THE ECOLOGY of BANK STREET in OLD OTTAWA SOUTH 1 11 1 1 ' by CHRIS BRADSHAW Bank Street Is What Many Connector to a Walking Barrier

DATES TO REMEMBER OSCA AGM Sept 11/12 - Lansdowne Park mtngs Civic Ctr. Salons AAB Oct 14, 1998 Sat Sep 12 - 6th Annual Porch Sale 7:30pm Tue Sep 15 - OSCA Board Mtg - Old Fireball, 7:30pm At the Old Firehall Thu Sep 17 - Windsor Pk mtg - Old 260 Sunnyside, east of Bank Firehall Sat Sep 19 - Aberdeen Party, 5:30 OSCAR For more infor, call - 247-4946 rOL. 26, No. OTTAWA SOUTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REVIEW SEPTEMBER 1998 THE ECOLOGY OF BANK STREET IN OLD OTTAWA SOUTH 1 11 1 1 ' BY CHRIS BRADSHAW Bank Street is what many connector to a walking barrier. nan-through nature of the streets and a must missing services be attracted, but planners call a traditional Four lanes of traffic are not only preference for commercial uses to be those here should not be out of scale or I main street. Main street harder to "read" to someone hying to located around the Aberdeen Pavilion. need so much to attract customers from because it is linearly continuous with cross than, but traffic moves faster and This will fail just as the inward facing further away (who tend to come by car) non-residential services for residences drivers feel less obligated to look out sections of Fifth Avenue Court and the to survive financially. along adjacent streets and traditional for pedestrian and cyclist traffic. Market's Time Square Building have Old Ottawa South already has many because it developed when most people Ironically, merchants are also hurt, failed. Even inward facing malls in of these, including wholesalers and relied on walking and street cars to get losing their most convenient parking at downtown are being retrofitted to those that cater to the automobile. This around. Buildings are tight to the just the time of day when the number of complement rather than compete with could be done by supporting a stronger sidewalk (except institutions which are potential car-borne customers is the adjacent sidewalk traffic. merchant association to be more set back behind green space). greatest. This is one of the reasons that Bank Street in Old Ottawa South pro-active and to develop stronger ties Bank Street, however, has not been traffic calming plans usually will be rebuilt in 1999. Residents with the community association. The forgotten by the automobile autocracy, recommend lifting this parking ban. should look to this opportunity to “fix” interdependent nature of residents and resulting in "missing teeth" in the Also those on the sidewalk are also the street and sidewalks. The best way merchants is best illustrated by the street's facade of buildings. The gaps, affected by the greater traffic. Last to get the right use of the street is to predicament of OSCAR itself, mostly parking lots, have many November, at Fourth Avenue, a driver design it correctly. dependent on advertising for its health: negative effects such as: in the curb lane was struck by a First, sidewalks should be five only neighbourhood-scale businesses • reducing amount of services crossing motorist and diverted onto the people wide, exclusive of "street treat it as their #1 medium. available and increasing likelihood a sidewalk striking the leg of a woman furniture" (post boxes, trash cans, Although it will not be possible to resident will need to travel outside sitting on a bench, severing it utility poles and posts and parking gain as much sidewalk on Bank as I've the neighbourhood for common completely. meters, which should be located at the suggested, commercial property owners needs; Bank Street also benefits from the curbside to act as bollards). should be encouraged to recess their • creating gaps in the -"fabric" of fact that it cuts the Old Ottawa South Second, on-street parking can be storefronts to allow outside (covered) buildings that engage and intrigue grid mostly across the narrow made permanent by "bulbing out" displays, to design sliding or folding those on foot dimension of the blocks (mostly on the curbs near comers. This also reduces windows into restaurant fronts and to • creating fear for walkers by creating west side, as east side blocks are walking distance across Bank Street add awnings and pedestrian-oriented hiding places that can be used by longer). Sandy Hill planner Alain (this could be done for side streets as signage. Awnings should be effective attackers Miguelez contrasts this with Rideau well), as has been done in the Glebe, and truly extend over the entire width These changes occurred because Street, flanked by blocks that are about while preventing illegal parking and of the sidewalk. Signage should be of land value of commercial properties three times as long (blocks in Ottawa stopping near comers creating danger the new, perpendicular, without parking declined in are about 200 feet by 700 feet). for all road users and providing an attached-to-the-storefront type (which mid-century, making it cheaper to buy The longer blocks reduce the opportunity to widen the sidewalk at bylaws now permit), versus the a property for its land (parking) value number of handy side-street parking bus stops. "sandwich boards" that trip and alone. spaces and decrease the number of These changes could help the inconvenience pedestrians. The street fabric relies on threads intersections that induce pedestrian community tb address other problems, If some thought is given, 1999 that run across as well as parallel to the crossing and slow motor traffic. Longer such as the fact that the street is a hill. could be a very good year for Old street. For the two sides of a street to be blocks also increase the need for access Seating would allow older people and Ottawa South’s section Bank Street. connected, not only must there be a to off street parking from the main others with kids or heavy packages a This article was developed for the visual connection (requiring a narrower street, rather than side streets, hurting change to sit or simply lean on the Ottawa Business Association’s Blooms street and buildings constructed close pedestrian flow by increasing conflict bench's back. Lighting should be Between Bridges Festival for a walk to the sidewalk), but motor traffic must with motorists. improved not to increase brightness of Chris was asked to give. be not too heavy or too fast to allow The Glebe's grid is almost ideal, the lamps but to improve the lighting He has 20 years experience as an easy crossing on foot (yes, including except nearest the Bank Street Bridge, angle so that more than the tops of advocate for walking in cities. He has mid-block!). The ability of a street to which should be addressed when the people's heads are illuminated at night. read and discussed and viewed a great serve this last need is much greater site is redeveloped. Unfortunately, the Frequently placed, lower lights with deal that helps him understand what when there is only one through lane in two official proposals ignore this natural-spectrum bulbs do this best. makes a street "work". He co-founded each direction. The imposition of a potential by not extending either the Increased amenities and improved Ottawalk ten years ago to attract parking ban during the appropriately grid or continuous commercial ambiance increase walking traffic and pro-walking sentiment and energy. A named "rush hour" literally changes the frontage. challenge the community to address the previous paper on walkability appeared character of Bank Street from a The proposals emphasize the mix of services to fit the community in The OSCAR in 1994. This is a double challenge: not only

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Your Essential Guide OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT to Old Ottawa South BY DOUGLAS STICKLEY GETTING INTO THE eptember signals new and Sept 11/12 at Lansdowne activities, the end of Park, Salons A&B, 11:30 am - ESSENTIAL GUIDE holidays and the long 2 pm. BY PETER WELLS hot days of summer. If you have Regional Chair, Bob Construction been away, welcome home. For Chiarelli, has indicated he The Essential Guide to Old - others??? those who have moved into our wants to enter the debate to Ottawa South is a major If your business or service does not community, welcome. We hope “save’’ Lansdowne Park. He project by OSCA to bring fall into one of these categories don’t you enjoy living in Old Ottawa proposes to work with City together information about all aspects worry, as we will be adapting the South. officials and the community to of our community. The guide reviews headings to suit the range of talent out September means the start of establish a committee to oversee the our history, Community Association, there.... OSCA’s fall programming, a return to Park’s operation, reinvesting moneys schools, special interest groups, parks Needless to say our community monthly Board meetings, the Annual earned into various enhancements. and recreational programs, and association (OSCA) will not be taking General Meeting in October and a long His plan could include the retention numerous other local resources. The 1 st on the role of qualifying or endorsing list of agenda items. of Frank Clair Stadium and allow for a Edition of this document is due to be any of the businesses or services listed Controversy surrounds the future of permanent home for the Central released this year. A current draft of in the Guide. We are compiling this Lansdowne Park. The location of our Canada Exhibition. With City this document can be found at the information and listing it, as a Community Centre is up for discussion Council’s plan to proceed with OSCA web site at: community service only. and a decision must soon be made. The redevelopment and Mr. Chiarelli’s h ttp://www. cyberus.ca/~osca/Ess So, now what.... Fax 730-2566 or E- City of Ottawa has designated our intervention, OSCA will be discussing entialGuide mail [email protected], the present Community Centre, the Old the issue at our Board meeting at the Community businesses and persons information you would like listed in the Firehall on Sunnyside Avenue, a Firehall, Tues, Sept 15,7:30pm. Mayor performing services are a vital aspect first release of the guide. Be sure to Heritage Site. We plan to celebrate Jim Watson will present his position at of our community. The Guide will keep your description brief and provide with a plaque unveiling during our 8pm. I invited Mr. Chiarelli to speak as provide cuirait information about retail the following: Annual General Meeting, 7:30 pm on well but his attendance is not businesses in our neighborhood, as well - Your Name & Business Name (if Wednesday 14 October. Please join us. confirmed. As always, OSCA Board as the other home based or personal available) ANNUAL SOUTH PORCH SALE meetings are open to all OOS residents. services. - A very BRIEF description of your S The 6th Annual Porch Sale date is 1A WINDSOR AVENUE- Whether your service or product is service Sat Sept 12. Thanks to businesses that PARK OR SALE? cat sitting or brain surgery, the Guide’s - Your location (if applicable to the donated draw prizes, the volunteer A second Public meeting will be editors want to hear from you. Tell us nature of the service you offer) canvassers, the many buyers and held Thurs Sept 17 at the Firehall. so we can include your service and - Your telephone or other contact participants who donate a portion of Glenda Zuker, the City’s Chief contact information in the upcoming information. their sales revenue to support OSCA Property Officer, responded to my edition. Some of the listing categories - Your fax & E-mail address (if activities. This event could not have letter for more details on the possible we have considered include: available) occurred without the work of Lora sale of surplus lands adjoining Windsor - Music Instruments and Instruction Inclusion in this directory is limited Lindsay and her organising committee. Park. I will provide those details at the - Tutors to persons or small businesses who See the report in the next OSCAR. meeting. - Help Around the Home & Garden either reside in Old Ottawa South or LANDOWNE PARK At a first meeting held 30 June, - Pet Related Services who conduct the bulk of their services REVITALIZATION those attending requested more - Home Handyman & Light in this area. As I reported last month, OSCA information and a City sponsored urged the City to consider making follow-up meeting in September so Lansdowne Park a real park. City more residents could attend. Ms. Zuker Council decided to go ahead with the feels another meeting is not warranted PEGGY MALPASS MALPASS LAW OFFICE next phase of the project which and asks for public comments to be Ste 304 includes further Public meetings Sept 9 provided by 30 September. She also Lawyer Mediator Arbitrator 151 Slater St Ottawa, Ontario, KIP 5H3 Trainer Facilitator at Lakeside Gardens, 6-9 pm, Sept 10, indicated the old ward yard office 235-8274 11:30 am - 2 pm at the Chateau Laurier building would be too costly to convert Dispute Resolution Design Services Fax: 230-7356

to a fieldhouse and would not be open your calendar. Be sure to attend the for public viewing as Council has not social event of the year when the City I boomerang kids presents provided direction to consider it for any of Ottawa and Heritage Canada host a other use. giant birthday party at Lansdowne Park LUNCHE/ THAT WON' Given her response, OSCA is beginning at 5:30 pm. Speeches, f COME BACK! organising the Sept 17 meeting to see if plaque presentation and a large attendees can help us arrive at a birthday cake will be supplemented by decision to support the sale and a concert by the Canadian Forces redevelopment or to push for the Central Band. A BBQ supper will raise property to become a part of the park. money to replace trees destroyed in the COMMUNITY CENTRE FUTURE ice storm. Ottawa restaurateur Dave Our sub-committee reviewing Smith will oversee the operation and options of moving to 214 Hopewell or Mayor Watson will honor citizens remaining at the Firehall have worked celebrating their own 100 birthday this over the summer with City staff and are year. about to issue their report. This will be MAYOR’S AWARDS FOR discussed at a search conference in COMMUNITY SERVICE B Af\ŒSH BftOWM BAG BOREDOM! September to recommend to the OSCA Mayor Watson has instituted a new Join us on Thursday nights, September 17. and October 1 Board how we should proceed in award for community service to for seminars that will help you to create magnificent gauging public opinion on the matter. recognise residents of Ottawa who have munchables for your munchkins! Sessions will be from 7:30 We expect one preferred made a significant contribution to the to 9:30 at the store and your host will be Joanne Lalonde, *The Chef Next Door", as seen on Rogers’Daytime". redevelopment option for each site will City. If you know a deserving person, be considered. Any improvements will send a letter of nomination outlining be subject to the normal City budget why you think that they should be an exceptional consignment shop process which means changes will recognised. For more information call 056 Bank 5treet 730-0711 likely take years to implement. 244-5300 ext. 3027. Nominations ABERDEEN PAVILION close 20 September 1998. Mark Saturday September 19 on MAYOR’S MESSAGE

BY JIM WATSON, MAYOR OF OTTAWA

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS: BUILDING BRIDGES, BUILDING COMMUNITIES, BUILDING A FUTURE n these «times of fiscal Communities that work in restraint and government partnership with the City enjoy _J downsizing, all levels of closer control over the facilities government have been forced to and services that affect them re-examine their financial most directly. By taking charge situation and develop new ways of the day to day operations of of delivering services to their their neighbourhood communities. Through community centres, sponsorships and other recreational parks and Alternative Service Delivery (ASD) pathways, community groups are initiatives the City of Ottawa is taking a more hands-on role within meeting the challenge of maintaining their own neighborhoods. This sort of services without increasing taxes. involvement strengthens the ASD initiatives come in many community by providing those services forms. From sponsorship and which are best suited to their needs and partnerships to employee takeovers and by fostering a strong sense, of communitization, the City is community pride and ownership. developing new ways of doing ASD, I believe, is one way to bring business. Some current examples of about substantial change in the way the ASD programs within the City of City of Ottawa conducts its business. 730-2500 Ottawa include Cognos’ sponsorship of ASD provides the City with an the City’s wading pool program, the opportunity to reach out to the private community’s operation of the sector to ask for their support and Now Serving Client^From One Location aT Dovercourt Community Centre and the expertise. City’s operation of parking facilities on By working together with our 1183 Bank St. Federal lands. All these are ASD partners in the public sector, the private programs that work. They work for our sector and within our own partners, for the City and for the people communities, the City of Ottawa has The Cut Above Welcomes All Their Clients At the of Ottawa. developed new ways of providing the New Location with Special Savings September 16 - 23 For our private sector sponsors like people of Ottawa with the services they Cognos, sponsorship presents a want and the fiscal responsibility they On Highlights. wonderful opportunity to gain profile need. within the community and show Your City Council is working hard Call 523-1100 - CUT ABOVE Ottawans just how dedicated they are to bring you and your community the 730-8500 - ATLANTIS to die people and the city they love. high quality facilities and services you The City is also working with need. If you have any questions or private sector partners to develop new suggestions regarding City of Ottawa ways of doing business that benefit services, please do not hesitate to both our partners and the Ottawa contact me. I am here to help. YOU’RE INVITED TO THE PARTY! taxpayer. By turning to the private Mayor Jim Watson sector for their expertise and resources, 111 Sussex On Saturday September 19, all of their respective political parties. the City is able to provide taxpayers Ottawa, Ontario, KIN 5A1 Ottawa residents, their It is also where the troops of Lord with facilities and services which would Tel- 244-5380, Fax- 244-5379 friends and family are invited Strathcona’s Horse camped on their otherwise be beyond our means. to celebrate the Aberdeen Pavilion’s way to the Boer War and the Princess 100th anniversary. Patricias assembled before being sent Built in 1898, at the close of the to France during World War 1. SENIOR ADULT HIKING Victorian era, the Aberdeen Pavilion, Marty Ottawans have very fond and better known as the Cattle Castle, is touching memories of times spent at The City of Ottawa's Active safety of all participants on the trails. one of the last great exhibition halls the Aberdeen. Whether it be skating in Living Club's Fall Hiking Besides hiking, information workshops which trace their origins back to the the winter or coming together with Program starts Monday, and socials are part of the program. Crystal Palace of 1851, where family to enjoy the exhibits and September 14. New participants are The Fall hiking program continues until representatives from throughout the displays of the Central Canadian welcome to join the fun. The program Friday November 20. British Empire gathered to display their Exhibition, the Aberdeen Pavilion is a is been designed for people age 60+ to The cost is $30 per person ($38 for technical, agricultural and artistic special place for all of us. enjoy the great outdoors in a safe, non City of Ottawa residents) and you achievements. On September 19, we will celebratè healthy and fun-filled environment. can attend all three hikes each week for The Cattle Castle is the last all that the Aberdeen Pavilion means to There are three levels of hikes each this fee. surviving example in Canada, and Ottawans. With food, musical week. Beginners hike Wednesdays 9:30 The program is one of several probably in North America, of the entertainment from the Canadian to 11:30 am. Intermediates on activities offered by the Active Living glittering 19th century display palaces Forces Band and historical displays, Mondays from 9:30 to noon and Club. During the year, members may whose elaborate decorative effects and this promises to be the party of the advanced hikers go on Fridays from take part in cross-country skiing, vibrant colours were the very essence century! snowshoeing, hiking, walking, cycling 9:30 am to 1 pm of a trip to the fair. Saturday September 19,1998 Everyone is encouraged to come out and canoeing. As well, there are The Aberdeen Pavilion, named for 5:30pm - 9pm information workshops, social pot-luck on the days they are most comfortable Governor General Lord Aberdeen, has The Aberdeen Pavilion with, allowing than to walk at their luncheons and out of town trips. a colourful history. It was in this Lansdowne Park, Ottawa own pace and build up their endurance. Annual club membership is $50 building that the original Ottawa If you have any questions about this As endurance builds, they tend to go on ($58 for non City of Ottawa residents) Senators, the Silver Seven, won the event, or any other question regarding more hikes. Many of participants now which covers all activities the Club Stanley Cup, and where John City services please do not hesitate to hike three days a week. puts on. For further information on Diefenbaker and William Lyon contact 244-5380. On each hike there is a staff leader hiking or the Active Living Club, call Mackenzie-King were chosen leaders and trained volunteers to ensure the 798-8734. SEPTEMBER 1998 .§ THE OSCAR § PAGES

REGIONAL REPORT

BY CLIVE POUCET, REGIONAL COUNCILLOR Do You Know... n my first summer as simple. Development at Regional Councillor, I've Lansdowne should Hulse, Playfair & McGarry welcomed the reduction in complement, not prejudice our committee and council communities. This means 1. not has the following options for funeral pre-arrangement. meetings. It's been great fun to replacing existing community join in tugs-of-war, serve centres with Lansdowne hamburgers and host the annual redevelopment; 2. ensuring a 1. FORETHOUGHT* INSURANCE PLAN Poets and Boats Regatta. Work substantial portion of Forethought9 Plan payment options can be individualized to has continued however, on a Lansdowne Park stays in the meet your needs. number of important issues. public domain - streets and squares 2. PREPAID TRUST PLAN LIGHT RAIL remain public spaces, not private Payment for your pre-arrangement is held in a Guaranteed cul-de-sacs;and 3. outdoor green Investment Certificate with the accrued interest being applied Public sessions and consultant to any cost increase at time of need. spaces linking Bank Street to the studies for Phase 1 are complete. We 3. PRE-ARRANGEMENT WITHOUT PREPAYMENT are preparing to. go to Council in Driveway and indoor recreation Your funeral plans may be recorded with us without obligation September for the go-ahead. The facilitates are expanded, not in the privacy of your nome or at any of our locations. Carleton- Lebreton line was chosen. diminished. ■Central Chapel 315 McLeod St. ■West Chapd 150 Woodroffe Ave. Approval was given for five temporary ARTS INDUSTRIES ■St. Laurent Chapd 1200 Ogilvie Rd. stations at South Keys, Confederation Councillor Hume and 1 have ■Simplicity Plan* 584 Somerset St. W. Heights, Carleton, Carling at Preston launched an Arts Industry study to look |i "In 1998 Memorial Chapd and Lebreton, with the possibility of the kinds of regional policies and & Cremation Services Wakefield Walkley and Gladstone, costs programs which would assist our S’*- permitting. Costs include five stations region to benefit from the growth in the Please send information without any obligation to: at $4.5 million, trains at approximately arts industries occuring in other Name $9.5 million and line upgrading will be Canadian cities. For a copy of the Address required. Total estimated cost is $22.5 discussion paper, contact my office. I City Prov« Postal Code million. Note that 1 kilometre of recently visited Edmonton to see how Phone (Optional) transitway is $15-25 million, not business, municipal government and Mail to: 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1A2 including buses while 8 kilometres of artists have combined to create a light rail, including trains will be $22.5 vibrant, exciting artistic community. Jrfulse, Playfair ÔC McGarry million. I’ll report on this trip next month. Chapels & Cremation Services BRONSON & TRAFFIC TAXES Apetis, the citizens' committee The province has restructured the 233™ X 143 McGarry Family Controlled looking at ways of mitigating the property tax system across the province WWW.hpmc.ca Brian McGarry CJELO. Sharon McGarry, President impact of traffic on Bronson, has been so property tax will underwrite busy during the summer. Workshops province-wide services such as will be held this fall in the Bronson education. While I support the notion corridor from Old Ottawa South to of equal funding for education in North should be bom out of income taxes. pay less. (At the same time, city centre Centretown to explore ways of dealing Bay and Ottawa, I don't support This message must be repeated over schools will be closed.) In 1997, a with the effects of traffic speed and property tax used for this provincial and over to provincial MPPs until they smaller portion of your tax bill went volume. equalization. understand the download has not toward paying education taxes. In 1998 Tree planting, different lighting and Why? Property assessment doesn’t worked and people are well aware it is everybody pays the same rate across reduced speeds are some being reflect ability to pay province-wide a book-keeping fraud designed to make the province of Ontario. considered. Come out and participate service costs. One example. You earn the province look fiscally responsible 4) Province-wide reassessment by when the workshops are announced. A $55,000 dollars in Toronto or Ottawa and local governments look like the provincial Department of Finance traffic calming study gets underway and own a four bedroom house. An spendthrifts. has seen about 70% of the residences in this fall for Glebe and for Main Street. individual earning $55,000 in North Here are 80 pages of new provincial Capital Ward increase. (Mine included) guidelines and regulations boiled down 5) What can we do? Regional In Old Ottawa South, we will be Bay or Brockville also owns a similar to 5 points planning for the rebuilding of Bank four bedroom house. Assessment on Council has the power to phase in 1) To determine your 1998 assessment related increases for Street. To get involved, contact my each will be very different, yet the residential property tax, multiply your residential properties and we are doing office. salary or income the property owner current value assessment by .01944. that. This also applies to assessment earns is the same. LANSDOWNE PARK For example: 182,000 x .01944 = related decreases, (properties Taxes must reflect ability to pay Redevelopment continues to plague $3538.00. experiencing an assessment-related and must be fair. This system is us all. My own bottom line is very 2) The province reduced the total decrease will receive a reduction in the neither. Provincial civil society costs tax burden for owners of first year, a larger reduction in the multi-residential units and shifted it to second year, and the full amount in the all other classes of property. (Council third year.) Célébra ting has no power to fix this problem.) If you have any complaints, 3) Provincial takeoyer of education suggestions or questions, please call means former OBE ratepayers will pay my office 560-1224 4th ANNIVERSARY more and former CBE ratepayers will 29 Aerobics classes weekly ~ Fully Equipped Strength Training Room, Cardio machines Also available : Personal Training, Massage Therapy and Morning Child Care

15% off first 100 regular memberships METAL RECYCLING (Offer expires September 30, 1998) The Old Ottawa South 4H Club will recycle your unwanted and broken small metal goods such as BBQs, small appliances (eg. toasters), metal deck chairs, steel ducting, MOMENTUM ATHLETICS metal pipes of all kinds, metal odds & ends (aluminum, steel, The Finest Fitness Club serving the Glebe § Ottawa South iron, copper). Preferrably clean -plastic, briquets refnoved. 858 Bank Street at 5th Ave. Will also take car, truck, snowmobile and motorcycle batteries, mason jars and coat hangers. No large appliances. Call Davis, 730-5972 and help young people keep the 237-4747 environment clean. Business Hours : Mon - Thur. 7am to 10pm, Fri. 7am to 9pm, Sat/Sun 9am to 5pm SEPTEMBER 1998 § ™ OSCAR § PAGE 6

CHOOSING DOG TRAINING

BY LYNN YOUNG DENYS ❖ BUILDS ♦ DESIGNS esearch is a very important socializing your puppy along with Award Winning Licensed Carpenter & Designer tool to use before making any some basic obedience training. I Roofs & Chimneys large purchase. This is why suggest that you don't train a puppy repaired Dormers & Skylights many people use it before they with a choker or any type of restrictive added purchase a dog. They spend time collar, since this can harm your puppy. Bay Windows seeking out information on breeds, If you need a basic obedience class for installed Decks designed breeders and the costs of owning a dog. a dog six months or older, ask about & built This same process can be used when class size. A limit often dogs will allow bathrooms renovated Kitchens you are looking for a trainer or one trainer to be attentive to his or her redesigned obedience course for you and your dog. clients. If the classes are larger, ask if Patios Doors installed Retaining Walls There is no certification course for they have assistants to help during the built dog trainers in Canada. There is no classes. policing system to control unethical If for some reason you can not Complete Personal Service by Paul Denys trainers. There is the national Canadian travel to a class, private training might ♦ Home Renovations Association of Professional Pet Dog be the answer for you. Since you can ♦ Diagnostic Investigations Trainers, but they have no way of not observe a private trainer at work ♦ Design Consultations ensuring the public knows who is, and before you decide to hire them, your who is not, a reputable trainer. Even if alternative is a complimentary ♦ Heritage Restorations a trainer has been in business for consultation. This will allow the trainer ♦ Jobs of All Sizes , twenty years, they may not be the best to provide you with references, Arrange for an Appointment trainer. credentials and their theories on So how do you go about finding a training. Private trainers are also 236^6516 way to have your dog trained safely and recommended if you have a specific 54 Mason Terrace ♦ Ottawa ♦KIS 0K9 : effectively? Here are some rules you problem with your dog and you have www. cyberus. ca/~pwdenys/index. html ; can follow when you are looking for a already completed a basic obedience dog trainer. course. Trainers are listed in the “pets” You will probably have to sign a section in the yellow pages. This can be contract before you start any program. very misleading. The size of the ad Like any contract, read it thoroughly. Is LEGAL BRIEFS does not necessarily mean it is the best there a refund policy or a chance to BY GARY STEIN, SOUTH OTTAWA LEGAL CLINIC place to go. So, to start, ask your vet, make up missed times. MU you be he Tenant Protection Act landlord for all matters starting from neighbors who have attended obedience charged for rescheduling replaced The Landlord and the assignment date. classes or the humane society for their appointments? What equipment do you Tenant Act in June. This Tenants entering into any recommendations and comments. have to provide? Is there restriction on article highlights what the new law says arrangements like this should protect Once you’ve complied a list of how many family members can attend about a tenant who wants to assign or themselves by always putting it in trainers and phone numbers, you classes or private sessions. You should sublet a unit. writing. should start asking questions. also have to provide proof that your First, some definitions: ! ‘ Yoii will find that you have two dog's vaccinations are up to date for the RULES FOR SUBLETTING • Subletting is when a tenant allows different options to consider; 1. classes safety of aU the animals present. The new law does not give tenants a another person to take over .the unit, for puppies or basic obedience for older “ Training “is "an essential part of right to sublet. It-states that they may * for a defined period of time. The dogs and, 2. private training in your owning a dog. If it is done properly, do so with the landlord's permission. tenant will move back in when that home for puppies or older dogs. you and your dog will have a long and The landlord is also prohibited from period ends. A typical example is If you decide on classes, you should enjoyable relationship together. acting unreasonably or arbitrarily when subletting your house for the summer be able to attend a class without your Lynn Young is trainer and owner a request to sublet is made. then moving back in September. The original tenant remains liable to dog to observed how the trainer of DOGMA dog training. For • Assigning is when a tenant wants to the landlord even while the subletter is instructs. If you need a puppy class, information on how to select the right move out permanently and have residing in the unit. The subletter is make sure there is a strong emphasis on trainer for you, call her at 730-0102. another person take over the unit for liable for losses to the original tenant, the duration of a lease. not the landlord. ASSIGNING A LEASE LANDLORD'S FEES What is the process for assigning a The high fees which landlords lease? A tenant should first ask their sometimes charge to allow a sublet or landlord to consent. If the landlord assignment are not permitted. refuses to consent, or does not respond Landlords may only charge reasonable within seven days, the tenant then may actual out-of-pocket expenses. Tenants give notice to the landlord terminating should not pay high fees for this the lease thirty days later. This request. Ask for an explanation of the approach is useful because it would let fee. If it still does not seem reasonable, tenants end their tenancies early instead tenants may refuse to pay and apply of having to wait to the end of the lease. instead to the Tribunal for an order If a tenant thinks the landlord might confirming that the sublet or try to hold them to their lease, the assignment is valid. tenant can apply to the new Ontario APPLICATIONS TO TRIBUNAL Rental Housing Tribunal for I encourage tenants to make use of confirmation that the tenancy is the new Tribunal. It is located at 255 terminated (see below). Albert Street, 4 floor. My impression is What is the effect of the that the application forms are user- assignment? Where a tenant assigns the friendly, the tribunal staff is helpful lease with the landlord's consent, the and the process is meant to be quick, outgoing tenant's obligations to the inexpensive and less formal than court. at Sunnyside landlord ends. Even if the original lease T.X1X Bank S*t« So, if you think your landlord is being is still running, the law overrides it. The 730-2887 unreasonable when you are trying to outgoing tenant only remains assign or sublet your unit, getting the responsible to the landlord for matters order you need from the Tribunal might dated from before the assignment. The be faster and easier. new tenant (called the assignee) becomes solely responsible to the SEPTEMBER 1998 § m OSCAR § PAGE 7

PLANNING FOR SEVEN THORNE d> CO. GENERATIONS a garden and gift dtore BY SHANNON LEE MANNION th few years back, when getting impoverishes us and others. To celebrate our 8 Anniversary an inexpensive compost»* He warns if we continue to deplete we’ve decided to renovate* — but from one's municipality was environmental capital faster than it first we need to clear the shelves. all the rage, I put in my dibs and regenerates,' it is very likely we will So, we are holding a... brought home a huge box of parts. The extinguish more species and perhaps, instructions were similar to those for the human race. STOREWIDE CLEARANCE SALE assembling the Canadarm; at least I The book’s title refers to an thought so. I said to myself, "Now aboriginal tradition that specifies (20—70% off regular priced) what?" whatever is done now must have no th th I did not have to wait long for the deleterious effect up to seven Mon* Sept. T4 - Sun. Oct. 4 answer. A student living next door generations after. Nickerson reiterates peered over the fence and boasted how the findings of the 1987 Report of the *We will be closed for renovations Oct. 5th-8th he had put together one for his parents. World Commission on Environment That was all I needed to hear. and Development, known as the 802 Bank Street 232-6565 He assembled. I supervised. Thus Brundtland report. began a . unique neighbourhood "Many present efforts to guard and experience. Not only did he put the maintain human progress...and to PARENT & CHILD SURVIVAL GUIDE composter together, he asked if he and realize human ambitions are simply v , • BY MEGAN DOYLE his roommate could bring over their unsustainable. They draw too heavily, vegetable scraps. Then the people too quickly, on already overdrawn STROLLERCISE ARRIVES IN OLD OTTAWA SOUTH living above him asked if they could, environmental resource accounts. They oomerang Kids is already a You are advised to wear comfortable and very soon, people from up and may show profits on the balance sheets mecca of sorts for new shoes and bring a bottle of water. It is down the street were soon shuffling of our gçneration, but our children will mothers of Old Ottawa South a gentle way to get back in shape after along with overflowing plastic inherit the losses." (and beyond). On September 8, it having a baby - and you don't have to containers. What we established over Nickerson uses the analogy of the became even more so when worry about child care. the first couple months was the human body to explain sustainability. Strollercise arrived in our Lyne Burton, co-owner of backyard equivalent of the office water If we don’t stop growing, our bodies neighbourhood. Boomerang Kids says that she wishes fountain. would become unmanageable. Boomerang Kids is now hosting one that there had been something like We felt good about doing our bit to Likewise, as a civilization, we must of the newest offerings in the world of Strollercise when she was a new reduce what would previously have also stop growing before we are too big physical fitness. This walk with your mother. been dumped into a landfill site. We for our planet. baby in a stroller is an aerobic workout This fall, the store will also host looked for unique things to compost: "If we look at our accelerating as well as strength training for the new Lunches that won't come back! - pet frir, our own hair, cloth, rope, exponential growth, we can understand mother. Banish Brown Bag Boredom seminars paper, feathers and, of course, what our cultural heritage has not Your new baby enjoys the sights as that will help you to .create vegetable scraps and garden refuse. prepared us for; there are limits to what the synchronized strollers march along "magnificent munchables for your We talked about composting. we can do to the Earth." the pathways of the Canal, as well as munchkins." There are two sessions, People combed garage saies for Discussions by the composter were enjoying the company of other babies. September 17 and October 1 at choppers and grinders to create a mulch often intense but not heated. No one And you have an opportunity to meet 7:30 p m. Admission is free, but you that would compost more quickly. We would chastise a neighbour for not some new mothers. Kim Either, who is must register in advance. Joanne had a common goal, to reduce our composting their carrot peels or for a certified fitness instructor and new Lalonde, The Chef Next Door on garbage output and recycle what driving their car when they could have mother of a 14 month old boy, leads the Rogers Daytime will host these remained. We talked about what it walked. classes. informative and fun evenings. means to pursue and live according to But, I clearly remember the looks of Classes began September 8 at Boomerang Kids is just another life-based values rather than reproach when someone said they 10 am and are ongoing every Tuesday reason why Old Ottawa South is such a accumulation and waste. didn’t have the time to bundle their morning. There is no charge for the great place to be a parent. Someone brought out Planning for newspapers or wash out cans for the workout and it goes on rain or shine. Seven Generations by blue box. Would-be mothers talked environmentalist Mike Nickerson and about bringing children into being if it Dear Councillor Berg, discussions followed on how to achieve meant further burdening our crowded a sustainable future. Sustainability. planet. 1A WINDSOR AVE Think of it as two words: sustain Questions lead to thought, thought We were appalled to read in run and toilet area, additional space for and ability. If we don’t use our ability to speculation. And answers. OSCAR that City staff park benches or another sports field. to correct our self-indulgent lives, we Nickerson's book outlines the problem I tried to have the park The bungalow could become a daycare won’t sustain the human race into the and suggests solutions. It is up to us as designation removed from 1A Windsor facility, a supervised clubhouse for next millennium. We’ll make it to 2000 individuals to think about it, first for Ave the above address without public teenagers, canoe/kayak storage area, but to 2500? Don’t bet on it. themselves, then for their communities, consultation. Thank you for stepping etc., etc. Neither confrontational nor then for the greater good of our world. in. Since October 1992, several young Windsor is a dead-end street and it preachy, Nickerson points out exactly Whether at the office drinking families have moved in and there are a is doubtful it can take much more what we must do if we want our fountain or backyard composter, lot of very young children around. They housing. Even a low rise apartment children's children and their children to discussion leading to awareness and need both space and safety. building should be out of the question, have a place on this planet. cooperation are key elements for On any evening, the park is filled but that is the latest rumour circulating In Planning for Seven Generations, determine responsible action. Mike with parents, kids, dogs and people on the street. Neighbours are concerned subtitled, Guideposts for a Nickerson's book is available at Arbour passing through. The baseball because the increase in traffic would be Sustainable Future, he predicts where Environmental Shoppe on Bank St or diamond, tennis courts, basketball intolerable as would the additional we are headed if we ignore the warning at www.cyberus.ca/choose.sustain. court and children's play area are all pressure on the park. I am sure our signs and continue to live in a way that busy. In winter, the hockey rinks are neighbours on adjacent streets would well used, so the park is never empty, not be very happy either. even at night. And it is not just a We realize this empty lot represents neighbourhood park. Around five pm, dollar signs, but filing it for a cavalcade of cars comes down development is not acceptable. Windsor. These are people who make Expanding the park is. Please keep the use of the sports facilities or walk theii; designation as park land and involve dogs. residents. Wee hope the mayor, our The park is so well used that it former councillor, will support you. needs to be enlarged. The city yard at Barbara M. Freeman 1A Windsor could be turned into a dog Gabriella Goliger SEPTEMBER 1998 § rm. OSCAR § PAGE 8

Consultez 1© Check the City o/t Ottawa Kan des activités Activity Planner de la Ville D'Ottawa Fttus Jptoyour schedule Conditionnez-vous à inscrire l’activité Swimming lassons for all ages and unique ways to keep fit in the water. physique à votre horaire Weight training and fitness programs such as cardio Des leçons de natation pour tous les groupes d'âge et des façons uniques de and strength,spinning and women's body and muscle rester en forme grâce à des activités aquatiques. toning. Des programmes de musculation et de conditionnement physique, notamment Outstanding skating programs in learn to skate, figure , des programmes d'entraînement cardiovasculaire ou en force, des séances de « spinning » et des programmes de musculation à l'intention des femmes. skating,speed skating and hockey. Des programmes de patinage exceptionnels, pour les enfants et pour les adultes. Instructional and open sports programs. Des activités sportives libres ou avec moniteurs. Creative programs in dance, drama, music and visual Des programmes d’activités créatrices : danse, art dramatique, arts. musique et arts visuels. • Convenient to access • Customized to your needs • Faciles d'accès • Adaptés à vos besoins • Excellents moniteurs • Abordables • Excellent Instruction • Affordable Consultez le Plan des activités de la Ville d'Ottawa pour connaître les programmes Check the City of Ottawa's Activity Planner of ; >X-icç-'rXÔvr*>i 'ï récréatifs et culturels offerts et « planifiez » votre horaire de l'automne et de l'hiver. recreation and cultural programs and plan your fall Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui! Si vous n'dvez pas reçu le Plan des activités, rendez- and winter schedules. Register now! If you missed your vous à la piscine ou au centre communautaire le plus près de chez vous ou copy, visit your nearest pool or community centre or composez le 244-5300, posté 1 - 4057. call 244-5300, ext. 1 - 4057. OPEN HOUSES Journées portes ouvertes - Services communautaires Department of Community Services Étude des programmes et installations de loisirs, d’arts et du patrimoine Leisure, Arts & Heritage Programs and Facility Study Discuter des orientations futures de la Ville en ce qui concerne la mise en place d'installations et leur répartition, de même que la prestation de programmes visant les To discuss the City's future direction in the provision and distribution of facilities and the delivery of leisure, heritage and arts programs. The study addresses the issues of equity, arts, les loisirs et le patrimoine. L'étude porte sur les questions suivantes : équité, optimisation des coûts, qualité des services et possibilités de partenariat. cost effectiveness, quality of service, and potential partnerships. Open House 4:00 • 8:00 p.m. Durée : de 16 h à 20 h Sept 28th: Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, Community Hall, 1265 Walkley Road. 28ssept.: Centre récréatif Jim-Durrell, salle communautaire, 1265, ch. Walkley. Oct 1 st: Routhier Community Center, 1 st Floor Lounge, 172 Guigues 1er oct.: Centre communautaire Routhier, salon du 1er étage, 172, rue Guigues. Oct 6th: St. Laurent Complex, Library Meeting Room-. 525 Côte Street. 6 oct.: Complexe St-Laurent, salle de réunions de la bibliothèque, 525, rue Côté. Oct 7th: Tom Brown Arena, Community Hall, 141 Bayview Avenue. 7 oct.: Aréna Tom-Brown, salle communautaire, 141, avenue Bayview. Oct 8th: Lakeside Gardens, Atrium , Britannia Park,2805 Carling Avenue. 8 oct.: Jardins Lakeside, atrium, parc Britannia, 2805, avenue Carling. Information: David Dixon 244-5300, ext. 1 - 3339. Renseignements : David Dixon, téi. : 244-5300, poste 1 - 3339.

rkvis à tous les contribuables de la Ville d’Ottawa! | (Business and Residential) Taxpayers (propriétés commerciales et résidentielles) the mailout affinai property tax bills • La réforme fiscale effectuée par la Province a entraîné un retkrd dans la mise à la poste des factures de taxes finales cette année. this yean "Y * Vous avez déjà reçu une facture de taxes provisoire. tnierim bill,: • * Votre facture de taxes finale de 1998 vous sera envoyée à la mi-septembre, \bur final 1998 tax bill Will bë mailed out to you in mid-September. VOTRE PAIEMENT SERA EXIGIBLE LE 30 OCTOBRE 1998. -Iis DUE OCTOBER 30, 1998. Le Conseil municipal voulait s'assurer que les contribuables J: Çhy Couhçll wa$ concerned that taxpayers facing significant increases confrontés à une hausse importante des taxes foncières recevraient in their tag bills should be given as much support as possible. tout l'appui possible. Par conséquent, la date d'échéance du Accordingly Council extended the filial due date from September to paiement final des taxes foncières a été rejportée de septembre à octobre. De plus, le Conseil a appuyé la décision de la Municipalité OétoN*.iVJtoaddMo^^Cotnial supported regional government's régionale de prévoir un programme de report pour ce qui est de la decision M a deferral program for residential tax increases. hausse des taxes foncières résidentielles. j^.fiuyctiieaf-iitfpfïiftAtJori» please call 244*5656. • •• Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez téléphoner au 244-5656. j^JfhfGf^^Oitam^mbsiteaMress is: http://eip.0tta1m.0n.ca L’adresse du site Web de la Ville d’Ottawa est la suivante : http://viHe.ottawaMn.eej

This program applauds the clean-up and beautification Un programme qui souligne les efforts efforts of individuals, groups, schools and businesses d’ embellissement et de nettoyage des citoyens, des throughout the City of Ottawa. groupes, des écoles et des entreprises de la ville d’Ottawa.

What type of project deserves an award? Quel type de projets peut être primé? Outstanding initiatives which contribute to keeping Les projets remarquables qui contribuent à rendre Ottawa Ottawa clean and attractive. There are many ways people une ville propre et attirante. Les gens peuvent, de help to keep Ottawa clean and green - nombreuses façons, rendre la ville d’Ottawa propre et we want to hear about them! verte, et nous voulons les connaître!

Who can be nominated for an Qui peut être mis en award? Community Pride LE PpOÇRAMME pES.PRIX DE nomination? Anybody! This includes business ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS N’importe qui ! Qu’il s’agisse de gens owners, community groups, meriTë~civique d’affaires, de groupes schools, service groups arid communautaires, d’écoles, de groupes individuals of all ages. • QUESTIONS ? 244-5444 de service et de particuliers de tous âges.: The Community Pride Program Le Programme de fierté civique 111 Sussex Drive 111, promenade Sussex Pour poser votre candidature ou celle 5th Floor, Operations Branch 5e étage, Direction des opérations ~ d’une aiitrê personne, To nominate yourself or Ottaway Ontario Ottawa (Ontario) faites-nous parvenir une lettre * someone you know, KIN 5A1 K1N5A1 ou une télécopie dans laquelle : send us a letter or fax Fax: (613) 244-5410 Télécopie : (613) 244-5410 ;§§ ï : ; : i '' *. j£.;••• ÿous décrivez;: describing the project to: Please send a photo if possible. Envoyez une photographie si possible. ' :J;: . le projet li l’adresse indiquée. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY ANGRY?" MEMBERSHIP DRIVE YOUR ONLY CHANCE

BY PAT KEALEY f you are concerned about the proposing mitigating measures. SCA’s (Ottawa South Area 2 (east of Bank to Riverdale impact of the expanded Airport The session will be run by the Community Association) from Echo Drive to Billings Bridge). Expressway, otherwise known as RMOC from 9 am to 2 pm. Carleton membership drive is over Area Rep - Doug Stickley. Block Reps: Bronson Avenue on Old Ottawa South, University has offered the use of the again for another year. Thanks to a Lorraine Cômelius, Glen Elder, Janet October 24th is the likely date for a Athletics conference room and staff wonderful bunch of block and area Bax, Karen Batsch, Ron Pelton, Sheila public consultation session on the lounge. reps, old and new, we now have close Casey, Tom Lawson, Barry Leighton, expansion. For more information contact Greg to a thousand members....wonderful. Terry Winsor, Pat and Morris This will be, collectively, the one Wright, 730-3040 or by e-mail, It’s a big job to try to call on every O'Callaghan. and only public chance to try to affect gawright@cyberus. ca. home in Old Ottawa South and it Area 3 (west of Bank and Cameron the outcome, especially in terms of couldn't happen without the dedication south to the Rideau River). Area Rep -

of the block reps. But there are still Mike Lascelles. Block reps: Weld Shop on Line IIHIIMI some blocks without a rep and in a Dwyer, Judy and Christina Lascelles, WW VVi community of more than 7000 people, Susan Leah, Ada Marcantino, Karen 3othecary.on.ca we'd be happy with even more Crighton, Peter Hall and Loti members. We are doing well and we’re Harreman. growing, thanks to you. Area 4 (Ossington and north to Many of our members are young Hopewell, west of Bank to Sloan A Health Outcomes Pharmacy Dedicated to Meeting Patient’s Needs people with young families who use the Street) Area Rep, Michael Jenkins. 778 Bank Street programs at the Firehall, but a large Block reps: Joanne Vanasse, Wilder (Between Second & Third in the Glebe) Tel: 234-8587 proportion are older people who love Boucaud, Fran Doy, Leslie Hours: Mon, Tues & Sat 9am - 6pm / Wed, Thurs & Fri 9am - 8pm / Sun - Noon - 5pm living here in this unique older part of Llombreaud, Diane Hiscox, Megan the city, bounded by the River and the Doyle, Michael Bossin, Paulin family, Canal, with its wonderful Parks and Brown family, Jan Fedorowicz facilities. Area 5 (Bronson Place to Seneca They’ve raised their families here and Colonel By Driveway to and are happy to support and Sunnyside) Area Rep: Craig Turner. encourage the, ongoing work. and Block reps: John Graham, Pat Eakins, advocacy of our community Leanne Vardy, Marc Jorgenson. Please Join us... and getyour association. Things keep changing at Area 6 (Roslyn to Bank St, Colonel Blood Pressure and City Hall and Regional Government. It By to Sunnyside). Area Rep: Lora :: :i is extremely important we have a voice Lindsay. Block reps: Cheryl Witowski, ' 0hoiosfteroL$F^;.. • • i there. OSCA provides that voice. Laurie Smith, Mary Lee Parker, Thanks to all the block reps who Tammy Giuliani, Kathleen Semananyk, checked by a registered nurse volunteered their precious time to offer Pam Fitzgerald Sunday, September 27J 1pm - SpmM memberships to everyone on their Area 7 (Sunnyside to Main, sblock. Many have hill time jobs and Riverdale east to Rideau River). Area families and other volunteer jobs. Some Rep: Peggy Stewart Block reps: Derrik Build your immune system have new babies, some are retired. I Keefe, Harry Chandler. Peggy O'Shea, up this fall with... ** Natur al00 Sources realize how busy you all are but we all Estelle Smith, Bea Bol, Heidi Garaets, appreciate the time you give to OSCA. Rosa Venuta, Laura Oster, Daphne Jamieson Vitamin E Holista Area 1 (east of Riverdale, Billings L'Anglaise. Echinacea Bridge to Sunnyside) Area Rep - Pat If you were away and missed your BK 400IU Natural Source i2o’s 60 soft-gel Kealey. Block reps: Missy Fraser, Jane block rep, drop into the Firehall or send capsules Sminisky, Fiona Macintosh, Marie in the membership coupon on the flyer. Claude Savoie, Susan Park, Joe If you'd like to be a block rep or an area #™ Wilkinson, Trudy Sutton, Jill Hawkins, rep, phone me at 730,2627.We'd love 7 É; Jmm Stock up Now! Norma Stansbury, Julie Vergara, Cecile to have you on our team. d with this coupon only with this coupon only Villeneuve, Catherine Thurm. Expires: Oct 31/98 Expires: Oct 31/98 J-Club and New Members welcome! A treasured reputation... aHwmm .. . built on trust. THE GOLDEN AGE KELLY FUNERAL HOMES BY ALEX MASON Kelly Family Owned * enture, Vision, Vitality and provinces and territories. Versatility. This is the motto People of all ages are invited to the of the Ottawa Valley e? 1998 performance which 'blasts off Theatrical Seniors (OVTS) as they from earth completely and 'broadcasts' continue to pursue their mandate of songs and dances of various countries providing an opportunity for local from an OVTS satellite. seniors to develop, pursue and enjoy Rehearsals are underway for the their musical and theatrical talents. show ROCK-IT ROUND WITH US to be Under the direction of Isobella performed on Friday, October 23, at Walker, this group performs an annual 7.45 pm and Saturday, October 24, at musical variety show to enthusiastic 2 pm Anyone interested in performing audiences. Each show involves a with the group should phone Isabella panorama of solo and group singing Walker at 828-2622. There is a Kelly Funeral Home serving and dancing with vibrant costumes and The performances will be held at the your community. sets. Adult High School auditorium, 300 235-6712 Starting in 1996 with a spirited and Rochester Street, Ottawa. Tickets are colourful song and dance tour of the $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 *Canadian Owned - Ottawa and Seaway Valleys, the group and a $9 per person group rate for 12 Independent of International Funeral Conglomerates N expanded their horizons in 1997 with A or more persons. For information trans-Canada Musical Ride featuring and/or tickets, call 236-4381. songs and dances from all the Canadian SEPTEMBERI99^§™^OSCAR^PAGE^O

ALZHEIMER PROGRAM EXPANDED Professional Nursing & Home Support for: BY JANICE BRIDGEWATER Locally owned and operated, WeCare offers professional health and s a result of partial funding will harm themselves. family support services on a 24-hour basis. received from the Ministry of In addition, caregivers must cope Prpfessional Nursing Care Health, Abbotsford Senior with the heartbreak of watching a Private Duty Nursing / Pre & Post Surgical Care / Nursing Visits / Centre is looking forward to expanding spouse or parent lose the very essence New Moms & Child Care / Staff Relief the Alzheimer Day Program currently of their identity. Home Support Services offered at the Centre 2 days each week. The day program at Abbotsford Personal Care / Homemaking / Companion-sitters / Housecleaners These day programs, for seniors in the offers these caregivers a small measure early stages of Alzheimers Disease who of relief and provides the client with an Special Needs: available on request. are being cared for in the community, environment where they are valued and are a crucial component of the long where large doses of laughter and iwecare term care system. friendship are the order of the day. Home Health Services The goal of day programs is to The program, offered each day by assist people struggling with the staff and three volunteers, is organized Call us for a free in-home needs assessment. disease to retain their existing skills of around a theme. It includes activities 523-9888 daily living and to enhance their self- such as crafts, cooking and puzzles 24 Hour Service...7 Days a Week esteem. In the early stages of this specifically designed for people coping devastating disease, most people are with Alzheimer Disease, as well as lots Where peace of mind has a home address. aware things are going very wrong. It of time for each participant to enjoy can be very frightening to cope with individual activities. confusion and memory loss and to deal Continuing a long tradition of with the awareness things will slowly meeting the needs of seniors living in VICTORIAN TEA get worse. the community, Abbotsford Senior Caregivers, for their part, face the Centre is pleased to be able to offer an BY PHILIP COOPER frustration of caring for a beloved expanded Alzheimer Day Program. For ccompanied by tea, scones to promote the farm." Similar feelings family member whose mental abilities information on Day Program and how and light music, the Friends were held by Friends President, Eric are slowly declining and who cannot, in you could become as a volunteer, call of the Farm paid tribute last Moore, who hinted the tea could double many cases, be left alone for fear they Janice Bridgewater at 230-5730. month to Ottawa's Victorian heritage or triple in size if held annually during while celebrating their tenth the summer. anniversary as a non-profit In view of the event's success, a organization dedicated to the warm appreciation is extended to all preservation, protection and those who helped make the tea enhancement of the Central possible. In particular, the Friends of Experimental Farm. the Farm would like to thank Caroline Held beneath a clear blue sky Leomardelli (Harp), Jeff Miller (Flute) between the hours of 2 and 4 pm, and the Recording Industry Music Sunday August 9, the Victorian TëâP Trust Pund for providing the live was attended by nearly two hundred music, Ron Karam and the Green guests, members and volunteers. Valley restaurant for providing the For many visitors, the tea was an scones, biscuits, and jam and Tim excellent opportunity to enjoy the Crook and Take a Break for providing pleasant surroundings of the the tea. Arboretum. For others, however, the Thanks also to our four tea servers, tea was the perfect occasion to display Louise Moore, Pamela Brunt, Alice their finest Victorian attire! Being the Machachek and Betty Sparham. first event of its kind since the Special thanks to Director of Events, establishment of the Friends of the Diana Dakers and volunteer, Nora Farm in 1988, many tea-takers hoped Campbell, for their efforts in the event would become an annual organizing the event. Finally, the tradition. Friends of the Farm would like to Having seen the signs for the tea thank all of those who joined us in while passing through the farm's traffic celebrating our tenth anniversary. We Your Health — Our Committment circle, farm supporter, Julie Berry, hope to see you again! If you are thought the tea's Victorian theme was a interested in the Friends of the Farm, excellent idea. "Given the area's contact Elaine Teillet at 230-3276 or history, a Victorian Tea is a lovely way fax 230-1238.

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COME SEPTEMBER he Ex has come and gone, the has written a sequel, Recipe for Bees, kids are back in school and the to her highly-praised The Cure For fall book season is almost Death by Lightning. Keith Oatley, upon us. Publishers' lists are swollen whose Case of Emily V, won the with new titles from novice and Commonwealth First Novel Prize, hardware familiar authors vying for the book offers up A Natural History. Alice buyer's attention. There are a few new Munro has a new collection of short novels of note, adventure stories, stories due for release, Michael We Rent Fertilizer Spreaders, biographies, military histories and Ondaatje a book of poetry, another wave of Princess Di books. Handwriting, and playwright Tomson Lawn Rollers & Wheelbarrows The big book of the season, the one Highway a fabulist first novel, Kiss for that everyone is waiting for, is Tom the Fur Queen. Wolfe's A Man in Full, his first novel Over her protests that she's not dead We Sharpen Knives, Scissors, Tools since The Bonfire of the Vanities yet, Margaret Atwood is the subject of & More which encapsulated an entire decade two new biographies, Rosemary and gave the world the phrase, Masters Sullivan's The Red Shoes, which traces of the Universe. the early part of her career and Nathalie A million copies of this nine Cook's unauthorized and We Repair Windows, Screens & hundred page social satire set in self-explaining Margaret Atwood. Atlanta are rolling off the presses, Charles Lindbergh is also the subject of Patio Doors earning the man in the ice-cream suit an a pair of biographies, his daughter Ask for Details advance reported at between five and Reeve’s Under a Wing and Scott We Deliver seven million dollars. Listed at $39.95 Berg’s Lindbergh which has already STORE HOURS 234 - 6353 US, Canadian readers can expect to pay been bought by Steven Spielberg. four bucks more thanks to the tumbling Princess Di, unable to protest, is the MON-WED 8:30 AM TO 6 PM Loonie. victim of another half-dozen books THURS&FRI 8:30 AM TO 9 PM John Updike and Beck are back ranging from the headline-grabber The SAT 8:30 AM TO 6 PM with Beck at Bay and there are new Day Diana Died to an "intimate SUN 11:00 AM TO 5 PM novels on the way from Philip Roth, memoir" by her nanny. Susan Sontag, Alice Walker, Jeanette Muckraker Stevie Cameron is back Winterson, Stephen King and William with a political expose, Blue Trust, a Trevor. Former Brat-packer, Jay story “no one wanted told" - including BANK ST. AT SECOND AVE. Mclnemey a^d the misogynist, Bret me - as is William Kaplan with the Easton Ellis explore the world of high most long-winded title of the season, fashiQn in Model Behavior and Presumed Guilty: Brian Mulroney, the Glamorama and Sebastian Faulks Airbus and the Government of l J concludes a trilogy that began with The Canada, "the book the Canadian Girl at the Lion d'Or and Birdsong government wants to bury”. Wendy with Charlotte Gray. Goldman takes on Bill Gates in The HEREIN LIE THE DEAD From the vaults come True at First Microsoft File and Robert MacNeil, BY KEVIN KITCHEN Light,, an unfinished Hemingway story the media in Breaking News, described about an African safari edited by his as Broadcast News meets Primary es tied in a leafy comer on the Billings cemetery in its Ottawa context son, Patrick; Archive for Our Times, a Colors. grounds of the Billings and will uncover some of the more collection of previously unpublished Scott Taylor and Brian Nolan, the Estate, under the shadows of interesting stories behind some of the poems by the late Dorothy Livesay and best-selling authors of Tarnished high-rise apartments is one of Ottawa's burials to take place there. a novella, Jacob’s Hands", wartime Brass, a merciless critiqueof Canada’s best kept secrets. What few people in The first burial occurred in 1820 collaboration by Aldous Huxley and troubled military, take a look at Ottawa know is that one of this city's and the last in 1961. Some of the dead Christopher Isherwood which peacekeeping missions that were not oldest cemeteries is situated on the were buried quickly with the barest of estate, and that an impressive selection Publishers' Weekly says "makes very peaceful in Tested Mettle: markers while others had elaborate of 19th century Billings tombstones, Forrest Gump look morally complex”. Canada’s Peacekeepers at War. The marble tombstones. At least one person made of Vermont marble, have recently Canadian authors have been busy publisher of Esprit de Corps magazine, died at the age of 97, some were just been preserved and are on special too. Wayne Johnson weighs in with his Taylor is also overseeing the infants; others were young adults who exhibit for all to see. "fictional biography" of Joey publication of Canada at War and had succumbed to cholera.. It is To highlight the cemetery and the estimated that 140 people are buried in Smallwood, The Colony of Unrequited Peace: A Millenium of Military Billings tombstone exhibit, the the cemetery, yet only 9 stones Dreams and David Adams Richards Heritage, in which yours truly had a Museum is organizing a special 2 hour remaining standing today, deterioration returns to the Miramichi with a hand. presentation on the history of the and vandalism having taken their toll. murder-mystery, In the Bay of Love All in all, a modest season with Billings cemetery, on Sunday, Spaces are limited and tickets ($ 10) and Sorrows. Gail Anderson-Dargatz something for everyone. September 20,2-4 p.m.. This talk and will go on sale noon on the day of the guided tour by local historian Dr. talk. For more information call the Glenn Lockwood, will place the Museum at 247-4830.

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SENIORS BENEFIT: R.I.P. BY GERRY LEDUC n July 28, Finance (and a few other exceptions), Minister, Paul Martin, was less than $ 11,616. Married announced the death OAS recipients may qualify for o f the Seniors Benefit. GIS if their combined annual Contained in the 1996 Federal income, apart from OAS, GIS Budget, this proposal never and a few other exceptions, is made it to legislation. Now that less than $15,168. the Old Age Security (OAS) You may qualify for GIS if and the Guaranteed Income your spouse is not a pensioner Supplement (GIS) are no longer to be and is not eligible for Spouse's phased out in 2001, let’s review what Allowance and your combined yearly we are left with. income, apart from your own OAS, OAS is a monthly benefit available GIS, and a few other exceptions, is less to anyone 65 years of age or over. You than $28,128. > must apply for OAS. It is not You may qualify for GIS if your automatically provided when you turn spouse is 60 to 64 years of age and 65. The current maximum annual your combined annual income, apart benefit is $4,905. from OAS, GIS, and a few other The benefit received is determined exceptions, is less than $21,696. In this by how long you have lived in Canada. case, your spouse may also be eligible Generally, a person who has lived in for a Spouse's Allowance. Canada for periods that total at least 40 The maximum annual GIS benefit is years (after the age of 18), may qualify $5,830 for single persons or for a full OAS pension. If you do not individuals married to a non-pensioner. meet the requirements for the full OAS Those married to a pensioner or pension you may qualify for a partial married to a Spouse’s Allowance pension, earned at the rate of l/40th of recipient can receive up to $3,797 per the full monthly pension for each full year. -;r. year lived in Canada after your 18th GIS income need not be included as birthday. Once a partial pension has pot of your taxable income. However, been approved, it cannot be increased when claiming a tax exemption or to reflect additional years of residence credit fof a dependent, any GIS in Canada. received by the dependent must be If your net income (after all counted as income for purposes offhe deductions except the OAS deduction deduction. ■ itself) is over $53,215, these payments Details of Canada’s income security a^e clawed back through a special tax at programs can be found in the Human a rate of $15 for every $100 of Resources Development Canada MEALS ON WHEELS additional income. OAS is completely booklet “Income Security Programs - clawed back for net income over Overview” or in the income support $84,235. Each individual’s income is section of their Internet web site NUTRITION. FRIENDSHIP AND INDEPENDENCE considered separately. Spouses’ www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca. ctober 4 to 10 is Meals on important. Delivered meals provides incomes aire not pooled for the Gerry Leduc, resident of Old Wheels Week, a time to focus good nutrition while allowing clients to purposes of the clawback. Ottawa South, is a Vice-President & on both the benefit of the use their limited energy for other tasks. The Guaranteed Income Retirement Specialist with Wood service to the client and the Clients are mainly seniors but may also Supplement (GIS) is paid to OAS Gundy Private Client Investments. He contribution of the volunteers who be those convalescing from an illness recipients who have little or no other can be reached at 783-7830 (Internet: deliver the service. or accident or those with a disability. [email protected]). Views expressed are The Meals on Wheels service is The cost is $4.20 for a hot meal or income. GIS must be renewed annually. not necessarily those of CIBC Wood delivered in your neighbourhood by $24 for a package of frozen meals. OAS recipients may qualify for GIS if The King's Daughters Dinner Wagon, Strong volunteer support, fund-raising they are single, separated, widowed or Gundy Securities Inc. This article is also known as Ottawa Meals on activities and funding by the Ministry divorced and their previous year’s for the information only. Wheels. The hot meals consist of soup, of Health allows the fees for the income, apart from the OAS and GIS main course, dessert and fruit or a salad program to continue to be affordable. and are delivered Monday to Friday The service would not be possible over the lunch hour. Frozen meals are without Meals on Wheels volunteers. also available. A package of a choice of Many are seniors. Some are working Southminster United Church seven frozen entrees or five entrees individuals and have the flexibility to (15 Aylmer Avenue at Bank Street) with five soup or dessert is delivered deliver on their lunch hour or they may once a week. do work shift work. Others work from Meals on Wheels is more than the home and use the delivery as an Welcomes You! delivery of food. The visit of a opportunity to be with others. volunteer brings a friendly contact. If There are even stay-at-home parents Please join us for Sunday morning worship for some reason there is no answer at who deliver along with their children. at 10:30 a.m. the door, the volunteer notifies the Whatever the situation, these Dinner Wagon office and the staff then individuals share a commitment to the 13 Sep 98 Sunday School begins telephone the client's contact. Usually community and a desire to assist 20 Sep 98 Sermon: "St. Jean Valjean" the client has been delayed at an others. A majority of volunteers deliver The Rev. James Christie appointment but from time to time, it meals once a week while others deliver 27 Sep 98 Sermon: "Who Me?" happens that the client is ill or may monthly or as a spare. The delivery The Rev. James Christie 4 Oct 98 Worldwide Communion have failli and is in need of assistance. schedule and the area is determined by 11 Oct 98 Harvest Thanksgiving As a result of the Meals on Wheels a volunteer's availability. A delivery 18 Oct 98 U.C.W. Service volunteer attempting to deliver a meal, route requires approximately two 15 Nov 98 Restorative Justice Sunday help can be provided. hours. The Rev. James Scott (former prison chaplain

Another benefit of the Meals on For information on the Meals on For more information, please call the Church Office at 730-6874 Wheels service is independence. Daily, Wheels service call the Dinner Wagon • meal preparation is often just too office at 233-2424. difficult but good healthy eating is very SEPTEMBER 1998 § m OSCAR § PAGE 13

RECLAIMING A NATURAL TREASURE BY SANDY GARLAND s.o.s. PUT FALL LEAVES TO GOOD USE SAVE OUR SOIL Trees are extremely important to for growing many of our native our neighbourhood. Look at woodland wildflowers that thrive in I the outcry over the shade of deciduous trees. Help the Brewer Pond Naturalization Project the ice storm last Spread leaves on your garden Bring your leaves to Brewer Pond this fall. We'll use them winter; didn't we all and mey’ll not only decompose to improve the soil for the many trees, wildflowers and shed a tear for the ■ » back into the soil, but they’ll grasses we're planting to restore this important stretch K. suppress weed growth in the loss or permanent m of the Rideau River. No garbage or garden debris please. deformity of a local ; W meantime. You’ll save on mulch landmark? F and fertilizer, and you won’t Leave bags intact or dump leaves out at the designated Every fall, those break your back weeding. depot area. trees shed millions of Put leaves into your composter. leaves onto our gardens, They break down quickly and yards and streets. And we throw add important nutrients to the them away or put them out for mix. MEETING THE KYOTO CHALLENGE collection. But gardeners know Bag wet leaves and place them is a that those leaves are worth sunny spot in your backyard. BY LINDA HOAD their weight in gold. All the energy and They’ll decompose over the winter, ow that this long, hot summer pollution related illness, increased material that trees put into leaves every and you’ll have plenty of rich, dark is drawing to a close. damage to our environment • all this year can easily be reclaimed. There are humus to spread on your garden Following the dramatic ice has an economic price tag we can no better choices for leaf disposal: next spring. storm and other weather extremes longer afford. • Leave the leaves on the ground Bring bags of leaves to Brewer we’ve heard about, perhaps it’s time to Unfortunately, Canadian around your trees. They contain Pond and help us turn a former pause a moment and ponder the impact commuters have little incentive to use exactly the right nutrients the trees parking lot into beautiful meadows of our actions on the global public transportation. The cost has need to produce another crop of of wildflowers. By mid-September, environment. increased over the past decade (due in green leaves next year. They’ll also we’ll have signs in place to show According to the National Round part to dwindling federal and provincial create the right soil and conditions you where to leave either bags or Table on the Environment and the subsidies) while the perceived cost of loose leaves. Economy publication A Strategy for using a car remains low. If an employer Sustainable Transportation in provides an employee with a transit Ontario, one of the greatest economic pass, it must be declared as taxable DEAR EDITOR, and environmental challenges facing income. Yet many employers provide the world is the control of C0 and their workers with free parking. While would like to voice my opinion on over and a more focused look towards 2 I other greenhouse gases that threaten to this is designated as taxable under recent opposition to Ottawa City the future is necessary. destabilize the climate and lead to Council's plans to revitalize I agree 100% with Mayor Watson's Income Tax Law, exemptions permit global warming. Lansdowne Parie. call to his opponents to "...show me the most people to receive this benefit Rising sea levels, increasing It appears that the loudest money...” with respect to saving Frank tax-free. regional aridity, drought and extreme opposition to these plans is coming Clair Stadium for a prospective Income tax-exempt transit passes weather events (floods, forest fires and from a small group of individuals who franchise. To constantly pin the hopes would provide equity for non-drivers as cyclones) cause human displacement, wish to bring a CFL franchise back to of fans on the return of a CFL franchise well as an incentive to change to a severe regional food shortages and the nation's capital. As a former to non-existent corporate support is mode of transportation with lower losses exceeding the financial employee of the now defunct Ottawa unfair. The time for talk is over and so, societal costs. Employer provided capabilities of the insurance industry. Rough Riders, I would like nothing I support City Council's move to "draw tax-exempt transit passes are a proven Under the Kyoto Protocol, Canada better than to see a CFL team alive and a line in the sand" and move forward incentive to use public transportation. has committed to reduce its greenhouse well in the city. with the plans to revitalize the area. Exemption of employer provided gas emissions by 6% of 1990 levels by However, a quick reality check If these plans spur the corporate transit passes from taxable income is 2012. Since transportation is the single shows that in order for another team to community to act, then so be it. expected to generate a 5% shift to largest source of greenhouse gas survive it would need strong backing However, nothing speaks louder than public transit, reducing emissions (or from both the corporate community and silence. I think it is time for the emissions, we will have to address our the growth of emissions) on average growing dependence on single the community at large. With the opponents to these plans to stop and 2%. Including this proposal in the next lack-lustre showing of support by listen to what the corporate community occupancy automobile travel. Federal Budget would help our either of these groups, during CFL is saying - they may just hear the The impact of technological government achieve its greenhouse gas President Jeff Giles' recent visit, it is answer. advances (cleaner fuels, better gas emission reduction goal. You could apparent that no such support exists. It Andy Donovan mileage, etc) resulting in lowered help convince this government to demonstrated the time for nostalgia is Resident, Old Ottawa South vehicle emissions, have been support employer-provided tax-exempt overwhelmed by the number of new transit passes. Write your MP, the cars and the increased distances Minister of Finance and the Minister of travelled. National Revenue. Increased car travel has many other For more information, can contact impacts on our society. Increased the National Task Force to Promote an DR. PIERRE ISABELLE traffic congestion, increased cost of Employer Provided Tax-Exempt providing infrastructure, increased cost Transit Pass, 738-3177, fax 526-1696. is pleased to announce that he has joined of health care due to accidents and Dr. Robert Crook & Dr. Joan Craig

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BYTOWN CO-OP NEWS As summer draws to a close, beginning, even if they have been early signs of fall begin to looking forward to coming to nursery appear. One of those signs is school. HOME REPAIR the end of vacation and the return of It is a good idea to prepare your children to school. child for some of the interesting things At Bytown, Cathy, Dorothy, they can expect, as well as planting the nsSOuMsu t Joanne, Sharon and Helen are back and idea that this will be her (or his) school \shj OLHJU jfyrttwMu looking forward to a new year with new and that Mommies and Daddies don't children to get to know. Parents have stay. call your neighbour in the chance to get involved in various Sometimes bringing something Ottawa South for a free estimate committees that work to keep things along from home helps to make the Michael Reynolds 730-1247 running smoothly at Bytown. initial transition. Although separation Children make new friends as they from parents or caregivers may be a chose from crafts, painting, puzzles, hurdle to get over at first, the place toys and playdough activities to try. soon becomes familiar and the anxiety Æh=i *52* "\ Outdoor play is also enjoyed daily passes. ■i^figlnliTiliHil^ilaiiMlcBk (weather permitting) including sand If you would like more information, toys, tricycles and a climber. or if you would like to register your CALLING ALL 21/2-4 year olds! For many children, nursery school is child in either the preschool program (Mon to Fri, 9-11:30) or the afternoon théir first experience of being in a Now registering for Southside Preschool program by themselves, without a daycare program for children attending 2, 3,4, or 5 mornings per week 9-11:30 am parent or care giver. It is not unusual to morning kindergarten, call Cathy 3 afternoons per week 1-3:30 pm suffer from separation anxiety at the Brown at 730-4384. Southminster United Church (Bank & Aylmer) call 730-5819, or stop by for a visit soul H s A MARQUE LAFLAMME Registered Massage Therapist KMMmmSSm IH I ILJ Therapeutic massage, for treatment of: whiplash • neck/shouUer stiffness • headaches SOUTHSIDE PRESCHOOL back pain • stress management • sports injuries BY LYNDA HANSEN Covered by most health care plans, including P5HCP. Southside Preschool offers a skills. Weather-permitting, we will be program for 2V2 to 4 year olds using our play yard overlooking the Free Parking 237- 9000 Jare interested in having fun Canal. Special events during the school experimenting with puzzles, sand, year include having a children's 11' Avenue Court - 99 Fifth Ave. Suite 7 water, play dough, art activities, performer come in to entertain the blocks, bikes, climbers and much more. children, a Christmas party and the year There is also an opportunity for the end Family Barbeque. children to enroll in an additional music Southside Preschool, a non-profit GLEBE COLLEGIATE RESPONDS TO program. The qualified staff at nursery school, operates from STUDENTS'REQUESTS Southside encourage the development Southminster Church, Bank and of independence, resourcefulness, Aylmer. You may choose from 2 to 5 BY HEATHER BASER curiosity, creativity, and responsibility mornings per week, 2 to 3 afternoons In 1996, the School Council Racks for about 40 bicycles are to and provide a program that stimulates per week or a combination of both. carried out an extensive survey of be installed in the front campus along a child's awareness of music, nature We're off to a great start at student attitudes and concerns. the fence on Glebe Avenue. These have and friendship. Southside. Registration is on-going, so Since the beginning of the school year, been built by the school board shop and Two large sun-filled rooms are come by and visit our school, or call the School Council, Mr. Dagenals, the financed from the school budget. used; one for large muscle activities, 730-5819 for more information. principal, and Mr Everett, vice- As most of you know, the the other for fine motor and cognitive principal have been working on Ottawa-Carleton School District Board responding to several of the identified budget has been cut dramatically and priorities. You may have seen the there is now considerably less money results of some of those activities. for maintenance than there has been in The shower heads in the girls' the past. For those of you who want to Arbour change rooms, a long standing gripe show your artistic talent, 4 by 8 boards Ottawa Valley’s Environmental Shoppe because they were so low, have been are available which you can decorate as 800 Bank St. in the Glebe (613) 567-3168 raised. Mr. Cluff, the building you wish. Once completed, these can be supervisor and his team worked with displayed in the cafeteria. Let us all by -5-. :;V- the school board plumbers to do this to keep the painting on these panels over the spring break. And a full-length rather than on regular walls - the mirror has now been installed in the custodians will have much less time in change room to replace the old the friture to repaint. Please contact Mr. distorted one. Dagenals if you would like to exercise Some of you may have already your artistic talents. played with the new volleyball net Next year, the School Council will which has been installed on the front work .with the Students’ Council to campus. This was financed from the identify 2 or 3 things to fix or purchase proceeds of the Coke machine. in response to students' requests. You Most of the clocks have been have the opportunity to make your synchronized so that they are more priorities known through the school accurate than previously. Again, the suggestion box in the School Council school budget picked up this cost room. We encourage you to voice your (which is surprisingly high because the opinions. Back to School Stuff clocks are difficult to adjust). On the web @ www.arbour.on.ca

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HEALTH FOR SMALL BUSINESSES BY RICK SUTHERLAND, C.L.U., C.F.P., R.F.P. icture this. Ally runs a ihcome from other sources very successful art cannot exceed $ 10,000. gallery operating out of Of course, like all tax her family home. She recently changes, some conditions SET.F-EMPI.OYKD? hired her husband James as a apply. There are limits on how fulltime employee. James much, can be deducted for Whether you are home based or not. resigned his government job to yourself and your family. James Let us show you how to enjoy peace of mind. 'accept the new position with and Ally were pleased to find We offer total financial planning services. Ally. One of the things James this financial benefit. left behind was an extensive health The next surprise came when they insurance plan. James and Ally were discovered that the insurance industry now on their own to find an insurance was prepared to offer a group health RICK SUTHERLAND, CLU, CFP, RFP company willing to offer health and dental package to self-employed 1276 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A7 benefits to self-employed people people who work from home. In fact Tel. 798-2421 working from home. some insurance companies will insure e-mail: [email protected] or http ://www.invested-interest.ca They both recognized that as little as two to nine family members. government cutbacks are shifting the If your situation is like James and cost of health care in Canada. One Ally, you may find a pleasant surprise cannot assume that government health when you shop for a health and dental plans will take care of all health insurance plan. The insurance industry TUB TEAS problems. So they went shopping for a is responding and the government is BY ALLEN MAYER plan that suited their needs. offering financial incentives for you to Bathing, in a tub of tea? You calming, relaxing, stimulating, In doing their research, they found purchase private health coverage. bet! The latest pampering detoxifying, softening, cleansing, that self-employed individuals are now Speak to your insurance or financial trend is to relax in a bath of moisturising and toning. able to take advantage of one section in advisor to see if you qualify for the tax therapeutic tea or herb blend. The extract formulae can be added the 1998 federal budget. Starting in savings. Many herb, tea and bath product directly to your bathwater but the dried 1998, it is proposed that self-employed This is a monthly article on companies are now marketing various teas and herbs should first be simmered people are allowed to deduct premiums financial planning. Call or write to methods of preparing plant therapies on the stove for 10 to 20 minutes and paid for health and dental insurance as Rick Sutherland CLU, CFP, RFP with for your bath. And why not? Green tea the entire decoction added to the a business expense. To be eligible they your topics of interest at 798-2421 or and herbs offer many therapeutic bathwater. Tea and herbs require the have to be actively engaged alone or as e-mail at rick@invested-interest. ca. qualities which can be beneficial when higher stove top temperature to release a partner in their business and their applied to the skin. In addition, the their benefits. The ingredients are wonderful aromas of some of these available in a disposable paper teabag products have additional form, in a re-useable cotton bag or in a NEW VOLUNTEER INFORMATION aromatherapeutic effects. piece of tied muslin. Make your own by EXCHANGE Products vary, but can include loose loosely tying some muslin around your *vTy«î;irTtniTr-i*i■ i* , i r • ! ■■Nu'--'.r inuï- '■■■- ' -• — leaf tea and dried herb or extracts from choice of teas and herbs. Decorate it BY CHERYL LEDGERWOOD tea or herbs. Salts and even oatmeal or with a bow and give 'it as a gift. tock exchange not giving you a weeks, volunteers work closely with bean, are also sometimes added. Tea is Allen Mayer is proprietor of the Tea good return on your staff to offer each participant a special rich in astringent and antioxidant Party, 103 Fourth Ave in the Glebe and investment? Come find out day of group and individual activities. benefits. Herbal ingredients have he can be reached at 238-5031. how a small investment of time can The structured activities are various beneficial effects including earn you a wealth of satisfaction and specifically designed for people coping sense of accomplishment. with Alzheimer disease, including The Glebe Centre, 950 Bank St., baking a cake, helping someone set the across from Lansdowne Park, invites table or do the dishes, taking a walk GORDON CONSTRUCTION anyone interested in volunteering with along the canal, giving a manicure or seniors to drop by on Monday, simply sitting with someone and CUSTOM DESIGNED RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS September 28, between 1 and’8 pm, to listening to their life story. In return, SINCE 1983 investigate the many volunteer volunteers gain experience and the opportunities available. Through satisfaction of making a difference for informal displays and information a person with Alzheimer’s disease and packages, visitors will learn about the their caregivers. many resident programs in the Tower In the residences, volunteers can and Bronson Place that rely on help out days, evenings and weekends volunteer support, as well as the need with therapeutic activities such as for volunteers to assist with weight lifting, gardening, activation Abbotsford Senior Centre’s expanded and music appreciation or spend one- Alzheimer Day Program. on-one time with individual residents. Staff members will also be present The Pastoral Care Department to answer questions. Brief, formal needs volunteers to act as worship presentations at 2 and 7 pm will leaders, musicians, worship service highlight some of the special volunteer escorts and pastoral care visitors. And • CUSTOM DESIGNED ADDITIONS needs and outline the recruitment, these are only some of the possibilities. • MAJOR RENOVATIONS screening and orientation process for For more information on the New • ATTIC & BASEMENT RENOVATIONS potential volunteers. Volunteer Information Exchange or any • KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • CUSTOM CEDAR DECKS Volunteers, for example, are a of the volunteer opportunities, call • INTERLOCK PATIOS & DRIVEWAYS crucial component of the Alzheimer Volunteer Services at 238-2727 ext. Day Program. For one day, every two 323. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: - architectural design & permit drawings g - building permit & minor variance procedures - expert construction • written guarantee www.gordonconstruction.com 594-8888 58 MAIN STREET AT HAWTHORNE SEPTEMBER 1998 § ™E OSCAR § PAGE 16

SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY NEWS BY HELENE MERRITT reen Thumb Garden Centre hope everybody has had a lovely opportunity to say hello to Sue il summer! Certainly, the number of Townley who will be joining us again 14 Norice St, Nepean cassettes we loaned out indicate after having been away to look after that everybody spent a good amount of Caleb, her and Jim's youngest son Zellers Personalised professional time either travelling or at the cottage. (their firstborn will NOT be given service — just ask for We have had nonetheless had a busy away to a wicked fairy). Meadowlands Dr W Mary summer. We've been busy, weeding, Judy Aranoff who has been with us 9i *o Top quality plant material weeding, weeding our garden of books, this past year will be leaving to go to > OS < season discounts longer borrowed after an initial flurry Education as Sue resumes her duties S-i T3 ‘g of popularity. after the Labour Day weekend. O Norice St Bulbs for Spring flowers, O S including crocuses, tulips, These books will however continue NEW PHONE NUMBERS hyacinths, daffodils, and to be of use to the Library, since we Green Thumb many more will be holding a Book Sale on Please note that our new September 12, a date which will telephone number is 730-1082, fax 228-0224 Landscape (Malta coincide with the Ottawa South Porch number is 730-2884 one call does it all HORTICULTURAL TRADES ASSOCIATION Sale. We hope to have a number of EVENTS attractive books to offer for purchase to • Sept 12 - Book Sale children and adults alike. Prices for • Sept 24 - Storytelling Fundraiser, used articles range from 500 to $ 1 with Old Fire Hall. 7:30-8:30 pm SPINAL CARE AND CHILDREN a few specially marked items. We would also like to take this CHILDRENS PROGRAMS BY DR. KEN BROUGH opportunity to invite you to a • STORYTIMES FOR 3 TO 5 YEAR OLDS healthy spinal column is a spinal column. Slouching in classroom Storytelling Fundraiser to be held -Mon -10:15 am, Wed-2:15 pm. very important part of a seats forces the spine to curve September 24 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at • SATURDAY STORYTIME for 4 to 7 student's daily life. There are unnaturally and can cause stress in the the Old Fire Hall, 260 Sunnyside. years - Sat -10:30 am. two distinct ways students can mistreat lower to mid-back regions. Niki Divito and Gail Anglin started • BABES-ON-THE-LIBRARY & TIME their spinal columns. They can Leaning forward in a chair also telling stories at the Old Fire Hall FOR Twos pre-registration begins improperly c^rry too much weight in places too much pressure on the lower approximately 15 years ago and September 23. Reach us at their school bags and they can have spine. Good posture can be obtained by although they are now telling stories in 730-1082, then press 5, then press poor posture while seating. When this ensuring that the height of the student's different locations, they are happy with 3. happens, the nervous system, which is chair allows the feet to rest flat on the this opportunity to get together again We're looking forward to seeing housed in the spinal column, cannot floor with the thighs roughly parallel to and entertain us for an hour with own you. Please don't hesitate to call if you perform efficiently. The nervous the floor. Most schools cannot afford their brand of tale-spinning on behalf have any questions system is responsible for our immune the luxury of providing adjustable of Ottawa Public Library. system, which in turn is responsible for chairs for each student, but some In the meantime, you might take this fending off colds and other infections. innovative measures could be used. For Students carry heavy burdens to example, shorter students whose feet school every day. According to a 1990 don't reach the floor, could use COMMUNITY THEATRE study at the University of Kinderklinik, telephone books as a foot rest. BY ALEX MASON children cany between 10-25% of their Students can be at their desks for he New Star Children's Theatre years old, Junior for children 5-8 years body weight in their school bags. Most extended periods of time, leading to Company is presently in old and Senior for children from 7-16 children are more than capable of muscular fatigue and discomfort, rehearsal for its October years old. Fees cover general transporting this weight to and from usually in the back, arms, shoulders performance of The Little Shop of administrative costs associated with school every day, but the real problem and neck. Students should be able to Horrors. running the programs and a is "how" they do it. take frequent, short breaks beside their An unique organization for children professionally produced video of the The weight and position of the desks during class time allowing for 4-16 years of age, instruction is given major production for each cast school bag can be a determining factor circulation to stimulate the blood flow in the fundamentals of acting, singing, member. in faulty posture of the vertebral of dormant muscles, which, in turn, will dancing, lighting, sound, costumes and Little Shop of Horrors will run at column. The human spine is very combat feelings of tiredness. set design/dressing while stressing the Alumni Theatre, Carleton University, efficient for carrying symmetrical If a student is Unable to leave his or self-discipline essential to the ensemble Friday, October 23, 7.30 pm and loads. Asymmetrical burdens, such as a her desk, they should try to incorporate nature of theatrical productions. Older Saturday and Sunday October 24 and book bag supported by one strap on a some stretches while seated. Students children showing special aptitudes 25, at 2 pm. student's shoulder, can cause lateral should be encouraged to drink water receive instructions in stage Tickets go on sale September 8, bending of the spine. This could be a (instead of pop) between classes management, lighting and sound design $12 for adults and $10 for children 12 factor contributing to the surprisingly because a hydrated body is more alert and operation. and under. For further information call high percentage of schoolchildren with and productive. Most carbonated The Company offers three 764-1029. measurable scoliotic curves. A simple drinks are counter-productive because programs. Kinderama for children 4-6 solution is for students to carry a of caffeine and sugar. Breathing knapsack bag properly with one strap properly by taking deep breaths over each shoulder. The student’s body through the nose and ouf through the would thus be supporting a mouth once every hour will also symmetrical load which is healthier for enhance the ability to relax and learn. the spinal column. To learn more about children and Heavy school bags are not the only chiropractic care, contact the Glebe culprit that may stress your child's Chiropractic Clinic at 237-9000. COMPLETE QUALITY OFFSET PRINTING SERVICE

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TERRY FOX RUN VOLUNTEERS 18th Annual Terry Fox Run, Sun Ottawa Health Services Sisters of wsfâcm Sept 20. Carleton U, 9am - 4pm. Start Charity have a variety of volunteer and finish from Davidson Dunton Tower. positions at several locations. Call Pledge sheets at any Carleton service Caroline Horgan, 562-6364, Mireille VIDEO center or CUSA, Suite 401, Unicentre. Roy, 782-2761 or Dominique Laforte, For info or to volunteer, call Claire 824-1720, NEW RELEASES IN SEPTEMBER Gilbert, 520-6688. SCOTTISH DANCING SEPTEMBER 1 Player’s Club Dra THEATRE 3 Ninjas: High Noon Act Ride Com Ardbrae Scottish Country Dancers offers Titanic Dra Happy Together Int Ottawa Valley Theatrical Seniors present free trial adult classes. Mon, Sept 14,21, Barney’s Great Adventure Chi Fallen Angels Int their ‘98 show Satellite, Fri Oct 23, Sat 7:30pm, Glashan Public School, Homegrown Com Casper Meets Wendy Com Oct 24. For info and reservations call 28 Arlington. No partners reqd. For info Dream for an Insomniac Com Addams Family Reunion Com 236-4382. call 761-9580, Dangerous Beauty Dra SEPTEMBER 6 My Giant Com

SOUTHMINSTER EVENTS UKE TO SING? Primary Colors Dra SEPTEMBER 29 Wild Things Thr Cor Boil-Sept 13, Rummage Sale- Irish Singers of Ottawa looking for new I Love You, Don’t Touch Blessing Sun Oct 16-17; Apple Campaign-Oct 18; members for 4 part choir, traditional Me Com Rift Sun Christmas Bazaar-Nov 28 and starting music, other styles, experience not City Unplugged Sun SEPTEMBER 15 Jungle Book:Mowgli’s Sat Nov 7, Centre Seven Out of the Cold essential. Starts Wed Sept 9, 7:30 pm, Lady and the Tramp Chi suppers, Nov-Mar, co-sponsored with St Patrick’s Hall, 280 Gloucester St For Story > Fam Wide Awake Com Mrs. Dalloway Dra Stârgare^^âris^^^^^^ info call 234-8546,729-3338,567-9040. A Price Above Rubies Dra Chinese Box Dra City of Angels Dra The Real Howard Spitz Com AUCTION VOLUNTEERFAIR Incognito Thr Still Breathing Com Mercury Rising Act Nick and Jane Com 51 RCAir Cadet Squadron auction, Fri Sept 25, noon to 2:30pm, Main Hush Thr For Hire Thr Glebe Community Centre, Sept 20, noon Branch, Ottawa Public Library, 120 Deep Rising Hor Two Girls & a Guy Com to 4 pm. Trillium Jazz Band, BBQ, free Metcalfe at Laurier. For info call He Got Game Dra Object of My Affection Dra 237-6879. SEPTEMBER 22 Twilight Thr Nightwatch Thr BOOK SALE PIANO DUO Friends of the National Library are Irene Woodbum Wright and Marlene 1123 Bank Street 730-1256 collect books for their Annual Giant Sale, Basarab present a benefit concert for Oct 2-4. Take books to Chapters Rideau King’s Daughters Dinner Wagon, Sun Oct 25,2:30pm, First Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Ave, $10/$8 undo* 12. For PRESCHOOL inih/ticketâl^33-2424^^^^^^^ Now registering for Southside Preschool, SALVAIPE CLASSY ADS. 2,3,4 or 5 mornings a week; 9-ll:30am; 2 to 3 afternoons a week; l-3:30pm; Benefit Dinner & Auction, Thurs Oct 1, SoutlmmKte^)hMiÆâl^30^819^^ 5 :30pm, for youth & community projects CLASSY ADS are free for Old Ottawa South residents and must be submitted in El Salvador. Tudor Hall, 3750 in writing to The OSCAR, The Old Firehall office by the deadline. Your name and SPEEDSKATING Bowesville Rd. For info call 233-6215, phone number must be included. Only your phone number will appear\mless you 596-1542,219 Argyle, Ste. 411. specify. Please make sure your phone number is correct. Ads will be run for one Ottawa Pacers registration, Tues & month only. The Editor retains the right to edit or include and takes no Thurs, 6:30 pm, Dulude Arena, from responsibility for items, services or accuracy. - Sept 8. For Info, call Dennis Duncan, 592-8681. LOOKING FOR FOR SALE

OS house, private sale, preferrably near Antique, white wrought-iron % size Carleton Univ, Call 730-1012 bed, new box spring set. $500 neg. FOREST FLOORS Walking partners for daily, early aft, Call 730-4762 evgs, wknds OS walk, beginner level. Fun, friendly 3 adorable pine saplings ready to grow people need apply. into giants. $5 ea or free. Call Julie (w)737-8600/(h)523-1319 Call Harry 231-3523 Space in dry garage, OS, to store Small qty coal. Free. Call 236-3460 seasonal belongings. Call 730-1317 REFINISHING ♦ INSTALLATION ♦ REPAIR Wood burning fireplace insert, black/ Etes-vous française? 4th gr. girl in ♦ Do you have a diamond in the rough? brass, 29"h, 39"w, 16.5"d, min opening immersion wants to perfect her 26"w,22.5"h. $200. Off-white sofa, Stop hiding/your hardwood floors with aging ♦ conversation, 3:30-5:30 one day/week, down pillows. $100. carpet ànd have them refinished. our home or yours. Call 730-1317 Call Joanne/Lloyd 238-1260 ♦ Most hardwood floors can look new again with a I'd sell my very own Mother....but I'd little attention. Call us for an estimate. rather not. We want to buy a Brio train CAREGIVERS * P.S. We do stairs too, as well as repairs large and small. set but want to hold onto our house, and my Mother. Kids outgrown theirs? Glebe Home Child Care is* seeking Call Lisa/Peter 763-783. caregivers for infants, toddlers, older JOHN CURRIE, 63 CAMERON AVE. OTTAWA, ON. K1S 0W8 kids. Resource centre, lending library, equipment provided. PHONE (613) 566-9060. MISCELLANEOUS Call Katharine 233-1957 Piano lessons, first lesson free. Call Julia Campbell, B.A. 730-1830 SEPTEMBER 1998 § THE OSCAR § PAGE 18

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NOVEMBER DECEMBER Glebe Dental Office 6 67's / London (7:30 pm) 4 67’s/Erie (7:30 pm) Dr. Khaled Hashem D.D.S. 7 67's / Oshawa (2:00 pm) 6 67's / Kitchener (2:00 pm) BOARD MEMBER. MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA 12 Peter, Paul & Mary in concert 10-20 The Christmas Craft Sale • BRACES • TEETH WHITENING 13 67's/Guelph (7:30 pm) 11 67's/Belleville (7:30 pm) • WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION 14 67's / Kingston (2:00 pm) 18 67's/Windsor (7:30 pm) • ROOT CANAL TREATMENT 18-19 The Ottawa Construction & Building Product Show 29 67's / Kingston (7:30 pm) • CROWNS, BRIDGES, DENTURES 20 67's / Sarnia (7:30 pm) 31 New Year’s Eve Party NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 27 67's/Toronto (7:30 pm) 738(A) Bank St. (at Second Ave.) 27-29 The Ottawa Wood Show 232-2222 Emergencies: 232-2610 29 67's / Owen Sound (2:00 pm)

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