Three Superpowers Everyone Should Have

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SUPER-LIVER, SUPER-LOVER, SUPER-LISTENER: THREE SUPERPOWERS EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE PHOTO: NATALI TRIVUNCIC NATALI PHOTO: Kellylee Evans, jazz singer and survivor extraordinaire, spoke in May to the students at Mutchmor Public School on how to develop resilience. Check out her paintings in this month’s GNAG Art Show May 7 to June 7 at the Glebe Community Centre.

By Natali Trivuncic later passed away. Evans said this it’s important to listen to your inner we do in our everyday life can make made her realize how short life is. voice. Evans refers to being a super- us happy. For Evans, a bath is one of Kellylee Evans, Glebe resident, has She tells the kids at Mutchmor to listener as being in tune with your those things. had her share of trying times. Many do what makes their heart sing and inner voice. She said if she had lis- Evans said it was important to speak of them could have killed her, but for Evans that was singing. While she tened to her inner voice she may not to the kids at Mutchmor about resili- Evans does not dwell on the “what if;” wanted to make her family proud, she have been struck by lightning. ence because it is the only thing that instead she looks at the “what now.” also wanted to be proud herself. She Although she could not hold her kept her going. “Every single day if I Evans, a jazz and soul singer and decided that her university degree own microphone, Evans continued to have resilience and that’s the one skill recipient of a Juno in 2011, was asked could wait while she pursued her pas- tour the world, doing what made her that will bring me through any life to speak to the children at Mutchmor sion for singing. heart sing. situation,” said Evans, adding “I’ve Public School on May 7 about resili- Not fulfilling a New Year’s Through all her hardships, Evans had so many periods where I didn’t ence. She began with her song “Built resolution does not usually have con- said the most important thing she know what was going to come next, if to Fly,” that’s about overcoming life’s sequences, but Evans said not sticking learned is to be a super-lover. She I was going to be able to get up again, obstacles. The song is the perfect to hers almost cost her life. Evans was spoke about the importance of self- if I was going to be able to leave the segue into Evans’s speech on how to struck by lightning while washing care and asked the kids to think about house, so the only thing that’s gotten be a resilient person. dishes, which left her in a wheelchair five things they like to do to take care me through is resilience.” Evans said the first thing she learned for months. Evans’s story is not only a of themselves or to put themselves was to be a super-liver. Her mother cautionary tale of what not to do dur- in a better mood. From some of the Natali Trivuncic is a student in the was diagnosed with cancer and a year ing a lightning storm but also why answers it was clear that the things Carleton journalism program.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS WHAT’S INSIDE May 26...... Open Church gatherings, Southminster UC, 7:30–9 p.m. May 21...... Glebe Report AGM, GCC, 7 p.m. May 25 ...... The Great Glebe Garage & Sidewalk Sale 7 a.m.–3 p.m. May 26 ...... Europe Day, Hort Bldg, Lansdowne, Free, 9:30 a.m. May 26 ...... Bruckner’s Mass in E Minor, St. Joseph’s Ch., 174 Wilbrod St., 3 p.m. May 28 ...... GCA monthly meeting, GCC, 7 p.m. May 31, June 1, 2...Capital Spokes Bike Rally & Rodeo May 31, June 1 ...... Nosferatu, Seventeen Voyces, Glebe St. James UC 7:30 p.m. June 1 ...... Intergenerational Day The story of the pecan...... Page 22 If the shoe fits...... Page 18 June 2 ...... film Who Needs Church? Southminster United Church June 8, 9 ...... The New Art Festival, Central Park NEXT ISSUE: Friday, June 14, 2019 EDITORIAL DEADLINE: Friday, May 24, 2019 ADVERTISING ARTWORK DEADLINE*: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 June 19 ...... Glebe Community Association Annual General Meeting. GCC, 7 p.m *Book ads well in advance to ensure space availability.

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Located east of the waterfall inside Fifth+Bank 613-680-2600 beckmanwealthmanagement.ca 722 BANK STREET 613.230.5333 GOLDART.CA 2 Glebe Report May 17, 2019 ART The New Art Festival’s reputation precedes it By Michelle Potter for a better event. The birds were singing, the sun was shining and the large I first heard of the festival when I moved old tree I was set up under offered the to Ottawa in 1998. Of course, back then, perfect shade. The park was packed it was known as Art in the Park and I with people from open to close, all wasn’t yet part of the city’s art com- eager to walk, talk, peruse, purchase munity. But both friends and strangers and learn all about the artists and their kept mentioning the festival and what an work. There was colour and laughter interesting and unique event it was. My all around. And I even got to pet a few curiosity and my love for art and nature friendly dogs. It was such an incredible drew me in and I vowed not to miss weekend and I left the park with new it. When the festival weekend rolled friends, new stories and new inspiration. around months later, I gathered up a few This year, I’m involved behind the friends, a few snacks and a few dollars, scenes. I’m planning with the organiz- and made my way there. ers, who are professional, patient and What was not to love? The venue is kind. I’m talking with sponsors who stunning. Central Park is a beautiful support the festival every year because space centrally located in the Glebe. It’s they’re passionate about encouraging home to large, mature trees, a rolling local art and talent. I have the privilege creek and tons of adorable little critters. of viewing all the artists’ applications The park was full of people – couples, and am absolutely blown away by the families, people with their pets and those talent that surrounds us. I’m seeing the who ventured solo, knowing the quirky The New Art Festival happens June 8 and 9 in Central Park East, beside Patterson’s art community come together to share, art and characters they found would keep Creek. to excite, to express and to encourage. them in good company. And the art- It’s obvious to me, now more than ever, work was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Years later, after much dabbling, that meant in terms of amount of stock that this is one of the best events this Almost 200 artists displayed their colour, experimenting and struggling with my I had to make and bring. As a first- beautiful city has to offer. creativity and very souls for all to see. sewing machine, I became a part of timer, I had several questions, a couple It’s hard to describe the festival in a The space was filled to the brim with the city’s maker community. As such, of concerns and, truthfully, a little way that truly does it justice and that original paintings, sculptures, jewellery I began applying to all the craft shows self-doubt. I reached out to the maker really expresses its warmth, colour and and unique crafts. And the makers were and festivals. I was thrilled the first community – other artists who were excitement. No matter the capacity in all happy, smiley and more than willing time I was accepted to be a vendor at attending and the organizers of the fes- which you’re involved, The New Art to tell you all about their creations, their Ottawa’s longest running outdoor arts tival themselves – to get some answers Festival is truly one of a kind. processes and their inspirations. festival. But I knew that I had my work and maybe a bit of encouragement. It’s real people. It’s real art. And it’s That first visit turned into a day- cut out for me. It was to be the biggest The support I received was incredible. a really good time. long affair and I continued to stroll art show I’d done and despite having The organizers were quick to respond Join us, won’t you? the grounds long after my friends had visited several years in a row, I had no to my queries and thoughtful and car- The New Art Festival, June 8 and 9, left and my snacks had been eaten. I idea what to expect as a vendor. ing in their communications. And my Central Park in the Glebe. enjoyed the atmosphere and calibre The festival runs rain or shine, so I fellow artists were extremely support- of the art so much that visiting the knew I had to pack up my collection ive, encouraging, loving and abundant Michelle Potter is a local crafter, festival quickly became a much-antici- of tarps and bungee cords. It’s also a in their advice and guidance. art lover, event planner and snack pated summer tradition. two-day event and I had no idea what As a vendor, I couldn’t have asked enthusiast.

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This is a reminder that this annual mega neighbourhood recycling event is coming soon. This year’s sale date is Saturday, May 25, from roughly 8 a.m. till 3 p.m., though professionals and the savviest shoppers may be out much, much earlier. Bank Street merchants are also getting ready for their awesome sidewalk sale. Here’s hoping the sale brings on sunny, dry spring weather! If you’re selling from your private property or have permission to sell from someone else’s home, driveway or porch, and you are not selling cooked food, no registration, application or additional permission is needed to sell your stuff. If you are planning to sell hamburg-

ers, hotdogs or other cooked food, it is AL PATRICK PHOTO: important to know and comply with This year’s Great Glebe Garage Sale is on Saturday, May 25, bright and early! the city’s food regulations to make sure you meet food inspectors’ expect- hope that won’t happen again this ics recycling drop-off Saturday the found at ontarioelectronicstewardship. ations. You’ll need to apply to the city year, keep in mind that Bank and 25th, noon to 5 p.m., and all day Sun- ca/accepted-electronics-and-prod- at least two weeks before the sale (it’s O’Connor streets will be kept clear day the 26th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the uct-clarification. For early pickup or free). The city’s website Ottawa.ca for emergency vehicles with parking First Avenue side of the school. This assistance, please contact Judith Slater provides information about the city’s restrictions on sale day. is a fundraiser for Glebe’s environment at [email protected]. health-and-safety requirements as Remember too that, with the extra club, TWIGS. Acceptable electron- For lots more information and tips, well the online application. traffic during the sale and Ottawa ics include TVs, VCRs, DVD players, see the Glebe Community Associa- Everyone is strongly encouraged to Race Weekend, it may take you longer computer equipment – monitors, key- tion’s Great Glebe Garage Sale FAQs give 10 per cent of their sales to the to drive in and out of the neighbour- boards, hard drives, mice, Chrome or contact Colette Downie at gggs@ Ottawa Food Bank, which the Great hood so give yourself extra time. If books, laptops, tablets – phones, cam- glebeca.ca with any questions. Glebe Garage Sale has supported for possible, bike or walk. eras, speakers, stereo equipment, many years. We’re aiming to sur- Can’t make the sale and looking for printers, scanners, karaoke machines, Colette Downie is the volunteer pass last years’ total of $12,000. Your a place to donate your stuff to a great radios, radio alarms. No garden equip- coordinator of the Great Glebe online donation to the Ottawa Food cause? Ottawa Centre Refugee Action ment, power tools or kitchen appliances Garage Sale for the Glebe Community Bank, which can be made at ottawa- (OCRA) will once again be accepting will be accepted. A full list can be Association. foodbank.akaraisin.com, will truly donations of goods the Friday even- help feed those in need. Donations can ing before or the morning of the sale at also be mailed to the address on the the corner of Glebe and Lyon (164 and Glebe Community Association web- 166 Glebe Avenue). OCRA is continu- site (see below). ing to raise funds for refugee family Parking and traffic are always reunification. For more info see www. challenging on sale day. Last year, no- refugeeaction.ca or their article in this parking signs went up late on Bank edition of the Glebe Report. Street and some drivers were caught Don’t forget too that Glebe Collegi- by surprise when they received tick- ate Institute will again be holding its ets on Saturday morning. While we very popular annual free electron-

Ottawa Centre Refugee Action (OCRA) 3rd GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER

Hi neighbours! OCRA is having its third Great Glebe Garage Sale fundraiser. Help bring hope to a refugee and reunite refugee families. Since last year we have been working hard to raise the funds to sponsor close relatives of the Syrian and Eritrean refugees OCRA has helped settle in Ottawa, but we need your help. Please donate your items for sale and come visit us on May 25.

WHERE: 166 and 164 Glebe Avenue (corner of Lyon)

PROCEEDS: 10% to Ottawa Food Bank OCRA is having its third Great Glebe Garage 90% to fund refugee sponsorships Sale fundraiser – help us help refugees. by OCRA.

TO DONATE SALE ITEMS: Please bring them to Lyon Street, corner of Glebe Avenue (166 Glebe Avenue) on Friday, May 24 from 4 – 8 p.m., or Saturday, May 25 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

TO DONATE YOUR GARAGE SALE PROCEEDS TO OCRA: If you would like to help without moving your stuff, email [email protected] and we will bring you a sign for your driveway. Or donate your proceeds at refugeeaction.ca/donate. 4 Glebe Report May 17, 2019 EDITORIAL Images of the Glebe Glebe comings and goings

NEW TO THE GLEBE Last Train to Delhi: The rumour is that Christine Fletcher (who had The Tea Party at 103 Fourth Avenue) and her husband Surinder Singh will be opening Last Train to Delhi, an up- scale modern Indian restaurant, at that location. Not verified.

Top of the World Skateshop, coming June 1 to 581 Bank (former home of Yard Forward & Sew-On). They are moving from their location of 26 years on Rideau Street. “Top of the World is Ottawa’s oldest and largest independent skate and snow shop. Established in 1993, we have been supporting the local skateboard and snowboard community as well as providing access to the best skateboards, snowboards, footwear and related clothing available from around the world and right here at home.” (topoftheworld.com)

Lauft coming soon to 106 Exhibi- tion Way in Lansdowne. “Flexible smart workspace. We provide: work desks, private offices, meeting rooms, workshop space.” (On the window) “LAUFT is a smart work experi- PHOTO: KERRY SMITH KERRY PHOTO: ence for those who require flexible, innovative and productive work- Resilience space. Our simple booking platform allows you to book a consistent If you Google “resilience” you get “act of god.” Its underlying assump- do something about future flooding, work experience in convenient lo- “the capacity to recover quickly tion is that some things just happen through changes in construction tech- cations.” (lauft.work) from difficulties, toughness” or al- to us and there’s no way they can be niques, better flood plain mapping, ternatively “the ability to spring back predicted or prevented. We can con- appropriate government policies at all CHANGES AFOOT into shape, elasticity.” The idea is to sider a flood to be an unforeseeable levels in addition to the longer-term The former Melli organic cosmetics bounce back from adversity by using and unpreventable event, or we can see action needed to counteract forces store at 100 Marché Way in Lans- resilience skills and practices, for exit as the logical result of actions taken leading to climate change. downe is now Vooqo “Conscious ample rational thinking, maintaining or not taken: sewer storage tanks built And we begin to shift the burden of beauty for all.” physical and mental health, maintain- or not; houses built in flood plains or resilience just a little. Yes, individuals ing meaningful relationships. not; unforetold rains and snow melts need to do what we can to rebound in CONTRIBUTORS THIS MONTH These are all good, but do they tend greater than before or that are the nat- the face of hardship or disaster. But to lay the responsibility for bouncing ural result of climate change caused as a collective, we can try harder to Michael Abbey Janice Manchee back on the shoulders of those being by human activity. determine causes, anticipate future Denise Andre Mike Mankowski bounced upon? If we can just train As we recognize the sources and trouble and head it off through intelli- Melissa Baird Chris McNaught ourselves to be tough enough, we can causes of some of these “acts of god,” gent preventive action. Caroline Best Shawn Menard withstand any disaster? they become more susceptible to pre- Gwendolyn Best Sydney Orsak Let’s look for a moment at the term vention or mitigation. 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E LETTERS [email protected] Glebe Report May 17, 2019 5 Remembering Tom Tanner Editor, Glebe Report through some of his papers we found last Glebe Report meeting. He was sad articles he wrote for the London Free to leave it, but heartened that he’d still Dad really enjoyed working with the Press while travelling the world with see you all around the neighbourhood. board of the Glebe Report. He found his family in 1963. I’m pretty sure Dad was a big believer in commun- it so interesting and loved the people. he wrote for the Free Press again in ity and his kindness flowed back to As you know, he also contributed a 1983 and 1990 when travelling with him during the last stages of his ill- number of articles: about the history of Mom, Keith and me. Most of his ness. The care and love he received the community centre, the story of his/ writing was course preparation for was incredible. Since his death, Mom our house on Glebe Avenue and going teaching at Algonquin College or aca- has been the recipient of more than to an Ontario Municipal Board meet- demic history papers. His PhD thesis 50 cards and my family has had many ing (in March 2013), among others. was published as a book. It was about dropped through the mailbox as well. I know that they all required editing Australia’s experience with the draft I like that I don’t have to explain to for length – the original versions were (conscription) prior and during the First people what kind of man my father very thorough! World War, written when Australians was – everyone already knows.

It wasn’t the only time he wrote had the draft for the Vietnam war. TRIPP CHRISTINE PHOTO: newspaper articles. When going We met Dad on the street after his Kylie Taggart Tom Tanner, 1941–2019, was a long- time member of the Glebe Report Board of Directors.

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By Courtney Rock Community Centre as a scout’s Street visiting various shops, with assistant. He also helped educate ele- Kettleman’s Bagels being one of his In a series called “Neighbours of mentary school students on how to neighbourhood favourites. However, The Glebe Centre,” the Glebe Report interact with people with disabilities he doesn’t limit his travels solely to the will profile a Glebe Centre resident and provided guidance to students Glebe. David is able to go just about of note. with disabilities on how to navigate anywhere thanks to OC Transpo and is the job market. always up for discovering new things. It has been almost a year since David Now, David finds himself helping Finally, I asked David what is the Hartley moved into The Glebe Centre out a little closer to home and draws one piece of advice he’d like to share. and has settled into a routine in the on some of the lessons learned in his Without skipping a beat, he said, place he now calls home. gerontology course while interacting “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” advice Born at the Grace and raised in with some of our older residents here we can all agree is pretty good. Ottawa, David has called various at The Glebe Centre. He is a social The Glebe Centre is a not-for-profit, parts of the city home. He attended butterfly and can often be seen chat- charitable organization and home to Algonquin College after finishing ting with fellow residents, sharing a 254 residents, many of whom are high school, taking general arts and joke, or discussing current events with from Ottawa and have, over the years, science, where, unbeknownst to him, staff and volunteers. helped shape our community and the gerontology course he completed When asked what he considers to be city to be what it is today. For more would come in handy down the road. his greatest accomplishment, he says information about The Glebe Centre, As an active volunteer in the com- it was to be able to live on his own for please visit us online at glebecentre.ca.

PHOTO: COURTNEY ROCK COURTNEY PHOTO: munity David balanced his time 30 years. His best decision was learn- David Hartley, a recently arrived between working as a federal pub- ing how to be independent. Courtney Rock is Fund and resident of The Glebe Centre, has some lic servant and volunteering at the David is still very independent and Development Manager at The Glebe solid advice: “Don’t sweat the small Nepean Sportsplex and Overbrook you will often see him along Bank Centre. stuff.” Words to live by.

The Glebe Centre Art Fair & BBQ Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 950 Bank Street (Abbotsford parking lot) Art is at the heart of Art display unveiling: 11 a.m. The Glebe Centre

By Courtney Rock There is often a misconception that living in long-term care means that Art is the expression or application cognitive impairments, disabilities of human creative skill and imagina- and apathy are the consequences of tion, typically in a visual form such aging. This project and the many other as painting or sculpture, producing projects our residents take on each works to be appreciated primarily for year prove that this is not always the their beauty or emotional power. case and that our residents are not only This definition rings true for the leading rewarding lives but continuing more than 50 artists who call The to make their mark on our community. Glebe Centre home. With a variety of Our art program is just one of the art programs offered by our art pro- many creative outlets that our resi- gram facilitator, Patricia Doyle, and dents enjoy. In addition to visual art, our many loyal volunteers, Glebe Cen- we also have a robust music therapy tre residents have been creating works program run by an accredited music of art for years, works that adorn the therapist and the Java Music Club. The walls of The Glebe Centre and the Glebe Centre also hosts a variety of homes of families, staff and commun- live music for those who would rather ROCK COURTNEY PHOTO: ity members throughout Ottawa. sit back, relax and enjoy. Art depicting trees will be unveiled June 1 at The Glebe Centre’s Art Fair & BBQ. Recently, The Glebe Centre was We would like to invite you to join approached to work on a very special us for a special art show and sale on community partner, Amica Senior 1,180 members and clients thousands project at the site of Amica Senior Saturday, June 1, where select artwork Lifestyles, and will also feature live of connections each year through our Lifestyle’s new location here in the will be displayed at the Art Fair taking music, an art station where you are community programming at Abbots- Glebe. Residents have been workplace under the marquee tent at 950 invited to let your creativity shine and ford House. This includes drives for ing on creating paintings of trees that Bank Street (Abbotsford House park- create your own masterpiece, and a seniors and adults with disabilities, will be photographed and printed onto ing lot). At this event, the Monk Street gourmet BBQ that will include vegan respite care to caregivers, Day Away large screens and displayed along the art display will be unveiled. options. All proceeds from the art Programs, clubs, fitness classes and Monk Street side of the development. This event is sponsored by our sales and BBQ will go to The Glebe much more. For more information, Centre. please visit us online at glebecentre. The Glebe Centre is a charitable, ca or contact Courtney Rock crock@ not-for-profit organization, with a 136- glebecentre.ca 613-238-2727 x 316. year history of serving seniors in our community. Boasting over 250 volun- Courtney Rock is Fund and teers, 300 staff members and a home Development Manager at The Glebe to 254 residents, we also offer our Centre.

May is Glebe Community Association Membership Month Please join us, helping to make the Glebe Community Association’s voice even stronger. Membership is $10/household. A neighbour will come to your door. To renew online, go to www.glebeca.ca and follow the links. ABBOTSFORD Glebe Report May 17, 2019 7 Luncheon Club at Abbotsford By Julie Ireton said Bodley. “And the food is good.” Bodley, a member at the senior’s About a dozen seniors get together centre, is also a regular pool player in twice a week as part of the Luncheon Abbotsford’s games room and he vol- Club at Abbotsford at the Glebe Cen- unteers helping to call and check in on tre to socialize, fill their bellies and elderly people who live alone. get out into the community. As is the case for many of the ser- The Luncheon Club is especially vices at Abbotsford, the program runs geared to seniors who live alone and with the help of several volunteers, who can benefit from socializing with including students and new retirees. others in their 70s to 90s. A mini-shuttle bus will pick up Kirsten O’Brien, Abbotsford at the some of the Luncheon Club atten- Glebe Centre’s program facilitator, said dees who are in the catchment area the club is about much more than just and bring them to Abbotsford. Others eating lunch. “It’s that sense of con- arrive by ParaTranspo or walk to the nectedness,” said O’Brien. “It feels like centre. a family. They care about each other.” The lunch fee is $7, the bus ride The club meets every Tuesday at is $7 and the annual membership at Abbotsford, the old stone house across Abbotsford is $45. Anyone interested from Lansdowne Park, to have a lunch in joining the Luncheon Club should of sandwiches, soup, fruit and dessert, seek a referral from the Champlain all prepared at the Lord Lansdowne Local Health Integration Network. residence next door. Another upcoming event to look for- The group heads out and about on Fri- ward to at Abbotsford are: days. In the winter, they often meet up • Art during the Great Glebe Garage BURGESS SUSAN PHOTO: at a restaurant and go to a mall. When Sale on Saturday, May 25. Easter Bunny gets cosy with Frances Eisert, Abbotsford client it’s warmer, they venture a bit further, Abbotsford is your community sometimes taking a little trip to Man- support centre for adults 55+. We otick to eat out in the village. “Clients are the community programs of The are called the day prior and then we pick Glebe Centre Inc., a charitable, not- them up in our van,” said O’Brien. “It for-profit organization that includes a is an opportunity to go have lunch with 254-bed long-term care home. Find new friends, go get their hair done or out more about our services by drop- pick up a few necessities.” ping by 950 Bank Street (the old stone O’Brien said some members started house) Mon – Fri 9 – 4 p.m., telephon- attending in their 70s and are now in ing 613-230-5730 or by checking out their 90s, so they’ve been attending all of The Glebe Centre facilities and the lunches for more than 20 years. community programs on our website For the past nine years, Brian Bod- glebecentre.ca. ley has been a regular member of the Luncheon Club. “When you live alone, Julie Ireton is a journalist who being with other people and the social contributes regularly to the Glebe aspect, making friends is important,” Report on issues affecting Abbotsford.

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By Winnie Pietrykowski broncos. Under the guidance of Safe Cycling Ottawa, the tennis courts at The Capital Spokes Bike Rally/Ro- Windsor Park will serve as fenced-in deo has a little bit of something for safety corrals to practice turns, bike everyone! balance and hand signals. On the first weekend in June, The Ottawa Paramedic Service beginning Friday, May 31, the Old will give out medical data carriers for Ottawa South Community Associa- kids to put on helmets, firefighters will tion (OSCA) in partnership with the show kids how fire trucks work and Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club some of the safety features that need Charles Sezlik, Cindy Sezlik, Dominique Laframboise, (OTLBC) will host the second Capital to be observed around large vehicles. Sara Adam, Sales Reps. & Trystan Andrews, Broker Spokes Bike Rally & Rodeo. Safer Roads Ottawa will provide safe cycling gear (arm bands, ankle straps, GETTING THERE bells, lights, etc.) and the police will 613.744.6697 OSCA’s Traffic & Safety Committee also be present. They never fail to

*Charles Sezlik #1 Royal LePage realtor in Eastern Ontario, 43 +/- Offices - 1150+/- realtors, based on gross closed commissions 2018. is inviting our neighbouring commun- impress the younger crowd with their ities to help make this cycling event large shiny motorbikes. as much fun and as practical as possible. Depending on where cyclists live, VOLUNTEER LEADERS their routes will take them along streets And what about the more experi- like Percy, Glebe Avenue, O’Connor, enced bike broncos in our community? Bank, Echo Drive, Avenue Road, Main Well, we’re looking to them to help Street, Brookfield, Clementine, Aylmer lead and direct their communities Avenue and Colonel By. along the designated pathways and So, if you’ve been wondering about crossroads that lead to Windsor Park. cycle routes in your neighbourhood or For these seasoned cyclists, we have a how on earth to create a map when free one-day training session offered cycling is not what you do every day by certified CAN-BIKE instructors. or very often, fear not! We now have Just let us know now if you are inter- Capital Spokes bicycle rally maps ested, so that we can book a training online at oldottawasouth.ca. session in advance of the event. Con- We’ve created 10 km routes (for tact [email protected]. the more experienced cyclists) that Parents are encouraged to partici- can be adapted to half their length pate. Capital Spokes is designed to or even shorter. It all depends on the explore and promote safe cycle routes expertise or age range of cyclists join- in OOS and neighbouring commun- ing the rally. Starting points typically ities, and to provide cyclists with the begin at your community centre and tools and know-how to travel safely. end in Windsor Park. Stay up-to-date There is no age limit. You can cre- by visiting oldottawasouth.ca for map ate your own route or you can team routes. Starting points might differ up with fellow cyclists to stretch the depending on the length of your route! routes to match your cycling potential. The destination (Windsor Park), how- Let’s be creative! ever, is constant. For those of you interested in a more If you’re feeling creative and have active role in the rally and rodeo, con- a group of cyclists that want a more tact us at [email protected]. innovative approach you can go to Maps with suggested routes are biketoworkottawa.ca or mapmyride. available online at oldottawasouth.ca. com. Winnie Pietrykowski is a member of the SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE board of the Ottawa South Community For Old Ottawa South residents Association and its Traffic and Safety the Sunday morning rally begins at Committee. She lives in Old Ottawa 9 a.m. and runs from 2.48 – 5.12 km South. in length, arriving at Windsor Park around 10 a.m. where some of the city’s finest traffic & safety experts will share tips on bicycle safety and know-how. And yes, our young cyclists will have an opportunity to demonstrate some of their best riding skills in obstacle courses designed to teach them the safer handling of their untamed bike GNAG Glebe Report May 17, 2019 9

Mary Tsai GNAG Executive Director

N 613-233-8713 E [email protected] www.gnag.ca

Women’s Shelters and Dress For Suc- GNAG in cess Ottawa. If you’re donating a special item with a story, please feel free to tell us about it and we will be sure to share springtime! it with our networks. We will also list you as a fashionista throughout the INTEGRATION SUPPORT event and on our website and social PROGRAM FUNDING media. I am proud to announce that for the Please feel free to tell all your fourth year in a row, GNAG is the friends about the event or better yet, recipient of a Canada Summer Jobs make a night out of it and join the fun! grant through Employment and Social The sale continues on Saturday, Development Canada. We are very Jun 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission is grateful for the support of the govern- FREE and there will be some amaz- ment and of our federal MP, Minister ing deals! Saturday will also feature Catherine McKenna. The funding men’s wear. will allow us to hire an additional 6 summer staff for 8 weeks. These staff SUMMER CAMP IS 70% SOLD OUT! will help support GNAG’s integration … And the numbers keep rising! support program and specialty camps Don’t miss out, register today! this summer. With extra staffing, we Have you figured out your sum- can provide higher quality care in our mer vacation yet? We can help. How camps while building summer job about a staycation? Finish up those experiences – a win-win for all! projects around the house and send Are you interested in applying to be your child(ren) to the Glebe Commun- an Integration Support Worker or to be ity Centre for the best summer camps a Specialty Camp staff member this in Ottawa. summer? Apply NOW! Send resume GNAG has a wide range of day and cover letter to Paul O’Donnell camps for all ages and interests. From at [email protected]. traditional camps to specialty camps, we have a camp perfect for children as SUSTAINABLE FASHION SHOWCASE – young as 2.5 to 17 years. DONATIONS WELCOME! GNAG and the Glebe St. James Ten- I am proud to announce GNAG’s nis Club are back for another summer Sustainable Fashion Showcase Fund- of sports and tennis. Our talented raiser is back for its third year! instructors will incorporate lessons This event is focused on staging, that build confidence, improve skills, curating and retailing donated fashion and promote good sportsmanship, pieces to support GNAG’s Integration while having fun. Support Program (ISP). Improve your serve with half-day GNAG’s ISP accommodates both tennis or make it a full-day of multiple children and youth with develop- sports – soccer, volleyball, football mental and physical disabilities in our and basketball to name a few. summer day camps. These are children whose needs may require them BREAKFAST CLUB (BEFORE SCHOOL) to make use of particular resources. & QUEST-4-FUN (AFTER SCHOOL) Tools like one-on-one support from a CARE PROGRAMS. staff member, supplies and materials Are you looking for quality, fun that help them in their unique develop- and affordable before or after school ment and additional training for care? GNAG is the spot for you! Lot- summer camp counsellors are some tery applications for remaining spots of the ways we can provide the best will be available online starting June opportunities for successful integra- 3 – 9 on GNAG.ca. tion. Although we have received staff AT CENTRETOWN’SGATHER NEXT-TO-THE-GLEBE BREWERY & KITCHEN funding through the Canada Sum- ALADDIN THE MUSICAL 37 Flora at Bank florahallbrewing.ca mer Jobs, we need to raise a bit more Did you know that GNAG is put- money to meet the high demand for ting on another musical? GNAG Youth extra support for these children. Theatre will be staging Disney’s Alad- On Friday, June 21, the Sustain- din Jr. on Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m. able Fashion Showcase will feature and 1 p.m. a curated show of Ottawa’s finest The play is based on the 1992 fashion. We are accepting donations Academy Award winning film and of clothing and accessories for this the 2014 Broadway show about the event. We’ll take all sizes and styles “diamond in the rough” street rat who that are in good repair. We have learns that his true worth lies deep already collected a beautiful assort- within. The story you know and love ment of designer items from evening has been given the royal treatment! to weekend and casual wear, as well It will be directed by Maureen Mon- accessories and shoes of all kinds. If sebraaten and John Saar, so join us you’re looking for a worthy cause for for this fun production with all your your spring clothing purge – this is it! favourite characters Aladdin, Jas- You can drop off any items right here min, Genie and Jafar as we open up to the Glebe Community Centre or a “whole new world” of Musical The- email me at [email protected] if you would atre. like to arrange for a pick-up. Tickets will be available online at All unsold items will be donated to the beginning of June. 10 Glebe Report May 17, 2019 GCA

Sarah Viehbeck President GCA

T @glebeca E [email protected] www.glebeca.ca The GCA where it counts! BUILDING A BETTER BANK STREET about the work of the GCA. Mem- The City of Ottawa is conducting a bership is just $10/household and study about the height and character can be purchased by cash or cheque of Bank Street in the Glebe (see here: at the door or on online at glebeca. ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/public-engage- ca. Membership funds go toward ment/projects/bank-street-glebe- supporting our operations (commit- height-and-character-study). The tees and monthly board meetings), GCA values development that contrib- community events (like public utes strongly to building a community meetings or all-candidates debates), that promotes a livable, sustainable special projects and much more. and diverse urban neighbourhood as The GCA Annual General Meet- reflected in the core comments from ing will be on June 19 at 7 p.m. at over 90 surveys in this study as well the Glebe Community Centre. as the almost 900 surveys completed as part of the ImagineGlebe work NOTHING SAYS SPRINGTIME LIKE A of 2016. This perspective was rein- COMMUNITY MEETING ABOUT A RINK forced at an April 29 public meeting After the loss of a rink at Mutch- we hosted to get community input on mor School, the issue of the return building heights. of a boarded rink to our neighbour- The Glebe has a Traditional Main hood has been on our advocacy Street zoning exception where buildings agenda for going on five years. This are to be a maximum of 15 m (roughly is a significant community issue and Tel: 613.746.2367 [email protected] four storeys), but is characterized by pri- we think broader input into process www.GreentreeOttawaRentals.ca marily two-storey buildings and includes and outcome at this point is critical to many laneways that create a particular transparency and informing the way cadence to the street. It is clear that the forward. At time of press, the GCA neighbourhood values this exception and will have hosted a community meeting the unique nature, heritage and charac- on May 15 at Mutchmor School’s gym. ter of our urban community. We are to be joined by Councillor The preliminary GCA position can Shawn Menard and Ottawa-Carleton be viewed on our website. Our initial District School Board Chief Financial comments were offered with the Officer Mike Carson. The objectives caveat that proper planning studies of the session are to: be conducted to inform, for example, • Provide the community with matters related to building height and a common understanding and shadowing/sun exposure: information base about the rink • Maintaining the existing Trad- locations, itional Main Street Zoning with • Offer an opportunity for respectful Please join us for our a maximum height of four storeys dialogue about possible rink loca- between Holmwood and Pretoria tions, and Avenue (the core of the Glebe “vil- • Inform the Glebe Community Annual General Meeting lage”); Association’s position about rink • A maximum height of six storeys locations. and Community Reception north of Pretoria Avenue and south of Holmwood Avenue; LANSDOWNE • Taking building design measures The GCA participated in a meeting Wednesday, June 19, 7 - 9 pm to minimize height impacts, e.g. with the Councillor and Community maintain sun exposure, step backs; Association representatives from Old Glebe Community Centre • Maintaining existing character and Ottawa East and Old Ottawa South heritage elements of the street in about Councillor Menard’s proposed Wine and cheese will be served. All are welcome, choice of building materials and vision for Lansdowne. The GCA will store widths; discuss this matter further at our May both members and non-members. • Considering traffic, walkability 22 Board meeting. and safety. The GCA has learned that the City GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE You are also invited to vote for the will hold an open house to table its We hope for good weather for this 2018-2019 GCA Board of Directors. preliminary recommendations for year’s Great Glebe Garage Sale on the Bank Street Height and Charac- Saturday, May 25. Enjoy buying, ter Study on Thursday, June 20 at the selling and visiting during this great Glebe Community Centre from 6:30 neighbourhood tradition. The GCA to 8:30 p.m. encourages all sellers to donate at least 10 per cent of their sales to the Ottawa Beautiful Living Naturally WHEN THE GCA COMES KNOCKING … Food Bank. Every May, the GCA holds its annual membership drive. Can- MONTHLY MEETING vassers will be knocking on doors As always, everyone is welcome to Bloomfields Flowers throughout the neighbourhood and join us at our monthly meetings. We this door-to-door work is an impor- meet the fourth Tuesday of the month tant community outreach activity. at 7 p.m. at the Glebe Community 783 Bank Street | 613-230-6434 | www.bloomfields.ca The membership canvass serves not Centre. This month’s meeting will be only to expand our reach, but also as May 28. Follow us on Twitter @gle- 1280 Wellington St. West | 613-695-6434 an opportunity to raise awareness beca. COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Glebe Report May 17, 2019 11 Happy Spring! Shawn Menard Are your investments Councillor, Capital Ward positioned to grow? N 613-580-2487 T @capitalward We can help. E [email protected] www.shawnmenard.ca beckmanwealthmanagement.ca

Climate change emergency, We are local! Inside Fifth+Bank, next to the waterfall Bank Street Height and Character Study 613-680-2600 [email protected] and a new vision for Lansdowne Park Follow us on Manulife, Manulife Securities, the block design, the four cube design, & strong reliable trustworthy forward thinking are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company & are used by it, & by its affiliates CLIMATE EMERGENCY DECLARATION BANK STREET HEIGHT under license. Manulife Securities Incorporated is a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. I’ve been speaking and writing a lot AND CHARACTER STUDY Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. is a Member of the MFDA IPC. about climate change recently. Over As you may be aware, the city is cur- the past few months, I’ve been work- rently undergoing a height and character ing with city staff, fellow councillors, study for Bank Street in the Glebe. This environmental groups and residents to project will set height limits and other draft and pass a motion to declare a zoning regulations for the street. climate emergency. This is an important project. Over As we see more and more devast- the past few years, the Glebe, like new patients welcome ing weather events—from the flooding many other Ottawa neighbourhoods, two years ago to last year’s tornado has seen development after develop- to the flooding happening again this ment receive zoning amendments, year—we cannot pretend that climate allowing them to build higher and lar- Dr pierre isabelle change isn’t real or that Ottawa and ger than we thought allowable. Canada won’t feel its effects. This current study comes out of the Dr. peter Kim That is why I am very glad that the aftermath of the redevelopment pro- climate emergency motion passed posal for Fifth Avenue Court. The city City Council with a resounding vote promised to create an “Area-Specific GleBe Dental centRe of 20-3. This is an important step in Site Plan.” This is similar to a Sec- the process of fighting climate change ondary Plan (and has more teeth than FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS and environmental degradation. a Community Design Plan). This plan OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY And this couldn’t be done without will be enshrined in Ottawa’s Offi- so much support from residents. A few cial Plan, making it stronger than what weeks back, there was a rally outside would be required for a zoning change. For appointments call 613-234-6405 City Hall before the meeting of the We’ve already had one consultation Sub-Committee on Environmental and the Glebe Community Associa- Protection, Water and Waste Manage- tion is doing diligent work to make ment (the Environment Committee, recommendations on the outcome. for short). Afterwards, many residents City planners should be releasing a came to the committee meeting, so report mid-May and then residents many, in fact, that the city had to open will have the opportunity to provide council chambers as an overflow room. more feedback and help shape the Residents stayed the entire day, as the future of Bank Street. meeting went from 9:30 in the morning I encourage you to send any com- until about 4:30. Many gave impas- ments to my office and to come out to sioned delegations. It was great to see so the next public consultation session, if many people out to support the motion. you can. It will occur in the evening of Residents also wrote their council- Thursday, June 20 at the Glebe Com- lor and the mayor. They phoned City munity Centre. Hall. And they showed up for a second rally the morning of the City Council LANSDOWNE PARK meeting. Even though there were no With recent revelations that the city CELEBRATING public delegations that day, through won’t be receiving any profits from the rally and their presence at the the Lansdowne Park deal, the resi- council meeting, residents made their dents of Capital Ward are presented support known. with an opportunity to revisit the plans One thing that was really inspir- and vision for Lansdowne Park to find ing through this whole effort was a way back to that “urban village” we the focus of the city’s youth. Coun- were promised. cillor Catherine McKenney noted at It is time to take an honest look at the Environment Committee meet- what’s gone wrong and how we can ing that it was the young people who recalibrate. So, I am going to be work- were leading this movement; that they ing with the community associations were no longer willing to sit back and of the Glebe, Old Ottawa East and Old wait for the rest of us to do something. Ottawa South, as well as other stake- They were standing and they were holders, to begin charting a course making their voices heard. for a better, more vibrant Lansdowne Students at various schools gathered Park, something we can all enjoy. petitions. They demonstrated. They Thank you for taking the time to even knocked on my door to drop off read this. petitions and let me know that tackling climate change is a dreadfully import- Editors note: See page 33 for histor- ant matter for them and their future. ical photos of Lansdowne. TFI year @glebereport 12 Glebe Report May 17, 2019 MPP’S REPORT The things that matter Joel Harden MPP Ottawa Centre

HIGH SCHOOL WALKOUTS

SHOW THE POWER OF YOUTH N 613.722.6414 T @joelharden April 4 was a special day. Thousands E [email protected] www.joelharden.ca upon thousands of high school students throughout Ontario walked out risk supports for people with disabil- strong and caring communities. Rest of class to protest Doug Ford’s cuts to ities and others who rely on the social assured that we will keep fighting for their education. The potential impact safety net. Post-secondary education is the things that matter. of these cuts is so severe that school being cut by $700 million. Indigenous boards are warning they could lead Affairs is being cut in half, moving ACCESSIBILITY TOWN HALL to high school class sizes of 46 kids. us backwards on reconciliation. And AT QUEEN’S PARK I was proud to attend local walk- after abandoning carbon pricing, Ford As the Official Opposition Critic outs at Glebe Collegiate Institute and is taking more than $300 million out for Accessibility & People with Dis- Immaculata High School where the of the Ministry of the Environment. abilities, I’m committed to involving energy and passion was infectious. After years of neglect, our health people with disabilities directly in They joined approximately 100,000 of care system is hanging by a thread, our work. That’s why on April 10, their peers who walked out of schools with overcrowding in hospitals leading our office hosted an open forum on big and small across this province in to patients being treated in hallways. accessibility at Queen’s Park. The what is thought to be the largest stu- Many of our schools, meanwhile, are event was an opportunity for the dis- dent protest in Canadian history. literally crumbling, with an infrastruc- ability community to come together, Ford thinks the students who walked ture deficit running into the billions. share their experiences and insights on out are “pawns” but nothing could be Budget 2019 will make both of these what needs to be done for Ontario to further from the truth; young people problems worse. Spending on health achieve full accessibility by 2025, a are organizing and they’re leading us. care and education is below the rate goal set by the Accessibility for Ontar- It’s incredibly inspiring to see youth of inflation, a reduction in real terms. ians with Disabilities Act (AODA). standing up, fighting back and taking This budget shows that yet again, We were delighted to welcome about their futures into their hands. this government’s priorities are out 130 people with disabilities, of whom of whack. While making deep cuts around 70 made deputations. It was a BUDGET 2019 – CALLOUS AND CRUEL to services families rely on and pro- sobering reminder that urgent action is We knew the Ford government’s first grams that help the most vulnerable, required to eliminate the barriers that budget would be bad, but we didn’t they’re fixated on alcohol and rebrand- prevent 1.9 million Ontarians with dis- expect it to be so cruel. Budget 2019 ing license plates. abilities from living their fullest lives. makes devastating cuts to services that It doesn’t have to be this way. As a follow-up to the event, we will be families and some of our most vulner- Instead of giving tax breaks to the releasing a “what we heard” document able citizens rely on. Over $1 billion rich, as this government has done, we that summarizes the deputations and is being cut from Children, Com- can invest in services like health care, will continue pushing this government munity & Social Services, putting at education and childcare that build to make accessibility a genuine priority.

Great Glebe Garage Sale

Saturday, May 25th 8 am to 3 pm

The Glebe Community Association asks that you donate 10 % of your proceeds to the Ottawa Food Bank

[email protected] FILM Glebe Report May 17, 2019 13 AT THE FLICKS with Lois and Paul

Science Fair DOCUMENTARY DIRECTED BY CRISTINA COSTANTINI & DARREN FOSTER (USA, 2018)

Reviewed by Lois Siegel

Science Fair is a film about amazing high school students who enter their school science fair and then move on to the national recent credits include My Summer of Love competition in the USA, a competition that pays the winner $75,000. Cold War and Ida – has undertaken here to recount the This is not a kids’ game. It’s like the Olympics of science. The DIRECTED BY PAWEL PAWLIKOWSKI story of his parents. And it is a wrenching first competition started in 1942. Today, more than seven million (POLAND/FRANCE/UK, 2018) tale of star-crossed lovers that plays out over students worldwide compete. a 15-year period on either side of the divide This is not a boring subject. It’s exciting to see what these kids Reviewed by Paul Green between East and West in postwar Europe. come up with as projects. They have real ideas that can be trans- Though ill-suited to one another – he’s formed into lifesaving developments or explorations about the Watching 30-something pianist Wiktor detached and cool, she’s a candle burning universe and how it works. (Tomasz Kot) and his producer Irena (Agata bright with ambition and a hint of self- These students are not naive. They realize that jealousy is a major Kulesza) tool about the wintry plains of destructive tendencies – they embark on a factor in a competitive science fair. In one school, of the 290 sci- 1949 Poland in a van packed with recording passionate affair that is not without some ence projects, only four will qualify to move up to another level. equipment, one is reminded of Alan Lomax difficult moments. “You know I’m ratting on One girl measures arsenic in drinking water to prevent cancer. making his landmark field recordings for you,” she tells him one day. “Well what can I Another student, Kashfia, from a Muslim minority, faces a different the Library of Congress – recordings of do? You know they’ve got me on probation.” battle. Her school focuses on sports, where science isn’t important. blues songs and chants gleaned from the No matter, they are both performing well in Kashfia’s project examines how risky behaviours affect emotions cotton fields and other locales in the pre-war the state-sponsored folklore ensemble. in teens. American South. In 1951, after performing in Warsaw (at The highest pre-college competition is the Intel International Sci- In postwar Poland, however, Wiktor and one point under a banner of Stalin), the ence and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Participation opens doors to Irena are searching for authentic peasant troupe is awarded a gig in East Berlin where colleges like Harvard, Stanford, Cal Tech, Carnegie Mellon, etc. folk songs, the sort of songs that might serve the couple plans to defect to the West. Zula, During the competition, students have to “sell” their projects to the as an expression of Poland’s rural heritage. however, fails to show up at the rendezvous judges. They have to be good public speakers. Their time limit: 10 Later, in the confines of a Spartan music and Wiktor makes his way to Paris on his minutes. academy, they are holding auditions and own. Poor Zula still dreams of being a star Ivo, from Lorch, Germany, creates a flying machine. Ivo’s ideas listening to a couple of girls sing in a duet. in Poland and cannot bring herself to leave are unconventional and he keeps things simple. He figures out how The girl on the right has a very pure voice, her native country. to save 30 per cent of fuel in flight. As a foreign student, he has to Irena observes. But Wiktor has already Thus begins a 15-year long-distance rela- win a federal award to qualify for the competition in the States. noticed Zula, who is blond, precocious and tionship in which prolonged absences are After winning a national contest in Germany, he heads to the US quite fetching. She’s got something, he says. interspersed with Zula’s occasional visits for the first time. And so she does. Irena attempts to warn him to early 1950s Paris. There are some mar- Robbie works on projects to the detriment of his school work. about Zula; word is she went after her abu- velous scenes set in smoky jazz clubs (O He does things on a calculator that it was never intended to do. sive father with a knife. where are the smoky jazz clubs of yester- He’s very smart and while his parents don’t understand what he is There’s something else about Zula; she’s year?) where Wiktor gets gigs from time to doing, they are very supportive. He creates a numbers theory but a bit of an ersatz figure at these auditions. time. These scenes are bittersweet with Zula, fails math class. He has a keen interest in machine learning. School It seems that Zula (an incandescent Joanna still attached to her Polish roots, seemingly doesn’t stimulate him. Kulig) is a city girl and not a peasant at all. unable to find her bearings in the “unbear- Myllena lives in a rural house in Brazil. She wants to find a solu- The song she sings on her own is remem- able lightness” of the West. tion for the Zika virus since northeastern Brazil is the area hardest bered from a Russian musical comedy that Shot in dazzling black-and-white, Cold hit by the disease. She intends to develop a new medication, but she was released in the late 1930s – yes the Rus- War features some magnetic images and doesn’t have money and needs to find support. sians did put out some musical comedies riveting performances from Tomasz Kot Dr. McCalla is a very good science research teacher. She stays before the war. and Joanna Kulig. The title Cold War is of after school five to six hours every day. She has no family. Teach- There is an ambitious party official named course a political state of mind, but it also ing is her love. Kaczmarek (Borys Szyc) who keeps a serves as an apt metaphor for the schizo- All these kids are problem-solvers. They believe that doors will watchful eye on the academy proceedings. phrenic on-off relationship of the two leads. open for them if they win at the International Science and Engin- It seems the party is looking for “authentic” It seems they cannot live either with or with- eering Fair. The students featured in the film head to the L.A. Polish faces and voices to convey the glories out each other. The film looks and feels both Convention Centre. They all speak different languages and have of rural Poland. He frowns at the Carpathian moody and poetic. There are a couple of very different backgrounds, but they are all excited to be there. folk ensemble singing in their Lemko dia- interesting cameos from Jeanne Balibar and There are 1,700 finalists in the 2017 competition and they all hope lect –“Can’t have any of that,” he sniffs, or Cédric Kahn, playing a poet and film direc- this will allow them to attend a good college. These are gifted kids, words to that effect. tor respectively. Paris never looked better. articulate and serious. And some dreams do come true. This is a Wiktor, however, is not thinking about the film worth seeing. Carpathian singers or about how to get the In Polish with some French, German and peasants to sing more songs about agricul- Croatian with English subtitles. Sundance Festival Favorite award tural reform; rather, he is smitten with Zula Running time: 88 minutes Running time: 90 minutes who may be half his age. Pawlikowski, that Probable rating: 14A Available at Amazon.com most international of Polish filmmakers – Watch for upcoming DVD release. 14 Glebe Report May 17, 2019 POETRY QUARTER Poems that are out of this world! This month, the Glebe Report’s Poetry Quarter looked for of entries, from adults and students alike. So many fine poems Tyler Champion poems of science fiction or speculation –fantasy, magic and that, in addition to the poems on these pages, we are planning Grade 11, Canterbury High School witchcraft –space and time travel –undiscovered planets and a special June edition of Poetry Quarter to feature work both unknown worlds, utopian or dystopian – nightmare or dream related to May’s theme and beyond, submitted by Intermediate, the ghost in my room scenarios. In fact, anything outside the real-world experience, Elementary and Kindergarten students. Special thanks to the in poetic form. Grade 2/3 students at Hopewell Public School for their poems. as i cast my circle, he watches me We seem to have hit a nerve – we received a record number Watch for the June edition. his head tilted to the left my tongue stumbling over latin praise

he tells me, wide eyes, fire eyes, Robert E. Woodbridge Ruth Latta he’s never met The Room In Space MOONSTRUCK a witch before.

The sum of all things being zero, Her heart was racing, and the world would i close my eyes and grip sub-dividing zero yields nothing know my necklace, but extraordinary mathematics for she was monitored throughout the flight. worn down rose quartz. vainly conceiving conceivables The landing was quite rough but seemed too in deceptively speculative space slow. i ask him how he died, and he says, made plausible by probability, Then she was out, and feeling very light. he doesn’t know. minds ingeniously stretched. With fellow astronauts she walked about, but he smells like gasoline. There is nothing but a room round craters and on moon rocks, feeling spry. of hypothetical coherence, She looked above and then let out a shout. for nobody, nowhere whatsoever, She’d spied a big blue marble in the sky. to abide, deny, encapsulate Natalie MacDonald or capitulate to nagging doubt She pointed and the others, veterans, smiled whether illusory, emotive, factual, She peered at Mother Earth with squinting Eaten by the blaze. that nothing actually exists. care. The sister, the baby. How strange that she had flown so many miles! No time to grieve. Irrelevant and irreverent nothing, Was Mother on that green patch way out there? The mother, the father. conjecture for composing proof except conjured witchy tangibles She stood upon the shores of a great sea Fires walk the earth or concrete inconclusiveness, but, sadly, she felt no tranquility. chewing, swallowing. dark-matter supremacy threatened Another family. by perplexity’s frantic incursion Another, another. into a room, the one you may be in. Brissa Rivera Harris Abuela Marguerita There is no escape. It will consume them My great grandmother, Just like the matriarch of my mother’s family, we consumed Mary Trafford is a descendent of a long line of witches, it. Superstitions las brujas, las borinqueñas, Someone must have placed women made of stone. shoes on a table once, years ago: the Grim Reaper got the invitation, My great grandmother, stalked four of the six in my family of origin, who uses her ivory strong hands to break the necks of her chickens at dawn, one by one, aiming the scythe collects sea shells from under the shade of the palms, with sinister care, deep into she listens as the tide sing her songs. mother’s breasts and belly, sister’s brain, These hands of a bruja, one brother’s blood, the descendants of the hands of women who were force to pick sugarcane out the other’s bowels, of their islands earth, who were labelled savage, diabolical, impure, leaving dad and me were forced to carry the children of their oppressors, the last ones standing. weaving together carnage and voodoo, forever.

But who believes in such fiction, These hands that have shed blood of their own, and why would on earth they? have also conjured entire beings into existence, For as Stevie Wonder put it: have raised children out of poverty and dirt, When you believe in things you don’t understand braid her brother’s hair, then you suffer. then backhands her husband when he does not come home at night, her tears, a staccato like the rain that bounces off her tin roof, I turn my cheek to the sharp. her tenacity as strong as the cement walls of her home. Wait. These hands pick the hibiscus flowers from it’s bush, make deals with the darker side, cast spells to the moon, gamble with her enemy’s blood.

When I am in doubt, I remind myself, PI come from a long line of witches who didn’t burn. POETRY QUARTER Glebe Report May 17, 2019 15 Laura Slabbert Hannah Torchinsky CMYK Grade 11, Canterbury High School Grade 11 Literary Arts, Canterbury High School The Burial Ground Of Giants Trapped in Concrete

Each mountain range cresting the earth, Peering into her tear stained eyes A gravestone I glimpsed the land that she had left For a long forgotten King where people spoke with such eloquence that the birds would add melody Forests encircle the base of the alps, to their well articulated words Like flowers the bees would buzz Placed upon a grave with children upon their backs and sail through the air Deep below the headstones lie their tombs, as fresh rain fell Underground palaces amidst the breathtaking canopy of trees Now filled with emptiness pulled by nothing but the simple force of gravity down The final resting place, down Of the Lords down Known as Colossi plop a tear falls Their slumbering bodies beneath the soil, free from the grasp of self restraint Made hills landing on my shoulder Formed valleys as I try to comfort her for in this place the streets are grey Rivers roll across their ancient silhouettes, Mike Schofield and the people humm Down to the seas i never knew my great-grandfather though not like the hummingbird That bordered their lands or like her father did when he was happy i never knew my great-grandfather they humm the same singular responses The countries no longer have rulers, not even as a kid using the same monochromatic palette The roads have cracked, but if i now must make a guess The bridges crumbled maybe i’d say i did what a disappointment one day i found his manuscript for a girl who knew only colour The thrones lie empty collecting dust, bindings worked but rusty and kindness Their kingdoms go on in the attic there i opened it and music As if unaware i sneezed it was so dusty and what i read astounded it’s a good thing she didn’t stay long None that remain would be great enough, as i was raised with science Not a soul could take their place as spells and divinations there For this was a realm lead by Behemoths put logic in defiance ‘what sorcery was this?’ i asked that to myself symbols strange and ancient magic this booked pulled from the shelf Sydney Orsak Eva Lynch ‘put it back’ i heard a voice Grade 11, Canterbury High School Grade 11, Canterbury High School somewhere deep inside my head fairies on a lake Report No. 2074. ‘Earth.’ Attempt 3 sleeping dogs let them lie and also for the dead on the lake the sun hangs low, the moon was too heavy but i’m a man of science as hushed birds sing their song. prone to experimentation the hills bear nightfall’s deepened it began to drop in the just this once i’ll make a try glow, sky and all we could do at a random incantation as faeries patter long.’ was sit and stare watch i never knew my great grandfather not all who come may know to care it dip into the ocean and that said once was true for gentle footsteps’ pride, pull together the folds but words it seems are dangerous but each sunset has done repair of the earth until the and ‘presto’… now i do! at countless loved ones’ sides. world wrapped itself up so tightly it folded into the noble creatures, head held high, nothingness await the gallant night. they look to western line to spy Qthe last of sunlight bright. for once the dusk is settled down and moonlight casts its shade upon the pavement marches now those troubled needing aid. August 2019 Poetry Quarter Deadline: Friday, July 26, 2019 As usual, poems should be: now to the imps the needy go, Original and unpublished in any medium (no poems They say history shapes us; the past determines our by day they’ve stayed apart. present and our future. Is there a moment in the past that submitted elsewhere, please), has stayed with you for better or for worse? No more than 30 lines each, but in the dusk, daturas grow, On any aspect of the theme within the bounds of public and sprites may see your heart. The Glebe Report’s August 2019 Poetry Quarter seeks discourse, a pixie might to your ear sound poems on the theme of history. What can we learn from Submitted on or before July 26, 2019. history? What happens when we ignore the past? Does Poets in the National Capital Region of all ages welcome without a truth pursy, history depend on who and where we are? Can we escape (school-age poets, please indicate your grade and school). but listen close and have you found the past? Please send your entries (up to 5 poems that meet the wisdom of yours worthy. Poems on the broader notion of history as “story” are criteria) to [email protected] before the deadline of also welcome; how do the stories we tell ourselves, the Friday, July 26, 2019. Remember to send us your contact P voices we hear and the voices we shut out influence us? information and your grade and school if you are in school. 16 Glebe Report May 17, 2019 TREES

Austro-Hungarian Empire,” he said. “When they retired, my great-uncles A Lifelong came to live with us and planted orchards and oaks and lilacs on our land. I grew up with these trees and always cared for them. passion “I’m fascinated by the tree creations of Mother Nature,” he said. That’s why he planted his six native red maples for trees and why he bikes regularly through the Arboretum, stopping to take snap- By Jennifer Humphries shots of particularly beautiful trees along the way. Sometimes the trees he I didn’t know Wolf Illing when he sent photographs are curiosities – quirks of me two photographs in September nature. The specimens in his tree port- 2017, “before” and “after” views of the folio include some that are strangely ancient Bebb’s Oak in the Arboretum. shaped and not things of beauty, but to Having read my columns in the Glebe Illing they are all exotic and exciting. Report, he knew I’d be interested. You Illing plants and preserves trees on may remember the windstorm that his own property primarily for aes- swept over the city on September 27, thetics: “A building may be beautiful

2017 and in a matter of minutes tore JENNIFER HUMPHRIES PHOTO: but it’s more so with trees. They add out branches and entire trees. This Wolf Illing shown with two of the red maples he planted in November 2011, considerably to the character of the event has paled in memory since the photographed in November 2018. The leaves turn brilliant red, then orange. architecture.” In the Glebe, whose tornadoes of September 2018 that dev- hallmark is its early 20th century astated homes and forests in Ottawa, homes, treed streets and properties Gatineau and across the region. hiking, actually – with an Ontario are an essential element of the look I was intrigued by Illing’s photos but Lands and Forests employee led to a "Regarding Bank Street, where and feel. didn’t get a chance to reach out to him job replanting a burnt-out area of for- I asked Illing for his sense of the until last autumn. We had a good con- est near Stonecliffe, off Highway 17 most of the trees are either current state of Glebe trees. “It’s not versation then about his stand of six between Ottawa and North Bay. There a disaster,” he said, “but we certainly red maples, which he planted in 2011 he planted thousands of native East- struggling or dying, the width need more.” Regarding Bank Street, to replace a single large Norway maple ern White Pines, now the province’s where most of the trees are either that was storm-damaged that year. We arboreal emblem. After finishing uni- of the sidewalks isn’t conducive struggling or dying, he said the width spoke again this April. He had sent versity he became an econometrician. of the sidewalks isn’t conducive to me a link to his impressive portfolio He was one of the founding staff of the to trees." trees. It could be different if the wires of tree photos taken in Ottawa and on Economic Council of Canada (which were buried. But for now, greenery his travels with his wife Anne in the was transferred in 1988 to Industry Illing told me that his love of trees such as hanging plants (the Glebe BIA Americas, Europe and Australia, and Canada), then worked in the federal goes back even further to his native has been providing these for several I wanted to learn more about what government and later in the private Sudetenland. During his childhood years) and possibly storefront planters motivated him to seek out and photo- sector. But while his career was in this was a borderland of southern make the most sense. It’s better this graph trees. economics, Illing’s passion for trees Germany; it is now part of the Czech than seeing saplings fail due to poor In some ways Illing’s is a classic and the environment have shaped his Republic. “My grandfather’s two conditions and lack of care. immigration story. Now in his 80s, he personal life, which has included co- brothers were arborists responsible Illing would like to see greater came to Canada as a 20-year-old in founding Nakkertok Ski Club and for caring for the trees on the estates awareness on the part of homeowners 1952. A serendipitous meeting – hitch- Ottawa River Runners. of the Duke of Esterhazy during the and developers of the aesthetic and

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Jennifer Humphries is co-chair of the Environment Committee of the Glebe Community Association and a member of the city’s working group for the Urban Forest Management Plan. You can reach her at environment@ glebeca.ca. Wolf and Anne Illing visited Stonecliffe to see the pines he planted in 1952 nearly 50 years ago. Clearly they were thriving. PHOTO: MARTIN ILLING MARTIN PHOTO: PHOTOS: WOLF WOLF ILLING PHOTOS: Bebb’s Oak in the Arboretum: Before the windstorm of September 27, 2017. Bebb’s Oak in the Arboretum: After the storm. The oak survives to this day, a testament to the resilience of trees.

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By Michael Abbey contacted by the Glebe BIA and has nothing but praise for their welcoming and friendly approach to new merchants I was met by the very energetic and enthusiastic proprietor in the area. She feels at home in the Glebe. This speaks to Liuba Orlesky when I entered the new children’s shoe the influence this part of town has on merchants and how store SHOE + SHOE at 802 Bank, former home of the easy it is to fit in. video game outlet. The colourful room is full of wood, She has a background in art and believes “that the experi- the original hardwood floor reflecting a long life of care ence of creating and visualizing helps me to select the by previous tenants. product.” She is very thankful to have the opportunity to The store is decorated with furniture from Cambodia, vend wares made by dedicated craftspeople from differ- Romania, Germany and her homeland of Ukraine. The ent countries. setting is comforting and speaks of hospitality and qual- She is committed to the face-to-face retail approach and ity goods. There is ample room for the little ones to frolic has no interest in an online store for the time being. She with friends as well as a bevy of carefully selected toys. is concentrating on the store during her inaugural year in An enticing collection of footwear and other items adorn business. the shelves. Her website features her preferred vendors such as Kuoma She is working on a plan to make the outlet accessible, (Finland), Camper (Spain), Pajar (Montreal) and Columbia though there will be no facilities. (USA). She also mentioned Geox (Italy) as one of her faves. She caters to the needs of children from zero to five years Inventory is displayed on her website and she believes once old. Her inventory is eclectic and she “will not go for too people browse her wares, the next step is visiting the store. many shoes. I want to make the best choice.” Orlesky expects the uptake of her goods to skyrocket as Orlesky is no stranger to young ones as she has a 17-year- her clientele revels in the exquisite colours and handmade old boy and a two-year-old girl. “My children were my look of the footwear; and so far, so good. Acceptance by inspiration to start SHOE+SHOE and my son is a great the neighbourhood has been overwhelming and better than help in my currently long hours of working.” she foresaw. She uses a local importer and is pleased with the support My parting words for Orlesky were “do they make those and turnaround time when placing orders. Early in the plan- in a men’s 43?” ning she did contact some manufacturers in Europe directly and was asked to use a third-party importer. Michael Abbey is a retired high-tech professional and bridge SHOE+SHOE is environmentally conscious, selecting enthusiast who writes about business for the Glebe Report. “products that will last, give comfort and be eco-friendly He can be reached at [email protected]. as well.” Froddo shoes from Croatia are amongst her favourites. I was especially taken by the uniqueness (not to mention cuteness) of the sandals and loafers: colourful SHOE+SHOE Kids with suede/leather trim. To be honest, some sandals look 802 Bank Street like edible treats just waiting to accept the chubby little feet 613-421-4477 MICHAEL ABBEY PHOTO: of an eager three-year-old. [email protected] Liuba Orlesky, owner of the new I asked Orlesky why the Glebe and she mentioned that Closed Mondays. children’s store SHOE + SHOE, is there is no competition in the neighbourhood. She has been enthusiastic about the welcome she has received in the Glebe.

The Dental Office at Lyon & Glebe (613) 233-2000 BIA Glebe Report May 17, 2019 19 PHOTO: TREVOR TREVOR GREENWAY PHOTO: Bank Street merchants go all out for the Great Glebe Garage and Sidewalk Sale, so come on down on May 25! Businesses gearing up for Great Glebe Garage & Sidewalk Sale

By Trevor Greenway owner Ankur Vadhera has raised close to $2,000 over the last three years with Bargain hunters rejoice! It’s almost his outdoor pop-up barbershop. And that time of year again. The Great while the initiative is a boon for local Glebe Garage & Sidewalk Sale is charities, it’s also a great way for the returning to the Glebe in a few short barbers to connect with the commun- weeks and businesses are already ity and to catch some rays. gearing up for the big bargain day. “It’s an easy way to engage the com- While the community packs their munity and talk about a local charity,” front lawns with used goods during says Vadhera. “It feels good to give back one of North America’s largest garage to the community and to be out in the sales, merchants along Bank Street sun. It changes things up for the guys.” host a sidewalk sale at the same time, Stephanotis will also offer their Braids creating a dynamic open-air market by Donation service again this year. along bustling Bank Street. Ecology Ottawa will again host Compact Music owner Ian Boyd is its annual Great Glebe Green Gar- already sifting through crates of vinyl age Sale, offering free tree saplings for the May 25 sale, itemizing his $1 to passersby from the parking lot discount bin for vinyl lovers looking of Kunstadt Sports. Last year, the for good wax. While it’s a great oppor- environmental organization gave away tunity for him to unload stock – he nearly 1,700 trees to sprout through- sells over 500 records during the Side- out the neighbourhood. As part of the Spring is ﬁ nally here and walk Sale – Boyd says that the real joy giveaway, Ecology Ottawa will trans- comes in watching a music fan leave form the Kunstadt parking lot into a it’s the perfect time to plan with new music and a wide smile. “It’s family fun zone with live DJs, water for your retirement lifestyle good to be able spread the joy of music stations, picnic tables and kids’ games. around,” says Boyd. “That feels good Those looking to beat the heat can the way you want it! every day in here. We are lucky to be head over to Ian Charlebois & Asso- able to do that.” ciates Real Estate & Mortgages at 52 But records aren’t the only thing Chamberlain Avenue for free hot dogs, You’ll love that we are minutes away from downtown, the you’ll be scooping up this year at the drinks, live music and kids’ games historic Rideau Canal and all that the Glebe has to offer. With Great Glebe Sidewalk Sale. Bargain beginning at 9 a.m. Charlebois has hunters will be treated to an array of been hosting the free barbecue since both Independent and Assisted Living, you’ll enjoy peace of goods from many of their favourite 2017 and, with the help of Loblaws, has mind knowing you have the right care when you need it. Glebe merchants along Bank Street been able to serve 3,000 hot dogs to and adjacent side streets throughout hungry bargain shoppers every year. the neighbourhood. Close to 30 busi- As an added service to the commun- Contact Sue at nesses transformed the Glebe into an ity, the site also doubles as a donation open-air market spilling with deals drop-off for residents who don’t sell all (613) 617-7888 during last year’s event. Eager shop- their goods during the big garage sale. pers arrived early to score finds from “At the end of the day, they are tired, to book your tour! Kunstadt Sports’ legendary sale, stun- the kids are hungry, so they just show ning pieces from Magpie Jewellery, up here, drop off the stuff they want 480 Metcalfe Street travel pack accessories from Readi Set to donate, get a hot dog, get a drink, Go and all sorts of housewares from play some kids’ games and then they Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3N6 Capital Home Hardware. You’ll def- get to end their day,” adds Charlebois. initely find something for everyone in “We really like the community aspect, Managed by your household at a great price. and we get to meet some great people SPRING SPECIAL! Move in before July 1, While the sidewalk sale is a great that we probably wouldn’t have met.” 2019 and enjoy one free month and way for businesses to unload inventory, The Great Glebe Garage & Side- moving expenses covered up to $2,000!* it’s also an opportunity to give back to walk Sale runs May 25 from 7 a.m. the community. A number of busi- to 3 p.m. *Limited time offer. Subject to terms and conditions. nesses, including Capital Barbershop and Stephanotis Hair, offer services Trevor Greenway is responsible for by donation with the proceeds going communications at the Glebe BIA to local charities. Capital Barbershop (Business Improvement Area). VillagiaInTheGlebe.com 20 Glebe Report May 17, 2019 ENVIRONMENT OTTAWA’S EXCELLENT TAP WATER By Clive Doucet and Diane Holmes Below, you will find the ABCs of in Ontario. There is little money in they could procure naming rights why corporations are so successful in the city budget to promote recycling. and pouring rights. Not surprisingly, Sustainable issues are often hard to selling your city water back to you and We need single-use plastic bottles there were no companies interested understand because the human’s envi- why we should change this. removed from the environment. in naming swimming pools, baseball ronmental platform is a whole lot more diamonds and gyms. But Coca-Cola complicated than the ice shelf a polar A. City water is safer: The City of E. The city does not promote its was happy (over the Public Health bear hunts seals from. Everyone can Ottawa’s tap water is tested many times own tap water: The city budget for Department’s objections) to secure understand what it means for the great a day. Municipal tap water is rigorously water is $95 million per year. Of that the contracts for pouring rights in white bear if the ice shelf melts beneath tested, and tested more frequently for annual budget, $10,000 is spent on city community centres. We now have his feet. The bear goes hungry. But how more elements than bottled water. promotion materials for city water. If Coke and Pepsi dispensing machines will it affect human communities if the you add in staff time, the amount goes conveniently located at City Hall and future means less travelling by private B. City water is healthier: up to $100,000. So the reality is that in our community centres. car? And what if the future means less Ottawa’s water includes the minerals there is so little promotion of city tap There are two more years left in the plastic and plastic products? Often, you calcium and magnesium that are nat- water, it doesn’t register in the minds contract for Coke and Pepsi. In that can’t even buy food or a CD without urally occurring in the water. Bottled of the people who pay for it – you. time 360,000 more plastic bottles will also buying its plastic wrapping. We water has demineralized the water, be sold. Where will they end up? In have built a world for many generations therefore making it less healthy. F. Selling out to Coca-Cola: In our landfills, streams and rivers, and now without costing the environmental 2010 the city removed several million many will float to the ocean. costs. Think fracking and pipelines. C. City water is less expensive: dollars from the Recreation Depart- We can easily live without Coke and Changing is going to require different a plastic bottle of water costs 1,500 ment budget and told the department Pepsi vending machines in our city expectations, different attitudes, more times the cost of a glass of tap water. to find private-sector dollars facilities. We have in the past and can local, less international; better insulated to fill in the gap. The do so again. homes, more neighbourhood farmer’s D. Recycling in Ottawa is a suggestion was In summary, the sale of water and markets. The list is a long one. sham: It is estimated that only 50 made that sugared liquids in Ottawa city facili- There are, however, some issues that per cent of plastic water bottles are ties is no longer in the public interest. are very easy to understand and very recycled. The City We need single-use plastic bottles easy to address. 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my children’s shoes to a BioPed location page and “gift” your items freely. in the city that then donates them to the Gather up a cozy blanket, twin Soles 4 Souls foundation. Please check sheets, personal care products, house- out their website: soles4souls.org. wares and even some tasty treats and Going zero-waste: Used bikes can be brought to our drop them by Cornerstone Housing for local Bronson Avenue Cycle Salvation Women at their 314 Booth Street loca- social enterprise that provides training tion. Cornerstone has an emergency a Glebe starter kit and employment in bike mechanics shelter and four locations helping 200 to people who are economically dis- women each day. It’s a much appreci- advantaged, while at the same time ated way to connect with women in our diverting bikes destined for scrap and community as they begin life anew. landfill sites: cyclesalvation.org. For a more global impact, on Helping With Furniture provides your next trip down south consider gently used furniture and household contacting a local not-for-profit organ- goods to families and individuals in ization near where you will be staying. distress, to help them start new lives in Depending on their needs, you may be

PHOTO: KAI KELLER-HERZOG PHOTO: Ottawa. They include refugees, recent packing up a bag of shoes, medical sup- Judith Slater is an organizer of Glebe Collegiate’s annual E-Waste Collection immigrants, people relocating from plies or school kits to drop off at the happening during the Great Glebe Garage Sale May 25 from noon to 5 p.m. and shelters and other at-risk groups. Check organization on the way to your hotel. May 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. out their website at hwfottawa.org. We’ve done this on trips to Mexico and Old washers, dryers, countertops, the Bahamas and it was a rewarding By Sarah Young redirect and repurpose your goods and bathtubs or any other leftovers from experience. In Cozumel, the local not- help your community at the same time. your household renovations can be for-profit organization actually came to With the Great Glebe Garage Sale While the GGGS is the best place picked up by Habitat for Humanity’s the hotel we were staying at to pick up (GGGS) just a few days away, spring to do so, it could be that you don’t Re-Store or you can deliver them to our donation of medical supplies. cleaning and community engagement have the time or availability to get out one of their two locations in Ottawa, Finally, for items that may be haz- is upon us! As we come out of our your own table this year. If that’s the 768 Belfast Road or 7 Enterprise ardous or considered to be e-waste, homes to greet one another after a long case, consider bringing your house- Avenue. See: habitatgo.com/restore. or simply don’t fit any of the categor- winter, we are also greeting a new hold items to OCRA, Ottawa Centre Bring your used technology, includ- ies mentioned so far, go to the Waste sense of urgency for our planet: local Refugee Action, whose volunteers will ing laptops, desktops and cell phones Explorer pages on the City of Ottawa and global communities are facing sell your donations to raise money for to Compucorps charity in Hinton- website ottawa.ca under their garbage floods, fires and what scientists are re- newly arrived refugee families. They burg and receive cash back in some and recycling section. They have hun- ferring to as the sixth great extinction. are accepting goods on Friday, May cases. Compucorps is another amaz- dreds of locations listed as part of their Ottawa has declared a state of climate 24 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at 166 Glebe ing social enterprise, providing tech Take it Back program including such emergency. It’s time to awaken to this Avenue, or on the day of the GGGS at training to at-risk groups. They will things as tires and paint cans. And and act with a more global conscience the corner of Glebe and Lyon. refurbish your devices and give them don’t forget that Glebe Collegiate Insti- in our daily decision-making. Though you may sell or be able to to people in need in our community. tute’s (GCI) Seventh Annual E-Waste This article is dedicated to a zero- donate a good portion of your household They will also securely wipe out all Collection will be happening during waste mentality, striving to create an items, invariably a number of things will data: compucorps.org/. the GGGS on May 25 from noon to 5 environmental and community con- not get sold. So this year, let’s commit For all your smaller items, even p.m. and again on May 26 from 9 a.m. sciousness around the many and varied to avoiding sending anything to landfill. including food purchases that you now to 5 p.m.; drop off your old TV sets, household items that we would like to Instead let’s consider all the many and don’t want, toys, small furniture and computers, radios, stereos and cameras. clear out. Rather than treating them as wonderful places that exist in our com- those “$20 or less” office Christmas waste and pitching them into your gar- munity that will happily take your items gifts that you received, consider join- Sarah Young is co-chair of the Single bage can or trucking them to a landfill, to help those in need. ing our very own Buy Nothing Glebe/ Use Plastics Task Force of the Glebe here is a range of ways to reduce waste, For a few years now I’ve been taking Old Ottawa East and South Facebook Community Association. 22 Glebe Report May 17, 2019 FOOD

The Story of the pecan

By Carolyn Best

Ten million visitors attended the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadel- phia, held one hundred years after the founding of the United States. It was the first international World Fair to take place in America and the event’s tremendous success owed much to its role as a showpiece for new inventions. Among these were Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone, the Remington typewriter and Heinz ketchup. A seemingly less spectacular

exhibit, which would have an equally BEST GWENDOLYN PHOTO: lasting impact, was a display of high- Potato Pecan Croquettes, a dish that features the modern pecan nut that was born in slavery. quality pecan nuts that would pave the road to economically viable pecan nuts. Indigenous Americans created ent and siblings in a multitude of ways, Carolyn Best is the former proprietor orchards and provide a profitable new the original nut milk by fermenting such as shell characteristics, flavour, and chef of The Pantry vegetarian agricultural crop. Unknown to the powdered pecans into a drink called fruiting age and ripening date. Agri- tearoom, and a regular Glebe Report crowds at the Exposition, the master “powcohicora.” Spanish explorers of culturists trying to domesticate the contributor on food. gardener responsible for the selection the 16th century came across huge pecan searched for the occasional wild and propagation of this superior strain groves of pecans along the fertile river specimen with optimally large, thin- of pecan, afterwards known as the banks of what are now the southern shelled nuts, hoping they could grow “Centennial,” had been enslaved on a United States. Later, European col- more trees of its ilk. Louisiana plantation. onists learned how to harvest and The first fully successful effort to The pecan is a tree of the New store the rich and buttery nuts. propagate uniform pecan trees took World, the name deriving from an Pecan trees flourish prolifically in place in 1846 and is attributed to “a Algonquin word meaning “nut requir- the wild, but their individual variabil- Creole Negro gardener and expert ing a stone to crack.” Its nuts were ity was a great obstacle to growing grafter of pecan trees” called Antoine, widely consumed and traded by the them in commercial orchards. It is an enslaved person on the Oak Alley First Peoples who stored them in said that if a thousand nuts were taken Plantation in Louisiana. Nothing else leather sacks and earthen pits, often from a single tree and planted, the nuts is known of him except his age (38 POTATO PECAN timing their migrations to coincide from each of the resulting offspring at the time) and valuation (estimated with the seasonal harvesting of the would differ from those of their par- at $1,000 on the plantation accounts CROQUETTES ledger). Yet this gifted and barely remembered horticulturist eventu- 6 medium size potatoes ally grafted 126 pecan trees for his 200 grams cream cheese “owner,” J. T. Roman. It was the nuts 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans from these that were awarded the ¼ - ½ cup oil-packed, drained and “Best Pecan Exhibited” prize at the | Renovations + Additions | Philadelphia Exposition 30 years later. coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (if using sun-dried tomatoes | Custom Homes | Through further refinements in grafting, pecans are now grown in that are not oil-packed, soak them | Upgrades + Repairs | over a thousand varieties, almost first in hot water for half an hour and all named after the North Amer- drain) ican nations that first gathered and ¼ cup finely chopped onion shared them – the Cheyenne, Choc- taw, Mohawk, Shawnee and Sioux. All Salt to taste YOU’RE INVITED! of these were ultimately made possible Butter or oil for sautéing by the skills that propagated those first To the Grand Opening Celebration of Amsted’s 126 cloned pecan trees in Louisiana. Cook the potatoes until soft enough Today we can enjoy this uniquely to mash. Add other ingredients. Form American soft and sweet nut because Living Room Presentation Centre in The Glebe! the mixture into patties or wedge of the unaccredited and unrewarded contributions by Antoine, the remark- shapes. Sauté in butter or olive oil. When: Friday, June 7th, 2019 at 3pm—6pm able gardener, made beneath the yoke of slavery.

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behind the retail space. From there, Ellen Harris shares the recipe for happy sounds of the opening and Second Avenue Sweets French Toast closing of oven doors, the slapping of featuring the bakery’s own challah mixing machines and the voices of bread. urious About bakers reach the store. Over the years Notes on challah bread: We make C the store has hired people with differ- and sell challah bread on Fridays. ent skills, from professional bakers to It can be reserved by phoning in an Second Avenue Sweets? high school co-op students who have order. We also offer it frozen in our had the opportunity to peek into the freezer section and it can be easily operations of a small retail business defrosted in a few hours. and taste the products as they come out of the oven. Marisa Romano is a foodie and “What about the recipes?” I ask Har- scientist with a sense of adventure who ris. “Some recreate my grandmother’s appreciates interesting and nutritious favourites like chocolate chip cook- foods that bring people together. ies and the milk chocolate cake; some have been developed here in the store over the years and some are Peter’s. He Second Avenue Sweets’ brought them with him when he started working here,” she tells me. FRENCH TOAST Like many businesses in the Glebe, For the French Toast: the store survived the highs and lows 8 slices Second Avenue Sweets’ challah of Bank Street reconstruction thanks bread to the backing and encouragement of 5 eggs PHOTO: ELLEN HARRIS PHOTO: its customers. Harris has also man- ¼ cup milk By Marisa Romano with creamy frosting, flaky fruit scones aged to keep it going while growing a 2 tbsp half-and-half cream and cakes that look and smell as if they family. Her girls took naps in the back 2 tbsp sugar A number of bakeries have opened were just pulled out of grandma’s oven. of the store as infants, played there as 1 tsp vanilla their doors in the Glebe over the years. This is exactly how Ellen Harris, store toddlers and now, all grown up, lend ½ tsp cinnamon Some were barely settled in when they owner and operator, envisioned her the occasional hand to the family 1/8 tsp nutmeg closed. Very few others have been bakery when she opened her doors in business, like penning notes on the pinch salt 3-4 tbsp butter or as needed around for a while and are here to the summer of 2007: “Like a table at sandwich board. stay, supported by a steady and loyal the farmer’s market.” The bakery has undergone chan- For garnish: clientele. Second Avenue Sweets is Although not in the original plan, ges over the years. What’s in store for ½ cup 35% whipping cream one of them. the time came for the bakery to offer the future? “I do not know about the ½ cup maple syrup “Come on in,” was the handwrit- bread alongside the sweets. Harris’ future,” says Harris, “but for now we ½ cup fresh or frozen berries ten note taped to the store’s sandwich husband Peter, a Cordon Bleu chef, are here to stay, more for the love of it board outside the entrance. “Maybe joined the business and started knead- than for the money.” Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. something in here will spark your ing the first loaves of the white and Thank you, Ellen, and yes, we will Whisk eggs, milk and cream mixture, vanilla, curiosity.” multigrain breads still offered today. come in to look for what sparks our sugar and spices in a big bowl. Set aside. And as customers step inside the Nowadays, he also rolls by hand all curiosity. Whip cream to desired thickness. Wash/ homey and quaint store located just off the buttery croissants sold in the store. Check the store’s website sass- prepare berries. Dip bread into egg mixture, flip and dredge on other side. Fry slices until Bank Street they are greeted by goods Just like grandma’s baking, every- bakery.ca to place your order and find golden brown and set, then flip and finish that spark curiosity and everyone’s thing is made from scratch with out when your favourite bread will on other side. Garnish with whipped cream, sweet tooth, including a variety of large butter and real cream and is baked in make its way onto the rack behind the berries and serve with syrup. cookies, cupcakes generously topped small batches in the kitchen tucked in counter.

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was a primary influence on Mozart and himself one of the most important authors of modern piano concertos. Some instruments, like the viola and cello, were considered subordinate and, as such, associated with servants and the lower classes. Bach would have none of this. Not only does Con- certo 6 feature these instruments, the piece itself is unusually “common” and dance-like, resulting in a musical texture that would have been quite striking in Bach’s day. Bach not only innovated, he chal- lenged the musicians. The trumpet part in Concerto 2 is so difficult that PHOTO: LOK NG LOK PHOTO: many accomplished professional play- Roland Graham will lead and perform ers refuse to play it. Sean van Gulik is in the Brandenburg Concertos concert up to the challenge. “We were listen- at Southminster on June 28. ing to the Brandenburg Concertos in

PHOTO: KIMBERLEY HOY LAPP KIMBERLEY HOY PHOTO: my Grade 10 history class,” says van Sean van Gulik will play trumpet in the June 28 performance of all six Brandenburg Gulik. “I heard the trumpet and knew Concertos. concertos as part of a job application I wanted to play that music.” sent to the Margrave of Brandenburg, Van Gulik, 24, began playing cor- a prince of the Prussian Royal house. net at age six with the Salvation Army. He didn’t get the job, and it’s unlikely He graduated from Canterbury High HONKING HORNS the Margrave nor any of his staff even School and recently from the Masters bothered to look at them. of Music program at the University of “Bach’s dedication of this work to Ottawa. AND INNOVATION the Margrave is pretty hilarious,” says “The trumpet part is very chal- Graham. “The best part is when he lenging,” says Graham, “but every By Janice Manchee Frodo leaving the Shire.” obsequiously thanks the Margrave instrument is pushed to its limit by Those cassettes led Graham, now 39, for taking pleasure in the ‘little tal- Bach. The musicians often have to act Eleven-year old Roland Graham had to make a career of music and develop ents Heaven has given me for music’.” as a coordinated ensemble, dependent two cassette tapes. One of them held a music hub at Southminster United As a set, the six concertos showcase on one another’s skill.” the first three of Bach’s six Branden- Church featuring local, national and all the major instrument families of All six Brandenburg Concertos are burg Concertos. He played them over international talent. But although he the day: strings, winds, reeds, brass not often performed together. This is and over while reading the novels he studied the concertos in university, he and keyboard. Together, the concertos a special opportunity for music lovers loved, to the point where the music hasn’t had an opportunity to perform are widely acknowledged as among to experience the full range of these and stories became fused in his mind. any of them until this year. the best orchestral pieces of the Bar- celebrated works. “To this day, when I hear the open- Bach used a mixture of previously oque era, indeed of all eras. The Brandenburg Concertos will be ing strains of Concerto No 1, and later written works, revised for the purpose, Bach takes the opportunity to lift performed in a concert presented by the cheerfully honking horns, I see and new excerpts to assemble the six a number of instruments above their Upbeat Productions at 7:30 p.m. Fri- usual importance. day, June 28 at Southminster United Concerto 5 is among the first key- Church. Tickets are available on board concertos ever written, during a Eventbrite and at the door. period when technicians were pushing the limits of what keyboards (harpsi- Janice Manchee sings tenor with chords mainly) could do. This piece Rideau Chorale directed by Roland INSPIRING GIRLS influenced Bach’s sons, one of whom Graham.

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Bruckner Mass in E Minor, a tradition of excellence in choral music

By Nadine Dawson and Aeneas that first year to Bach’s Bruckner, the man, was filled with beauty, including Os justi and Ave St. Matthe’s Passion this past January. idiosyncrasies, including a drive for Maria. Cantata Singers have performed cho- Last year, the choir performed and purity and perfection that led him, as Please join Cantata Singers in the ral music for Ottawa audiences for recorded Ana Sokolovic’s compos- a child, to spend 12 hours a day prac- sacred space of St Joseph’s Church in over half a century. ition, Golden Slumbers Kiss Your Eyes tising the organ and as a composer, the afternoon of May 26. Step back Founded by Gerald Wheeler, in collaboration with the National Arts to revise his music tirelessly, often in in time to Bruckner’s 19th century they first performed at the National Centre Orchestra under the baton of collaboration with fellow musicians. Austria to enjoy a musical expression Art Gallery in 1964. Subsequent Alexander Shelley. It was awarded the The Mass in E Minor that will be of faith as enduring as it is beautiful. directors, including Brian Law, Lau- 2019 Juno for Classical Composition performed in this concert is the 1882 Be part of the tradition of fine choral rence Ewashko and Michael Zaugg, of the Year. version. It was first composed for singing in Ottawa that is honoured by expanded the choir’s audiences This, the choir’s 55th season, began the Bishop of Linz to celebrate the the voices of today’s musicians. And through concerts, recordings and with the world premiere of The Elev- construction of the Votive Chapel in see what the future holds by attending collaborations, as well as tours in enth Hour, a multi-media musical the new Cathedral. It is set for eight the reception following the concert Canada, Europe and Asia. The choir’s work to commemorate the 100th voices and calls upon both ancient when Cantata Singers unveil its 2019– current director, Andrew McAnerney, anniversary of Armistice Day by traditions such as monastic chant 20 season. carries on the tradition of innovation local composer, Andrew Agar, and and counterpoint, and more mod- Bruckner’s Mass in E Minor takes and excellence, programming both in partnership with the Friends of the ern sensibilities. The choir will be place Sunday, May 26 at 3 p.m. at St. familiar and rarely heard works from Canadian War Museum. The second accompanied by an ensemble of Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod Street. the classical tradition to contemporary concert of the season, Bach Cantatas woodwinds (oboes, clarinets, bas- Tickets are available at the door or Canadian music. by Candlelight, featured the musi- soons) and brass (horns, trumpets, may be purchased online by visiting Cantata Singers began a long-stand- cians of Studio musique ancienne de trombones), thus evoking the sounds cantatasingersottawa.ca. ing relationship with the National Arts Montréal on period instruments. To of the first performance conducted by Centre in 1969. They have performed conclude the season, Cantata Sing- Bruckner himself and held outdoors. Nadine Dawson is a teacher at Glebe with the orchestra every year since, ers will offer an all-Bruckner concert Rounding out the program will be a Collegiate, an artist and a member of with concerts from Purcell’s Dido this May. series of Bruckner motets of great Cantata Singers of Ottawa.

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Seventeen Voyces presents Nosferatu World premiere of a comic opera by the choir’s director Kevin Reeves Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 7:30 p.m. Glebe St. James United Church 650 Lyon Street South Tickets online: www.seventeenvoyces.ca

Luc Lalonde, baritone, will be portraying Max Schreck the film star playing Nosferatu in the comic-horror opera of that name.

By Karen Junke a comedy, inspired by the fact that in character throughout the course of ance include, tenor Corey Arnold as F. some Europeans in the early 1920s – the shoot, was unwilling to step into W. Murnau the film director; baritone Seventeen Voyces’ 2018–19 season mostly in the villages – believed the the sun and preferred to remain in the Ryan Hofman as Fritz Arno Wagner began with horror and will end with lead in the film, Max Schreck, was a shadows, thus fueling the rumours that the cameraman; soprano Rachael Jew- horror, or more accurately, comedy real vampire discovered somewhere in he was a real vampire. a must ellsee as Gertrude comic Shroeder opera! the film star horror. This is an original chamber Bavaria by the director F.W. Murnau. Of course, director Murnau, cam- Ellen; tenor Grayson Nesbitt as von opera based on “behind the scenes” This was enhanced by the fact that the era operator Fritz Arno Wagner and Wangenheim film star Hutter, baritone incidents from Nosferatu, the silent lead’s name, Schreck, literally means Shreck as Nosferatu gleefully keep the Luc Lalonde as Max Schreck film classic from 1922. Kevin Reeves, “terror” in German. charade alive to create more publicity star Nosferatu and soprano Kathleen director of Seventeen Voyces, told us, Characters in the opera include the for the film on release. Radke as as Frances Stoker. “I wrote this opera with the size and lead actor from the films, the camera- Just to make events more chaotic, This is a concert not to be missed. It personalities of Seventeen Voyces man who shot the film, as well as the widow of Bram Stoker, whose promises to be great fun with superb in mind and because we’re known Shreck and Murnau themselves. The seminal story of Dracula had been soloists, chorus and instrumentalists for accompanying silentNosferatu film with protagonist from the film, Thomas completely ripped off by Murnau, including a string quartet, clarinet and live choral music. Now the tables Hutter and his loving wife Ellen, get metamorphosed into the story of harpsichord. Be sure you have your are turned and live choral music is caught up in the hysteria surrounding Nosferatu and angrily appears on the tickets, which are available online at accompanied by silent film and a Max Schreck and start believing the set demanding her share; a scorned www.seventeenvoyces.ca. libretto which wends its way toward villagers as they are shooting the film woman who eventually managed to sheer anarchy.” on location in Slovakia. have every print of Nosferatu inciner- Karen Junke is a Seventeen Voyces Even though it is a well-known As an actor, Max Schreck refused ated, or so she thought. board member and a fan of comic horror flick, the opera is written as to take off his makeup and remained Featured artists in order of appear- opera.

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By Kelly Sirett branch. They are asking for dona- photographs, minimal text and plenty tions of plants that are local, hardy and of inspiration. Some of my favourites Spring has finally sprung! If you’re drought-resistant, e.g. perennials like include: like me, your thoughts have quickly shade-loving hostas, always-blooming • Everyday Monet: A Giverny- turned to how to spend more time black-eyed Susans and daisies, fra- inspired Gardening and Lifestyle outside – perhaps cycling, exploring grant peonies, sturdy stonecrop and Guide to Living Your Best Impres- one of our many great Ottawa neigh- walkable thyme. Please no shrubs, sionist Life by Aileen Bordman bourhoods or weeding, digging and bushes or trees and remember to drop • Gardens of Style: Private Hide- planting in your own backyard. them off potted and labelled. If you aways of the Design World by At the Sunnyside branch we’re have a green thumb or just want to get Janelle McCulloch very lucky to have beautiful gardens some fresh air and exercise, please • Garden Style: Inspirational Styl- – the towering sunflowers are espe- consider becoming a Green Dreamer ing for Your Outside Space by cially noteworthy. The Sunnyside by contacting adoptgarden@oldot- Selina Lake gardens will be better than ever this tawasouth.ca or speaking with them • Green Escapes: The Guide to year thanks to a generous donation at the plant drive. Secret Urban Gardens by Toby from the Friends of the Ottawa Public As you begin garden planning and Musgrave Library Association that will be used green dreaming of your own, here are If you’re looking for something a to revitalize the garden with organic some book recommendations to help bit more practical, then you may want fertilizer, equipment and plants. you get started. Don’t forget, these to borrow one of our many garden- The Sunnyside gardens as well as books as well as gardening maga- ing guides. Written for new and expert and vegetable options, detailed grow- about a dozen other sites in Old Ottawa zines, DVDs and so much more are gardeners alike, these books include ing instructions and beautiful images South are maintained by a group of available from your public library. simple, step-by-step gardening tech- to help guide you. volunteers called the Green Dreamers. Many gardening books fall under a niques and helpful tips: Want to dig even deeper? Here are The Green Dreamers will be hold- category that some of us at the library • The Food Lover’s Garden: Grow- some books related to gardening and ing a plant drive on Saturday, June 8 call “picture books for adults.” These ing, Cooking, and Eating Well by the larger role it plays in our personal from noon to 3 p.m. at the Sunnyside large books are filled with beautiful Jenni Blackmore lives, as well as in our city and the • The Backyard Gardener: Simple, world: Easy, and Beautiful Garden- • Life in the Garden by Penelope ing With Vegetables, Herbs, and Lively Flowers by Kelly Orzel • The Sound of Cherry Blossoms: • Ground Rules: 100 Easy Lessons Zen Lessons from the Garden on for Growing a More Glorious Contemplative Design by Martin Teskey Cartwwwwrig.teskeyh.comt / Garden by Kate Frey Hakubai Mosko • Beginner Gardening Step by Step: • The Fruitful City: The Enduring A Visual Guide to Yard and Gar- Power of the Urban Food Forest den Basics by DK Publishing by Helena Moncrieff • The Botanical Bible: Plants, • Escape to Reality: How the World Flowers, Art, Recipes & Other Is Changing Gardening, and Gar- Home Remedies by Sonja Patel dening Is Changing the World by For those more experienced or Mark Cullen and Ben Cullen adventurous gardeners interested in • Gardening Notes from A Late trying something new in their gar- Bloomer by Clare Hastings dens this year, I would recommend Niki Jabbour’s Veggie Garden Remix Kelly Sirett is a librarian and the or Grow Something Different to Eat: Coordinator at the Sunnyside Branch 224 New Plants to Shake Up Your of the Ottawa Public Library. She has GLEBE - Old World Beauty Garden and Add Variety, Flavor, and many interests and loves many things – A stately home rich in charm and flooded with light. Space enough for Fun by Matthew Biggs. Both books but especially sunny days, first and last all types and size of families. Lovely formal rooms, redone kitchen,5 offer a variety of uncommon plant lines, and doing the hokey pokey. bedrooms,den,4 bathrooms and a finished lower level. Lot is 50 x 100 so lots of room for that pool or addition. Asking $1,450,000.00

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A novel, you say? A roman à clé? to suggest possible event hosts. I am Not exactly. According to David even open to some couch-surfing and Chernushenko, on leaving municipal backyard camping. politics, it’s healthiest to step away “Oh, and I will need to plug in my completely. He chose instead to ad- Bolt. That is the “electric” part. And I dress pressing global environmental will be blogging all the way. Readers issues head-on through the power of should visit David.ca to find out more fiction. and to subscribe to my mailing list. Said Chernushenko, “You can “I wrote this book because I had really let loose! Disturbing changes to. The despair of seeing things get are afoot in our world: the collapse of progressively worse while there is fish stocks and pollinating insects; the insufficient action (and now huge steps surge in high impact storms and fires; backwards in Ontario, Alberta and the a resurgence of populism and retreat United States) is shocking and dis- from collective welfare; the fuzzing heartening. I had to channel my grief of truth, and debate about whether and anger into something creative and science exists or matters; a surge potentially positive. in desperate migration; and of course “But this is no happy ecotopian story. the breakdown of climate and eco- David Chernushenko, former Capital I had to tell it straight up. Things are logical systems. How can we not go Ward councillor, new author, will launch going to get bad and soon. If we act Book Launch to dark places? Dramatic fiction was his climate thriller Burning Souls on now with resolve, we could keep things May 27, 7 p.m. at Southminster United the tool I needed to use. I could have Church. from being really bad really soon. Burning Souls fun writing, even if the subject matter “That is the truth. It is what all the sci- By David Chernushenko was often wrenching.” ence indicates. No point sugar-coating. What’s Burning Souls about? Long- authoritarianism and supremacist “Let’s get onto it now and make this Monday, May 27, 2019, 7 p.m. time best friends Simone, Sagan, sentiments. But he insists it’s a “char- next federal election about truth, sci- Southminster United Church Jenny and Jiro meet at Cambridge in acter-driven novel where the reader ence and concrete action.” 15 Aylmer Avenue (at Bank) 1997. By 2025, things have gone very will learn and perhaps evolve along badly for Earth’s ecosystem and civil- with the heroes and villain.” David Chernushenko, former To be sold in most local bookstores and ized society. The four “burning souls,” Chernushenko has a related project Councillor for Capital Ward, has spent online. Print and e-book versions, with incensed at the predatory practices in mind for the summer. his time skiing and writing a novel plans for an audio version. Funded they see driving climate breakdown “The Electric Burning Souls Road since leaving municipal politics last through Indiegogo campaign. and social collapse, work to make a Trip is my fun way of doing a cross- fall. difference in the world. But as they country book promotion tour. Leaving confront a world where change meets in early June, I will be travelling resistance and backlash, they must across Canada in an EV (electric decide what matters most. The stakes vehicle), with a bike on the back for are high and civilized society hangs excursions while the car charges, and TFI @glebereport in the balance. boxes of books to sell. It will be quite Simone Cohen is a Canadian inves- an adventure. tigative reporter who won’t stop “I will be crossing as far as Vancou- speaking truth to power, even when ver (perhaps Victoria) via Saskatoon the powerful make it clear she really and Edmonton, and then returning via should. Sagan Cleveland is a gay, the Okanagan, Calgary and Regina. I What Your Neighbours are black, American climate scientist hope to set up everything from full-on whose charm and sense of humour book launch events to smaller book- don’t prevent him from being targeted. store signings and even house book Jenny Fung, Malaysian engineer, has club visits. Really, I am open to what- a passion for energy storage. Mild- ever fate, generosity and a good dose mannered Jiro Ebitsubo, a Japanese of hard work and active self-promo- lawyer, is called back to his home tion will bring me. If your book club would likeReading to share its in Fukushima when things go badly. “Sadly, there is no better or worse reading list, please email it to Micheline Boyle Powerful interests who seek to profit time to be promoting a book that I at [email protected] from the status quo by engaging in bill as a ‘climate breakdown thriller.’ “predatory delay” are working against Everywhere we look, the climate and the four friends. our ecosystems are breaking down. Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs: Chernushenko has incorporated Urgent action is needed by everyone TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR some urgent themes into his thriller: of all political stripes. That’s what my Sofie and Cecilia1 Katherine Ashenburg the critical role of investigative jour- book shows via a rollicking story and 2 nalism; how we deal with ecosystems it’s what I will be emphasizing. 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And he was rich – yes richer than a king cerous tycoon-father, of was a seasoned Scottish And admirably schooled in every grace: the endless legal war his cleric who struck me as In fine, we thought that he was everything sisters waged to kill his from another century, To make us wish that we were in his place share. with wiry, salt-pepper After that, his mother hair and laconic mien. So on we worked and waited for the light, wasted steadily in the You felt somehow his And went without the meat and cursed the bread; dry climes of Arizona, conviction sprang from a And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, drinking. A bizarre itin- deep and natural source. Went home and put a bullet through his head. erary drove him back He told us that this time and forth from Mus- last year he used to find koka mansion to desert him alone inside, “pon- —Edwin Arlington Robinson watering hole, lovingly Sketch by Chris McNaught dering.” Could never get preserving the former, tending the latter, until by the him to a regular service though, and he surely tested time she died, he’d described a vast, rootless geog- one’s patience in debate. It surprised me he’d sought I first saw him in the fall of ’63, a blond Roman raphy. I often wonder what sped through his mind counsel of any kind, especially one so traditional head and cocky smile descending a twisted street to under those long night skies; above the pale ribbon, and mute. the Café du Théatre in Neuchâtel. I remember how no true beacon shone. And then the local man who put his boats up for evenings in that quarter brimmed with the kinetic We used to see him then, his other friend and I, the winter volunteered how he’d come right up to charm of students far from home. three or four times a year when he would mater- him just two weeks before, right out of the blue like, His solicitations, so intense, drew women like flies. ialize on our front lawns in a dusty Econoline (his and said that the clinic in Peterborough had refused Like flies, they soon buzzed on, but that was 1963, mobile world), littered with health foods, Mexican him because he seemed “too sound.” when the mysteries of grape harvest still ripened silver, peyote and wild offers of ocean real estate. The air thickened with black flies. The dusk was beyond the study windows, when our first sputter- He drove himself hard, scrounging (I suspect) for mild and the five of us grew warm hoisting him ings in French moved even the Swiss to laughter. clues. His rare descent prompted spontaneous all- inside. It seemed outrageous the insects couldn’t He could never have guessed then, for all the world. night dinners, exuberant flights from mortgage woes bother him. I thought how coming home means Save for the college autumn “wine and cheese” and self-advancement. Though now I see us round many things, how this final time, he wouldn’t be when he burst into the foyer to announce J.F.K.’s the table, I know he was just collecting scraps of returning, Gatsby-like, to his northern mansion. The assassination, the next I really saw him was that hearsay and vignette from our very ordered lives, handwritten, one-paragraph will said “ashes to be December. The director had invited me to dinner in later to apply his own bias and hoard them as shadow scattered on the lakefront.” Berne – as he had all of us, alphabetically – a res- arguments against any firm commitment. His American girlfriend whispered to no one in pite from Madame’s meat-impoverished purées. His We should have fought him tooth and nail. particular that they’d been playing horseshoes – it driving was terrifying, but after a scenic spin we When he caromed off in all directions, arrogant was Friday afternoon of the long weekend – and managed to halt in front of the fabled spy retreat, and defensive, he was only hunting what we cas- she’d gone to town for groceries. He declined, said the Schweizerfof. ually possessed. The birth of his reflex paranoia: we he’d take a walk and join her later. Mr. Wilde played to my young sense of intrigue, overlooked that too. I think the gun in his glove com- It was nearly two days before a police dog sniffed and we drifted from tales of Mata Hari to the isles partment disturbed us, but at the time we excused him out on the opposite side of the lake. He must of Greece and my summer plans. And then suddenly it as a minor perversion of the colourful world he have hiked for ages, but then, he knew the wind-drift there he was, visible in the corner, through the after- imported. In our midst, there was little chance of there and nobody heard. Buffy wasn’t allowed to see math of Black Forest venison and golden Chablis. his securing hope, and we were no more than an him until after the brief autopsy. The report said he’d He was holding solitary court. They waited on him unsafe island among uncharted ambitions. As his lifted that monstrous revolver on the first night and hand and foot, but you sensed an orchestration, a van swayed into metaphor, we didn’t mind. After all, blown most of his head away. They found $10,000 certain fragility in the luxury. Thus discovered, he those were the dreary ’70s, when we hadn’t killed all in bills in his back pocket and no note. agreed to join us at a film afterwards. It was The our ’60s icons, and still clung blindly. Outside, the birds swooped madly, gorging them- Pink Panther with Peter Sellers, and I can’t recall if A few weeks more and the estate would have selves on the flies. The pews, walls and coffin turned we laughed more at him, or the Schwiezer- Deutsch cleared; he could have bought that ketch, cash, and from burning orange to ochre in the sinking sun. In soundtrack (we used to call it “fizzer-dutch”). run charters off Cancun through darkest winter… my view, the cleric proceeded with the tiny gather- Back home, he failed first year at Trinity, and we The call came one May morning at my law office, ing – four trades people, a distant aunt and one of all moved on. Maybe the return from Old World sandwiched between Mrs. White on one line dis- the estranged sisters – despite contrary sentiment stones, from his own mistakes, back to his parents’ owning her son who kept setting fires in the Baptist from higher up. privileged preserve in north Toronto threw him off church basement, and Jamie Brogger on the other, He kept it stark, relying on St. Paul: “We shall the pace. Someone told me that summer he had to vowing certain default on support payments. The all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of shoot his horse while competing in Australia: I never news killed that scenario. an eye, at the last trump.” The other passage grace- saw him ride in Switzerland, certainly never realized The afternoon found my memory taking inventory fully admonished that He made us in His likeness he was world calibre. Few noted his A on eventual as the car carried me prematurely back to cottage (so don’t cast any stones) and calmed the fear of each graduation. In our own passage, we did remember country. All was in flux. Moist earthen odours vicarious soul: “It is sown in weakness; it is raised his brash allure, his frontal rush on all authority and escaped the winter seal, and branches reached for in power.” And then a chickadee, which had perched his M.G. convertible. the coming green. Birch clumps and sentinel pines curiously on the open sill of the lakeside window, He stayed fate for a time, by teaching of all things, guided us in. The town felt hushed, and I’m sure spoke once and disappeared. but though he had instinctive rapport, he lacked the Ross and I were the only ones in the tavern with At about this point, I noticed we’d set the body feet- discipline to convey it evenly. In a bright interlude, ties on – there seemed no better place to wait on first towards the altar, but he wouldn’t have cared. His Michelle arrived unheralded, but she overwhelmed the occasion, after propriety stifled a wild urge to name was Peter, and he was a friend of mine. him at the altar. She was a New Woman, and his frolic outside. brittle psyche was no match; it all collapsed in the The hour came at last and we drove out to the Chris McNaught is a Glebe author, former criminal first year. white wood chapel, a small pioneer effort slapped on lawyer and feature writer for Canadian Lawyer It was 10 years at least before he told me of the the rim of his favourite bay. The lake was cold crys- Magazine. His most recent novel is The Linnet death-bed reconciliation (far too late) with his can- tal, no oily shimmer or algae of July. The minister (Vanguard Press/Pegasus, U.K.).

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The Canadian Women’s Army Corps drivers at Lansdowne, May 1944

The bentwood arch entrance into Lansdowne from the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, ca 1912 Possibly the St. John’s Ambulance nursing sisters, June 1946

The Bank Street entrance to the Ottawa Ex, August 1947 (photo possibly by Malak) 34 Glebe Report May 17, 2019 COMMUNITY Ottawa to proclaim Imagining and creating June 1 as spaces for meaningful Intergenerational Day change in communities: a conversation By Christine Franklin wonderful things that are taking place between Intergenerational generations in our By Cécile Rozuel need to pause and imagine what was, Day Canada start- community and to and Lauren Michelle Levesque what is and what could be. All the ed in British Co- encourage resi- while, we can explore, understand and lumbia in 2010 dents to seek out How do we bridge reflection and appreciate the spaces we live in. These to celebrate the new opportunities action to effect constructive social spaces are not merely geographical or value of connec- to connect with change in our communities? physical; indeed, a neighbourhood or a tions between others in mean- This question is at the core of a city is also composed of social spaces, generations. ingful ways. This forthcoming conference gather- cultural spaces, spiritual spaces – Since then, Sharon could involve the ing scholars, artists and community some established, others fluid and MacKenzie, founder smallest of actions, leaders in Ottawa this August. The improvised. of i2i Intergenerational from a simple “hello, organizers, both professors at the In this spirit, the conference pres- Society, has been promot- how are you?” to an invi- Providence School of Transformative entations and participatory workshops ing the “why” and the “how” tation to go for a walk. Many Leadership and Spirituality at Saint are aimed at helping address one or of building bridges between different easy ideas for reaching out to someone Paul University, have set out to create more of the following questions: generations and encouraging cities to from a different generation are listed an interdisciplinary opportunity for 1. How do we cultivate imagination proclaim June 1 as Intergenerational on i2i Intergenerational Society’s web- individuals with diverse backgrounds, through or beyond education? Day. More than 100 cities have of- site (intergenerational.ca). experiences and expertise to kick-start 2. How do we understand and ficially recognized the day and this You could also attend one of the a fruitful conversation. engage with the many facets of year Ottawa will be proclaiming In- intergenerational events taking place A stepping stone in the development imagination? tergenerational Day for the first time. June 1. Organizations and commun- of this conference was to recognize 3. How can we learn to be respon- A small group, comprising Nicola ity groups are encouraged to promote that there exist many more resour- sible with our imagination, as Maule, Martha Jeacle, Diane Drouin their events on iGenOttawa’s website ces and know-how in communities citizens or leaders? and myself, founded iGenOttawa (iGenOttawa.ca). The registration sys- than we usually account for. Further- 4. How do we listen to the dynam- and the City of Ottawa accepted our tem should be up and running in early more, many researchers navigate the ics and possibilities of the spaces request for June 1 to be proclaimed May with help from volunteers with demands of scholarly research within our environments? Intergenerational Day. Intergenera- Random Hacks of Kindness. out sacrificing a deep care for social 5. What is the role of improvised tional Day will work with community May this inaugural Intergenera- issues and the will to help find con- spaces in the creative process of partners and supporters to: tional Day in Ottawa be filled with crete answers to live better. Our social engagement? • bring awareness of the positive small actions that lead to more neigh- event, “Meeting points: Imagination 6. How can we be consciously value of relationships between older bourly connections throughout the and Spaces for Social Change,” aims present and resonate with the and younger people; year. Consider “doing things differ- to leverage these resources and skills spaces we live in? • encourage organizations, com- ently,” perhaps by inviting someone across participants to identify practi- Registration for this event will open munity groups and residents to for tea, organizing a gathering for ces that work. on June 15. You can visit the web- celebrate Intergenerational Day neighbours on your block or simply Sustainable and effective solutions site of Saint Paul University for more through activities that bring together asking a neighbour if you can bor- to the socioeconomic, cultural or information: ustpaul.ca or contact us people of different ages; and row a cup of sugar! Through simple moral challenges of today start with by email at [email protected]. • promote the value of taking small acts we all can contribute to fostering a greater effort to include and engage actions to bridge generations within a sense of belonging within the com- with a variety of publics and contexts. Cécile Rozuel and Lauren Michelle the community year-round. munity. Rushing to implement change is not Levesque are Ottawa-based Think of all the organizations in our For more information and updates always the most effective idea; neither researchers and professors in the city that connect people of different during the lead-up to June 1, please is endlessly debating a topic without fields of ethics, Jungian psychology, generations for positive community visit the website (iGenOttawa.ca). looking at the lived experience of the arts and peace-building. They both impact – the Ottawa Network for Edu- Also, follow us on Twitter, Facebook people affected. Our perspective is have a keen interest in exploring cation, Connected Canadians (digital and Instagram @iGenOttawa. We can that action needs reflection and reflec- the power of communities and literacy for older adults), Babies Who be reached at [email protected]. tion gains depth through action. We meaningful engagement. Volunteer, our libraries … the list goes on! There are also intergenera- Christine Franklin, along with tional activities, informal gatherings Nicola Maule, Martha Jeacle and and one-on-one interactions quietly Diane Drouin, founded iGenOttawa. Meeting Points: happening across our city every day. She is also the founder of Impact June 1 is a day to highlight the Hours and a federal public servant. Imagination and Spaces for Social Change interdisciplinary conference

August 26 and 27, 2019, Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street CATHERINE Registration opens June 15. MCKENNA Member of Parliament/Députée, Ottawa-Centre A world-class library with the new Ottawa Une installation de classe mondiale : la Public Library and Library and Archives nouvelle Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa Canada facility et de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada The Canada Child Benefit is helping nine Neuf familles sur dix reçoivent l’Allocation out of ten families receive more money canadienne pour enfants every month Plus de 900 000 nouveaux emplois créés More than 900,000 new jobs created in au cours des trois dernières années the last three years New Clients Always Welcome! De l’investissement dans le transport en Investing in clean transit with Ottawa’s commun vert avec le système de train • Preventive Medicine • Vaccination Light Rail Transit System (LRT) léger d’Ottawa • Assessment and Treatment • Surgery and Dentistry $57 million to support local municipal 57 millions de dollars pour améliorer les of Injuries and Illness • Nutritional Counseling infrastructure infrastructures municipales 107 rue Catherine Street /McKenna.Ottawa Monday to Thursday 8am - 7pm Ottawa, ON K2P 0P4 CathMcKenna Friday 8am - 6pm & Saturday 8am - 2pm Tel: 613-946-8682 CathMcKennaOttCen [email protected] www.CatherineMcKennaMP.ca celebrating 20 great years in the glebe ENVIRONMENT Glebe Report May 17, 2019 35 Building a sustainable Ottawa for future generations

By Jim Watson results in GHG emission reduc- • Investing record amounts in cyc- tured approach to protecting and tions through key initiatives ranging ling and pedestrian infrastructure enhancing our forests that includes Municipalities play a crucial role in from applying an energy conserv- and supporting cycling initiatives a tree bylaw review, an inventory of assuring environmental sustainabil- ation and climate resiliency lens such as the annual Bike to Work forest canopy cover and tree plant- ity and in the fight against climate to city policies, to greening oper- Month; and ing and establishment guidelines. change. The City of Ottawa, in part- ations, to collaborating with local • Greening its vehicle fleet with Lastly, the city is leveraging its nership with various stakeholders, and international partners and are the acquisition of hybrid, elec- facilities and infrastructure assets community groups and residents, well on our way to becoming a tric or alternative fuel vehicles. to reduce its energy use and costs. has developed a robust environmen- low-carbon economy. Implemen- The city is also taking a proactive From installing solar panels on tal stewardship strategy to ensure tation of light rail transit is a great approach to protecting and preserv- the roofs of some city buildings to that we leave a green and sustainable example of our long-term efforts to ing its natural assets for future converting streetlights to LED tech- legacy to future generations. reduce GHG. Once Stage 2 LRT is generations through initiatives such nology to building new facilities The City of Ottawa set a pro- up and running, our fully electri- as the Combined Sewage Storage to meet LEED certification stan- active environmental strategy that fied LRT system will reduce GHGs Tunnel (CSST), one of the most dards, we are committed to being targets an 80 per cent reduction in by 110,000 tonnes and air contami- important projects of the Ottawa an environmentally responsible greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions nants by 3,000 tonnes over a 25-year River Action Plan, and the Urban community. by 2050 by creating our Air Quality period. Forest Management Plan. Once The progress we have made to and Climate Change Management The city is exploring other trans- completed, the CSST will reduce date, with many results on track Plan, Climate Change Management portation-based solutions to reduce the discharge of waste into the or exceeding targets, demonstrates Plan, Official Plan policies, Energy its carbon footprint such as: Ottawa River by over 80 per cent, Ottawa’s deep commitment to tack- Evolution strategy and a variety of • Encouraging the public to adopt the equivalent capacity of approxi- ling climate change head-on and specific energy conservation and electric vehicles by installing mately 18 Olympic-sized pools. And protecting our environment. environmental initiatives. Electric Vehicle Charging Sta- under the Urban Forest Management We have achieved meaningful tions at city facilities; Plan, the city has established a struc- Jim Watson is the mayor of Ottawa.

Household flooding prevention tips

1. Waterproof your basement, fill any cracks in the foundation, and put weather protection sealant around windows and the base of ground-level doors. Install flood shields or barriers for basement windows and doors. 2. Clear debris from your roof and eavestroughs so that they drain properly during heavy rains. Downspouts should extend at least six feet from the basement wall, well away from your and neighbouring properties. 3. Install backflow valves for drains, toilets and other sewer connections in the basement. These valves automatically close if water or sewage backs up from the main sewer. 4. Turn off the electricity in flood-prone areas of the property if a flood is expected in your area. 5. Talk to your insurance agent about flood insurance. Standard residential insurance may not cover floods caused by water overflowing from lakes, rivers and other bodies of water (called overland flooding) but may be available separately. For business owners, flood insurance could be available as add-on coverage to commercial property or to business interruption insurance policies. Commercial sewer backup coverage may also be available but is usually purchased separately.

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• AAA Grade 7 Network and April news LDLL Grade 8 and 9 Network: All intermediate and secondary schools have participated in cen- Shelley Lawrence tral PD and all will have been from the involved in school-based visits Ottawa Catholic School Board Trustee by mid-May.

N 613.978-2644 T @SLawrenceRSCJ ONTARIO BUDGET 2019: E [email protected] EDUCATION SECTOR IMPACTS Boardroom The Board received a comprehen- • We commit to increasing represen- tary schools this school year. Schools sive report on the Ontario Budget Our Declaration for the International tation of diverse employees and are reporting great success with these 2019 education sector impacts, Decade for People of African Descent leaders on the board, and providing programs; data shows students gaining particularly as they relate to the Shelley Montgomery, Superintend- professional learning on diversity four to five reading levels after three OCSB. Main topics were the multi- ent of Leading and Learning and anti-bias training for staff. to five months. year education spending forecast, • We commit to embedding Equity In the 2019–20 school year every the Minister’s task force on school The United Nations has declared and Diversity professional learning elementary school will have one boards, a legislative amendment for 2015–24 an International Decade within the New Teacher Induction or the other program: Empower or in-year deficits, and a complete list- for People of African Descent to Program. LLI. Continued success of the pro- ing of announced initiatives in the strengthen national, regional and • We commit to establishing a grams depends on a whole school Ontario Budget document. international cooperation in relation subcommittee in May 2019 spe- team approach, protecting the time of to the full enjoyment of economic, cifically focusing on Black History the contact educator, and supportive CELEBRATING EMPLOYEES social, cultural, civil and political events and initiatives planned in leadership from administrators and WITH THE #BEOCSB CAMPAIGN rights by people of African descent, partnership with students, staff, the Board to support the extensive Denise Andre, Director of Education and their full and equal participation parents and community members. professional development time and The OCSB has launched a cam- in all aspects of society. • We commit to continuing to resources needed for both programs. paign that aims to shine a spotlight on Consistent with Catholic teachings, explore ways in which the OCSB outstanding employees who embody the OCSB provides a loving and posi- can honour and support our diverse BE INNOVATIVE: what it means to #BeOCSB. These tive environment that respects and and vibrant community. LITERACY GOAL UPDATE are people who build community, promotes the dignity of all people. Debbie Frendo, Superintendent of model wellness and foster innova- Respecting the UN’s International BUILDING SKILLS IN YOUNG READERS Student Success, Intermediate/Sec- tion within the OCSB. Decade for People of African Des- WITH EMPOWER ondary We’ve invited members of our cent Declaration, a committee was Ben Vallati, Superintendent of Con- The focus of the Board Improve- community to celebrate employ- formed with the mandate to develop tinuing and Community Education ment Plan literacy goal this year is to ees who make a difference in their and support an OCSB Declaration for Our Lady of Fatima School shared support educators in providing precise workplace by nominating them in a People of African Descent by creat- its experiences in using the Empower and personalized literacy interven- simple on-line process. At the end of ing tangible commitments that will be Reading Program, which offers a tions and supports to students who are the project, the names of every nom- included in our Equity Action Plan. comprehensive approach to teaching not meeting programming expecta- inated employee will go into a draw The committee membership consisted reading that includes the skills needed tions. Five targeted strategies were put for some wonderful prizes. of OCSB staff and representatives to decode words, analyze text and in place this year to achieve this goal. Please feel free to participate in from the Ottawa community. successfully learn to read and gain 1. Oral language intervention in the this campaign and nominate a worthy “I am very proud to have been part knowledge from written materials. 7 Special Education System Class OCSB employee by going to ocsb.ca/ of the OCSB for 29 years and look “Empower is the most effective teach- Assessment Programs and JK/SK BeOCSB.Video: youtube.com/watch? forward to the Board continuing its ing and learning resource I have ever classes in the same school (Hanen™) v=DOr8ftgFM_c&feature=youtu.be commitment to the International Dec- used. It helps instill pride in students 2. Grade one early literacy initiative ade long after 2024,” said Moses Pratt, who have struggled with reading. in 6 schools (phonological awareness) BRIEFS FROM THE BOARDROOM Global Community Alliance. They make wonderful gains in read- 3. Reading Intervention Programs in In keeping with the current situ- The following are tangible commit- ing fluency and comprehension skills,” Elementary: LLI™ & Empower ™ ation in the City of Ottawa and the ments included in the OCSB’s Equity said Jane O’Regan, Resource Teacher, 4. AAA network for grade 7 teach- Ministry of Education directive, the Action Plan: Our Lady of Fatima School. “Before, ers (Assessment, Accommodations, fees for the 2019–20 school year • We commit to incorporating during quiet reading time, I used to Accountability) will remain the same as the current the histories of people of Afri- pretend to read; now I really can read 5. LDLL network for grade 8 & 9 year. The Board received an update can descent into the curricula during quiet time.” (Patrick, Student, teachers (Leveraging Digital for Lit- about the Ottawa Student Transpor- from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Our Lady of Fatima School). eracy Learning) tation Authority’s progress toward its beginning with, but not limited to goals and objectives; a report sum- Religion, Language Arts, Social READING INTERVENTION PROGRAMS WHAT IS NEXT? marizing kilometrage claims for the Science and Humanities. IN ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • JK/SK Oral language initiative and Board of Trustees for the period end- • We commit to incorporating an Debbie Frendo, Superintendent of Grade 1 Literacy Initiative expand- ing March 31, 2019; a presentation on Equity Walk in all working and Student Success, Intermediate/Sec- ing to more classes next year. preliminary budget information for learning environments by Decem- ondary • Empower and LLI: will have at the 2019–20 school year, followed by ber 20, 2019, with the purpose of Empower and Leveled Literacy least one program in every elemen- a review and discussion. The remain- building greater recognition and Intervention (LLI), both reading inter- tary school next year and Empower ing sections of the Board’s budget awareness in our symbols, struc- vention programs, have been in use in or LLI in at least 3 intermediate will be reviewed at subsequent Board tures and environments. the majority (56/65) of OCSB elemen- schools. meetings.

IMMACULATA NEWS

Pin celebration for Immaculata staff

Superintendent Debbie Frendo presented pins for years of service to Immaculata staff in April. We celebrated over 400 years of service at the Ottawa Catholic School board. COMMUNITY Glebe Report May 17, 2019 37 Southminster explores new spiritual practice: Open Church

by Danielle Rolfe a sense of belonging in their commun- and Reverend Trisha Elliott ity, ponder life’s big questions and seek greater meaning amidst the busy- The announcement of the closure ness of our daily lives. “Could there be of Saint Margaret Mary Catho- a church for atheists?” was among the lic Church on Sunnyside Avenue, thought-provoking questions. the development of Southminster In response to this discussion, South- United Church, and community minster United Church’s Outreach consultations about Trinity Anglican Committee will host “Open Church” Church’s future all suggest that the gatherings on Sunday, May 5, 12 and path ahead is unclear for churches 26 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the sanc- in the Glebe, Old Ottawa South and tuary of Southminster United Church across the country. (15 Aylmer Avenue). Community and At the premiere screening of church members are invited to enjoy the documentary film Who Needs the space, peace and architecture of Church?, the pews at Southmin- the sanctuary in silence, followed by ster United Church in Old Ottawa light refreshments (potluck) and con- South were full, and a great discus- versation. Please join us! sion ensued about the future of church in our communities. Church-goers Danielle Rolfe is an Old Ottawa South and non-church-goers alike shared resident, a member of Southminster thoughts about how church might United Church, and director and writer remain a part of our community. A of the documentary film,“Who Needs TIM HEWSON PHOTO: key discussion focused on how spirit- Church?” Reverend Trisha Elliott is Discussion at Southminster United Church after the documentary film Who Needs ual practices could be reimagined to the minister at Southminster United Church? was lively and thought-provoking, giving rise to ideas for new approaches reflect the desire among many to feel Church. to spiritual practice. Encore screening of Who Needs Church? SHOP LOCAL Sunday, June 2

By Ed Kucerak Help us by Southminster United Church in Old Supporting our Ottawa South will feature an encore screening of the documentary film Who Needs Church? on Sunday, June Advertisers 2 as part of its participation in this year’s Doors Open Ottawa (June 1 and 2). ® Who Needs Church? tells the story of eyesores? Southminster United Church’s strug- ROLFE DANIELLE PHOTO: GONNA gle to keep its doors open despite a Southminster United Church will hold a repeat screening of the documentary Who YA C A Needs Church? during Doors Open Ottawa on June 2. O L dwindling congregation. This process H L ? leaves church leaders and the broader W community pondering the question, “Is the church a necessary part of our junk modern lives and community?” The ® 30-minute thought-provoking film had its premiere screening on March 23 to an overflowing audience of 300 busters that was followed by a lively discussion about the role of churches in our 5865 communities. 613-695-junk Doors Open Ottawa is a free, annual architectural event that celebrates the junkbustersottawa.com history, culture and stunning architecture of more than 130 buildings Safe removal of old paint, in Ottawa that open their doors for appliances, household the event, the second-largest Doors Open in Canada. Come and check garbage, furniture, e-waste, out Southminster’s architecture and its construction debris and sanctuary. And stay afterwards to see concrete. Furniture and the film in the church’s Lower Hall. household goods that are The church’s sanctuary will be open for Doors Open Ottawa on both days, salvageable are donated. June 1 and 2. However, the film will 15% seniors discount. screen only on Sunday, June 2 at 12:15 and 2.15 p.m. Admission is free but Ottawa’s Quality Home Renovations Junk Busters is fully insured. donations to the church’s community and Restoration Company Our phone lines are open programs and initiatives are most wel- 24/7 and we guarantee come. Visit www.whoneedschurch.ca to availability with a two day learn more about the film and to view award winning contractor – notice. the trailer. renovator of the year So give us a ring for Ed Kucerak is a local filmmaker based your no-good t’ings. in Old Ottawa South who co-produced, for a comprehensive overview, please visit our web site: with Danielle Rolfe, the filmWho We ain’t afraid Needs Church? www.sandyhill.ca or call nathan gurnham at (613)832-1717 of no junk! 38 Glebe Report May 17, 2019 GRANDFATHERS

up her sleeve and show her mother the ing to look at the girl one more time. needle mark. Her grandfather would During supper that evening her do all the talking. He promised not father asked what she had done that to say anything about her botched day and she answered she had gone to attempt to escape from the doctor’s the doctor with her grandfather to get office nor the language she had used a “vaccinatia” and afterwards had a while being vaccinated. That was their chocolate chip cookie, which she was agreement. unable to finish and still had in her Three days earlier, she had been pocket. He asked her if the vaccination standing against the chain link fence had hurt and she said, “Yes, it hurt a surrounding her school’s playground. helluva lot,” and showed him the nee- As she watched, a beefy workman was dle mark on her arm. lifting a manhole cover in the middle “Wow, that’s a big one,” he said. “I of the street when a speeding motorist can see why it hurt so much.” almost hit him. He cursed the driver After she had gone to bed and was so loudly and with such intensity that confident the house was quiet, she the girl instinctively curled her fin- climbed out of bed and arranged all of gers around the links of the fence her stuffed animals side by side on her The Girl at the Fence and stared at him. Then she repeated bed. Then she pulled out her doctor’s as loudly as she could what she had kit from under her bed and assembled heard him shout and waved to him. He the plastic syringe. By Mike Mankowski both the stink eye and the parents turned to look at her, shook his head, “This will keep the measles away in the waiting room looked at them and muttered, “I’m just trying to stay while you are sleeping,” she said. “It Neither her parents nor her grand- with much loathing and whispered alive out here, Sweet Pea,” and tried will help you grow strong and tall and parents said her measles vaccination to their gloomy children that their again to lift the manhole cover. help you run faster. But if it hurts, yell would feel like a pinch and be over own upcoming session with the nurse Later that same day, an older boy this at the needle as loud as you can,” with. She figured it out for herself. wouldn’t hurt, so there would be no in the school yard kicked a soccer and she whispered something in the When she saw the needle in the nurse’s need to yell or to use “those kinds of ball, narrowly missing her head. She ear of each animal before pressing the hand, she bolted for the door, but the words.” shouted at him what she remembered syringe against each one’s shoulder. office receptionist blocked her way un- Back home her mother asked how the man saying to the speeding motor- Afterwards she gave each animal til her grandfather caught up with her. her visit to the doctor had gone. Her ist, yelling just as forcefully as the a piece of the chocolate chip cookie He carried her back to the observa- grandfather said it was routine, a quick workman had yelled, so that the boy she was unable to finish, put away tion room and told her it would hurt like in-and-out. “Neither of us merited a stopped running after the ball, turned her doctor’s kit and crawled back into hell so she could scream if she wanted sticker,” he said, “so we went for a and ran to a teacher’s assistant stand- bed. Within minutes she was asleep to, which she did, and in ways and with chocolate chip cookie and a healthy ing out of earshot in the schoolyard. with all her animals, except for the words he had not expected, and which smoothie at The Wild Green What- The assistant listened to what the boy elephant, whose sore shoulder kept it left him amused and wondering from cha-ma-call-it eatery down the street told her. She stared for several seconds awake until midnight. whom she had acquired them. to reward ourselves.” at the young girl standing near the When they left, the staff gave them The girl’s job, if asked, was to roll fence, then entered the school, turn- Mike Mankowski is a Glebe granddad. SCHOOLS Glebe Report May 17, 2019 39 Immaculata High Glebe Collegiate Glebe students walk for clean water School news students attend Students from Glebe Collegiate In- and around the world. stitute came together on May 13 for WE has been addressing access GRADE 10 COMPUTER a WE Walk For Water event. Every to clean water as a critical issue PROGRAMMING CLASS Budget speech day, women and children around the for over 20 years, and to date has Ms Raffin’s Grade 10 programming class By Ruth Kagan world spend more than 200 million provided one million people in visited their Grade 3 clients at Corpus hours fetching water, often from developing communities with clean Christi Elementary School to show off Samuel Bierbrier, James Ivison, Jonah contaminated sources. This event water. The WE Walk for Water is their splash screens on the iPads and get Brender and Juliana Whamond from allows students and teachers to show WE’s second annual clean water more information to build the main menu Glebe Collegiate Institute were able to their support for ending the global campaign uniting young people, and level screens for the educational video attend the Budget reading of finance water crisis and providing access families and communities across game they are creating. minister Bill Morneau in the House to clean water to 80,000 people in North America and the UK with of Commons on March 9 thanks to Africa, Asia and South-America a goal to deliver clean water to CIVIX, Canada’s leading civic educa- for life. people in developing commun- tion organization. WE is made up of WE Charity ities. A $25 donation to WE.org/ These four Glebe Collegiate stu- and ME to WE, both part of the wateron will provide one person dents in Ruth Kagan’s class were WE movement that believes that with access to clean water for life. among many students across Canada when people come together, “we” Access to clean water transforms a who completed a Student Budget Con- can create an even better world. WE developing community by reducing sultation survey online after watching wants youth to change the world. illness, providing young girls with videos of each of the political parties’ And changing the world starts with the opportunity to attend school views as well as a number of stu- knowing what’s going on in the and making possible sustainable dent views on what was important world. WE helps people get involved farming for parents, which all work for Budget 2019. The Student Budget by offering resources to create posi- together to empower communities to Consultation provided youth with an tive social change in the community break free from the cycle of poverty. opportunity to learn about the government’s revenues and expenditures, GRADE 7 AND 8 HERITAGE FAIR discuss important political issues and CANTERBURY HIGH SCHOOL DANCE NIGHT Mr. Young would like to thank the Grade 7 suggested policies, and offer their and 8 Immersion students for all their hard insights on the priorities of the upcom- Bold work in creating wonderful Heritage Fair ing federal budget. The opinions of 7 p.m. projects. The regional fair was held this students were collected through the Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24 year at the Canadian Museum of History. survey and the results were shared (different show each night) The fair is a grand celebration of Canada’s with the Department of Finance. In heritage in the form of student history total, more than 8,000 students par- Canterbury High School projects. Immaculata had 12 participants ticipated in the project from across the 700 Canterbury Avenue who proudly represented the school. Mat- country. thieu Bellefleur and Evan Leblanc received The next opportunity for students to Tickets online at chsdance.ca the Capital Heritage Connexion award for get engaged will be the Student Vote Students: $15 per show or $25 for both their project entitled: New Edinburgh. mock election project for the 2019 fed- Adults: $25 per show or $45 for both Calli Dorey and Keira Inniss received the eral election. Tickets on site: add $5 to the price Dictionary of Canadian Biography award in recognition of excellence in the field of Ruth Kagan is a teacher at Glebe Canadian biography. Collegiate Institute.

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PHOTOS: COURTESY OF GMCAPS COURTESY PHOTOS: on the works of Canadian artists and one Good Morning student (Eero, Making friends at Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool Emily Carr, Tom Thompson and age 3). Their family has been a part of his fellow members of the Group of the Good Morning community for the By Angela Smart relief at the prospect of summer com- Seven. For our second week, we find last three years and Angela currently ing soon. Our excitement is increasing the joy in bright happy colours with sits on the organization’s board of After what has seemed like a never- at Good Morning Creative Arts and creations inspired by Henri Matisse. directors as Treasurer. ending winter, we can all sigh with Preschool by the wonderful news that

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Teacher and director Vicky Hadd, who has been at Glebe Co-op Nursery School for 20 years, is retiring this year. Said Hadd, “It has been my dream job!" Spring Fling and a sense of wonder by Antonia Whyatt community and the centre is such a busy, creative and collaborative place. Spring is a time for rebirth and growth But most of all I will miss the chil- and that is certainly the theme at the dren. When you work with two- and Become a Member Glebe Cooperative Nursery School three-year-olds, funny is an everyday Tennis and Pool Memberships for Families, Seniors, Adults, (GCNS) this month. The ice has fi- occurrence. I once had a mom ask us nally left the playground, the bears if her child had had her snack the pre- Intermediate Adults, and Juniors! that were carefully put to bed by the vious day – they’d told her we didn’t No Initiation Fees - No Court Fees - 100% Access toddlers in the fall have been woken allow her to eat unless she swept the up from their winter slumber and the floor first!” seeds the children planted have grown Hadd also loves the sense of wonder www.otlbc.com shoots and leaves. that comes with spending time with The children themselves have also young children as they are trying to grown, not only in height but in con- figure out how the world works. Her fidence thanks to the skills they’ve parting words of wisdom for parents Now Open! acquired in the classroom. They have are to enjoy these young years. “My Dinner, Weekend Brunch, a Pint, or Host your Special Event learned the seasons, the days of the children are adults now and I can tell at OTLBC's The Cameron week, counting, colours, songs and stor- you from my perspective that time ies and most importantly how to make does fly. I know some days and weeks friends and play together. This trans- are long but before you know it your formation from tiny tots to little people child is in school. Stop and smell the (with opinions) is thanks to the nurturing flowers, or watch the garbage truck, or effect of the preschool and it’s endlessly read that book for the millionth time patient and enthusiastic teachers. – put your phone down and be with Each new season brings change and your child. Remember they are learn- this year teacher and preschool dir- ing how to be in this big wide world. ector Vicky Hadd, who has been at Be there for them and with them.” www.thecameronottawa.com GCNS for 20 years, has decided it is Come and enjoy spending time with finally time to retire. When she came your children outside at our annual to the school to interview all those Spring Fling party on June 2 from years ago it was a baby who first sold 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s a great way to Hadd on the position. “I was inter- both feed and entertain your children. viewed by the president and director as There will be a barbecue, bake sale, well as baby Max in his bouncy chair,” traffic school, kids crafts and games, laughs she. “Once I started talking to all for the very modest price of $5 each them and saw the easy-going attitude or $10 per family. Plus, Derek McKin- they had and the fact that a baby was ley will be playing his signature blend at the interview, I knew for sure that of fun sing-a-long tunes. Invite friends this was the place I wanted to be. I and family to join in and soak up the SUMMER CAMPS have never regretted that decision; it sun and the atmosphere. Tennis + Sports (ages 5 to 13) has been my dream job!” Hadd was also struck by the warm Antonia Whyatt, a journalist, was Lunch Included - Pre and Post Care Available atmosphere and the wonderful rela- most recently features director of NEW YOUTH CAMPS (ages 12 to 15) tionship not only with the parents Chatelaine. She moved to Ottawa two Beach Volleyball + Sports & Sports + Fitness of children at the preschool but with years ago and has a son in the Glebe the whole Glebe centre. “I will miss Co-op Nursery School where she is REGISTER TODAY! being in the Glebe; it is a wonderful responsible for communications. 42 Glebe Report May 17, 2019

This space is a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Send your GRAPEVINE message and your name, email address, street address and phone number to [email protected] (or drop it off at the Glebe Report office, 175 Third Avenue). Messages without complete information will not be accepted. FOR SALE items must be less than $1,000. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS penstemon etc. For complete list contact plants. [email protected]. Come and find some- Buy ART at the GLEBE GARAGE SALE, Sat., thing new and beautiful for your garden! May 25 (weather permitting), 950 Bank St. (across from Lansdowne Park). All proceeds go ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, TAYLOR CREEK towards Abbotsford programs and services for BRANCH DINNER AND CONCERT, featur- seniors. ing The Lyon Street Celtic Band, Sat., June 1, 5:30–10 p.m., 800 Taylor Creek Dr, Orléans. ART FAIR IN THE GLEBE sponsored by Amica The Taylor Creek Legion helps veterans and the Senior Lifestyles in support of the Glebe Cen- Perley Hospital and all the profits for this event tre, Sat., June 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 950 Bank St. will go to the Perley & Rideau Veterans’ Health (under the marquee tent at Abbotsford House). Centre. Tickets ($15) will be available at the door This art exhibition and fundraising sale is of art- or in advance at the Legion (613-830-9984). To works contributed by Glebe Centre resident reserve for dinner, please call 613-590-7227. artists. Musical entertainment will be provided by the The Chords, a Classic 1950’s Rock & Roll FOR SALE Band and there will also be a gourmet BBQ pre- ANTIQUE CHURCH BENCH, 71” long x 19” wide pared by Amica’s chef with proceeds going to x 36” high. Crafted in oak with lots of details. support the Glebe Centre. This bench was cut down from an 11-ft. bench to make it an apartment/house size. Must be EXPOSITION - LA MODE ET LES CODES seen. $650. 613-261-4504. VESTIMENTAIRES (eventbrite.ca/e/ billets-exposition-la-mode-et-les-codes-vesti- ANTIQUE LIBRARY TABLE, 1920s, crafted in mentaires-59402032077) by Alliance Française walnut, 70” long x 20” wide x 30” high. $675. Ottawa, 352 MacLaren St. until June 30. Exhib- Call 613-261-4504. ition of pictures from the Alliance Française Foundation’s contest organized with the inter- BEAUTIFUL SHAWINIGAN CANOE, red, 14 ft., national network of Alliances Françaises. seats 3 people, in great condition. Includes 2 life Photographers from 57 countries have partici- jackets and paddles. $675 Call 613-261-4504. pated in the 7th edition of this picture contest around the theme Fashion and dress codes. ORGANIC VEGETABLES - Weekly baskets of Come and discover their works and their visions certified organic vegetables available through a

of fashion. JEANETTE RIVE PHOTO: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) pro- Good riddance to winter! gram. Sign ups available for the 2019 summer EDIBLE FUTURES: FOOD FOR TOMORROW, season at fermepleinelune.ca or 819-921-5534. hosted by the Canada Agriculture and Food in the Arboretum. Although the tours are free and HOPE FAMILY CHARITY UPPER CANADA Museum (ingeniumcanada.org/cafm), is a open to the public, please register in advance. OPEN (www1.specialolympicsontario.com/ POP UP SALE: PERSONAL LUXURY travelling exhibition curated by the Dutch Insti- Donations to the Friends of the Farm are grate- manor), in support of Special Olympics Ontario DESIGNER WARDROBE (new and mint condi- tute of Food & Design and presented by the fully accepted during the tour. 613-230-3276. and the Maxville Manor, Wed., June 12, 12:30 tion). Email [email protected] for details. Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It p.m., Glengarry Golf & Country Club, 20511 will be open until Sept. 2. FRIENDS OF THE FARM MASTER PEONIES McCormick Rd, Alexandria. Register your four- WANTED LECTURE, June 4, 7 to 9 p.m., Bldg. 72 CEF some: $125 (each player eligible for a $65 tax A ROOM IN OLD OTTAWA SOUTH OR THE FLETCHER WILDLIFE GARDEN ANNUAL Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales round- receipt). GLEBE. Respectful, helpful, kind young lady NATIVE PLANT SALE (ofnc.ca/programs/ about. Arthur Percy (A.P.) Saunders, the son with experience in taking care of a house look- fletcher-wildlife-garden), Sat., 1 June, 9:30 of the first director of the Central Experimental LEARN AND EXPLORE SPEAKERS SERIES AT ing for a room in Old Ottawa South or the Glebe. a.m.–12:30 p.m., Fletcher Wildlife Garden Inter- Farm, introduced some marvelous peonies, a ABBOTSFORD HOUSE (950 Bank St.), Wed., References available. Please email wldknflk@ pretive Centre. Volunteers will be on hand to good number of which are currently in the dis- 1–2:30 p.m., $2 includes speaker, tea/cof- gmail.com or call 438-464-1046 show you where to park. Help pollinators and play beds at the Ornamental Gardens. This fee and a home-made treat! Due to demand, butterflies; attract birds to your backyard. We’ll talk will address what makes these peonies please register in advance at Reception or call VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER NEEDED. The show you which native plant species are favour- breeding so valuable, his work and how gar- 613-230-5730. May 22: Barry Davis is part of Glebe Parents Day Care is a not-for-profit, char- ites with wildlife at the FWG and which species deners around the world gained access to his a co-housing group called Convivium that is itable organization that has been providing child will do well in your growing conditions. We have creations. This is a free event; however, a sug- looking for a location in downtown Ottawa for care in Ottawa for over 40 years. We are run by milkweeds for monarchs, asters to suit any gar- gested donation of $10 would be appreciated. 20–25 apartment-style units. Please come to a volunteer board of directors who uses consen- den location, goldenrods, blue-eyed grass, Info: friendsofthefarm.ca/event/peony-lecture/ share your stories/ideas on co-housing. May sus decision making. Our board consists of 6 bergamot, beardtongue, a few native grass spe- or 613-230-3276. 29: Lynda Bowes is representing the Anthology parents, 6 staff and 3 external members. We are cies, and hundreds of other species from our Committee of the Abbotsford Memoir Writing currently looking for an external board member. own garden. New this year: Native Lupine, Blue HERITAGE OTTAWA PRESENTATION: Modern- Class. A panel will discuss the process of creat- The board meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Mon- False Indigo (not locally native), New York Iron- ism for the Masses with speaker Saul Svirplys, ing a book composed of writings by current and day of the month; 10 months of the year. There weed, Fringed Gentian (we hope). Plant list Wed., June 19, 7–9 p.m., Orange Art Gallery, previous students. They will talk about the chal- may be additional meetings, as needed. Please available closer to the sale date. Guest vendor 290 City Centre Dr. (heritageottawa.org/events/ lenges preparing to publish. Some short excerpts contact our Program Coordinator, Karen Rob- this year will be Beaux Arbres Nursery (https:// modernism-masses). During the mid-20th cen- will be read. June 5: Abbotsford Members inson, at [email protected] or 613-233-9268 beauxarbres.ca/). tury, Ottawa homebuilders introduced modern Council AGM. Learn about Member initiatives, ext. 130 for info. design to tract housing. Some embraced the purchases for the members by the Council and FRIENDS OF THE FARM GUIDED ARBOR- modern ethos wholeheartedly while others how to become more involved in supporting VOLUNTEERS FOR THE TIM HORTONS ETUM TREE TOUR, Sun, June 2, 10 a.m. Join sprinkled touches of it throughout their develop- Abbotsford programming through the Council. OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL AT MOON- Owen Clarkin and Eric Jones for Trees of the ments. These houses made modern architecture EY’S BAY PARK AND BEACH, June 20–23. For Southeastern United States at the Domin- accessible and a part of mainstream culture in PERENNIAL PLANT SALE FOR CHARITY, Sat., information or to register, go to: dragonboat. ion Arboretum. This tour will feature trees and the city. The presentation is free, but is offered May 25, 1 p.m., 126 Fentiman Ave., 300 plants net/volunteer.aspx shrubs native to the southern forest of North to Heritage Ottawa members only. Mem- of 50 different species. Large mature clumps FOUND America such as magnolias, sweetgum, persim- berships available at the door or in advance at of organic perennials for between $4 and $9: Found, Vans sunglasses, Fifth near Bronson. mon and sweetshrubs. All tours start at Bldg. 72 heritageottawa.org/become-member. phlox, primula, trillium, columbine, anemone, Call 613-234-9572.

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