Replacement of Outdated Sewers Underwa Y

Includes some of oldest in Ottawa Replacement of outdated sewers underwa y by KATHIE MAAS only for he drainage of surface water. But as progress gradually So they're out there digging up replaced backyard privies with toi- your street again and your head- lets and other forms of indoor ache's getting worse every minute? plumbing, this imposed an increas- And you can't tell if that high- ing pollution load on the rivers pitched whine is one of their in- receiving discharge from the sew- fernal machines or just Janey ers. In addition gradually more of putting a headlock on Billy in the the surface land became paved in back room? developed areas. Water was pre- Well, try to cheer up. There really vented from draining freely over the is some rhyme and reason behind ground and flooding probmems de- the seemingly demonically deafen- veloped. ing demolition exercise. And even if Such pressures resulted ip, the it's not your street they're digging construction in 1919 of thé Rideau up, you history buffs can just put River interceptor in Ottawa, which your feet up and read on because intercepted sewage for treatment you might find out a few things before letting it flow into the river. about this community even YOU The areas served by this sewer are didn't know. Ottawa South, the East part of the Ottawa South is one of the older Glebe, and Ottawa East. parts of the City and like other older areas contains two types of But even this system was not Sewer construction on Belmont Avenue sewer systems. The older one is a designed to be large enough to ac- combined system where both storm commodate the total flow during was sometimes allowed to drain and sanitary (surface drainage) intense rainstorms. Overflow repiaced with new separate sewers into the river unheated. sewage are carried in one pipe. The chambers were constructed to pre- in this area, which is why those Local combined sewers con- newer system, which is now being vent flow from backing up into infernal machines are out there tinued to be installed until the installed, is a partially separated basements at these times. But even digging up your street. The city's early 1950s. By then this area was one in which sanitary and storm this did not prevent mixing of present five-year plan calls for highly developed and it became city flows are carried in separate pipes. sanitary and storm flows and con- replacement to be completed in policy to install separate sewer It might help you to know that sequent pollution of the river in 1982, if council continues to ap- systems throughout the area. sewers were originally intended times of peak run-off, when water prove financing and policy on an Except for a small area northwest annual basis. of the Queensway, all combined sewers are being systematically SEWERS (continued on page 3) During seven year history OSCAR^shows changes, reflects community spirit Text of the General Manager's Incorporation of the Community Reports presented at the Special Assoc, changes the legal basis of BNA Act to perform General Meeting of the Ottawa all the Association's parts, includ- south Community Assoc., Inc. on ing OSCAR. It does not, indeed it May 1, 1980. could not, change its human basis. The paper is only as strong as the by JOHN MANSON people willing to participate in it. at National Arts Centre OSCAR, asthe Community Assoc, This participation is a many-sided as a whole, has grown and changed thing, including: getting advertis- a great deal in the last 7 years. ing, writing articles, taking pictures, by KATHIE MAAS 1957, presently living only a few What began as a mimeographed editing copy, layout, graphical de- blocks from the Firehall at 31 newsletter, became a quartrly tab- sign, distribution, paying the bills, Ottawa South's own BNA Act will Southern Drive. They were formerly loid, produced nine to ten times a and collecting our debts. We have be performing their cabaret show in stage and musical directors, re- year. All this development has been been fortunate to have had, over the the Studio of the National Arts spectively, of the Savoy Society. accomplished using volunteer la- years, a number of people willing Centre for eight days starting July 4. In the five or six performances so bour. We have also enjoyed the to do these things. They did it The BNA Act "Purveyors of Music far at the Firehall, BNA Has sold out steadily increasing support of our because they felt it was important, and Humour to the Nobility and every time. Following a Journal re- advertisers, most of whom are and even, occasionally, fun, to do. Gentry," has enjoyed phenomenal view suggesting they ought to be Ottawa South business people. Unfortunately, most of these success sicne beginning to perform performing at the Arts Centre, the The paper remains very much a people must remain nameless to- regularly at the Firehall. Formed invitation to do so was issued by community affair. Its original man- night. The list of those I know is around a nucleus of Ottawa South the NAC. "It came as a bit of a date to provide a forum for com- already very long, and the list of Residents, the group got to know surprise to everybody," said Mr. munity news remains strong. those that, regretably, I do not know each other through performing Gil- Van dine, implying it was not an Officially, OSCAR is an organ of the bert and Sullivan with the Savoy unpleasant one. Community Assoc. As such, it should OSCAR (continued on page 2) Society of Ottawa. BNA has only So far BNA has done short en- keep the Assoc, and the community been in existence since last fall, gagements of two orthree nights at closely in touch with each other and until recently all performances the Firehall. They also had a trial on the issues wich are of concern. were stated at the Firehall. run at the Ottawa Tennis Club last Just as important, however, is "We were very successful at the fall before debuting at the Firehall. keeping the Community in touch Firehall," said David Van Dine, Their last Firehall engagement was with itself through the exchange INSIDE speaking for his parents BNA Pro- May 2 and 3. And recently, said Mr. of news, ideas, and opinions. ducer Aline and Chairman Robert Van Dine, they ahve begun to per- The paper is to be used by every- OSCAR Van Dine, who were on holidays as form at conventions in the area. one in the community. If anyone Oscar went to press. "It was very Performing at conventions pre- knows of something interesting or much of an artistic success," with sents them with a "rather different important happening, he should Ted Beat oil loaves 11 good reviews on CBC and in the type of audience” from the Firehall. use OSCAR to tell the community. lier.lth Clinic 10 Ottawa Journal. Apparently it was "We are generally well-received, If you have a message you want Traffic changes ? at least a limited financial success but the responses are different from conveyed to your neighbours, use lew newspaper. 5 as well. "They don't make a lot of night to night" when performing in OSCAR. If you want to air a griev- money but they're not losing these two different milieux, said Mr. ance or have a public meeting, Hopewell kindergarten.... 3 money." Van dine. One convention perform- advertise it in OSCAR — after- Notice! card 9 Aline and Robert Van dine have BNA ACT wards, you can let everyone know been Ottawa South Residents since (continued on page 6) the outcome through OSCAR. Page 2 OSCAR June 1960 OSCAR from page 1 by its reception in the community balance at the printer. ger and circulation manager. Any- would be even longer. I can only one is welcome to try these hats on and by the people who give therr mentioin some of those who, in the In the 1978-79 publication year, for size; I am sure some of you time and efforts to it. These two last year, have worked in the most however, the situation turned around. That turnaround continues could be pleasantly surprized at factors are closely related. People prominent ways: will work on something of which on an upward trend. OSCAR has how good the fit can be. The people Editors - Nancy Ross and Doyne wearing the hats, however, are only they can feel proud; and the paper Ahearn 1978-79; John Bond grown larger, but its advertising the visible part of the organisation only achieves that level of proud 1979-80 revenues have grown even faster. and they cannot function alone. If quality when many hands and Layout Editors - Gary Saunders The paper is now debt-free and as of you feel you can help in any small hearts pool their talents to make it 1978-79; lain Baines 1979-80 April 30, there was a surplus of way, please do. happen. Advertising Managers - L. Val- cash over short-term liabilities of I mentioned earlier that financial I am proud of OSCAR. I want it to liant Saunders 1978-79; Bill $553.14 with $ 160 owed to OSCAR balances do not measure the continue, to grow in stature, to be a Leslie and Bruno Chene 1979- and petty cash advances out- paper's success. That is true vital part of this commkunity. I hope 80 standing of $95. OSCAR's success is to be measured you share my feeling.

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