April 2010

www.newedinburgh.ca Photo: NEN Staff Every spring, City workers ‘cut the keys’ and break up ice dams on the . Annual Plant Sale Rideau Key Cutting Attracts Saturday, May 8th at the Stanley Park Fieldhouse International Attention By NEN Staff the relationship between man is the only place in the world Each spring, when water flow and nature in environments that’s in an urban setting where 8 am to 4 pm reaches its peak, the City of this type of river control activ- ’s Public Works branch ity takes place every year.” undertakes ice clearing opera- Having spent part of his youth RIVER and PARK CLEANUP DAY tions on the Rideau River in Ottawa, Ciarran remembers Sponsored by NECA, the Urban Rideau Conserva�onists to allow water to flow unre- coming down to the river to stricted and reduce potential watch this amazing event. and the City of O�awa river flooding. The operations Serious spring flooding had occur between been a persistent problem in SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010 and Hog’s Back and involve a Photo: Micheline Takla the early days of what was then number of steps, including cut- City workers take a moment the fledgling community of (RAIN OR SHINE) ting of the keys, ice breaking to survey their progress from Bytown in a large part due to V��������� N�����!! and placement of an ice control the Minto Bridges. ice jams on the Rideau River. boom. Since the 1880’s the City has TIME: 10 am -1 pm This year, the Rideau River around the world. The Human carried out a flood control ice PLACE: The Fieldhouse at 193 Stanley. Flood Control Program attract- Planet episode will air in the clearing program in the form of ed the attention of the BBC. A spring of 2011 on the Canadian blasting to eliminate ice jams CONTACT: Gemma Kerr [email protected] film crew from the British tele- Discovery channel. and alleviate flooding. Today, Vickie Brennan [email protected] vision network, BBC Earth, Why film here? According to ice clearing on the Rideau R����������� ��� T-S����� ��� P�����������! were on hand to film the flood Ciarran Flannery, the associ- River helps to protect over 900 control operations for its show ate producer of the documen- structures from potential flood Human Planet, which looks at tary segment on rivers, “This damage. Players Present 31st Season with G.B. Shaw’s Getting Married April 22-24; 29, 30; May writes: “At its première, [the is in the author’s estimation, a 1st; MacKay United Church play] received as what it is ‘woman’s play’.” Memorial Hall, 37 Dufferin customary to speak of a mixed To quote Mr. Shaw: “All plays Street reception; that is, the house dealing with sex questions are Getting Married — A crowded with distinguished primarily interesting to women, Conversation is what Bernard people, shook with laughter for sex is a woman’s matter, Shaw called his singular- at the constant brilliance of its while it is really quite unim- ly unconventional comedy. dialogue and, at the end of the portant to men. Women have to In it, he tried to find sev- play, some folk applauded and bear all the inconvenience and In this issue... eral substitutes for marriage some folk hissed.” She further illness and pain of sex, while but found no good one. The says, after an interview with to men it is merely a pleasure Heritage & Development ...... Page 4 play, which opened at the Mr. Shaw, “For the task of giv- and a romance. To women, Arts Scene in the Burgh ...... Page 8 Haymarket Theatre in London ing an account of this extraor- sex is something omnipresent, Burgh Business Briefs ...... Page 10 in May 1908, was considered dinary play to American read- and they are often irritated by the most remarkable dramatic ers, I am, according to no less men, because they jest about CCCC Spring Programs ...... Page 22 effort London had seen for a person than Mr. Shaw, better sex. A play, therefore, that Gardening - Easy Annuals from Seed ...... Page 27 many years and, at that time, fitted than many of the talented deals with questions of sex as For the Birds ...... Page 38 one of the most remarkable critics who discussed it for the mine does, is essentially inter- Breezy Bits ...... Page 43 plays ever written. Catherine benefit of Londoners. This is esting to women. In reading Welsh, in her article in the because of the fact that I am a Getting Married to the people, Not the New Edinburgh News ...... Page 44 Times, dated May 16, 1908, woman and, Getting Married Continued on page 7 Page 2 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 object of bitter controversy in In other ways, too, we are 2008, when neighbours and looking toward the AGM and NECA successfully opposed a 2010–2011 working year. A NECA President plan to build six condo units current concern is succession there. This time, a proposal planning. At the AGM we hope to build four units is being to fill two NECA board seats: David Sacks made by a group headed by one seat now being vacant Burgh resident Charles Sezlik due to Karen Squires’s depar- Reports (best known locally as a real- ture, and one seat scheduled to tor for Prudential Town Centre be vacated by current NECA Realty). Mr. Sezlik has con- Secretary and stalwart Dilshad scientiously made presen- Macklem, whose two-year A warm welcome to Vickie explain aspects of ’s were handled briefly and (we tations to the NECA board board tenure will end. (An Brennan, who has joined 18th-to-early-20th-century his- thought) tastefully. Insofar and to NECA’s Heritage and official farewell to Dilshad is NECA in the non–board mem- tory, through use of heritage- as NECA has been expressly Development Committee, but reserved for this column’s June ber position of Chair of the architecture locations, actors in looking for ways to promote discussion of the current plan edition.) Friends of New Edinburgh period costume, old film clips New Edinburgh’s architectural is ongoing. No date for a pub- Consequently we invite any Park committee. As park if available, and voice-over beauty and heritage—especial- lic presentation by the devel- interested New Edinburgh resi- chair, Vickie replaces Karen narration. Each video requires ly as regards to our remarkable oper has yet been set. dent to consider standing for Squires, who stepped down substantial prior scouting and Heritage Conservation District Looking ahead board election at our June 8 from both the park post and research. The finished pieces (HCD)—we are naturally most AGM, and if possible to sig- the NECA board earlier this are distributed at nominal or intrigued by Mr. Lockyer’s A NECA subcommittee head- nal this interest in advance by year, due to job commitments. no charge to local cinemas, proposal. In February the board ed by board member Joan attending our April or May Vickie, with husband Richard, broadcasters, and libraries. voted unanimously to enter into Mason and ex officio mem- board meeting as a spectator. has lived in New Edinburgh Revenue comes not so much an agreement in principle with ber Cindy Parkanyi continues NECA has a voting board of for nearly three years and has from sales but from sponsor- Mr. Lockyer, and currently we investigating technical means 12 members, who normally are come to value the park through ships—that is, local merchants are pursuing details. by which to revamp the New elected by the AGM assembly walking the family dog, Uske. paying for mention of their Drums along the Rideau? Edinburgh website and assign and who serve two-year terms, On Saturday, May 8, Vickie businesses at the start and end Speaking of the HCD… NECA a new webmaster. Burgh resi- with a choice to renew. will lead the traditional of the film. More informa- is carefully monitoring two dent Keenan Wellar is among Further on the AGM: As Mother’s Day weekend clean- tion about “History Moments” proposed building projects those providing valuable input some readers know, this is my up for the park segment south can be found at www.histor- for HCD sites. A proposal to for this project. The website second-to-last NECA column of the Keefer Street line that yliveshere.ca. enlarge a Crichton Street home is at www.newedinburgh.ca. for the newspaper. For the past remains open to the public. As At NECA’s January board is being opposed by NECA, Developments to follow. year, my plan as discussed with last year, the Park cleanup meeting, Mr. Lockyer made a insofar as the building plan’s Meanwhile, NECA is explor- with the NECA board has been will be coordinated with an short presentation and a request, dimensions exceed certain ing possible venues for our to step down as President at the Ottawa-wide Rideau riverbank to partner with NECA for an allowances in the heritage monthly board meetings, aside 2010 AGM and serve out my cleanup, sponsored by Urban intended “History Moments” overlay bylaw. NECA’s deci- from the Fieldhouse. While the final NECA year, 2010–2011, Rideau Conservationists and series of perhaps ten videos, sion to oppose follows good- Fieldhouse has been our famil- as a general board member. headed locally by NECA board on different historical aspects faith attempts by the home- iar home for years, there is While I am honoured to serve member Gemma Kerr. of New Edinburgh. According owner and the architect, on one consensus that it offers some our beautiful New Edinburgh Our sincere thanks to Vickie to terms now under discus- side, and NECA’s Heritage and disadvantages for meetings (and help defend our property for taking over as park chair. sion, NECA would provide not Development Committee, on during months that are cold- values!), I am frankly finding We look forward to working funds but rather access and the other, to reach an agree- est (bringing hockey players the President’s time commit- with her as the full park gradu- credibility for Mr. Lockyer’s ment. At this writing, the pro- and other skaters through the ment to be impractical, espe- ally reopens this year. filming in the neighbourhood. posal is due to be heard on building) or warmest (heat, cially as I am still in employ. In The Burgh: coming to a In exchange, NECA would March 23 by city council’s mosquitoes). Consequently, June 2011, when I finally leave movie screen near you? become a financial partner in Planning and Environment NECA will hold its May board the board, I will have been six Most of us already know that the project, receiving profits Committee (PEC), with a for- meeting at St. Bartholomew’s years at NECA, nearly three New Edinburgh is beautifully from the videos, after produc- mal recommendation against Church on MacKay Street, by of them as President. Among photogenic; now there’s some- tion costs had been met. the proposal having been filed kind permission of the church current board members, Joan one working sensibly to put At the January presentation, by the Ottawa Built Heritage board. However, our annual Mason has gallantly expressed that to use. Peter Lockyer which included screening of a Advisory Committee. At PEC, general meeting (AGM) will as interest in succeeding me as is an amateur historian and sample “History Moment,” the NECA will present against the usual be in the Fieldhouse, this President as of this June. former CBC producer who NECA board was impressed proposal. For more on this year on June 8. See the “NECA Best wishes to all for a pleas- owns a video-production by Mr. Lockyer’s scholarly, issue see the transcript of Joan Meetings” box on this page for ant spring. We’ll see you at the company, History Lives Here respectful attitude toward his Mason’s enlightening presen- more details. park cleanup in May. Inc., based in Picton. Among historical material and his tation to PEC on page 5. Mr. Lockyer’s projects are intent to celebrate Canadian The other building-propos- NECA MEETINGS: short videos, up to two min- heritage and make it acces- al, still in formative stages, All Welcome utes long, called “History sible to audiences; in the film, concerns the 132 Stanley the commercial sponsorships Moments,” which reenact and Avenue property that was the NECA meets ten times a year, traditionally on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Stanley Park Fieldhouse, 193 Stanley MARK YOUR Avenue. No meetings in July, August, or December. Our annual gen- DEADLINE eral meeting (AGM) is in June. CALENDARS for the February edition However, our May meeting will be held at St. Bartholomew’s NOW Church at 125 Mackay Street, by kind permission of the church of the board and warden. NECA board meetings are open to all New New Edinburgh News for the Edinburgh residents—as of course is the AGM. Anyone wishing to make a presentation to the board should please is NECA AGM contact David Sacks in advance to arrange scheduling. Our next meetings are: May 10 June 8, 2010 April 19, 7:30 pm at the Fieldhouse May 17, 7:30 pm at St Bartholomew’s Church Electronic copies of the NEN at the Fieldhouse AGM: Tuesday, June 8, 7 pm at the Fieldhouse are available at Come and participate in Any changes to this schedule would be posted in advance on the New YOUR community Edinburgh website, www.newedinburgh.ca, and on outdoor bulletin www.newedinburgh.ca association! boards at the Fieldhouse and 200 Crichton Street. April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 3 Traffic Report Update Speed Limits and Humps By Roslyn Butler, NECA me know when is a good time a gentle spring evening, meet Traffic Concerns Chair to return for your signature. So your neighbours, have some The snow is melting rapidly far only 2 people have called exercise and help our com- revealing once again how wide me back to let me know when munity. You can reach me at our streets are. Wider appear- they are likely to be home. 613-746-8037. ing streets invite motorists to Speed Humps on Springfield drive faster. At a recent NECA Board meet- Petition to Restrict Speed ing, City Councillor Jacques Limit to 40 KM Legendre announced that two Now is the time to sign the sets of speed humps will soon Speed Reduction Petition be constructed on Springfield that I am bringing around to Road—one at Putman and our neighbourhood streets. The the other at Bertrand. These warmer weather means that I The great thing is almost were identified as part of a can stay out longer before my everyone I do talk to have Neighbourhood Traffic hands go numb, but I am find- agreed with the petition and Calming Study conducted ing it a slow process. signed. However, I do need by the community in the late Many residents are not at 66% of all the residents on a 1990’s. The goal of the study home when I ring the door- given street to sign and agree was to identify appropriate bell so I leave a slip of paper to the petition. traffic calming measures that that says I called. It gives my Is anyone willing to help me the City would implement in name and phone number and with this? Just doing one block conjunction with periodic road requests that you call me to let would be great. Get out on work. NCC Update on Stanley Park The NCC wishes to thank the it is essential to stay outside of these areas. Significant dam- NECA members and the com- the construction zone. age to seeded areas will result munity at large for their collab- in the need to re-seed, which oration on the Stanley Avenue in turn will result in a delay in Park Rehabilitation Project. re-opening of the park. Once The site is currently deemed the snow begins to melt and the a construction site under ground thaws, the Contractor the Labour Code. will focus his efforts once Additional signage has been again on enforcing restricted installed at entry points to the site access. park informing the public that The NECA members and the the park is closed and that the Until the ground dries up and community will be informed completion of construction is the grass becomes established, when the Contractor will anticipated in Spring 2010. For the seeded areas are vulner- resume its operations on site. safety reasons and for the suc- able to damage from people Jocelyne Moncion cess of the rehabilitation work, walking, biking or driving over National Capital Commission

Your NECA Representatives 2009-2010 Sarah Anson-Cartwright 745-4194 [email protected] Environment Roslyn Butler 746-8037 [email protected] Traffic Calming Gemma Kerr 745-7928 [email protected] Membership Michael Larrass 744-0304 [email protected] Philip MacAdam 741-9235 [email protected] Dilshad Macklem 746-3951 [email protected] Secretary Joan Mason 842-8693 [email protected] Paul McConnell 746-4901 [email protected] Heritage & Development David Sacks 740-0650 [email protected] President Ernie Smith 744-8191 [email protected] Jim Watson 745-7928 [email protected] Treasurer

Ex officio: Susan Ashbrook 745-2742 [email protected] CCCC Program Co-ord Vickie Brennan 744-4345 [email protected] Friends of the Park Jill Hardy 746-1323 Fieldhouse Rentals Michael Histed 741-1660 [email protected] Neighbourhood Watch Jacques Legendre 580-2483 [email protected] City Councillor Cathy McConkey 746-0303 [email protected] Crichton Community Council Cindy Parkanyi 745-8734 [email protected] New Edinburgh News Johan Rudnik 749-2811 [email protected] CCCC President Brian Torrie 747-7951 [email protected] Crichton Community Council Page 4 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 the “Woodburn House”, with Heritage & Development its exquisite chimney, is prop- erty number 12 on the tour. … And A Reminder About Another Heritage Award for New Ed… Another Award Paul McConnell recognized and applauded. Last year, NECA announced Co-Chair, NE Heritage & Ottawa Citizen columnist, plans to launch a new award Development Committee Phil Jenkins, shares this senti- that would recognize posi- I’m delighted to report that ment. Writing about the awards tive examples of sympathetic Katherine Arkay, of MacKay ceremony, he says, “I came development in the neigh- Street, is now the proud owner to the conclusion that these bourhood (please see the of an award-winning heritage acts of heritage that had been October 2009 issue of NEN chimney. That’s not something acknowledged that night were for full details). This has you hear every day, but this also acts of citizenry. They been dubbed the B.R.I.C.K. is well-deserved recognition were as much to be enjoyed by Award, or, to give it a more for a resident who consistently those of us on the street outside descriptive title, the “Burgh shows tender loving care to of them as those within, and Renovation, Improvement, and her heritage-designated home. small victories in the ongoing Construction Kudos” award. This is one half of the histor- quest to make the city as live- Any restoration, addition, ic semi-detached “Woodburn able in as possible.” infill, or other visible construc- House”, a gem built around New Edinburgh is lucky to tion in New Edinburgh is eligi- 1874 in the Gothic Revival Katherine Arkay of MacKay Street and contractor Keystone have residents like Katherine ble, whether inside or outside style, with fine gables, exten- Traditional Masonry (seen here with Councillor Legendre) and, of course, her chimney of the Heritage Conservation received Awards of Excellence for the “sympathetic” resto- sive decorative woodwork, … And a Heritage Grant District. The project must fancy brickwork – and a soar- ration of a chimney on her Victorian home. have been completed during ing chimney. enhances the house and hon- masonry crew from Keystone NECA is also pleased to report the 12 months preceding the The tall, brick and stone ours a building element that is Traditional Masonry. that it has won a $1,500 heritage NECA AGM, which takes chimney was in need of res- very often neglected.” True, Katherine was a little grant from the City of Ottawa. place in June. The deadline for toration, and so Katherine At the Ottawa Architectural surprised to win this award The grant, together with funds nominations is May 1, and the started researching Victorian Conservation Awards & because, as she sees it, “I con- from NECA and local spon- winner will be announced at chimneys for historical evi- Heritage Recognition sider it my responsibility to sors, will help us to design and this year’s NECA AGM. Any dence about the design. The Ceremony (which cries take good care of my great old publish a heritage brochure resident of NE can submit a end result is very impressive out for a new name), “The house”. Indeed all of us can on New Edinburgh. It will nomination to a member of the and, quite properly, it was rec- Chimney” was given an Award play our part in helping to pre- be based on the “Self-Guided NECA Board, or NE Heritage ognized by the City during of Excellence. As the chimney serve the historic character of Walking Tour of Historic New & Development Committee, or Heritage Week last February. was unable to attend the cere- our neighbourhood. But this Edinburgh” that can be found via email to the NEN, so please The award citation notes the mony, the award was accepted type of commitment is excep- on the heritage page of the com- take this opportunity to help us restoration is “sympathetic, by Katherine and her talented tional and it deserves to be munity website. Incidentally, celebrate good neighbours. April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 5 We cannot build too high, only Message to City: Uphold the Heritage Guidelines to the present roof height. We cannot expand to the side; we Heritage Act” (Introduction NE ness of, and promote inter- The following is a transcript of a presenation made by Joan must respect the streetscape, Heritage Conservation District est in, our important part in Mason, representing NECA at a recent hearing of the City’s etc. These are not objection- Study, p.3); and: “the Heritage Canadian history and its built Planning and Environment Committee (PEC). able guidelines to most, in fact Conservation District Plan be heritage. NECA received an they are welcomed, for they Re: Application to alter 73 heritage. The residents have adopted as the key planning award for its heritage work last ensure our sense of place— Crichton Street, a property taken to heart the essence of document to manage change fall from the Heritage Canada the genus loci—which is so designated under Part V of Canadian heritage and a vast and to guide conservation in Foundation. strongly felt as one crosses the the Ontario Heritage Act and majority willingly accept the the area” (ibid.). Ten years on Therefore, when, for the first Minto Bridges or enters the located in the New Edinburgh restrictions as wisdom for the from our designation in 2000 time, one half of a brick double HCD down Crichton. Park Heritage Conservation perpetuation of the District. we are here today, facing what asks for permission to greatly If the community loses heart, District The history, atmosphere and is clearly a proposal for an exceed what is permitted, it is lacks faith in the support for My comments on the pro- integrity of the whole are oversized addition. What has alarming. Perhaps alarming is the HCD, senses that inap- posed alteration are: important to them. This group changed that the community not the right message to send propriate additions are now While I am a neighbour to 73 of people should be appreciat- does not know about? to a responsible and commit- acceptable; we realize it is a Crichton Street, I would like ed and encouraged, for without New Edinburgh has a very ted HCD. fool’s game. Several residents to address the Committee as a the residents’ enthusiasm the active and knowledgeable “New Edinburgh has with- have already left the district or Director of the New Edinburgh HCD concept would fail. Heritage and Development stood the development pres- are unhappily living with the Community Alliance, on behalf Both the City of Ottawa and Committee that not only looks sures experienced by older consequences of thoughtless of the community. the community should work with interest at all applications neighbourhoods with consider- construction. The residents are Is the proposed addition to together, as they did in 1997 they are made aware of, but able grace. A high degree of sensitive, as they should be. 73 Crichton Street reason- when the three year District also feels a responsibility to continuity with its early build Many own half a brick double able from the perspective of Study began. This cooperative educate all and sundry about form is still strongly evident and they know the precedent the New Edinburgh Heritage effort resulted in: “The City of the HCD. The New Edinburgh because so much of its original 73 Crichton will set should it Conservation District? Ottawa recommends that the Community Alliance, repre- stock remains” (Intro District come to pass. We need those The New Edinburgh HCD entire Heritage Conservation senting the residents of the Study, p.2). interested in heritage and the is a community, not of build- District Study Area be designat- HCD, is always seeking initia- “The Heritage Overlay, conservation of built heritage ings, but of stewards of built ed Under Part V of the Ontario tives and ways to raise aware- section14-19 of the Zoning to continue stewardship into Bylaw 1998, which, among the future, we need to attract other things, regulates replace- them, not frustrate them. Those ment buildings and additions who seek 90% additions and to existing buildings in the 3 storeys on a two storey plus Upcoming Heritage Events District, should be maintained extension into the side yard as a crucial land use planning are sending the wrong message tool (District Study, p.20). April 25: Ottawa Historic Bruyère Palliative Care Unit May 19: Heritage Lecture and harm the community as a We came into existence B&B and Inn Tour in memory of Dominique whole. Michael Larrass will pres- because we were not changed Koch. I urge you to uphold our Spend the day touring seven ent a slide show and lecture - too much, and we can survive The tour takes place on Guidelines and the Heritage beautiful and historic build- entitled The Dismantling only if we are not changed - too Sunday, April 25 from noon Overlay. ings in Ottawa—including of the Concrete World at much. There is wisdom in all our very own New Edinburgh to 5 pm. To purchase tick- the Edinburgh Retirement ets: Call 613-237-6089 to the requirements to which we Thank you Bed & Breakfast on Union Residence on Wednesday are asked to adhere. We can- Joan Mason Street. get a list of locations around May 19 at 7 pm. Ottawa selling tickets for the not dream too big, only 30%. 54 Queen Victoria Street According to New Edinburgh tour or order over the phone Michael will explore how B&B proprietor, Noreen with your credit card ($1 ser- writers, scientists, and paint- Watson, each property will vice fee per ticket). ers of the 2nd decade of the adopt a certain theme for the McGee’s Inn will also 20th century gave expression event to enhance its historic be hosting an English tea to the momentous changes atmosphere. from noon to 5 pm that day. that have brought about our Proceeds from the event will Volunteers will be serving modern global society, econ- be shared by the Rotary Club of traditional tea in period cos- omy, and art. There will be a West Ottawa for Camperships tumes. Limited seating. $7 per wine and cheese reception at for children and the Elisabeth person. 6:30 pm. Open to the public. Page 6 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 required by the City and the This will extend the existing Council (two from the urban Province for all Schedule pathway on the north all the area and two from the subur- Ottawa City B Class Environmental way to Ogilvie Road to the ban area), the general manag- Assessments. It is hoped that south. ers of Planning and Growth Councillor construction of this new outlet This $6 Million project is Management, Environmental would proceed in early fall of part of the federal infrastruc- Services and Public Works, and Jacques Legendre 2010. ture stimulus program. Work the director of Infrastructure Reports Road Works on the Aviation will be completed by March Services, the group will also be Parkway 2011. charged with addressing barri- ers to intensification, as well as The NCC has advised that they City to create intensification Proposed Speed Humps on let so as to accommodate 1 in addressing and clarifying poli- will be rehabilitating the road implementation working Springfield 5 year storm events. Progress cies and procedures on intensi- surface of the Parkway along group on this file will require the fication-related issues, such as There is funding in place for its full length (~4 km.) from City Council has approved the cooperation of the NCC since zoning, design, and sidewalk 2010 to construct the speed the Aviation Museum to its creation of an intensification their lands are involved in the requirements. humps identified in the New connection with highway 417. implementation group, which new storm sewer outfall. It is Project teams made up of Edinburgh Traffic Calming No widening of the corridor is will work with City staff, the hoped that, baring unforeseen City staff, a member of City Plan that was approved by old envisaged as part of this reha- development industry and difficulties, design work on the Council, representatives from City of Ottawa Council in May bilitation program. community stakeholders to the development industry and 1999. Two speed humps are affected organizations or agen- proposed on Springfield, one cies and community repre- at Putman and the other at sentatives will tackle specific Bertrand. These speed humps projects and will report back to will be in addition to the traffic the intensification implementa- narrowings already in place at tion group for approval. Putman. Any changes to standards or Public Works Scheduled in new policies suggested by the near New group will be subject to full Edinburgh public consultation, followed The City of Ottawa has hired by approval from Planning and engineering consultants J.L. Environment Committee and Richards and Associates to City Council. carry out the design of a new Jacques Legendre outfall structure to the Ottawa Councillor, Rideau-Rockcliffe River. The design involves a You can communicate with me new alignment for the storm at (please include a telephone sewer outfall that is presently number): located near and west of the City of Ottawa Willingdon/Lisgar intersec- These works will be accom- assist in the implementation 110 Laurier Avenue West outfall should be sufficiently tion. The new alignment will panied by the construction of a of the residential intensifica- Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 advanced to allow for com- traverse NCC lands, and the new paved pedestrian & cycle tion goals contained within the Tel: 580-2483 munity consultation before Rockcliffe Parkway. The out- pathway, within the corridor, City’s Official Plan. Fax: 580-2523 the summer school break as fall will upgrade the sewer out- to the south of Montréal Road. Guided by four members of [email protected]

www.IsmeneWood.ca April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 7 Getting Married... Continued from page 1 twenty years, but Lesbia is I noticed that it was always the not the marrying kind and will women who understood it bet- have none of him. She is of ter than the men... One critic the stuff that old maids are says flatly this morning that he made of, telling the lovelorn cannot understand one part of General, “I’m very particular the play. I dare say, if he had about my belongings... [and] asked his wife, she could have proud of my independence and explained it to him.” jealous for it.” Getting Married is about sex Next we meet Reginald and matrimonial dilemmas. The Bridgenorth (Paul Washer), action of the play takes place in another brother of the Bishop, the dining room/parlour in the and his recently divorced, Palace of the Bishop of Chelsea much younger wife Leo (Sonja (played by Bob Hicks). On Lishchynski). To the aston- the rising of the curtain, we ishment of the family, Leo see the Bishop’s lady, Mrs. announces that she still cares Bridgenorth (Linda Barber) for Reginald; the trouble is that talking to Collins (Wayne she cares for him as much as for Nolan), the Aldermanic green- her lover, St. John Hotchkiss grocer. Collins is present at (Josh Sparks) and she would like to marry them both. On her Photo: Ryszard Mrugalski of ZoomExposure the Palace to fix the wedding From left to right (on the floor): Loretta DiEugenio, Michael Kelly, Josh Sparks, Wayne Nolan, of Edith (Sarah McArdle), making this announcement, the family decides it is time to call Sarah McArdle; Second row: Barbara Merriam, Linda Barber, J-C Lizé, Sonja Lishchynski, the Bishop’s daughter, to Cecil Ingrid McCarthy; Third row: Paul Washer, Bob Hicks, Robin Carter, Anthony Pearson. Sykes (J.C. Lizé), which is to in the Bishop to reason Leo out take place that day. Presently, of her scandalous ideas, but the mistake not to get married.” April 22-24; 29, 30; May ervations: 613 860-2371. Mrs. Bridgenorth and Collins Bishop’s ideas turn out to be, Barbara Merriam as the 1st; MacKay United Church Tickets may also be pur- begin to talk about the subject of in some ways, quite as scandal- maid (also props) and Michael Memorial Hall, 37 Dufferin chased at Rockcliffe Photo, 18 the play—marriage. Marriage, ous as her own. Kelly as the Beadle complete Street. Admission: $20.00; Beechwood, starting April 1st, says Mrs. Bridgenorth had Enter the bridegroom and the the cast. Curtain: 7:30 pm; Ticket res- or at the door. come to her naturally. With bride, both full of misgivings Directed by Joe O’Brien Collins it was different. His about their approaching mar- (known to local theatre fans wife had to break him into it, riage and the legal responsi- from many Ottawa Little “a dear good woman who never bilities that go with it. This Theatre productions) with a understood that married people dilemma promises to be seri- team of Assistants—Pamela should take holidays from one ous. The Bishop’s Assistant, Harrod, Michelle O’Brien, another if at all they are to Anthony Soames (Anthony Angela Sutcliffe—the play keep fresh.” Collins admits to Pearson), a former solici- promises to be an end-of- being envious of his brother’s tor, is called in to draw up a the-winter-delight. With Bob wife, Mrs. George (Loretta form of partnership deed and McKellar at the lighting panel, DiEugenio), who injects life contract that would satisfy all fabulous costumes designed by into her marriage by often run- parties concerned and which Jane Caskey with the assis- ning away with younger men, would be a substitute for mar- tance of Genevieve Hone and but who, in the end, would riage—needless to say with a team of seamstresses; glori- always return to her husband. very little success. And, after ous wigs and brilliantly witty The audience is then intro- many more matrimonial argu- dialogue presented in a cabaret- duced to two fresh characters: ments, the play ends, without style setting of tables for four, Lesbia (Ingrid McCarthy), having found a substitute for six and eight with refreshments sister to Mrs. Bridgenorth, and marriage. “It’s a mistake to being served—who in search General Bridgenorth (Robin get married,” states Leo at one of an evening’s entertainment Carter), who is a brother of point in the play, to which the could ask for more? Book now for Mother’s Day! the Bishop. The General has Bishop responds: “It is, my We look forward to entertain- loved Lesbia for more than dear; but it’s a much bigger ing you with our show! Page 8 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 ited at Gordon’s Gallery from to have a look at her in-house February 24 to March 7. The mini-exhibition. exhibition wrapped up with a FILM FEMINA The Burgh Arts Scene silent auction and fundraising Presentation Marks event in support of Turnbull’s International Women’s Day 2009 production of A Mid- Gordon Harrison Art art program, while 10% of all Local independent filmmak- Arts Update Winter’s Dream Tale, which Inspiration Project: sales of Gordon Harrison’s er Kelly Ann Beaton’s film not only included local Burgh own landscape paintings over Mulberry Red No.17 was By Jane Heintzman talent but was also rehearsed the weekend of March 5 - 7 screened at the first FILM Rideau Award Nominees right here in our midst at the was directed to the 2010 Art FEMINA presentations to mark Congratulations to all of the Crichton Cultural Community Inspiration Project. International Women’s Day friends and residents of New Centre. The production From May 1 to June 1, an on March 8. FILM FEMINA Edinburgh in this year’s list received a slew of nomina- exhibit of Gordon’s paint- is a newly launched artists’ of Nominees for the Rideau tions, including Outstanding ings will be on display at the collective aimed at increasing Awards. The Awards are given Performance (Female) prestigious National Capital awareness and appreciation of in recognition of outstanding for Margo MacDonald; Rideau Club on Queen Street, women’s media art. achievement in professional Outstanding Costume Design and on June 4 - 6, it will be back to the great outdoors, Dale Smith Gallery theatre in the Ottawa-Gatineau for former Burgh resident The Dale Smith Gallery at 137 Region, and this year will be Lou Hayden; Outstanding when Gordon holds the 8th Annual Art in the Garden Beechwood has several new announced at a ceremony on Director for Al Connors; exhibits on the horizon: and Outstanding Production; Exhibit at his studio at 81 John April 18 at De La Salle High • From April 9 - May 4: School. Lighting; and Set Design. Street. Guess that’s what you’d call Books On Beechwood: In- an exhibition of award Notable among the nominees winning photographs by was the Company of Fools’ a sweep! House Talent On Display Gordon Harrison Gallery Geneviève Thauvette, Another local nominee It’s long been apparent that Gordon Harrison provides Books on Beechwood owner Gold Medalist for Canada was Burgh resident Andy inspiration to young artists. in the Photography cat- Massingham (featured in Jean Barton is a person of many accomplishments, not egory at Les Jeux de la our last edition as Director Francophonie last Fall; of the Fools’ 2010 produc- Last year, local artist Gordon least the miraculous achieve- tion of Shakespeare’s Danish Harrison and Gallery Director ment of maintaining a suc- • From May 7 - July 6: Play), who was nominated in Phil Emond launched The cessful independent bookstore new paintings by Chelsea, the Outstanding Performance Gordon Harrison Art in our community for close to Quebec artist Marion (Male) category for his role in Inspiration Project to encour- 20 years. Less well known to Fischer; and Peer Gynt. age aspiring young artists to the community is Jean’s talent • From June 4 - July 6: pursue their talent, and in par- as a visual artist working in new paintings by our own This coming month (April ticular, to discover the magnif- both acrylics and watercolours, Karen Bailey, whose 8 - May 15), Andy and fellow icence of Canadian landscapes. after many years of training Triage exhibition has just Burgh resident Emmanuelle This year, the project extended at the Ottawa School of Art. completed a successful run Zeesman will star in the its support to 41 talented Grade Several of her acrylic works at the Ottawa Art Gallery ’s first ever 8 art students from the Turnbull Photo: Ann Chambers are now on display at the store and is headed south for an Midwinters’ Dream Tale musical production, Blood School, whose charming land- (some of them for sale), so exhibition at the St. Claude Chorus at CCCC. Brothers by Willy Russell. scape paintings were exhib- when you next drop in for Gallery at the University of your reading supplies, be sure New Orleans in May. Inside Government House By Catherine Murphy Although it is the name of a book written by former Aide-de-Camp Colonel Henry Willis-O’Connor, the ‘Inside Government House’ tour of the Governor General’s residence and grounds is one not to miss, especially since it is a pleasant walk from our neighbourhood. Burg residence Victoria Henry, Director of the Canada Photo: Catherine Murphy Council Art Bank, was pleased Chantal, Governor General’s to speak to me about the Residence tour guide. popular Canada Council Art Bank exhibit, DIASPORArt, communities. She also point- installed in the Ambassador’s ed out that Queen Elizabeth II Room at . Victoria might see the exhibit during said the artworks were selected her state visit in June. I asked from a recent purchase by the Chantal, my tour guide which Art Bank of work by Canadian work was her favourite, and artists from culturally diverse she pointed to the two pieces by Erika Defreitas. She liked the story that was behind them. Which ones would you like best? You’ll have to come and make your own choice. Tour reservations are required to visit the residence (1-866-842- 4422), and the tour guides are well versed on the historical details of the residence and the activities of Her Excellency Photo: Miv Photography, 2009 Governor General of Canada Victoria Henry at Rideau Hall. Michaëlle Jean. April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 9 ies of water for most of my involves working in layers. life, I have always been drawn First, I create a defined under- Joe Fidia – The Nearness of Far to paint open spaces. Since I painting showing the form By Catherine Murphy CM: You have been have been in Ottawa now for that I want conveyed in the When I first met Joe painting in this fashion a few years, I’m noticing the final image. Then, to create Fidia I was intrigued for several years. How emergence of trees breaking an atmospheric quality in the by his aura—calm like do you find the skies through the horizon line. painting, I apply thin washes the paintings he creates. have changed? They all CM: What are your thoughts of colour usually putting com- And they remind you have a special feel to while you are painting? Do plementary colours over each of….well those special them, I get the impres- you listen to music or ...? other. In some areas, the paint- days where you take sion your personality JF: Lately, I have been lis- ing is rubbed back to reveal the the time to think and is imprinted on each of tening to a lot of CBC Radio different layers of colour and look up at the clouds these paintings. Two. I find this allows me to form beneath. and watch the day pass JF: You’re right. My be attentive to the painting and Joe Fidia’s The Nearness of by. Dale Smith of Dale main subject–the sky– to let decisions be made with- Far is a show worth seeing and Smith Gallery has been has remained consistent out over thinking them. When he an artist worth watching. exhibiting Joe’s work for the last several years. I’m painting a show I like to Contact Dale Smith Gallery on a regular basis and Photo: Catherine Murphy I find that no matter listen to the same music to help for upcoming exhibits. You’ll too finds the atmosphere Joe Fidia at the Dale Smith Gallery. where I am, whatever create a mood. be pleased you visited her gal- entrancing. She likes the the season, the sky grabs CM: Your colours are so lery. way the gallery is transformed nity to ask Joe a few questions; my attention, with all natural and appealing. How do The Nearness of Far with his vision. questions that popped to my its changing forms and colour. you realize your canvas? What March 5 – April 6, 2010 I recently had the opportu- mind when I saw his work. Having lived near large bod- is your process? Dale Smith Gallery Triage: Karen Bailey, An Artist in Kandahar JF: Thanks. My process 137 Beechwood Avenue Book Launch Puts Finishing February, 2010. In the course Interspersed among the dra- Touch on Triage Project of its run at the Ottawa School matic images in the book are Paper-Based Exhibition By Jane Heintzman of Art, Karen had the honour the moving personal observa- In the two and half years since of receiving Governor General tions of military nurses who and Sale at Tea Tyme her visit to Afghanistan in June Michaëlle Jean for a private served at Role 3 Hospital, and 2007, local artist Karen Bailey showing of the paintings. Later who are themselves depicted April 23 & 24, 2010 has worked tirelessly to give this spring, the exhibition will in her paintings with extraordi- Tea Tyme-rs Dale Simmons, artistic expression to her life- move south of the border to nary skill and sensitivity. Aimee Britten, Philly changing experiences at Role 3 the St. Claude Gallery at the The compelling subject mat- Kingsley, Alex Johnston, Military Medical Unit, a tri- University of New Orleans. ter, Karen’s masterful portraits, James Forsyth, Jim Rodger age hospital on the Kandahar and Michel Bedard are host- Air Base. There she spent an ing an exhibition and sale of all unforgettable week as a “fly “paper-based” items. All owners, collectors and on the wall”, quietly sketching, ing of keepsakes over a cup photographing and observing lovers of antique and mod- ern books, photographs, post- of tea. If you are interested the work of dedicated mili- in exhibiting, please drop in tary medical personnel as they ers, pictures, cards, post-cards, menus, origami and all paper for details at Tea Tyme. Open cared for those wounded in the Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am conflict. creations are invited to par- ticipate. For as the Tea Tyme- – 4 pm. As reported in an earlier issue, Tea Tyme, 81 Beechwood on her return to Canada, Karen r philosopher says, “All of humanity’s cherished treasures Opening: Friday, April 23, took the courageous decision to 6 – 8 pm use her sketches, photographs, – belong to all of humanity!” No show fees, no commis- Exhibition & Sale: Saturday, and deeply imprinted memo- April 24, 11 am – 4 pm ries of her experience as the sions, just a gathering and shar- basis for an ambitious series of paintings, though not a penny of financing support was forth- coming from the Department of National Defence, the or any Photo: Art Babych of the other levels of govern- Karen Bailey and one of the 20 painting features in her new ment to which she applied. She book, Tirage—Karen Bailey, An Artist in Kandahar. went ahead on the strength of As the culmination of her and the extremely high quality her conviction that “this was a ambitious project, Karen has of the production combine to story that needed to be told— now produced a masterful make this book a remarkable medically, historically, militar- book, Triage—Karen Bailey, achievement. Interested read- ily. I saw workers who should An Artist in Kandahar, which ers can purchase copies (at $25 be recognized and I started to was officially launched at plus tax) at the Ottawa School paint.” the Ottawa School of Art on of Art, 35 George Street or at As most readers know, the February 25. The book is beau- the Dale Smith Gallery, 137 result was Karen’s remarkable tifully produced, and features Beechwood Avenue. Karen Triage series, consisting of full colour reproductions of 20 will also have copies available 20 acrylic paintings, many of paintings, as well as numerous in her studio at the Crichton them large in scale, which cap- sketches. Cultural Community Centre, ture the Canadian nurses, doc- The text includes Karen’s 2nd Floor, or you can email her tors and medical technicians of own first hand account of her at [email protected]. Role 3 Hospital at their daily experiences as a military art- work caring for the casualties ist in Role 3 Hospital, and And this just in: the Council of the ongoing war. The series a foreword by Canadian War for the Arts in Ottawa (CAO) was exhibited in the Corridor Museum historian Dr. Laura has short-listed Karen for the Gallery of the Crichton Cultural Brandon who situates Karen’s CAO Mid-Career Artist Award, Community Centre last Fall, work in the tradition of other a $5,000 prize to be award- and went on to become a fea- female war artists, includ- ed on April 21 at the CAO ture exhibition at the Ottawa ing Karen’s particular inspi- Arts Award Luncheon at the School of Art through most of ration, Pegi Nicol MacLeod. Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Page 10 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 breakfast is a highlight at the breakfast with a lusty render- New Edinburgh B&B where ing of Edith Piaff; and numer- Noreen provides a generous ous family members of local BURGH BUSINESS spread of traditional home New Edinburgh residents, par- cooked fare, along with orange ticularly over the Christmas/ juice, fresh fruit, yogurt, home New Year’s period. baking and of course, fresh tea After some investigation, it and coffee. (Fortunately, the was revealed that one of the BRIEFS majority of her guests are suf- Watsons’ guests, on a visit early - By Jane Heintzman - ficiently active to walk, run or last summer, was in fact the cycle this off in the course of great grandson and namesake New Edinburgh Bed and their explorations during the of John Frechette, the original Breakfast day!) Both Ken and Noreen owner of the Maison Frechette This time last year, New have greatly enjoyed the socia- on Mackay Street (currently Edinburgh residents Noreen bility with their visitors, many the home of Barbara Laskin and Ken Watson were prepar- of whom invite them to sit and Tim Plumptre), just two ing to launch our communi- down for a leisurely chat—a doors up the street from the ty’s first B&B, aptly named great pleasure but occasionally B&B! the New Edinburgh Bed and a little hard on the strenuous In short, it has been a busy Breakfast, in their home at daily schedule of B&B opera- and rewarding first year in 82 Union Street. Prior to the tors! business for Noreen and Ken, launch, Noreen and Ken had One of the greatest assets of and they are grateful for the worked many long days and the new B&B is its unequalled ongoing support of residents in hours making the necessary location here in the heart of our community, many of whom renovations to their house, cre- the Burgh, just steps from the are directing visiting friends ating a comfortable, attractive side gate into the Rideau Hall and family to their door. As the and beautifully equipped facil- grounds, and a short walk to tourist season approaches, read- ity which has since become a some of the capital’s lead- ers may want to take note of popular destination for out of ing historic sites, including of the B&B’s contact information town visitors from all over the Ken and Noreen Watson welcome you to the Burgh’s first course 24 , the in preparation for the arrival of world. B&B. Governor General’s residence “overflow” from out of town. The New Edinburgh B&B and the Rideau Falls. Many of You are welcome to give them boasts three attractive guest visiting families. (Indeed, at have also enjoyed a relaxing the B&B’s more energetic cli- a call at 613-741-9951, or e- bedrooms with a choice of one point last August when evening on the upper deck in ents make use of the Watsons’ mail [email protected]. twin, queen or double beds, a number of young families summer evenings, or a tran- bicycles to explore the bike On Sunday, April 25, 1-5 pm, as well as a private upstairs were in residence, the neigh- quil moment after breakfast trail along the Rideau River, Rotary West Ottawa will be sitting room complete with bours suggested to Noreen that when the sound of bagpipes and Noreen reports that the leading a B&B Open House fridge, toaster, microwave she change the name to Bed, wafts over from Rideau Hall. walkers are enchanted by the Tour, with our New Edinburgh and tea and coffee facilities. Breakfast and Babysitting!) Interested readers can find all route along Sussex into the B&B participating as one of The B&B is thoroughly child- Noreen reports that the pri- the details about the B&B on market area and the return trip the featured destinations. If friendly, and readily accom- vate rear entrance off the back the website at www.newedbb. via the Minto Bridges. you’re interested, tickets will modates babies and young deck has been a popular feature ca. Right from the time they be available at businesses children with folding cots for for her guests, many of whom Needless to say, the splendid opened their doors last spring, along Beechwood at $20 per the Watsons have entertained person. a succession of interesting The General Studio and guests, beginning with a repre- Gallery sentative of Cottage Life mag- Old hands in the community azine who thanked them with will recall that for many years, a complimentary subscription. the expansive front windows Other notables have included of the modest building at 292 a nutritionist catering to L.A. Mackay Street (at Dufferin) celebrities, along with her doc- were filled with alluring umentary film producer part- antique furniture, silver and ner; an artist attending a func- china from the collection of tion at Rideau Hall where her Ernest Johnson Antiques, art was on display; a couple a destination business which originally from South Africa attracted a wide-ranging clien- who had never seen snow, and tele of collectors from through- for whom the Watsons oblig- out the region for well over a ingly built a snowman in the decade. Since December 2007, front yard; a jazz singer from when Ernest moved his collec- France who regaled them at tion to its current location at April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 11 1179-A , the once as an intern at the studio of ing relic of the building’s early treasure-filled windows have acclaimed American portrait days as a grocery store! been empty and the store unoc- photographer, Annie Leibovitz, While The General Studio cupied. in New York City. Chris pur- and Gallery has been effec- Things changed last sued his photographic training tively in operation since early November, however, when an here in Ottawa while working this year, at the time of our aspiring pair of young pho- towards a Biology degree at interview, John and Chris were tographers got possession of Carleton University. planning a Grand Opening 292 Mackay and launched into The pair is offering a full celebration in mid-March to an extensive renovation of the palette of photographic options invite the community into their space to create a combined from landscapes to architecture; newly renovated quarters. If photography studio and gal- still life; family and individual you haven’t already done so, lery. John Kealey and Chris portraits, and even “alterna- drop in and say hello, and Schlesak, co-owners of the tive sports” such as the cricket while you’re at it, you may recently launched The General matches they were delighted want to line them up for a fam- Studio and Gallery, have been to discover across the street in ily or special occasion portrait close friends since their days the Rideau Hall grounds when this spring. Michael and Gill Toll, owners of Hop ‘N Vine. at St. Pius High School here in they moved in last fall. Their André Lefebvre: A. L. Ottawa, and are now enthusi- plan is to use the rear por- Painting process, a careful repainting of create shade and protection for astic collaborators in one of the tion of the store for the photo- House painter André Lefebvre the interior, with the decorat- the areas in question, so that Burgh’s newest businesses. graphic studio, while devoting of A. L. Painting, a regular ing team from Elite moving in the drying process can run its Both have been keen photog- the space at the front to an advertiser in the NEN, has been thereafter to complete the job. proper course. raphers since their high school attractively lit public gallery in the painting business for His aim is to minimize incon- If your house is in need of a days, and following his studies area to showcase not only their 26 years, and brings a wealth venience for the households in touch up as spring approaches, at the School of Visual Arts at own work, but also a variety of of experience and skill to his which he works, and his spe- you may want to give André a the University of Ottawa, John other art forms ranging from work with his current clients cial commercial-grade Shop call at 613-794-0778. He has had the extraordinary good for- furniture designs to traditional most of whom are in the Vanier, Vac is a constant companion a wealth of references from tune (and talent!) to spend two visual art. At the rear of the Rockcliffe and New Edinburgh on his interior assignments to current and previous clients to years as an apprentice with building, John and Chris have areas. André grew up in Vanier, keep the dust at bay. vouch for his skill and reliabil- the internationally renowned created a handy work room where his parents still live, and André has chosen to maintain ity, but you may need to make Malak Karsh here in Ottawa, complete with an ancient cold knows the area very well. With a strictly solo operation, and your booking sooner rather followed by a five year stint storage locker, the last remain- the exception of his ongoing prides himself on the quality of than later, as his agenda for ad in our paper, he relies on his work, taking pains with the spring is filling up rapidly! word-of-mouth referrals to all-important prep process, and HOP ‘N VINE generate new business, and by carrying out any small repairs Michael and Gill Toll, own- all accounts, this system has required along the way, from ers of HOP ‘N VINE at 5360 served him extremely well. fixing dry wall or replacing Canotek Road, have been faith- Many of André’s refer- switches to much more ambi- ful NEN advertisers in recent rals come from his associa- tious tasks, in one case order- years, and indeed many of their tion with Elite Draperies and ing and installing custom-made clients are residents of New Home Decorating (formerly planks from a mill in Wakefield Edinburgh and Manor Park, as Elite Draperies), a long estab- to replace some rotted exterior well as Gloucester and points lished business at 1134 Bank boards. While his preference east. The Tolls’ business was Street with which many read- is interior work (especially in originally launched in 1988 as ers are undoubtedly familiar. winter!), André also handles a brewing supply emporium For clients whose homes are exterior jobs for regular clients, known as HOP STOP at the scheduled for a facelift, André taking the special precaution of carries out the first step in the using tarpaulins in order to Continued on page 12

Chris Schlesak (left), John Kealey (right) and canine friends in front of the newly-opened General Studio and Gallery. Page 12 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Continued from page 11 products from suppliers such able savings in their budgets latter can be a useful supple- as Wine Expert, Cellar Craft, for the grape, most notably in ment to your Harvest Box dur- corner of Blair and Montreal California Connoisseur and the store’s Featured Products ing weeks when you are in Road. Beer lovers in the com- European Select (check out category which you can check transit and not able to handle munity may well recall having the website at www.hopnvine. out on their website. The Tolls’ a large quantity of fresh pro- tried their hand at home brew- com for details on the available also offer a Customer Referral duce. ing during these early years. options), and then purchase a Program, with a new referred Despite the fact that she has Over the years, however, kit which includes not only client receiving $20 off the relied almost exclusively on the store has shifted its focus your grape pack with a stan- cost of a kit, while the refer- word of mouth to advertise her from beer to wine in keep- dard 23 litre (30 bottle) yield, ring client gets a discount of service, (her regular NEN ad ing with contemporary tastes but also corks and customized $20 on any wine product. Most being an exception!), the scope and trends. As its new name labels. reassuring of all, the products of Tasha’s delivery routes has implies, HOP ‘N VINE cur- In Step #1, you mix up the are all fully guaranteed, so if continued to expand, and now rently caters primarily to the ingredients of your wine and you’re not satisfied with the encompasses virtually the entire growing number of wine-mak- add the yeast, a process with fruits of your labours, the prod- region from Orleans in the East ing enthusiasts to whom they which the Tolls and their staff uct will be replaced with no to Kanata and in the offer the option of creating will gladly assist you. Some 5 questions asked. west and Manotick in the south. their own custom-made wine or 6 weeks later, you return to Once a year, on the first Needless to say, she still serves at home, or making use of the the store to bottle your elixir, Thursday of November, the her core clientele in our com- fully equipped HOP ‘N VINE a process which can be facili- Tolls host a popular Wine munity, and New Edinburgh premises on Canotek Road. tated by the Tolls’ automat- Tasting and Food Matching subscribers now receive their (Should you be a stalwart beer ed equipment for filling and evening at the Chimo Inn, weekly (or bi-weekly) deliv- drinker in this age of wine afi- corking, and then apply the where guests sample 3 red The Life Organic Team (front ery in the early afternoon on cionados, the store continues customized labels which give wines and 2 whites which are to back counterclockwise): Thursdays. to offer a range of beer-mak- your wine a thoroughly pro- paired with gourmet food deli- Patrick, Mike, Johnny Crash, In any small business, there ing products, including a popu- fessional look. Michael points cacies. For the past 3 years, Luke, Alma, and Ryan (not pic- are challenges that have to be lar Festa Brew Brewmaster’s out that many of his clients this has been a Sold Out event, tured: Stephanie who is in New confronted on a regular basis, Select supplied by a micro- who are building up a cellar of so if you’re interested you may Zealand for two months). and Life Organic is no excep- brewery in Toronto.) custom-made wines will use want to mark your calendar tion. In Tasha’s case, the sheer The cost of making your their bottling visit to mix up well in advance. In the mean- was established on these prin- physical demands of packing chosen vintage in the store another kit at the same time, time, if you have a wedding, ciples, and while it has evolved and lifting heavy boxes has includes a service fee, and is just to keep the process roll- milestone birthday, or other somewhat in recent years, it resulted in a rapid turnover thus slightly higher than the in- ing. Once bottled, it is another celebratory event on the hori- remains true to its commitment in her team of packers, and home option. The advantage, few months before your wine zon, give HOP ‘N VINE a call to supporting local organic she is currently on the look- however, is that you have all will be ready for consumption, at 613-748-1374 or check out producers, and to supplying out for some new helpers with the HOP ‘N VINE facilities at about 1-3 months in the case the website at www.hopnvine. busy households throughout strength, energy and a willing- your disposal, as well as the of most whites, and 3 months com to find out how you can the city with the convenience ness to put in the hard work friendly staff on site to give and upwards for the more full- produce your own special cus- of a weekly delivery of tasty needed to get the job done each you a hand if you are a rela- bodied reds. tom-made wine (or port, sherry organic supplies. week. tive novice in the wine-mak- Needless to say, wine lovers or ice wine, if that’s your pref- While Life Organic’s product Another hazard of her work ing game. To start the process, will find that the do-it-your- erence) in honour of the occa- list continues to be focused pri- as a supplier of fresh local pro- you make your selection from self option afforded by HOP sion. marily on farm fresh produce, duce is the always unpredict- a vast range of wine-making ‘N VINE results in consider- Life Organic supplied exclusively by local able and uncontrollable weath- In the four short years since Life producers during the growing er factor. As most of us recall Organic owner Tasha Kern season, it also offers a range all too well, last summer was launched her popular organic of other items for your larder a particularly poor growing foods home delivery service in such as dairy products, (includ- season for many crops thanks 2006, the availability of high ing milk, cream, butter, eggs, to an over-abundant rainfall, quality organic products has cheese and yogurt); freshly and from Tasha’s perspective, increased enormously, as has roasted fair trade organic cof- the result was a reduced vari- the level of public awareness fee beans from a local suppli- ety in the fresh produce for of the environmental benefits er; bread; and over the winter her Harvest Boxes, though she of the organic option—in par- months, some non-perishables stuck to her guns and kept the ticular, “buying local” when- such as dried grains; beans; baskets strictly local. ever possible. Tasha’s business raisins; sunflower seeds; maple Not surprisingly, some of the syrup and banana chips. The households on her delivery list April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 13 may have last minute chang- between human beings and of energy, and which most ing on the design of a website, es of plan which require the their environment, focusing in of us would agree is, on any interested readers who may cancellation of their regular particular on the placement of terms, a serious impediment be contemplating renovations Life Organic drop-off. In these built structures and objects to to the creation of a congenial or additions as the summer cases, Tasha now offers the cli- achieve a degree of harmony environment for work, play or approaches can reach her at ent the option of having their with the environment, and a daily life. 613-741-4055 or by email at basket delivered to Harmony corresponding improvement in Many of Pamela’s clients [email protected]. House, a local shelter for vic- both the physical and mental draw on her background in The Cooperators: A tims of violence; so instead of well being of those living or Feng Shui as a basis for deter- Changing of the Guard going to waste, the produce is working in it. mining the location and ori- A belated welcome to Mike put to good use in the com- Pamela’s interest in this time- entation of a new house on Pytura who took over from munity. Another community honored theory arose follow- a country property, or in the Tim Hogue at The Cooperators group with which she is cur- ing an illness which obliged design of an addition to an outlet at 415 Mackay Street in rently working is the Sandy Pamela Burns, Interior her to take a break from her existing house. She is also fre- early January. Mike had been Hill Food Co-op on Wilbrod Designer. fast-paced work schedule, and quently consulted by clients working at another Cooperators Street, and she looks forward to explore in more depth the in the market for a new home, office in Orleans, but is cur- to moving towards a closer her profession, continues to be deeper principles underlying and in need of her guidance on rently looking forward to put- collaboration in the not too mildly frustrated by the wide- the design of living and work- whether a potential prospect ting down roots in our commu- distant future. spread public perception that ing spaces which foster human meets (or could be adapted to nity and staying awhile! With the growing season fast her expertise is primarily in health, happiness and gen- meet) the Feng Shui criteria As its name implies, The approaching and the Buy Local the domain of fabrics, draper- eral fulfillment. Often these necessary to creating a truly Cooperators is an insurance mantra foremost in the minds ies and wall papers, or in a principles are in conflict with happy, healthy living space for cooperative, originally found- of many households, you may word, the world of the interior trends in contemporary design, the family in question. ed in 1946 by an enterpris- have an interest in receiving a decorator. including the slick, minimalist In addition to her Feng Shui ing group of Saskatchewan weekly or biweekly delivery As many readers are aware, fashions of the day and general expertise, Pamela is also an wheat farmers. In the interven- of fresh organic supplies direct however, the role of an inte- lack of sensitivity to balance experienced practitioner in ing six plus decades, it has to your doorstep. If so, be sure rior designer is much more and proportion—trends which the realm of environmentally grown to be the largest 100% to check out the Life Organic closely akin to that of an archi- may have little or nothing to do sustainable design, an area Canadian-owned multi-line website at www.lifeorganic.ca tect, extending well beyond the with the essential question of on which she began to focus insurance company in Canada, for details about the options aesthetic choices involved in how people actually feel when in the early ‘90’s when she offering a full repertoire of available, be it a basic Harvest home décor to encompass all they live or work in the spaces entered and won a competi- insurance products from the Box; a Custom Harvest Box aspects of a building’s interior in question. tion for sustainable home and basics such as Home and Auto or an à la carte selection from from lighting to heating, ven- Needless to say, there is a office design. While at that to Life and Wealth packages, the weekly product list. The tilation and the arrangement complex and highly devel- stage, she was slightly ahead Group Benefit products, and a delightful new Life Organic of space to create functional, oped body of theory associ- of the curve, in recent years, range of advice-based servic- blog (http://lifeorganicottawa. attractive and healthy living or ated with Feng Shui, much of the general level of awareness es including investments and blogspot.com) is also well working environments. which Pamela is able to draw of, and demand for, environ- retirement planning. worth a visit, and is loaded Pamela has been in the busi- upon in her work as an interior mentally friendly practices in Over the years, the company with wonderful recipes (many ness for many years, focusing designer. Regardless of one’s design and construction has has maintained a tradition of of them child-friendly) to guide initially on large commercial attitude to or understanding of increased exponentially, and active community involve- you in preparing the fresh pro- projects, including retire- the theory, many of the Feng this is now an important aspect ment, taking the lead in a host duce you’ll receive in your ment homes in Belleville and Shui principles are immensely of her current projects. of safety-related programs Harvest Box. Ottawa. In recent years, how- practical, common sense nos- While Pamela is still work- Best of luck Tasha: our fin- ever, she has shifted her focus trums to which all of us can Continued on page 14 gers are crossed for an excel- to the residential sphere where relate in considering the design lent growing season and an she currently takes on projects of our homes and workplaces. abundant harvest! of every scale from modest to Its central elements include Pamela M. Burns, Interior substantial. In the course of her colours, shapes, orientation, Designer career, she acquired another location, lighting, placement of We welcome new advertiser closely related expertise in the objects and….wait for it….the Pamela Burns, an experi- application of the principles degree of cleanliness or clutter enced Interior Designer and a of Feng Shui to her work in in a given space. Indeed, one resident of nearby Lindenlea. interior design. of the first principles of Feng Pamela studied Interior Design Feng Shui is an ancient Shui is to remove all clutter, at Ryerson in Toronto, and Chinese art which essential- which the theory conceives of like every other member of ly addresses the relationship as a blockage to the free flow

A+ rating Page 14 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Continued from page 13 from children’s car seat safety to fire safety, safety for Seniors and Block Parent Programs for school aged children. Mike is looking forward to taking part in the life of our neighbour- hood, and is on the lookout for sponsorship opportunities to give a boost to community- based activities. It’s worth noting that Mike has talents that extend beyond the world of insurance. Like his father, who was an opera singer performing regularly with Opera Lyra, Mike is also an accomplished singer with a recording to his credit, and has two extremely musical children. Perhaps in the com- ing months we can look for- ward to a Pytura family benefit performance in aid of one of Photo: NEN Staff our many worthy community (L to R): Chantal Dumoulin, Mike Pytura and Susan Lacasse. causes!? where exercise may be limited fear! Pam and Eduardo’s for- Physical Therapy Institute to a lengthy walk as opposed mula is based on Pam’s tried and Bread and Roses to a strenuous drill, the same and true banana bread recipe, Bakery: A Banana Bread radical depletion of energy specially adapted to increase Boost can frequently occur, suggest- the protein content using pro- Two of our neighbouring busi- ing the need for a nutritious tein powder and replace the fat nesses on Beechwood, The boost along the lines Pam and with tasty applesauce. Physical Therapy Institute Eduardo have devised. While the PTI duo of nutri- (PTI) and Bread and Roses tional inventors was still per- Bakery, have teamed up to fecting the formula when we provide our community with went to press, it should soon be a specially formulated Post- ready to turn over to our master Workout Recovery Snack to baker Chris Green of Bread tackle the problem of fatigue and Roses, who plans to add or exhaustion following vigor- it to his repertoire of goodies ous exercise. for those in need of a healthy The inspiration for this project (and tasty) shot of energy after came from PTI owner/physio- exercising. According to Pam, therapist Pam Siekierski and just one slice of this nutrition- her accomplished new person- packed snack should do the al trainer Eduardo Avila, who trick, so if you’re putting off a is a dietician with considerable workout because of the impact experience with a nutritionally on your resources to tackle challenged population, having your work life, keep your eye done a portion of his intern- out for this blahs-busting treat ship in dietetics at an SOS on the shelves of Bread and Childrens’ Village in Lima, Photo: NEN Staff Roses. Peru. (L to R): PTI’s Eduardo Avila And it’s not only working Both Pam and Eduardo have and Pam Siekierski, and Chris out at the gym that takes its regularly encountered clients Green from Bread & Roses. toll. Pam is well aware that at the clinic who have a ten- the physically demanding job dency to “crash” after a serious In case you’re cringing at of the gourmet chef can call work out, making it difficult the thought confronting some for some expert assistance, to carry on with their nor- dry, tasteless, seed-laden item and before Christmas, dropped mal work routine. Even in the to supply your needed carbo- by our local Fraser Café to case of the elderly population, hydrate/protein boost, have no offer Ross and Simon Gift April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 15 Certificates for a restorative attract the long-awaited song are soon to be exposed to pub- therapeutic massage at PTI. bird population, and encourage lic view, you may want to give While the brothers have been breeding pairs to make their Sylvie a call at 613-748-0352 fully occupied trying to keep nests nearby. to enlist her help repairing the up with the demands of a per- If you’re developing an inter- ravages of the past season. petually full to overflowing est in the bird life around you, In addition to her foot care restaurant business, she reports the Wild Birds Unlimited web- expertise, Sylvie offers a full that both are looking forward to site at http://ottawa.wbu.com/ range of beautifying and reju- making use of the certificates is well worth a visit. It not only venating esthetics treatments, when there’s a quiet moment reviews the products available including electrolysis; skin on the horizon. in the store, but also includes care; spa facials; body waxing; Long time PTI personal a seasonal Hobby Guide with eyebrow design and the appli- trainer George Chiappa has birding tips for the season, as cation of permanent make up, a acquired an added expertise well as a Bird of the Month special boon to sports enthusi- Sylvie Sauvé. as a Certified Fascial Stretch profile and an informative asts and lovers of the outdoors Therapist. Fascial Stretch Newsletter with a summary of for whom make up is an ongo- municating the importance of Therapy™ is a form of flex- House finch enjoying himself at “Nature Happenings” in the ing challenge. Sylvie’s skin sun protection, as the scan may ibility therapy which helps to a Wild Birds Unlimited feeder. offing for the month in ques- care treatments all include a reveal sub-surface skin dam- expand and maintain the space tion. skin scan analysis using black age that is many times more between the joints that is erod- rel-proof models!), bird baths, Sylvie Sauvé Esthetics light to assess underlying skin extensive than a small brown ed by time and overuse, includ- books, CDs, and an ample sup- Manor Park esthetician/elec- problems which require par- spot on the skin. ing extended athletic exertion. ply of high quality bird seed of trologist Sylvie Sauvé has an ticular attention. She reports As spring is the season of By loosening the fascial lines all imaginable varieties. impressive three decades of that this process is frequently running from the head to the Store owner Eric Garrison, experience in her chosen field, an effective means of com- Continued on page 16 feet, the therapy can improve himself a knowledgeable bird- and for the past six years, has circulation, joint mobility, er, is also a helpful source of served her clientele from her muscle contraction and body advice if you’re a relative nov- fully equipped home studio alignment, as well as enhanc- ice in this game. At this time at 54 Dunvegan Road. Her ing overall flexibility, comfort of year, Eric warns against clients include both men and and ease of movement. And prematurely abandoning the women, and range in age from the good news is, the treatment care of our backyard feeding 12 to 80 years of age, afford- is relatively painless! There stations after the snow disap- ing her a unique perspective are two forms of the therapy, pears, stressing the importance on the different stages of life’s Stretch to Win for the elite of keeping up our seed sup- journey. athlete, and Stretch for Life plies through the mating sea- Sylvie has special expertise for the rest of us. To find out son when the birds are most in in the realm of therapeutic foot more, or to book an appoint- need of energy to breed suc- care where she is trained as an ment, give George a call at cessfully. advanced podologic foot care 613-740-0380, or check out He concedes that this past technician, and deals with the www.StretchtoWin.com. winter has been an unusual- innumerable problems of aging Wild Birds Unlimited: ly slow period for seed sales and/or neglected feet, includ- Preparing for Spring owing to the comparative scar- ing corns, calluses, cracks, Migration city of over-wintering birds ingrown toenails and chronic If your spirits are lifted by (particularly the “irruptive” foot sores. Her comprehensive the resurgence of bird song as winter finches such as com- two-hour foot care treatments spring approaches, you may mon redpolls and pine siskins, extend well beyond a simple want to equip yourself for the which failed to arrive in our area touch up of the toe nail polish annual influx of the song bird this year) and the exceptionally (though this too may be part of population by paying a visit to light traffic at backyard feed- the process!) to include a herbal Ottawa’s leading birding supply ers. Now that the spring migra- foot bath, exfoliation and mas- store, Wild Birds Unlimited, tion is in full swing, however, sage, and many of her elderly at 1500 Bank Street in the the hungry hordes will be back clients come at least once a Blue Heron Mall. The store in significant numbers, and he month to avail themselves of is fully stocked with birding recommends that birders keep these services. Now that san- equipment from binoculars to up healthy stocks of sunflower, dal weather is on the horizon bird feeders (including squir- safflower and nyjer seed to and our winter-battered feet Page 16 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Continued from page 15 absolute minimum; contracting devise ZaZaZa’s new menu of Closures on Beechwood: with local suppliers for fresh 25 different thin crust pizzas, Victoria’s Salon and Spa rejuvenation and renewal, what seasonal and local produce; featuring an artful layering of and Puzzle Planet better time to give Sylvie a and even the cultivation of a ingredients, and available on We wish a fond farewell to call for some professional help small organic vegetable garden a take-out or eat in basis. We Victoria Stoica who closed with your personal “spring on her own property outside of look forward to providing a the doors of Victoria’s Salon tune up!” Ottawa. As we approach the full report on the action at and Spa at the end of March, height of wedding bells season ZaZaZa’s in our next edition. after three years in business Burgh Business Bits this spring and summer, the Beechwood Home at 82 Beechwood Avenue. Epicuria website also includes Hardware: Victoria worked valiantly to Epicuria Fine Food and a wealth of ideas to assist in create an attractive storefront Catering: the planning of a “green wed- Our intrepid photographer in that somewhat problematic A very Happy 20th ding”. Congratulations, and Louise Imbeault recently cap- location, and we appreciate her Anniversary to Tracy Black best wishes to all at Epicuria for tured a light-hearted shot of efforts to make a go of her and her team at Epicuria Fine another successful two decades Burgh resident Liba Bender business in our community. We Food and Catering! Since in Beechwood Village! trying her hand at the last wish her the very best in her remaining snow blower at Tracy first joined the business ZaZaZa Pizza: future endeavours. 15 years ago, the store has Beechwood Home Hardware, Further up the street at 176 When we went to press in left over after an unusually Photo: Louise Imbeault tripled in size and substantial- Beechwood, Puzzle Planet Burgh resident Liba Bender ly increased its staff comple- March, Ion Aimers, the mas- mild and snow-free winter. (and the adjacent store, which takes a spin on the last remain- ment to meet the demands of termind behind the hugely suc- For those with a penchant for until last December was the ing snow blower at Beechwood its extensive client base from cessful chain of The Works judicious forward planning, home of Da Bombe Desserts), Home Hardware. throughout the region. In mak- restaurants, was on the point of this shiny new snow blower also closed up shop in recent Reference Room with links to ing her distinctive mark on the opening the doors of ZaZaZa, is now available for $250 off weeks, and we hope that the information about a vast range business, Tracy has brought to his new gourmet pizza venture the regular price, so you can now vacant space next to Pet of health conditions, as well bear her own convictions as at Putman and Beechwood in equip yourself for next year’s Valu, Beechwood Optometry as natural remedies to address a committed environmentalist, the former home of Fraser blizzards and save a bundle in and Mood Moss Flowers will them. going to great lengths to intro- Café. In a brilliant stroke of the process. Give owner Marc fill up again in the near future. There are also hundreds of duce a range of sustainable culinary creativity, Ion has col- Clément a call at 613-749- Nature’s Buzz: A Brand New healthful recipes on the new practices such as full recycling; laborated closely with co-own- 5959 or drop by the store at Website site, complete with nutritional reduction of food waste to an ers Ross and Simon Fraser to 19 Beechwood. Nature’s Buzz regulars, and information and an ingredient prospective new clients, glossary. You can also sub- should check out the store’s scribe to the Nature’s Buzz amazing new website at www. free email newsletter with naturebuzz.ca. Among its information on natural prod- many interesting features, the ucts and the latest news about site includes a natural health the store.

INTRODUCING THE BMO GUARDIAN REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN (RDSP)

The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is designed to encourage individuals and families to save for the long term financial security of persons with disabilities. Our workshop outlines the basics and benefits of an RDSP and the Grants and Bonds available to people living with a disability.

Commission, trailing commission, management fees, and expenses may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed; their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

DATE: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 TIME: 7 p.m. PLACE: Church of St. Columba, 24 Sandridge Rd.,Ottawa GUEST SPEAKER: John Byck RSVP: Sandy or Steve at 613-742-6811

,FMA April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 17 At “Food Matters” the work- informative and appetizing April 17 Food Matters Workshop shop format will feature a key event: speaker on each of the topics, Saturday, April 17, 3 - 5 pm followed by questions and then Crichton Cultural Community An information session on making choices the chance to explore informa- Centre, 200 Crichton Street tion tables and have one-on-one (enter only on Avon Lane) for good health and a small footprint discussions with the experts. Dufferin Room, Second Floor Food samples will be avail- By Sarah Anson-Cartwright “ensure that Ottawa is Food and locally, we’re partaking of able, and bring your mug for For more info, send a note via Ah, food, necessary fuel— Secure”. an ancient and honorable tradi- coffee courtesy of Bridgehead. email to: neca.enviro@gmail. source of much pleasure, and What does food secure mean? tion,” she adds. As local veg- Please join us for practical com. subject of increasing com- According to Just Food, food etables may arrive early or late advice and the “why, where Sarah Anson-Cartwright chairs plexity as we wend our way security exists when all peo- in a season, varying from year and how” to shift to a more NecoE, the New Edinburgh through the supermarket. ple, at all times, have physical to year, one has to live with the environmentally-friendly diet. Committee on the Environment, With many of us becoming and economic access to suffi- surprises of what’s available. Mark your calendar for this a NECA committee. more curious and concerned cient, safe and nutritious food “Pay attention to what’s avail- about the origins and quality to meet their dietary needs, as able locally and be creative of our food and the impact of well as to culturally accept- and fearless” in cooking with Update on 50 Sussex Drive food production on our envi- able food preferences for an seasonal produce, says Jessup. ronment, freshness and nutri- active and healthy life. Also, For an advance taste of our Five years after its closure consideration. Stay tuned for tional value are not the only foods are produced as locally speakers’ “food matters”, in 2005, the former Canada further developments. factors affecting what we buy as possible, so that their pro- check their websites: and the World Pavilion at 50 Sussex Drive remains to eat. duction and distribution are - Susan Jessup’s ter- The link between food pro- environmentally, socially and without a permanent occu- roir cuisine kitchen: pant. The NEN was recently duction and the environment economically just. www.42finefoods.ca goes back at least as long ago as assured by an NCC spokes- Savour Ottawa - David Charette: Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring person that an active search Savour Ottawa works to devel- www.terreaterrebio.com in 1962, when she sounded for a “suitable public use” op and promote Ottawa and - Just Food: www.justfood.ca is still underway, but noth- the alarming health concern area as a premier, year-round of pesticide use. Today, we - Savour Ottawa: ing was revealed about the culinary destination, with prospective candidates under are exploring what it means to robust offerings of local foods www.savourottawa.ca buy local, organic, and/or sea- and experiences for both locals sonal food. And after cars and and visitors to the area. houses, our food choices are The Savour Ottawa logo is the next biggest source of an our guarantee of local agri- individual’s carbon emissions. cultural products whether at On April 17, local neighbour- restaurants, farmers’ markets, hood environment groups will butcheries, or retail grocery be spotlighting the link between stores. consumers’ food choices and their carbon impacts. NecoE Terre à Terre CSA (New Edinburgh Committee on Organic grower David the Environment) and LEAF Charette was among the first (Local Eco-Action Families) in the Ottawa area to be cer- are co-hosting an information tified organic back in 1988. session called Food Matters. Located 70 kilometres from Experts and advocates will Ottawa, mid-way to Tremblant share with us their insights and in Ripon, Quebec, Charette’s advice in the following areas: farm is a CSA (community supported agriculture), deliver- • The big picture: The con- ing local and organic produce nection between food pro- to Gatineau and Ottawa fami- duction and environmental lies and at his stall on Main impacts, and why it matters. Street during the summer. He Speaker: Robin Turner of also sells at the year-round Just Food Ottawa. Ottawa Organic Market at • Going local: How to do it in Bank Street near Heron Road our community—by means behind the Canadian Tire store of farmers markets, CSAs on Saturdays. and other local sources— Joining David Charette on and a discussion of organ- April 17 will be his daughter, ic versus local. Speakers Elise, the next generation of include: Heather Hossie of organic farmers in the family. Savour Ottawa; and David 42 Crichton Charette, of Terre à Terre, “Terroir cuisine” at 42 Crichton a CSA (community support- is aromatically appealing, as ed agriculture) farmer. savoury flavours waft from the • A la table: In groove with corner at Union Street in New the seasons—how to man- Edinburgh. Owner and Cordon age (in the culinary sense) Bleu chef Susan Jessup has without far-flung produce; created a seasonal kitchen to with tips from a chef who offer “gourmet take-home cui- relies on “mostly local” sine” that relies on the fresh ingredients, without sac- produce of local farmers. rificing flavour or variety. Jessup charms and urges us Speaker: Susan Jessup of to join her philosophy to “eat 42 Crichton Street Fine from the dirt we live on, if Foods. you can.” It is about creating a Just Food Ottawa more intimate connection with Just Food is a local organi- where you’re living, in her zation whose mission is to view. “When we eat seasonally Page 18 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 is the New Edinburgh Plant Sale. This year it will be held at the Fieldhouse on Saturday, May 8 from 8 am to 4 pm. Come out early for the best selection of annuals and hang- ing baskets. Our other springtime event is the New Edinburgh Cheering Station held during the Ottawa By Michel Giroux and check out the great artwork Race Weekend. This year, Catherine McConkey Michel received showing just mark Sunday, May 30 for this Another successful rink sea- how much having and enjoying great event. We hear tell of a son! the rink meant to several kids slight route change so once its Although spring came early in the community. We plan to confirmed where the Cheering we enjoyed 57 days of skat- proudly display these “thank- Station will be, we will let you ing out of a possible 65. To you cards” in the community know via the website and post- quote Clare and Andrew’s Fieldhouse. ers throughout the neighbour- thank you note to the rink team As New Edinburgh’s most hood. Photo: Garth Gullekson, Darlington Mediaworks valued member of our commu- “we enjoyed hours there after As always The Fieldhouse is late. We could not keep up school almost every day. We nity during the winter season with the demand for Heather Michel Giroux and his team available to rent for your next miss it already!” Thanks to our family event. Please contact Blessed Holbrook’s Isobel’s Cupcakes, enthusiastic team of Hosers, of “Hosers” were the best vol- By Joseph Cull I think a lot more are needed unteers for getting the rinks Jill Hardy at 613-746-1323 to the rinks opened December 20 reserve. How lucky we are to live in a for next year, as each mor- and the Fieldhouse was open set-up so quickly and in such Community where Community sel melted like butter, yummy! throughout the Christmas holi- great condition even when the We are always looking Spirit is alive and well!!! We also have some great hock- days. weather is against you. Three for volunteers to help out at The New Edinburgh Winter ey players in the burgh and the We would like to thank the cheers for Michel and his our events. Please contact Carnival was another roaring winning team from the Home rink attendants; Aaron and Hosers!!! Catherine McConkey, 613- success. Kudos to all those who Hardware’s Puck Shot really Adam Wetzstein, Joshua And now that sunnier and 746-0303 or Brian Torrie, braved the wonderful sunny enjoyed winning Hockey Sticks King, and Daniel Grainger warmer weather is with us, it 613-747-7951 if you have but cold weather to partake in and gear donated by Owners, responsible for maintaining is time to once again remind some free time and want to the camaraderie and friendship Marc Clement and Isabelle the rinks and the Fieldhouse. everyone about upcoming get involved in our community of the local community carni- Lamarche. Their help ensured that the ice events. A particular favourite events. val of games, sleigh rides and Of course, we could not have was shovelled; the fieldhouse cafe food on January 30 in the truly captured the essence of was open, and the hot choco- Fieldhouse at Stanley Park. this wonderful afternoon if it late flowed (thanks to the New Our Lovely Snow Queen were not for Garth Gullekson Edinburgh Pub). Amy Hinchey from the New of Darlington Mediaworks Many, many warm thanks to Edinburgh Square made her who captured some 80 pictures the volunteer “New Edinburgh Royal entrance on foot while of this incredible community Hosers” who watered the ice waving to her subjects and at play. every night, weather permit- stopping to chat along the way. Last but certainly by no means ting. Thanks to their dedication Regaled in a “One of a Kind” least, the Gang of Volunteers the City gave us an Award of dazzling Crown, she cut the who cheered, cooked, cleaned, Merit for Outstanding Service. ribbon and the games began! set-up, tore down and energized To quote a Lindenlea resident Thanks to the generosity of all those who came out: Jill “Mom, I’m going where the Pauline Bogue and Catherine Hardy, Melodie Salter, Steven good ice is” i.e. Stanley park. Bell (Royal Lepage), the sleigh Gilmour, Susan O’Gorman, We received compliments on ride was a huge hit, and upon Cathy McConkey, Debra just how great the rink was the return to the park, young Conner, Caroline Matt, Roger from many young fans in the and old got to enjoy the warmth Hardy, Brian Loney, Helene community—even an ex NHL of the Fieldhouse food served Cohen, Steve Grabner, and player. in the “BMO Fieldhouse Cafe” Ian Engelberg. They say that a picture is One of the many wonderful thank you pictures sent to Rink (that’s right, Adam Kane and A special presentation by worth a thousand words- just Manager Michel Giroux by young rink goers. Jeff Hill are at it again support- Crichton Community Council ing the “Lively” in the Hood). Chair, Cathy McConkey was We can always count on New made to Paul and Tracey Edinburgh Pub Owners Paul Williams for the gift of $6,000 and Tracey Williams to keep raised from the Golf tourna- us in hot dogs and food fin- ment they hosted in the sum- ery during the Carnival and mer with proceeds directed to throughout the skating Season. the park. This year Tracey Clark and We look forward to seeing Gina Becker, owners of you all out to cheer on the Race Bridgehead kept us warmed up weekend Runners in May at the with their gourmet hot choco- Fieldhouse in Stanley park! April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 19 was frontline for the opening together in Amberwood Village, IN OUR MIDST – Henrietta of Troy ceremonies of the St-Lawrence Stittsville for 21 years. Seaway. She saw Queen Finally, Henrietta arrived at By Louise Imbeault The family was settled and on Sainte-Catherine Street, Elizabeth II and President the New Edinburgh Square in Salutations Readers and wel- the girls thrived in a loving applied for an office clerk posi- Eisenhower live, and was part 2000 and she has been living in come to the spring edition of home. Suddenly that same year, tion and was hired on the spot. of the historical transmission our midst for a decade. NEN. at age 33, Henry succumbed to Her fully bilingual qualifica- of the moon landing in the Before closing the interview It is with great pride that the Spanish influenza and died tions were in great demand at early sixties. Those were excit- I had to ask Ms Thiessen how I introduce: Ms Henrietta leaving his young widow, in a the time. ing times. she felt looking back on her Louise Thiessen. Interviewed new country, alone to raise the accomplishments. Did she on March 8 (International girls still in diapers. A second miss being married? Or regret Women’s Day), this is the pro- tragedy hit in 1920—the mar- not having children? She file of a woman and media ket crashed—it was the begin- smiled and responded “Oh no, pioneer whose life story reads ning of the Great Depression. no regrets, there was no time. I like an adventure novel. Hearing of her aging moth- was having too much fun”! Let me take you back to the er’s illness at home, Blanche This prompted another turn of the 20th century, in packed her belongings and question about her adapta- a small but booming Quebec took the girls back to Canada tion to retirement. What do town called Shawinigan. Many and tended to her mother’s you do all day to keep busy? foreigners attracted by employ- care. It was 1922. Henrietta pondered a minute ment came to work and build The Thiessen’s lives became then answered simply, “I’m so their industries around the proj- stable and the girls attended busy with all the activities and ect to harness the Shawinigan school in Grand-Mère (a short outings organized by the staff falls. Local residents opened distance from Shawinigan) at NES, making new friends, their homes to accommodate where they received a classi- playing cards and social games, the newcomers with room and cal education by the Ursuline reading and doing crosswords board. One of these homes nuns and enjoyed their sum- that I barely have time to email belonged to Philippe Lord and mer vacations in Lake George, my relatives”. Louise Rémillard with daugh- south of Lake Champlain, at Yes, you read correctly, ter Blanche lending a hand. the Thiessen family cottage. Henrietta hasn’t stopped inno- One day, a young American Nina became a School Teacher, Ms. Thiessen thus embarked Henrietta worked closely with vating and recycling herself at engineer came to town and while Henrietta, upon gradua- on a career in radio broadcast- such TV personalities as Henri age 90. She has a powder blue roomed at the Lord’s abode. He tion in 1938, was destined (yet ing, becoming a Canadian citi- Bergeron, Jane Davidson, René laptop on her desk loaded with caught the attention of young unbeknownst to her) for an zen in 1948 with the support of Lévesque (former QPM) and high speed internet just waiting Blanche, as he was quite ani- unchartered and stellar career. her then boss, Roger Beaulieu. Roméo Leblanc (former GG) for her capable hands to write mated and boisterous in the World War II broke out; the She was in the right place, at just to name a few. She trav- to her loved ones. dining room, disrupting other men where being shipped to the right time, embracing her eled extensively across Canada Nothing seems impossible lodgers. This feisty young battle in Europe while the role as script reviser for the and abroad during her 35 year for this witty, intelligent, viva- woman, in her very French- women stayed behind, rally- French Radio programming of career. cious, open-minded American- Canadian manner spoke to Mr. ing together to support the War “Un homme et son péché”. Her professional life was a Canadian woman…a real trail- Henry Louis Thiessen with a Effort, and so did Henrietta. In the early fifties, television whirlwind, witnessing techno- blazer. I’m sure she’ll be on few choice English words and This event forever changed revolutionized the media and logical change, innovation and SKYPE before her 91st birth- asked him to “pipe down”. women’s roles in society… Henrietta was at the forefront. the birth of the computer era. day next August. That day, they fell in love. they now became primary Soon after, the first satellite What a career! Henrietta of Merci beaucoup Henrietta Henry and Blanche’s breadwinners working in the transmissions became avail- Troy became Lady Media. Louise Thiessen for sharing romance flourished, they factories and local commerce able with the collaborative Still, she remained very your life story with our readers were married and had their to survive. There was no look- effort of France, England, USA close to her family and every and we all look forward to a first child, a daughter named ing back. and Canada sharing the signal. year spent her vacation time community celebration of your Nina Marie. A few years later, Finally in 1946 at age 25, She was part of history in the in Florida near Tampa on the 100th birthday in 2019. Henry’s contract ended and he Henrietta made a bold move making. Thiessen family Orange Grove If you enjoyed this profile and and Blanche, expecting their that would change her life. Hers was a “round robin” helping with the crops until her would like to read more, please second child, decided to move Encouraged by her uncle, she existance. She translated and uncle passed away. send your suggestions and I’ll back to his native Troy, New went to the big city, Montreal, interpreted in French the She decided to retire in 1979 be glad to invite another won- York (a few miles from the seeking employment. She ground breaking news stories at age 60. She moved into a derful person to share their state capital of Albany) where confidently walked into the coming from remote transmis- condominium with her sister story with you. Contact me at: in 1919 Henrietta was born. CBC/CBF radio station, then sion posts across Canada. She Nina Marie where they lived [email protected]. Page 20 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Burgh Business Marketplace Supporting those who support the community

YOUR AD HERE. April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 21 Almost Ten Years and Counting CCCC Befriended and Crichton Defended It is now almost a decade since out the region. all those associated with the a determined little group from Throughout this wild ride, Centre remain profoundly our neighbourhood launched a the CCCC has relied heav- grateful. It must be said, how- valiant effort to save the former ily on the hard work of dedi- ever, that the lion’s share of Crichton Street Public School cated volunteers to navigate the burden has been borne by a from sale to a private devel- the rough waters, and to pilot comparatively small group of oper, and to secure the build- the Centre towards its objec- extraordinarily loyal and hard- ing for continuing public use tive of becoming a thriving working volunteers, several of as a hub for community life. arts, culture and community whom have been a part of this The saga of the intervening 10 hub. Unlike many other com- heroic project since day one. years is well known to most munity centres in Ottawa, it Help Inspire What We Do! readers, and over the years, has has received no operating sup- After nearly 10 years and an been chronicled in detail in the port from the City, but has uncountable number of volun- pages of this paper. nonetheless managed to oper- teer hours, days and months, Suffice it to say that the chap- ate in the black, despite the our dedicated team is urgently ters of the CCCC narrative challenging environment of in need of new volunteers to have unfolded in roller-coaster recessionary times, combined inject fresh ideas, imagination fashion, with wild swings from with the ongoing stresses of and energy into the operations [email protected] 613-745-2742 episodes of struggle and crisis, extraordinary costs related to of the CCCC, and to defini- notably TSOD management’s its legal struggle with TSOD tively secure its future as a milestone. in the play, and we have no attempted eviction of the management. public space through a final Just give the Office a call hesitation in predicting a thor- Centre and subsequent court Both in moments of crisis and push to acquire the building. at 613-745-2742. Our capa- oughly entertaining evening. actions, to moments of triumph in times of triumph or celebra- If you care about having a ble new staff team, Susan Tickets are $20 each, and will and achievement, as when the tion, the community has rallied thriving community centre in Ashbrook and Kiki Cliff, be available at the Office, so court, on two occasions, clearly to lend its support, financially the years ahead, there are an (profiled in a separate article please give the CCCC a call at validated the CCCC’s interest and in the form of volunteer almost unlimited number of in this issue), will be happy 613-745-2742 and help out the in the building. All the while, time and effort. Over the years, ways in which you can con- to welcome you, and to make CCCC while you wrap up the CCCC programs have steadily this has kept the CCCC in the tribute your time and skills sure that your time and talents month of April with an evening expanded and diversified to game, and saved the school to advance the work of the are put to good use. of laughter. attract a growing community from slipping inexorably out Centre. Thanks to the spe- of participants from through- of community hands. For this, And On the Agenda Art Exhibit and Sale, cial efforts of Board member AGM 2010: On Sunday, Rockcliffe Retirement Carol West, the CCCC Board April 25, the CCCC will hold Residence, May 14 - 16: has recently restructured its its Annual General Meeting in Seven local artists, includ- operations through the creation the Dufferin Room from 3 to ing our own multi-talented of a series of new working 4 pm. This meeting typically Ingrid McCarthy, will exhibit Committees to deal with the addresses the CCCC finan- their works at the Rockcliffe various aspects of its agen- cials, elects Board members, Retirement Residence over the May 14, 7:00 - 9:00 PM da, including Programming, and gives the CCCC a chance weekend. 15% of the proceeds Operations, Fundraising, to answer any questions from of this sale will go to support May 16 at 3:00 PM Finance, Communications, the community. All members the work of the CCCC so art and Legal Matters. The of the community are welcome lovers should plan to drop by Committees will have consid- to attend the meeting, and to and celebrate spring with a erable autonomy to prepare remain afterwards when the new acquisition! the groundwork, and develop AGM will be followed by a Taste of Spring: In early detailed policies and project CCCC Board Meeting which proposals in their respective June, the Friends of Crichton, is open to the public. If you’re capably captained by CCCC areas of activity. Most impor- new to the neighbourhood tantly, their membership will loyalists Barbara Laskin and would like to find out and Margot Silver, will host extend beyond the CCCC more about our operations and Board to engage members of another Taste of Spring event, future aspirations, please join with gourmet fare and match- the community with relevant us. Who knows, you may find experience, interest and exper- ing libations on the menu in yourself joining the team to a variety of attractive New tise in the areas in question. Keep Crichton Public for the Here’s where you fit in. Edinburgh homes. Watch for generations to come! details about this popular eve- CRICHTON CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE Several of the Committees New Edinburgh Players’ have already been launched, ning in the next issue of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS Benefit Performance, NEN. and are hard at work develop- Wednesday, April 28, Carol Burchill ing new proposals for con- Mackay United Church Corridor Gallery: The Martin Clary sideration by the Board, but Hall: Mark your calendars for CCCC’s enterprising Gallery Colin Goodfellow new members are always Wednesday, April 28 when Committee has a full slate welcome. If you have fund- of exhibitions on the agen- Jane Heintzman, Secretary the New Edinburgh Players raising expertise, communica- will stage a special benefit da extending throughout the John Jarrett tions savvy, legal background, performance for the CCCC, remainder of this year. Alex MacDonald administrative talents, ideas for featuring this year’s lively The Committee is also in the Bethann Robin new programming or an inter- production of George Bernard process of considering ways est in running a special pro- Shaw’s Getting Married-A and means to recast the annual Johan Rudnick, Chair gram yourself, we need you! Anne Thompson, Treasurer Conversation, billed as a “sin- Lumière Festival this year, Or perhaps you’re a heritage gularly unconventional com- (Stanley Park conditions per- David Tobin buff with an interest in historic edy” which was reportedly the mitting). More details should Carol West buildings: if so, we need you talk of the town when it first be forthcoming in June, and too! You can become a valued opened at London’s Haymarket depending on the outcome of To contact Board members please call part of our all-out, community- Theatre in 1908. For the first its work, this too could be 613-745-2742 or email wide effort to really make a time in many years, the Players’ an exciting outlet for the time go of our community centre [email protected]. accomplished Director, Ingrid and talents of volunteers in the as we approach the Ten Year McCarthy, will be performing community. Page 22 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Cassandra Mactavish Zumba, the hottest new way to Eloise has been working in the Register at (613) 884-7800 exercise. Zumba is a dynamic fitness industry for well over 16 Crichton Cultural www.fitmomcanada.com work out designed to be fun and years. He has conducted classes Thursday, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm easy to do. It combines simple in many areas including cardio $180+GST for one class per dance steps with a Latin flavor kick boxing, boot camps, circuit Community Centre week, $280+gst for 2 classes a that anyone can do! Zumba will training and aerobics and has week help you sculpt your body, burn now decided to put all his skills All FITMOM + Baby™ classes calories and is great for both and expertise into the creation of include exercises to target all the body as well as the mind. It is a Socaramba. fun workout for any age. major muscle groups. Each class STOTT PILATES concludes with a baby activ- Core Training: Physical Strength Stuart Maskell ity that changes weekly. In the Comes from Our Centre (613) 796-3476 course of the session participants Thursday, 8:45 - 9:45 am [email protected] will be able to address concerns This class focuses on gaining Tuesday, Friday 9 - 10 am about postnatal fitness and will power in the core of our body. Wednesday 6 - 7 pm receive handouts on relative top- Through dynamic movement 1 Class $17, 8 Classes $120, 16 ics for their interest. and concentrated work we will Classes $215, 24 Classes $315, FITNESS SERIES achieve abdominal strength 32 Classes $380 Spring Programs Louise Hannant resulting in improved posture. Prices do not include 5% GST Register at (613) 747-1514 The class has been developed As a certified STOTT Pilates [email protected] or at using Pilates as well as sports Instructor, Stuart bases his mat Please contact instructors to get course details Sharon Collins (613) 816-4307 conditioning techniques. The classes on the principles of and to register. For most of our courses, info@sharonhealthpromotion. class will end with a complete posture. This is effective, espe- registration is ongoing. com stretch, leaving you relaxed and cially for toning the mid-sec- rejuvenated! tion. Pilates Matwork focuses Register before or after class. We on increasing abdominal and DANCEFIT require a minimum of ten partici- Stretch: A Delicious Hour of Health & Wellness back strength and mobilizing the Alex MacDonald pants to run each class. Release and Relaxation SOLD spine! Variations and modifica- TAI CHI Register at (613) 748-0870 Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 am April 5 to June 25 No class 1 class/week $125 tions are given to accommodate Katherine McTavish 2 classes/week $240 Start your week-end with a all levels and OUT abilities. For best Wednesdays, April 14 to June 16 May 24 release of your tension as well Monday & Friday 3 classes/week $300 results, join us twice a week (10 weeks) 1:00 to 2:30 PM Unlimited classes over the 14 as relaxing your mind and body Fee: $126 10 - 11 am using soft music to encourage 1 class/week $12/class, weeks $400.00. Drop in $10. Join anytime with one of our Register at CCCC. breath and full body movements. flexible drop in packages. 2 classes/week $10/class Early Bird Total Body Work-Out This class will continue with The fast-paced yet sedentary Registration for term only. No Monday & Thursday nature of modern life often a generous stretch component STRETCH & STRENGTH drops-ins. Late registration avail- 7:30 - 8:30 am reaching all of the sections of the Alex MacDonald results in stress and lack of suf- able. ficient physical activity. Many A dynamic warm up followed body and devoting enough time Register at (613) 748-0870 have found the movements of the A fun way to dance yourself into by 20 minutes of cardiovascular to attain our full stretching poten- April 6 to June 24 Taoist Tai Chi™ internal art of shape! The class will begin with work, 20 min of strength exercis- tial. We will end this delicious Tuesday & Thursday 6-7 pm taijiquan to be an effective way an extensive warm-up to get the es using balls, weights and toning hour with a total body relaxation. Wednesday 10 - 11 am to counteract these pressures and body moving, corner to corner bands to build muscular and core Now we are ready for the week- 1 x week: $12 per class to cultivate health. combinations to build stamina, strength as well as improving end! 2 x week: $10 per class muscle and balance and a dance balance and posture. Finish with Registration for term only. No Although not a substitute for number to ensure a good cardio a stretch and cool down to leave FITWOMAN BOOTCAMP drops-ins. Late registration avail- proper medical treatment, the workout and some fun. The class you fit and focused to face the Cassandra Mactavish able. taijiquan that we offer can help Register at (613) 884-7800 finishes with a 15-minute stretch day Celebrating 20 years in the to improve the health and quality and relaxation period leaving you www.fitmomcanada.com Fusion on the Ball: Have a Blast! Burgh! of life for people dealing with feeling calm, centered and reju- Mondays, 8 - 9 pm Monday, 9 - 10 am health conditions such as poor venated. $180+GST for one class per This unique class combines circulation, high blood pres- A total body workout using the week, $280+gst for 2 classes a dance, yoga and movement exer- No dance ability required just a sure, arthritis, back pain, joint stability ball, hand held weights week cises to improve strength, flex- love of dancing! immobility, respiratory problems, and toning bands and pilates A high intensity workout for ibility, balance and co-ordination. digestive disorders, Parkinson’s FITMOM POSTNATAL balls. This class focuses on over- moms and non moms who Suitable for a wide range of disease, multiple sclerosis, fibro- FITNESS all functional strength and core want to workout without their abilities and ages, the class con- myalgia and many others. stability. We will end this class little ones. This program is sists of a warm-up to get the with an extended stretch and designed to maximize metabo- body going, exercises to stretch deep relaxation. lism. Modifications are provided and strengthen the muscles and a Fitness Fusion: A Rejuvenation beginner to advanced. dance section to work on balance of Body and Spirit and co-ordination. The class fin- SOCARAMBA Tuesday & Wednesday, 7:30 - ishes with a 10-minute relaxation Alex Eloise 8:30 am period, leaving you feeling calm, Register at centered and rejuvenated. The focus here is functional fit- [email protected] ness beginning with a 15min Saturdays, March 6 to May 1; Instructor, Alex MacDonald, has extended cardiovascular warm May 8 to June 26 (8 weeks) trained extensively as a dancer up move into a fusion of Pilates, 10 - 11 am in ballet, modern and jazz and strength exercises and yoga. We $80+GST for 8 weeks. Drop-in is a certified Fitness Instructor will use exercise balls, weights, $12. Specialist with Can-Fit-Pro. and toning bands and a variety of Socaramba focuses on cardiovas- breathing techniques and balance Yoga & Meditation cular and muscular endurance, exercises. The class will finish mind and body coordination, with an extended stretch and IYENGAR YOGA agility, balance and most impor- deep relaxation for the tranquility Barbara Young tantly on creating a new lifestyle. of the soul. Register at (613) 728-8647 Once you taste the Socaramba [email protected] ZUMBA: a Latin-based aerobics experience you will never want March 1 to April 26; No class dance class to stop!!! April 5; May 3 to June 21 (8 Wednesday 9 – 10 am) Master group fitness instructor, weeks) We are proud to introduce nutrition and wellness special- Monday, 9:00-10:30 am, Level 1I Xemina Puente who teaches ist, and personal trainer, Alex Karin Holtkamp April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 23 Register at (613) 422-8384 worldwide at no cost, the only join, no previous experience or MONKEY ROCK Wednesdays, Apr 14 to May 20 [email protected] qualification being an individu- background required! John King and Sheryl Parks (6 weeks) March 2 to April 27; May 4 to al’s willingness to follow a daily Reigster at (613) 421-0590 1:00 – 3:30 pm June 22 (8 weeks) meditation practice. Infants & Children www.monkeyrockmusic.com Fee: $115 Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 pm, Level I Wednesday, April 7 to June 23 Register at CCCC. BABY SENSORY Thursday, 9:00-10:30 am Dance (12 weeks), 4-5 pm Learn to see and then to draw, Level I/Gentle Yoga Clarissa Mason Friday, April 9 to June 25 (12 Register at (613) 424-4710 with proven techniques taught by SCHOOL OF AFRO weeks), 10:00-10:45, 10:45- $80 for 1 x week or $128 for [email protected] this teacher for the last 20 years. CARIBBEAN DANCE 11:30, 11:30-12:12 2 x week Tuesday, 1-2 pm Hundreds of satisfied students Suzane Lavertu Monkey Rock Music is now $125.00/10 week session. will attest that this is a class Iyengar yoga teaches postures, Artistic Director offering classes for older children or asanas, that bring flex- worth taking to set them on the (613) 863-3493 and their caregivers! road to drawing and then paint- ibility, strength and endurance. [email protected] Baby Sensory’s award win- Awareness deepens as students ning baby development classes Monkey Rock Music is a fun, ing with no inhibitions. All ages learn to practice with precision Saturday: are now running in your area! entertaining and creative par- are welcome from 18 up and you and subtlety. Standing poses are SOULRYTHMS:Adult dance You and your baby will experi- ticipatory music program for need not know how to “draw a incorporated to improve bal- 10:00 - 11:00 am ence different sensory activities young children and their adult straight line”. There will be a ance, posture and strength. Slow Dance Racine designed to support your baby’s caregivers. Our primary goal is nude model in class four. stretching improves flexibility, 11:00 - noon sensory development every week. to instill a love of creating and PORTRAITS and a guided relaxation helps children ages 4-6 Activities include: light shows, experiencing music that will last Jinny Slyfield a lifetime. Nothing has a stronger reduce stress and tension. Classes Mouvement Kwèyol baby signing, music, infant Thursdays, Apr 15 to Jun 3 (8 build over time, so no two are the massage, and puppetry. Baby impact on a child than enjoying weeks), 7:00 – 9:30 pm 12:00 - 1:00 pm an activity with the people they same – though each ends with a Children ages 7-12 Sensory is an extremely popular Fee: $223 period of guided relaxation and baby development program and love. We look forward to singing Register at CCCC. Kubuli Dance Company Program with you! inward focus. Come and taste the many of our classes are fully The human head is an interesting well-being and stillness that yoga 1:00 - 2:00 pm booked. It is advisable to book Ages 12-18 study.. So many different com- can bring. early. For more information, Visual Arts ponents…Take a nose here, an visit www.babysensory.com. KUNDALINI YOGA Our programs are designed not PLEIN AIR SUNSETS IN eyebrow there and place them in John Yazbeck only to teach dance but also to HUSH-A-BYE BABIES WATERCOLOUR proportion. Voila! a portrait! This Register at (613) 747-8111 promote the development of **NEW Leslie Anderson-Dorofi class is for all levels, from begin- [email protected] well-rounded, culturally aware Alice Davidson Wednesdays, June 2, 9, 16 and ner to advanced, and we will Monday, 7:30 - 9:00 pm and strong principled young Register at (613) 235-6025 23 (4 weeks), 7:00 – 9:30 pm have a live model in each class, persons. We believe that the pro- wearing interesting costumes. Flex, stretch, connect, focus [email protected] Fee: $84 cess of learning and sharing our www.hushabyebabies.ca Register at CCCC. Learn the basics of structure and and relax. The benefits of Yoga unique culture fosters an appreci- relationships, then paint or draw are well documented and well March 15 to May 10; No class on We will visit various local venues ation and respect for all traditions April 5 the unique character of each known. Dynamic exercises com- and diversity. and paint the sunsets. This plein model, with the help of an expe- bined with relaxation and medita- Monday, 10:30-noon air course is for intermediate $87 for an 8 week program rienced and dynamic teacher. All tion techniques help you: IRISH DANCE LESSONS with watercolour painters who have media except watercolour. • create a calm mind and stay cen- the Taylor School of Irish Dance not painted outdoors, or those tered in the midst of chaos Suzanne Taylor T.C.R.G A song and rhyme program with limited outdoor experience, ORIENTAL BRUSH • increase concentration and focus Register at (613) 231-1215 for parent and baby (1 to 12 using your existing supplies. The - PAINTING & • develop a more powerful and [email protected] months). Learn a wide variety of first class will be held indoors to CALLIGRAPHY resilient body, less susceptible to www.tayloririshdance.com tickles, rhymes, bounces, songs discuss supplies and equipment Heather MacDonald strain, weight gain and injury Thursdays to June 3, 7 - 9 pm and lullabies to enrich your day requirements. A list of locations Mondays, Apr 12 to Jun 7 (8 • build confidence and a positive to day activities with your baby. weeks), 1:00 – 3:00 pm Irish dance lessons are available will be provided to participants, self-image Discover the delight and magic Fee: $116 to girls and boys of all ages. Irish via email, after the first class. • reduce stress and fatigue that comes with sharing songs Register at CCCC. dance is an excellent and fun In case of rain, we will meet at • have fun! and rhymes together. The Hush- way to strengthen and develop CCCC and paint inside, using Students will learn to create the a-Bye Babies program is relaxed preferably your own photos, not unique strokes that combine to SAHAJ MARG - HEART skills in music, tempo and and inviting, nurturing both child rhythm, improve physical coor- those from commercial publica- produce ink paintings, also called CENTRE MEDITATION and parent. No props or toys are tions. “Sumi-e”. As they progress, they **NEW dination and to learn about the needed. Irish culture through its tradition DRAWING WITH THE will understand how this innova- Janet, (613) 261-2261 of dance. INFANT & CHILD CPR RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN tive new method makes it easy www.sahajmarg.org (Level 'F') Jinny Slyfield Continued on page 24 Sunday 7:00-8:30 am ROMANIAN DANCE Erin Shaheen No cost. Before attending Sunday Sandra Cocea Register at (613) 260-7309 morning meditation, please call. Register at 613-724-0159 $35 per person Sahaj Marg is a Sanskrit term [email protected] Sundays on March 28, April 25 meaning ‘Natural Path’. While Saturday, 2:00-4:30 pm 1:30 - 4:30 pm this system of meditation origi- Our members have the oppor- This Heart & Stroke Foundation nated in India, its purpose is tunity to learn Romanian folk course covers CPR for infants, spiritual and universal, without dance as they are taken from children and adults. Participants religious or cultural bias. As basics towards becoming per- receive a course completion card its name implies, it is a simple formers. Our goal is to promote and Heart and Stroke booklet. and natural practice. Moreover, and present Romanian dance, Topics include: it offers a means by which we and thereby promote awareness can, with capable guidance and of Romanian art and culture. We • Recognition of heart attack and self-effort, evolve from our pres- grow as a pillar in the Romanian respiratory arrest • Home safety and injury preven- ent condition towards a future community of Ottawa-Gatineau. that realizes our full spiritual tion for babies and children The Troupe is open for anyone to • Definition of CPR potential. The method is taught • Performing CPR on infants and children (one-rescuer)

For more information • Clearing airway obstructions in CCCC Office: children and infants (choking) #307-200 Crichton about the Centre call 745-2742. • Barrier Devices Ottawa, ON K1M 1W2 • CPR and the Heimlich on adults To register for a specific Phone: 745-2742 program please call • Safe and healthy lifestyles Fax: 745-4153 the instructor. Babes in arms are welcome to www.crichtonccc.ca attend the course. [email protected] Page 24 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 VISIONING YOUR DREAMS Register at CCCC. CCCC Spring Programs... WORKSHOP Students learn to apply the Michelle Casey shapes and forms of caricature Continued from Page 23 Register at CCCC. understanding and control over Sunday June 27, 2010 1:00-3:30 colour use in their work. and cartooning and to show for westerners to create beauti- If you’ve always wanted to learn Fee: $63 action and emotion. Participants ful ink works. Traditional and to paint then this course is for GETTING TO KNOW YOU: Register at CCCC. will develop their own cartoon contemporary methods will be you! You will learn about the COLLAGE PORTRAITS In this two and a half hour strip characters and comic books. explored. This course is open to wonderfully versatile medium WORKSHOP workshop, you will learn to use Materials supplied. all levels. of acrylic paint, “tools of the Michelle Casey collage to bring your dreams trade” and a variety of painting Sunday, May 23, 2010 1:00- KALARTASCOPE – ART FOR ACRYLICS À LA CARTE and visions for future projects 6-8 YEAR OLDS techniques. You will also learn 3:30 pm to life. This project could be Susan Ashbrook how colour, value, composition Fee: $57.75 Fridays, April 16 to June 18 (10 Tuesdays, April 13 to June 15 anything: your dream house; a weeks), 4:00-5:30 pm and perspective can improve your Register at CCCC. garden you’d love to have; the (10 weeks),9:30 am – 12:00 pm paintings, as well as some of the Fee: $131.25 Fee: $204.75 Ever wonder if you could capture body you’d like to have, a vaca- Register at CCCC. unique things you can do with the many facets of your personal- tion you’d like to go on; a new Register at CCCC. acrylic paints. Each week will ity in a portrait? In this two and career you’d like to pursue, etc.. This is a busy program, with Using acrylic paint and media, consist of a brief lesson and exer- a half hour workshop, you will By the end of the workshop you explorations into all sorts of art, this course offers a smorgasbord cise and then students will work learn how to create a self-portrait will know how to create a 2D intended to spark the student’s of creative ideas and neat things on their own paintings. using collage and mixed media collage touchstone from which to imagination. Different projects to stretch your mind and artistic MICHAEL WILCOX techniques to reveal multiple lay- be inspired to acquire that vision. each class. Be prepared to have skills, including: stretching and SCHOOL OF COLOR ers of yourself. I will provide I will also give you some tips and lots of fun, and dress for mess! painting on raw linen; photo – COLOUR MIXING you with collaging tips and read- reading sources to help you real- Materials supplied. transfers; texture media and Susan Ashbrook ing sources to inspire future por- ize your dreams. The rest is up . extrusion; interference and irides- Saturdays, April 17 to June 12, trait making – why not use this to you! Most materials will be supplied. FIGURE PAINTING AND cent colours; mono-prints; faux 2010 (8 weeks) No class May 22 skill to make portraits of your DRAWING metallics and more. Students will 1:30 to 4:00 pm loved ones as well! Most materi- CREATIVE BOOKBINDING John Jarrett require their own basic acrylic Fee: $275 CAN ($260 US) als will be supplied. FOR ADULTS Register at (613) 594-0182 painting supplies, a variety of Register online at www.scho- JOURNALING YOUR LIFE Mary Kritz [email protected] acrylic mediums, found items olofcolor.com. Click on USA and WORKSHOP Thursdays, April 15 to June 17 Wednesdays, March 3 to April (feathers, shells, etc) as well as then on Upcoming Workshops. Michelle Casey (10 weeks), 1:00-4:00 PM 21; April 28 to June 16 (8 weeks) resource photos. Some supplies Save 20% on supplies purchased Sunday June 13, 2010 1:00- Fee: $225.75 $45 for eight classes will be provided. This program is Register at CCCC 613-745-2742 from the School of Color website 3:00 pm In this workshop the model will suitable for all levels of students. when you register. Registration Fee: $52.50 or communitycentre@rogers. com. sustain a pose over two sessions ACRYLIC PAINTING Deadline: April 7 Alternatively, Register at CCCC 613-745-2742 for a total of six hours. This will Susan Ashbrook you may register by calling or [email protected] Learn the basics of bookbinding, permit participants to complete Tuesdays, April 13 to June 15 Maria or Doug at 919-744-8723. In this two-hour journaling work- starting with book parts, tools a painting or to do a number of (10 weeks), 1:00 – 3:30 pm The workshop will impart a clear shop, you will use acrylics paints, and creating a single signature sketches or drawings. Fee: $173.25 understanding of the science and magazine images, inks, rubber book. Dabble in the creation of Drop-in fee: $20 per class physics of light and colour as it stamps, pens/markers, lettering artist trading cards and use them Other Register at CCCC. applies to the artist. Participants and other ephemera to create a to create a multiple flag book. will achieve an in-depth knowl- journal page that captures your Soft and hard cover books, fold- CANINE OBEDIENCE A relaxed painting environment ing books, pop-ups, tunnel, slide for those who wish to develop edge of colour mixing, colour feelings and reflections on a Chantal Mills harmony, and colour contrast as specific life experience. I will and tassel books will challenge Register at 613-296-dog-e (3643) their artistic skills at their own your creativity and engage you in pace. Open to all levels of paint- well as discussing artist’s pig- demonstrate painting, collaging [email protected] ments and techniques. This and rubber stamping techniques different paper use, and a variety www.ottawak9school.com ers, instruction is individual, of stitches and hinges. although if the group wishes, any approach to colour mixing is to help you along. As well, I Sunday 10 am - 2 pm number of skills and techniques widely recognized today as the will give you tips on creating DRAWING FOR 9-12 YEAR Monday 6 - 7 pm can be addressed as class exer- only way for artists to accurately an ongoing journal to document OLDS Tuesday 7 - 9 pm cises. select and mix colours. your life, travels or any special Mondays, April12 to June 21 No 8 weeks cost $75 or drop in class This workshop is intended time period you want to preserve class May 24 (10 weeks) $12 ACRYLIC PAINTING memories for. I will also provide for fine artists, graphic artists, 4:00-5:30 pm Basic Canine Obedience Matt Gale you with sources to inspire jour- designers – interior and exterior, Fee: $131.25 Chantal’s says “my goal during Fridays, April 16 to June 18 (10 nal making for future reference. fabric artists, and teachers of all Register at CCCC. the Basic Obedience course is to weeks), 1:00-3:30 pm Most materials will be supplied. Fee: $173.25 levels who strive to gain a better Students will be taught funda- develop the willingness in your mental drawing skills and it is dog to follow you. You want your also a great refresher course for dog to be obedient with an enthu- those who already love to draw. siastic attitude!” We will explore subjects such as Private classes available. perspective, proportion, drawing skills and techniques. Materials SPANISH - BEGINNER supplied. Vida Cuadra Language Services PAINTING FOR 9-12 YEAR Register at (613) 738-1956 or OLDS (613) 266-5655 or Tuesdays, April 13 to June 15 (10 [email protected] weeks), 4:00-5:30 pm Wednesdays, April 14 to June 23 Fee: $131.25 (11 weeks), 7 - 9 pm Register at CCCC. $195.00 (11 classes) Students become experienced Learn the basic skills of speaking in the handling of water-based Spanish in a very friendly atmo- paint, colour mixing and various sphere. Introduction to Spanish 1. application techniques, and learn Basic studies, varied practical lots of tips to improve their paint- exercises with emphasis on ing skills. Materials supplied. vocabulary and grammar (theory and practice). No prerequisites. CARTOONING FOR 9-12 YEAR OLDS Cancellations – The Spanish Thursdays, April 15 to June 17 course may be cancelled due to (10 weeks), 4:00-5:30 pm insufficient registration. To avoid Fee: $131.25 disappointment, register early! April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 25 Cuba! programming and other initia- New Team at the Helm at the CCCC It was through a contact at tives at the Centre, and with her the RSPCA that she found a extensive network of connec- Introducing Susan Ashbrook in elementary school when her gramming ideas or interests, job here in Ottawa with the tions to the theatre community, and Kiki Cliff Gold-starred paintings were feel free to give Susan a call International Fund for Animal is particularly excited by the By Jane Heintzman regularly put on display, much at 613-745-2742 or e-mail her Welfare, and eventually emi- prospect of having first class Early in the New Year, the to her gratification and delight! at communitycentre@rogers. grated in 1996. In addition to rehearsal and performance CCCC welcomed Susan After studying oil painting at com. her British heritage, Kiki is facilities available on the first Ashbrook, Director of Mount Allison University in Kiki Cliff, the CCCC’s new also a Canadian citizen whose floor, should the CCCC ulti- Programming, and Kiki Cliff, New Brunswick, she went on Administrative Assistant, is no mother was born in the Gaspé mately attain its goal of acquir- Administrative Assistant, to graduate from Algonquin stranger to our community, and and now lives in Montreal. ing the whole building. the new staff team who took College as a commercial art- indeed has lived in the Burgh After her arrival in Canada, it In the interim, Kiki is col- over in the CCCC Office at ist. In the early 1990’s she (never more than a block or was not long before she took laborating closely with Susan 200 Crichton Street follow- switched medium from oil two from 200 Crichton!) since steps to equip herself with to keep the Centre running ing Joanne Hughes’ departure. painting to acrylic, and current- she moved from England to some highly marketable skills, smoothly, and to do her part Since their arrival in January, ly produces abstract and semi- Canada in 1996. It might be acquiring a solid grounding in in injecting new energy and both have plunged enthusiasti- abstract works focused on such said that in some sense, Kiki’s accounting and computer appli- ideas into its daily operations. cally into the job, and we look themes as Natural Elements; engagement with the CCCC cations, and graduating with Many CCCC regulars may forward to further reporting Florals; Landscapes and what was meant to be, as she origi- a Certificate in Bookkeeping already have enjoyed a cook- on their activities as the year she refers to as “Industrials”- nally chose New Edinburgh as from Algonquin College. She ie and a fresh coffee (or tea, unfolds. a product of her fascination her new home base because soon parlayed these credentials in deference to Kiki’s British In addition to being an with the construction process of the presence of Crichton into a variety of jobs, build- heritage!), thanks to the “mini- accomplished visual artist and in general and hardware stores School, which her young son ing up a list of private clients bistro” recently launched by art instructor, specializing in in particular! Interested read- attended until its closure in including the Ottawa Fringe Kiki and Susan to reinforce the acrylic painting, Susan has a ers can view her work at www. 1999. She adores the school Festival, a small charitable the- Centre’s role and presence as a variety of other strings to her susanashbrook.com. building, and as a member of atre group, a home for refugee hub for community life. bow, having worked in a range One of Susan’s first priorities the community, feels a strong women, and a housing coop- We wish Susan and Kiki a of areas from graphic design to since her arrival at the CCCC commitment to making the erative. She also spent several very warm welcome to the publishing, advertising, trade has been the task of filling the Centre a thriving and success- years as an Administrator with CCCC, and wish them luck in exhibits, program development “dark hours” when the com- ful operation. the Great Canadian Theatre their new roles helping to pilot and arts administration. For munity rooms at the Centre Kiki grew up in England, Company (GCTC), and has the Centre through the next close to ten years, she served are not in use. Thanks to her and after a decade working served as a volunteer with the stages of growth and develop- as Executive Director of the network of connections, par- as a gardener in that “green Ottawa Folk Festival, the Jazz ment. There seems little doubt Visual Arts Centre Orleans ticularly in the realm of Visual and pleasant land”, acquired Festival and Blues Fest. that they will, as the infamous (VACO) where she acquired Art, several new programs a Social Science degree at the Like Susan, Kiki is brimming Chinese proverb would have it, valuable experience in many will be introduced this month University of Westminster in with ideas about possible new live in interesting times! of the tasks that confront her and there will be more to fol- London. She then went on to in her new role at the CCCC, low in September. She looks pursue a training program for notably the development and forward to playing an active mature students through which implementation of programs role supporting the work of she landed a work placement for community members of all the CCCC’s new Programming with the Royal Society for ages, interests and skill levels. Committee, a recently consti- the Prevention of Cruelty to Susan continues to be a tuted group which includes Animals (RSPCA). Readers practising artist, and offers representation from through- who use the Centre regularly workshops in acrylic painting, out the community, and she will be well aware that Kiki colour techniques and business hopes to focus in particular on is a devoted animal lover, and of art throughout the city, as developing outreach programs, is frequently accompanied in well as in her home studio in including activities for the the office by her enchanting Cumberland. She recalls that large and growing population canine companion Mojita, res- her artistic career was sparked of seniors. If you have pro- cued last year from a beach in Page 26 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Brahms Sextet to Close Chamber Series Third Season on May 2 By Linda Roininen, Sherri to purchase the Yamaha C7 to perform. There have been Sauvé and Carolyn Bowker Grand Piano—a goal we hope very few pieces written for this With MacKay United Church’s to reach by the end of the combination of instruments, Chamber Music Series third year. We at MacKay must and I feel privileged to live in season coming to a close on thank all those who have sup- a community with such amaz- May 2, 2010, we are ahead ported and who will continue ing colleagues that we can per- of schedule and just $7,000 to support our fundraising, form this repertoire. Haydn’s shy of our fundraising goal namely: MacKay’s congre- Op. 20 #5 String Quartet in F gation; the community that minor will open the program. have rallied to help by way of It is one of his most haunt- attending concerts; Books on ing and intense works, and is Beechwood and Leading Note an interesting contrast to the for selling tickets; Bridgehead sunny Brahms sextet. It’s kind Coffee for supplying copious cups of coffee and tea for the post concert receptions; New Edinburgh News, Manor Park Chronicle, Ottawa Citizen and the CBC for taking such an interest in our Concert Series and our quest for a new grand piano. Of course, none of this would have been possible without the talents and vision of Leah Roseman who along with her NACO colleagues have raised a large portion of the funds needed for the piano. It is Leah’s intent to contin- From left to right Lisa Moody, ue the series once our goal is Leah Roseman, Mark Friedman, reached. Sally Benson. Not pictured are Which brings us to our next the two cellists, Margaret Munro concert on May 2, 2010 at Tobolowska and Leah Wyber. 7:30 pm. Leah will be joined by Mark Friedman, Sally of an interesting role-reversal Benson, Lisa Moody, Leah for these two composers! Wyber and Margaret Munro The concert starts at 7:30 pm Tobolowska to perform the and will be held at MacKay magnificent Brahms’ String United Church, 39 Dufferin Sextet No.2 in G major, Op.36 Street. Tickets are $20 adults, When I asked Leah why she $15 students and seniors at chose the Brahms Sextet, this the door or at the Leading was her response: Note on Elgin or at Books on It’s a work of stunning beau- Beechwood. A reception fol- ty, and great exuberance, and lows the concert. For more seemed a great fit for our spring information contact the Church concert. The added depth of the office at 613-749-8727 or go to extra viola and cello parts make www.mackayunitedchurch. a string sextet a rare pleasure com. April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 27 two later in May. These are great for kids to plant, easy and Gardening in the Burgh gratifying. The only preparation you might want to consider before Easy Annuals from Seed planting directly in the gar- By Kathryn McKeen California Poppies, Opium plastic containers with lids, den is throwing a little com- Everybody knows that the Poppies, Peony Poppies, Corn stolen from the blue boxes, post down first. Sheep manure Victoria Day weekend is Poppies, Shirley Poppies, and punch a few holes in the compost is a popular one that planting time, time to pick Iceland Poppies. All you do is bottom for drainage.) Photo: Daniel Paquette I often use, but other types, up all those flats of annu- take your packet of seed, and Another good choice for Nasturtium. including homemade compost als and shove them into the sprinkle the fine seeds around early sowing is the Calendula, annual comes in a variety of from your kitchen scraps, work ground. Petunias, Impatiens, a sunny spot in the garden. or Pot Marigold. Its gorgeous colours, including some with just as well. I don’t normally Marigolds, Geraniums, maybe April is a good time to do it, shades of orange I think out- variegated blooms. The end of bother to work it into the soil a few others. Not much of a as they like a cool start. These shine the usual marigolds. It’s April is a good time to sow - too much effort, when nature choice, is there? And at $4 a do so well that you’ll prob- happy being planted out in these seeds. They’ll be up in a will do the work for you! flat or more, maybe it’s time to ably end up having to pull up April, but it likes to be started couple of weeks. Of course, starting from seed look at those seed racks a little the extras. Don’t try to move in darkness, so plant your seed There are lots of other seeds can be as complicated as you more closely. the little plants, though. They fairly deeply in the garden, or that can be sown directly into want to make it, but it doesn’t don’t take kindly to it. cover up your container. Once the garden and still give you have to be. It can be a lot of Another good seed that should the seeds are up, of course, a summer’s worth of pleasure. fun for the price of a couple be planted early is Cleome. A they need light. These tough Good examples of these are the of seed packets, and your suc- fairly unusual, tall and dramatic guys are perfect for planting Sunflower, which now comes cesses will be all yours. The annual, it’s quite tough and will directly in a nice pot. in many different shades and flowers I’ve mentioned are bloom all summer and into the sizes, the Nasturtium, which only a few of the possibilities, fall. The most common colours loves poor soil, comes in short and experimenting is all part are pink, purple and white. You or trailing varieties, grows of the fun! can plant these directly into the quickly and gives you a load Photo: Wikipedia garden in April, covering the of brilliant colour all sum- Callifornia Poppy. seed lightly, or, to protect them mer, and the Morning Glory, from the elements, you can which will quickly climb any The thing about going the plant them outside in a con- sort of trellis or even trees and seed route is that you can decide tainer in some potting soil and shrubs. what level of commitment you transplant them later. Covering Photo: Symbolofhope.com Morning Glory seeds should want to give. I’m going to deal the container with clear plastic White Four O’clocks. be soaked in water for a day with the old ‘sticking the seeds will raise the humidity and before planting, but otherwise in the ground’ method, which increase germination rates, but Another seed that works well all three of these beauties just is of course the easiest. remember to remove it when when directly planted in the needs to be pushed into the Probably the easiest of the weather warms up and the garden or in a pot is the Four dirt. The Sunflowers do well if Photo: Daniel Paquette all are the annual poppies - seedlings appear. (I use clear O’clock. This old-fashioned planted in early May, the other Sunflower. Page 28 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Park and River Cleanup on Saturday May 8 – We Need Your Help! By Gemma Kerr communities where the Urban dled pickers for getting at hard- Spring is in the air, and the Rideau Conservationists to-reach debris. time for park and river cleanup (URC) are facilitating riv- We appreciate the support of Distracted Drivers is fast approaching. This year erbank cleanups. We do not the Monterey Inn which is We all love the skit where to do something that distracts we have switched the clean- have a co-ordinator for the NE donating lunch packs for the Mr. Bean is late for work and operation of the motor vehicle up to Saturday, May 8—the Fieldhouse yet, as Andrew riverbank workers. he changes from his pajamas they must pull over to the curb day before Mother’s Day, in Kerr, who has provided ster- For information on other to his business suit while driv- response to concerns about the ling leadership for the past few Ottawa locations where URC ing. Or the movie Sideways, difficulty of getting volunteers years, is unavailable on that is coordinating riverbank where Paul Giamatti is reading to come out on Mother’s Day day. If anyone is prepared to cleanups on May 8, check out the book while driving down itself. help us out with this (mostly it urbanrideauconserve.blogspot. a California highway. These We will be sharing the involves setting up in advance, com. are examples of Distracted Fieldhouse location at 193 and looking after supplies and Park Cleanup Driving and they are now ille- Stanley Avenue with Crichton volunteers during the cleanup) Vickie Brennan, our new gal in Ontario. Since October Community Council, who are please contact Gemma Kerr Friends of NE Park Chair, and of 2009, when the law was running their annual Plant Sale at [email protected]. Sarah Anson-Cartwright enacted, police in Ontario on the same day, so we won’t The riverbank volunteers will from NECA’s Environment had been issuing warnings to be able to spread out as much take care of a strip about ten Committee will manage the motorists found doing things as last year. You will find us metres wide along the shore- park side of the event. Families that distract their attention under the overhang at the back line of the river (in several with young children may want while driving. As of February of the building near the sprin- areas this strip is divided from to focus on the park effort, as 1, 2010 the warnings have kle pad. the rest of the park by a walk- some parts of the river bank are been discontinued and fines As in previous years, the ing or bicycle path). Be very quite steep and slippery. will be issued. cleanup event will run from 10 careful, as parts of the river- As we get everything final- Driving while distracted is am until 1 pm. Please check bank may still be slippery from What is Distracted Driving? ized, we will post new infor- now illegal in the Province in with us at the Fieldhouse to the spring floods. We will be Distracted driving is when a mation on the NECA website of Ontario. Be safe and pull pick up garbage/recycle bags asking people working on the driver on a roadway in Ontario at www.newedinburgh.ca. You over. provided by the City of Ottawa. riverbank to sign a waiver. is doing anything that directs can also contact Vickie for help To help you on the job, there Dress for mucky conditions attention away from proper at [email protected]. will be refreshments available. and bring work gloves if you operation of the motor vehicle. and park, finish the task and Come out and join us on Bridgehead is donating coffee, have them. The City will be Some think that this is a cell then drive off. Saturday May 8! Let’s start the and snacks and juice will also providing disposable gloves, phone law but it covers much Safer roadways are a prior- summer with a clean and safe be provided. and hopefully lending us some more than that. Eating, reading, ity and the Distracted Driving park and riverbank. Please do not go through the stronger gloves and long-han- drinking, applying makeup, laws are enabling safety. fences erected by contractors checking the baby in the back For more information on working on remediation of the seat, setting the GPS and set- this and any other safety con- park (an area approximately Just Dance ting the radio are examples of cern call the Ottawa Police at from Keefer to Union Street). things that can distract and that 613-236-1222 or search online Dance FUNRaiser for the YM YWCA By May 8, the new grass should may be enforced. at ottawapolice.ca or mto.gov. be germinating and needs to be Heavy fines and demerit on.ca. left in peace to grow. Saturday, May 15, 8:30 pm points accompany convictions. Rockcliffe Community Police Community Centre, 175 Third Ave If the need arises for a driver Centre Riverbank Cleanup New Edinburgh is one of several Fashion Show and “Musical Entertainment” starts at approx 9:30 pm, and then it is dance dance dance. Cash Bar Tickets: $50.00 per person Light food fare provided by Thyme and Again. Tickets will available at all YM YWCA’s, as well through Kathy Godding and Joseph Cull

Offer expires April 14, 2010. April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 29 the existing arrangement and we are clearly convinced of its advantages. These include cost savings for the OPS and the community that flow from an active community involvement in Neighbourhood Watch and related crime prevention pro- Local Police Centre Boundary Changes grams over the years. Another Cause Concern in the Community shared benefit that we clearly By Michael Histed along with Manor Park and appreciate is an active local Last month, the communities other neighbourhoods along community Police Officer who of Rockcliffe, Manor Park and St. Laurent. is integrated into our com- New Edinburgh celebrated the What are the implications munity and its institutions and well deserved retirement of for New Edinburgh? We have who is also part of an effective Officer Tom Mosco. We all spent many years developing a city-wide police network. wish him well. collaborative relationship with Our communities are strong- Starting Monday March 15, our neighbouring communi- ly committed to these pro- Constable Chris Cochrane ties that have a like-minded grams. We have become more will replace Tom at the Vanier approach to community polic- cohesive in part as a result Police Centre. We welcome ing. These proposals poten- of the empowerment that they him to the neighbourhood and tially jeopardize the excellent have brought over the years to look forward to a long col- work that has been accom- individuals and groups in our laborative relationship to fight plished thus far, by refocusing neighbourhoods. We do not crime in our neighbourhood. attention on neighbourhoods wish to lose this momentum. At the same time, however, with very different policing Successful crime prevention we have been advised that the needs. relies on ongoing and open Ottawa Police is contemplat- Each of the neighbourhoods information exchange and pro- ing significant changes to the has collectively co-signed a active effort by the community boundaries of the Rockcliffe letter sent to the Ottawa Police Police Officer working with and Vanier Police Centres. For Neigbourhood Watch groups dated February 23, 2010 with Photo: NEN Staff New Edinburgh there are two a copy to our local counsellor and other community institu- tions like schools and church- NECA board member Ernie Smith signs the guest book at potential options: Jacques Legendre. Below is a Officer Tom Mosco’s retirement send off in early February. 1. Remaining with the quote of two keys paragraphs es.” Rockcliffe Police Centre from the letter: These concerns are univer- sally shared by Rockcliffe, Ottawa Police to review their reporting any crimes in the but also being amalgamated “Community involvement in plans, and for making a case to New Edinburgh. Remember, it with the Byward Market, crime prevention and pro-active Manor Park, Cardinal Glen as well as New Edinburgh. On keep things the way they are. is always better to report. The Lowertown and Sandy Hill community policing has been We will keep you apprised of Ottawa Police can only tackle 2. Being amalgamated successful for our communities. March 16, all four neighbour- hoods will be meeting with the developments. crime if they know about it, so with the Vanier Police Centre, We have greatly benefited from In the meantime continue please, make that call. Page 30 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 for the new Parliamentary Buildings in Ottawa. Robert James Curry: An Urban Farmer Forty-one years later King Edward VII would visit Ottawa on a Royal Tour and stay in Victorian New Edinburgh briefly at Rideau Hall directly across the street from Robert’s By Robert Currie less Catholic, more acceptable, Falls, adjacent to Lindenlea, Robert James Curry, had been home. Did Robert perhaps Growing up I would frequently more respectable, perhaps. but it was with no little fore- living in Brockville, Ontario, catch a glimpse of this Royal, be asked if it was “with a y” There is no evidence of a for- sight that Robert Curry set- prior to moving north to the as Prince, then as King, on or “with an ie” whenever hav- mal and legal name change in either occasion? I like to think ing to identify myself. I recall either case if such a process he did on both. my annoyance whenever the was existent, even necessary, Though 1866 was a year “y” version was assumed to in those times. of Fenian (Irish nationalist) be the default spelling of my The Victorian age was a threats and raids across the surname. The “y” rendering in time of unprecedented social, border from New York state, my eyes seemed the lesser of economic and technological there is no way of knowing the the two as if the holders of that change, a modern age that saw motivation that brought them moniker were either too lazy or expanded industry, commerce north, though recent re-estab- simply incapable of spelling it and finance, the introduction lished rail links to Ottawa from properly. It would never have of photography, cinema, rail- Brockville on the Ottawa & St. occurred to me that I might roads, telephones and the auto- Lawrence Railroad would not actually be one. It was awk- mobile, all integral and refined have discouraged them. They ward and sobering to discover parts of society even today. The could very well have taken a the “y” version to be the true lifespan of Robert James Curry steamship from Kingston, on rendering of my family name coincided with the reign of the Great Lakes, through the and the “ie” a later self-con- Queen Victoria almost exactly Rideau waterway and canal scious adaptation. – he was but a two-year-old system [built for militarily stra- Curry was how it was spelt toddler when she ascended the tegic purposes by Colonel John on a 1866 Loyal Orange Order throne in 1837 and their deaths By and the Royal Engineers] document before Robert James in 1901 occurred only nine arriving in a few days in down- Curry, my great-grandfather, months apart. town Ottawa. A trip by train even arrived in New Edinburgh The Curry (Currie) connec- would seem more likely though in 1866; Curry was how it was tion to Ottawa began in 1866 since, thanks to McKay’s influ- spelt on the deed when property in the newly-incorporated ence and connivance, the rail was purchased from the McKay Village of New Edinburgh, a line actually passed through estate in 1872; Curry was how working-class community on New Edinburgh before it even it was spelt on the inauguration the eastern outskirts of Ottawa reached . By plaque at Mutchmoor Public founded in 1832 by Scottish whatever means the young cou- School when he was a School stonemason and entrepreneur, ple travelled from Brockville Trustee in 1895; Curry was Thomas McKay. to Ottawa the fact remains that how it was spelt in all docu- McKay had been a major they were to settle in the some- mentation throughout his life. Photo courtesy of Robert Currie contractor for the what remote location of New And, indeed, Curry was how Margaret and Robert Curry c. 1866. locks who, upon the canal’s Edinburgh, acquire property, he signed his own name. But completion, had turned his build a home, raise a family, mysteriously, virtually from the attention, and directed his con- tled on a prime parcel of land recently re-named city (Bytown manage a fledgling urban-farm day of Robert’s death in 1901, siderable profits, to his numer- at what is now the corner of became Ottawa in 1855) and and never leave. the surname became Currie, ous mills adjacent to the indus- Rideau Terrace and Dufferin even more recently proclaimed Both Robert and Margaret had for every family member then trialized Rideau Falls. He was Road – adjacent to the McKay Capital of Canada in 1857. originally come to Brockville and thereafter. Something sim- “the laird of the land” who estate which, after McKay’s Where Robert lived, worked from Protestant Ulster – he ilar happened following the planned and built a thriving death in 1855, had been re- and played the dozen years from County Tyrone (1854), death of the founding father of community for his mill work- named Rideau Hall and, in spent in Brockville between likely the vicinity of Clogher, the Village of New Edinburgh ers, naming the streets after 1864, became the official resi- leaving Ireland and settling she from Newtownards, when the spelling of the fam- his wife and children. True, the dence of the Governor-General in New Edinburgh cannot be County Down (1863), she with ily name became MacKay, actual spot where the Curry of Canada. known beyond that he was at her family, at age 20, and he decidedly more Scottish and family settled that year was Irish-born newlyweds, some point accepted into the alone, at age 19. less Irish, more Protestant and located most distant from the Margaret Jane Miller and 1st Loyal Orange Lodge in Little is known of Robert’s Canada. He would not have Irish roots, of his parents, been able to miss the Royal James and Eliza, other than Visit of the Prince of Wales their names, or of his siblings, (later King Edward VII) who other than a (suspected) brother in 1860 laid the cornerstone James. The worst of the Great April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 31 Irish Famine had passed by the Robert was, according to his Orangemen sent a beauti- time both left but fear of its Ottawa Journal obituary, a ful wreath and marched “as return continued to send many “well-known market garden- one” with the funeral proces- abroad. Margaret’s father, er”, a “leading member of the sion to Beechwood Cemetery. Alexander Miller, on the other Horticultural Society” [sitting The Orange Burial Service hand, according to his obitu- on the Board of Directors from was read at the graveside as ary, is known to have “amassed 1872 and winning many honours well. Robert joined his brother a competence” (an apparent each year at the Central Canada James. And the family name complement in those days) in Exhibition], an “enthusiastic Curry became Currie almost construction and bridge build- Orangeman & Conservative” overnight. ing before leaving the old sod and an elected school trustee and subsequently was to apply for Rideau Ward (1894-6). His that expertise, with more than a name stands inscribed on the little success, in Brockville for inaugural [1895] plaque inside the rest of his life. The original Mutchmoor Public School in Miller Brockville homestead, the Glebe. backing on the St. Lawrence The city was expanding and River, still stands on the main Photo courtesy of Robert Currie modernizing though, by the road to Prescott, across from The Curry farm house at Rideau Terrace and Noel. time of Robert’s death in 1901, what was once the Asylum for the entire population could still the Insane. Margaret’s moth- ernment. In 1866, the Ottawa ported by a gardener father have been easily accommodat- er, Susanna, was born either a Directory proudly proclaimed who worked his modest mar- ed in the present-day Olympic Rankin (according to the obitu- Ottawa to be the “chief city of ket gardens and, afterwards, Stadium in Montreal. ary published in the Brockville Canada and perhaps of British plied his harvested wares at Robert’s time in Ottawa Recorder) or a Kelly (accord- North America.” The directory the Byward Market. There spanned the service of eight ing to the baptismal register said the town was destined to are turn-of-the-century photo- name-worthy, some note- of Ballyblack Presbyterian be the Birmingham of Canada graphs that portray a potato worthy, Governors-General: The name, whichever way it’s Church). Alexander and with deposits of iron, lead, and patch but not much more evi- Monck (Street), Lisgar spelt, is nowhere commemo- Margaret Miller were to have marble. The new neo-Gothic dence remains of what crops (Collegiate), Dufferin (Road), rated, recorded or remembered eleven children and a marriage Parliament Buildings marked he would have planted, grown, Lorne (Greene), Lansdowne in New Edinburgh. This should that lasted 67 years, until they Ottawa as a site of great archi- harvested and sold. We know (Park), Stanley (Cup), Aberdeen not be surprising since by the died a week apart in 1905, she tectural interest and a newly- there was the requisite ice- (Pavilion) and Minto (Follies) First World War Robert and on Christmas Eve, following a enlarged the house, and there would have and all post-Confederation Margaret were both gone from long illness, he on New Year’s city’s grandest hotel now had been need for a horse and Prime Ministers from Sir John this earth, the farm house had Eve, in apparent robust health. space for 300 guests. There wagon to transport goods to A MacDonald to Sir Wilfred changed hands and most mar- They’d been together for almost were 14 churches, four Fire market. One can imagine a vast Laurier. ried offspring had moved else- seventy years and so it was not Companies, and six banks. array of fruits and vegetables Robert and Margaret had nine where. Although son Edward surprising that he was unable, There were 10 sawmills hiring being cultivated on the sloping children, six boys and three and his family remained on or disinclined, to live more 649 men and 70 lumber mer- property and suppose that there girls, all living to adult-hood Noel Street on the original than a week without her. Both chants as well as various other must have been some livestock save one. Two of the daughters Curry property until the 1950’s are buried beneath an impres- manufactories. There was even and poultry as well on site. No married the same man (though and a granddaughter, Dorothy sive monument in the Oakland a theatre! doubt the family ate well and not at the same time, of course) Sleeman (Powers) resided on Cemetery, Brockville. At the birth of the new ate healthily. The household, and produced eleven Powers Stanley Avenue until the 1970’s A Certificate issued by country, Robert and Margaret as defined in the Census of children. the name and legacy of Robert the Loyal Orange Lodge #1 were residing in the newly- 1871, swelled to include two The obituary in the Ottawa and Margaret is evident only in in Brockville, 23 May 1866 incorporated village of New toddlers, another older male, Journal was newsworthy, the buildings that remain. The confirms Robert’s presence in Edinburgh (to be annexed by James Curry (a brother?) and a running under the by-line A farm house, of course, is the Brockville at that time while Ottawa in 1887) and beginning young male servant. Well-Known Gardener Dead oldest reminder of the family implying that he was not far to raise a family. The 1868 In late 1872 the six-acre prop- on page 8 of the 10 Oct 1901 presence but all the red-brick from leaving by decreeing City Directory lists Robert as a erty, adjacent to Rideau Hall, issue. homes east from (and includ- “…that all Regular Lodges of ‘gardener’ living in Gloucester was purchased from Thomas The wake and funeral of ing) 180 Dufferin Road con- the Universe do recognize and Township. The family attend- Keefer, McKay’s son-in-law Robert Curry were held at tinuing around the corner and admit him.” Their marriage ed St. Bartholomew’s Anglican and manager/executor of the the farm house on Rideau along the west side of Rideau would have taken place before Church until the more appro- McKay estate, for $1155.25, a Terrace and officiated by Terrace, past Noel Street, half leaving Brockville (unwed cou- priate Presbyterian Church not inconsiderable sum for the Rev. Norman MacLeod of way to Springfield Avenue, ples would not have travelled could be built down the block time. The farm house, that still Mackay Presbyterian Church. were built by his sons. together at that time) probably on McKay Street in 1875. stands at 20 Rideau Terrace, at St. John’s Church (where Additional children came at corner of Noel Street, would all records for the period were regular intervals (‘69, ‘71, ‘73, have been built around that destroyed in a fire, along with ’75, ’77, ’79, ’80 & ’82) sup- time. the church, in 1899). The move to Ottawa must have occurred shortly thereafter for the Ottawa Times reported on 17 September 1866 that Robert was already receiving many 1sts and 2nds for flowers and vegetables at the Horticultural Society’s Exhibition in Ottawa. Their first-born child, a daugh- ter Mary Ann, was born 18 July 1867 and would have been among the first born in the nascent country. The city of Ottawa, desig- nated the Capital by Queen Victoria less than a decade ear- lier, was in transition from a rough and tumble lumber town with a population of 14,000 to the seat of the federal gov- Page 32 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Lesotho Project 2010 - Rockcliffe Park Twinned with Moekoena School By Zoe Argiropulos-Hunter only thirty seven years of age. Angel School. Since being RPPS donated school sup- have twinned with Moekoena Grade 6 student at RPPS These diseases also lead to lost twinned, Rockcliffe’s amazing plies to help the children learn School in Lesotho. I have par- Located in the mountains of family members and orphaned staff, students, and parent vol- and even a cow, which later ticipated in the charities that southern Africa sits the small children. Lesotho is suffering unteers have been organizing delivered a new baby calf! I Help Lesotho and the school country of Lesotho, a coun- from a poor health care system charitable events. For several think it’s important to help has organized, like volunteer- try filled with poverty, dis- and malnutrition these children open ing at the school’s annual book ease, limited amounts of food, from the minimum up a bright future, to fair, buying cupcakes at the and orphaned children. Despite amount of food and keep them in school Lesotho bake sale, and I’ll these terrible traits the country fresh water avail- and let them shine. be volunteering at the Help is full of love. Lesotho rests in able. Lesotho also From their pen pal Lesotho dance to support our the high mountains surrounded has a lot of unem- letters, I could really friends in Moekoena. Our by South Africa. The climate in ployed citizens. tell these children school has already donated Lesotho is sunny except for the Help Lesotho, is were a bright bunch lots of money, and things like winter season when it snows. an organization that of students and that socks and toothbrushes to the In Lesotho they speak their was founded in 2005 they all loved school. school. own language, Sesotho. by Peg Herbert and They were so grate- Lesotho is one of the poor- is located in Ottawa. Students at Moekoena School in Lesotho. ful for the privilege So as you can see, in order to est countries in the world, Today Help Lesotho of going to school and help the children of Lesotho it where most money is made by is an enormous team of hard- years, we had pen pals, which were working so, so hard. is important to PARTICIPATE! mining for diamonds, which working participants and com- was a wonderful experience. When the director of Help In what? Possibly the many have lagged in the world’s mitted schools in the Ottawa I remember how much fun it Lesotho, Stephen Kendall, events that RPPS has orga- markets in the last few years. area. Our own Rockcliffe Park was to read the stories and life came to visit us this year he nized. Like me, many people Sadly this country has many Public School (RPPS) was the of my pen pal. I also remember explained that it was impor- have realized that you can help unsolved problems: for exam- first school to enter the twinned all the events that the school tant to keep these children in Moekoena’s children by doing ple, 25% of Lesotho’s people school program where a school planned; we raised and col- school and give them a good anything from buying a cup- are infected with HIV/AIDS, in Canada helps a school in lected so much cash and items education, so that they could cake at bake sale to attending which leaves the average life- Lesotho. The first school RPPS and we all knew it was being have a future and no longer a dance. You just have to open span of Lesotho’s people to be was twinned with was Guardian given to a very special cause. suffer from poverty. your heart and realize that this This year and last at RPPS we is for a tremendous cause. The Mighty Popo Performs at RPPS Family Dance for Lesotho By William Handfield-Jones schools and houses are falling Grade 6 student at RPPS apart and everyone there is in Think about one of the 7th great need. poorest countries in the world, Fortunately for them they 25% of the people are sick have different schools includ- or dying. There are no wild ing Rockcliffe Park to help. animals left in the country But still many people there die other than the stray animals on a regular basis. The average or rats. 50% of the people life expectancy in Canada is in the area of Moekoena are above the age of 80, in Lesotho sick. The International Health the average life expectancy is Organization once predicted the age of 37. So in other that the population of the coun- words I would be approaching try would be wiped out by the middle age of my life. 2015. Moekoena School is in need This is Lesotho. and any contribution can help Lesotho is one of the most support our friends there. So we desperate, dire countries in need are having a Family Dance on on the planet. There are many March 26, 2010 at our school. different diseases in Lesotho We are busy doing publicity, including HIV/AIDS and TB. making decorations, and vol- Rockcliffe Park is one of the unteering at the dance. It will many schools twinned with be great to see The Mighty schools in Lesotho. Our main Popo too. It should be great fun focus is Moekoena School. and all money will go to our In that area of Lesotho the twin school Moekoena. April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 33

Racing for Literacy and Fun IODE Laurentian Chapter’s 49th Annual By Isobel Bisby opportunity to attach them- These will include libraries, House and Garden Tour The starter pistol hasn’t been selves to a fun, high-profile bookstores and other public pulled but the Amazing Book event while also showing their venues. In order to move to A tour of six of Ottawa’s finest homes and gardens Race has begun. The annual support for a valuable commu- the next checkpoint, each team Thursday May 27, 2010 fundraising event, which ends nity program,” says Oastler. must perform an entertain- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Stanley Park, is currently ALSO has been providing ing literacy activity. The first looking for sponsors as they free literacy services to adults team back wins the race. The This year’s homes include two in the Burgh: gear up for the event on June 5, and families living in down- event will start and end in New 87 and 169 MacKay Street. 2010. town Ottawa, including pre- Edinburgh’s Stanley Park, Tickets are $25 each. They will be sold at various The race is a local fundrais- employment training and job with a barbecue, award cel- retailers including Thyme and Times Past and Mood ing event that will help fund readiness, for the past 28 years. ebration, music and an inspira- Moss Flowers. They will be available as of mid April. Ottawa-based family literacy The family literacy program tional talk by a local celebrity. programs offered by non-profit provides fun and educational There are a range of spon- For more information about the tour, or how to pur- Alternative Learning Styles services to over 200 local fami- sorship opportunities avail- chase tickets, please contact Carolina McLaughlin and Outlooks (ALSO). lies each year, relying solely able. Anyone interested should at 613-748-3869 or by email: iode.laurentian.chapter. “The Amazing Book Race is on donations and sponsors. In contact Sparrow McGowan [email protected]. our most important fundraising October 2009, they expanded at [email protected] For more infomation about our tour please visit: event,” said ALSO Executive their services to deaf and hard or 613-261-3217. For more http://laurentian.iode.ca. Director Kim Oastler. “It’s a of hearing adults and families information about ALSO, visit fun day for everyone involved in Ottawa. www.also-ottawa.org. IODE … women dedicated to a better Canada and the money raised goes to The race is a fun-packed day providing needed services in of teams of four to five people our community.” racing on foot and by bus to “For sponsors, it’s a great various checkpoints in Ottawa.

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Children’s Programs et chansons pour les tout- petits et un parent ou gar- Bilingual Babytime dien. (0-18 months/mois) Stories, rhymes and songs Thursdays May 3, 10, 17 for babies and a parent or at 2 pm caregiver. Contes, rimes et Adult Book Chats - chansons pour les bébés et Between the Lines un parent ou gardien. (meetings start at 7 pm) Mondays April 12, 19 & Drop in at the library for an 26 at 10:30 am informal chat about great books and authors Bilingual Toddlertime (18 - 35 months/mois) Apr 8 My Life As A Fake Stories, rhymes and songs by Peter Carey for babies and a parent or May 13 Astrid and caregiver. Contes, rimes Veronika by Linda Olsson Page 34 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Rideau High School Hosts The Rockcliffe Responds to Disaster in Haiti By Mary Albota RN Syd Davie, Margaret Thomas, Breakfast for Haiti Relief Initially we learned about the Marie-Josee O’Sullivan, Joy By Ben Kennedy, Grade 11 warm and enthusiastic staff of by students and staff grate- event as did most people, from Maclaren, Bev Dewar, and Rideau H.S student Rideau’s two daycares, came fully accepted contibutions, the awful reports on televi- staff in the persons of Activity You know what they say. When out in strong numbers to sup- large and small. The final sion that had started to trickle Director Catherine Bourque the going gets tough, the tough port this good cause. Four count was indeed respectable. in on January 12, the day of and Executive Director Mary get going. students even braved the cold Rideau raised $2,200—a great the disaster. We were horri- Albota, put their collective outside the school, holding feat for a school of just over fied, residents and staff alike. shoulders to the wheel and Things have certainly been signs on the sidewalks, invit- 500 students. This sum will be tough for Haiti lately. And The disaster took on a special pushed. We had decided that ing passersby to come in. Vice- matched by the federal gov- immediacy knowing that our every effort must be made to Rideau staff and students want- principals Monica Leonhardt ernment, so altogether $4,400 ed to help. chef, Josette Paul, had family help neighbours in our own and Paul Hutton had a slightly will be heading to Haiti to help in Port-au-Prince. On the fol- hemisphere, in effect the peo- And so, on Thursday, February warmer job, greeting one and it rebuild thanks to Rideau’s lowing day, a giant pickle jar, ple down the street. 4, on one of those bone-biting all inside. efforts. duly cleaned and prepared by The response was astonish- mid-winter mornings, they held A donations table manned Way to go Rideau! the kitchen crew, was installed ing! In a mere two and a a pancake breakfast in Rideau’s at the reception desk ready for half days we collected the sum bright and spacious cafeteria to donations. They started pour- of $23,400 which we proudly benefit the Red Cross’ Haiti ing in immediately, quarters, turned over to The Red Cross. Relief Fund. looneys, tooneys, and five dol- By this time the Government of Oh, the things we do for lar bills. However, word of Canada had pledged to match humanity! Getting to the mouth consensus judged this the funds. As a community school for the start time of measure to be insufficient we were gratified and deeply 8:00 was certainly a challenge given the magnitude of the happy that we were able to for some (parents included!), event. The Rockcliffe could, help in a substantial way to but hey, our hearts—and our and should, do better. relieve the misery and suffer- appetites—were strong. And So better it shall be, we ing of our Haitian neighbours. our efforts were well rewarded decided, and began to mobi- It is with great pride that I as we were quickly fortified lize. An official Red Cross offer this small account of a by coffee, juice and delicious station was the way to go. group of people with generous pancakes. First responder was Mrs. Joy hearts, motivated by kindness, Maclaren, no stranger to orga- decency and compassion, who Not only was everything nising for worthy causes. Joy joined together to help as best beautifully organized, but we in no time had gotten in touch they could and thus make a dif- certainly had good company. with a contact known to her at ference. Such people are found Rideau High School students, The Red Cross, and within two at The Rockcliffe Retirement staff and community mem- Rideau High School students Aawo Farah (left) and Sumeya days we were in possession Residence, and I thank them. bers, along with the always- Osman working hard to help Haiti. of an official blanket bearing Note: The pickle jar remains the Red Cross insignia, the in its place at reception, and flag, the posters and the record donations continue to be sheets for income tax purpos- received. es. A call over the PA system requesting volunteers to man Editor’s Note: In early March, the station yielded 14 residents Mary Albota took early retire- ready to take up their posts ment from The Rockcliffe and in the lobby. We sat around we hope is now enjoying some tables in the cocktail lounge well earned rest. We wish her and made up teams of two the very best in her future volunteers to cover the station endeavours, and thank her for at mealtimes, which we agreed her outstanding contribution to was the best time to see the the retirement community in our most people. Residents Dr. area during her years with The Bill Jeanes, Bill Van, Peter Edinburgh and The Rockcliffe Martin, Marlis Blackstock, Retirement Residences.

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Remember, this is your community site. If you have a news item or event that you'd like listed, or you have a local business that you'd like listed in our directory, please send an email to [email protected]. www.newedinburgh.ca April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 35 background on the Convention serve as a means of bridging Int’l Youth Accord on Biodiversity Official on Biological Diversity is also the gap between those from available at http://www.cbd. all generations who are com- Launch Takes Place at St. Laurent Academy int/. This accord is an opportu- mitted to the preservation of The International Youth and Executive Director of Accord on Biodiversity this nity for both youth and adults biodiversity. Accord on Biodiversity was Biodiversity Matters. past July in Ottawa, Canada. to sign on to help conserve Contact Information: officially released for signing The International Youth Countries represented on the and promote Biodiversity dur- Michael Levéille, Executive and support from the public Accord on Biodiversity has steering committee formed ing the International Year for Director, Biodiversity Matters on Wednesday, March 3, at St- been welcomed by Dr. Ahmed from this symposium include Biodiversity. The Accord aims 415 St. Laurent Boulevard, Laurent Academy Elementary Djoghlaf, the Executive the United States, Uganda, to promote the work of the Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 2Z8 and Junior High School in Secretary of the Convention Barbados, Mexico, Indonesia, convention among young peo- 613-842-9989 Ottawa, with representatives and will be presented at the Australia, and Canada. Several ple around the world, and will www.biodiversitymatters.org from Environment Canada, tenth meeting of the Conference other countries, including the Museum of Nature, and of the Parties (COP 10) of Cameroon, Spain, India, Sri Jane Goodall’s Roots and the Convention on Biological Lanka, and Honduras, are also Shoots in attendance. The Diversity in Nagoya, Japan in involved. accord was created by a group October of this year. Eric Gauthier, a Grade 6 of young people from around Many of the youth who cre- student at St-Laurent Academy the world, with some core lead- ated this collective youth state- explained the significance of ers from St-Laurent Academy ment on biodiversity directed the Accord: “The International under the direction of Michael at the world leaders, attended Youth Accord on Biodiversity Leveillé, Science Teacher the Second International Youth is important because it empow- ers us, the youth of the world, to speak and have a voice…. in our future and our children’s future. It gives us the right to speak for the world, the environment, and its beautiful ecosystems. It gives a chance to the world’s species to sur- Laughter Yoga at Governor’s Walk vive.” The young organizers are attempting to get as many The residents at Governor’s with Leanne Cusack. All the signatures of support from Walk Retirement Residence residents had a lot of fun and around the world as possible would like to thank instructor look forward to Sylvie com- via their online forum at www. Sylvie Dagenais for giving ing back for more laughter biodiversitymatters.org. us a great session of laugh- yoga in the spring. More information about the ter yoga. We also enjoyed To attend laughter yoga at accord can be found at at www. sharing our laughs with CTV Governor’s Walk or for more Celebrating youth and biodiversity during the International biodiversitymatters.org which who filmed our session for information please call 613- year for Biodiversity. is hosting the youth accord, and their noon hour news program 564-9255. Page 36 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Kuchipudi Jatisvaram A lively dance taught to Anjali Yoga Meets Dance in The Goddess Revealed by a hereditary master. Saucy By Anjali tion. It is inspiring to recog- integral part of ancient Indian Ancient India through their and provocative, it is an expres- Inspiration for Yoga meets nize the similarity in certain thought. As Basia and I devel- temple dances and sacred sion of the secular within the Dance, has been incubating poses. One important example, oped the dance we were struck spaces. Witness the unfolding sacred dance of India.. over many years. My love of the pose known as alidha in by the power and wisdom that of tradition, and imagination, The Sun Goddess (Amaterasu Indian art and culture began dance and sculpture appears these two ancient forms were enhanced by stunning video, Omikami) when I was working with in yoga as warrior pose virab- revealing for us. and poignant narration.” Inspired by a Japanese Noh Canadian University Service hadrasana. In our creation of (CUSO), teaching and and liv- “Yoga meets Dance”, Basia ing for two years in Chennai. Going of Adishesha Yoga and At that time Krishnamacharya, I explored yoga poses and the yoga master who taught how they are reflected in the both BKS Iyengar and Pattabhi body language of South Indian Jois, now famous for their own dance. We also carefully exam- unique systems of Yoga, was ined Indian temple carvings, teaching in Chennai along with inspired by the interconnection his son Desikachar. All classes between dance, sculpture, art, were individual and usually yoga, myth, philosophy and concluded with a cup of hot music. In dance, the rich lan- Madrasi coffee. guage of hand gestures and The arts and philosophy facial expressions brought a of India are interlinked, and new dynamic to yoga pos- dance and yoga are no excep- tures. Both arts emerged as an

For Basia, the greatest chal- The programme includes: Play and performed to an origi- lenge was to move exactly nal score by the percussionist Prayer to the Goddess according the rhythm (tala): Paul Vaillancourt. The Sun to count and keep track of the In India, the Goddess takes a Goddess, offended, withdraws number of repetitions; to hit myriad of diverse forms. Her into a cave, plunging the world the high point of the posture beauty, benevolence and power into unknowable darkness. at the same moment as the demand attention. Performed Unable to endure this, the gods music; to make sure that the before temple images which place a mirror in front of the transition was completed after capture the lushness and joy of cave and lure her out by laugh- a certain number of rhythmic life in which kama (desire) is ing. The Sun Goddess emerges cycles. For me, the challenge an accepted pursuit. and is transfixed by her beauty was to design movements that Nava Rasa reflected in the mirror. would complement the grace- Teyyam (Video) ful and strong poses that Basia The unique aspect of India dance is the nine emotions An elaborate ritual of posses- presented—for example, as sion and prophesy connected she lifted her leg in padangust- (Nava Rasa). To master these emotions Anjali practised for to the Goddess has persisted hasana, holding it aloft while for millennia. The mediums gripping her toe. innumerable hours over many years, in front of her teacher wear extravagant costumes and Yoga meets Dance will pre- immense headdresses, whirl- miere at Arts Court Theatre on PV Balakrishnan, with clari- fied butter in her eyes, moving ing, leaping, and at times roll- April 9-10 at 7:30 pm as part ing on hot coals. This video, of The Goddess Revealed, a them to exact counts in spe- cific rhythms. shot during several all-night mixed-media event with dance, Teyyams in Kerala gives a video and masks. Bhima goes to the mountains fascinating glimpse of this “Journey back in time to An insight into the ancient extraordinary ritual. savour the classical arts of vision of the forest in tradi- Yoga Meets Dance tional Indian thought. The Yoga asanas (postures) and choreography is perceptive of the adavus (steps) of Indian Available Now how elephants, tigers, snakes, dance reflect the Mandukya peacocks and deer inhabit the Upanishad: “The past, the natural world. Tinged with present, the future—everything Public Health humour and the fantastic it cul- is within the word Om.” minates with a snake swallow- Worker ing an elephant. Breathtaking Anjali and Company: Dance video of Himalayan peaks, and Video, Masks wild animals in the jungles of The Goddess Revealed Trained and India are backdrops. Arts Court Theatre (2 Daly I Know all Your Secrets Ave) Experienced (Poem) April 9-10, 7:30 pm Taught to Anjali by a former A reception with Indian snacks follows (Included in Please call Marilyn temple dancer, it reveals much about Indian society, as the the price of admission) Charron 613-837-1391. dancer complains about the $25 adults $22 seniors and wayward actions of her hus- students (613) 564-7240 band. www.culturalhorizons.ca April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 37 CERP Workshop: Energy Efficiency Fixes for Every Type of Home By Sarah Anson-Cartwright will need to add insulation. to speak. – Franklin notes that most on Energy Efficient Retrofits, Figuring out what we can do to Experts such as Franklin or Here are a few additional buildings are too small for this check out Lstiburek’s article improve the energy efficiency Adam can make these assess- thoughts from Adam and approach. called “We need to do it differ- in our homes is an ongoing ments. (Franklin also conducts Franklin on a range of topics: Solar hot water heating – ent this time,” a wide-ranging exercise for many of us. Yes, home energy audits and is Turn down your thermostat remember that your hot water review of the last energy crisis we realize there might be a familiar with all the existing – good advice for those of us needs are greatest when avail- in the 1970s and some good few changes here or there that grants available through the with forced air systems. But able water is least likely to be advice for issues in homes might make a difference to our ecoENERGY program.) if you have cast iron radiator warmed by the sun, i.e. winter today.] heating or electricity use. Yet Often what is needed is to systems, don’t turn it down For more info on the ecoEN- we might not be sure about insulate at the ceiling level, Franklin also recommends ERGY program and the grants more than 2 degrees, says these checking out the website what’s really needed or if the plus at the roof all around. If experts available, check out the Natural changes we have in mind are you have an attic, that may www.BuildingScience.com for Resources Canada website at: the best ones to pursue. be another prime location for High-efficiency furnaces information from retrofit guru http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residen- Enter the experts. Local con- insulation. Seal holes with – Franklin sees lots of 20-year- Joe Lstiburek. [In the section tial/personal/grants.cfm. tractors Adam Gooderham of caulking too; sounds simple, old high-efficiency furnaces The Renovators and Franklin but it is well worth tending to. and “some are good.” Again, Menendez of One Quarter For those looking for a “green” an expert’s opinion may help Saw were on hand at a recent insulating material, consid- you decide whether to change discussion session hosted by er cellulose, whose cost can your furnace. Jane Thompson, Architect. be covered in part by grants, Hot water tanks – on-demand Jane and her staff are lead- according to Franklin. tanks tends to be more efficient ing the year-long Community Others like myself may have due to being more modern in Environmental Reduction to consider the basement, design. A typical heater is run- Program (CERP), with com- where insulation may help ning 24/7 and losing heat all munity workshops planned improve the temperature in the time. throughout the year to help the living room in wintertime. residents determine how to Semi-detached homes may Mini-split units – these are air reduce their carbon footprints have a shared wall that can be source heat pumps. They are in a variety of areas starting an issue; or as Adam says, “It’s a new technology that are an with home energy use. one giant chimney.” option for homes heated with Adam’s philosophy is to As I listened to residents’ radiators (hot water heating), reduce our energy needs by questions and the experts’ since they do not need a duct sealing our houses. The first answers, I realized that every system. They run on electricity and the most helpful step is home is a little bit different, and can be very efficient. Units usually to insulate. There may and each home requires its run about $3,000 each. be several areas where you own “fixes for efficiency,” so Geothermal heating systems Page 38 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 air. While woodpeckers have ers are devilishly similar, both been in evidence throughout sporting contrasting black and For the Birds the winter, in recent days, white colouring, including she reported seeing literally their numbers appear to have black wings checkered with thousands of American robins exploded, and their activity white, and in the case of the roosting near her winter abode levels escalated to a positively male, a red splash on the back in Charleston, South Carolina, frenzied pace as they stake out of the head. There are some and (I hope!) en route to these their nesting territory. noticeable differences, how- parts. In the course of my daily ever, which can help to dis- As we reported in this col- dog walks, I’ve encountered tinguish the two look-alikes. umn last April, a recent York a seemingly endless parade At 7-10” in length, the hairy of hairy and downy wood- is considerably larger than the By Jane Heintzman University study on the Spring Migration, published in Science peckers flitting furiously from downy which is a more dimin- Migration Miracles magazine last year, revealed the Pine Hill Woods into the utive 5-6 ½”, and sometimes By the time this edition reaches that a test population of purple Rideau Hall grounds and back easy to mistake for a song bird our readers in April, the spring martins and wood thrushes again, whinnying raucously as (until you hear the noise it migration will be well under- were able to cover an astonish- they go. When they come to makes!) way, and the long winter’s song ing 500 miles per day in the rest on the trunk or branch of The hairy’s prominent bill, Photo: Wade Clare bird drought will thankfully be course of their return trip north, a tree, they set to work drum- which is very nearly the same Great Horned Owl. at an end, as the red-winged travelling at speeds about three ming out their resonant tattoo length as its head, is notice- flight pattern, and been regaled blackbirds, American robins, times higher than previously which, at this time of year, is ably longer than the downy’s by the raucous kuk kuk kuk call song sparrows and other early estimated. An even more fasci- likely to be an exercise aimed modest thorn-like beak, and which reverberates in its wake. arrivals flock into our area to nating twist to these test results at claiming territory or attract- its markings include a longer Like its downy and hairy cous- begin their important work of is the fact that the flying speed ing a mate, as opposed to an and more distinct black mark ins, the pileated stakes out its creating the next generation. of these migrants is between 2 excavation for insects. The two nesting territory in the early and 6 times faster on the spring sound patterns are apparent- spring in preparation for the migration than on the trip south ly distinguished by the speed lengthy (3-6 week) process of in the fall, suggesting that the excavating its nesting cavity. breeding imperative is a pow- The Owl And The…Skunk?! erful instinct indeed! On numerous occasions Woodpecker World between mid-February and As I write in early March, early March, I heard (but never however, it is still early days actually saw) a Great Horned in the migration season, and Owl in the Pine Hill Woods American Robin. the overwhelming ornithologi- in Rockcliffe. For a variety of While I did spot a pair of cal phenomenon out there is reasons, I am pretty confident American robins, sharing the woodpecker world that is of this identification despite a large poplar tree with sev- noisily going about its spring the absence of visual confirma- eral downy woodpeckers on rituals in the wooded areas of tion. To begin with, the Great our community. Lovers of a Photo: Francine Ouellette Photo: Louise Imbeault Horned Owl has been a regular February 20, my suspicion Downy Woodpecker. Hairy Woodpecker. is that these were among the tranquil stroll around the woods resident in those woods since I small contingent of over-win- in Rockcliffe will find little in of the tapping, which in the on its shoulders. There is also first moved into this area thirty tering robins in this area, and the way of quiet serenity these breeding context is consider- a slight difference in the whin- years ago. More importantly that the migrant population is days, as the incessant drum- ably more rapid than when the nying call of the two species, however, I was able to precise- yet to come. My neighbour Sue ming, whinnying and squeaky bird is drilling for food. with the downy’s call drop- ly match its distinctive (and Abbott confirmed this hypoth- calling of downy, hairy and For the novice birder, the ping perceptibly in pitch at the haunting!) “Hoo-h’Hoo-Hoo- esis when in late February, pileated woodpeckers fills the downy and hairy woodpeck- end of a sequence, while the Hoo” call to the call recorded hairy’s does not. The distinc- on the Cornell website, and tive feeding habits of hairy eliminate a number of the and downy are another useful other possibilities, such as the clue in their identification, as Barred Owl, in the process. the hairy tends to forage along An even more definitive clue the trunk and main branches to its identity was the powerful of a tree, while the downy smell of skunk that on several mines the smaller twigs and occasions coincided with the branches, and even goes after owl’s calling. the insects living in the stems The Great Horned Owl, so of dried weeds. named because of its distinc- The much larger, almost tive “ear” tufts, is notorious as crow-sized pileated wood- the only creature that regularly pecker, the inspiration for the consumes skunks, along with legendary Woody Woodpecker the other items on its exten- of cartoon fame, needs no sive dietary repertoire, includ- introduction to most readers. ing crows, peregrine falcons, With its lumpish black body osprey and other large prey. It and brilliant red crested head, is among the most widespread combined with its penchant for and commonly seen owls in the machine-like excavation of North America, as well as one anything from dead or dying of the earliest to breed, begin- trees to telephone poles, it’s ning the process in late January never difficult to spot. Nor is and early February. In keep- its telltale legacy of cavern- ing with its other domineering ous rectangular holes in trees habits, it rarely makes its own throughout the woods. The nest, but instead takes over the pileated has been much in evi- nests of other large birds such dence around the Rockcliffe as crows, red-tailed hawks, area this spring, and in the ravens and even squirrels. course of my walks, I have reg- As the most important preda- ularly watched its distinctive, tor of American crows, the almost drunkenly undulating Great Horned Owl has earned a deservedly bad rap in that April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 39 community, and is regularly course of his recent birding surrounded by an angry mob trip, however, was a day long mobbed by flocks of scream- rambles at Macoun Marsh, he of American crows. While excursion, with a naturalist ing crows, (which is how I spotted 7 black-capped chick- the Barred Owl is occasionally guide, to Little Saint Simon’s was first able to spot one in the adees, 2 Northern cardinals, among the prey of its Great Island, a private preserve that woods many years ago). 12 American crows, 3 wood- Horned cousin, the two species is open to day trips by groups Finch Facts peckers - a pileated, a downy quite frequently co-exist in the of wildlife enthusiasts. Vicki’s While the population of win- and a hairy - and 10 slate same territory. full report will be posted on the ter finches was dramatically coloured juncos. (St. Laurent Philip MacAdam reports community website at www. reduced this past winter, owing Academy’s Mike Leveillé also that his feeders have been newedinburgh.ca, but suffice it largely to a failure of the spruce American Goldfinch. reported large numbers of jun- inundated by American gold- to say that in the course of the cone crop in our area, I did dis- ever, the goldfinches are back cos around the Marsh on a finches, along with numerous day, she saw 51 species of birds cover a lively flock of 20-30 with a vengeance, and I can regular basis, so possibly the black-capped chickadees in ranging from the American house finches along Stanley regularly count a dozen at a New Edinburgh junco popula- the early stages of moulting, white pelican to 4 species of Avenue, on some occasions time at my feeding stations. tion - which was non-existent Northern cardinals and a pair heron - the Great Blue, the clustered in the gorgeous blue As I write in early March, the this year, at least in my experi- of what he tentatively identi- Little Blue, the Tricoloured spruce in front Governor’s males are still in their dull, ence - relocated down the road fies as purple finches, though and the Black-crowned Night Walk Retirement Residence, olive-coloured winter plum- to the Manor Park area!) he concedes that given the rel- heron, the white and the glossy and on others, congregating at age, but in the coming weeks In his own neighbourhood ative rarity of this species these Ibis, the roseate Spoonbill, the the edge of Stanley Park near will begin their spring moult, in Manor Park, Dave encoun- days, the may in fact be house Green-winged and the Blue- the Keefer Street entrance. In when the old feathers are tered 2 American robins and finches (which are anything winged Teal, the Common the drab landscape of the late pushed out and replaced by several European starlings, but rare!) Moorhen, the American Coot, the brilliant yellow and black while in the area around the the Greater and the Lesser winter, the rosy red colour Vicki Metcalfe, our regu- of the male house finch is a plumage of the breeding sea- Rockclffe Airport, he came Yellowlegs and the Marbled son. Ornithologists conclude across a Northern shrike, lar “Foreign Correspondent,” Godwit. Interested birders welcome sight, and reportedly spent part of February on comes from the pigment con- that the purpose of this trans- a.k.a. the “Butcher Bird” should check out all the details formation is like that of the thanks to its particularly brutal Jekyll Island off the coast of on the website. tained in its food during the Georgia, a magnificent bird- moulting season. Perhaps not male house finch, i.e. to attract feeding habits. Where the Birds Are a mate, and it is speculated ing site from which she has surprisingly, the female of the reported each winter for sev- Energetic birders, who want species selects the reddest male that the goldfinch’s unusually to make the most of the excit- late breeding season (July to eral years. Thanks in part to she can get during the breeding the unseasonably cold weath- ing spring migration season by season, presumably calculating September) is dictated by the moving beyond their backyards timing of the moulting pro- er this year, the bird popula- that a brightly coloured mate tion on Jekyll itself was less and our immediate neighbour- should be a bold defender of cess. hood, can find a comprehen- By now most readers will abundant than usual, although the nest. Vicki did spot hooded mer- sive list of the best birding have had the pleasure of hear- locations in the region (as well ing the melodious conjugal gansers, a juvenile bald eagle on the hunt, several flocks of as maps of how to get there, duet of mating Northern car- and lists of the species likely to dinals. While they too have mourning doves, and numer- Photo: ecobirder ous red-tailed hawks, which be found at each location) on been around throughout the Northern shrike. the Ottawa Field Naturalists’ winter, they have only recently she picked out on the road trip down to Georgia. Club website at www.ofnc.ca/ resumed their glorious vocalis- birding/wheretogo/index.html. ing as the breeding season gets The Northern shrike is a pred- The birding highlight of her underway, and their territory is atory song bird, which breeds staked out and fiercely defend- in the Arctic taiga and tun- ed. Like the house finch, car- dra, but spends its winters in dinals were also exploited as a this part of the world. At first House finch. valuable caged bird in the 19th glance, it is relatively innocu- House finches were original- Century, when thousands were ous in appearance, with a gray ly introduced to Eastern North trapped in their southern range back, whitish throat and chest, America in the 1940’s when a and shipped to northern mar- black wings and tail marked group of them was turned loose kets, as well as to Europe. The with white patches, and (a first in Long Island, New York after practice eventually came to an clue perhaps!) a bandit’s black an abortive attempt to sell them end with the passage of the mask. On closer inspection, as caged birds, or “Hollywood Migratory Birds Act in 1918, however, it has a thick, men- Finches.” Since then, their and in the course of the last acing bill which is notched numbers have exploded, with century, the cardinal’s range at the end to tear the flesh of the population across North has steadily expanded north, its prey. It feeds on small- America now estimated at up following the Mississippi River er birds, small mammals and to 1.4 billion birds. As I noted and its tributaries. They are insects, often impaling them in my recent encounters, they now widespread in this region, on thorns, spines or barbed are extremely sociable birds, and a welcome yearlong pres- wire (sometimes while they are and tend to hang out in large ence in our urban landscape. still alive…) to be consumed later when other food supplies flocks of a hundred or more. Counting Crows A helpful clue to their iden- run out. Like the American No survey of the birds in our kestrel, the shrike will sit for tification, if you aren’t close community would be complete enough to spot the red heads hours on an exposed perch without mention of the ubiq- waiting and watching for its and breasts of the males, is uitous American crow, which that they tend to perch at the next meal, swooping down to has been around this winter seize its prey near the ground highest point in the tree, fre- and early spring in significant quently drawing attention to and killing the hapless victim numbers. Much like the ever- by biting through its neck. Its themselves with their cheerful present black-capped chicka- warbling song. call is as unattractive as its dee, the crow is perpetually feeding habits, consisting of a Thankfully American gold- vocalising and most often in finches also stayed around this barrage of harsh, rasping notes, motion, but unlike its more trills and whistles. winter, though until recently, diminutive counterpart, its did not deign to visit my lonely Expert birder Edwin presence is anything but cheer- Daudrich, following up my backyard nyjer seed feeders, ful and beguiling! possibly because of the lack tip about the Great Horned of protective cover around the Reports from Our Readers: Owl in Pine Hill Woods, dis- 1500 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON leafless mountain ash where Manor Park naturalist Dave covered instead a Barred Owl (613) 521-7333 the feeders hang. Now, how- Collyer reports that in the in the middle of the woods, Page 40 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 paycheque dates is often the lord and collect cheques from Catch Up at Any Age for Retirement right choice. The point is to paying tenants. stash your savings where you The advice in this article is By Paul James likely take some time before on things that are not essential. “can’t touch it” and spend the the same advice I give to all WOW. You have a wonder- you achieve your goals (espe- Everyone has something they rest guilt free. Send your money my clients looking to build ful life, with great friends, a cially if you have started in can give up to save money: e.g. to registered tax deferred plans their wealth. The only dif- caring family and a job you your 40’s or later), but it surely cut extra TV channels, smok- first like RRSPs and TFSAs ference is that if you are a actually enjoy. You have been can be done. ing, or even driving to work. and then into saving accounts late starter, you may have to working relentlessly the past Now that you have decided to The results can be BIG: if and non-registered accounts. put in more effort and dis- years to please others around save for retirement you need to you and your spouse manage cipline. Use all the tools at you, most of the time at your put into place a plan and a set to save $15 (each) a day by Invest in growth Because you started a little your disposal like tax-deferred expense. But now you’ve real- of goals. Your goals will be the cutting on unnecessary spend- accounts, automatic savings, ized that you have to make it key to your success because ing at age 50, by the time late we need to speed up the process. This is achieved by low-risk investing, and appre- for yourself, you need a plan, you need to know what you you reach 70, these savings ciating real estate. Once your a retirement plan; but haven’t want and how to achieve it invested at 8% per year could investing in tax deferred plans and in stocks (as opposed to plan is in place you will feel started saving. The question (realistically). People with a amount to around $500,000! a greater sense of control over is how can you catch up; how clear picture of what they want bonds). Stocks tend to keep up Eliminate debt with the cost of living and can your future. can you make up for all those have better odds of achieving OMG I have to have it, now! years? The answer is relatively their goals: outline the actions provide income at lower tax Paul James is a financial This should no longer be fol- rates. Follow proper investing advisor with Ten Star simple: a solid plan and a set to be taken and a deadline lowed by the sound of a credit of goals (not to mention an to achieve them. WRITE IT by putting “your eggs in dif- Financial Inc. card smacked onto the counter. ferent baskets”, split between advisor you can trust). It will DOWN! The power of the The crippling interest that we written word is priceless. Once stocks and bonds, and consider IT’S SPRING! pay on credit card and other risk for return. Consult a good you have all of this, you can loan balances can amount to build a plan to catch up and investment advisor if this is too more than the price of the much for you to undertake. pave the way towards a com- items we purchased if we carry fortable retirement. You may the balance indefinitely. Get Own your house outright have to consider the following away from high interest rate by Housing cost will be your big- in order to save effectively. consolidating your debt onto a gest expense so paying it off as Slash Spending lower interest rate like a line of soon as possible will provide This is probably the most credit or mortgage. you with the most breathing room. Servicing a $200,000 important element and likely Save like a squirrel the difference between a suc- mortgage could cost you as Well you don’t actually have much as $700,000 before cessful and a failed retirement to store your money in a tree Keep children, dogs and plan. You might tell yourself taxes. This figure contains the yourself well away from but the next best thing is likely cost of the interest on the loan that if you make a lot of money, a high interest savings account the river! you need not worry about your and the money you made and or tax-deferred investment paid on taxes. Retiring in your Check eaves and spending; but remember, build- account. You should make this foundations for leaks. ing wealth is not about making debt-free home is key because process as easy as possible to you might experience lower Verify that your sump May 10 a lot of money but how you increase your chances of suc- pump is in good working manage the money you have. income and struggle paying cess. Choosing an automatic for the home. If you own your order. The real issue is how to avoid saving plan that matches your burning every dollar you earn home already, become a land- April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 41 A Dinner Fit for Royalty By Joseph Cull Hats off to Cindy Ryley, Queen of the Kitchen, along with her merrymakers and conspira- tors Catherine and Jonathan RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 words, Blake (Cindy’s daughter payable on submission of ad. Public service ads (such as and son-in-law), and neigh- bouring sommeliers, Pierre lost & found) free. Call Cindy Parkanyi, 745-8734 or email Deschamps and Nicole Vallée! [email protected]. In late January, this talented NEW PARENTS! I am a brand crew prepared an extravagant DOG/CAT WALKING AND new parent and new to New evening of mouth-watering SITTING - Your house Edinburgh and I would love to gourmet dishes chosen in trib- plants are also safe with me! plan meet-ups or stroller walks ute to Julia Child, along with Emergency and regular daily with others in the area. If inter- carefully selected wine pair- walking. References. Liba ested, give a call: (613) 858 ings which greatly enriched the Bender: 613-746-4884. 4381. dining experience at Catherine From l to r: Cindy Ryley, Pierre Deschamps, Catherine Blake, and Jonathan’s lovely house LUNENBURG RENTAL Large Jonathon Blake and Nicole Vallée. APT CHIHUAHUA PUPPY at 185 Stanley Avenue here in 5 bedroom house on Lunenburg Art of French Cooking, with feeling immensely grateful, for sale. 3 months old. Litter New Edinburgh. harbour in Nova Scotia. each course expertly paired exhilarated and ….well okay, trained and ready to go home This evening of fine dining Flexible weekly/monthly rent- and revelry was Cindy’s gener- with wines chosen by Pierre tipsy! Heartfelt thanks to Cindy with you now! Shots are up-to- als. Call 613-232-4921 or email ous donation to the hugely suc- and Nicole. While this obliging and her team for an evening to date. Call Sandra at 613-738- [email protected]. cessful Cocktails for Crichton duo of qualified sommeliers remember, and all in a worthy 2231. auction last October. As most offered commentaries on each cause! readers know, Cindy was a of the wines and its contribu- founding partner of Ryley tion to the meal, Cindy and her 7th Annual Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair Maclachlan Caterers (the helpers were hard at work in precursor of Epicuria), and the kitchen, and the results did There is no better place to offered her legendary cooking not disappoint. celebrate Earth Week than skills in the preparation of a six It was truly an evening filled at the 7th Annual Ottawa course dinner for eight people. with heart, passion for food, Eco-Stewardship Fair on Auction Committee stalwart much laughter and lively con- Saturday, April 24 at the RA Hilary Armstrong was the versation—all of it rooted in Centre. lucky winner of the bidding a collective commitment to You will get to sample some for this item, and generously the continued viability of the wonderful local food along chose to invite the other mem- Crichton Cultural Community with a taste of the best in local bers of the Committee to the Centre, for whose benefit the wine and beer. See some of feast. As mentioned earlier, event was organized. Cindy the unique and creative pieces the menu was carefully chosen and her gang of foodies spared by area eco-artists and check Last year’s Eco-Stewardship Fair attracted close to 5,000 visi- from the cookbooks of Julia no expense in preparing and out dozens of practical innova- tors who came to see the latest in environment-friendly prod- Child, including both volumes hosting this unforgettable eve- tions for green living that will ucts and services showcased by over 100 exhibitors. of the legendary Mastering the ning, and all the guests left save you money and help the planet. at the Ottawa EcoFair. sible by community volunteers There is something for every- This grassroots, community and the generous sponsorship one with exhibits in Health, event continues to build on support of the TD Friends of Antiques Appraisal at Beauty and Fashion, Energy, those traditions. It will feature the Environment Foundation, Home and Garden, Nature, food demonstrations by local the Ottawa Citizen, Enbridge Mom and Babies, Eco-Tourism chef, Jacqueline Jolliffe of the Gas Distribution Inc., the City MacKay United Church and Recreation. Red Apron, a popular fresh of Ottawa and Rogers TV. On Saturday April 24 MacKay Carlile will give the history of New this year is a Bike meal service that offers sophis- United will be holding an each item along with the mar- Festival. Ride your bike to ticated comfort food, a Taste of Mark it in your calendar now. Antiques Appraisal Day. ket value/ estate value/ insur- the EcoFair and reduce your Ottawa’s Countryside offering The Ottawa EcoFair will take Janet Carlile, an independent ance value and she will explain ecological footprint! After you sweet and savoury treats from place on Saturday, April 24, and accredited antiques valuer the difference. lock up, you can stop by the the Valley and back by popular 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm at will be on site to evaluate items The morning session is from tents set up outside the north demand the 100 Mile lunch, the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside brought in by the general pub- 9:00 am – 12:30 pm with a half entrance and check out the created by talented RA Centre Drive, with free admission and lic. hour break. variety of bikes on display and Chef, Darcy Ryman. parking. For more information Ms. Carlile’s expertise is The afternoon session is from stay for a bike repair and safety This free event is made pos- visit www.ottawaecofair.ca. in appraising fine art, furni- 2:00 pm – 4: 30 pm. demonstration. ture and decorative arts with There will be a charge of The 2010 Ottawa Eco- an emphasis on European and $25 for 1 item, and $15 for Stewardship Fair is the region’s Canadian antiques and fine art. 1 additional item. There is a longest-standing environmental She has undertaken apprais- limit of 2 items per registrant. event. Each year, it has grown als of government department Fee includes light lunch. Please in popularity. Last year’s event collections and is an apprais- note that large furniture cannot was a major success with over er for the Canadian Museum be accommodated. 100 exhibitors and activities of Civilization, the Redpath Cost to attend as a spectator that attracted close to 5,000 Museum in Montreal and the only is $10 per session or $15 visitors. Yet it still has that laid House of Commons, among which includes a light lunch. back and friendly atmosphere others. She currently writes the This is a wonderful oppor- that brings many people back Antiques at Home column for tunity to solve the mystery of year after year. the Canadian House and Home a family heirloom or just to When it comes to the envi- magazine and appears as an come and learn more about the ronment and the health of our expert appraiser on the CBC’s world of antiques. families, we can’t do every- Canadian Antiques Roadshow. For more information please thing, but each of us can do There will be a morning and call either: 613-749-8707 or something. Finding out how an afternoon session where Ms. 613-741-8835. has become an annual tradition Page 42 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2010 Burgh Easter and Lenten Services ST. LUKE LUTHERAN Easter Sunday, April 4 ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH Bulletin One combined service at CHURCH 326 MacKay Street 11:00 am ONLY. 125 MacKay Street Board Maundy Thursday, April 1 As we joyfully celebrate the Maundy Thursday, April 1 7:30 am resurrection together, come 7:30 pm. Holy Eucharist early (9:30 a.m.) for Easter Thur, April 8 & Fri, April 9, Good Friday, April 2 Good Friday, April 2 7:30 pm Tickets are $20 and can be Breakfast! reserved at 613-860-2371 or 10:30 am 10 am. The Celebration of LISGAR DRAMA CLUB purchased at Rockcliffe Photo Easter Sunday, April 4 ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Lord’s Passion. production, The Imaginary on Beechwood. Sunrise Service 7:30 am CHURCH Easter Sunday, April 4 Invalid, will be presented Easter Worship 10:45 am. 270 Crichton Street 8:15 am. Holy Communion in the Lisgar Auditorium. Sat, April 24 10:30 am. Holy Eucharist Tickets available at the door, Maundy Thursday, April 1 ANTIQUES EVALUATION ST. ANDREW’S 7:30 pm $10 Adults, $5 Students. This PRESBYTERIAN MACKAY UNITED 17th-century satire of the DAY with Janet Carlile at Good Friday, April 2 MacKay United Church. CHURCH CHURCH medical profession, was first Wellington at Kent 11 am 39 Dufferin Road (at MacKay performed in February 1673 Easter Sunday, April 4 Street) in Paris to amuse King Louis Sat, April 24 Good Friday, April 2 11 am. A traditional service Morning Devotions 8:00 am Easter Sunday, April 4 XIV. Don’t miss this chance ECO-STEWARDSHIP FAIR Worship Service 10:00 am to see a great classic comedy! of readings and choral music, 10:30 am with Communion Check ou the latest and green- including the premiere of Fri, April 9 & Sat, April 10, est in health and beauty, Christus factus est by Gilles 7:30 pm energy, food, transporation, Leclerc. recreation and lots more. RA ANJALI & COMPANY: Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Fri, May 14, 7 - 9 pm Sat, June 5 dant video maker and profes- Dance Video, Masks The 613-321-6193. WINE & CHEESE GOOD COMPANIONS sor, questions the fragile rela- Goddess Revealed - Arts www.ottawaecofair.ca. tionship she maintains with Court Theatre (2 Daly Ave) GATHERING for Art Exhibit WALK OF AGES. Join us at and Sale at the Rockcliffe our upcoming walking event the broadcasting industry and April 9-10, 7.30 pm Sun, April 25 its platforms, in her exhibi- A reception with Indian Reitrement Residence. 15% to raise funds to help seniors OTTAWA B&B AND INN of sales will be donated to the age well. You can walk for our tion Une minute pour un carré snacks follows (Included in blanc (One minute for a white the price of admission) TOUR - Check out some of Crichton Cultural Community organization or another char- Ottawa’s most beautiful and Centre. For info contact ity that you wish to support. square), presented at Centre $25 adults $22 seniors and d’artistes Voix Visuelle, 81 students (613) 564-7240 historic buildings. Call 613- Ingrid McCarthy at 613-860- For more info go to http:// 237-6089 for more info. 2371. thegoodcompanions.ca/docu- Beechwood Avenue. 11 am www.culturalhorizons.ca. to 4 pm, from Tuesday to Sat, May 15, 8:30 pm ments/WOApledgeform.pdf Sat, April 10, 10 am - 6 pm Sun, April 25, noon - 4 pm or call 613-236-0428. Come Saturday. JUST DANCE FUNRaiser for Sun, April 11, noon - 5 pm DIVA DELITE FOR out, have breakfast, and lis- Ongoing the YM YWCA at the Glebe ten to the music of our very BOOK SALE - Donated books, DIABETES FUNDRAISER. Community Centre, 175 Third COMMUNITY BULLETIN collectors table, DVDs, CDs, Richelieu Vanier Community own Grey Jazz Big Band. Big Ave. Tickets are $50 at the prizes and lots of fun! BOARD Do you have a notice Videos, Tapes, LPs. Rockcliffe Centre. Catering by David YM YWCA. you would like posted in Park Community Hall, 380 Smith; personal pamper- Fri, June 11, 7:30 pm the Display Case outside the Springfield Rd. Proceeds ing courtesy of Celadon Wed, May 19, 7 pm CCCC’s at 200 Crichton? support the Rockcliffe Park Spa, Narimane Hair Design SPRING CONCERT: From HERITAGE LECTURE enti- Contact Isobel Bisby by email Branch of the Ottawa Public Ave Maria to Amazing Grace and James Pickard, RMT; tled The Dismantling of the ([email protected] ) or Library. Cash and cheques - An Evening of Favourite “Runway Fashion” and Silent Concrete World by Michael leave the notice in her mail- only please. Sacred Music at MacKay Auction. Dan “Elvis” Burgess Larass at the Edinburgh box at 143 Crichton. Please performing! Tickets: $47 United Church. Featuring: indicate for how long you Sat, April 15, 3 - 5 pm Retirement Residence. Open Soprano Parvaneh Eshghi, with $27 tax receipt from the to the public. wish the posting to last. FOOD MATTERS a com- Canadian Diabetes Assoc. Mezzo Soprano Sheryn Sauvé, munity workshop on mak- Contact 613-521-1978 or Thur, May 27, 10 am - 4 pm Piano Accompanist Frédéric DIRECTORY OF ing food choices for good diabetesdivadelite@gmailcom. Lacroix. Tickets: Adults $15, RESOURCES FOR SENIOR health and a small footprint. IODE Laurentian Chapter’s Seniors and Students $10. CITIZENS of Ottawa for 2010 49th annual House and Hosted by NecoE and Leaf, Sun, May 2, 7:30 pm Proceeds for MacKay’s new is now available at the Senior Garden Tour. 6 beauti- grand piano. Citizens Council of Ottawa, two local environmental MACKAY UNITED CHURCH groups. Dufferin Room of 200 ful homes and gardens will 250 City Centre Ave, Ste 302, CHAMBER MUSIC series be on display. Tickets are Ongoing until Apr 20 for $5 ($4 for individual mem- Crichton. final concert will present $25.00 each. Available as of ART EXHIBITION - Izabel bers of Council) or by mail for Brahms’ String Sextet No.2 in Sat, April 17, 8 am to 5 pm mid-April at retailers across Barsive, visual artist, indepen- $8. 613-234-8044. G major, Op.36. Tickets are Ottawa including Mood Moss SOFTBALL ONTARIO $20 adults, $15 students and Flowers on Beechwood and CERTIFIED FAST PITCH seniors at the door or at the Thyme and Times Past on OR SLO-PITCH UMPIRE. Leading Note on Elgin or at MacKay St. The Level-I clinic will be held Books on Beechwood. on Saturday and the Level-II Sun, May 30 clinic is scheduled for Sunday Sat, May 8, 8 am - 4 pm RACE WEEKEND CHEERING April 18, 8 am to 5 pm. All ANNUAL PLANT SALE STATION - Come out and clinics will take place at organized by the Crichton cheer on thousands of runners the RA Centre on Riverside Community Council at the as they pass through our great Drive. To register please con- Stanley Park Fieldhouse. Community. The theme of our tact George Findley at 613- cheering station this year is 722-2620 or Gary Callaghan Sat, May 8, 10 am - 4 pm Disco, so wigs, silver, gold, at 613-599-8933. bright colors, platform shoes, PARK & RIVER CLEANUP April 22-24, 29-30, 7:30 pm have fun with it!!! Festivities Meet at the Stanley Park begin at 8:15 am. Location NEW EDINBURGH Fieldhouse for this annual to be determined. Check the PLAYERS present Shaw’s event. Sturdy shoes or boots website and bulletin boards Getting Married at MacKay and work gloves recom- for updates. United Church Memorial Hall. mended. April 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 43 The Chedore family on Crichton Street welcomes their new cat, 3 year old Gilbert (adopted from the Ottawa Humane Society). Raymond and Joyce Dubuc (Vaughan) are proud to announce the birth of their third granddaughter, Grace Rae Sloan Dubuc, who was born February 2, 2010. Parents are Pascal Dubuc and Roxy Clark. Big sisters, Harmony and Maya are thrilled. Photo: Louise Imbeault Elvis (Del MacMillan of Tweed Ontario, 75 years old) with NES Jailhouse rockers at the New Edinburgh Square Rock-a-Thon . for the the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Farewell ebration was pre-empted by a trip to emerg. Not to worry, we April for a two year stint in are assured that a new celebra- Botswana where she will be Pets Jeannine Salisbury (Vaughan) tion is ‘in the works’! passed away on March 19. doing good work and promises Janine was predeceased by her Martin Lipman (Ivy Crescent) to report back to the Burgh on The cat came back – Simon husband Brian and daughter has been photographing the her adventures. (Noel) that is. After the neigh- Carol. Our condolences to her Canadian artist winners of the Welcome Rae Sloan Dubuc. bourhood had been plastered sons, Rob and David and her Governor General’s Visual and with posters, Simon was locat- grandchildren. Media Awards (VAMA) for the ed at the Humane Society. past 6 years. His work will Comings & Goings Somehow he had ended up at Margaret Mary Roche be featured on the March 25 Bank and Kilborne. passed peacefully on March online edition of Guerrilla Paula Pincombe and Roland Keenan Wellar (Stanley 15, 2010 – Our condolenc- Magazine; a magazine about Legault (Noel) travelled Ave) filed this report: “I had es to her daughter Patricia cultural issues and artists. to New Zealand for 10 days a HILARIOUS Duncan The Roche (Noel), son-in-law Pat Martin’s work will be shown – Paula’s Mom stayed with Dog sighting recently...I could Woodcock and grandchildren, at the National Gallery at an Louisa and Charlotte and the see him from my window very Charlie and Anna. event hosted by Guerrilla on Torrie clan was a great help agitated at something coming March 25. In addition to still Mackay United mourned the to her. up the street; he was liter- photographs, this year Martin loss of two of their longest and ally bouncing up and down also shot videos of the artists. Princesses Alice and Louisa most faithful members with the and back and forth with his These videos will be shown (Noel) saw Disney on Ice and deaths of Arthur Menzies and face jutting between the iron during the opening of the thought that it was wonderful. Mrs. Bryant and Rev. Clunie Graham Hudson. bars - turned out it was a skate- Awards also at the National display the new pew cushions. A well known comedian (well- boarder on the other side of Gallery on March 31, hosted known on a certain block any- Mrs Joyce Bryant a long time the street. Freaked him right Congratulations by the Canada Council for the way) reported that neighbour- resident of New Edinburgh and out. Duncan’s owner came out Arts. hood snowmen had started dis- now living at the Edinburgh and they had a conversation Denise Belanger (MacKay), appearing mid-March. Retirement Residence donated that ended with a pointed fin- Paul Chedore (Crichton Cameron Smith and Renata crimson red velvet seat cush- ger to the door and Duncan Street) and Inge Vander Horst Frankovich (Vaughan) cel- The coach of a West Virginia ions for all the pews of St. sniffed and went inside with an (Springfield) all recently turned ebrated the Olympics by vol- hockey team in town for a Bartholomew’s church. Mrs indignant trot. Duncan...a true 40. Congratulations. unteering. Renata was selected tournament wanted his young to be Assistant Chief Medical Bryant said she made the dona- neighbourhood eccentric! hockey players to experience a tion because the church and 51 candles for Pat Imbeault Officer for the Canadian Team. true outdoor hockey game (no the little leprechaun of Ivy Cameron was working with the especially Reverend David boards). Of course, our rink Clunie had been so kind to her crescent, fondly known as Biathlon events, even having a was perfect for this. Thanks to ROCKY by the neighbours. chance to ski in a television test during her illness last year. The Roger Hardy who helped out cushions were custom made No traditional cake for this St event with many of the athletes and the CCC who provided the Patrick’s Day baby, just a huge and other support staff. and fitted by a company from team with hot chocolate for a Texas. A special ceremony was caramel-chocolate covered perfect ending to the day. apple on a stick - his favourite Best wishes to Pierre and held at the church on Sunday, treat. Bonne Fête Patrice. Elaine Fuoco (Vaughan) who David Tobin reports that December 27 indicating that celebrated their 30th anni- daughter Emilie, a journalism the cushions were dedicated to versary in March by taking a graduate, is leaving in early the church from Joyce Bryant. Caribbean cruise.

Welcome Photo: Louise Imbeault Seanna and Mike Kreager, Liba Bender, on her way to their children Bryan and the Humane Society Fur Photo: Louise Imbeault Amelia and their little dog Ball fundraiser. Pat Imbeault turned 51! named Klover moved to 55 Queen Victoria from Orillia Deadline for Happy 14th birthday to Nicholas Ontario and are all loving the Parkanyi of Avon Lane who Burgh. submissions is is now the proud owner of a Seanna is a professional pho- vintage 1911 Heintzman Baby tographer who photographs Grand upright piano. anything, but mostly special- izes in weddings and fami- May 10 Happy Birthday to Queen ly portraits. Seanna Kreager [email protected] Victoria Ave resident Elizabeth Photography http://www. The Chedore chillins’ hanging loose with newcomer to the fam- Jorgensen whose birthday cel- skphoto.ca/. ily, Gilbert the cat. Not the...

April 1, 2010

Photo: NTNEN Staff Ward Councillor Jacques Legendre came out to see what the Burgh’s newest tourist event Feathered Follies was all about and ended up lending a hand to the hard-working blasting crew. By Tammy Tweet van emblazoned with the sig- NTNEN’s Birding Chick nature green EAP logo. Tourism “Boom” in the Burgh Spring is here folks, and those Once again our faithful read- By NTNEN Staff to bring some added pomp and for the upsurge in visitors to feathered friends of ours are ers have sent us loads of inter- If you have been wonder- ceremony to the event. When our corner of Ottawa is that returning to the neighbourhood esting sightings in the neigh- ing about the camera-toting asked about this possibility, a the local pub is fast becoming in droves. Readers can’t fail to bourhood, notably the very swarms that have descended Tourism Ottawa spokesperson a mecca of sorts for Buzztime have spotted the record-break- rare Podium Warbler with on the Burgh of late, won- commented, “It is definitely Trivia gamers around North ing numbers of wild turkeys its remarkable gold, silver der no more. Tourism is up something we are looking at. America. which have flooded the area in and bronze-coloured plumage. in New Edinburgh, way up. Ottawa is known for its festi- Buzztime is a live online recent weeks, causing monu- Coincidentally, this little beau- In fact, business has been so vals and early spring tends to trivia game that pits players mental traffic jams on Burgh ty showed up on the day of the brisk that Kate Croissant of be lacking in that regard. This from establishments across the streets (their disregard for the final Canada/US Men’s Hockey Ned’s Bed & Breakfast can’t could nicely bridge the gap continent against each other. rules of the road is legend- Game, apparently attempting to keep up. When asked why they between February’s “They come to meet and test ary), and creating chaos in the look through a picture window come here she replied, “They and April’s Tulip Festival.” their skill against one of the cat and dog population, which at the flat screen TV in bird- come for the spectacle. The When asked by reporters what reigning champions of the seems torn between the duel- er Frankie Feathers’ Mackay annual blasting on the Rideau it’s like to blast the Rideau, game,” explains Pub Manager ling instincts of hunger and Street residence. has become the seminal spring Tom Mortimer (retired) of Paul O’Pint. Using the moni- horror. As birders are aware, Other notable finds includ- event. People come from all the blasting crew had this to ker ‘gargoyle’ our neighbour- wild turkeys are so named for ed a pair of Plaid-breasted over the world to witness this say, “Well, it’s pretty much hood luminary has been qui- their distinctive “yee-haw!” Boobies, foraging at the base unique and mesmerizing spec- like any other regular job eh, etly ascending the Buzztime vocalisation (song, it isn’t), of the Thomas Mackay his- tacular. It is the first stop of except maybe for the explo- world rankings and is now “the along with their penchant for toric plaque on Sussex; a small a larger spring holiday tour sions and being out on the ice. one to beat”. noisy nocturnal partying. flock of charming little tuft- that includes sugar-bushing in And it’s something you get the Not everyone is pleased that To the amazement of ed tartlets outside the bakery Vermont and concludes with feel for after a while. In my New Edinburgh is now ‘on the RCMP detachment at on Beechwood; a ceramic- the Cherry Blossom festival in day the new guys learned fast the map’. Some local commu- 24 Sussex, massive flocks of crowned kinglet, and its mate, Washington DC.” enough—like not to start from nity groups are worried that the these turkeys converged on the the less flashy queenlet, nesting In fact, the event has garnered shore going outward. A couple higher visibility will bring other Prime Minister’s residence, on the window sill of the local so much interest that the City of times over the falls and a problems such as increased and were apparently headed dental clinic; and of course, is contemplating erecting tem- guy generally starts to get the traffic congestion, noise pol- for the swimming pool when large numbers of O Canada porary viewing stands begin- hang of it. It’s one thing to land lution (what with whirlygigs they were intercepted by beefy Geese swarming the banks of ning next year to make visitors in ordinary water when you do and horns and all) and littering. bodyguards who (somewhat the Rideau River, and regaling more comfortable. There is go over – quite another when They will be working with the anomalously) were heard area residents with their sig- even talk of creating a special it’s a big honkin’ ice jam.” City to develop an appropriate clucking “here, chicky, chicky” nature National Anthem-like ‘Blasting the Rideau’ Festival Another, lesser known reason mitigation plan so stay tuned. in a frantic, but ultimately call (traditional version). As futile, attempt to redirect the always, there was no short- birds back out the gate. In the age of sleazy starlings, flighty Canadians Prorogue Income Taxes end, the guards received light- finches, wobble-necked ning-speed approval for a Wild woodpeckers and bad-assed By Naughton Peyroal to encourage Canadians to pay in its campaign to convince Turkey Relocation Project blackbirds (sorry, but they eat The Revenue Accounting their taxes. De L’Argent went Canadians to pay their taxes by under the Government’s their young—what else would Office (RAO) is finding itself on to say, “Obviously we can’t the April 30 deadline. “The fact Economic Action Plan, and the you call them?) in uncharted waters these days. throw everyone in jail, but just of the matter is that Canadians flock was spirited away in a Ah, Spring! With the deadline for filing what we can do is being dis- have had enough of being told income taxes fast approaching, cussed in-camera. That is the what to do and when to do it by the revenue office reports it has normal process we follow in governments, bureaucrats and received just one return as of dealing with public issues in an bailed-out corporations who Annual Weed Sale March 31. open and transparent way.” seemed to rewrite the rules RAO spokesperson Donny Meanwhile Hugh Kinbightme whenever it suits them,” he April 1 Only!!! de L’Argent revealed today of the Organisation for added. in the Park ... Be there or be square that the office was seeking Canadians Rejecting Arbitrary The Revenue Office Minister advice from “some very impor- Proroguing of Parliaments was unavailable for comment tant consultants” to ascertain (OCRAPP) wished the govern- while he “awaits instructions 1 to 6 am which course of action to take ment “all the luck in the world” from a higher authority.”