Clegg Footbridge Construction to Start This Fall by John Dance Long Recognized As a Key Link for Sary Funding,” Carricato Commented

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ISSN 0702-7796 August 18, 2017 Vol. 45 No. 7 Issue no. 494 FREE illustration: city of ottawa city illustration: On the Glebe side the footbridge will go over the canal pathway and the reconfigured lily pond and end at the lights at Queen Elizabeth Drive and Fifth Avenue. It’s a go: Fifth – Clegg footbridge construction to start this fall by John Dance Long recognized as a key link for sary funding,” Carricato commented. lor Chernushenko. The city has labelled the city’s active transportation network, Yasir Naqvi, in the company of Cath- the bridge bureaucratically as the Rideau With Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi’s the footbridge’s progress was stalled erine McKenna, Jim Watson and David Canal Crossing (Fifth – Clegg); how- recent announcement of $5 million of because of a price tag about double that Chernushenko, made the funding ever, others have used such names as provincial funding for the canal foot- of other city footbridges such as the announcement to the cheers of foot- Midtown, GOES (acronym of Glebe, bridge at Fifth Avenue, all necessary Adawé footbridge over the Rideau River bridge advocates who have long lobbied Ottawa East and South) and Lans- funding and approvals are in place. at Somerset – Donald and the footbridge for what they affectionately call the downe. Another suggestion is that it be “The Glebe Community Association over the Queensway by the train station. “Midtown” bridge. the Dewar Bridge in honour of former (GCA) is thrilled that the Fifth – Clegg The extra costs for the Fifth – Clegg “Building a bridge to connect our mayor Marion Dewar. footbridge will become a reality with footbridge result from needing the extra communities will improve the quality of The city will initiate a public art construction starting this fall – three height and related ramps to allow unob- life for our neighbours by encouraging competition this fall for the footbridge years ahead of schedule,” says vice structed boat traffic, the restricted “real environmentally friendly transporta- artwork. “The surrounding commun- president Anthony Carricato. estate” available to land the ramps and tion, improving the accessibility of our ity will have an opportunity to give After a decade of community advo- the need to ensure the heritage elements city, and ultimately connect people and comments on the shortlisted proposals, cacy, the specific location of the of the Rideau Canal – particularly the build stronger communities,” wrote which the peer assessment committee bridge has been chosen, the design is lily pond along Queen Elizabeth Drive Naqvi eight years ago. Bridge advocates will take into consideration during their complete, the construction contract – were respected. at Naqvi’s announcement noted the discussions,” says Grabina. has been awarded and all sources for “The GCA worked tirelessly over footbridge will promote healthy trans- Construction is expected to be complete the required $21 million have been the last decade with other commun- portation and will be much safer than in 2019, being somewhat constrained by found. Ottawa Centre MP Catherine ity associations in the urban core to the existing Bank and Pretoria bridges. the need to ensure the canal and skate- McKenna committed $10.5 million advocate for this footbridge and this A name and the selection of its public way can maintain regular operations. of federal funding for the project last collaboration is a great example of how art are yet to be decided. summer. The bridge construction can we can all contribute to vital improve- “In terms of the bridge’s naming, I John Dance is an Old Ottawa East proceed now that the new provincial ments in our neighbourhood. Thanks, think it would be safe to say that there resident and a long-time advocate of commitment and the $5.5 million of MP Catherine McKenna, MPP Yasir will be a large collaborative, consultative a new Canal footbridge who has kept city funding that Councillor David Naqvi and Councillor Chernushenko process with all partner organizations,” Glebe Report readers up-to-date on Chernushenko secured are in place. for your efforts to secure the neces- says Ian Grabina, advisor to Council- its progress.

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Mad Radish opened its doors at 859 Bank Street on July 25th. See article on page 18.

Phi Beauty Bar, 1018 Bank Street (where Kaleidoscope Kids Books was). Opened July 10. Two beauty professionals who share an intense love and passion for the beauty industry founded Phi Beauty Bar in 2017. “ Phi (pronounced “phee”), also known as the Golden Ratio or the Divine Proportion, is … a constant representing harmony and beauty in human faces, bodies and throughout nature.” www.phibeautybar.com.

Layers Hair Design, 99 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue Court) “We are a brand new hair salon in the Glebe …We provide an excellent experience and offer a wide variety of hair services, all at extremely competitive prices.” (Kijiji)

Photo: L iz M cKeen Photo: 613-858-4422 Martha Bowers, an organizer of the Glebe Art in our Gardens and Studio Tour held July 8 and 9, with Tracy Armstrong, a participating artist MELLI! Organic Cosmetics 100 Marché Way, Lansdowne www.themelli.com 613-695-2300 “Melli Corporation is a Canadian multinational cosmetics com- Glebe homes are out of reach pany headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario that designs, develops, and sells cosmet- Can the kids who grew up in the Glebe for a little bungalow in Vanier, or a likely because few village vacancies ics. The company’s cosmetics products include the makeup line, the skincare line, and are now looking to buy their first townhouse in Barrhaven or Orleans, occur. Their task is to find room for the fragrance line, the nail line, the hair house afford to live here? Clearly, the or a condo somewhere? themselves in the well-established vil- line, the body line, and the bath line.” answer is no. On the other hand, some might argue lage of their youth, with people they Is this OK? Some might say that’s that offspring anywhere (including the know. Often it involves reclaiming Changes Afoot the way things should be – or at least Glebe) should be able to stay in the derelict housing through work bees Dailey Cycle, 99 Fifth Avenue, part of it’s understandable. After all, the community of their birth and upbring- organized by friends and family in The Dailey Method. “We have grown our business and now offer a cycle/spinning Glebe is a well-established neigh- ing, and that there is something not the village. studio that opened in February.” bourhood, one that real estate agents right about children striking out on Is there anything in this somewhat routinely describe as “trendy” (ques- their own being forced to slash their idyllic 60s scenario that can apply to Gone but Not Forgotten tionable, surely?). These younger roots in the neighbourhood and move the here and now? Perhaps through Go Joy, briefly with us at 755 Bank people (say, in their early 30s or so) away. If anyone watches the long-run- some kind of collective “building and Street, has now gone. are just starting out, probably buying ning British series Heartbeat, set in loan” fund, à la It’s a Wonderful Life? their first home. Why should they not the swinging sixties, plot lines often I think not. Sadly or not, those days Contributors this issue have the same constraints starting out have young people facing roadblocks are behind us. Michael Abbey Tamara Levine as everyone else? Why should they not when looking to set up a household, Tracy Arnett Michelle Locke downscale their expectations and go but not financial roadblocks; more Liz McKeen Ian Austen Avery Marshall Melissa Baird Petr Maur Ulle Baum Suzanne McCarthy Carolyn Best Kate McGregor Chantal Bernier Chris McNaught CONTACT US Karen Anne Blakely Heather Meek Bob Brocklebank Shirley Moulton 175 Third Avenue, Jenn Campbell Karen Munro-Caple www.glebereport.ca Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2K2 Mark Campbell Maureen Murphy Anda Carabineanu Anant Nagpur Sophie Cardinal Margret Brady Nankivell Established in 1973, the Glebe Report, published by the Glebe Report Association is a monthly Please submit articles to Anthony Carricato Yasir Naqvi not for-profit community newspaper with a circulation of 7,500 copies. It is delivered free to [email protected]. David Chernushenko Andrew Peck Glebe homes and businesses. 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Urban Forest 39 E letters Glebe Report August 18, 2017 5 Trees and Doing our bit for Scouts allergies the Glebe Canada 2017 Editor, Glebe Report Editor, Glebe Report registration After reading the articles about native I love the Glebe for its sense of com- For more than 100 years, Scouts Can- trees from Angela Keller-Herzog, I munity and for the string of shops ada has brought a world of adventure, send you this information. My name courageously holding on to a tradi- outdoor experience and friendship to is Peter Prakke and I am a horticultur- tion of excellence. It breaks my heart 17 million Canadian youth. ist, researcher and writer who initiated to see any close and to walk by empty The 36th Ottawa Scouts will hold the “Allergy Friendly Schoolyard©” locales. So I decided to do my bit. an information night on Thursday, years) meet Tuesday evenings; and for Canada, USA and EU countries. I bought a cart (in the Glebe) and September 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Fra- Ventures (14 – 17 years) meet Thurs- After my retirement, I read about now do all my shopping while walking ser Hall, Glebe–St. James United day evenings. allergy and asthma, and was interested around the Glebe. Anything I need, I Church, 650 Lyon Street. This is an The 36th Ottawa are always in this part of horticulture. I contacted first look for it in the Glebe. For food, opportunity for parents and youth to looking for new and experienced Thomas Ogren, who initiated the we have both the full range of basics ask about the Scouts Canada pro- leaders who would like to help us Ogren Plant Allergy Scale (OPALS), and exquisite delicacies. Clothes and gram, which the 36th Ottawa runs deliver this highly rewarding pro- which is now known worldwide. shoes can be found for ages 0 to 120 for girls and boys in the downtown gram. The Scouts Canada mission According to the “Pollination (I am an optimist); jewellery is mag- core, and register ($215) for the is to contribute to the education of Tour” from Thomas Ogren, who trav- nificent for any purse; anything for the year’s activities. Parents can also young people through a value sys- elled from coast to coast and assessed kitchen can be found at high quality, register any time at www.myscouts. tem based on the Scout Promise and shrubs and trees from Canada’s major as is the case for sports and travel. For ca. You will have the opportunity to Law: to help build a better world cities, Ottawa has 80 per cent (male special occasions, look no further for ask leaders about the different sec- where people are self-fulfilled as clonal) allergenic trees and 20 per cent flowers, stationery or gift-wrapping tions and their major activities. Note: individuals and play a constructive female trees. and gifts for children and adults. Then Beavers (ages 5 – 7) meet Tuesday role in society. You can also check My question to your readers: What there are the unique stores that rent evenings; Cubs (8 – 10 years) meet out www.myscouts.ca for more trees, native and non-native, are in movies, offer the best music as well Thursday evenings; Scouts (11 – 14 information. your schoolyards? as the video and audio equipment with which to enjoy them, famous across Peter Prakke Ottawa. Ancaster, Ontario We also think about the Glebe first PHOTOTTAWA 150 – Capital Time Capture www.healthyschoolyards.org for restaurants and coffee shops. We stroll there, have a delicious meal and While it seems this year could be Archive and CHOO exhibit. walk back; no need for a designated over in a flash, the Council of Heri- From city events and cultural fes- … walker? tage Organizations in Ottawa (CHOO) tivals to neighbourhood gatherings Help! I could go on with this list of great wants to ensure that picture-perfect and landscape snaps, we want to goods and services in the Glebe but moments of Canada’s sesquicentennial see Ottawa through the lens of your Glebe Report seeks writer on you get my point. I took Gandhi’s wis- year are not forgotten. To commem- community. Our hope is to encour- the quirks and mysteries of dom to heart: be the change you want orate this milestone year, we have age people throughout the region to language to see. Let’s put the Glebe first for any- launched PHOTOttawa150 – Cap- explore, capture and be captured by thing we need and do our bit to keep ital Time Capture. your own local heritage. Let’s leave a We are looking for a writer and it flourishing. We invite Ottawa residents and legacy of the capital for future gener- language-lover to write a regular visitors to capture Ottawa through- ations to discover! column on words and language Chantal Bernier out Canada’s 150th anniversary for the Glebe Report, beginning year and share your images and Council of Heritage Organizations in in October. (Previous columns background “stories” at www.face- Ottawa (CHOO), with support from include In the Language Garden book.com/PHOTOTTAWA150. We ONTARIO 150, City of Ottawa, City by Adelle Farrelly and Lost for will select some images for inclu- of Ottawa Archives and Ottawa Pub- Words by Ash Abraham Coutu.) sion in a permanent City of Ottawa lic Library

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Contact: Marnie Wellar 613-408-1300 Email: [email protected] 6 Glebe Report August 18, 2017 in & around Photo: L iz M cKeen Photo: Ella Lake (left) and Cora Seymour-Newman rehearse for GNAG’s musical Into the Woods, performed in June for an appreciative audience. ois S iegel Photo: L Photo: Eva Vukovik, age 10, plays the prima at the Croation embassy event in the Horticulture Building on June 9 at Lans- downe, one of many “Ottawa welcomes the world” embassy events this summer. rt A rt Kap lan- M yrth Photo: Photo: L iz M cKeen Photo: Noam Kaplan-Myrth gets a high-five from a Mountie on Canada Day 2017 The Summer Solstice Pow Wow at Vincent Massey Park on June 21

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We have a fresh slate of programs on offer at The Glebe Centre at Abbots- ford this September. Come see for yourself at our Open House on Fri- day, September 8 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Get a tour, pick up a brochure, ask about the classes and meet the folks who make Abbotsford vibrant. Councillor David Chernushenko’s seniors lunch will take place at Abbotsford this September 8 for Cap- ital Ward seniors. Reserve your seat by contacting his office at 613-580-2487 goyeche at or by email at [email protected].

Take this opportunity to find out p Photo: what you have been missing by vis- A great gang of folks welcoming new and returning Abbotsford members! iting Abbotsford in person or having a look at our new website that lists people, this is the club for you. able and stimulating activities. on offer this fall. all of the community programs and We also have the Wine 101 class for Our ping-pong club is flourishing due Put Abbotsford at the top of your services that are offered to those 55+ the wine steward in you who could do to the avid players who all pitched in to slate of places to visit, courses to take, in our community. Look under the with a crash course on wines. You’ll purchase a second table. Book ahead lectures to attend and people to meet Community Programs/Services tab find out where to start when choosing and revel in a game that challenges the this fall. You won’t be disappointed. at www.glebecentre.ca and ask us for a wine for a friend, where to look in body and brain simultaneously. Abbotsford is your community sup- more information about the programs the LCBO (we might even go on a field You might ask how all of these port centre for Adults 55+. We are the of interest to you. trip!), and how to get good value for activities are in one building and how community programs of The Glebe Fall is the time of year when we can your money, to name but a few topics. we could possibly still be reaching out Centre Inc., a charitable, not-for-profit, start with a “clean slate,” fulfill resolu- Music and dance still play an to ask more community folks to come organization that includes a 254-bed tions to improve our health and make important role at Abbotsford with join in. The answer is simple: the more long term care home. Find out more an effort to connect with longstanding Propeller Dance workshops as well the merrier! There is always room for about our services by dropping by or new friends, or take up a pastime as Family Dance, Belly Dancing, one more person and if there isn’t, we 950 Bank Street (the old stone house) that we always thought we would pur- Dancing to World Music and Zumba! simply add another class. Fitness is a Mon–Fri, 9–4 p.m., telephoning 613- sue some day. Well, today is the day! On the music front we hope to gather fine example. Some of our classes do 230-5730 or checking out all of The Don’t put it off because it seems chal- enough interested musicians to form fill up on the first day of registration Glebe Centre facilities and commu- lenging; those new challenges may a band on Wednesday afternoons and (Thursday, August 24 at 9 a.m.). But nity programs on our website www. lead to fulfillment. the Sing n’ Jam group is going strong when one fitness class fills up we can glebecentre.ca. We had a suggestion for a new club on Monday afternoons. We also have a offer another. New instructors, new so we formed a new breakfast club on course on the life and music of Leon- times and new days, as well as our Pat Goyeche is coordinator of commu- Thursday mornings. This club will ard Cohen and a study of eight great well-known fitness instruction, are all nity programs at Abbotsford House. evolve with the needs and wishes of Canadian artists in our Classical the participants, but its main goal is Music Appreciation class. simply for people to connect with We have conversational Spanish each other. Connection to commun- for beginners this fall along with our ity is never more important than in our conversational Spanish plus. Mem- elder years. This group is specifically oir writing, pottery, calligraphy, art, designed with the “on my own again” stained glass, card making and bridge individual in mind. Whether you find will keep you engaged. Clubs such as yourself a long-time single, widowed, mahjong, tai chi, lok hup, Scrabble® divorced, new to Ottawa, away from and opera will keep you coming in home or simply looking to meet new weekly if not daily for a dose of enjoy-

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There was an extraordinary buzz on Monk Street on Saturday, June 10 during The Glebe Centre’s Canada 150th birthday celebration in the form of a block party from Oakland to Holmwood Ave. The Glebe Centre, a not-for-profit and charitable long-term care home and seniors’ community centre, part- The June 10 block party on Monk Street, hosted by The Glebe Centre and the Lord Lansdowne, had something for all ages. nered with Chartwell’s Lord Lansdowne Retirement Residence to host the special bouncy castle entertained the young event for Glebe community residents energetic ones. Face painting and bal- who live on the roads intersecting Monk loon characters provided amusement Street. for young and old alike. The street was decorated in Cana- We extend a heart-felt thanks to all dian flags and red and white balloons, the volunteers and staff at the Glebe and the aromas of burgers and hotdogs Centre and Lord Lansdowne and the filled the air. All were welcomed with Community Foundation of Ottawa free food, drinks and entertainment who helped make the day delightful for all ages. A grand stage showcased for the hundreds of people who make folk, jazz and country musicians that the Glebe community their home. performed to the seated crowd in the parking lot. A covered petting zoo Karen Anne Blakely is Glebe Cen- anne bla k ely aren allowed young and old to pat bunnies tre’s director of community programs and chicks and even feed the goats. A at Abbotsford House. Photos: k Photos:

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times wonder whether it ever really chris mcnaught illustration: fellow rogue. happened: have I simply embellished Chris McNaught and his doppelganger I took it – three weeks’ found money or mythologized a distant chance for grad school. Everything crystal- encounter? lized at the end of a lunch shift in In May, I emerged from Classics the second week. Three bellhops, all at the University of Toronto, headed in hand with a male and started down ing off. In the morning, having worked expert mountaineers, strode into the that autumn for grad school in Phila- the path. The only path, so that my there a previous summer, I knew huge dining room and tracked me delphia. June found me in Greece, instant chagrin, my grandiose gesture where the staff cafeteria was and how down; they felt I should see the brass thrilled to be a diver on an American derided, could not be swallowed pri- to scam breakfast – no one would plaque they were about to take up and underwater dig in the Gulf of Argos. I vately. notice me. Wrong. bolt into the summit of Temple in hon- left a romance behind, her summer to But then, I stared at the male – All down the hill, staff gawked, or our of their friend. I looked at it. be spent waitressing at Chateau Lake stared, stock-still – as he did at me, parted in shockwaves until I passed. His name inscribed was “Art Louise in the Rockies. Late in August, for a frozen minute. We each “looked Inside the cafeteria, a tangible pall McNab” – mine, “McNaught.” We had I determined upon an ill-starred (typ- upon ourselves” as it were. There was hung over the largely student com- stunned each other and all around us ically male) exploit: I would fly to our Roman nose, blond hair, blue eyes, munity. I found my lady- friend in one with our identical presence. We were see her, in one day from Athens, via same height, athletic (ah, then!) frame corner, silent and eyes red-rimmed. drawn to the same woman. He was Vienna, Amsterdam and Montreal, to and obvious common taste in the She looked quizzically at me. Then it bound for med school, and as it turned Calgary – which I did. Fatigued, and opposite sex. We were both tanned, all came out in stages. out, I ditched grad school for law. We beginning to doubt how my surprise but I swear, in retrospect, we both My “double,” an immensely popular were both varsity athletes. would play, I rented a car and drove up paled. We were awkwardly introduced waiter, had been found in his bed that Etched at the bottom were Art to Lake Louise in the early evening. and they moved on after a promise to morning, dead. When I met him the McNab’s relevant dates. He was born Directly, I plodded up the path find me a spot under somebody’s bunk evening before, he’d just returned from December 20, 1945. My birthday. behind the Chateau in the glorious for the night. scaling Mount Temple – the Chateau mountain air, towards the female After that, I only recall sharing an traditionally welcomed expert alpin- Chris McNaught is a former criminal staff quarters. Half way up, lo, my unhealthy quantity of Kelowna Big ists on staff to facilitate rescues of lawyer and educator, and the author “romance” exited the residence hand Red with some waiters before drift- tourist climbers. Months later, it was of three novels.

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the BIA L iz M cKeen Photo: The vacancy rate on Bank Street is 5 to 7 per cent, which, according to Glebe BIA executive director Andrew Peck, is “both perspective normal and less than that experienced by nearby commercial areas deemed to be similar or competitive in nature.” they ultimately affect the commercial closures over the same period and are ent neighbourhoods, have all indicated by Andrew Peck well-being of our neighbourhood. many more than elsewhere in Ottawa. that leasing rates are relatively con- There’s no two ways about it. Ultimately, we want to see every sistent in comparable areas. Here in Recently I had the opportunity to When a business closes its doors, available location occupied, but rec- the Glebe, these rates have remained speak about the commercial health the relationships we have built with ognize that “fit” is of the utmost rather stable and in some cases have and well-being of the Glebe to its owners and staff over time ends. importance. For a business to be feas- even started coming down. A survey members of the Glebe Commun- With this comes a feeling of loss. Not- ible and viable, it must be the right we conducted in 2016 asking our local ity Association at its annual general withstanding the reasons behind the business concept in the right space, businesses what they pay for retail meeting. Much of this article is based closure – personal choice, a move to and this takes time. For property space verified the net per square foot on that presentation. a more suitable location, a consolida- owners, they may need to be consider- cost we’ve been quoted by various Business vacancies are a legitim- tion of the business, the bankruptcy ate of surrounding tenants, the needs sources. There are always exceptions, ate concern. No other issue is raised of a larger company, changing market of the community and the track record but for those businesses that aren’t for- as often by members of the com- conditions, poor management or even of the potential new operator. These tunate enough to own their property, munity. Vacancies represent loss and tragedy (the fire in April 2016) – ultim- are long-term relationships that need the real issue at hand is the operating missed opportunity; they are holes in ately it is a loss and the vacancy itself to work for everyone to be successful. costs over and above the net rate being our landscape. The visibility and con- takes away from the on-street experi- charged for a location. Add to this a centration of empty spaces in the area ence and the area’s full potential. Rents countless number of other costs that and the turnover seen since the recon- That said, ongoing turnover is some- A common refrain is that leas- affect the bottom line and profitabil- struction of Bank Street have caused thing that all commercial areas deal ing rates are ultimately to blame for ity becomes increasingly elusive. Now some alarm bells to go off. It is some- with and a short drive around town business closures and vacancies. How- throw in changing trends or ongoing thing we all take seriously and for this will confirm this reality. While we ever, the problem is far more complex. challenges that reduce demand or reason, much of our work has been do have a dozen or so empty store- Major urban centres including Ottawa market share: large discount retailers, focused on improving conditions that fronts in the Glebe, our vacancy rate are becoming more expensive across online shopping, economic uncer- will support our businesses and attract of 5 to 7 per cent is both normal and the board for residents and businesses tainty, a change in the cost of labour new ones. The good news is that many less than that experienced in nearby alike. Everything is going up. Consul- and even weather can change the day. of the challenges our businesses face commercial areas deemed to be simi- tations in recent months with brokers Things quickly go from a nickel and are not unique to the Glebe; the bad lar or competitive in nature. We have and agents who work in areas through- dime affair to a penny-counting exer- news is that there are many challen- also seen many new businesses open out the city, as well as business owners cise. ges that face businesses in general and in the Glebe. The openings outnumber who run multiple operations in differ- Many of the major challenges

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[email protected] bia Glebe Report August 18, 2017 11 facing businesses are not specific to to the wider city with the remain- on a plate through the eyes and taste case for locating here while attracting the Glebe. Outfits throughout Ottawa, ing 10 per cent coming from visitors buds of our talented local food lovers. the critical mass necessary for sus- the province and across Canada are to Ottawa. To this end, last year the Our best-known promotion, the Glebe tained success. And third, the Glebe confronted with similar threats. And Glebe BIA launched its largest mar- Spree, continues to grow; 2016 was is without question, extremely well while we believe that there are real keting campaign, which resulted in our most successful ever with more positioned in the marketplace with concerns that need to be addressed more than 13 million online impres- than 19,000 entries. real and tangible opportunity and and managed, there are tremendous sions. Promoting our Glebe businesses A new state-of-the-art online pres- potential. We know, for example, that opportunities and unrealized poten- is essential to building a renewed ence was designed to showcase the traffic is up overall, e.g. Lansdowne tial here at home. Relatively speaking, awareness of the area. Showcasing area, capture the Glebe experience alone saw a 40 per cent increase in the Glebe is a strong area with tremen- what’s here builds brand awareness, and support marketing efforts. If it’s 2016 from the year before. dous assets. attracts people, encourages more vis- happening here, it’s at www.intheg- Like any traditional downtown main its and longer stays and promotes lebe.ca. We continue to generate new street, we need to constantly adapt and What’s great about the Glebe increased spending. content daily that tells the Glebe story evolve to thrive. But we also need to The Glebe is as retail-ready as What the Environics research also and features its many great businesses. call upon our governments at all levels any neighbourhood. We have a great highlighted was our position in the The site’s content is self-generating to look more closely at how policies location and setting as well as a loyal city as a leisure destination. A survey with customizable merchant pages can make running a business too risky and captive customer base. It’s safe, to more than 500 households through- and a promotions section that high- or unworkable. After all, it’s the small attractive and interesting. There exists out Ottawa indicated that we are the lights specials and incentives. We businesses that contribute largely to a healthy mix of businesses that cater top-of-mind destination for shop- proactively engage people and work the wellbeing of our communities. In to a variety of important audiences. ping, dining and entertainment, tied hard to keep them connected to the Canada, 97.9 per cent of businesses Events throughout the year are a con- with downtown. Other areas we might area in meaningful ways. are considered small, but they account stant draw for all kinds of people and normally think of as our closest com- A business attraction package was for 70 per cent of the labour force and our proximity to the heart of the city petitors ranked lower. This fact alone developed to make a compelling case more than two-thirds of new jobs. An brings added convenience. Challenges distinguishes us as a desirable loca- for why the Glebe is an ideal com- average of 130,000 new small busi- aside, the research shows that we’re tion in which to locate and operate a mercial location. For those interested nesses are created annually, but only well positioned in the marketplace business. in storefront or office space, this tool 35 per cent survive five years. A little and that patrons enjoy being here; In recent years, The Glebe BIA has outlines key pieces of information and support could go a long way. the Glebe offers an experience. And created and strengthened a suite of research, and lays out the neighbour- Ultimately, what makes the Glebe where there are customers, there are signature programs to enhance the hood’s many features, advantages and is the people – those who live here. businesses. Glebe experience. This includes Mar- benefits conducive to a successful busi- You are our best customers, our great- vest, a celebration of local musical ness operation. The guide is available est champions and our most valuable The BIA’s role talent that turns our local businesses to property owners, brokers, leasing asset. It is the local community that What can we do as a business (including vacant spaces) into uncon- agents and our local business commun- gives this place its authentic village improvement area to address things? ventional venues. After its first year, ity to entice potential new enterprises. feel, its character and its charm, all In simple terms, put feet on the street the event received an Ottawa Tourism qualities that go a long way to attract- and strengthen reputation. More ped- award nomination. Snowmania was Glebe is in good shape ing businesses that will fill those estrian traffic means more customers developed as a tie-in to Winterlude, One vacancy is one too many, but vacant spaces. We depend on your and these patrons support our local with the aim of encouraging people we hope that this article has achieved ongoing support and appreciate your merchants, attract new businesses to use the Glebe as a launching point three simple goals. First, to demon- feedback and concern. Your input is and draw even more people. Exten- for the winter festival. In May, we strate that while empty spaces exist, vital to our success and being a part sive research done by Environics in launched the first edition of Canadian the problem is not an alarming one, of such a special community is both 2016 indicated that approximately half Eats, a food celebration to help build and it’s not a Glebe-specific phenom- rewarding and a joy. our business comes from our primary new profile for the eateries and food enon. Overall, we’re in pretty good trade area, a two-km radius around purveyors in the area. It provided audi- shape. Second, that we are proactively Andrew Peck is executive director of the Glebe. Roughly 40 per cent of our ences with the opportunity to explore addressing vacancies in a strategic and the Glebe BIA (Business Improvement commercial activity can be attributed national cuisine and discover Canada multi-faceted way, one that makes a Area).

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Open rehearsals will be held throughout September: Boys’ Choir - Tuesdays - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Girls’ Choir - Wednesdays - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Contact Kirkland Adsett, Music Director [email protected] St. Matthew’s Anglican Church 217 First Avenue, 613-234-5482 stmatthewsottawa.ca 12 Glebe Report August 18, 2017 councillor’s report Glebe Pet Hospital Healthy forests, Escapade Servingthe Glebe areasince 1976... and a bridge so near Urban Forest with public consulta- 233-8326 Management Plan tion expected to play 595 Bank Street I am pleased to report an important role. (just south ofthe Queensway) that City Council As timelines become recently adopted a known, I will inform Weekdays 8-7, Saturday 9-2:30 20-year Urban For- residents of opportun- est Management Plan ities to participate. Housecalls available (UFMP). I wrote about Protecting and Freeparking this important project expanding the urban during the draft stage forest is especially Students & seniors welcome. last year. I’m providing necessary in Ottawa We care for dogs,cats, ferrets, rabbits,reptiles,birds & other pets an update because resi- Councillor since the Emerald Dr. Hussein Fattah dents of Capital Ward David Chernushenko Ash Borer destroyed www.capitalward.ca DANJO CREATIONS (613)526-4424 made it clear that pro- 20 – 25 per cent of our tecting and expanding tree canopy. This plan our urban forest is very represents a timely important and because I consider this response to the loss caused by this to be an example of excellent public invasive beetle. consultation and collaboration with It’s also worth mentioning that stakeholders. That’s not always the investing in trees is good for our econ- case at City Hall. omy. A 2014 TD Economics special new patients welcome The UFMP is made up of five four- report about Toronto’s urban forest year management periods, each to be found that every dollar put into tree followed by a formal review. It pro- maintenance returns more than $3 Dr pierre isabelle vides 26 recommendations for making worth of environmental benefits and Ottawa’s urban forest healthier, more those benefits increase as trees age diverse, resilient and, ultimately, sus- and grow in size. Dr. peter Kim tainable. These recommendations cover program structure and admin- What did you think of istration, planning (including a review the Escapade festival? GleBe Dental centRe of existing tree bylaws), maintenance On June 24 and 25, Lansdowne Park FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS and growth, and outreach. And they played host to the Escapade electronic OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY respond to the six challenges faced music festival, which some residents by Ottawa’s urban forest: invasive would rather have kept as far away as species, pests and pathogens; land possible. Electronic dance music, with development; difficult growing con- its heavy, repetitive bass, appeals to For appointments call 613-234-6405 ditions; tree loss on private property; some people but not necessarily to the limited community awareness and neighbours. Be that as it may, Escap- engagement; and non-city ownership ade has a strong following among of urban trees. Ottawa residents, as attendance num- Urban forests provide valuable bene- bers show. fits: helping us mitigate and adapt to While I would not normally have climate change, supporting physical considered the Escapade organiz- and mental health, increasing property ers’ entreaties to move the festival to values, reducing energy use, reducing Lansdowne, a last-minute termination costs for health care and infrastruc- by the new owners of their previous ture maintenance, and improving air venue put them in an unexpected and water quality. bind. So I took the risk of granting The city now has a great oppor- a one-time trial at Lansdowne under tunity to encourage extensive public strict conditions: limited hours, tight engagement and foster environmental security to counter the prevalence of stewardship in every neighbourhood. recreational drug use and substantial With 40 per cent of Ottawa’s urban measures to limit bass vibrations and area made up of privately owned noise bleed in general. land, residents can play an active role Were these measures adequate? in the UFMP and increase its poten- Were you negatively affected? Or, did tial impact. you find the festival no more intru- Some residents are concerned about sive than a typical Lansdowne event? bylaw enforcement and whether the Maybe you even enjoyed it! plan will actually change anything. Feedback from residents of the Like many communities, the Glebe Glebe is among the factors that will has seen a significant loss of trees inform any decision about Escapade’s on individual lots as a result of infill potential return to Lansdowne. Please projects. The city’s current planning share your thoughts. rules and building permit application process favour the right of a A bridge so near property owner to build or expand at It’s been a long time coming. Area the expense of existing trees. In too residents have advocated for more many cases, even protected trees are than a century for a footbridge over cut without a permit, as the fine for the Rideau Canal to connect the Glebe doing so appears to be insufficient to with Old Ottawa East and South. our office at 60 Main Street discourage such behaviour. With the announcement in late June Our existing tree-related bylaws of provincial funding, all three levels and planning processes need to be of government have now formalized updated and strengthened if we their commitments. Site preparation is wish to stop the steady loss of sig- slated to start in September, and con- nificant trees in our neighbourhoods. struction gets going in earnest when f f Accordingly, the first four-year the canal’s water level is lowered in 613 594 8888 management period of this plan mid-October for the winter. The work www.gordonconstruction.com calls for a review of the tree bylaw, is expected to take two years. serving the community 613-580-2487 [email protected] www.capitalward.ca for over 25 years mpp’s report Glebe Report August 18, 2017 13

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The GCA in the early 90s by Beatrice Raffoul the Historical Ottawa Development Incorporated (HODI) submitted an Note: This is the seventh in a ser- application for new and ongoing uses ies of articles by past presidents of for the Horticulture building, which the Glebe Community Association met with community opposition. A to mark the 50th anniversary of its breakfast meeting at The Avenue (a founding in 1967. Glebe institution in those days) followed, with our new Councillor, Jim The 50-year milestone of the GCA, Watson. Jim McCarthy joined us. for me, has been about the people Watson asked, “What does the com- involved. The GCA has always had a munity want at Lansdowne Park?” large and engaged membership base He listened and set about working and the commitment of active vol- with Peter Hume, Councillor for Alta unteers. A shout-out to all the area Vista, to develop a compromise pro- captains and block reps who were posal for Lansdowne Park to counter and are important conduits for com- the HODI one, that would implement raffoul beatrice Photo: munication and getting people out to our vision – to refurbish the Cattle Painting by Ben Babelowsky of the Bank Street Bridge, commemmorating its refur- participate and who ensure the suc- Castle to its original form and not as bishment cessful annual membership drives! a trade show complex, and to pay for As you have probably noted, there it by using existing federal and prov- throughout Winterlude. The GCA par- Environment Foundation. is a thread of similar issues running incial funds and money from the ticipated in the Challenge for a few I digress! The GCA continued its through the decades. The first half of Central Canadian Exhibition Associ- years. Bhat Boy was a big help to me opposition to the Alta Vista Parkway the 1990s was similar to the eight- ation relocation fund. This would be and to the team as we honed our tech- and the Queensway collector lane ies. Market Value Assessment reared a bare bones refurbishment, one that niques in minus-30-degree weather. appeal by the Ottawa East Commun- its ugly head and during my mandate would turn out to be a moneymaker For the life of me I cannot remember ity Association; made interventions we worked to mitigate the effects. and make the facility suitable for a what we built in 1992 but in 1994 we related to the impending reforms that We were especially worried about variety of community activities. In built the Aberdeen Pavilion (The Cat- would create a one-tier municipal those with fixed incomes. Peter Vice, June of 1994, Jim Watson officially tle Castle). Jim Foster coordinated the government; sought support in oppos- a lawyer who specialized in munici- opened the Aberdeen Pavilion. Over team that year. ition to the noise bylaw; and opposed pal matters, was one of our residents 2,500 residents came out to celebrate To mark Canada’s 125th birthday, the change to residential zoning from who answered my call for help. He the occasion. We were able to save the the GCA registered our annual Great Gloucester Street to the Queensway. came out to GCA meetings to guide Pavilion and tick off that box! Glebe Garage Sale with the Canada These were just a few of the items that the team of volunteers and residents Remember the Ice Dream at Win- 125 “Participaction” program as the kept us focused for a number of years. in determining what things really mat- terlude? In February 1992, the City of perfect community event. It became Building community for the Glebe tered for their assessment appeals. Ottawa presented the Pontiac LeMans part of the program of activities tak- was always about being inclusive. We And then there was the interminable Ice Dream at Dow’s Lake. Ama- ing place across the country. supported the Youth Drug and Alco- issue of Lansdowne Park. Even though teur sculptors were invited to create What about the GCA replant of hol Abuse Centre locating to Bronson. we had just stopped the removal of the masterpieces out of snow, to be viewed Central Park in 1993, coordinated Who could forget Constable Gary Aberdeen and Horticulture buildings, and judged by thousands of visitors by Muriel Flandé, the GCA envi- Schuiteboer (aka Skate) who worked ronment director at the time? For with the GCA on a number of initia- tree enthusiasts, willows, tamaracks, tives, such as methods to counter theft, mock orange, cedars, maple sap- setting up a Neighbourhood Watch or lings and bundles of day lilies were helping parents to street-proof their planted under the direction of John children. Whatever it was, Skate was Zvonar and a team that included that friendly and reassuring face on Steve Gurman, Elaine Marlin, Diane the beat. McIntyre, Eleanor Stanfield, Grant Because of the people, my 20 years Peart and myself, along with Brian on the board was an amazing and Smith of the City of Ottawa and rewarding experience. Ayyam Perumal of the NCC. Astro- naut Roberta Bondar visited the park Beatrice Raffoul was president of the Footsteps a year later in her capacity as chair Glebe Community Association from Footsteps of Canada Trust’s Friends of the 1991 to 1993. 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Sneezy Waters and his excellent band, from left: Ed Bimm, keyboards; Ann Downey, bass; Peter Beaudoin, drums; Sneezy Waters, vocals and guitar; Dave Bignell, guitar; Vince Halfhide, guitar. Sneezy Waters headlines GCA 50 event Free family fun is in store at the course, cake. by June Creelman after a half-century career. He continues Glebe Community Association’s If you have ever lived or worked to tour around the world and recently 50th anniversary celebration on Sat- in the Glebe, or simply enjoy what Sneezy Waters and his talented band sold out at the National Arts Centre. urday, September 30. Face painting, the community has to offer, join us will play at the Glebe Community Having Sneezy back for the GCA crafts and kids activities await, as to mark the half-century of volun- Centre on Saturday, September 30 as 50 event reminds us of a lesser- does a chance to contribute to a new teer commitment that has made the part of the celebrations to mark the known side of the GCA’s history. Did work of art for the Glebe Commu- Glebe a liveable, sustainable commu- 50th anniversary of the Glebe Com- you know that the GCA used to help nity Centre. Other highlights of the nity. The GCA’s 50th party will take munity Association. Under the dome stage incredibly popular dances at the day include a photo booth, a perfor- place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the of Scotton Hall, you’ll be able to sit GCC with Bruce and the Burgers? mance by Mutchmor choir, Glebe Glebe Community Centre. For more back and listen to tunes from some of Or that the GCA worked with local trivia, community displays and, of information, go to www.glebeca.ca. Ottawa’s finest musicians or kick up businesses (before the creation of the your heels on the dance floor. You’ll BIA) to stage a series of concerts with also be able to have a glass of wine or Juno-award-winning musicians for beer from the cash bar. Underground Sound – an initiative to It’s fitting that Sneezy is headlining raise money in hopes that we could the GCA 50 event. He began his career persuade the city to bury the hydro in the late 1960s just as the GCA was wires on Bank Street. getting going. What’s more, Sneezy is Tickets for this special GCA 50 no stranger to the Glebe Community concert are $20 and will be available Centre and the Glebe community. He at Compact Music (both locations) played many benefit concerts here in starting in September. They’ll also be the 1980s to help fundraise for the cre- available at the door. ation of the Glebe Parents’ Daycare. Now you can often catch him at Irene’s. June Creelman is organizing the If you don’t know his music, come out celebration of the GCA’s 50th anni- and find out why he remains so popular versary.

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Hello from your new GCA vice-presidents

Anthony Carricato Josh VanNoppen www.glebeca.ca

It is with great enthusiasm that we Upcoming events contribute to this month’s GCA col- Community Association Day at umn as the new vice-presidents of the the Park, Saturday, August 26 at the GCA. We have both been active mem- RCGT Park, 300 Coventry Rd – Join bers of the GCA over the last year and Glebe residents and other community are very much looking forward to the groups to watch the Ottawa Cham- opportunity to offer our energy and pions Baseball Club play against the passion for the Glebe by taking on this Sussex County Miners. All are wel- leadership role. come to this night in the park. Please Let us begin by acknowledging visit our website, www.glebeca.ca, for Christine McAllister for the excep- discounted tickets and more informa- tional leadership she provided during tion about this event. her tenure as the GCA president over GCA’s 50th Anniversary Celebra- the last four years. Christine has left tion, Saturday, September 30 at the some very big shoes to fill and we are Glebe Community Centre, a free com- looking forward to having her support munity party from 2:33 p.m. to 4:30 as past president for the year ahead. p.m. The theme is “Many Hands, We are looking forward to tack- Many Hearts, One Community” and ling the challenges and opportunities there will be loads of activities for that lie ahead by building on the suc- young and old, including a participa- cesses of our predecessors, and with tory project to create a new work of art the help of our exceptional volunteer to hang in the staircase at the Glebe board of directors. While we continue Community Centre. Sneezy Waters to advocate for smart development and his fabulous band will present along Bank Street that adds value to a concert in the evening. The con- our neighbourhood, we are thrilled cert will feature music, dancing and that the Fifth – Clegg footbridge will memories of the 70s when Sneezy become a reality with construction performed at the centre to fundraise starting this September, three years for the Glebe Parents’ Day Care, ahead of schedule! harkening back to the days when the GCA helped organize Underground Priorities for the year ahead Sound concerts and dances with The executive will be focusing Bruce and the Burgers. This event throughout the next year, the GCA’s will be ticketed. Please visit our web- 50th anniversary year, on ways to site, www.glebeca.ca to purchase your remain engaged with our members ticket and find out more about this his- and the broader Glebe community to torical event! learn more about the issues that matter to them. This work began with our Contact information and more annual membership drive this past May As we begin our term as co-vice- and will continue throughout the year presidents, feel free to contact us with with enhanced use of surveys and social your ideas to improve our commun- media to gauge your views on challen- ity by sending us an email at gca@ ges facing our community. In addition, glebeca.ca. We always welcome resi- we will work more closely with other dents who wish to become involved in community organizations throughout the GCA. September is a busy season the city to help each other on like- at the GCA and all of our committees minded issues and contribute to vital would welcome new members! improvements to our neighbourhoods. The GCA is a volunteer, not- for-profit, membership-based and Great Glebe Garage Sale city-recognized organization advo- We are pleased to announce that cating for a liveable, sustainable, the annual Great Glebe Garage diverse urban neighbourhood. The Sale brought in $14,052.12 for the GCA informs, consults and engages Ottawa Food Bank. This is signifi- with residents and other groups in the cantly more than last year’s total and Glebe on issues of importance and surpassed our goal for this year of promotes the interests of our com- $12,000. Through matching funds, munity to all levels of government and this amounts to over $70,000 worth other organizations. We meet on the of food for those in need. Many fourth Tuesday of each month from thanks to Colette Downie and the 7 to 9 p.m. at the Glebe Community Great Glebe Garage Sale Commit- Centre. The next meeting is Septem- tee for their continued support, and ber 26. All are welcome. a huge thanks to all of the residents in the Glebe who contributed to this Anthony Carricato and Josh VanNop- campaign for their generous dona- pen are the new co-vice-presidents of tions. the Glebe Community Association.

Twitter: @glebeca Email: [email protected] film 17 At the Glebe Report August 18, 2017 flicks with Lois and Paul

The Wrecking Crew Directed by Denny Tedesco (USA, completed 2008, released 2015) Documentary

reviewed by Lois Siegel

Most people don’t realize that musicians didn’t always play their own instruments on recordings. Session musicians routinely recorded albums for “stars” in the 1960s and early 1970s in Los Angeles. They backed dozens of popular acts with the swinging melodies on hits of the era. The Wrecking Crew, one such group of session musicians, included some of the most successful session recording players in music history.

Kaye on bass guitar, played a solid Affair into which Zola waded with his bass line. “We put notes on paper, but Cézanne et moi celebrated J’Accuse polemic. that’s not the music – it’s what you Actor Guillaume Canet turns in put into it that creates the music… to Directed by Danièle Thompson a restrained performance as Emile make it swing,” she said. Kaye worked (France 2016) Zola, the more taciturn of the two. on over 10,000 recordings in a career Guillaume Gallienne, who wonder- spanning over 50 years. She also came reiewed by Paul Green fully portrayed the larger-than-life up with the famous intro on Glen Cézanne, is at his most convincing Campbell’s hit “Wichita Lineman.” Films about artists can be more than a when conveying a brilliant artist Some of the musicians couldn’t read little intimidating as they tend to pre- plagued by frustration and self-doubt. music. Glen Campbell was one of them, suppose a good deal of knowledge of The viewer fairly cringes when wit- but this didn’t stop him. He became one their subjects. This is doubly true of nessing Cézanne destroy some of his of the “hottest” studio musicians. They Cézanne et moi in which we are pre- own work in fits of rage. experimented by bending the strings sented with the long and sometimes Cézanne and Zola were born and for a new sound. California had a tortured relationship between two raised in Aix-en-Provence, the region rougher, looser sound than New York. artistic geniuses, literary giant Emile itself a rich palette of bright colours When they started out, they were Zola and Post-Impressionist master and hues that served as an inspiration paid $10 a song. There were no cred- Paul Cézanne. to Cézanne all his life. They met at its on the records. The musicians were Both of these men, each in his own school and became fast friends, going kept hidden. way, dominated the latter half of the on to share a delightfully bohemian The Wrecking Crew is a great music The Wrecking Crew worked with 19th century in France. Although, in youth in the bistros of Paris. They even film about these behind-the-scenes some of the best: The Beach Boys fairness, one should add that fame seemed to share the same women; session musicians who got their name doing surfer films, Sonny & Cher, came to Cézanne late in life and per- Zola eventually marries the serious because they refused to wear formal The Monkees, The Mamas & the haps even more so after it. Zola, on the Alexandrine, giving rise to another suits while playing. They wore jeans Papas and The Byrds. The tunes were other hand, achieved recognition early source of tension between the two. and T-shirts and were accused by some memorable: “Do Ron Ron” by The on with such novels as L’Assom moir, Some of the most enjoyable scenes in the business of “wrecking” the high Crystals; “You’ve Lost That Loving Nana and Germinal. This delayed in the film are ensemble pieces where standards of the industry. These excel- Feeling” by The Righteous Brothers; recognition fed a certain amount of artists and writers, wives and mod- lent musicians focused on the music. “Only You” by The Platters; “These resentment and even bitterness on els (sometimes the same woman) and That’s what they cared about. Six Boots are Made for Walkin’” by Cézanne’s part as he watched his life- perhaps even critics mingle at din- years in a row between 1960 and the Nancy Sinatra…lots of great songs. long friend accustom himself – or so ner parties or art openings where early 1970s, the “Record of the Year” “If you love your work, it’s not work.” he thought – to the comforts of bour- they compare notes and offer witty if went to The Wrecking Crew. Eventually, studio musicians weren’t geois society. Perversely, it seemed ungenerous assessments of the work The film is full of interviews with used because bands were asked to play almost a point of pride with Cézanne of their confrères. Guy de Maupas- these talented studio musicians that their own music. The bubble popped that so many of his paintings were sant turns up at a couple of these, as tell their stories and is laced with and recording dates diminished. What regularly refused entry to the great does Auguste Renoir. There are fre- photographs. You might recognize do you call a trombone player with a salons of Paris. quent references to Manet, Monet and tunes from Bonanza, Mash, Ozzie and beeper? Answer: an optimist. This conflict between the talented even Pissaro. Harriet, Mission Impossible, The Pink Although completed in 2008, The but struggling painter and the writer Cézanne et moi has the added bene- Panther and The Partridge Family. Wrecking Crew film wasn’t released unfairly deemed to have sold out profit of not asking the viewer to be an The Wrecking Crew would record until 2015, a result of problems with vides much of the dramatic tension art historian. Danièle Thompson, four songs in three hours and do an music licensing rights. It took a Kick- in this richly textured film. Director who also scripted this film, has done album a day. They were a tight-knit starter campaign to raise the $200,000 Danièle Thompson (Avenue Mon- an admirable job of fleshing out the group. Many of the musicians could to clear them. taigne) has fashioned a compelling lives and careers of these two while play multiple instruments in all kinds biopic that tracks the parallel lives of keeping track of their lifelong, if of styles: rhythm and blues, pop, Running time: 1 hour, 41 minutes two highly creative individuals of con- troubled, friendship. Best of all, when rock and roll… and they created the Available from Netflix, Ottawa trasting temperaments, lives that play not in Paris, the two artists frequently arrangements. One lone woman, Carol Public Library. out against the backdrop of a tumultu- returned to Aix-en-Provence to revisit ous period in French history from the their childhood and enjoy the splen- Second Empire of Napoleon III, to the dours of the Provence countryside. Franco-Prussian War and its bloody These scenes alone are worth the price aftermath in the Paris Commune mas- of admission. sacre and finally the Third Republic. These events are mentioned in passing In French with English subtitles. www.glebereport.ca as perhaps they must be in this sort of Running time: 117 minutes. Rated film, but towards the end Thompson 14A. Scheduled for upcoming DVD has made it a point to include a brief release. scene referencing the pivotal Dreyfus 18 Glebe Report August 18, 2017 business buzz

into happier customers. Not having the overhead of a cash business will trans- Mad Radish offers late to lower pricing on the menu. The persistent message from Segal and Mad Radish: quality, quantity and contribution to health, alongside min- healthy fast food imal waste. Almost all their goods, from the food itself to the containers by Michael Abbey used for distribution, are compostable or recyclable. You won’t find moun- I had the pleasure of chatting with tains of garbage bags in the alleys David Segal, owner of Mad Radish at behind their stores. 859 Bank Street, just south of Fifth Segal’s parting words were, “We’re Avenue. The place is brand spank- cashless and trashless. We want ing new, with lots of soft colours and to have an impact because we feel pristine counter tops, state-of-the-art michael abbey Photo: strongly about this. It may cost us a displays and green lettuce peeking out David Segal, Glebe resident and owner bit more, but it’s worth it.” Mad Radish from cold storage. Segal is a Glebite of David’s Tea, has opened Mad Rad- is already at the forefront compared and has been for some time. Mad Rad- ish in the Glebe, specializing in fast, to some of the more established fast- ish also lives in Montréal, as well as healthy food. food-like establishments. Mad Radish at 116 Albert Street in what used to may be just what the doctor ordered. be the Grand & Toy store at Metcalfe. whatsoever, with chicken from Vol- food. Vegan and vegetarian customers The Glebe “is a perfect combination tigeurs farms in Drummondville, will also be happy with the Mad Rad- Michael Abbey is a retired high-tech of residential and urban; you’ve got Québec and fish from Sustainable ish’s offerings. professional and bridge enthusiast Lansdowne close by. It’s a really good Blue in Burlington, Nova Scotia. All The Glebe location is accessible. who writes about business for the test market,” says Segal. this is served up alongside a tidal wave Segal has visions of people ordering Glebe Report. He can be reached at “I’m one of Mad Radish’s big- of fresh vegetables, fruit and more. from the app, grabbing their prepaid [email protected] or on gest customers; I love the food,” says The average price of a meal is $13, meal from the pickup window and Twitter @Prefer Majors. Segal. There are lots of places for food and they do not take cash. According being on their way in no time. Mad in the Glebe, but Mad Radish’s offer- to Segal, “a lot of the value meals are Radish’s good quality food fits well ing of “good food that tastes good” over $10 now anyway,” so Mad Rad- with the fast pace of much of soci- will separate it from the pack. They ish’s price-point is in line with what ety. He sees their pickup window as are dedicated to helping clientele turn people can get as an alternative. Segal being a draw for the community and around their eating habits with a mix sees the cashless business as a trend the workforce in the neighbourhood. of wholesome food presented in a way in the industry and an approach that You can also show up in person. that is pleasing to the eyes and taste commerce is embracing in general. Parking is plentiful going north on 859 Bank Street buds. Executive chef Nigel Findlay They will have a reloadable gift card Bank Street after 9:30 a.m. during the Open every day, learned his craft in Toronto and is a that will allow the younger generation week. Segal loves, “the fact that we’re 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. key decision-maker on product and to frequent Mad Radish after parents near McDonald’s. It’s quite a contrast presentation at Mad Radish. load mullah onto the card. and it sends a message.” The Glebe www.madradish.com They have a nutritionist on staff as The menu will move with the sea- location holds upwards of 45 people. Twitter @eatmadradish well and are proud of where they get son. There will be a base offering that Expansion is at the front of Segal’s Instagram eatmadradish most of their raw ingredients. Cur- will not change, accompanied by fare mind and he has already acquired Facebook rently they buy from 19 different that morphs up to five times a year. extra space next door. facebook.com/eatmadradish farms, most no more than one or two New salads will entice a solid base of Mad Radish is committed to ensur- hours away. They have no red meat clientele hooked on the quality of the ing their cashless business translates

45 YEARS IN THE GLEBE SAYING FAREWELL TO THE JUBINVILLE SISTERS.

Sisters Huguette and Marcelle Jubinville, two of the longest standing home owners of the Glebe, have scheduled the next chapter of their lives and sold their lovely house located at 218 Holmwood Avenue.

After 45 years of living in this home, the two Glebe veterans have experienced the many signiﬁcant moments that have occurred within the Glebe, including the renovations of Bank Street, reconstruction of Lansdowne Park, and the creation of our own Glebe Neighbourhood Activity Group (GNAG).

It was an honour to represent them on the sale of their family home. Make sure you say goodbye when you see them around the neighbourhood in the next month.

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Live bugs An un-bee-lievable time at the Farm! Cockroach races by Michelle Locke Insects make up about three quarters of the spe- Insect cuisine cies on this planet. With so much diversity we & more Have you ever wanted to hold a giant walking have a lot to show you. We will be showcasing stick? What about taste crickets? Do you want to some of the most magnificent specimens from the know what that bug in your garden is? Ottawa-area Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arach- entomologists, along with the Entomological Soci- nids and Nematodes, like the goliath beetle from ety of Ontario, the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club Africa. We have a pollinator garden filled with The Canadian National and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, invite you insects native to our community and experts Sept 9th 9am-4pm to join us for Ottawa Bug Day 2017. This free event taking you on walks to look for these often-over- Collection of Insects will take place on Saturday, September 9 from 9 looked tiny creatures. There will be crafts and 960 Carling Ave a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central Experimental Farm, face painting for kids too. Central Experimental Farm #BugDay2017 Ottawa Record and Developement Centre, 960 Come out and share in our enthusiasm for the Free parking on site Carling Avenue. This year, Bug Day is being held six-legged. For more information please visit in conjunction with the Research Open House at www.entsocont.ca/bug-day-ottawa-2017.html. http://www.entsocont.ca/bug-day-ottawa-2017.html the Central Experimental Farm, which will feature We hope to see you there. crop and research displays, horse-drawn plowing Presented by: demonstrations, horse-drawn wagon rides and Michelle Locke is a Glebe resident and ento- tours of the herbarium and tropical greenhouse. mologist at the Canadian National Collection of Free on-site parking will be available. Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes. MAJOR SUMMER SAVINGS!

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Despite the increased staff, I some- how seem to file more than ever and on as wide a range of topics as ever. And I also now write a weekly Canada email newsletter. Pardon my shame- less plug: you can subscribe to it at www.nytimes.com/newsletters/canada-letter. by Ian Austen We’re not pretending to be a sub- stitute for established Canadian news For almost 10 years, The New York media. And, generally speaking, our Times’ headquarters has been a land- stories from Canada must work for our mark building on Eighth Avenue global audience, not just Canadians. designed by Italian architect Renzo So, for me, that usually means find- Piano. For the last 15 years or so, its ing stories that the Canadian news Ottawa bureau has been much less media have largely overlooked (like impressive: it’s in the basement of my the fate of the house where the Dionne

family’s semi-detached house (archi- ian willms Photo: Quintuplets were born) or providing tect unknown) near Brown’s Inlet. From his vantage point at Brown’s Inlet, Ian Austen has for the last 15 years context and background for broadly I’m one of the many journalists who reported on Canada for The New York Times. political or economic stories (like the live and who, in some cases, work in Trudeau government’s end run around the Glebe. But unlike many of my col- President Donald Trump, including leagues, I don’t just cover the goings Justin Trudeau has, of course, only to cherry pick the best or most inter- one story featuring the Glebe’s mem- on at Parliament Hill. From my base increased the rest of the world’s interesting stories. But when a number of ber of Parliament). in the neighbourhood, I keep an eye est in Canada. And The Times itself major news events happened simul- And from time to time, I’ve even on the entire country and, depending has become keen on the country as taneously my life in the basement (or worked the Glebe into stories. When on the editors’ orders, must be pre- well, for different reasons. away on assignment) could become cauliflower hit $8 and became the talk pared to file stories as widely ranging The Times is one of a handful of very hectic. of the nation in early 2016, I spoke as political analysis to coverage of the general news organizations that have In 2016 as part of an effort to get with Jim McKeen at McKeen Metro Stanley Cup finals. been successful in getting people to more Canadian subscribers, my Glebe, and some events at Lansdowne, Many Canadians, within the Glebe pay for online news. Currently, it has work life became a bit less solitary. like the FIFA U23 championships, and beyond, have told me that they are about 2 million digital-only subscrib- Two reporters based in New York, have caught the eyes of the editors in surprised that The Times is interested ers, 2.3 million if you toss in people Dan Levin and Craig S. Smith, were Sports. in Canada and even has reporters who pay for various crossword prod- assigned to cover Canada as well. At a time when we’re being con- based here. But that’s been the case ucts. Canada has always been, by a Then this year, we hired Catherine stantly reminded not to spend money since before Confederation and I’ve wide margin, the largest source of Porter as the chief of the reopened frivolously while reporting, any story rarely encountered an editor who was those subscribers outside of the U.S. Toronto bureau. Budgets have also that involves simply walking out to dismissive or uninformed about the After Clifford Krauss left Toronto been rearranged to make it easier for Bank Street for reporting is probably country. for Houston in 2006, I was left to cover other desks, like Science and Culture, a good story, at least to the people The 2015 election of the Liberal the country by myself for a decade. to send up critics and specialist repor- in The Times’ News Administration government led by Prime Minister That was good and bad. It allowed me ters. Department.

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which range from $115 to $295 per ses- with people: a family feel. “We are sion. Nearly all classes also now include a definitely social!” smiles Ralph. “The public performance (usually packed), be P&Q and Feleena’s are our regular it the Improv Showcase or the public per- after-class spots where students and formance of a one-act play. The unique instructors talk about anything from space is also rented to local and travel- theatre to the weather.” The commun- ling theatre companies from within and ity support seems to be mutual. Amir, outside Canada for public performances. the owner of P&Q, recently sponsored “We have a remarkably eclectic group their new play, Burn, a suspense- of students, which really enriches the ful ghost story that’s already getting class experience – new Canadians, rave reviews and will run again at the different occupations, and varied age Gladstone Theatre from August 24 – ranges. Some people also use the classes 26 this summer. (Watch out NAC.) to improve their communications skills. Finding new relevance for acting Our Studio 55 classes continue to be skills has also been key to making the really well attended. business work. “Reviewing the different “About 70 – 80 per cent of our stu- technologies and activities, we could see dents keep coming back and we couldn’t a new need for acting and performance be more honoured. One of our regulars skills. With our artistic director Kate

k ner nadine faul Photo: is in his eighties and has attended more Smith, we’ve developed classes such as John Muggleton (left) and Chris Ralph took a risk in 2013 when they launched The than 27 courses,” smiles Muggleton. camera for journalism and voice-over Acting Company, but the rewards are great. With all this on the go, who would for gaming and animation,” says Ralph. have guessed that this team would also “We’re also developing tailored perfor- have beaten out every theatre produc- mance classes for business students and The Acting Company: a risk pays off tion in Ottawa, including the National businesses. Acting skills are a great way Arts Centre? Well, no one, but they to learn effective communication, and by Nadine Faulkner living and studying in London for did. In 2015, under their studio name, participating in a class naturally fosters six years before settling in Ottawa Avalon Theatre, they won the coveted inclusion and enhances respect for dif- John Muggleton and Chris Ralph took to focus on television acting. And Best Production at the Capital Critics ferences,” adds Muggleton. a big risk on August 12, 2013. That Ralph, an experienced stage actor Awards for their production Glen- The Acting Company is a good risk has paid off nearly four years and National Theatre School of Can- garry Glen Ross. I repeat: “Little guy example of how local businesses can later to the day, not just for them but ada grad, had also taught at both the beats out the NAC.” be engines of the community, not just for the Glebe. When these two long- University of Ottawa and York Univer- Muggleton decided to add a wed- the economy. The Glebe, or any com- time friends turned “acto-preneurs” sity. “I remember feeling really lucky ding and a baby to the mix just to keep munity, is lucky to benefit from those and opened The Acting Company to that we got such a great space with things interesting. “I’ve had to cut willing to work extremely hard and take teach acting, they were nervous, and 60-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, back a bit,” laughs Muggleton, looking a very big risk. I can’t wait to see what rightly so. People who open small a mezzanine, and stunning hardwood just a bit bleary eyed, “but being a par- Muggleton and Ralph offer us next. businesses take on all the risk and fail- floors. But I also remember thinking ent has made me know at a different The Acting Company: 738 Bank ure can mean not just unemployment, that there’s going to be a real learning level that behind every performance Street (between First and Second but heavy financial losses or debt. curve here!” said Ralph. stands a whole family experiencing Avenue), 613-744-5353, www.acting- Both Muggleton and Ralph were Today, they provide a broad range of all the nerves and hopes for their lit- company.ca, www.facebook.com/ not unprepared, however. Each had classes including improvisation, comedy, tle one on stage. I tear up now when actingcompany. significant experience in both act- film, TV, voice, musical theatre and play- I see the kids perform. I’ll be a mess ing and teaching. With nominations writing. Their more than 14 experienced when it’s my daughter’s turn!” Nadine Faulkner is a philosopher, for several Best Actor awards, Mug- instructors teach all age ranges and pro- And that’s what stands out about author and humorist who contributes gleton had worked hard for his dues, vide a variety of class times and formats, The Acting Company’s relationship regularly to the Glebe Report.

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by Carolyn Best the market (opposite the bakery where Obama bought the maple leaf cookies drained and firmly packed tablespoons of the mixture at one end. Fold Tasty, Greek-origin, dark greens and for Sasha and Malia) has wonderful 1 cup (approximate) melted butter, ghee or over one corner to make a triangle, then fold feta wrapped in phyllo dough. They’re feta, in yellow buckets small and large, olive oil the other way and repeat, continuing until often served as appetizers but I like to at a very reasonable price. 1 package of phyllo pastry, thawed you reach the top of the sheet. Brush again prepare them large for an entrée. The and set on a cookie sheet. Start in an oven “spanaka” part references spinach, Ingredients: Method: at 400 degrees and after 15 minutes turn but that can be broadly interpreted to 2 cups chopped onion Sauté the onions and combine with the the temperature down to 375 degrees for 30 apply to any of the dark greens locally 6 eggs (for a vegan preparation, crumble greens, the eggs or tofu and grated feta. to 45 minutes until golden and crispy. Two available, waiting to nourish us in this one block of firm tofu and omit or include Unwrap the phyllo, lay it flat and cut it in make a substantial entree and they pack bountiful time in the year. Beet greens, feta) half lengthwise with scissors. Take two well for a lunch. Swiss chard, broccoli, mustard greens, 1/3 cup olive oil sheets together, brush them generously dandelion and lambs quarters are all 3 cups grated feta with melted butter, ghee or olive oil, or a Carolyn Best is the former owner and candidates. The Polish delicatessen in 4 cups steamed, chopped greens, well combination, and place about two heaping chef of The Pantry vegetarian teashop.

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by Marisa Romano enyky, I was corrected) to venture into the production of rohalky…. Sarah Falkovsky shares her Baba’s I will try my luck at the Canada 150 (great-grandmother’s) recipe for scuf- celebration hosted by the Embassy of fles, crescent-shaped pastry cookies Ukraine at Lansdowne on August 24. covered with sugar and cinnamon, I made a note on my kitchen calendar typical of Ukrainian cuisine. and will keep my fingers crossed. Falkovsky describes this recipe as Do you have a recipe to share? a mixture of Eastern European and Impress your neighbours! Send it to Canadian Prairie traditions and one of the Glebe Report (editor@glebere- the favourites by the Ukrainian Cath- port.ca) along with a photo! olic Women’s League in Yorkton, a small Saskatchewan town with a large Scuffles Ukrainian community. “My Baba was a Ukrainian immigrant who lived in Ingredients: Foam Lake [another Saskatchewan 1 packet of active dry yeast (1 Tbsp) Ukrainian hamlet],” says Falkovsky. 1 ¼ cups white sugar, divided “Every time we made the three-hour 3 cups flour drive from Saskatoon to her house, 1 cup butter my Baba made these scuffles, so it ½ tsp salt has become a family favourite. Now ½ cup milk we always get all the great-grand- 2 eggs, beaten kids together at my grandma’s house 2 Tbsp cinnamon around Christmas and everyone helps make this recipe.” Falkovsky’s Method: family serves scuffles at both Christ- Soak the yeast in ¼ cup lukewarm mas celebrations: in December and at water with ½ tsp sugar for 15 to 20 the Ukrainian Orthodox Christmas minutes. in early January. Thank you Sarah Mix flour, butter, 3 Tbsp sugar and Falkovsky and Baba Essar for a very salt, as for a piecrust. k y ovs special recipe indeed! Add milk, eggs, and yeast mixture. Falkovsky chose Ottawa and Carle- Knead the dough until soft, then Sarah Falkovsky’s baba’s recipe for ton University for her studies in place in a covered bowl and let it rest Ukrainian scuffles, crescent-shaped pastry public administration, to be close overnight in the fridge. cookies covered with sugar and cinnamon to our country’s “centre of political Preheat oven to 350 F. k fal sarah Photo: action.” She was working as a page Divide the dough into 4 even-sized on Parliament Hill when I met her at portions. a fundraising event during the Great Mix 1 cup of sugar and 2 Tbsp of Glebe Garage Sale. Mission accom- cinnamon in a separate bowl. Welcome to Beckman Wealth Management plished, I would say! Sprinkle desired amount of cinna- Curious to taste the real thing before mon-sugar mixture on both sides of where we believe that advice matters. scooping the flour and rolling the dough and roll it out to a 1/4” thick- dough, I headed to the Capital Ukrain- ness, reapplying cinnamon and sugar Our family practice has advised & built investment ian Festival at Saint John the Baptist as desired. Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, July 21-23, Cut the dough into wedges, about 1 wealth for Canadians since 1987. We take pride in in search of the pastries. After check- to 1.5 inches wide at the edge of the serving our clientele and growing/protecting their ing the menu at the food tent and flattened dough. patiently lining up by the pastry tent I Take the wedges and roll (wide end wealth over the long-term. We believe everyone came home disappointed. Cooks from to narrow end) to form small crescents deserves advice, no matter their account size. the crew who had spent the previous Bake on a cookie sheet for 15 min- several days in the kitchen to prepare utes. for the festival knew of the pastries. We are located at “Fifth + Bank” in the Glebe – They called them rohalky and no, they Marisa Romano is a foodie and a sci- were not offered at the event. Every- entist who appreciates interesting and Suite #4 at 99 Fifth Ave. Tel. 613-680-2600 body had been too busy pinching the nutritious foods that bring people dough to make pierogis (sorry, var- together. Specializing in RRSP/RRIFs, TFSAs, LIRA/LIFs, term insurance and tax-efficient personal and corporate investment portfolios.

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Ryan Piché, going into Grade 6, has already seen much of the world in his quest to help Ryan Piché loves to help others others in need.

by Vanessa Wen via the initiative Not Just “Mentors teach by exam- Tourists. Since the late ple the importance of giving Ryan Piché and his mother, Anda, 1990s, the not-for-profit and giving back, of staying walk side by side down Holmwood group has been sending in school and having respect Avenue towards Lansdowne Park, dis- medical supplies to clin- for family, peers and com- cussing his day at hockey camp, how ics in places of need. Not munity,” explains Anda. much he wants a dog and all the sports Just Tourists receives Even though Anda and he plays. donated suitcases and Matt will continue guid- That is as far as the conversation fills them with items in ing Ryan, Anda hopes her goes before it becomes apparent that demand, such as antibi- son will keep pursuing this Ryan has had many more experiences otics, gloves, and wound type of work independently than most 11-year-olds. As they walk care kits. as he sees people living in past a busy softball game, the discus- “People are usually challenging circumstances. sion quickly turns to the travels they really happy to see that. “These days we travel have done – Cuba, Costa Rica, and When we went to Costa carabineau anda of courtesy p hoto: around the world and we next year Ecuador to volunteer with Rica, lots of people see that that thing, it still people who are less fortunate. would get cuts and stuff exists,” she says. “Being in “Every March break we want to do and wouldn’t have any- a position of having more something interesting to either help thing to cover them with. these days, it’s always sad with things, or to give or teach,” says We brought bandages, to see something go to Ryan, who is starting Grade 6 in the syringes and lots of other waste as opposed to put- fall. medicine,” says Ryan. ting it in good hands.” Ryan has taken his own initiative to Despite facing ques- Anda says that what’s help others, but his affinity for volun- tions at the airport about important is that Ryan teer work stems from Anda who grew their extra bags, Ryan enjoys what he’s doing. up in Romania, an eastern European and Anda have also brought personal locally apparent when he spent three “I like helping the environment and country that endured decades of com- belongings to give away. Ryan is usu- months last fall organizing a fund- helping people, whether it’s cleaning munist oppression during the second ally the first one to volunteer his toys raising concert for the Big Brothers up on the street or helping people in half of the 20th century. Her family and clothes to take to their next desti- Big Sisters of Ottawa (BBBSO). Ryan need. It makes me feel good to help struggled for basic necessities like nation. walked up and down Bank Street someone,” says Ryan. food, and eventually immigrated to “Two years ago we went to this asking for donations for the benefit, And while Anda values the oppor- Canada. Anda wants to raise Ryan to village with our friend in Cuba,” raising $2,500 to match a child with tunity their experiences have given understand how people live in differ- he recounts with excitement. “My a mentor. He and his relatives spent them to connect, she knows Ryan is ent parts of the world. mom had a bag with all the clothes hours making over 400 cabbage rolls, still a kid. “We thought, we have too much and we were giving them to the kids, with meat donated from the Glebe “I have some high hopes for him. and others don’t have enough. And and everyone was calling her Santa Meat Market, to serve at the event. He’s capable. I’ve always been throw- I wanted for Ryan to see that,” she Clothes because she was giving away Despite the considerable amount ing him to the lions, and he’s proven explains. all the clothes. They loved it, and one of work, Ryan felt it was important that he can do it.” This past March break, the pair kid even got the bag that was holding to give back, as he himself is part of spent a week in Costa Rica working the clothes. He was really happy.” the BBBSO program. Two years ago, Vanessa Wen is a long-time Glebe on a turtle conservation project. While In addition to international work, Ryan was matched with Matt, 30, who resident who grew up delivering the there, they brought medical supplies Ryan’s affinity for giving became serves as a role model and friend. Glebe Report as a volunteer carrier.

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Now, feel your spine, connect with its natural curvature and once again Spacious roll your shoulders back, let your neck sit over your shoulders and let your chin be neutral. Soften your jaws and eyes and let your skull be at ease. being Close your eyes. Gently bring your attention to your by Batia Winer and Kate McGregor nose. Inhale through both nostrils and, if possible, exhale through both Recently, I was talking with a friend nostrils. If you find exhaling through about the challenges of keeping her the nose difficult, exhale through the teenagers busy during the summer mouth and inhale through the nos- holidays. She created a list of activ- trils. Be gentle and attentive. Attend ities for them so that they wouldn’t momentarily to the spaces between get bored. As we chatted, I thought the breath before inhalation and before about the word “bored” and how often exhalation. I hear it in everyday conversations – Be kind to yourself. If thoughts “I’m bored to tears,” “school bores arise, simply let them come, gently me,” “work is boring,” “I’m bored out let them go and return to your breath of my mind.” Boredom has become and breathing. something to avoid. When you have finished sitting, Many of us pride ourselves on being open your eyes, look around the room, multi-taskers who can juggle several ing poorly and her blood pressure mind in its own spaciousness. rub your palms together to create fric- things at the same time – our heads was inching dangerously up. She had This is the way I introduced meditation and heat, cup your eyes gently and are filled with a million thoughts and her device set to “ping” every time tion to my client. wash your face with your hands. Take “to do” lists, we leave no room to a new message arrived. We worked Create a space in your home or a breath, then attend to your day feel- daydream, an activity that can lead to on breaking a habit of putting the office that is airy, clean and free of ing rejuvenated and at ease. enormous creativity. BlackBerry on her night table in the clutter. Place a comfortable chair in What’s wonderful about meditation Instead, we have become a gener- bedroom before going to sleep to this space. is that it interrupts the agitation that ation of bowed heads and earbuds. alleviate some of the stress she was Sit on the chair, your feet touching constant “pinging”creates. Everywhere you look, someone is star- feeling. I also introduced her to a the ground at hip-width apart. You As for my coaching client, “boring intently at a small mobile device short, daily meditation practice. At may sit against the chair back or sit ing” dropped from her vocabulary cupped in their hands – behind the first she resisted, calling the idea of forward with your back not touching when she felt the effects on her body wheel, on elevators, crossing streets. sitting with eyes closed “boring.” the chair. and mind of a daily sit and learned to It’s an epidemic that touches all ages. To me, when someone says they Place your hands on your knees embrace meditation as a good friend In restaurants, I’ve stared in amaze- are bored or describes something as or thighs, roll your shoulders back, to help her navigate the demands of ment at whole families indulging in boring, they are expressing their own engage your sitting bones and find the workplace. this activity. And I wonder, what is the restlessness and revealing an over- your comfort zone on the chair. impact of constant screen activity on active nervous system that responds Take a deep breath and suggest to Batia Winer is a meditation teacher our nervous systems? on cue like the urgent “pinging” of a yourself the length of time you wish and a certified Integral Master A while ago, I met with a coaching BlackBerry. Meditation provides an to sit. At first, autosuggest a sit of five Coach™. 613-327-7522; bwiner@ client who was feeling increasingly opportunity to break that pattern and minutes. Gradually build up to 20 praan.com; Kate McGregor is a anxious about having to be avail- to sit with mindful attention to what is minutes at a time. Between meetings certified Integral Master Coach™. able by BlackBerry long after leaving happening, gently allowing the breath at the office, sit for one to three min- 613-884-1864; kate@kmcommuni- the office for the day. She was sleep- and breathing to ground the body and utes. cations.ca; www.kmcoaching.ca.

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by Eileen Durand

This year is special throughout Canada due to our country’s 150th anniversary. Well, this year, for the 12th annual Glebe Fine Art Show, a record number of artists from both sides of the river will be showing their artworks over the weekend of Septem- ber 16 and 17! A total of 34 juried artists will be exhibiting at the Glebe Commu- nity Centre, 175 Third Avenue. The show has grown steadily in popularity rt S how A rt and importance over the years, with exhibiting space being the only lim- iting factor. It is exciting to have this new brochette of fine artists comple- menting the styles and art forms of the many award-winning returning ones. Aspiring and established art collec- tors will have a unique opportunity

at the show to purchase artworks to G lebe F ine of C ourtesy Photo: create a mood in a room, show their Last year’s Glebe Fine Art Show. This year’s show will be held September 16 and 17 at the Glebe Community Centre. personality, tie home colours together, support artists’ careers, or acquire an investment or legacy item. But most didn’t want to share an experience, a your convenience (please note the marketing with various art groups in of all, as one art critic said, “Art is the thought.” new times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily). Ottawa. creative outlet that makes life so rich Visitors will be able to view a variety Admission is free and there will be and beautiful.” of media used in the making of the art door prizes. An artwork that “speaks” to you pieces, such as oils, acrylics and water- Mark your calendar to attend this Glebe Fine Art Show or moves you is the best indicator colours but also mixed media, pastel, great art event. It is not every year that Saturday, Sunday, for continuous pleasure in owning it. embroidery, glass painting, glass sculp- we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday September 16 – 17 David Hockney, one of the most influ- tures and fine art photography prints. and art is definitely part of our fabric 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ential artists of the 20th century, said, See the full list of artists at www.gle- and culture as a country! Glebe Community Centre “What an artist is trying to do for peo- befineartshow.ca. 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa ple is bring them closer to something, Mato’s Café will be offering soups, Eileen Durand has been a resident of Free admission and door prizes because, of course, art is about shar- light lunches, beverages and des- the Glebe for the past 20 years and is www.glebefineartshow.ca ing: you wouldn’t be an artist if you serts throughout the show hours for involved in arts communications and

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For said, “Dictionaries are wonderful example, they might say, “Last night things, but they create an illusion that while perusing the Internet…,” or “I there’s such a thing as a language that was perusing the aisles of the gro- stands still, when really it’s the nature cery store.” Here peruse means the of human language to change. Each exact opposite of a careful search. It generation hears things and interprets conjures up the image of someone things slightly differently from the conducting a quick scan or casual previous one.” McWhorter also points glance. out that language is much more like a Maybe peruse has changed meanings parade, in that it is moving forward as our attention spans have become and constantly shifting. shorter. The word has transformed to fit As language marches onward, per- our present context of bite-sized infor- ceptions of words are prone to change. mation to be consumed quickly. Consider the word peruse. In Shake- While this may be true, I think speare’s Romeo and Juliet, the word is a simpler explanation is that lan- spoken by Romeo as he takes a close guage is always in flux. As the world look at the dying face of Paris: changes, so do the words we use to express ourselves. If that weren’t true, Butchie suffers existential crisis! “In faith, I will.—Let me peruse then we would all still be speaking in this face. Shakespearian English. So let’s enjoy It is with great concern that we report early as March, Butchie had been Mercutio’s kinsman, noble County the parade. on Butchie’s massive existential crisis. heard mournfully humming Piggy Paris.” “While it is not uncommon for a Lee’s 1969 hit, “Is lettuce all there Ash Abraham Coutu is a Nashville guinea pig to question his or her exist- is?” Here peruse is consistent with its native who has lived in Egypt, South ence, it is uncommon for a guinea Whatever the cause, treatment original definition, meaning to exam- Korea and now Ottawa, where she pig not to eat for more than an hour,” options for Butchie are limited. “Exis- ine with great attention, or to read helps out at the Catholic Immigra- explained Kierpigaard, renowned tential crisis therapy is not covered for carefully. tion Centre and teaches ESL. existentialist philosopher and close quadrupeds, only bipeds,” explained personal friend to Butchie. Pigmund Freud, who just received his Concern for Butchie arose in late online counsellor certification. “Few July when he was observed in Nicas- understand that the guinea pig psyche tro’s organic veggie section, unable is fragile...once askew, years of costly to move, suffering a form of vegeta- psychoanalysis are required.” tive dread. “He couldn’t choose a way Others adamantly advise against forward. All the fresh lettuces were therapy, citing deleterious effects. there, but he only stared and muttered “Such crises have been known to ‘I am free to choose! Free to choose! result in a period of heightened The horror! The horror!’” reported insight and creativity!” insisted Kier- Pilote, unperturbed engineer and fre- pigaard, who credits his own crisis quent Nicastro shopper. for the development of his three-stage The cause of Butchie’s crisis is theory of snacking. hotly debated. Local pigistines blame Indeed, things could be looking up the insensitive reporting around his for Butchie who last week was spot- alleged illegal parsley consumption ted outside the neighbourhood in the 2017 Bumblebee count calls while an employee of the Organic new Art House Café at Somerset and Parsley Police (see April Glebe Bay penning a short treatise entitled Report). Others claim it was a pre- “Neither/Nor” under the pseudonym for volunteer census takers existing condition, reporting that as “PopChop”. Friends of the Earth is launching its tions, they’ll be helping us learn more second Great Canadian Bumblebee about what needs to be done to protect Count and offering downloadable bumblebees,” said Beatrice Olivastri, census cards to help identify the bees CEO, Friends of the Earth Canada. in response to global concerns about “Bees are up against big stresses declines in pollinator biodiversity. like habitat loss, climate change, pesti- The Great Canadian Bumblebee cides and diseases,” says John Bennett, Count runs until September 15, 2017. Senior Policy Advisor, Friends of the The campaign asks people to look for Earth Canada. “Canada has over 40 and take photos of bumblebees and to species of bumblebees but many of upload the photos with observations so them are in trouble. Photos and obser- that scientists can better track the bees vations about bumblebees from the and learn more about them. Great Canadian Bumblebee Count Participants in last year’s event could signal changes in how bumble- submitted 1,218 photos and obser- bees are dealing with the same issues vations for the census, including 12 you and I face – from heat waves to submissions for the critically at-risk fires and floods. This is critical infor- Yellow-banded bumblebee (Bombus mation and we really need help from terricola). More than two-thirds of the concerned citizens.” Broady (on the left) is a “Schnoodle” who food crops we depend on benefit from For more information, go to the belongs to Joanne and Gerry on Powell pollination by native bees, honeybees Great Canadian Bumblebee Count and other pollinators. Bumblebees are webpage at www.foecanada.org/en/ Avenue. On the right is Razzle, a Shih Tzu, and capable of buzz pollination making issues/bumble-bee-count, or con- he belongs to Trish on First Avenue. Neither them particularly effective pollinators tact Beatrice Olivastri, at Beatrice@ of them like other dogs much, but they like for certain crops and flowers, includ- foecanada.org or John Bennett, at each other and walk well together! ing blueberries and tomatoes. [email protected]. “We hope people will volunteer to go out with our census cards and take Friends of the Earth Canada is the Ca- (Sent in by Julie Stephens) photos of the bumblebees wherever nadian member of Friends of the Earth Best they are – cottages, national parks or International, a grassroots environmental Buddies their own gardens. By sending Friends network campaigning on today’s most ur- of the Earth their photos and observa- gent environmental and social issues. 28 Glebe Report August 18, 2017 music

hard not to add it to a list of activities you have,” she says. “Our choirmaster Kirk is fair and understanding of prior commitments and helps choir members balance their schedules. Choir has given me friendships, my love of singing and a greater understanding of the church.” Good choral training goes well beyond teaching children to read music. Scientific studies suggest that early music training has a profound influence on cognitive development. It has been linked to skills such as learning languages, reading and math-

Photo: clarissa leir-taha clarissa Photo: ematics. When St. Matthew’s tracked St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, known for its choirs, will offer a free children’s choir camp for girls and boys ages 6 and up, down former choristers for its 50th from August 21 to 25. anniversary of the men’s and boys’ choirs, a pattern emerged. Several had achieved great success in music, literature, languages, broadcasting, Choir camp at St. Matthew’s sciences, the ministry and law. Many top singers and musicians, classical and otherwise, first sang in by Margret Brady Nankivell camp offered by St. Matthew’s Angli- life as a chorister. And a very fulfilling church choirs. Former St. Matthew’s can Church in the Glebe. experience it can be. boy choristers, for example, include For children who love to sing, there’s The choir day camp runs from Mon- St. Matthew’s has a long tradition of the great international baritone Gerald a great opportunity coming up in late day, August 21 to Friday, August 25 choral excellence and boasts women’s, Finley, acclaimed counter-tenor Dan- August at a free, week-long choral and allows girls and boys to explore men’s, boys’ and girls’ choirs. Often iel Taylor, Grammy Award-winning these choirs perform together, espe- composer Paul Halley, and Seventeen cially for large concerts such as the Voyces’s founder and composer Kevin annual Messiah (this year Novem- Reeves. ber 17 and 18) and for carol services Another former chorister is the at Christmas. Last spring the choirs National Arts Centre cellist Tim sang a delightful selection of Can- McCoy. “Singing definitely helped adian compositions as part of Canada my ear and I tell my cello students to 150 celebrations and in February the sing,” McCoy said in an interview a Homeis children’s choirs presented The Kid, a few years back. “It is a really beau- silent film by Charlie Chaplin. tiful experience and I always felt where one starts from The choir camp will be led by Kirk- transformed by choral evensong. It - T.S. ELIOT land Adsett, St. Matthew’s music enriched me in a musical way that I director, and will introduce children to didn’t realize at the time.” ensemble singing and, for those who The Ottawa-born Finley said sing- need it, how to read music. It will also ing in a choir instilled a sense of include recreational activities such as professionalism, teamwork and disci- an “Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt,” pline. “I liked the drama of the church introductory orienteering activities, services, full of ceremony and orderli- arts and crafts, and guided outings to ness. It was like joining a big club and nearby attractions. we got paid, of course,” he said. “I believe the choir is just like a sport,” says Madighan, head chorister Margret Brady Nankivell is a music in the girls’ choir and a member of a lover, member of the St. Matthew’s jazz band. “You have a coach, a team, congregation and chair of its concert and, if you enjoy it, you will find it and fundraising committees.

St. Matthew’s Choir Camp

Children age 6 and up are invited to the St. Matthew’s choir camp. If they enjoy the camp, they may wish to consider joining the choir. Members of the children’s choirs rehearse twice a week and receive honoraria for their commitment and involvement. Those unable to attend the choir camp are welcome to attend an “open choir” rehearsal in September. No musical experience is necessary.

Choir rehearsals: SALESSALES REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE Boys’ Choir: Tuesdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. FocusedFocused Excellence Excellence in in RReeal Estate Girls’ Choir: Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m. TOP 1% FOR ROYAL LEPAGE IN CANADA* For further information, please contact Kirkland Adsett, Music Director, 613 .238.2801 | robmarland.com at [email protected] or 613-234-5482, 165 Pretoria Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 1X1 or St. Matthew’s website at www.stmatthewsottawa.ca. *based on closed and collected earnings

SALES REPRESENTATIVE Focused Excellence in Real Estate SALES REPRESENTATIVE Focused Excellence in Real Estate music Glebe Report August 18, 2017 29 D ra k ulic Potocco- M argerita Photo: Rideau Chorale seeks new singers by Jennifer Strachan Anthems and Vivaldi’s Gloria among available to members for extra support What if I can’t read music? other amazing works. learning and nailing down parts. Come and audition anyway. Some The Rideau Chorale community choir of our best members didn’t read when seeks new singers for its 2017 – 18 sea- Repertoire for 2017 – 2018 Auditions they joined the choir. Strong listening son! This year, Rideau Chorale will be Auditions are designed only to hear skills and the study aids we provide presenting a complete performance of your potential as a singer. While music may carry you while developing the About the choir Handel’s Messiah with orchestra and reading and choral experience are def- basic reading skills you’ll need over The Rideau Chorale is an auditioned soloists under the direction of Mat- inite assets, the only requirements for the longer term. 50-voice community choir composed thew Larkin on Thursday, December joining the choir are being able to match of men and women of all ages from 7 and Friday, December 8 along with pitches and carry a tune. In your audi- Audition date across the Ottawa region. The vision Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem for organ, tion, you’ll be led through a few vocal Tuesday, September 5, from 6 to 8 of the choir, in addition to presenting chamber orchestra and soloists on Sat- exercises to assess your range (soprano p.m., at Southminster United Church beautiful music to the community, is urday, May 5, 2018. or alto, for example) and asked to sing on the corner of Aylmer and Bank to provide opportunities for choris- a familiar song, such as O Canada! to streets in Old Ottawa South (beside ters to develop musical abilities such Rehearsals gauge your level of experience and abil- the canal). Call Jennifer at 613-263- as music reading and singing tech- The Rideau Chorale rehearses at ity going in. The only other person in the 0637 to schedule your audition today! niques from intermediate to advanced Southminster United Church on Tues- room will be the director, who, as much ♪ ♫ levels. To date, the choir, which was day evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. as hearing your voice, really wants the only founded in 2015, has performed Regular attendance is expected of all chance to meet you! We do everything Jennifer Strachan sings Soprano II in Orff’s Carmina Burana, Fauré’s members throughout the year. The choir we can to make the experience easy and the Rideau Chorale and also serves Requiem, Handel’s Four Coronation makes helpful home-study material stress free. on the choir’s board. OTTAWA WELCOMES THE WORLD LANSDOWNE

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The ‘Dog Days of Summer’ The theme for this issue of Poetry Quarter is the “dog days of summer:” the hottest, most sultry days from July 3 to August 11. This theme attracted many fine poets and poems, to which this two-page feature spread attests. The selection process proved both challenging and rewarding. Thanks to all the poets who submitted.

For the November issue, as a lead up to the holiday season and year end, Poetry Quarter seeks innovative work from local poets around the notion of family, whether personal or writ large, as in humankind. The submission deadline is October 20. –JC Sulzenko SUMMER STORM (* denotes a returning poet) A low growl, rumble, implied threat I glance to the northern sky for a glimpse Now a presence, materializing Plunder The summer storm goddess She casts a sombre, cold eye on the sweltering city, The summer morning opens far beneath her unfurling cloud garments like a story, school-free weeks Steel grey, indigo spread ahead, friends The snakish wind uncoils, a herald of her approach, the storm away for holidays. Unleashes the rain, pelting the steaming pavement with its children, striking the ground in a demented, swirling dance untitled On the step between To the percussion of bass thunder cracks, porch and sidewalk, I break lighted by a sole electrical flash To wait for bus six twigs into pieces, wish Over now, as suddenly as she appeared On the sunny side of Bank I had a nickel for a Tootsie Roll. She throws a scornful glance over her shoulder I think of winter as she strides to the next valley Up Bank Street I wander Leaving the stunned city, drenched and shaken Bob Brocklebank past the corner store with shelves of blackballs, BB Bats and bubblegum *Shirley Moulton past Hill’s Taxi, Sager’s Shoes Summer has 39 dogs to the schoolyard, empty as a yawn. I penetrate the Boys’ Yard – foreign Boris, Atomic and B.B. King are Labradors ground packed by alien feet – Just like Frankie, Finnigan and Gus drawn to a bar-rimmed window well. Kaylee, Pheonix and Thor are Retrievers Charlie, Bear and Cody are Shepherds I scale the rust-roughed pipe Buddy and Buffy are Yorkshire Terriers leap into the concrete fortress Paddington, Marley and Munro are unknowns crouch, unseen. My hands Shadow should be a Boxer smell of blood. Molly is a St. Bernard Hero is a Spaniel Among last fall’s leaves, spoils – Bailey is a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier – a glint of cigarette silver Poppy’s a Siberian Husky a comic from Double Bubble, a toy Ernie is a Shih Tzu ring I polish in my palm. As Moka, Muffin and Zachary are Oreo is a Shetland Sheepdog Jean Van Loon Ivy is a Setter Mr. Darcy is a Schnauzer Hamlet ought to be a Great Dane Harley is a Rottweiller Thumbalina is a Pug Riley is a Porty Maui is a Pit Bull Butch is a Lhasa Apso orion’s dog-day lamentation So is Happy Alfie is a Standard Poodle i think i won’t believe it will stop raining Each dog will have its day i think i won’t believe it won’t Canus Major, my cur *Summer has 39 dogs was composed using City presses and pulls of Ottawa dog registration data from 2010 under and looks to its master the K1S postal code prefix. i know i should trust my aim but humid weeks worm Rob Thomas their way through confidence my arrow’s less a truth untitled berries more a sticky guess and it does not get better August days sleep July but autumn’s breath like dogs distilled will blow this heat away waiting for metaphor the aroma slowly at first and finding none of scarlet sweet field heat numb to winds of change scratch - slowly. strawberries in a bowl

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Go Ahead, Jump In The Dog Days of Summer Slow and easy, Most dogs I know love summertime. August unravels THE INMATE Inspiring me to write this rhyme. hot and humid She leaves the cool but spidery basement In summer dogs roam rural roads Hunting rabbits and tasty toads. A drowsy fly flits and swirls eventually landing and trudges upstairs to the dim, closed living room They like to doze in summer sun on the sleeping dog’s tail where the window air conditioner With luscious dreams of summer fun. a lazy flick and it is gone, sent distractedly on its way hums like a mosquito. We had a dog, her name was Tess.

On new mown lawns she’d leave a mess. Lemonade sparkles over ice, kissed with mint Outside, At the cottage she’d dig for rocks, vodka hovers, desperate to jump in and cool off summer glows crimson, purple, azure, gold and green. Then pile them up on neighbours’ docks. Another dog we called Chloe, White sun hats, blue polka dot flip flops, pink whirly gigs Long ago she liked to run and feel the wind A young brother we named Joey. a kaleidoscope of summer and now she’d like to stroll beneath arching trees, but this dragon’s breath day, In summer heat they’d sometimes fight, Annoyingly bark through the night. the breeze just caresses the skin when bodies swell and patience thins, The neighbours then would call the cops, so humid it barely lifts the damp tendrils that escape is dangerous. But those sweet cops thought our dogs tops. the loosely bound pony tail All winter she dreamed of freedom, One August night old Chloe died For weeks and weeks poor Joey cried. painted pink toes tickle the cold water in the backyard pool forgetting these steam-bath days, But let us dwell on sunny times. better get in before summer dissolves into when heat and humidity We loved those dogs despite their ‘crimes.’ the coolness of autumn put her under house arrest. Yes summertime is great for dogs Much nicer pets than slimy frogs. swish, the beach cover drops in a discarded pile and Her crimes: old age, poor health. the splash of water delights the senses, *Ruth Latta *Craig Kamcke enjoy, relax, refresh

*Gail Kayuk

Urban Heat

Shade tree in the urban heat:

cool hand Poetry Quarter Call for Submissions - November 2017 on your fever. Theme: Family, in all its facets and ramifications As a lead-up to the holiday season and year end, the theme for the November 2017 Poetry Humidex Advisory Quarter will be the notion of family, whether personal or writ large, as in humankind. The Poetry Quarter seeks innovative work from local poets, with a submission deadline of Even my eyelids October 20. are sweating. Poems will be considered only for the theme for which they are submitted (poems will not *Anne Le Dressay generally be retained for future consideration). DEEP GRASSY WILDNESS Deadline: Friday, October 20, 2017 Leaf needles Blow through snow-soft Eligibility: Submissions are open to any poet who reads the Glebe Report and lives in the Dawns National Capital Region. Poems should be: Methuselahs • Original and unpublished in any medium (no poems submitted elsewhere, please); Lulled by zarabanda • No more than 30 lines each; Songs • On any aspect of the theme, within the bounds of public discourse; and • Submitted by October 20, 2017. Dreaming, waiting To wanton with the wind Please send your entries (up to 5 poems) to [email protected]. Alone Remember to send us your contact information. Summer Bliss

Susan Hallett 32 Glebe Report August 18, 2017 real estate Buying and selling a home – the emotion factor

by Tracy Arnett and running a household. That can lead to poor choices about how much It’s almost impossible to keep your to pay for a home in the first place. emotions out of the equation when And while we may think we’re being you buy or sell a home. Being aware logical in our home choice, more often of your emotions and understanding than not we make a decision because how they may influence you are key the home “feels right.” The smell, lay- to making a good decision. out or colours of a home we walk into The actual mechanics of a sale or pur- can all influence us, though we may chase are straightforward. It’s when you not be aware of it. add in the human equation that things can Even the process of the deal can be get tricky. It’s not surprising, really. How fraught with emotion. There’s doubt often have you heard the saying that buy- and fear involved in making that leap ing or selling a home is the single biggest to sign the offer to purchase: Is the investment most of us will ever make? price too high or low? Will we get it? How could emotions not be a part of that? Is this the right decision? There can be And when you add in the fact that our doubt and fear on the part of the seller homes are our sanctuaries, where we as well, along with a feeling of loss, retreat after a long day, where we raise even if they’re getting a good price. our children and create a lifetime of financially, we have a lot of trouble as appealing as possible to a range of And tricky negotiations can easily memories, separating the emotion from seeing it objectively when it comes potential buyers. This de-personaliz- lead to hurt feelings. A lowball offer, the logic is understandably difficult. time to sell. Invariably, we think it’s ing both lets us start to let go and lets for instance, can be seen as insulting. Studies have shown that emotions worth more than the market may say it prospective buyers visualize them- So, is there any point in asking buy- can be twice as important as knowledge is, we gloss over its flaws, focus on its selves in the space. ers and sellers to keep their emotions when it comes to our buying decisions. positives and attach greater value than in check? Certainly. Just because we And while it’s important to feel an emo- might be justified to any improve- When we buy know emotions will be part of the tional tie to the place we live in, making ments we’ve made, because we also There are also emotional hurdles equation doesn’t mean they should rule decisions on emotion alone is not wise. see the time, effort and money that when it comes to buying. the show. But it’s much easier to man- The trick is realizing that emotions went into those improvements. We can fixate on one thing and for- age them and manage expectations if will play a role and working to minimize It can take a long time before we’ll get about the bigger picture. Wanting we acknowledge that they are a factor. their effects. That’s where a realtor you listen to outside experts, and some- a bigger house, for instance, can mean trust can help guide you into the right times we never do, refusing to go moving farther away from work to find Tracy Arnett is broker/owner of Tracy decision, and out of a wrong one. with a lower listing price, for instance, a home we can afford. But the longer Arnett Realty and has been a long- The best way to look at the situation because we can’t detach and make a commute that results can conflict with time resident of both the Glebe and is to see it as selling a house, and buy- realistic appraisal. an often even bigger desire: wanting to Old Ottawa South. Tracy’s love of ing a home. The emotional pull is also why we’re spend more time with family. older homes and the downtown core encouraged to de-personalize our In our push to own a house, it can has afforded her a career where she When we sell home by taking down family photos, be easy to compartmentalize expenses loves where she works. Her favour- Because we have so much invested changing paint colours to neutrals and minimize the costs that will be ite pastimes are hockey, skating, golf, in our home, both emotionally and and de-cluttering, to make the house associated with fixing up, furnishing coffee and relaxation at her cottage.

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by Avery Marshall and Adrian Phillips

A research team with the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Services will be of O the C ity of C ourtesy Photo: conducting fieldwork in the Glebe The City of Ottawa Heritage Inventory Project uses a GIS software tool to collect heritage data about neighbourhood buildings. in August and September for the Glebe Report readers are invited to get in touch with the authors and share information about the Glebe. Heritage Inventory Project. The project is a city-wide initiative to identify buildings, structures and to the city’s Heritage Register will be We’re asking Glebe Report readers Avery Marshall at heritageinventory@ other built resources of cultural beneficial for property owners, devel- to share information about their prop- ottawa.ca or say hello if you see us in heritage value or interest. opers, heritage advocates, elected erties or other buildings or structures the neighbourhood. The goal of the project is to officials, planning staff, community in their neighbourhood. We would More information about the create certainty around Ottawa’s her- groups and all concerned residents. love to know who designed your Heritage Inventory Project is available itage resources. Properties identified The methodology of the project home or the original use of a particu- at www.ottawa.ca. through the project will not be desig- includes photographing, describing lar building. nated under the Ontario Heritage Act; architectural characteristics and eval- Please connect with the City of Avery Marshall and Adrian Phillips rather, they will be added to the city’s uating thousands of built resources Ottawa’s built heritage researchers: are heritage researchers with the City Heritage Register. A rigorous update throughout the city. Adrian Phillips, Amber Polywkan and of Ottawa. renos Glebe Report August 18, 2017 33 Raising expectations bw

Underpinning In underpinning, basement floors are lowered by chipping up the existing concrete slab, removing earth to lower the subgrade, then excavat- ing underneath the existing footings in four-foot sections separated by eight feet (depending on what the engineer specifies). Forms are built and concrete is poured under the existing footing on top of undisturbed soil at the new footing depth. Once the concrete has set, the four-foot sections to the new footings are dug out, new forms are made (or the old ones are reused if possible), and the next section of footing is poured. The process repeats one more time so that a continuous new footing has been formed at the new depth. Weeping tile and crushed stone are laid, sub-slab insulation is added if desired and a new slab is poured at the desired floor depth. p M edia G rou Page F ront S witzer, . T Scott and Kristin’s basement floor was lowered Benching through a combination of underpinning and In benching, a stable soil grade benching to create more liveable space. is maintained (45 degrees or less, Photo: L eon Photo: depending on soil type) between researching benching vs. underpin- the underside of the existing footing ning, the only material I could find and the new subgrade level. Wooden by lowering your basement were short pieces written by other forms are built and a bench or step is builders, often Americans, and one poured with soil sloped to protect it. by Mark Campbell hood by having more liveable square piece by Mike Holmes written in Then weeping tile and crushed stone footage. 2008. are laid, sub-slab insulation is added At the time when Ottawa’s older houses Is there anything you would have What is your favourite thing about if desired and a new slab is poured at were being built, basements were used liked to have changed or known about the neighbourhood? the desired floor depth mainly for storage and utilities, but not the renovation before commencing, if Friendly neighbours and access to Benching is less expensive than as living spaces. For this reason founda- you could do it again? almost all services and recreation underpinning. The downside to bench- tions did not need to be dug to a depth We would have reconsidered under- on foot. Many weekends, our son’s ing is that floor space is lost around that would allow for comfortable head- pinning the entire basement rather than stroller gets more mileage than our the basement perimeter, equal to the room. Old Ottawa South residents Scott having portions benched and others car. floor depth added (if the soil grade and Kristin recently had a major base- underpinned. Although we worked Is there anything else you would like was 45 degrees). However, benches ment renovation done to gain another with The Conscious Builder and to add? can be turned into a feature if used floor of liveable square footage in their Deslaurier Custom Cabinetry to incor- Thanks for the opportunity and it as seating or platforms for furniture home. They contacted the local con- porate the benches into the floor plan was a pleasure working with Casey, and cabinets. tractor The Conscious Builder for help to and cabinetry as much as possible, it Richard (our foreman) and The Con- In either case a building permit and lower their basement floor and renovate still resulted in a loss of square footage. scious Builder team. plans drawn by a structural engineer the space. After the project was complete, As I mentioned earlier, inches matter. are required. we asked them a few questions: Was it difficult to find information Basement-lowering process Why did you decide to have your or testimonials when researching the Basement floors can be lowered by Mark Campbell is a writer, researcher basement renovated? project? underpinning, benching, or a combin- and carpenter’s helper for The Con- We wanted to use the existing square Yes, for instance when I was ation of both. scious Builder. footage rather than expanding into our small backyard with an addition. We also badly needed a bathroom with a bathtub; our son has been bathing in an infant basin for two years now. How would you describe the experience of watching the project unfold? Exciting, terrifying, intriguing, frus- trating, satisfying; a renovation covers a whole range of emotions. What elements of the project/space were the most important to you in the design phase? Ensuring the floor plan met our needs, big and small: big things like a full bathroom and rec room with lots of storage, down to space for a second refrigerator and pantry. Just like in football, inches matter in a city house downtown. Would you recommend a similar renovation to others? We would say a renovation like this one is not for the faint of heart since the expense (and potential for the project to increase in scope) as well as the time involved are considerable. That said, if you truly enjoy your home and neighbourhood, this type of renovation can be a good long-term investment in your home and your family’s enjoy- ment of the home, without having to move. We expect to live here for the next 20 to 25 years now. We think it will also differentiate our home from others comparable in the neighbour- illustration:heather mee k illustration:heather 34 Glebe Report August 18, 2017 charity Wanted: a few good women

by Jenn Campbell

Are you the kind of woman who wants to give back, but can never seem to find the time? Want to help out as many as three charities in just one hour? If so, 100 Women Who Care Ottawa (100WWCO) is for you. The grassroots group, which officially launched in Ottawa in April 2014, has so far raised more than $120,000 for city charities. 100WWCO operates on a simple concept: Get 100 caring Ottawa women in a room, each with $100 dollars. Have them listen to five-minute presentations from three charitable organizations and then have the women vote with their $100 donation for their favourite. Some women split their $100 so each charity gets a little money. In fewer than 60 minutes, $10,000 is injected into three amazing Ottawa causes. The charities are nominated by members and then drawn at random at each meeting. The winning charities are then invited to present at the next meeting. At 100WWCO’s next meeting, on September 6, the three presenting charities are iSisters, Upstream and ulle baum Photo: the Ottawa Humane Society. 100 Women Who Care meets quarterly at the Heart & Crown on Preston Street to raise money for charities. iSisters develops and delivers technology programs and mentors women in collaboration with community one of the selected charities at each of funds from 100WWCO over its first for stroke and aphasia support. partners. It connects women in need four annual meetings. Meetings take three years of operation have ranged Interested women are encouraged with technology, through mentoring. place in February, May, September and from Helping with Furniture, a group to sign up by sending an email to Upstream aims to reframe public November. Each member who donates that provides gently used furniture to [email protected] and discourse by addressing the social $100 at a meeting is invited to nomin- families who are restarting their lives, come to our September 6 meeting determinants of health, with the goal ate a charity for the next meeting. and Community Laundry Co-op, at the Heart & Crown, 353 Preston of building a healthier society. The Members write cheques directly to which provides easy-access afford- Street. Networking begins at 5 p.m. Humane Society has been the city’s the charities so none of their money able laundry facilities to low-income with the formal event running from leading organization providing a safe goes to 100 Women Who Care residents, to Dress for Success, which 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, see haven for sick, injured and homeless administrative costs. In addition, all empowers women to achieve eco- www.100WomenWhoCareOttawa. animals in Ottawa. It cares for 10,000 organizations 100 Women support are nomic independence by providing ca or check us out on Facebook (100 animals in the community each year. registered charities and can therefore support and professional attire, and Women Who Care Ottawa), Twitter Members are asked to join for at least provide tax receipts. Parrot Partner Canada, which takes (@100womenottawa) and LinkedIn a year and commit to donating $100 to Organizations that have received in parrots whose owners die and pro- (WomenWhoCare Ottawa). vides education and parrot training. There have also been women’s shel- Jenn Campbell is a journalist and ters, senior support centres, substance member of the steering committee of abuse rehab organizations and centres 100 Women Who Care Ottawa.

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Left to right: Paule Labbé, Deanna Quon, Jim Thompson, Emma Blan- change in their community, illustrate chard and Janet Bradley Employment opportunities how social enterprises create an inclu- GNAG is looking for mature, sive economy and teach them about enthusiastic candidates who possess the connections between food and strong leadership, communication money. and organizational skills along with GNAG is extremely proud to launch job-specific qualifications for the this partnership with Growing Futures Breakfast and Afterschool programs. and we hope you’ll come by later this Please send your résumé to info@ fall to check out our hydroponic gar- gnag.ca by August 25 outlining your den tower! experience, education, schedule of availability and a minimum of two Get’er done with GlebeFit references. We are also looking for morning workouts positive, experienced and inspiring by Ruth Hartonto! tutors for children in grades 1–12 in Between work, chauffeuring kids to all subjects. school and activities, and feeding the Complete details about the jobs are family, finding time to exercise can available at www.gnag.ca under Join be challenging. If you’re struggling to WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING Our Team. fit fitness into your day, we just might Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs: have your solution. TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR GNAG Annual General Meeting Starting this September, GNAG is Do Not Say We Have Nothing Madeleine Thien GNAG invites the community to offering an enhanced early-morning their Annual General Meeting, Wed- fitness program five days a week. The Poisoned Pawn Peggy J. Blair nesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. in the Join our experienced and motiva- Burger’s Daughter Nadine Gordimer Glebe Community Centre. tional instructors at 6:15 a.m. for 45 Dear Everybody: A Woman’s Journey from Park Anne Budgell Are you interested in volunteer- minutes of HIIT (high intensity inter- Avenue to a Labrador Trapline ing or taking a place on our board? val training)-based classes Mondays, Please contact our volunteer coordin- Wednesdays and Fridays, and yoga 1. Abbotsford Book Club 3. Helen’s Book Club ator at 613-233-8713 or email us at Tuesdays and Thursdays. 2. Can’ Litterers 4. The Book Club [email protected]. “The early time slot means that If your book club would like to share its reading list, I can work out regularly, be home please email it to Micheline Boyle at Growing Futures and a hydro- to wake the kids up for school, and [email protected] ponic tower make it to work on time. It’s great!” GNAG is now an official partner says Paule Labbé, one of our current with Growing Futures, which was early morning participants. initiated by the Parkdale Food Cen- Studies have shown that HIIT, tre. Growing Futures brings local which alternates between intense Yasir Naqvi, MPP businesses, community partners and bursts of activity and fixed periods of Ottawa Centre youth together to foster a healthier, less-intense activity or complete rest, more financially resilient next gener- has many benefits, including build- ation. It operates as a social enterprise ing endurance, boosting metabolism using innovative growing systems to and increasing heart health. Adding Here to help you! produce, market and sell fresh pro- yoga in between these intense mor- duce to the foodservice industry. Its nings will help you work on your Community Office impact is multifold: it increases access flexibility, core and strength in a very 109 Catherine St., Ottawa, ON K2P 0P4 to healthy food in our city, fosters the different way. Tel 613-722-6414 | Fax 613-722-6703 [email protected] development of entrepreneurial skills You’ll notice a few more changes yasirnaqvimpp.ca and generates income for Parkdale in the schedule, with the addition of b/yasirnaqvimpp | a @yasir_naqvi Food Centre’s vital role in the com- more yoga and two afternoon classes munity. for a total of 27 classes per week! GNAG will be hosting a hydroponic There is something for everyone, and garden tower in the main lobby of the GNAG instructors provide a variety Glebe Community Centre thanks to of options so everyone can partici- sponsor Mike Scrivens of Scrivens pate! Insurance and Investment Solutions. Membership for the fall season is By mid November, you will see a $260, $150 for 10 tickets, or $16.95 beautiful supply of fresh herbs and for drop-in classes. Best deal is a vegetables grown by the youth of three-season (fall to spring) member- GNAG’s Community Action Team ship for $587.60. All prices include (CATs) program. HST. for information or to register: carleton.ca/linr 613-233-8713 Email: [email protected] 613-520-3699 heritage Glebe Report August 18, 2017 37 Celebrating 150 years at the Bower farmhouse

by Bonnie Johnson a tug pass, and that the Bowers helped fees and housing. Edwards, co-founder homeless citizens after the great Hull- of One World Grannies, who met Afri- Storytelling is possibly the oldest Ottawa fire of 1900. Rumours of the can grandmothers at the launch of the human art form. Before writing, stor- house being haunted were amusingly Grandmothers Campaign in 2006, says, ies were the way early people passed reinforced with a cameo appearance “Doing nothing was not an option. We down their history, values and wis- by Sarah, the ghost of J.C. Bower’s vowed not to rest until these courageous dom from generation to generation. spinster daughter, to tell her story. and spirited women could rest.” The art of storytelling is kept alive Ottawa StoryTellers’ mother and You don’t have to be a grandmother by groups like Ottawa StoryTellers, daughter team, Donna Stewart and to join us,” says Edwards. “We wel- three members of which volunteered Ruth Stewart-Verger, brought to life come Grand-others.” their writing and telling talents to a the personalities and fierce determin- One World Grannies thanks Wat- fundraiser hosted by the One World ation of Canada’s “Famous Five” who son’s Pharmacy and Compounding Grannies. They made history come succeeded in having women recog- Centre and Wellington West Bridge- alive together with a teller from the nized as “persons” under the BNA Act mur p hy maureen Photo: head for their generous support. Grannies and a special guest teller – thus achieving their goal of making The historic Bower House in Old Ot- Thanks also to Maureen Murphy of from Burundi, at 3 Bower Street, women eligible for appointment to the tawa East was the scene of storytelling One World Grannies, who photo- which was built 150 years ago along Senate. in support of One World Grannies and graphed the event. To view the photos in celebration of Canada’s sesquicen- the Rideau Canal in Ottawa East, just Ketty Nivyabandi, a Burundian tennial. go to www.maureenmurphy.ca. across from the Glebe and Old Ottawa poet, activist and refugee, shared a South. The historic Victorian house moving story of her family, beginning Rideau Canal at night to steal cream- Bonnie Johnson, a resident of the has been the home of Dianne and with her great-great-grandfather, king puffs cooling outside Lamothe’s Glebe, is an active member of One Roland Breton for the last 25 years. of his people, sighting white people Bakery and playing “road apple” World Grannies and the Grand- Guests were welcomed into the gar- for the first time. Legend proposes hockey using frozen horse dung for mothers Advocacy Network. If you are den by members of the One World that they must have lost the colour pucks. interested in joining a group, contact Grannies and Ottawa StoryTellers, of their skin in the mud of the lake. The evening raised over $1,700 her at [email protected]. where, seated under a 100-year-old He devoted his life to resisting these for the Stephen Lewis Foundation silver maple the audience was treated initial colonial invaders from Ger- Grandmothers Campaign. African to hors d’oeuvres, desserts and four many; her grandfather fought Belgian grandmothers have buried their chil- historical tales in honour of Canada’s occupiers, and several years ago she dren as a consequence of the AIDS For information about the sesquicentennial. herself was forced to flee from the pol- pandemic and are caring for the millions Grandmothers Campaign, visit Pat Holloway of Ottawa StoryTell- itical conflict crippling her country. of young people left behind. The One ers opened the show, assuming the One World Granny Peggy Edwards’ World Grannies alone has raised over www.grandmotherscampaign.org. character and costume of John C. story wrapped up the evening. She $170,000 over the past 10 years through For information about advocacy on Bower, who built the house. He told took on the persona of her Uncle Jake a variety of fundraising projects while, behalf of African grandmothers, visit the story of his life, Bower House and to paint a nostalgic picture of growing across Canada, grandmother groups Old Ottawa East in the mid-nineteenth up in Old Ottawa East, the Glebe and have raised over $25 million. The www.grandmothersadvocacy.org. century. Among many historical gems, Old Ottawa South in the early 1920s. money supports African grandmothers For information about Ottawa guests learned that Old Ottawa East Using her uncle’s memoir of his boy- and the children in their care through Storytellers, visit was called Archville back then, that hood adventures with his brother, she such initiatives as income generation a steam train ploughed into the canal delighted the audience with anecdotes projects, bereavement counselling, HIV www.ottawastorytellers.ca. because the drawbridge was up to let such as swimming naked across the awareness training and testing, school

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38 Glebe Report August 18, 2017 memoir

by Tamara Levine

This memoir was written during Anna Rumin’s memoir writing class at the Glebe Community Centre in spring 2017.

I’m in Mommy’s lap in the yellow rocking chair, sunlight streaming in on us through the window. When I snuggle into her, it’s even more toasty warm. If I put my ear to her chest I can hear her heart beat: thump, thump, thump. I can smell her soapy clean- ness from her shower and her hair is still a little bit wet. We’re reading Madeline. In an old house in Paris all covered with vines / Lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. I don’t know how to read the words on the pages, but I can say all of them and know the pictures they go with because I drank them up and they’re inside me now. Mommy turns the pages while I look at the pictures with lots of yellow and say They left the house at half past nine in rain or shine / The smallest one was Made- line. There is yellow on every page! Madeline is a little girl who lives in a house with lots of other girls and Miss Clavel, the only grown-up. In two straight lines they broke their bread / And brushed their teeth and went to bed. I think Madeline is very lucky.

All those girls to brush her teeth with! atz I like it that Madeline is plucky and brave: To the tiger in the zoo / Made- line just said “Poo poo.” She knows

what is right and what is wrong. She k larry Photo: Four generations of “Madeline” readers: from left, granddaughter Vida Katz (age 2 1/2); daughter Rachel Levine-Katz; mother Helen Levine (93); and author Tamara Levine.

smiled at the good when a man gives chopped egg sandwiches with tiny are jealous because they want the an apple to a horse. She frowned at the pieces of gherkin pickles in the eggs flowers and the dollhouse too! What bad when a policeman chases a thief. and carrot sticks lined up beside the will happen when Madeline returns I like that too. sandwiches. We eat our lunch at the to the old house in Paris? Will the Then disaster happens: In the middle kitchen table. Afterwards, Mommy other girls be mean to her? Will her of the night / Miss Clavel turned on drinks coffee and I have milk and feistiness save her? When the other the light and said / Something is not arrowroot cookies. I dunk the cook- girls fake appendicitis, the indomit- right! An ambulance races Madeline ies in my milk so they get soft but I able Miss Clavel calls their bluff and to the hospital and she has her appen- hope not so soft that they fall apart. restores blessed order to the house. dix out. Later, in a hospital bed with Many years later, I read Madeline The lives of Madeline and the other a cool crank, she notices the crack on with my daughter Rachel in my lap. girls go on in straight lines, like mine the ceiling with the habit of sometimes Rachel loves Madeline and drinks up did back then. looking like a rabbit. the words too. I re-remember them as Now I rock in the same chair with In two straight lines, the other girls we turn the pages bathed in yellow. my granddaughter Vida, age two, visit Madeline in her hospital room It is only then that I think about how after her bath. “Madeline” is with us. filled with flowers and toys and a Madeline’s life is predictable and As I breathe in her hair that’s still dollhouse from Papa. That night, in ordered and perfectly rhymed. About a little bit wet, Vida drinks up the two rows with just one empty bed, how comforting that was for me as a words and pictures and I re-remem- they wake up Miss Clavel. They cry little girl and maybe for Rachel now ber them once again, In an old house Boo hoo, we want to have our appen- too. Like “The British Grenadiers.” in Paris . . . We turn the pages as sun- dix out too. But she says, Good night It dawns on me now that Made- light streams through the window for little girls, thank the lord you are line lives in an institution, maybe an the timeless story of Madeline, who well / That’s all there is, said Miss orphanage run by nuns. What about will never grow up. She will always Clavel. the toys and the dollhouse from Papa? be the spunky girl in yellow. FEATURED LISTING Mommy closes the book. We sit Where is Papa? He has money for and rock for a while. We sing songs. fancy gifts, but he doesn’t visit Made- Tamara Levine retired as an adult My favourite is “The British Grena- line. Why not? And where is Maman? educator following a year from hell, diers,” Some talk of Alexander and What happened to her? Madeline and wrote But Hope is Longer: Nav- some of Hercules. I don’t know who seems to like being in the hospital. igating the Country of Breast Cancer these guys are but I like the sound of But I wonder: was she in pain after (Second Story Press 2012). She is a their names and the marching rhythm her surgery? Was she lonely? Was resident of Craig Street who loves to of the song. Then Mommy makes she scared? The other girls visit and cycle, swim, sing and play the ukulele.

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the final plan. For full texts of GCA inputs to the k eller-herzog incentives and compensation, and navigate the ten- UFMP process please see glebeca.ca/environment- sion between tree conservation, intensification and committee/ development. It goes without saying that when we build pub- • Reviews of City of Ottawa tree planting pro- lic infrastructure such as roads and buildings there grams including for street allowances and rights of should be detailed planning including maintenance, angela Photo: way, to ensure that these programs meet residents’ investment and life-cycle plans covering the life of City contractors re-plant trees at midnight in April 2016 demands and the objective of increasing the urban the assets. There should be coherent rules and stan- on Bank Street in the Glebe. tree canopy. dards for this infrastructure. So if this is done for The strategic plan has 26 recommendations in “grey” infrastructure, should we not do it for our total and all of them make sense. So now the suc- “green” infrastructure? The urban forest is an asset cess of the plan lies in its implementation. worth thousands – more likely millions – of dol- our colleague associations appreciate that the plan With the Council-approved 250-page Urban Forest lars, provides thousands of dollars in eco-services, contains over a hundred pages of stock-taking infor- Management Plan in hand, I guess now we will be and also costs thousands of dollars to maintain. So mation on how the urban forest is currently being monitoring the funding, implementation and adap- absolutely it requires a strategic plan that is managed managed. Having specificity and “devilish” details tation of the plan for the next 20 years. We will keep adaptively with full-scale operating plans and regu- in some of the recommendations is good. And pol- you posted…or better yet, join us! lar performance monitoring. iticians leading and supporting a plan that looks 20 The fact that the UFMP is not just a pithy and years forward is entirely appropriate when we are Angela Keller-Herzog is co-chair of the Glebe Com- elegant piece of fluff with vision and mission and talking about investing in assets (trees) that have munity Association Environment Committee and an a mayor’s preamble is to be welcomed. We and expected lifespans of 50 to 150 years. environmental activist.

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@intheglebe intheglebe intheglebe travel Glebe Report August 18, 2017 41 By train to Skagway, Alaska Photo: A nant p ur nag Photo:

The train from Whitehorse to Skagway passes through spectacular scenery. The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway is an International Historic Civil Engineering Land- mark, a narrow gauge railway built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush.

by Anant Nagpur train pulls away from the platform, you and new approaches for when you time you are in Skagway with about automatically smile and feel as if all come home, and that’s the magic of three hours to wander around the town. I love to travel by train and it shows. your problems, conflicts and whatever train travel. About 3 p.m. you hop on your bus back The latest train travel I did was most issues you may have are all behind you. My recent train trip in May 2017 to Whitehorse. extraordinary. It was a day trip from You are moving forward with antici- from Whitehorse to Skagway was on Skagway is the gateway to Alaska Whitehorse, Yukon, to Skagway, pation and there is something waiting what is known as the White Pass and – pretty much all the cruise ships that Alaska, a bus and train combo trip of for you. As the train picks up speed, Yukon Route Railway. It is spectacular depart from Vancouver stop there. It roughly 10 hours. This trip I recom- so do your thoughts; you are going and makes you wonder how they even is highly recommended to bring your mend to anyone keen on train travel. at the same speed as the train and it built this kind of train in the conditions passport and any other paperwork, as I have travelled the whole country gives you time to reflect on whatever back then. It makes you appreciate you cross the U.S.–Canada border. by train, from Ottawa to Halifax to circumstances you are coming out of. everything and how fortunate you are I am glad I had the opportunity to Vancouver, and in between to Mont- Sometimes you cry and sometimes to cherish such a beautiful train trip do this trip. The next train journey I real, Toronto and Quebec City. I have you laugh. While looking out the and how grateful you are today. The am waiting to do is from Winnipeg to also taken the train to New York City window, you have plenty of time to bus leaves Whitehorse around 8 a.m. Churchill; I am hoping to do it before from Montreal and from New York think, to sort out, to find peace within with a short stop at Emerald Lake for the year is over. As I said, I love to to Tampa, Chicago and Iowa. There yourself, and that’s the power of train a photo shoot and another short stop travel by train and it shows. is something about trains that is hard travel. As the changing scenery goes at Carcross, then on to Fraser, B.C. to explain, but the minute you board, by, so does your thinking; it empowers There you board the train for the most Anant Nagpur is an Old Ottawa South you look out the window, and when the you and gives you fresh perspectives spectacular trip to Skagway; by lunch- resident who loves train travel.

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Children’s program and Nurs- AVAILABLE A fundraiser for Hopewell Eating Disorder HERITAGE OTTAWA AUGUST WALKING ery are available. Everyone is welcome! CLEANING LADY/HOUSEKEEPER/HOUS- Support Centre. Four of Ottawa’s top chefs TOURS Lowertown East, Aug. 20, 2 p.m. ESITTER 10+ years experience. I am will square off to be crowned the Sandwich Meet: École secondaire De La Salle, 501 Old The OTTAWA RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- organized, honest, punctual & reliable. Sovereign of Ottawa, facing a panel of celebrity St. Patrick St. (#6 Bus Route). Guide: Nancy MENT CENTRE is celebrating Canada 150 Cleaning include - vacuuming, mopping, judges. Beer provided by Beau’s. Reception Miller Chenier, Co-Chair of the Lowertown with free monthly lectures at K.W. Neatby dusting, kitchen & bathroom. Other services: food provided by Whole Foods Lansdowne, Community Association Heritage Committee Building, Salons A/B, starting at 7 p.m. Each will organize your closets, pantry, kitchen Tues., Sept. 19, 6:30–9:30 p.m. in the historic and long-time resident of Lowertown East. lecture is about 45 minutes with a question and paper work. Housesitting: watering Cereal Barn on the grounds of the Canada Central Experimental Farm, Aug. 27, 2 p.m. and answer period. Thurs., Aug.24: Ergot: An plants, collecting mail, looking after pets, Agriculture and Food Museum. Go to www. Meet: Building 72 (Friends of the Farm build- Ancient Enemy and Modern Friend; Thurs., also other points covered for insurance hopewell.ca for tickets and information. ing) in the Arboretum. Guide: Peter Anderson, Sept. 14: Our Silent Workforce – Insect Pol- purpose in agreed visits + regular updates. doctoral student at Queen’s University on linators. Free parking is available in the lot Hourly prices vary according to services. Give the gift of language to your children. the historical geography of the CEF and Julie beside and spaces around the building. Con- More info: email SparklingCleaning2017@ CANTONESE OR MANDARIN LESSONS Harris, heritage consultant and public his- tact [email protected] for more outlook.com or call 613-234-9441. FROM JK TO GRADE 8, Sat., 9:30 a.m. to torian, co-authored the CEF Management information. noon, starting Sept. 9 at 391 Booth St. Enroll Plan. Tours last 1½ hours, rain or shine. No GLEBE LARGE FURNISHED ROOM FOR onsite, $10 fee for this non-denominational reservations required. Fee: Heritage Ottawa RESEARCH OPEN HOUSE AND BUG DAY AT RENT Call Cole at 613-668-4324. elementary schoolboard program. Visit us at members: $5; Non-members: $10. Please CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM, Sept. 9, www.chinghua.ca for information. visit heritageottawa.org/heritage-ottawa- 9 a.m–4 p.m. at the Research Greenhouses. GLEBE OUTDOOR PARKING $100/month, walking-tours for more information. Two free educational events for all ages. Dem- never get parking tickets again. Call Cole THE DEMENTIA SOCIETY – Dementia Basics onstrations, collections, live interactive insect 613-668-4324. A public education primer on Alzheimer and THE GLEBE CENTRE AT ABBOTSFORD zoo and more. Go to friendsofthefarm.ca/ other dementias. The first session of the OPEN HOUSE, Fri. Sept. 8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. fcef-annual-events/ and www.entsocont.ca/ LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. program begins on Sept. 6 (daytime dates) Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, meet bug-day-ottawa-2017 for more information. We would happily provide you with fine live and on Oct. 25 (evening dates). Six 2-hour a friend! Members will tour you around and classical music entertainment to add an ele- sessions at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ talk about the many programs and servi- RIDEAU CHORALE will be holding auditions gant touch to your events, e.g. weddings, Health Centre, 1750 Russell Rd. Parking is ces at Abbotsford...your community centre on Tues., Sept. 5, 6 - 8 p.m. at Southminster cocktail parties. Combinations: violin duet, free. $50 per couple/family (may be waived for Adults 55+! This year we will be hosting United Church, for its upcoming 2017–2018 violin + cello, string trio or quartet, violin + on request) + $10 workbook. www.alzhei- Councillor David Chernushenko’s Senior’s season, featuring Handel’s Messiah and piano, soprano + piano, and violin + guitar. merottawa.ca or 613-523-4004. Lunch and Learn with guest speaker, Con- Duruflé’sRequiem! To schedule your audition Book us today by calling 613-898-0040! stable Stephanie Burns on how to avoid or for more information, call 613-263-0637. FRIENDS OF THE FARM VOLUNTEER GAR- phone scams and other types of fraud. This YOUNG MUSIC TEACHERS in the Glebe seek- DENERS NEEDED. Garden volunteers are special luncheon is free to seniors living in ST. MATTHEW’S CHILDREN’S CHOIR DAY ing private students of all ages. Unleash your needed throughout the Ornamental Gardens, Capital Ward but there is limited seating. CAMP: THE GIFT OF SONG – For children creativity in music! Violin: violin.reiko@gmail. Arboretum and Merivale Shelterbelt mornings, Register by email: [email protected] or who love to sing, a free week-long choral com, Voice: [email protected], Monday–Friday. Please go to friendsofthe- by telephone: 613-580-2487. camp offered by St. Matthew’s Anglican Piano/Guitar: [email protected]. farm.ca/volunteer for more information. Church (www.stmatthewsottawa.ca) in the IRISH SENIORS’ SOCIAL GROUP OF Glebe, Mon., Aug. 21 to Fri., Aug. 25. The FOR SALE FRIENDS OF THE FARM GUIDED TREE OTTAWA meets every Tuesday, 11–2, Sept. choir day camp allows girls and boys to All sorts of GENTLY USED FURNITURE and TOURS OF THE ARBORETUM – Sun., Aug. to June. Pot-luck lunch and activities. $3 fee. explore life as a chorister. Kirkland Adsett, St. ANTIQUE DINING ROOM CHAIRS available 27, 10 a.m.: What Grows on Trees? Wood St. George’s Church Hall, 415 Picadilly Ave. Matthew’s music director will lead the camp. $20. Call Cole 613-668-4324. Does with Eric Jones and Owen Clarkin. It will introduce children to ensemble sing- – Sun., Sept 17, 2 p.m.: Non-green Parts LEARN AND EXPLORE SPEAKERS’ SER- ing and teach how to read music. It also will WANTED of Trees: Bark, Branches and Roots with IES AT ABBOTSFORD HOUSE, 950 Bank St., include recreational activities such as scav- TELE-SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS The Demen- Roman Popadiouk. Building 72 in the Arbor- each Wednesday, 1–2:30 p.m. $2 admission, enger hunts, orienteering activities, arts and tia Society is looking for caring and dedicated etum. Tours are free and open to the public. includes speaker, tea/coffee and a home- crafts, and guided outings. Children, ages 6 volunteers to help deliver their “Dementia Please register in advance at 613-230-3276 made treat! Due to demand, please register and up, are invited to the camp. If they enjoy Tele-support” program. Training provided. or [email protected]. Donations in advance at Reception or call 613-230- the camp, they may wish to join St. Matthew’s For more information, contact Michelle gratefully accepted during the tour. 5730. Sept.13, Anna Van Adrichem Rochon choirs. No musical experience is necessary. Scheidegger, Manager of Human Resour- presenting Nepal is NOT Just for Mountain Info: please contact Kirkland Adsett at kirk- ces & Volunteers at mscheidegger@asorc. HAVEN 2 INFO SESSION Sept. 7 – HAVEN 2 is Climbing. Anna will be sharing her experience [email protected] or 613-234-5482. org or call 613-523-4004. an overnight shelter for any person 16–24 who living in a Nepalese home while on Friend- needs a meal or place to stay. Jointly run by ship Force exchange and her hiking trip in a Singing is good for Heart and Soul! OTTAWA IBM SELECTRIC Writer searching for IBM Fourth Avenue Baptist Church and Restoring remote part of Nepal. She will show pictures. BRAHMS CHOIR invites all voice parts to Selectric electric typewriter or repair person Hope Ministries, it is currently open at 109A its new singing season 2017–2018. Come for my own IBM Selectric. Many thanks. 613- Fourth Ave. every Thursday, from 9 p.m.–8 OTTAWA NEWCOMERS CLUB Our club is a join us and try us out on a two-week basis. 565-6137 for message.

Where to find the glebe report In addition to free home delivery, you can find copies of theGlebe Report at Abbas Grocery, Acorn Nursery, Adishesha Yoga, Arrow & Loon, Bank of Montreal, B.G.G.O., Bloomfields Flowers, Boccato, Booster Juice, Brewer Arena, Brewer Pool, Bridgehead, Capital Barbershop, Douvris Martial Arts, Drummond’s Gas, Eddy’s Diner, Ernesto’s Barber Shop, Escape, Farm Team Cookhouse and Bar, Feleena’s, The Flag Shop, Flight Centre Travel, 107 Fourth Avenue Wine Bar, The French Baker, Glebe Apothecary, Glebe Car Wash, Glebe Community Centre, Glebe Meat Market, Glebe Smoke Shop, Glebe Tailoring, Glebe Trotters, Glebe Video, Hillary Cleaners, Hogan’s Food Store, Il Negozio Nicastro, Irene’s Pub, Isabella Pizza, Jericho Café, Kardish Foods, Kettleman’s Bagel Co., Kunstadt Sports, LCBO Lansdowne, LCBO Pretoria, Loblaws, Marble Slab, Mayfair Theatre, McKeen Metro Glebe, Morala’s Café, Morning Owl Coffee, Olga’s Deli and Catering, Pints & Quarts, The Palisades, Pet Valu, Pure Gelato, Quesada Burritos & Tacos, ReadiSetGo, RBC/Royal Bank, Reflections, 7-Eleven, Scotiabank, Second Avenue Sweets, Soup Guy Café, Subway, TD Lansdowne, TD Pretoria, The Emporium, The Joy of Gluten Free, Third Avenue Spa, Von’s Bistro, Wat- son’s Pharmacy and Wellness Centre, Whole Foods, The Wild Oat, Yarn Forward & Sew-On, The Works. Glebe Report August 18, 2017 43

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The Glebe Centre Community Programs www.collinsbarrowottawa.com and Services at Abbotsford are in need of supportive volunteers for the following positions: OBJ_Gen_b&wQuart.indd 1 11/3/2011 10:48:39 AM Drivers (with own vehicles) to take folks to medical appointments. This is a critical and ongoing need. Day Away Program Volunteer: One day per week from 9 – 3. Working with seniors in the early stages of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Friendly Visiting in the community: Visit 1:1 with clients in their own home. Commitment one hour per week once per week. Telephone Assurance Program: Call seniors in their home daily to connect and check in. Ichiban Bakery, a local family-owned establishment, Craft Group Leader: Knowledgeable knitter required to sort through donated yarn and price/inventory handmade knit wear. specializes in pastries, bread, breakfast and lunch. Thursdays from 1 – 3 pm. Visit us at 825 Bank Street in the Glebe Woodworking Volunteer: Facilitate woodworking projects, lead a for our tasty specials, including our group and complete some woodworking projects and/or facilitate famous Japanese Cream Cheese Buns! new projects/programming in the future. Projects include sanding, painting and assembly. No use of power tools. Card Making Class: Facilitate a card-making class using supplies on site at Abbotsford. Enjoy teaching, planning and making cards Free Cookie Free Bread Free with seniors. (any type) Cappuccino Valid with Valid with Valid with If interested, please contact the any purchase any purchase any purchase Coordinator of Volunteer Services over $5.00 at [email protected] or over $10.00 over $10.00 613 238-2727 ext. 353. Limit 1 coupon per visit Limit 1 coupon per visit Limit 1 coupon per visit August 18, 2017 Photo: Kerry S mith Kerry Photo: A venerable old stump on Second Avenue, skirted by orange fungus

Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group Glebe Community Centre 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2K2 www.gnag.ca 613-233-8713 [email protected] www.ottawa.ca glebe FALL house REGISTRATION Programs, classes and events tour for all ages and interests. Tickets online, ExcepHonal staﬀ & in person or at great prices! Bloomﬁelds on Bank REGISTRATION August 31 at 7 pm online titanium sponsor Glebe residents are invited to ’s Sunday, September 17, 2017 1:00 - 4:00 pm Annual General GNAG Theatre presents to audi2on: Mee+ng Anne of email Wednesday, September 27, 2017 [email protected] Green at 7 pm in the gcCafé at the Glebe CC Gables audi2on details the musical online at GNAG.ca Come see what we’ve been up to all year.