility will produce two results of the groups’ discussions. loom for Ottawa in the near future. and Councilman Clive Doucet. forms of energy, steam and gas for Having chosen “Getting Ottawa British Prime Minister Tony Blair The experts, Paul Sears, Robert electricity generation. Councilman Off the Grid” as my discussion has argued that world leaders “have Beriault and Mary Hegan gave Doucet recounted his struggle to group, we immediately decided less than seven years to save the overviews of the subjects. Spears reduce the urban sprawl in our region. that a consensus on a definition was planet”. While the duration may be outlined the history of resource use The extensive outlying communities necessary. “The grid”, it turned out, debated, the threat is real and action and the consumption rates of such are areas of major demand for oil might mean anything from the hydro- required immediately. Among the fuels as wood, coal and oil. He through many means, from commuting electric grid to the rail and highway more prominent changes should be stressed the need to initiate change through heating and air-conditioning network for commuters and product the reduction of vehicle traffic, a topic at the consumer level and not rely and general transport. delivery to the city. After some distressingly omitted from discussion on government intervention at all. What is the significance of discussion, the members settled on at this forum. All of us can make a Only reduction in demand, he said, “peak oil” to Ottawa area residents? the electrical grid as an issue that contribution, but learning just how, would enable better apportionment Increased costs in transportation and Ottawa residents could relate to and why, may take some initial effort. of a declining resource. Beriault energy generation will cascade into intimately. The discussion proved Among the recent publications for described the history of exploration employment loss and a higher cost a “grass roots” process with impact household consideration are Climate and discovery of oil resources of living, particularly in food. These issues and problems presented, and Change Begins At Home by David with comparisons of demand and mutually reinforcing results will opportunities for solutions to those Rhea and The Weather Makers by Tim production rates. He noted that drive a shift in community priorities addressed. Following the initial Flannery. The latter is reviewed in while the “end of oil” isn’t subject to and increase family stresses. Studies suggestions, the list of items was then this issue of OSCAR. See “Counting precision forecasting, the increased suggest many families will no winnowed down to items of highest the Losses” on page in OSCAR. consumption rate suggests it will be longer have even one member fully priority. In our group, important items * stephen may be reached at within a generation. Mary Hegan’s employed. Higher costs and reduced were development of community [email protected] discussion focussed on the “psycho- energy allowances will see many action plans, legislation to protect social impact” of crossing the peak oil suburban areas lose population to household access to alternative energy boundary. She explained the reactions urban centres, reversing the trend of forms such as wind and sunlight, and of consumers and civic administrators the past century. Current business as running through a spectrum of models will require severe revision “hope it’s not true” through denial as “big box” stores and malls lose and procrastination to a conviction business while facing higher operating that new or anticipated technologies costs. How will these changes affect would overcome the lack of oil your family? while maintaining current lifestyles. With these and other questions in Elizabeth May of the Sierra Club of mind, the forum participants selected Canada, reminded listeners that peak topics related to peak oil issues for oil will not curb the environmental further discussion. There were ten impact of burning fossil fuels. Also subjects addressed, Agriculture urging users to shift the way they use and Food Security, Transportation,

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Southminster United Church Choir

Openings in all Sections; Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Base. No Auditions necessary. Enjoy singing?? contact Brian Stowe, President at 730-0040 or Calvin Church Organist/Choir Director, at 271-7379 Or, just come out to our weekly Choir Rehearsal’s on Thursdays at 7.30pm SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH 15 AYLMER AVENUE AT BANK STREET (by the Rideau Canal) Page 22 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 OCCSB TRUSTEE REPORT Putting Students First

Spring Break the alleviation of poverty in our Program Departments, will address have used the Family Welcome Centre We are looking forward to schools. We are a board rich in the the newcomer population in the services. “Spring Break” as the last few days of talent and participation of our students Immaculata, Lester B. Pearson and St. All newly arrived immigrant th February remind us of our Canadian in this, the 4 production. Also, thanks Patrick families of schools only. families who report to the Immaculata, winter weather. This year the March to a very large support group of parent Consistent with our Board’s St. Patrick and Lester B. Pearson Break is the week of March 13 to 17 volunteers, staff, Corporate sponsors; tradition of promoting educational families of schools will not register inclusive. in all totaling over 700. excellence, this pilot project will ensure at their home school. They will be Thank you one and all! that all students entering Canada for directed to the Family Welcome the first time and new to our Board, Centre. Catholic Education are given every opportunity to succeed The Family Welcome Centre will Note of Appreciation in their academic careers and beyond. provide a high level of service and Foundation Musical A special note of appreciation Recognizing the important role that support to new families and to school The thought of “Anything Goes” as well to the students and staff of parents/guardians place in a student’s and system staff. All members of the comes to mind and I would like to Immaculata High School’s Social educational success, the Family Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District extend my congratulations to all Justice Committee for their “Free The Welcome Centre will ensure that School Board educational community students both at the elementary and Children” initiative. On Tuesday, entire families receive a welcoming are called to mutual collaboration and high school levels for the outstanding February 21, 2006 a $10,000 cheque and supportive introduction to our cooperation to promote the excellent performance in this years’ theatrical was presented to Mr. Mark Keilburger, schools and community. services offered to families through production of Anything Goes. The the Executive Director of Free The This Centre, located at St. Patrick the Family Welcome Centre. Ottawa Carleton Catholic Education Children. These funds will be used to Adult School at 290 Nepean Street, The first assessments will take place Foundation put on this musical with build a school in Sierra Leone. Well Ottawa will provide: on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Watch all funds raised being directed toward done! • A warm welcome and orientation to for further developments. the Ottawa Carleton Catholic School System; If, at any time, I can be of • Initial academic assessments (first assistance to you please do not hesitate Family language, English and mathematics) to call me at 526-9512. Welcome for students entering our elementary Sincerely, Centre and secondary schools; • Recommendations for placement Kathy Ablett, R.N. This pilot Vice-Chair of the Board & project, a and ESL program support; c o l l a b o r a t i v e Liaison with Board and school staff, Trustee Zone 9 initiative between and other settlement and community Capital/River Wards agencies in the Ottawa Carleton the Continuing Telephone: 526-9512 and Community Region; Education and • Information and referral to services “Your Trustee” E d u c a t i o n a l that families may require; and • An ongoing contact for families who

Southside Open House on March 22 For New Southside families By Sheila Noble are welcome to visit the school, act as a parent resource or join the Southside or many children ages two and Board. a half to three, preschool is the For parents who are not yet Ffirst time they get to explore a familiar with Southside but looking new world on their own. It’s a great for a preschool for their child, the chance for them to develop their school will be hosting an open house independence, curiosity, creativity, on March 22 at 7:00 pm. Parents will resourcefulness and responsibility, be able to see the program and meet all of which will make the transition the teachers. We will not be accepting to school the next year a little easier. registrations this night. For more And Southside teachers and staff work information, contact Joanne Iob at hard to deliver on these goals. 730-5819. “We try to offer a relaxed, supportive atmosphere in a small group at Southside, with programming Southside will be accepting geared to children’s individual needs,” registration for its programs on the says Southside Director Joanne Iob. following dates: “The children decide how they spend • Nursery School program, April 3-7, some of their time in the school, 2006 which encourages the development • Bytown Kinders program, February of independence, curiosity, creativity, 27-March 3, 2006 resourcefulness and responsibility.” • After-School Recreation program, Southside teachers are also always April 3-7, 2006 willing to work with parents to ensure There will also be a kinders open that the children in the preschool enjoy house at the end of May. Details to a safe and happy first experience away follow. from home in a group setting. Parents MARCH 2006 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR Page 23 OCDSB TRUSTEE REPORT Student Vote, Child Care and Student Fees Student Vote 2006 has received approximately $1.3 voluntary. Schools shall not withhold Last Day of School, Elementary-June Many of our schools were million and approximately ten of our timetables or report cards when a 27, 2007 actively involved in the recent federal schools will be able to provide over student does not pay student fees. No Last Day of School, Secondary-June election. Student Vote 2006 was 350 new licensed child care spaces. student is to be denied access to any 25, 2007 the starting point for students at the There will also be increased access course because of financial hardship. intermediate and secondary level to to subsidies. The OCDSB expects to Certainly school staff members are Note that for the current school discuss the issues and hold “mock” receive additional funding in phase sensitive to the fact that students and year calendar (2005-2006) is on the votes. A number of schools hosted two and three to further extend access their parents are not made to feel OCDSB website at candidates’ meetings and assemblies, to child care in our schools. Best Start inferior due to family circumstance. http://www.ocdsb.ca/General_Info/ where local candidates were invited is being coordinated by the City of To compensate for provincial grants Cal_2005_2006.htm. to speak to the students about their Ottawa. It would be a shame if this that do not cover all these costs, many platforms. This election also provided program were cancelled. school communities raise funds. CONTACT I’d appreciate your comments the opportunity for teachers to discuss and questions. INFORMATION the issues of citizenship and the right Student Fees Lynn Graham to vote for all Canadians, topics The Education Act makes it clear Ottawa-Carleton District School embedded in the curriculum (history, that basic curriculum materials such School Year Calendar 2006- Board social sciences, civics, etc.). as textbooks are to be available to 2007 133 Greenbank Road students without cost. Our school For those of you planning ahead, Ottawa, Ontario Child Care principals are responsible for ensuring here are some key dates for the 2006- K2H 6L3 It is my hope that the new federal that the basic curricular expectations 2007 school year. This calendar still Tel: 730-3366 government will not scrap the child of the Ontario curriculum are met requires Ministry approval but that Fax: 730-3589 care agreements between the federal without any request for student fees. seems to be a formality each year. E-mail: [email protected] government and the provinces. Many Fees are sometimes requested to First Day of School-September 5, Website: www.lynngraham.com parents want on site licensed child care help cover the extra costs of items 2006 so that their children can go to school for specialty programs, instrumental Christmas Break- December 25, 2006 without having to move to and from music programs, and some technology to January 5, 2007 before and after school care. In phase programs. March Break-March 12, 2007 to one of the Ontario Government’s Best However, Board guidelines state March 16, 2007 Start child care program, the OCDSB that student fees are in all cases Ces mots qui nous

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Étant arrière’’ (À noter que le site ‘’Online- Thank you to everyone who volunteers in donné que la traduction ne lui a pas Translator’’ propose ‘’stratège’’ ) été fournie, on comprend que ce our schools brave homme n’a ni du temps ni de la Page 24 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 HOPEWELL HAPPENINGS Visual Art at Hopewell By Ken Blogg Working with fibre introduces a a shoe. They then painted the shoe professional grade art materials that and Diane Hiscox material that is important to the in the style of an artist that they had teachers can bring to their classrooms history of civilization. Patterning in a studied throughout the year. Jackson in addition to the regular school- n our competitive world dominated range of media echoes and reinforces Pollock was a noticeable favourite. supplied materials. Students love to largely by technology and sports, concepts learned in mathematics. This year students will be challenged explore the qualities of oil pastels, the Arts are often overlooked. Students in every grade spend time to produce a piece of art that reflects conte, pen and ink and water colours. I each week exploring the visual arts. social commentary by responding to Students who wish to show their This quieter, contemplative activity is still nurtured at Hopewell. Christos Often their work is proudly displayed the challenge, “I Have Something To work have the opportunity to do so Pantieras, visual arts teacher and a in the atrium on one of the display Say.” throughout the year on many display practicing artist in his own rite, aims boards or in one of the display cases. We are fortunate to have a boards throughout the school. Then “to teach the students that art can Intermediate students also get to talented teacher who is also a talented each May, every student in Grade 7 help them express themselves either try print-making, working with clay artist. Christos Pantieras has received and 8 is invited to contribute a piece privately or publicly.” (Hopewell is one of few elementary numerous Arts Council grants to to a large display in the school’s Studying the visual arts also schools to have a firing kiln), and support his own work. Many viewed atrium. Last spring parents and complements the rest of a child’s more complex (armature) sculpting. his showing “Lines of Descent” at the guests marveled at the quality and the education. In the Primary and Junior Each Intermediate student has his or Karsh Masson Gallery. His skill in and creativity of over 300 pieces of student years, students are introduced to a her own personal sketchbook in which passion for the visual arts resonates art. A wonderful range of artwork is range of skills and media. Drawing and students may practice skills they learn with his students. produced by children of all ages at painting teach observation and small at school and also explore ways to Parents at Hopewell School Hopewell. It is another illustration of motor skills. Collage-making teaches use these skills to develop their own seem to recognize and appreciate why Hopewell is a good place to learn students to manipulate images to tell unique artistry. the importance of the visual arts. and a good place to grow. a story. Sculpting with modeling clay Art history is also introduced The enrichment committee of the introduces concepts about material – but with a twist. Last year each School Council provides the primary Next month we will talk about integrity, and weight and balance. intermediate student whitewashed and junior students with a range of music and drama at Hopewell. EcoSummit for Youth Coming In April

by Missy Fraser environmentally sustainable lifestyle choices; dealing with decision- his spring a unique and makers; living with other species; and engaging educational forum other areas of interest. Many of the Tfor youth will be held just topics covered will address curriculum across the river from Old Ottawa needs at the various grade levels. South. Ottawa area students will The EcoSummit will also highlight gather for an “EcoSummit” at the special projects that participants RA Centre on Friday, April 21, 2006. may want to take back to their own Dubbed “The First 100th Monkey schools including “School-grounds EcoSummit”, the daylong forum Transformation”, “Adopt-a-River”, will feature workshops, activities “Great Canadian Bio-Blitz”, “One and plenary to engage and encourage Tonne Challenge” and others. The environmentally active youth. The EcoSummit is collaborating with the Canadian Biodiversity Institute is Tree Canada Foundation to make this coordinating the EcoSummit, which a “carbon neutral event”, a concept is partnered with Earth Day activities that will be explored by student scheduled for the following day at the participants. The summit will include RA Centre. Up to 100 students from a showcase area where students can grades 5-8 and 25 teachers/parents will share their interests and activities with attend from schools across the Ottawa peers and the public. region and Eastern Ontario. Schools The name of the EcoSummit can select up to four environmentally comes from the story of the 100th active students to attend plus one Monkey, a parable about social teacher or parent to support the change written by Ken Keyes, Jr. To students throughout the day. Home commemorate and record the event school groups are also encouraged to each participant will receive a “100th join in. Monkey Business Binder” containing The goal of the EcoSummit is to notes on the presentations, information celebrate, validate and encourage youth on possible future projects, sources in their continued commitment to the of funding, bios of environmental environment. The keynote speaker will heroes, a bibliography of eco‑classics, be Elizabeth May, Executive Director and a collection of parables and of the Sierra Club of Canada, Order quotable quotes, including the 100th of Canada recipient and well-known, Monkey story. Students will also long-time environmental activist. At receive a special “goodie bag” with the gathering students will network environmentally appropriate products with peers and potential mentors and information. and learn new skills to enhance Registration is ongoing until their environmental and community March 31, 2006 with a registration activism. Workshops and plenary fee of $50. per school group. For at the EcoSummit will focus on: more information or to register leadership; effective communication please contact Heather Hamilton at and media literacy; the Internet as [email protected] (subject line a tool for change; how to fundraise; “100th Monkey”) or call 826-2190. global connections and perspectives; MARCH 2006 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR Page 25 GNAG’S Fiddler On The Roof By Judith Haney mining of the amateur actors’ talents. On the stage, you will see another alk into the Glebe side to your community members. Community Centre You’ll find Old Ottawa South’s Laurie W(“GCC”) on a Tuesday Morrison playing Tevye’s wife, evening and feel the buzz. Golde with real-life daughter, Zoe Rehearsals for the forthcoming Glebe Georgaras, playing one of her five Neighbourhood Activities Group on-stage daughters. Laurie’s husband (“GNAG”) production of Fiddler on and Zoe’s father, Demetri Georgaras, the Roof take over the centre with is in the show too! Community theatre dancing in Scotton Hall, singing often sees families sharing the stage. in the multi-purpose and nursery We also have sisters from the Glebe’s school rooms, and line reading in Crump and Gray families rehearsing any available corner. The energy and acting in Fiddler together. is tangible and exciting. Actors In GNAG’s little Anatevka, you’ll from all around town are intently also find Jeff Froggett, GNAG board learning lines, steps and lyrics under member and Taste of the Glebe Chair, the guidance of some of Ottawa’s and local realtor Helen Buday and finest theatrical professionals. Think Mutchmor teacher Wendy Hagglund, of it, an award-winning story and to name a few. Dean Adema, a score to be performed right at your newcomer to GNAG theatre, handily plays Tevye, the heart of any Fiddler doorstep. I have my ticket; do you? Lindsay Huebner is front and centre on the floor. Emmanuelle Zeesman is production. He’s a goy, but so what? Perhaps, however, you require further the blond with the wavy hair. Janice Henderson is beside Emmanuelle. When persuading before devoting part of He does a great job! Other new faces looking at the photo from left to right. Mira Sucharov, Maggie Crump, Mari your entertainment budget to this to look out for include Jerry Ritt and Teitelbaum & Rosalind Crump. Rachel Gray is on top. particular community theatre outing? Hersel Kagan, playing Mendel and Photo by Tom Alföldi Community theatre provides the Motel respectively. Returning faces worked with various aspects of the GNAG theatre presentations. opportunity for diverse individuals, from past GNAG productions include Opera Lyra since 1997. Emmanuelle There you have it folks: many many of them in other professions, to Artem Barry, Ramona Murphy, Zeesman, Choreographer, makes a talented reasons to buy your ticket take part in theatrical presentations. Lindsay Huebner, and father-daughter living through film, television, dinner NOW. Come discover the hidden Community theatre is a world where team, Ailsa and Bobby Galbreath. theatre, children’s theatre, musicals talents of your friends, neighbours, the amateur and the professional often Behind the scenes, are a host of and straight plays. Emmanuelle and acquaintances. Do a real mitzvah, work side-by-side. It also provides an volunteer crew as well as the five also teaches at the Ottawa School of buy a ticket. opportunity to view your neighbours professionals putting a polish on the Speech and Drama. Old Ottawa South Fiddler on the Roof will be and acquaintances in a different light. whole performance. In the Director’s denizen Ross Imrie wowed audiences presented at the Glebe Community Let them entertain you. chair, we have Eleanor Crowder. as the imposing Merlin in The Sword Centre the evenings of April 7th, A whopping seventy people Fiddler will be the sixth GNAG in the Stone, but did you know that he 8th and 9th. There will be a matinee showed up for auditions last October. presentation directed by Eleanor, who designed the set for that production performance on Sunday the 9th. The Thirty-five actors from the ages of has worked with GNAG since the as well? GNAG is fortunate to have show is recommended for ages eight ten and up were selected to perform inception of its community theatre engaged Ross as Set Designer for and up. If children are attending, try in GNAG’s first musical. And that’s programming. Eleanor is a playwright, Fiddler. Pat Goyeche, who I am sure to familiarize them with the story and not counting the musicians. This is director, actor and Senior Associate was born in a vaudeville trunk in a music beforehand. Tickets can be a huge production for GNAG both of Salamander Theatre, Ottawa’s former lifetime, brings her vigor and purchased at the Front Desk for $15 in in terms of budget and in terms of resource for youth theatre and theatre resourcefulness to the production as advance or $20 at performance time. people involved. For the first time in education. The production’s Stage Manager. Pat recently directed Theatre enthusiasts may also call the in any of its theatre programming, Musical Director, James O’Farrell, has The Sword in the Stone, seen at centre for reservations: 233-8713 or GNAG has contracted as many as been performing professionally as a the GCC in November and has the 564-1058. five professional artists to aid in the musician for the past ten years. He has distinction of working on all seven I Love to Skate Program gets Children Physically Active By: Sue Holloway This winter over 200 children activity. In the first year, three www.freecycle.org – Active Ottawa Actif who have never skated before will communities participated and be introduced to the pleasures of 60 children benefited. This Changing the world free & open to all ne of my most vivid gliding on ice. Active Ottawa year more than twice as many childhood memories is Actif, a community group communities are involved and 24 hours a day, 365 days a year skating on our outdoor promoting physical activity, over 200 children will take part. O is working with The City of This growth is possible because neighbourhood rink. We are so fortunate in Ottawa to have Ottawa’s Public Health and of the tremendous support perfect conditions for a host of Parks and Recreation Services from the partners involved. In outdoor winter activities like in conjunction with the Ministry addition, we are fortunate to have skating, tobogganing and skiing. of Health Promotion to provide some very generous corporate Ice-skating is easy to learn, not free skates, helmets and skating partners, Sun Life Financial and too expensive and fun for all lessons to youngsters six to 12 GoodLife Fitness Clubs. ages. Many communities have years old in seven communities Skating and other outdoor outdoor rinks managed by the city across the city. Community winter activities are important or community groups making it partners organize the registration ways that we can have fun and very accessible. But if you have and coordinate the classes. The be active through the winter. “I never been skating it may seem City of Ottawa’s Recreation staff Love to Skate” gives children a a bit intimidating. Most people provide the skate and helmet chance to discover the pleasure of find that with just a few lessons fitting and the expert instruction skating and get more physically they are comfortable, relaxed and to ensure that participants learn active! It is a win-win winter on their way to enjoying a healthy the basics so that they can get the winner! lifelong activity. That’s where most out of their time on the ice For more information on Active Ottawa Actif’s “I Love to This is the second year of this how to get physically active in Skate” Program comes in. popular program encouraging Ottawa, go to http://ottawa.ca/ young people to try a new residents/health/living/ Page 26 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 Amicalement vôtre par Doreen Drolet le 26 mars de 14 h 00 - 16 h 30 à la a aussi la possibilité de co-voiturage, l’année 2006 au brunch de Noël du vieille caserne de pompiers, au 260 alors si vous n’avez pas de véhicule mois de décembre. Pour 10 $ par L’Amicale francophone, par le biais av. Sunnyside. Veuillez noter qu’il mais désirez participer ou bien si vous personne ou 20 $ par famille (ou de sa chronique mensuelle, vous faut s’inscrire pour l’événement en avez de l’espace pour un ou deux moins selon vos possibilités), vous informe de ses activités et projets. se présentant en personne au Centre voyageurs, signifiez-le par courriel à pouvez devenir membre. L’argent Pour vous impliquez, soumettre vos Communautaire (260 av. Sunnyside) l’Amicale. recueilli nous permet de financer nos idées, obtenir des renseignements ou au moins une semaine à l’avance de activités (location de salle, permis ou simplement pour vous abonnez aux l’évènement et le coût est de 10$ par Dégustation de vins et assurance) et nos petites dépenses de missives de l’Amicale, envoyez-nous famille. Les heures d’ouvertures du fonctionnement (site web, publicité, Centre sont de 9 à 21h du lundi au jeudi, fromages ...). L’adhésion à l’Amicale vous un courriel à amicale05@sympatico. Le Comité Social et Culturel de de 9 à 18h le vendredi, et de 9h à midi permet aussi de participer à quelques ca, ou retrouvez nous à une prochaine l’Amicale des Francophones d‚Ottawa, le samedi. Pour plus d’information, activités régulières comme le cercle réunion ou activité. organise une soirée de Dégustation de veuillez communiquer directement de lecture. Cela vous donne aussi le vins et fromages, laquelle aura lieu avec le Centre Communautaire, au droit de vote à la prochaine assemblée Cercle de lecture vendredi soir, le 28 avril prochain, au 247-4946. générale (Automne 2006). Si vous Nous sommes 17 avides lecteurs et Centre communautaire du Glebe. Ce désirez adhérer, vous pouvez envoyer lectrices qui se rencontrons le 1er sera l’occasion unique d’allier les un courriel à l’Amicale pour recevoir mercredi du mois à 19 heures au Centre Cabane à sucre plaisirs gourmets de la table et du vin le formulaire d’adhésion ou venir le communautaire du Glebe. Tous sont L’Amicale vous convie à une sortie à à une soirée sociale et culturelle, haute faire lors de la prochaine réunion de bienvenus mais devraient signifier la cabane à sucre qui aura lieu, beau en couleurs et en joie de vivre ! Les l’Amicale. leur intérêt en envoyant un courriel temps mauvais temps, le 1er avril organisateurs travaillent d’ailleurs déjà à l’Amicale. Les lectures du mois 2006. Nous irons Chez Sincennes, 72 à identifier différents commanditaires. de mars sont L’amour au temps du chemin Eardley, à La Pêche (secteur Alors, ne manquez pas cet événement Prochaine réunion choléra de Gabriel Garcia Marquez Masham), Québec. 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Parents Can Help Prevent Teen Driver Car Crashes...

By Gary Direnfeld teens do not have the same depth of the teen, they simply are not fully or appreciate the actions taken by experience on which to base their equipped for the responsibility and parents. Hence parents must withstand henever one gets behind the risk assessment as older more mature management of a motor vehicle under any backlash. wheel of a car the process and experienced drivers. Hence they all circumstance. The issue therefore To reduce risk, parents can restrict Wof risk assessment begins. may make poor decisions. Further, is not trust, but again experience the number of passengers allowed This is why drivers look behind before emotions and impulsive thinking and maturity, the basis of sound in the vehicle; insist that their teen backing up, or look both ways before can override careful consideration of judgment. buckle-up and do so as well. If a teen entering the roadway. The driver is behaviour and impair judgment. This is well known to insurance intends on being out after midnight, determining issues of risk before Lack of experience and lesser companies. Insurance companies parents should continue to drive. taking action. judgment is not often recognized by do not consider young persons Crash statistics show that the hours Often, the driver is also trying to teens. They cannot see what they never experienced until about age 25 between midnight and 5:00 am have determine how much risk can he or had or are yet to develop. They cannot because as a group, crash statistics the greatest number of crashes and she can get away with. If the speed appreciate their lack of experience and show that this is the age when crash deaths from teen driver motor vehicle limit is 50 the driver may be thinking as such will argue that they are fully risks start to significantly decline. collisions. Clearly it is better to lose about going 55, or 60, or more. The capable of assessing risk as capably as Insurers also know that the first some sleep than pick one’s teen up at experienced driver considers the older adults. year of driving remains the most risk the hospital or morgue. Parents can choices and the likely consequences Teens have a marvelous capacity filled point in a young person’s life. also discuss the use of the radio or car of each choice. The process may be for language. They have just spent Teen driver car crashes are the leading stereo. Turn the radio on and discuss virtually instantaneous, based upon the past several years in high school cause of permanent injury and death an acceptable limit for the volume. amount of prior driving experience. and elementary school before that. in teens and the first year of driving Lastly, don’t let the tail wag the Parents have driven much more Some teens convince their parents is the most dangerous. Each year in dog. Remember, your car, your rules. than their new teen drivers. They that they do know more than their the United States more than 5,000 Responsibility as a parent is the safety have driven in all seasons and in all direct experience could have possibly teens lose their lives in motor vehicle of the child until the child is truly driving conditions and on all kinds of taught. crashes and another 400,000 suffer independent. roadways. Parents are keenly aware Some parents think that because injuries. Canada has proportional To help parents discuss driving of collisions and their aftermath they trust their teen or because their numbers, as does virtually every responsibilities and expectations, from personal experience or through teen is generally good or because industrialized nation. there is a free Parent-Youth Safe the experience of family or friends. the teen is convincing, that their Parents must talk with their Driving Contract from the I Promise Parents base their risk assessment teen will exercise good judgment in teens to set limits and determine Program, teen safe driving initiative. and driving decisions on many years the use of the car. However, parents responsibilities, expectations and Parents are the path to the keys. of these experiences. This is totally are cautioned to remember that their restrictions on the use of the car. Make the safe driving contract a step unlike a new teen driver though. teen’s judgment just doesn’t have the Parents do know better and it’s not along the way. Of concern about the teen driver wealth of experience to back it up. until the teen reaches about age Go to: www.ipromiseprogram. is lack of judgment. This means that No matter how good or well-meaning 25 that they will truly understand com Page 32 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 Matthew Larkin Leads the Ottawa Choral Society in its 250th Anniversary Celebration of Mozart’s Choral Legacy!

ozart is in the air in Whalen, whose artistry and vocal at www.ottawachoralsociety.com Vesperae solennes de confessore this 250th Anniversary beauty thrilled our choral colleagues is one of the brightest of Mozart’s Myear but this evening of during a recent European tour in which The Works Salzburg choral works. It’s glorious Mozart masterpieces pays homage she was soprano soloist, and, returning fifth movement, the ‘Laudate to Mozart’s genius, not as dazzling to sing the mezzo role, Laura Pudwell The Coronation Mass in C, K. 317 Dominum’, has become a soprano master of symphony, concerto and who made such a warm impression was written while Mozart was just in concert aria that, along with Exsultate opera, but as a composer who wrote when she appeared with the choir his 20’s and his youthful ambition is Jubilate, appears on countless choral music of astonishing beauty several season ago. With a large undoubtedly reflected in the grandeur recordings. and power. For the occasion, the discography, Ms. Pudwell is a frequent of its ceremonial character. As a result Ave verum Corpus is possibly the Ottawa Choral Society’s exciting guest soloist with the Toronto Consort of the huge success of his Marriage of most cherished short work in the new Music Director, Matthew Larkin, and Tafelmusik. Splendid lyric tenor Figaro, in Prague in the 1780’s, the entire choral literature. It is especially has brought together a cast of superb Michael Colvin is just one of the rich young composer enjoyed enormous poignant that this beautiful motet soloists and an orchestra composed rewards the Choral Society has reaped popularity in the royal city. The Mass was the last sacred work that Mozart of Ottawa’s leading instrumentalists from its biennial “New Discoveries in C Major, K 317 was first performed completed before his death. for a gala performance of Mozart’s Auditions for Young Artists”. When there during the coronation festivities exuberant Coronation Mass and The we first heard Michael, we knew of Leopold II in 1791; hence its Featured Soloists Solemn Vespers at St. Joseph’s Church instantly that he would soon be in moniker “Coronation Mass”. Laura Whalen – Soprano Sunday, March 26th at 7:30 pm great demand and we are delighted to Sancta Maria, dei mater was In a short span of time, Laura Whalen The performance features four of have him back with us for our Mozart likely composed for the Feast of the has made her mark as a lyric soprano Mozart’s most celebrated choral works: birthday celebration. Baritone Marc Nativity of the Virgin Mary in 1777. whose performances are notable for The Coronation Mass, The Solemn Boucher is lighting up concert stages This lovely short work might just have beauty of tone and musical finesse. Vespers (Vesperae solennes de with his lustrous voice and dramatic been meant as a votive offering as the Among many performances in confessore), Sancta Maria, mater dei presence and the choir looks forward young Mozart and his mother set out Canada, she has been featured with and Ave Verum Corpus to this first opportunity to work with on their journey to Paris in search of the Toronto Symphony and Vancouver Joining the choir are four superb him. renown and patronage in the cultural Symphony and has played operatic Canadian soloists: soprano, Laura Tickets may be purchased on-line centre of the European world. roles with, among others, the Pacific Opera Victoria and Opera Ontario. Internationally, she has toured throughout Europe, South America and the United States. Laura Pudwell – Mezzo-Soprano Laura Pudwell’ s reputation as a superb vocalist has been well established as a result of her performances in London, Paris, Salzburg, Houston, Vienna and Boston. Her vast repertoire ranges from early music to contemporary works. Ms. Pudwell is equally at home on the opera, oratorio or recital stage, and has received international acclaim for her recordings. A frequent guest of many national and international presenters, Laura has had the privilege of working with many outstanding conductors. Michael Colvin – Tenor Hailed as “a perfect model of the ‘bel canto’ style of singing” and praised for his “honey-toned” and “ravishing lyric tenor”, Irish-born and Canadian-raised tenor Michael Colvin has quickly made a name for himself on opera and concert stages, including Chicago Opera Theater, and acclaimed performances in Canada, the United States and Europe. Much in demand as a concert artist, his past credits include a series of appearances with symphonies across Canada. Marc Boucher – Baritone Well known for his dramatic intensity, musicality and warm lyrical voice, baritone Marc Boucher has left a strong impression, internationally, in numerous operatic productions. The most renowned orchestras have invited him to perform with them. Although he enjoys great success in the Italian operatic repertoire, he is particularly celebrated for his interpretations of the French repertoire. For more information: For more information: go to www. ottawachoralsociety.com Maggie McCoy media@ ottawachoralsociety.com MARCH 2006 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR Page 33 Colin Linden Headlines March’s Travel the Light Rail Transit Web Site Underground Sound he City of Ottawa today unveiled By Leslie Fulton met the maverick musician when he 22 concert are $20 ($25 at the door) a new section on its Web site persuaded his mother to take him to and are available at Compact Music, Tdedicated to Light Rail Transit (LRT). The new comprehensive site usic aficionados are in for one of his Toronto concerts. Linden the Ottawa Folklore Centre, the Glebe contains timelines for the construction nd walked right up to Howlin’ Wolf and Community Centre (GCC) and at a treat on March 22 when project and links to other LRT Web sites introduced himself. The two spent www.theglebeonline.com. Doors Mveteran singer/songwriter around the world. As the LRT project three hours talking about the blues open at 7 p.m. with a concert start Colin Linden takes the stage at the moves forward, the site will grow to Glebe Community Centre as part and formed a life-long friendship. of 7:30. The GCC is located at 175 include project schedules, construction of the Underground Sound concert Though he was too shy to mount the Third Avenue at Lyon. updates, information on Ottawa’s future series. stage that fateful day, by 15 he was LRT lines and more. Visit regularly to Linden, who has played on an featured on CBC Radio playing pre- The Glebe Community stay up to date on LRT progress. Service impressive 150 albums and produced war blues songs and was touted for his Association (GCA) and the Glebe scheduled to start in late 2009. The North- 30, is a multiple Juno Award winner. impassioned and sensitive versions of Business Group host Underground South line is being built with funding He was also nominated for a Grammy these classics. Later, together with Sound, a series of concerts to raise contributions from the Government of Award in 1998 in the “Best Traditional Tom Wilson and Stephen Fearing, money to bury the hydro wires when Canada and the Government of Ontario. Blues Album” category for his CD A Linden formed the ever-popular band, Bank Street undergoes reconstruction. The North-South LRT project is also Tribute to Howlin’ Wolf, featuring Blackie and The Rodeo Kings. If the City of Ottawa decides not to being undertaken as a Public Private such guest artists as Lucinda Williams, In 2000, roots guru T-Bone bury the lines, the money will be Partnership (P3) to maximize benefits Ronnie Hawkins and Taj Mahal. Burnett asked Linden to teach a spent on other improvement projects for taxpayers.For more information, call Linden, who spends a good portion young actor how to play the guitar. to make Bank Street beautiful. 3-1-1 or visit the site at ottawa.ca/lrt. of the year in Nashville, Tennessee, He ended up playing an instrumental has also worked with artists such as version of “Hard Time Killing Floor” Bruce Cockburn, Colin James, Leon for the film O Brother, Where Art Redbone, T-Bone Burnett and The Thou, starring George Clooney. It was Band, to name a few. used over the credits and also for the Music has been running through acclaimed documentary Down From Linden’s veins ever since he was the Mountain. In 2003, Linden tried a young boy. When he was 11, he his hand at acting and made his debut was invited to play onstage with as a guitar-playing priest in the Coen his childhood hero, Howlin’ Wolf, Brothers’ film, Intolerable Cruelty. the legendary blues singer. Linden Tickets for the Wednesday, March

Tories and Taxes by Rick Sutherland Boomers, and a real advantage to planning their retirement and estate he new Tory government has issues. It will also help young been sworn in and Canadians investors in developing their non- Tare wondering what this registered savings plans. government can do to fulfill their They didn’t forget small business campaign promises. During the and promised the reduction of the election, Steven Harper campaigned small business tax rate to 11% over on reducing taxes. What does this five years and increasing the small mean for us? business deduction to $400,000 from Some of the campaign promises $300,000 currently. For students, include exempting capital gains they talked about exempting the first Personal Financial Planning tax on the sale of investment $10,000 of scholarship and bursary We will review your current financial position and assets, provided the proceeds are income from taxation and allowing recommend a plan that is designed to achieve your goals. reinvested within six months. This a $500 tax credit on the purchase of Rick Sutherland, CLU, CFP, FDS, R.F.P Tel 613.798.2421 is great news for people who want textbooks. They want to introduce a 1276 Wellington Street [email protected] to exchange certain investments for monthly transit pass tax credit and, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3A7 www.invested-interest.ca others. Under the current system, of course, reduce the GST. This sounded good enough taxpayers sometimes feel forced to DOWNSIZING, UPSIZING, or just hold investments, such as rental or for the Canadian public to give vacation property, longer than they the Conservatives a minority SICK OF THE WALLPAPER would like, just to avoid paying the government. If all promises are kept, We have clients who would love to live in your great tax. it could be good news for Canadian Under the proposed system you investors. For now we’ll have to wait neighbourhood. Don’t worry if your house is a little dated, some will pay the tax eventually, but you for confirmation of the proposals in of our clients are into low impact renovating. This could be the will be able to defer that payment to the upcoming Tory budget, expected perfect time to sell your house! a future date. When Canadians buy to be tabled sometime in April. or inherit cottages, they will be able This is a monthly article on For Ultimate Service to sell the property and reinvest the financial planning. Call or write to profits back into the economy without Rick Sutherland CLU, CFP, FDS, Please contact: taking a tax hit. In addition, the R.F.P., of FundEX Investments Inc. Gaye Normandin or Grant Taylor capital gains proposal is to eliminate with your topics of interest at 798- Sales Representatives the current 25% inclusion rate for 2421 or E-mail at rick@invested- Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty 613-728-2664 securities donated to charity. interest.ca The capital gains proposals This advertisement is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale appear to be good news for Baby Page 34 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 Ottawa’s Early Mayors (1847 – 1948)

Chain of Office: hat do the streets and buildings named returning to daily life. Ottawa’s Early Mayors (1847 – 1948) Scott, Lyon, Fisher, Waller and Chain in Office abounds with contemporary WRochester have in common? What is the newspaper reports and archival photos. In 158 published by General Store Publishing link between the Plant and Champagne swimming pages, Dave Mullington provides several pages of House pools and Hopewell School? Give up? These are all political and personal history about 48 mayors. The Written by Dave Mullington named after Ottawa’s mayors. book is a treat for both the general reader and those Chain of Office is both an information source with serious hunger for local history. and entertaining gossip about the first 48 mayors, In this book we learn about the lawyers, By Mary Anne Thompson who helped to shape Ottawa from 1847 to 1948. pharmacists, and journalists who took time to There were no female mayors in Ottawa become mayors and argue in council about paving until Charlotte Whitton became Ottawa’s roads, installing sewers, and providing safe and first female mayor in 1951. clean drinking water. But there is more than civic Bytown, founded in 1826 when Colonel duty in the book. We read about threatened duels, SANDY HILL John By and the Royal Sappers and Miners lawsuits and criminal charges, the mayor who called came to build the Rideau Canal. It was not out the militia to halt a riot, and the mayor who was CONSTRUCTION called Ottawa until 1855, and did not have imprisoned for accepting hundreds of American its first mayor until 1847. Many of these votes in a local election. mayors held office for only one or two years Charles Hopewell, mayor from 1909 to 1912, before moving on to higher political levels or helped to create Old Ottawa South. He supported the extension of the Bank Street streetcar line across the canal to Ottawa South, formerly called Rideauville and now known as Old Ottawa South. He championed the building of Pretoria Bridge across the canal to Ottawa East. In recognition of his efforts, Park Avenue in Ottawa South was renamed Hopewell Avenue. He was not without critics: in 1912 he was called to task by council for a $1.20 purchase of candlesticks for his office mantle. Sadly, he died in 1931, suicide by drowning, defeated by health problems and financial difficulties. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Dave Mullington is a retired journalist who ™ devotes much of his time rekindling a long- SPECIALISTS IN RENOVATIONS dormant interest in local history. He maintains CELEBRATING OVER 10 YEARS that “ municipal politics is the closest thing we OF QUALITY AND SERVICE have to hands-on involvement as individuals in the democratic process.” 832-1717 You can order the book directly from Dave www.sandy-hill.on.ca Dave Mullington Mullington by email: [email protected] Committed to Excellence

OC Transpo Introduces New Community Pass to Benefit Disabled Residents

tarting March 1, a new route as well as the O-Train. discounted transit pass will be The previous policy of free fares Receive our Savailable to Ottawa residents for customers who use a mobility NEW who receive benefits under the device was introduced as an incentive Ontario Disability Support Progam for Para Transpo customers to use monthly email newsletter (ODSP). The Community Pass is a OC Transpo low-floor accessible ...updates on new products, latest in-store changes, one-year pilot project and replaces the transit buses. The Community Pass is neighbourhood news and more every month! previous policy of free fares for transit accepted on Para Transpo service but customers who use a mobility aid. must be *To subscribe, email [email protected] The project is designed to make topped up to the full fare in an & YOU could be eligible to win transit more affordable and more effort to encourage customers to take 1 of 2 $25 gift cards offered every month! inclusive for people with disabilities conventional transit. Registered Para and a low income. Transit will be Transpo customers who do not receive subsidized for a wider group of ODSP benefits are also eligible to buy disabled customers - not just those the Community Pass. using wheelchairs, scooters or This project has received walkers - whose income is below widespread support across Ottawa’s the poverty line. disabled community and was About 16,000 ODSP recipients unanimously accepted by the City will be eligible to buy the discounted of Ottawa’s Accessible Advisory pass and about 4,000 people are Committee. Ottawa City Council expected to take advantage of this approved the Community Pass Project *Information collected to be used solely for the purpose of this newsletter only and will not be shared offer. on June 22, 2005. At a cost of $28.25 a month, the For more information about the 234-6353 Bank St. at Second Ave. same price as a discounted Senior’s Community Pass, phone 613-741- pass, customers will save $58.75 a 4390 or the OC Transpo Access month. The Community Pass looks Hotline at 613-842-3625, or visit the same as an Adult Express pass and octranspo.com. will allow customers to ride any bus MARCH 2006 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR Page 35 Family Pet Loss Leads To Eco Friendly Product Rideau River ice n Old Ottawa South resident Tractonite™ that is found only in using five times less spread by weight. breaking delayed has come up with an Eco North America. Further research uncovered that that due to weather AFriendly alternative to Road The way the product works is that EcoTraction is 100% safe for humans Salt that is literally poised to take each Tractonite™ grain is filled with and pets and will never harm vegetation ce breaking operations, including the country by storm. The idea for channels that absorb the microscopic in lawns and gardens. Moreover, it blasting on the Rideau River “ Eco Traction” was born when the surface film of water on ice. This does not damage concrete, brick, Ithat were set to begin Sunday, founders family pet and two other effectively allows EcoTraction to wood or metal making it the perfect February 26 have been delayed due neighborhood dogs in Old Ottawa quickly embed itself into ice and substitute for de-icing chemicals. to weather conditions. Ice breaking South died suddenly from cancer. snow and - with its large surface area, After spending close to a year in and blasting operations are now set Sensing a disturbing pattern, the dog’s multiple contact points, and rigid Research and Development mode, to begin when weather and water owner contacted his local vet as well Earth Innovations launched its first levels are suitable. as the Oncology department from product, Eco Traction on January Parents and teachers in the the Veterinary department of Guelph 7, 2006. The company has received vicinity of the river are reminded that University who suggested that the great support from local retailers. children should be supervised at all cancer might be linked to the toxic Glebe shops’ Arbour Environmental, times around water and are asked to road salts and other de-icing chemicals Home Hardware, Loeb, Kardish and warn children of the dangers of open used on the neighborhood streets of McEwen Gas are all carrying the water and to keep them away from Ottawa. Picture of Tractonite™ under product and reporting brisk sales. the Rideau River, especially during The vet suggested that dogs, microscope For a free sample complete the online ice breaking and blasting operations. when licking their paws after winter form at www.ecotraction.com . The City undertakes this process walks, ingested abnormally high structure - provide incredible traction For more information contact: each year to alleviate possible spring concentrations of de-icing toxins on slippery surfaces. Earth Innovations flooding in flood-prone areas. Ice making them more susceptible to The Engineering Department at 99 Fifth Ave, Ottawa, ON breaking operations will be carried cancer. In 2001, Environment Carleton University performed several K1S 5K4 out daily. Residents are asked to Canada recognized road salt as a toxic traction tests comparing bare ice, sand Tel: 613-232-4379 or cell: 613-292- remain a reasonable distance from the substance; unfortunately, as a result of and EcoTraction at various spread 3933 river until operations are completed. intense lobbying efforts from interest rates under different air temperatures. Fax: 613-232-6746 For more information, please call 3- groups, municipal road authorities, These tests showed that EcoTraction Email: [email protected] 1-1 such as the City of Ottawa are exempt has up to 35% better traction than sand URL: www.ecotraction.com from complying with the environmental protection act section 339 and are permitted to continue the practice of using harmful chemicals in residential neighborhoods. Compelled to find a viable alternative, the Founder, Mark Watson scanned the globe for eco-friendly alternatives until he discovered an innovative product being used in Scandinavia. This lead ultimately helped him secure exclusive rights to a different, yet 100% eco-friendly, Mark Watson sprinkling Eco Traction on his naturally green mineral called driveway Call for Artists

he Merrickville Fine Art should be accompanied by: Festival, a juried exhibit and Five (5) slides, photos or digital Tsale of fine art celebrates its 5th images of their work, each clearly anniversary this May Long Weekend labelled with its number and the -- May 20 - 22, 2006. During its artist’s name. first five years of operation the A self-addressed stamped Festival has continuously featured envelope of sufficient size and with a rich assortment of works - oil sufficient postage to cover the cost paintings, watercolours, pastels, of returning the photos/slides. mixed media, sculptures, computer A brief biography and artist’s art, glass art, photographs - created statement. by Ontario and Quebec artists, and Applications, should be mailed has attracted visitors from Ottawa, to the Merrickville Fine Art Festival, Montreal, Toronto and many places PO Box 506, Merrickville, Ontario, in between. K0G 1N0, and must be postmarked In 2006, the Festival will, by February 14, 2006. Please note once again, be open to original, the deadline has been extended. non-utilitarian two - and three- Please do not send cheques dimensional fine art created for the cost of artist’s booth at this by the exhibiting artist. Artists time. interested in participating in For more information, visit the upcoming Festival are www.merrickvillefineartfest.org or encouraged to apply. Applications phone 613-269-2618 or 613-269- can be downloaded at www. 3953. merrickvillefineartfest.org and Page 36 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 Thank you, Bill and Sharon Hungarian Composer’s 125 Birthday Celebration n celebration of the anniversary songs by Bartok and two songs by of Béla Bartók’s (1881-1945), Zoltan Kodaly. Sved, native of I125th birthday, the Sinfonia Quebec, is of Hungarian decent Ottawa orchestra, in co-operation and will present these songs in with the Embassy of the Republic Hungarian. of Hungary, is presenting Following the concert a concert of all Hungarian members of the audience are composers featuring the works of invited to a reception hosted by Bartok, Saturday, March 25, 2006, Ferenc Banyai, Deputy Head 8 p.m. at St.Andrews Presbyterian of Mission, Embassy of the Church, 82 Kent Street (corner Republic of Hungary, who will be Wellington), Ottawa. in attendance with his wife Mme. Conductor Janos Csaba will Banyai. lead the orchestra in Bartok’s “Divertimento for String Orchestra, Sinfonia Ottawa is a volunteer, “ and the world premiere of the non-profit organization dependent Bill and Sharon Blakeman were feted on December 4 by the Brighton Avenue commissioned work, “Suite for upon public support. Clambake organizing committee to celebrate their contribution to the street’s String Orchestra” by Gabor Finta For information: (613) 827- annual event, the Brighton Avenue Clambake. The Blakemans started this (Ottawa resident), will be heard in 1703. wonderful event 28 years ago. They were presented with a collage of images its entirety. Soprano soloist Carla from past clambakes. The photographs were assembled by Anne Walker and Sved closes the concert with four Tom Alfoldi. How to get started on an investment plan

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MARCH 2006 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR Page 37 “Is 60 the New 70?” Asks Heart and Stroke Foundation

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The facts speak for themselves: but small, simple steps can be very effective, Avoid costly mistakes with professional financial • One in nine Ontario women will develop and there are lots of resources out there that can breast cancer during their lifetime. make it easier. assistance in the division of assets. • Prostate cancer is the most commonly Visit your local library to borrow a pedometer to diagnosed cancer in Canadian men. encourage you to walk more and take the stairs instead of the elevator. Check out whether your Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause Contact: Rick Sutherland, CLU, CFP, FDS, R.F.P. cafeteria at work participates in the Eat Smart! of cancer death for both men and women in this 1276 Wellington Street, Ottawa ON K1Y 3A7 Healthy Workplace Cafeteria Program so that country. Phone: (613)798-2421 Email: [email protected] • The incidence of type 2 diabetes is you have access to healthier food choices. 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There are a few key healthy everyday living habits that can help all of us to reduce our risk of developing these chronic diseases: Eat a healthy diet – eat whole-grain foods, Page 38 The OSCAR - OUR 31st YEAR MARCH 2006 Around Town A CPAC documentary “The of women and what it means for the and the Crystal Bay Centre for Special of Michael Franti’s documentary Building of the Rideau Canal” future. Established in 1977 by the Education. Entertainment provided film I Know I’m Not Alone (90 min.) DVD/Video is available from CPAC United Nations, this day provides an by Jed “The Rocket” Racheld and Fat Question-and-answer session with (Ch.24). At National Archives is the opportunity to celebrate the progress City 8. Advance tickets are available Michael Franti (20 min.) Michael thesis of William N T Wylie on the made to advance equality for women for $12.50 from Rick and Eva Rangno Franti solo acoustic concert (75-90 fallen worker’s fate. As to events I’m and to assess the challenges that at 749-6602 and are sold at the door for min.) Documentary Film Synopsis: I sure these will be of interest to your remain. - http://web.ustpaul.uottawa. $15.00. “ Know I’m Not Alone Armed with an readers: ca/en/research/women_centre/index. acoustic guitar and a video camera, htm Pro Organo Ottawa - Ottawa musician Michael Franti takes us on Gaelic Literary Evening - readings, organist Karen Holmes will give a a musical journey through war and discussions in Gaelic and English, Free Lecture, one of a series in recital at Église-Sainte-Anne (Old St. occupation in Iraq, Israel and Palestine. 2nd Wednesdays each month 7pm memory of peace activist Edith Patrick¹s Street) on Friday, March 3rd Along the way, he shares his music @ Bridgehead Coffee House, 1277 Hoiltom. Prospects for Peace in at 8 p.m. The Canadian music on the with families, doctors, musicians, Wellington St. the Middle East: What are the programme is from the second volume soldiers and everyday people who in dangers from the religious right? By of organ music in The Canadian Musical turn reveal to him the often overlooked Irish Traditional Music Session David Halton, former CBC foreign Heritage collection. The pieces date human cost of war. Told in their own - Every Thursday 9pm @ Daniel correspondent. Question & answer from the first half of the twentieth words, this film provides a rare glimpse O’Connell’s Irish Pub, 1211 Wellington session. Refreshment to follow. 7:30 century, and will be performed on an into the lives of those who are affected Street. pm – Friday, March 10, First Unitarian organ originally inaugurated in 1914 by war the most. Michael’s storytelling Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa by Amédée Tremblay, one of the and songs masterfully weave the film Saint Paul University’s Centre for (off Richmond road, east of woodroffe) composers on the programme. The into a visual and musical tribute to the Women and Christian Traditions Bus routes 2 & 18, ample free parking. historic church itself dates from 1873. A resilience of the human spirit. Website: will be holding a panel discussion on Info 725-1066. 1988 restoration of the Casavant organ www.iknowimnotalone.com International Women’s Day, March has made it quite eclectic, and Baroque 8, 2006. The event will consist of three BOWEY BAY BLUES NIGHT - music also sounds well on it. Rummage Sale, Southminster United professors discussing the “Women Join us at 9pm Friday, March 10th at Church, Bank and Aylmer Street, and Liturgy: Feminist Perspectives”. The Bayou (1077 Bank St) for an MICHAEL FRANTI Thursday, Saturday April 29 9am – noon. Clothes, The panel will be featuring Pierrette evening of entertainment and fun as March 16, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. Bronson household items, toys, books, shoes, Daviau, Miriam Martin and Susan the staff and parents raise funds for Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa whilte elephant table and more. Come Roll. They will be discussing the new the Clifford Bowey School Foundation The evening consists of...* Screening and enjoy. creative liturgy developed by groups YourMarketplace

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Thanks to all of you who have contributed Your name and contact information (phone number or email address) must be included. Only your contact info will to the content of this newspaper. You are appear unless you specify otherwise. The editor retains the right to edit or exclude submissions. The OSCAR takes no the eyes and ears of this community news- responsibility for items, services or accurary. For business advertising inquiries, call 730-1058. paper. The OSCAR is an important way for us to communicate with each other. bring home a new Golden Retriever apartment in a lovely residential area. Through our community newspaper we For Sale Pup and are looking for a cage or Walk to the canal, shops, transit and are better able to have a sense of identity kennel to keep her for the first 8 Carleton U. Cozy and bright. $600 that helps to make us feel proud of the Vintage wedding/cocktail dress, months, to a year. Do you have one includes heat, water, hydro, A/C and neighbourhood in which we live. one-of-a-kind custom designed and which you no longer need and want internet. Separate entrance. Ideal for a hand made by couturier Sig Plach, to sell? Please give Pete a call at 565 single tenant. 730-7555. European embroidered silk satin, 0001. Thanks. ------Kathy Ablett Dennis Gruending candlelight white, sweetheart neckline ------French diplomat family looking for Jane Allain Stephen Haines with pearls, fitted bodice, ballet length Outgrown or bored of your XBOX house to rent in old ottawa south or Tom Alfoldi. Sue Holloway with scalloped embroidered edge, children’ titles? My kids would love east (preferably near park and river) Edelweiss Judith Haney about size 6, worn once, $1400 new, them (and so would I !!!). Finding from september 1st . Call 233 16 84 D’Andrea Chloé G Healy asking $700. Phone Susan 730-9926. Karen Bailey Diane Hiscox Nemo, Chicken Little, PacMan, or 725 49 09 Nancy Bickford David Hoffman ------Robots, Bionicle, Hot Wheels Track Treadmill, “spacesaver” model folds Ken Blogg Bob Jamieson Challenge, Lego Star Wars, etc. Will Ada Brzeski Michael Jenkin up, has all the bells and whistles, used Misc pay going price for good used games. Robert Burr Pat MacDonald 18 mos., $375. Phone Susan 730- 730-1207 ISUL Meditation classes. Tuesday Charles Caccia Carol Motuz 9926. ------evenings 7:30 - 9:00 pm contact Janet Carr Sheila Noble ------Mature cat seeks a loving home. Mary @ 730-4833 Sunday afternoon June Creelman Richard Ostrofsky Used Car - Excellent Offer Mazda Ryoga is a 12-year-old black and white - contact Natalie 730-0803 Patty Deline Mary P. 323 - 1994 – Less than 100 000 km neutered and microchipped male. 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