December 2014

Photo: Marie Mullaly André Cloutier (right) is the man behind the new Beechwood Gastropub, taking over the old Farb’s www.newedinburgh.ca location. Chef Colin Lockett (left), formerly of Café 327, leads the kitchen team. Do You Recognize Anyone? Two New Restaurants Open for Business By Christina Leadlay windows back in September. I We don’t normally start our am proud to say that I stopped Burgh Business Briefs on by Red Door on its opening the front cover. But I was so day, met the owners, and took excited to hear that not just with me a pair of hot lattes and one but two new eateries have one of their signature grilled opened on Beechwood since cheese sandwiches. They were our last issue in October, I delicious. really wanted to share the news But a few weeks later, I was with you. I am excited about saddened to see that Farb’s had both new ventures, and I hope closed for good. I had always the other wonderful businesses enjoyed the food and atmo- on Beechwood will join me sphere there. But my sadness was short-lived when I heard Photo: Pia Kauri in offering them a warm wel- Red Door Provisions. come. that a new restaurant was fill- Shortly after NEN went ing the space, and was being details about these and many to press in October, I heard run by the same man who start- other exciting businesses that via Twitter that Red Door ed Arturo’s and is currently do so much to boost the life Provisions was opening shop at the helm of El Meson. The of our mainstreet and greater at 117 Beechwood, the former new Beechwood Gastropub community. As 2014 draws to site of Isobel’s Cupcakes. This keeps the spirit of Farb’s alive, a close, I would like to thank to me was great news, as the and I find it inspiring that there each of them for the great work ground floor of that building was so little downtime for that they do, the important role they had remained vacant ever since location. Again, I stopped in fill in our neighbourhood, and These participants in the School of Aircraft Recognition Isobel moved her cupcake for lunch recently and met the on behalf of the NEN team I at the former RCAF Station Rockcliffe (former CFB shop to Hintonburg about three owner, and I hope the busy send them best wishes for a Rockcliffe) posed for the camera on July 26, 1943. years ago. I’m sure I wasn’t the atmosphere there is a promise prosperous 2015. Please turn Nothing more is known of these individuals. only one who was tantalized by of things to come. to page 10 for the full Burgh Can you identify or provide information about any the brown paper covering the Jane Heintzman has more Business Briefs. of the people in this image? Efforts are being made to locate a potential family connection. If you have any A Victory, a Thank You and a Farewell details, please send them to newednews@hotmail. com. The NEN team wishes a warm ward to working with him over Clark for his many years Find a high quality scan of this photo at Library welcome to our new Ward the next four years, as we enlist of productive service to the Councillor, Tobi Nussbaum, his support in tackling the pri- city and the region, where and Archives Canada site, collectionscanada.gc.ca by who won a decisive victory in orities and challenges of our he has served in a variety of searching for “July 26 1943”. the civic election of October community. roles, including the top job of 27. Tobi ran a superbly orga- Thanks to all the other fine Regional Chair prior to amal- nized and energetic campaign, candidates who ran in Ward gamation. It would be no exag- knocking on thousands of 13, every one of whom has an geration to suggest that Mr. doors in our sprawling ward, impressive record of commu- Clark knows every nook and and presenting a thoughtful nity engagement. In the words cranny at City Hall, and has and comprehensive platform of Andrew Cohen: “Rideau- a wealth of knowledge and on a broad range of municipal Rockcliffe had only serious experience in both the work- issues from planning to trans- candidates….Four had run ings of civic government and portation, development, traffic, community associations. It was the major issues of municipal environmental stewardship and the strongest field in the city.” policy to be addressed in the election financing. He was one We are grateful to them all years to come. We wish him a of only two candidates to defeat for the time, energy and care rewarding retirement, honing an incumbent councillor, and they invested in the campaign, his prodigious bridge skills, has already received a glow- and for their serious efforts and enjoying the sunny climate ing endorsement from Ottawa to acquaint themselves with of his favourite holiday desti- Citizen columnist Andrew the needs and interests of all nation, Hawaii. Cohen (“Ottawa Needs Tobi corners of our large and very More on Peter Clark’s Nussbaum”, Wednesday, diverse ward. legacy on page 3, and Tobi October 29, 2014, p. C7). We We extend special thanks Nussbaum’s inaugural report wish Tobi well and look for- to outgoing councillor Peter as councillor on page 5. Page 2 New Edinburgh News December 2014 Board meeting, directors gave but also for other contributions new program for local seniors, some thought to the future of that enhance those features of a distinctive new initiative that the Brick Awards. In doing this area that are valued by is benefiting young people, or so, we reflected on comments residents. perhaps a new business that is made at the Forum on the Therefore, starting in 2015, generally seen as a significant Future of New Edinburgh that we’ll be looking to provide enhancement to the area, and Tim Plumptre we organized last April. Brick Awards to members of in line with its values. NECA President Residents spoke of New our community who, in our The concept of “enhancing Edinburgh as a “charming judgment, have made a signifi- the community” is fundamen- urban village”. They spoke cant contribution to its char- tal to our idea of the revised warmly of the general charac- acter. Brick Awards program. We New Edinburgh’s Brick Awards ter of our area, the local sense While new edifices that see it as a program accessible of community, the green space, reflect our heritage values will, to people anywhere in New Most of us think of bricks as meaning. From time to time the human scale, the heritage of course, continue to be eli- Edinburgh, and who may have hard rectangular objects used over the past few years, the architecture, the proximity to gible, other kinds of contribu- contributed to it in any number to build houses. NECA Board of Directors has the river, the tranquility, and tions may likewise be hon- of different ways. However, in the past, in given out awards at our Annual the friendly, caring character oured. Thus, a Brick Award Recipients, we anticipate, Britain, when someone was General Meetings known as often encountered among other might be given to an artist will be members of our com- referred to as a “brick”, it was the “Brick Awards”. residents. who has done outstanding munity who would very like- a compliment, indicating that Until now, these awards were In light of these observa- work that in some way reflects ly be described by others as the person was generous, help- generally given to individuals tions, we thought the purpose or enhances our community. “bricks” in the old British ful and reliable—the kind of whose renovation or addition of the Brick Awards needed It could go to an individual sense of the word: people who person whom you would like to their house was judged to to be widened. Our view is whose initiative has enhanced are generous, helpful, and reli- to count as a friend and who reflect the heritage character that these awards should not our green spaces, our trees, or able – and, we would add, with would be an asset to a com- of our community. Lately, not only be given to celebrate built perhaps our access to the river. a strong sense of the special munity. many Brick Awards have been It might go to someone who character and values that make additions that reflect New New Edinburgh so precious to Here in New Edinburgh, the given out. Edinburgh’s heritage character, has started up an imaginative word “brick” has a special At the November NECA us all. Street Signs and Banners Part of Peter Clark’s Legacy Dear Editor, Peter Clark also volunteered On the departure of Peter Clark to serve on Council’s Built- as our city councillor, I’d like Heritage Sub-Committee, to acknowledge with sincere where he pushed to ensure that thanks the effort he made on the outdated and rather tooth- behalf of our community, espe- less HCD Plan currently in Thoughts on the Red Planters cially in relation to the task of place for New Edinburgh would To the Editor, While I welcome and appre- raising awareness about heri- be upgraded and strengthened I am one of the many residents ciate the effort to beautify the tage issues. Councillor Clark to provide better heritage pro- in the Beechwood neighbour- neighborhood, from a design used his office budget to pur- tection in the future. For these hood who have been waiting point of view, these planters chase the unique and distinctive and many other initiatives, (and waiting) for development seem to me poor choices, and street signs that now provide a New Edinburgh can offer sin- to begin on the Minto condo- only contribute to a sense that visible marker of our Heritage cere thanks and best wishes to minium project. It is frustrat- the Beechwood revitalization Conservation District, and also Councillor Clark and his assis- ing to endure this miserable scheme is lacking both aes- contributed towards the cost of tant, Lynda Moore. void on the block, which by thetic vision and an overall the colourful New Edinburgh Joan Mason now—nearly four years after purpose. banners that decorate streets Past President, NECA the fire—should be welcoming A change in “greenery” pre- throughout our neighbourhood. condo residents and commer- sentation would not cost much. cial retailers alike. I don’t know whose respon- On this note, I want to sibility it is to maintain these express my disappointment “pots,” but I would hope that at Le Quartier Vanier’s deci- in future they might take a cue Photo: Pia Kauri sion of last year to place two from other municipal public The jumbo-sized red planters at the corner of Crichton and unsightly red planters on the plantings in downtown Ottawa Beechwood were given their win- Crichton St/Beechwood Ave. —as well as in Montreal or ter greenery in late November, corner. Toronto— to see how pleasing after standing empty for a while. urban plantings can be with NECA MEETINGS: All Welcome simple yet thoughtful attention to colour (not red!) shape, pro- The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on the portion and form. (from left): Cindy Parkanyi, Peter Clark and Joan Mason celebrate third Tuesdays of each month at 8:00 pm. No meetings in Mary Behrens the installation of heritage street signs in New Edinburgh in October July, August, or December. During October, NECA holds its 2013. Photo: Louise Imbeault annual general meeting (AGM) and a regular board meeting. Meetings will be held at the NECTAR Centre, 255 Mackay Your NECA Representatives 2013-2014 Street. Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh residents. Noor Ahmed 746-0354 [email protected] Transportation & Safety Anyone wishing to make a presentation to the board should Sarah Anson-Cartwright 745-4194 [email protected] Patricia Begin 742-8838 [email protected] please contact Tim Plumptre in advance to arrange schedul- Roslyn Butler 746-8037 [email protected] Secretary ing. Our next meetings are: Jennifer Irwin Jackson 862-8777 [email protected] Communications Tuesday, January 20, 8:00 pm, NECTAR Centre Gail McEachern [email protected] Heritage & Development Tuesday, February 17, 8:00 pm, NECTAR Centre Cindy Parkanyi 745-8734 [email protected] Treasurer Tuesday, March 24, 8:00 pm, NECTAR Centre Tim Plumptre 852-6557 [email protected] President Any changes to this schedule would be posted in advance on Ex officio: the New Edinburgh website, www.newedinburgh.ca. Christina Leadlay 261-0442 [email protected] New Edinburgh News December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 3 tuned for further news on our Plenty of Action at Beechwood Construction Sites website (www.newedinburgh. ca) and in the next edition of By Jane Heintzman Management Plan, a process size of the required deposit. Alliance (twitter.com/ the NEN in February. that includes negotiations with Negotiations continue on MyBeechwood) are the lead In our interview in late October, The Kavanaugh: Right on owners of the neighbouring the retail front with an eye to local organizations tracking the Minto Development Manager Target properties to determine the striking a balance in the retail project, but all the other sur- Kevin Harper reported that Domicile Vice-President despite somewhat limited signs precise location of the crane. mix among different types rounding communities, includ- At this point, Minto’s intention and sizes of business. Kevin ing Vanier, New Edinburgh David Chick continues to be of activity on the construction upbeat about progress on the site, behind the scenes activity is to position the crane at a cen- emphasizes that the process is and Rockcliffe have a lively tral point on the site, swinging slow and painstaking as Minto interest in this important devel- project, reporting that steady has continued apace and the sales continue and that con- Beechwood project remains on to the left in a trajectory over Properties works towards opment and will no doubt be 409-405 MacKay Street and ensuring a comfortable fit following closely and contrib- struction is right on schedule, target for completion in late with the 10th floor slab poured summer or fall of 2016. As of to the right over the pharmacy between the objectives of both uting their comments and sug- building. Access to the site will parties, and it seems unlikely gestions as the process unfolds. by early November. As in the press time, the demolition of case of the Minto Beechwood the MacKay Street structures be from Beechwood Avenue, we’ll have concrete news on St. Charles Church: SOLD! necessitating the closure of the this front any time soon. development, there remain no was expected to be complete, Since the time of our last report details on the retail front as though a lingering hold up in parking lane through the con- There is still no word on the struction period. designation of a site super- in October, we understand that negotiations with interested the demolition process resulted St. Charles Church, which businesses continue, but as the from Ottawa Hydro’s require- The Minto Beechwood Sales intendent who can serve as a liaison with the community was put up for sale by tender targeted completion date for during construction, and for in early fall, has now sold. the building is fall 2015, with the moment Kevin will remain Regrettably, however, we have any luck we should expect to in this role (kharper@minto. not yet been able to determine hear more news by the spring. com). who the purchaser is, so stay Claridge’s Next Stop: Planning Committee City planner Erin O’Connell reports that the consultation process related to Claridge’s proposed development at the site of the former Caisse Desjardins wrapped up this fall, and that the “Issue Resolution” period is currently underway. The City Planning Department has submitted its comments on the Claridge application and is now in discussions with the developer on the issues to be resolved. At this point, the Photo courtesy of Domicile Planning Department has not Domicile poured the 6th floor concrete slab on its Kavanaugh build- taken an official position on the ing back in September (above). They are now starting the 10th! proposal pending Claridge’s response to their comments. ment that the transformer in Centre will remain in opera- tion on Beechwood until the Erin considers it highly unlike- the basement of the building ly that the project will be in (which formerly served the end of this year, at which point the building will be torn down shape to go before Planning pharmacy building and the Committee prior to the instal- pub) be officially decommis- as shoring and excavation are launched. To date, Minto has lation of the new council early sioned and removed. next year. Thanks to a backlog of jobs not identified an alternative location for the centre, but has By all reports, the Public awaiting service, Hydro was Consultation on the project not able to schedule this work reportedly found in its explora- tions that there are very few (if held at the Richelieu Vanier until mid-November, but Kevin Community Centre on October was optimistic that the demo any) suitable properties in our neighbourhood, so a move out 7 attracted a significant num- could proceed immediately ber of residents from the sur- thereafter and wrap up in about of the community to another location in the core may be rounding communities, many three weeks. Once the build- of whom expressed reserva- ings are down, a construction inevitable (more news on this in our February 2015 edition). tions about –or outright objec- hoarding is to be erected along tions to– some aspects of MacKay Street, at which point It’s a widely known reality that condo sales in our region Claridge’s proposal as origi- the site will be fully enclosed. nally presented. Residents’ Heavy machinery junkies (like have slumped significantly in recent months, and Minto concerns ranged from an unap- our three-year-old great neph- pealing building design poor- ew) will be pleased to learn Beechwood has been touched by that broader trend. Kevin is ly suited to the Beechwood that Minto is planning to create streetscape, to traffic impact, peep-holes in the hoarding so optimistic, however, that sales will get a boost once the con- parking provisions (or lack passers-by can keep an eye on thereof) and the comparatively the action as excavation and struction action is fully under- way, and there are visible signs large scale of the planned com- construction proceeds. mercial spaces, which appear Minto’s construction permit that the project is becoming a bricks and mortar reality. The to presage the arrival of mega- applications were under review stores as opposed to the small by the City in late October, and company is also considering the possibility of a reduced retail operations for which the were expected to be approved neighbourhood has consistent- by mid-November. Two test deposit structure to make the smaller units more affordable ly expressed a clear preference pits have been dug on the and which was envisaged in site to allow regular monitor- to prospective first-time buy- ers, many of whom are able to the Community Design Plan. ing of the ground water for a The Lindenlea Community three-month period, and work manage the monthly mortgage payment, but struggle with the Association (613-742-5011) continues on the Construction and the Beechwood Village Page 4 New Edinburgh News December 2014 chef du Parti libéral du Canada, out that the Conservatives tion, Justin Trudeau, MP for Justin Trudeau, a présenté le 11 had promised in 2006 to give Papineau and the Leader of juin dernier le projet de loi the Canadian Information the Liberal Party of Canada, C-613, Loi modifiant la Loi sur Commissioner the power to introduced Bill C-613, An Act le Parlement du Canada et la order the release of contested to amend the Parliament of Loi sur l’accès à l’information information. They also said Canada Act and the Access to Mauril Bélanger (transparence), qui corrigerait that the Commissioner would Information Act (transparency) MP Ottawa-Vanier cette situation. Ce projet de loi be able to review information on June 11, 2014. The bill propose des idées concrètes withheld on the grounds of puts forward concrete ideas pour améliorer la transparence, cabinet confidentiality. Eight to improve transparency, not non seulement au Parlement, years later, neither reform has only within Parliament, but Des coupures qui nuisent à l’accès à mais au sein même de notre been enacted. also within our government. Its gouvernement. Celui-ci a ainsi The Conservative govern- purpose is to deliver on certain l’information pour objectif de mener à bien ment has ignored the voices priorities, such as to specify Le Globe and Mail a publié avant l’arrivée de l’Internet un certain nombre de priorités, in the House—which, before in legislation that the default un intéressant éditorial, intitulé dans nos foyers. notamment d’inscrire dans la 2006, included its own—call- position be that government «No money, no access», le 11 La Commissaire à loi que la norme soit que les ing on Parliament to update the information must not only be novembre dernier. L’éditorial l’information, Madame renseignements gouvernemen- Access to Information Act. The automatically accessible, but stipule que les conservateurs Suzanne Legault, fait taux doivent non seulement Act was passed in 1985, which also be available in formats avaient promis en 2006 de aujourd’hui face à des com- être automatiquement accessi- was well before we had home that are relevant and useful in donner au commissaire à pressions budgétaires alors bles, mais aussi proposés dans Internet access. this day and age. Mr. Trudeau l’information du Canada le que le financement alloué à des formats qui soient perti- Today, Information proposes having a more open pouvoir d’ordonner la diffusion son bureau n’a pas suivi la nents et fonctionnels à notre Commissioner Suzanne government by providing for des informations contestées. Ils réalité d’une charge de tra- époque. M. Trudeau propose Legault is facing budget cuts, a careful review and modern- ont également déclaré que le vail toujours plus exigeante d’avoir un gouvernement plus while the funding allocated to ization of the entire access to commissaire serait en mesure au fil des années. Son bud- ouvert, en prévoyant un exa- her office has not kept pace information system. d’examiner les informations get de 11,2 millions de dol- men attentif et une modernisa- with a workload that gets I support this bill without retenues sur la base de lars a diminué de neuf pour tion de l’ensemble du système heavier every year. Her $11.2 reservation. documents confidentiels du cent depuis 2009, selon son d’accès à l’information. million budget has decreased Cabinet. Huit ans plus tard, rapport annuel le plus récent, J’appui ce projet de loi sans by nine per cent since 2009, aucune de ces réformes n’ont alors que le nombre de plaintes réserve. according to her most recent Visit The Burgh été promulguées. déposées par des Canadiens a annual report, while the num- Le gouvernement conser- augmenté de façon constante. Cuts That ber of complaints being filed Online! vateur ignore les appels en Par exemple, en 2013-2014, Undermine Access by Canadians has increased Chambre —qui, avant 2006, celles-ci ont augmenté de 31 steadily. For example, in 2013- For the most incluait sa propre voix— pour cent! Vous comprendrez To Information 2014 alone, they rose 31per up-to-date news of the demandant au Parlement de que les temps de réponse ont The Globe and Mail pub- cent! Of course, response times mettre à jour la Loi sur l’accès conséquemment augmentés de lished an interesting editorial have slowed dramatically as a neighbourhood à l’information. La loi a été façon considérable. on November 11 entitled “No result. adoptée en 1985; soit bien Le député de Papineau et money, no access.” It points To address this situa- newedinburgh.ca December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 5 at the door was what kept me working hard every day. The campaign, in combina- tion with my job as Mayor, made for some very long days for me and for my campaign Jim Watson team. Despite the positive Mayor of Ottawa response we received from the outset, we took nothing for granted and made sure that come election night we could look back and honestly say that Thank You, Ottawa we gave it everything we had. On October 27, I was given the duties. As the results came in on great honour of serving as your What made campaigning election night I felt truly hon- Mayor for four more years. so rewarding for me was the oured to have received the Today, I am writing to say chance to speak with Ottawa’s largest percentage of the votes thank you. residents one-on-one at their cast and the highest number of The support I have received doors day after day. My job total votes in Ottawa’s amal- from Ottawa’s residents over as Mayor puts me in touch gamated history. the past year has been nothing with tens of thousands of resi- This is a mandate for prog- short of extraordinary. As a dents each year through dif- ress in our city and as I set Sketch of Beechwood Ave., Nov. 2001 by Martha Markowsky candidate for Mayor this year, ferent events and programs, out to lead this new term of I canvassed in all 23 wards, but it doesn’t leave me much Council I promise not to forget the Ottawa River, make the city to new heights. participated in more than a time to visit residents at their this support. key investments in our city’s I am forever grateful to be half-dozen debates, worked doorstep to hear their ideas and I have been hard at work future while being fiscally your Mayor and I thank you hard to put forward a platform concerns firsthand. Doing so since the morning after the responsible in the present, from the bottom of my heart that would move our city for- during the campaign reminded election finishing this first and celebrate Canada’s 150th for your support. ward while living within our me again how compassionate term while planning the com- birthday in 2017. Contact: jim.watson@ means, and all while continu- and diverse our city’s residents ing four years. These years I look forward to working ottawa.ca and www. ing on with my usual Mayoral are and the support I received will see us open the first phase collaboratively with my coun- jimwatsonottawa.ca of our LRT system, clean up cil colleagues to push our great Councillor candidates, all of whom contributed thoughtful ideas during the election cam- paign on how to make Rideau- Rockcliffe and Ottawa better for all of us. Tobi Nussbaum Veuillez me contacter par City Councillor, Ward 13 téléphone ou par courriel à partir du 1er décembre pour partager vos préoccupations, proposer des idées ou demand- Getting Ready for My New Role er des renseignements. Please feel free to contact my Dear Residents/Cher résident General Meetings of the office by telephone or email et chère résidente, New Edinburgh, Overbrook, as of December 1 to share Since the October 27 munici- Carson Grove, Manor Park concerns, offer ideas or seek pal election, I’ve been get- and Lindenlea Community information: 613-580-2483; ting ready for my December 1, Associations as a very interest- [email protected] 2014 start date. In particular, ed observer! These meetings Au plaisir de travailler avec I’ve been learning about the are a great opportunity to hear vous - looking forward to key areas of my new respon- from residents and get a good working with you, sibilities thanks to a robust sense of community priorities Tobi Nussbaum Councillor “bootcamp” pro- moving forward. gram. I wanted to thank the voters I am in the process of staffing of our ward for entrusting me Visit The Burgh up my office and will be able to with the important responsi- Online! introduce my new staff to ward bility of representing all resi- residents in my next update. dents at City Hall for the next For the most I have also been attending four years. I also wanted to Community Association meet- acknowledge Peter Clark for up-to-date news of ings and will have the chance his service to our ward and the neighbourhood before starting my duties city during his years of public to attend the 2014 Annual service as well as the other newedinburgh.ca Page 6 New Edinburgh News December 2014 En Octobre 2014, l’Ontario a pris des mesures supplé- mentaires pour assurer la sécurité des familles et des foyers en Ontario mandatant l’installation des détecteurs Madeleine Meilleur de CO dans tous les foyers. MPP Ottawa-Vanier Le nouveau règlement, qui est entré en vigueur le 15 Octobre, mettait à jour le Code des incendies de l’Ontario suite au passage l’an dernier du The Silent Killer projet de loi 77. Des avertis- In small doses, it can cause tors will now be required near seurs de monoxyde de car- headaches, nausea and diz- all sleeping areas in residential bone seront désormais exigés ziness, as well as confusion, homes and in service rooms, as à proximité des chambres à drowsiness and loss of con- well as adjacent sleeping areas coucher dans les maisons, ainsi sciousness. In high doses, it of all multi-residential units. qu’à l’intérieur des locaux can be fatal. Last month, Ontario kicked techniques et à proximité des Carbon monoxide (CO) is a off its first Carbon Monoxide chambres à coucher adjacentes colorless, tasteless and odor- Awareness Week to talk about dans les immeubles à loge- less gas that kills approxi- the importance of installing ments multiples. mately 50 people per year in CO alarms. The campaign, Le mois dernier, l’Ontario a Canada, including an aver- led by fire services across the également lancé sa première age of 11 people per year in province, raised awareness Semaine de sensibilisation au Ontario. The most tragic part about the dangers of carbon monoxyde de carbone afin of these figures is that most monoxide and the importance de souligner l’importance de of these deaths are completely of installing detectors in resi- l’installation de détecteurs de preventable. dential dwellings. CO. La campagne, menée par Carbon monoxide is produced Under the law, landlords and les services d’incendie de la when fuels such as propane, homeowners will be respon- province, a permis d’attirer gasoline, natural gas, heating sible for complying with the l’attention aux dangers du oil or wood have insufficient requirements under the Fire monoxyde de carbone et à air to burn completely. This code. CO detectors/alarms are l’importance de l’installation can happen in any appliance or affordable; the average mid- de détecteurs dans les habita- device that burns these fuels, range plug-in model with a bat- tions. such as a stove, furnace, fire- tery back-up costs $35 to $40. Selon la loi, les propriétaires place, hot water heater, vehicle Less expensive models can be d’immeuble et les propriétaires engine, or portable generator. purchased for as little as $25. de maison devront se conform- In October, Ontario took It is critical that we continue er aux exigences prévues par le further steps to keep families to raise awareness about the code de prévention des incend- and homes in Ontario safe by dangers of carbon monoxide ies. Les détecteurs/alarmes de making CO alarms mandatory and the importance of install- CO sont abordables; le modèle in all residential homes. The ing a CO alarm. I urge all qui se branche dans une prise new regulation, which came the residents of Ottawa-Vanier et qui est muni d’une pile de into effect October 15, updated to install carbon monoxide secours coûte de 35$ à 40$. Il Ontario’s Fire Code follow- alarms immediately – a simple, y a aussi des modèles qui sont ing the passage of Bill 77 last affordable action everyone can disponibles pour aussi peu que year. Carbon monoxide detec- take to help protect their fami- 25$. lies and their homes. Il est essentiel que nous Le tueur silencieux continuions à sensibiliser la population aux dangers du Un peu à la fois, il peut causer monoxyde de carbone et de des maux de tête, des nausées l’importance d’installer un et des étourdissements, ainsi avertisseur de CO. J’invite tous que de la confusion, de la som- les résidents d’Ottawa-Vanier nolence et une perte de con- d’installer des avertisseurs de science. À forte dose, il peut monoxyde de carbone immé- être fatal. diatement –un geste simple et Le monoxyde de carbone abordable que nous pouvons (CO) est un gaz incolore, ino- tous poser pour aider à proté- dore et sans saveur qui tue ger nos familles et nos mai- environ 50 personnes par sons. année au Canada, dont en moy- enne 11 personnes par année en Ontario. Ce qui est le plus tragique est que la plupart de ces décès aurait pu être évité. Le monoxyde de carbone est produit lors de la combus- tion du propane, de l’essence, du gaz naturel, du mazout ou du bois lorsqu’il y a une insuffisance d’air pour brûler complètement. Cela peut se Deadline produire par n’importe quel for the next issue of the appareil ou dispositif qui con- New Edinburgh News somme ces combustibles, comme une cuisinière, un four, une cheminée, un chauffe-eau, JAN 10 le moteur d’un véhicule, ou [email protected] une génératrice portable. December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 7 what was undoubtedly an by nearly 25 per cent, and News You May Have Missed anxious weekend, Meiko was vendors report a steady drop in returned to his grateful owner clientele by up to 50 per cent a By Christina Leadlay and celebrations on Nov. 11, and on the following Monday, after year. The majority of the ven- Jane Heintzman kept busy visiting many other an alert member of the public dors interviewed predicted that Ottawa sites, including the spotted him and called police. the market as we know it could Small Business Study National Military Cemetery (at Few details about the dognap- be out of business within the Rideau-Rockcliffe and Vanier the Beechwood Cemetery), the ping suspect are known, other next five to 10 years. are just two urban neighbour- British High Commission and than the fact that he appeared The competition factor has hoods in the City of Ottawa the Ottawa Inuit Children’s to be a male in a black coat been a major contributor to study allowing more small- Centre on McArthur Ave (pic- who departed the scene in a sil- the Byward Market’s woes, as scale mixed-use zoning. The tured). “We are so delighted ver or beige SUV. Moral of the more and more Ottawa resi- Nov 10 issue of Ottawa East to be back in Canada. That story: if you must leave your dents switch allegiance to other News reported that Marier very much feels like ‘coming dog in the car, be absolutely fresh food markets such as Ave, between Beechwood and home,’ as Her Majesty has so certain to lock all the doors! those at Lansdowne, Parkdale, Montreal Rd, could potentially often termed such occasions Paul Wells. on Main Street and others (our become a small-scale commer- in the past,” she said. Her visit own included: the Beechwood cial district, where so-called and French, fiction and non- was billed as a celebration of Farmers’ Market). Queen low-impact businesses (like fiction categories. Paul Wells everyday heroes. This was the Victoria Street resident Isaac coffee shops, libraries and doc- won the English non-fiction Princess Royal’s seventh offi- Farbiasz, owner of the long- tors offices) would be encour- prize for his 2006 book The cial visit to Canada. running Byward Fruit Market aged. No parking would be Longer I’m Prime Minister: shop, laments that “every [new required or permitted. City Stephen Harper and Canada, market] that opens up is just planner Andrew McCreight and David O’Meara won the taking a little bit away... When said Marier’s already high vol- fiction prize for A Pretty Sight. we took over 15 years ago… ume of cycle and foot traf- Congratulations to everyone! there were only two markets: fic made it a good choice for Alarm Bells for Arbourist Byward and Parkdale. Now the study. Marier Ave. resident there are 20, and more pop up Dan Shipley was quoted in the On Nov. 4, firefighters arrived all the time”. paper as saying the area’s more at 139 River Lane, near Stanley Councillor Mathieu Fleury, affordable rent would encour- and Keefer streets, to help an Meiko. whose ward includes the age and attract small business- arbourist who had dislocated ByWard Market on the Skids Byward Market, hopes to es. The study is set to wrap up his shoulder whilst working reverse this decline through in December, and be presented in a tree. The 48-year-old man An October Ottawa Citizen such new initiatives as to city council in March 2015. wasn’t able to exit the tree report outlined how the future Thursday night shopping, an safely on his own, but was of the historic Byward Market Ottawa Book Awards outdoor demonstration kitch- rescued by firefighters who is under threat by a perfect en, and a special stall run by The city’s finest writers were performed a rope rescue. He storm of adverse factors rang- feted on Nov. 12 in a party at the Savour Ottawa, which will fea- was taken to hospital in stable Princess Anne visited the Ottawa ing from an explosive growth ture produce not offered by Shenkman Centre. Our sources condition. Inuit Children’s Centre. in the number of other neigh- at Books on Beechwood tell us other vendors, including eggs, Princess Comes “Home” bourhood markets across pies and sheep’s milk products, that of the 10 finalists, Rt. Hon. Dognapping Ends Happily Ottawa, to scarce and costly HRH Princess Anne, the much of it supplied by small Joe Clark, Charlotte Gray, In early October, “Meiko”, parking, road construction, Princess Royal and her hus- organic producers. Mr. Fleury Rita Donovan, Sonia Tilson a tiny three-year-old Yorkie- over regulation, high rates for band Vice Admiral Sir Tim is also spearheading a move to and Paul Wells (pictured) all Pekinese mix, was stolen from stall rentals and the pervasive Laurence used Rideau Hall provide underground parking reside nearby New Edinburgh, his owner’s car while she was encroachment of bars and res- as their base during their two- on York Street and elsewhere Rockcliffe and Manor Park! At picking up a few groceries taurants. In recent years, the day visit to Ottawa. She was in the market area. the gala, Mayor Jim Watson at the Loblaws on McArthur number of agri-food retailers at on hand at the National War handed out the $7,500 prizes Road at Vanier Parkway. After the outdoor stalls has declined to each winner in the English memorial’s Remembrance Day Page 8 New Edinburgh News December 2014 Visit Think Local, Act Local: The Burgh Online! Here’s Your Chance Have you thought of volun- of hours of your time five times For the most teering in your community, a year to help us get the word but don’t know where to start? out throughout the community. up-to-date news of Here are details about just two To join the New Edinburgh great ways you can make a dif- News distribution team, please the neighbourhood ference in New Edinburgh: contact us at newednews@ Help to Spread the News hotmail.com - we look forward newedinburgh.ca to hearing from you! We hope that you enjoy read- - David Horley and the NEN ing the New Edinburgh News. Distribution Team It is a key vehicle for sharing news and information regard- Friends of the Park Needs a ing our community. But it can New Leader only play this role if copies of It has been my pleasure to vol- each issue are faithfully deliv- unteer as Chair of the Friends ered to the homes of individual of the Park since the sum- residents and to the commer- mer of 2011. Since that time, cial outlets that display cop- I have worked with committee ies for their clients to pick colleagues and neighbours to up. We’re happy to say that help serve as our community’s many local residents eagerly eyes and ears on what’s going look forward to receiving the on in Stanley Park, and have latest issue, and can be disap- coordinated liaison efforts with pointed if it doesn’t arrive on the City of Ottawa and the their doorstep, or turn up in National Capital Commission the shops. That’s where you authorities responsible for come in! Stanley Park maintenance. Commercial Distribution: However, due to increasing Our top priority right now is family responsibilities, it is no to find a volunteer to take on longer feasible for me to con- the distribution to local com- tinue Chairing the Friends of mercial/institutional outlets. the Park Committee. Hence, Can you help? Here’s what it this open call for interest from entails: A total of x copies are other ‘Burgh residents who delivered in bundles to y out- care, as so many of us do, lets, five times a year (October, about maintaining and improv- December, February, April ing this most precious natural and June). We would supply a asset in our community. detailed list with the number of Primary responsibilities for copies of each issue that should this role involve identifying be delivered to the respective maintenance requirements in outlet sites. Stanley Park, and coordinat- Residential Distribution: ing with relevant authorities to Two Routes Need Help! At make sure they are remedied the moment, we are in need in a timely manner. A second of a volunteer for each of two important task is to assist with residential delivery routes. the planning and execution Each route entails door-to-door of the annual Park Clean Up delivery of some 80-100 cop- in early May. And of course, ies. The task isn’t onerous and there is always room for addi- the walk is good exercise! tional creativity with respect to If you love the bi-monthly improvements in how we live ritual of reading all the and play in our park! neighbourhood news, please The major issues dealt with consider volunteering a couple during my tenure have been trash removal, increasing signage around all zones in Stanley Park, and the attempt to curb the burdock infestation around the off-leash area. If anyone is willing and able to serve as our new chair, please contact me marci. [email protected] at your earliest opportunity so that we can ensure a smooth transition. We thank you in Deadline advance for considering this for the next issue of the appeal: in New Edinburgh, good citizenship entails being New Edinburgh News responsible stewards of our Park, and you’re sure to find it JAN 10 rewarding work. -Marci Surkes [email protected] December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 9 committee has reviewed house at 308 MacKay Street to frequently do not respect the six proposed projects: the replace it with a much larger scale of the immediate neigh- Minto Redevelopment on contemporary house. bours’ homes, or the historic Beechwood; the renovation We are dealing with a con- pattern of development of the and alteration of 61 Queen sistent theme: over-building on streetscape. Victoria, and the severance of modest-sized lots. Projects are The community and the city that property to build a new being designed with greater have not been “in sync” dur- contemporary house on the lane; square footage than is per- ing the city’s project evalu- the addition of a second storey mitted under current zoning ation process. The concerns to 132 Stanley Avenue and the by-laws. Obtaining approval expressed by NECA have creation of two semi-detached involves lifting the Heritage (more often than not) been Casting Off the ‘Heritage ignored or rejected. We are hoping to change Schmeritage’ Mindset this pattern in 2015. First, by developing a more collabora- By Gail McEachern, Chair –usually in the form of sub- tive relationship with the pro- In an 1981 issue of the New stantial additions. The position ponents of new projects early Edinburgh News, there is a car- of the heritage planners and in the planning phase before toon showing two men standing the Ottawa Built Heritage Sub- the project perimeters are “set in front of an older Victorian- Committee is critical to the in stone”, and secondly by style house. The caption reads: final outcome at the Planning working with the city’s heri- “Heritage Schmeritage, we Committee (a sub-committee tage planning staff to establish can take this dump down and of City Council) and the coun- clearer expectations and direc- put up four new townhouses”. cil itself. tives which will guide future New Edinburgh, like many The H&D Committee evalu- physical change and growth in other mature urban neighbor- ates proposals not on the basis the historic district. We have hoods, has not escaped the of personal preferences of begun this process with our impact of this kind of thinking, individual committee mem- first very positive meeting and has experienced the loss, bers, but using criteria laid out with Heritage Planner Lesley or significant alteration of a in existing documents. These Collins in mid-November. We number of historic structures. include the City of Ottawa will be working together for Every year, as is our man- Official Plan, zoning by-laws the next several months to date, NECA’s Heritage and pertaining to New Edinburgh homes; the construction of two Overlay zoning requirements strengthen the language in our Development Committee as a whole, and the historic townhouses on the severed lot from the property, granting HCD Plan to meet the new reviews and comments on pro- district in particular, as well as of 132 Stanley Avenue; the requests for reduced setbacks requirements of the Ontario posals (being considered by the guidelines spelled out in addition of a second floor (resulting in loss of green space Heritage Act. Once the new the City of Ottawa’s planning the New Edinburgh Heritage to an existing bungalow at due to the enlarged footprint of proposal has been drafted, it staff) for the construction of Conservation District Plan, 205 Crichton Street, and the the house), and non-adherence will be presented at a public new infill housing or for the which has been in effect since severance of the property to to the New Edinburgh Heritage forum. We look forward to alteration of existing homes 2000. build a second house on the lot; District Guidelines. In addi- input from residents of New This past year, the and a proposal to eliminate the tion, the proposed projects Edinburgh. continue to work towards our Insights from Charles Montgomery’s Happy City many goals of improving our urban surroundings. It is our By Julie LaPalme, chair Rockcliffe’s new City Through story-telling and happy. American suburbs had understanding that St. Charles of the Beechwood Village Councillor and former chair of excellent urban design, analy- worse foreclosure rates in the Church has chosen a successful Alliance the BVA, invited Charles to talk sis and case studies, Charles 2007 housing crash than cen- bidder. We’ll be discussing this The Beechwood Village about his well-known work, honed in on what matters to tral neighbourhoods, as sub- new development, as well as Alliance was thrilled to host Happy City: Transforming Our most of us: happiness. The urbanites also tend to be more the nearby Claridge site, at the an evening with Charles Lives through Urban Design. book’s main argument is that financially stretched with car upcoming BVA meeting. The Montgomery on a lovely Tobi is as passionate about sprawl, the growth of low-den- loans and gas costs. gateway project that we hope warm September night at St. urban issues as Charles; so sity, car-dependent suburbs, Here in Beechwood Village, to implement in conjunction Charles Church, the current much so that he ran for munici- can lead to unhappiness, feel- we have opportunities to with the St. Patrick Street home of Vanier Moderns, a pal politics with a platform ings of isolation and dissat- shape our city by influenc- bridge refurbishment is vintage furniture shop. The sun based on sustainability, better isfaction. At the same time, ing how the urban setting of another hot topic. There are was streaming in through the transportation, thriving neigh- it can have negative effects our own community evolves. also other public space projects stained glass windows, illumi- bourhoods and smarter servic- on health and on the environ- Community input and involve- in the pipeline, along with the nating this warm and inviting ment, generating unsustainable ment is vital to an inviting and future of the Summer Solstice space and making it a perfect levels of greenhouse gases by thriving city. The place we live Stroll. Anyone wanting to get setting for this event. reinforcing a car-dependent is central to our personal and involved in any of these projects Charles’ insights are rich culture. collective happiness. Charles is welcome to contact Julie with history and his own urban “The most important psy- Montgomery’s Happy City LaPalme at everything1966@ experiments. He uses psychol- chological effect of the city helps us understand why, and hotmail.com. ogy, neuroscience and obser- is the way in which it mod- provides a guidebook for liv- You can also follow the vation to analyse and improve erates our relationships with ing a happier, more fulfilling BVA on Twitter: twitter. how humans are affected by es. It seems clear that Tobi hit other people,” states Charles. and meaningful life. com/MyBeechwood and on their urban surroundings. The a nerve because thousands of “More densely populated cit- Needless to say, the BVA was Facebook: facebook.com/ award-winning author had the voters agreed with his vision ies, which encourage people inspired by this talk and we MakingBeechwoodBetter. chance to make a few obser- and voted him in! In his intro- to travel on foot or by public vations about Ottawa, and he duction to the visiting author, transport, and offer mixtures of shared the not-so-good news Tobi confessed that Charles uses and housing types, create with his audience. Hailing had written the book that he more opportunities for interac- from Vancouver, Charles has himself had aspired to write tion, from the intimate to the travelled to many cities and for years. casual.” has made this his life’s work. In his presentation, Charles One of his statistics is haunt- He has learned what makes cit- Montgomery used photos to ing: living in sprawl has been ies tick, and more importantly, compare Ottawa with other found to age suburban dwell- what makes those living in cities. There’s lots of room ers by four years. Residents them fulfilled, unstressed, and for improvement, but we’ll who spend an hour or more in other respects, happy. get there if we persevere and commuting every day are more Tobi Nussbaum, Rideau- apply what works elsewhere. obese, less healthy and less Page 10 New Edinburgh News December 2014 Burgh Business Briefs - By Jane Heintzman -

Farewell to Farb’s: Welcome restaurateur extraordinaire, at rants, and will undoubtedly add Beechwood Gastropub the helm. André is renowned in to the charms of this newest After six years in opera- our community as the creator arrival on our restaurant scene. tion, Farb’s Kitchen and of Arturo’s, which he sold last André is particularly delighted Wine Bar closed its doors summer to Richard Primeau to have on board renowned at 18 Beechwood over the and Laura Dunn, and more local chef Colin Lockett, for- Thanksgiving weekend, much recently as the new owner of mer Executive Chef at Café to the chagrin and sadness of Beechwood’s longstanding 327 on St. Laurent Blvd., its regular clientele for whom fine dining establishment El who has taken the lead in the its fine cuisine and friend- Meson. Once again, André Gastropub’s kitchen. ly, relaxed atmosphere had will become a two-restaurant We’ll bring you more details become a highlight on their operator, as he launches the about this newest arrival on dining out calendars. Principal new Gastropub, while retain- the local restaurant scene in Chef and owner Michael ing ownership of El Meson, a future issue. In the mean- Farber took many by surprise though daily management of time, we wish André and his when he announced the clo- the latter has been taken over new crew (some of whom are sure on Instagram, confessing by longtime senior server returning members of his for- that his most wistful moment Manuel. mer team at Arturo’s) the best in the process was packing up In light of his energetic entre- of luck in this exciting new the cookie jar brought to the preneurial spirit on the local venture, and look forward to restaurant by his grandmother, restaurant scene, it comes as having this central nook on filled to the brim with her sig- no surprise that André has Beechwood restored to its nature chocolate chip cookies, embarked on another new rightful place as a welcom- at the time of Farb’s opening project, taking over Michael’s ing hub for local diners. Early Photo: Marie Mullaly in 2008. lease and purchasing his kitch- word on the street is that the Red Door Provisions co-owner and barista Greg Boone. At this point, Michael’s en equipment to launch the Gastropub is already hopping future plans remain uncertain, Beechwood Gastropub, barely with enthusiastic diners, so the Lauren Power and her part- created using a traditional but he intends to take a well- three weeks after Farb’s clo- prospects for success in 2015 ner Greg Boone have created Finnish recipe for “the Sugar earned break from the restau- sure. He is filled with enthu- are bright indeed. a bright and attractive space Munkki,” with a broad pal- rant business before deciding siasm about this new venture, Donuts and More at Red in the modest house, and are ette of flavours ranging from on his next project. We thank which offers what he consid- Door Provisions enthusiastic about building a maple bacon to cookies ‘n’ Michael and his capable team ers a much-needed middle regular clientele in the neigh- cream, salty caramel, raspber- ground between fine dining à In mid-November, Red Door bourhood over the coming ry lemonade and blue vanilla for all that they have done to Provisions opened its aptly create a welcoming neighbour- la El Meson and strictly infor- months. Lauren is a graduate of fruit loop. Their popularity has mal, casual fare. He describes ruby-painted door in the tidy Ashbury College and already soared since their emergence hood gathering place offering white house at 117 Beechwood such consistently high-quality his basic formula for the has a solid network of com- in 2012, and it’s a definite Gastropub as “comfort food (former home of Isobel’s munity connections that will coup for Lauren and Greg that fare and friendly service. We Cupcakes) to welcome pass- wish them well in their future with high-quality ingredients undoubtedly blossom as word their new café will be the sole at reasonable prices”, noting in ers-by to an intriguing new spreads of her freshly baked supplier of these highly sought endeavours, and hope to see Beechwood business combin- them again in our ‘hood as particular his plan to make the buttermilk scones, tasty gour- after treats in the east end of finer wines from the restau- ing the appeal of an espresso met grilled cheese sandwiches, Ottawa. the Beechwood corridor livens bar/café offering light meals, up with new development and rant’s cellar more appealing to preserved rosemary and honey Be sure to drop in at Red Door diners by setting a fixed, rather with a tempting take-out selec- Quebec shallots, and fine tea Provisions to welcome Lauren activity in the years ahead. tion of baked goods, loose teas, Since early November, the than a percentage, markup on and coffee. And the icing on and Greg, and to sample some prices. This policy is certain specialty preserves, gourmet the cake (literally!) on the bill of their specialities. The café Beechwood Gastropub, Farb’s gifts, and (drumroll) Suzy Q successor at 18 Beechwood, to be welcome news to those of fare at Red Door Provisions is open from 8 am to 6 pm of us who recoil at the wildly donuts–currently one of the is its mouth-watering selection Wednesday through Friday, has been operating at full tilt, hottest culinary tickets in town. with André Cloutier, our local inflated prices of our favourite of Suzy Q donuts, an import and from 9 am to 5 pm on the vintages encountered in restau- Red Door’s owner/operators from Hintonburg where this weekends. Visit them online at incredibly popular product was reddoorprovisions.com or on originally launched two years Facebook. ago. Milestone for Mood Moss If you haven’t been track- ing the gourmet donut scene When Eric Cardinal opened recently, Suzy Q donuts are the doors of Mood Moss December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 11 Flowers at Beechwood and benchmark contract as florist steadily building in the past Marier 10 years ago, he was for the legendary Fairmont few years, and Eric looks for- far from certain that the spot Chateau Laurier Hotel, an ward to the continuing growth would prove an ideal location arrangement that has brought of the wedding circuit as a for his new business, relative- a steady flow of weekly busi- staple source of his business. ly “remote” as it then was ness and garnered Mood Moss Eric’s floral creations are not from the commercial core of a preferred position on the limited to the enhancement of Beechwood. While he assumed hotel’s recommendation list indoor events and occasions. that development would even- for weddings and other special Mood Moss’ artful seasonal tually spread up the street to events. planters are in evidence outside enliven his chosen corner, he In the early years, accounts homes throughout our com- now admits that the pace of with local embassies and with munity on a year-round basis, that development has proven the Aga Khan Foundation but particularly in winter when much more gradual than he were fruitful contracts for the the Christmas holiday season had anticipated, and indeed, developing business, while triggers a bonanza of decora- suffered a sharp reversal in more recently, the Beechwood tive activity. Eric personally Photo: Marie Mullaly the aftermath of the 2011 Cemetery Foundation has handles the majority of these Owner and design consultant Michael Valiquette (centre) with art- Beechwood fire when all our become a highly-valued regu- fine exterior arrangements, and ists Marilyn Donoghue (left) and Martha Markowsky (right). local businesses felt the chill- lar client, with Mood Moss no doubt has the frozen fin- various locations in the Burgh and Marilyn Donoghue, have ing effects of that tragedy. providing floral arrangements gers to prove it! Once again ever since, and moved recently both taken advantage of the Today, however, the pic- for many of the services con- this fall, Mood Moss took part to 119 Beechwood at Chapleau attractive space to exhibit their ture is far more hopeful. The ducted in the Beechwood in the popular Homes for the (former dental offices of the paintings and conduct work- arrival of a cluster of suc- National Memorial Centre. Holidays event in November, late Dr. Gerry Glantz). Michael shops in acrylics and oils, and cessful businesses such as Not surprisingly, weddings setting up a gift booth in the reports that when setting up watercolours respectively. By Bridgehead, Jacobson’s, have consistently been an splendid Rockcliffe residence shop in the new digs, it was all accounts, these inaugu- of the Irish ambassador. discovered that the city had ral exhibitions have been a With Beechwood poised on enacted a new by-law prohib- great success, so much so that the cusp of a major influx iting the use of the first 20 Michael is seriously consider- of new residents and busi- feet of floor space in build- ing extending future arrange- nesses when The Kavanaugh ings fronting a “Traditional ments with individual artists and Minto Beechwood are up Mainstreet” (the designation of from one week to a full month. and running, and new devel- the Beechwood corridor) for Michael’s decision to try out opments emerge at the former office purposes. this imaginative solution to Caisse Desjardins site and at As the old adage goes, when the space constraints applying the recently sold St. Charles life hands you a lemon, make to the property was motivated Church, the future looks bright lemonade! Instead of bristling by a conviction that an art- for Mood Moss in its second at this apparent wrinkle in the ists’ emporium would appeal decade of operation, and we plans, Michael and his col- to the community, as well as wish Eric and his team con- leagues resolved to turn it to enhance the attractiveness of tinuing success in the years to advantage by making use of the streetscape. He also has a come. the space as an eye-catching personal stake in the game, as he is himself a keen amateur Workshop a Stroke of Genius Artists’ Workshop to be used for the display and sale of the watercolorist who for some Victoria Island Real Estate works of local artists, and as a years has been taking lessons is well known in our commu- facility for conducting artists’ from Marilyn Donoghue, and nity where it was originally workshops open to members looks forward to an increasing launched by owner Michael of the community. In October, focus on his artistic avoca- Valiquette over 30 years ago. two highly regarded local art- tion when/if the time comes Photo: Marie Mullaly The business has remained at ists, Martha Markowsky Continued on page 12 Mood Moss owner Eric Cardinal (centre) with his florist team Vashti Kuipery Culham (left) and Renée Richer (right).

Kelly’s Barbershop and most important source of business recently Red Door Provisions, for Eric, particularly during the combined with the imminent summer months when other emergence of The Kavanaugh activity drops dramatically as and Minto Beechwood, bring- area residents clear out for the ing an influx of new residents holiday period. While in the and retail activity, holds prom- early days, wedding parties ise of an increasingly lively tended to be highly organized streetscape where Mood Moss well in advance of the great will continue to flourish as it event, Eric has noted a trend enters its second decade. more recently to much more Challenging as it was to last minute affairs, with brides build his new business’s repu- sweeping in a month or less tation, Eric made a number before the wedding day to line of clever strategic decisions up their all-important floral that served him well over arrangements. The good news the past 10 years. He moved is that most of these spontane- swiftly to boost his neighbour- ity lovers have done extensive hood profile by establishing research before they approach close contacts with popu- the shop, and generally know lar local businesses such as precisely what they want to Epicuria (in the pre-fire days complement and enhance the on MacKay Street) and the overall theme of their special Physical Therapy Institute, day. Thanks to the power of where his eye-catching Mood word-of-mouth recommenda- Moss bouquets were regularly tions on the bridal network, on display. Perhaps of great- Mood Moss’s reputation as an est importance, he acquired a outstanding florist has been Page 12 New Edinburgh News December 2014 to consider retirement. That Like other business owners ing growth on the Beechwood time, however, is unlikely in our community, local hair corridor, as major new resi- to arrive any time soon, as stylist Margot Robinson is dential/commercial develop- he remains actively engaged delighted and encouraged by ments by Domicile, Minto and in both Victoria Island Real the recent increase in retail Claridge take shape in the next Estate (which incidentally is and commercial activity on few years. housed in the building directly Beechwood, activity which has While many of Margot’s behind the art gallery) and his substantially changed the pic- current clients are from our design company, Ecotype Inc., ture on our main street in the community, a significant num- which is currently collaborat- five years since she first opened ber come from much farther ing with local green builder her doors at 75 Beechwood in afield –in one case, all the way Chris Straka on a major project April 2009. Not only is Margot from Canton, New York. At in Rockcliffe Park. personally enjoying the prox- the time of her original move Keep an eye out for news of imity of the new shops, restau- to Beechwood in 2009, Margot upcoming artists’ exhibitions rants and services that emerged also brought with her a reti- at 119 Beechwood, and be sure in recent years, she has made a nue of loyal clients from other to drop in for a look at some point of encouraging the clients neighbourhoods, and contin- final local talent. at her hair styling salon to take ues to serve a geographically Five Years for Fresh Hair advantage of these amenities, eclectic client group. Greatly Salon and looks forward to continu- as she enjoys her regulars, Photo: Marie Mullaly she reports that she is “always Supervisor Isabella Barreca and Chris Green, owner and baker at excited about meeting new cli- Bread and Roses. ents….and I make sure to ask Nothing Retiring about the a book of Haiku poetry dedi- how they found me.” Word- Rockcliffe cated to her life at the resi- of-mouth remains an impor- The Rockcliffe Retirement dence, donating a copy to the tant vehicle for growing her Residence on Porter’s Island is residence library. business, but walk-by visits anything but a sleepy haunt for In other news, two Rockcliffe are also a factor, and promise low-key retirees. In fact, the residents received good wishes to become increasingly impor- place is hopping with life as from the Queen on the occa- tant as hundreds of new local residents continue to pursue a sion of their milestone 100th residents from The Kavanaugh broad range of activities from birthdays. The Speaker Series and Minto Beechwood devel- woodworking to volunteering, continues to attract impressive opments come on to the scene piloting an aircraft, painting, crowds, and recently featured in the next five years. gardening, sculpting, writing an interesting cycle of dis- Over the years since she and publishing. cussions on religion, includ- arrived on Beechwood, Margot The Rockcliffe’s Marketing ing a talk by Buddhist monk has seen a broad range of styles Director, Catherine Strevens- Bhante Vijitha; an exploration in colour and cut come and Bourque, proudly reports of Judaism with a local can- go, and she predicts that the on a number of the recent tor; and a look at the world continuous evolution of trends accomplishments of energetic of Islam presented by Imam will continue apace as 2015 residents of the community. Labara. The residence has approaches, quite possibly Following a lifetime of dedi- partnered with the Carleton Photo: Pia Kauri highlighted by the reappear- Margot Robinson’s Fresh Hair Salon at 75 Beechwood. cation to volunteering in the University Learning Centre ance of “both the messy and community, Mrs. Dawn Blain and the University of Ottawa the slick ponytail” along with received a Caring Canadian to engage a broad range of “slick and messy high buns.” Award from Governor General professors offering their ser- On the whole, however, her David Johnston in a ceremony vices for the ongoing lecture clients opt to stay off the style at Rideau Hall. Another talent- series, so there’ll be plenty of roller coaster, and to stick with ed resident, Mr. John Frank, food for thought available at a look that they find attractive has been hard at work honing The Rockcliffe as the winter and easy to maintain. While his woodworking skills, and unfolds. Margot is entirely in sympa- recently presented a beauti- And on a lighter note, resi- thy with this common sense fully handcrafted cradle to the dents and visitors alike can approach, she regards it as her Director of Care at the resi- enjoy a traditional Afternoon professional role to periodical- dence, as she prepared to depart Tea every Thursday after- ly suggest updates and options on maternity leave. Needless to noon during the weekly Open which she feels would suit the say, she was delighted with the House, or catch up on the latest individual in question and still gift and extremely grateful for events in the Downton Abbey meet the all-important “easy Mr. Frank’s generosity, as well series which is being screened care” criterion. as bowled over by his skill and in residence’s Roxy Theatre. Loyal NEN advertiser as she attention to detail. is, Margot confesses to some Manor Park Bakery Rises to And here’s a wonderful puzzlement at the fact that so Full Coffee Shop example for us all: Mr. Bruce many of her new clients previ- Since the time of its move Bennett celebrated his 90th ously had no idea of Fresh’s from Beechwood to 323 St. birthday by fulfilling his long- central location on Beechwood, Laurent Blvd. in the summer standing dream of once again right next door to Kimberley of 2013, Bread and Roses flying in a World War II de Wilson’s Bridal Boutique at Bakery has weathered some Havilland Tiger Moth biplane, the corner of Beechwood and difficult times as it adjusted to a staple of the RAF fleet until Langevin. The NEN is most its new location, and owner/ 1952 when it was replaced by grateful to Margot for support- principal baker Chris Green the de Havilland Chipmunk. ing the paper, and hopes this has needed all the resourceful- Mr. Bennett’s last flight at the brief update on her business ness he could muster to keep the controls of a Tiger Moth took helps to get the word out to business going in an unpredict- place 71 years ago when he others who may be in search able market. Those who know was 19 years of age! of a convenient local salon and Chris, however, are aware that Back down on the ground, the a thoroughly experienced styl- he has this important quality in Rockcliffe also boasts notable ist to keep their locks in top ample supply, and after some literary talent, and Catherine shape, particularly during the lean months, Bread and Roses reports that resourceful resi- coming party season! is currently on the rebound dent Mrs. Neufeld recently with steadily improving busi- composed and self-published December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 13 ness both from local neigh- that have occurred in the past favourites from the Beechwood bourhoods such as Manor Park 18 months, and which have days, such as molasses cookies, and New Edinburgh, and from added greatly to its appeal and wheat-free brownies, pecan pie drive-by or walk-by clientele diversity. To begin with, Bread and banana loaves, are still in the vicinity of Hemlock and Roses is now a full-fledged on the shelves (and as deli- and St. Laurent. In the sum- coffee shop where clients can cious as ever!), the past year mer months, the proximity of relax at one of the large tables has seen numerous additions to the ever-popular Dairy Queen in its sunny front windows to the menu, including a greatly gave a boost to many of the enjoy a latte and a snack, or a expanded array of gluten-free local businesses, including the light lunch from its daily menu products from Pete’s Gluten- bakery, as hordes of ice-cream of hot and cold sandwiches, Free Bakery, notably sand- lovers were drawn to the area. samosas or pizza slices. This wich-, rye-, pumpernickel- and Strange as it may seem, a has become a favourite haunt raisin loaves; red velvet cake number of the bakery’s former for local parents with small and cupcakes; double choco- clients during its Beechwood children, and Chris has on hand late cake and cupcakes, and years have yet to pay a visit an ample supply of crayons to throughout the fall, pumpkin to the new location. If you’re keep young artists occupied spice cupcakes. among them, you may not be while their mothers enjoy a With the departure last year of aware of the many changes and morning break. long time baker Norbert, Chris Photo: Marie Mullaly innovations in the bill of fare While many of the traditional has taken over as bread baker Da Bombe owner Bill Ross (right) and assistant Dani Bajomo. and keeps the shelves stocked Chris recently welcomed a regularly updated with news with a variety of options from new staff member at the bakery of whatever is fresh from the French baguettes to nine-grain who has proven invaluable on oven, and unless you’re made bread, whole wheat oat bran, both the sales front and behind of sterner stuff than most of us, French loaf, country white, and the scenes handling some of you’ll be sorely tempted by the on weekends, raisin, garlic and the administration. Isabella is mouth-watering photos of the egg bread. Also popular is a fellow Australian who, like merchandise to pay a visit to Chris’ new line of sourdough Chris, hails originally from the store. baguettes, which includes such Melbourne. He notes with zesty varieties as rock salt, a grin that he is particularly Burgh Business Bits black pepper, fennel, orange pleased to work with a col- Your Friendly Flu Shot Depot cranberry, and kalamata olive. league who “speaks the same As the holiday season rapidly language. We never accuse Starting in late October, the approaches, keep an eye out each other of mumbling!” New Edinburgh Pharmacy for such traditional favourites To keep track of Bread and began offering flu shots to as ginger bread loaves, Santa’s Roses’ latest offerings, be sure members of the community and whiskers, tourtières , hot to visit their Facebook page will continue to do so through- chocolate and egg nog lattes, at https://www.facebook. out the coming flu season to mention only a few of the com/pages/Bread-Roses- (November through February). Photo: Marie Mullaly treats you’ll find in abundance. Bakery/204436976237875 It’s Pharmacist Emanuel provides the flu shot to Keith McKewen. Continued on page 14 Page 14 New Edinburgh News December 2014 Continued from page 13 compromising diseases (even erous and hospitable gesture if in the midst of a pregnancy); has become an annual event Pharmacists Frank, Matthew the elderly and very young on Beechwood, bringing the and Emanuel, a recent addi- children. The pharmacy is not, Christmas spirit to those who tion to the dispensary team, however, able to provide vac- don’t share the extraordinary will administer the shots, and cinations for kids under five good fortune of most of us in interested readers are asked years old, so those with tiny this community. Last year, Da to book an appointment in ones will need to book and Bombe played host to over 50 advance. The bulk of appoint- appointment with their pedia- people in need of a little “com- ments will take place on week- trician. fort and joy” (not to mention days during pharmacy hours of Our thanks to Frank Tonon a tasty meal with succulent operation (8:30 am-8:30 pm), and the pharmacy team for turkey, gravy and all the trim- but if you happen to have an offering the community a con- mings.) The dinner takes place exceptionally busy schedule, venient, fuss-free alternative to on Christmas Eve, beginning you can check out the avail- a long wait in a germ-ridden at 3 pm, and continues until as ability of a Saturday appoint- doctor’s office to protect our- late as 8pm to ensure that all ment if one of the inoculation selves from the scourge of the comers have a chance to share team is on duty. coming season. in the festivities. Matthew advises that since Bill’s open invitation is Photo: Marie Mullaly the shot takes two weeks to Generous Christmas Spirit extended largely through word Long-time Epicuria employee Isabelle Lerue puts the finishing kick in and provide full immu- at Da Bombe of mouth, as well as through touches on festive gingerbread cookies. nity, you should make your For the fifth consecutive year, churches, missions and food alive and well on Beechwood, their families rather than slave appointment sooner rather than Bill Ross and his team at Da banks, but if you happen to and those who know him in the kitchen. Quantities are later to avoid the risk of con- Bombe Desserts will prepare know someone who is in need well can attest that he embod- limited, however, so if you tracting the virus and suffering and host a full, home-style of a fine meal and an eve- ies it all year long. Thanks haven’t already done so, you through a debilitating period Christmas dinner for those ning of warm hospitality, by Bill: we have no doubt you’ll should get your order in as soon of illness. Those groups most who are down on their luck, all means let them know that warm a lot of hearts again this as possible. And to accommo- strongly encouraged to get the or lonely and without friends they will be welcome chez Christmas, just as you have for date harried holiday shoppers, shot include anyone with lung and family during this sea- Da Bombe on December 24. the past five years. store hours have been extended conditions such as asthma and son of plenty and celebration. Cliché though it is, Bill keeps to 7 pm on week days and 5 COPD; those with immune- Bill’s characteristically gen- Epicuria Has Holiday Food the true spirit of Christmas at the Ready pm on Sundays. At this especially frenzied Epicuria owner/Executive Chef time of year, many Epicuria Tracey Black reports that her clients also take advantage of kitchen crew and catering staff the store’s daily offering of are hard at work in this busy prepared meals to limit their season of holiday baking and load at the end of the day party planning. Tracey’s flag- without starving their family. ship gourmet food establish- You’ll find the weekly menu ment, which moved its head- online at www.epicuria.ca so quarters from MacKay Street you can check out the daily to 357 St. Laurent Blvd. (at fare in advance, or just drop Hemlock) following the fateful in at the store to make your fire of 2011, is now in its 24th selection (often a difficult job, year supplying our commu- as there are always plenty of nity with sumptuous seasonal options from which to choose). favourites from fruit cakes to While you’re there, you can plum puddings, mince tarts, also stock up on gourmet host- tourtières and holiday short- ess gifts for the coming round bread. of holiday parties, or if you Beginning in mid-Novem- happen to be the party-giv- ber, the store has been packed er, you may want to consult with these and other tempting catering specialists Michelle or Christmas goodies, and staff Maria (or call them at 613-745- have been busily taking orders 7356). We wish Tracey and her for Epicuria’s legendary take- team a very happy holiday, and home turkey dinner for those continuing success serving our who’d prefer to celebrate with neighbourhood in 2015. Epicuria’s Stilton Port Cranberry Paté Here’s an invaluable tip from Epicuria for a simple but immensely popular appetizer that is virtually certain to have your guests coming back for more this holiday season. Indeed, we know of one enthusiast who went straight from a party where this was served to Epicuria’s store, where he scooped up every morsel of Stilton port paté left on the shelves! Ingredients: 375g cream cheese, softened 70g Stilton (or other crumbly blue cheese such as Roquefort or Ermite) 1 tablespoon of port 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped Process all ingredients in food processor, pulsing to combine. Use spatula to remove all of the mixture. Place in a serving bowl or 8oz mason jar for serving. Mixture can also be placed in a mould and turned out on a platter for service. Serve with crispy crackers or raw veggies. Garnish with rosemary and fresh cranberries. Yield: 16oz December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 15 Page 16 New Edinburgh News December 2014 Book Fair’s Massive Effort Equates to Plenty of Impact Graphic by Lucie Bohac donate their time year-round. Text by Christina Leadlay They are indispensible during The line-up snaked down set-up and whilst the fair is Springfield Rd. on Nov. in full swing. They can’t be 7, when the 53rd annual thanked enough! Rockcliffe Park Book Fair But the effort is always worth opened for its three-day week- it, as the impact of Book Fair end. Over 50,000 high-quality reaches far beyond the happy used books were for sale to customers. Funds raised help the public. Tireless volunteers not only students at Rockcliffe helped to restock shelves, ring Park Public School, but also at through sales at the cash, and five other schools in Ottawa refresh customers at the popu- each year. lar café. Encouraging the love of A much beloved and highly reading is one of Book Fair’s anticipated community event, main goals, and that goal was this fundraiser takes a great certainly achieved: “Book Fair deal of effort to put together, was fabulous, and has defi- done solely by volunteers both nitely reignited enthusiasm for from school families and from books in my class,” said RPPS the local community, who teacher Jane Baron, providing priceless feedback.

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@new_edinburgh December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 17 Improving the Quality of Life for Everyone in Ward 13 By Yacouba Traoré lective empowerment and initiatives. Almost every Wednesday after- improvement in the quality of A drop-in space in the cen- noon, the reception area at the life. tre supports parents and young Rideau-Rockcliffe Community To meet the needs of residents children aged 0 to 6 years. Resource Centre is congested. who experience food insecuri- Youth programs delivered in On average about 40 people ty, the centre has implemented the community and at Carson are waiting. It is Food Bank a program of nutritional sup- Community House serve chil- day. port that is available two days a dren and youth aged 6 to 18 Each month the program week for all residents of Ward years. serves about 1,000 residents 13. The centre is also involved The centre is funded primar- from Ward 13. Such a high in several initiatives aimed at ily by the City of Ottawa, and number might be surprising food security, and better access all services offered are free of to many, given that Ward 13 to fresh and healthy foods. charge for residents of Ward includes the neighbourhoods The Community Gardens, 13. of Rockcliffe, New Edinburgh, Good Food Markets and The Rideau-Rockcliffe and Lindenlea. But there is a Mobile Market are some of Community Resource Centre fact that is often forgotten. The the initiatives that have been has been trying in recent years Ward also includes Overbrook implemented in collaboration to expand its services in the and Carson, two much less with partners to respond more communities of Rockcliffe, affluent areas. effectively to the growing New Edinburgh, Manor Park Located at 225 Donald needs of our residents in terms and Lindenlea in order to meet Street, the Rideau-Rockcliffe of food security. the needs of the whole Ward 13 Community Resource Centre Beyond its Food Security community. Program, the centre offers As the new executive director has been in operation for over Photo: Yacouba Traoré 30 years. The centre offers ser- a variety of programs that of the centre, I understand that respond to other identified needs vary from community to Shelves are stocked ahead of Food Bank day at the Rideau- vices in both official languages Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, ready to help neighbours and is open Monday to Friday needs in the community. With community in the ward, and experiencing food insecurity. from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The the help of various partners it is our centre’s obligation to centre also has a Community located within its premises, understand the needs of all of in the different neighborhoods about the Rideau-Rockcliffe House located on Carson Road the centre offers intake coun- the communities in our ward in of the Rideau-Rockcliffe ward. Community Resource Centre that provides services to the selling and crisis intervention order to fully play our role as a And with all the new partner- or to get involved, please visit residents of the Carson neigh- services, education and health relevant Community Resource ship opportunities currently www.crcrr.org or call us at bourhood. promotion services, housing Centre. being explored, there can be 613-745-0073. The centre’s mandate is to support services, diabetes edu- To accomplish that, the cen- no doubt that the centre is fully Yacouba Traoré is the execu- promote, in partnership with cation services, a Gifts In-Kind tre is establishing service part- committed to serve all the resi- tive director of the Rideau- the residents of Ward 13, a donations program, and numer- nerships with well-established dents of the Ward 13. Rockcliffe Community process of individual and col- ous community development organizations and associations If you want to learn more Resource Centre. Page 18 New Edinburgh News December 2014 More than Just a Structure: Finding New Life in Former Churches By Caitlin Charbonneau religious sites, especially when ues, all of which ed into a market and mixed-use Adaptive reuse of purpose-built the site is a major landmark in contribute to both community space, a use that religious places is a discussion its community. This is not to the tangible and will maintain and respect the that has emerged in Ottawa say that all churches in Ottawa intangible values building’s heritage. This use over the past few decades and should be adapted when they of a former reli- would also allow the commu- is drawing the attention of the are faced with closure, demoli- gious building. nity to take advantage of the heritage conservation commu- tion or decay, especially since A quickly surrounding green space. nity. However, the spirit of adaptations are quite cost- changing society Even after its closure, St. reusing and recycling built ly and most successful with means that a com- Charles continues to be a sym- spaces has always been a part strong community support. munity’s relation- bol of Vanier’s francophone of our heritage. Adaptive reuse Looking at a former church’s ship to churches history and the building itself is the process of recycling and heritage values is the start- changes, as do still retains many of its his- adapting an old site or building ing point for determining the churches them- torical features despite previ- for a purpose other than that future use, scope and feasibil- selves. However, ous renovations. A potential for which it was built. Ideally ity of an adaptive reuse project. even within designation on the exterior of an adaptation will retain much Some elements that need to developing urban St. Charles under Part IV of of the building’s important her- be considered are design and areas, churches the Ontario Heritage Act will itage values. architectural features, artis- can continue to also aid in preserving some Adaptive reuse can be a key tic and aesthetic elements, a have a role in of its built heritage features. factor in the conservation of church’s history and setting, as establishing the Churches will always lose heritage values in threatened well as shared community val- overall character some of their heritage values of a mainstreet, in an adaptation project, such and even once as when liturgical objects are they are closed, removed or the space is divided they can continue or expanded. However, when to stand as testa- considering the adaptation of a ments to the past, former church, it is not enough while offering to examine the physical archi- tectural and aesthetic quali- opportunities for Photo: Caitlin Charbonneau a new generation Discussions on the closure and sale of St. ties alone, but the intangible once they have Charles Church on Beechwood Ave. reveal local dimensions, the essence of the been adapted. desire to see the former church adapted into a building and its setting in the The best-case mixed-use site, allowing for public use of the community, must also be care- scenario is for a surrounding green space. fully considered. place of worship Churches like St. Brigid’s to remain as such, and in many donment, decay and demoli- and St. Charles are important cases a sacred building can be tion. A case in point is St. landmarks in their respective used by another faith when Brigid’s Church built in 1890 communities and for an adap- it no longer serves the origi- as the first English Catholic tive reuse project to be suc- nal parish. Other examples, Church in Lowertown, and cessful, they require a finan- many of which have proven to historically served as a parish cially viable plan developed be successful, include conver- church for the Irish Catholic from the expertise of a multi- sions into performance and working residents of the area. disciplinary team in conjunc- community spaces, libraries, The shrinking congregation tion with strong community and museums or galleries, all did not justify the thousands support. These two former of which prove to be a natural of dollars in needed repairs churches are much more than use of the space since it origi- and in 2007 the last mass was structures and can continue to nally functioned as an acces- performed. represent shared histories and sible community-gathering Converted into an arts cen- memories of the people that place. These types of projects tre, home of the National Irish established and used them. St. often result in fewer physical Canadian Cultural Centre, its Brigid’s, and potentially St. changes to the building, which aim is to serve a broad com- Charles, can continue to play helps to protect many of its munity and its space is not an important role as centres important heritage values. restricted to any one art form. of cultural and social life in A slightly more challenging The building still features the community even after they form of adaptive reuse seen in many of the original artworks have stopped serving a reli- former churches is the conver- and architectural elements, gious purpose. sion into private homes or rent- partly due to the heritage des- Caitlin Charbonneau is a al units, which often changes ignations on the interior and recent graduate from Carleton the building more drastically exterior under Part IV of the University with a Master’s and limits or restricts com- Ontario Heritage Act, but most degree in Art History. She has munity access entirely. This importantly, due to the suit- also studied heritage conser- challenge is certainly some- able adaptation. St. Brigid’s vation, and has presented her thing that will be seen in the addresses the need for cultur- research at the annual con- future residential conversion al infrastructure in a growing ference for The Society for of St. Clements in Sandy Hill, city and helps to conserve the the Study of Architecture in a project proposed by Robert memories of its past, while Canada, and for Heritage Martin Architects, which aims providing a function that is rel- Ottawa. to create small rental units in evant and needed in the pres- Editor’s Note: An interesting the former church for grad stu- ent. discussion of 10 possible dents and young professionals. St. Brigid’s can certainly be options for the adaptation Religious properties are often viewed as a model for other of heritage churches to spiritual centers and enduring churches that are facing similar contemporary purposes can be landmarks of their commu- situations. Community discus- found online at The Hidden nity. Reviving and reutiliz- sions just last year over the City Daily, Philadelphia, http:// ing historic religious buildings closure and sale of St. Charles hiddencityphila.org/2013/05/ can ensure that when a church Church on Beechwood Avenue how-to-reuse-a-church-our- loses its original function it is reveal the community’s desire top-ten/ possible to save it from aban- to see the former church adapt- December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 19 our elite group of icemakers, please contact Brian Torrie at [email protected] or 613- 747-7951 to sign up and get scheduled in. We all had such a good time at the 2014 New Year’s Day celebration that the Crichton Community Council would like to do it again. You are all invited to our third annual Winter Carnival to be held on Thursday, January 1, 2015, A Spooky Parade Paves the at the Stanley Park Fieldhouse. A pancake brunch with all Way for Icy Winter Fun the trimmings will be served starting at 10 am, and there will be outdoor fun and games for the entire family including sleigh rides, the third annual 10- Minute Snowman Challenge, and of course, outdoor fun for everyone. Now let’s hope the weather cooperates and the NE Hosers can get some great ice made for the rinks. We hope to see everyone there! It still isn’t too late to drop off your Garage Sale dona- tion envelopes. Total donations from this event represent about 20% of our annual income. Don’t be shy!! Crichton Community Council meets every second Monday of the month, 7:30 pm, at the Fieldhouse. The Council has a terrific base of dedicated vol- unteers here in the commu- nity. For those either new or old to the neighbourhood and Photo courtesy of Catherine McConkey wanting to make some contact The annual Halloween Howl on Oct. 26 inspired dozens of neigh- with your neighbours, this is a bours, including Roxie Clark, to dress up in their spookiest and wonderful way to make new scariest costumes. friends. If you are interested in joining or volunteering please By Roxan Clark and Calling All Hosers contact us at nefieldhouse@ Catherine McConkey At this time, we are putting gmail.com for more informa- Once again, this year’s out a call for Hosers. Yes, tion. Halloween Howl was a great it’s that time of year to start Merry Christmas to everyone success. We had approxi- thinking about the ice rink and best wishes for a happy mately 100 children show at Stanley Park. If you are and healthy 2015!!!! up for the event with about interested in becoming part of 50 coming out early for the parade to Governor’s Walk Retirement Residence. Thank you to Governor’s Walk for inviting us for an early trick- or-treat parade this year. Everyone had a lot of fun. Thanks to all our amazing vol- unteers: Caroline Matt and Debra Conner (manning the hot chocolate station); Denise Belanger (keeping the craft table organized) Harmony Ferreira and Kado Dwivedi (game masters); Matt, Nora and Nathanael DeWolfe; Natasha D (decorator extraor- dinaire); Olivier and Julien Belanger (for their master- ful execution of the gross out table); Pascal Dubuc, Roxan Clark and all the other numer- ous parents who stayed behind to help with cleanup. Without your help, all events like the Halloween Howl would not Photo courtesy of Catherine McConkey happen. Thank you and we are After the trick-or-treat parade, Caroline Matt (left) and Tasha looking forward to next year. Diaczyk served up hot chocolate at the Fieldhouse. Page 20 New Edinburgh News December 2014 the tan morph variant of the species, with buff-coloured head streaks (as opposed to crisp black and white), tan eyebrows, darker gray, slightly streaked breasts, and browner For the Birds plumage on their backs and wings. Ornithologists have dis- By Jane Heintzman covered that individual white- throats prefer to mate with birds of the opposite morph, Despite impending knee sur- keeping both genetic types gery and the associated pre- alive. Males of both colour operative rigmarole, I have types are reportedly attracted been lucky enough to be able to to white-striped females, while track many of the fall migrants both female variants seem to passing through our area in late prefer tan morph partners. The September and October, and old “opposites attract” maxim have kept a close eye on the is clearly true in the bird world! Fox sparrow. Photo: Amy Jane Lawes steady stream of hungry visi- By mid-October, large flocks tones of winter, black-capped timely intervention of groups tors to our backyard feeders, of dark-eyed juncos had fuelling up for the long jour- chickadees, white-breasted of American crows which Photo: Louise Imbeault surged into our area, mov- nuthatches, house finches, moved in to drive it from its ney to their southern wintering White crowned sparrow. ing in waves through wooded grounds. purple finches, our resident perch. areas and skittering around in Northern cardinal pair, and Out on the river, gulls and By late September and • White-crowns lack the sig- flowerbeds and under feeding throughout October, white- nature yellow “eye-brow” from time to time, an indus- ducks remain in evidence in stations. These little sparrows trious downy woodpecker late fall, with mallards, wood throated and white-crowned characteristic of the white- are delightfully easy to iden- sparrows appeared in large throat, as well as the tidy dividing its time between our ducks and more recently, tify, with their distinctive un- safflower feeder and the bark hooded mergansers plying numbers, and were in evidence “bib” beneath the beak streaked, dark gray plumage both at backyard feeders and • While both species are of the mountain ash tree where the waters of the Rideau oppo- and bright white tail feathers it’s hanging. site our house. Based on the in trees and shrubs through- ground feeders, in my expe- that flash in flight. The species out the neighbourhood. These rience the white-crowns are In the first two weeks of experience of past years, the is among the most common October, we also encountered “hoodies” are likely to remain two species can be tricky to more aggressive, and can be and widespread throughout distinguish from one another less inclined to share their flocks of migrating golden- on the river until very shortly North America, and many of crowned kinglets, chipping before freeze up in mid- to as both have boldly black and turf with other species, in them stick around in our area white streaked heads, and gray particular dark-eyed jun- sparrows, song sparrows late December, evidently find- well into the winter. and Northern flickers in ing sufficient sustenance in the breasts. There are, however, a cos which tend to stay away Along with the sparrow few helpful clues to facilitate from our feeders until the the course of our neighbour- frigid depths to survive. Along population, our garden has hood walks. On one occa- the shoreline, our resident their identification if they turn white-crowns have moved been bustling this fall with up in your backyard: on. sion, I found a sleepy looking great blue heron has also been American goldfinches, now Northern flicker foraging on a frequent presence, seemingly • White-crowned sparrows This year, the white-throat finished the annual transition are slightly larger than flocks that converged on our the patio stones outside my unperturbed by human activ- from their bright yellow breed- kitchen window. It lingered for ity on the bike path despite its white-throats (7” as opposed garden made the ID task much ing plumage to the muted olive to roughly 6”) simpler, as they were all from over an hour! My most spec- close proximity. On one occa- tacular fall sighting –a first in sion, the stately creature came my three plus decades in this within a foot of my startled neighbourhood– was a majes- spouse, apparently without a tic bald eagle circling over feather ruffled in the process. Rideau Hall before heading out Fatal Light Awareness over the Ottawa River. Program (FLAP) And of course, fall in the Ottawa Valley is not complete Every year, a staggering num- without the arrival of a robust ber of migrating song birds, population of blue jays feast- by some estimates close to 1 ing on acorns and making their billion, are killed as a result presence known with their sig- of collisions with buildings in nature raucous calls. Perhaps urban areas. While the bright the most arresting sight of the lights of skyscrapers at night autumn for me was a brilliant- were originally thought to be ly coloured blue jay raiding the principal culprits in this my safflower feeder at pre- lethal scenario, recent research cisely the same moment as has shown that the daylight an equally brilliant Northern hours are equally perilous to cardinal –an avian harbinger migrants, and that low-rise of the federal election next year, perhaps? The bustling activity at our feeders occasioned by the con- vergence of fall migrants, com- bined with the onset of cooler weather bringing heightened avian caloric requirements, has proven a magnet for a hungry sharp-shinned hawk which I have observed lurking in a spreading maple tree within ready striking distance of the garden. To this point, however, the hawk has been unable to take advantage of the tempt- ing song bird smorgasbord Photo: Amy Jane Lawes at the feeders, thanks to the American tree sparrow. December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 21 buildings or the bottom four house, there are two feeders floors of high rises may in fact containing seed for a wider be the most deadly obstacles range of species, including to migrating flocks. Window larger birds. The latter has glass at the lower levels report- been very active with frequent edly attracts flocks of insec- visits from white-breasted tivores because they spot the nuthatches, downy wood- surrounding trees reflected in peckers, cardinals, house and the glass, and think they can purple finches, chickadees fly through the invisible barrier and the occasional goldfinch. to forage for a meal. The more Philip notes that he is currently glazing on a building, the high- contemplating the introduction er the attrition among pass- of a Frequent Flyer program to ing migrants, and sadly, vast entice yet more customers to expanses of glass is a hallmark the bistro! of contemporary architecture. American robins were still Because the coastlines of Loon. Photo: Amy Jane Lawes around at the time of Philip’s large bodies of water like the With the assistance of Nature ment, despite lots of practice!” report in late October, and he Great Lakes are a crucial navi- Canada, Anouk Hoedeman Amy’s backyard in Val-des- had also encountered a number Photo: Louise Imbeault gational tool in bird migration, and Sarah Kirkpatrick- Monts has been bustling with of blue jays. Farther afield Downy woodpecker. the spring and fall flyways of Wahl launched FLAP Ottawa activity, with regular visits in the neighbourhood, he birding correspondent Dave earlier this year, and this fall from three red-breasted and has spotted a sharp-shinned Collyer reports the sighting undertook an active search for two white-breasted nuthatch- volunteers to rescue injured es, a bevy of black-capped birds in our area and collect chickadees, several blue jays, Wildlife Speaker Series those killed by collisions for a group of dark-eyed juncos documentation. Interested foraging for discarded seed Birders should take note that on December 9 at 7 pm Ottawa readers can visit flap.org/ under the feeder, numerous Citizen birding columnist Bruce Di Labio will present the last ottawa to find out more about woodpeckers and a workman- lecture in the Wildlife Speaker Series organized by the City of the work of the organization, or like brown creeper scouring Ottawa. Mr. Di Labio’s talk, entitled Winter is for the Birds, call 613-216-8999 if you’d like the trees around her house. will address the ways in which the stay-at-home song bird to volunteer to help out with its She currently has a “squirrel- population copes with the harsh conditions of winter here in work in mitigating the problem proof” feeder on order, but the Ottawa Valley. The lecture will take place at Ben Franklin of fatal collisions during bird retains a healthy skepticism Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive. migration by promoting public about its capacity to live up to awareness and education. the billing. Much as she resents hawk cruising over the Ottawa of hundreds of Canada geese River close to the Rockcliffe Reports from Our Readers the intrusions of squirrels, she and snow geese, along with confesses to a soft spot for a Pavilion, and a flock of eight greater white-fronted geese, Amy Jane Lawes: In her cur- tiny shrew which from time large turkey vultures hover- sandhill cranes, and trumpet- rent sylvan surroundings in to time pops out from under a ing over the grounds of Rideau er swans. Dave has an aston- Photo: Louise Imbeault Val-des-Monts, this former Dark-eyed junco. carpet of fallen leaves to snag Hall, no doubt on the hunt for ishing 12 feeding stations cur- Union Street resident has been a tasty sunflower seed before a ripe carcass. rently in operation, with regu- thousands of birds pass over enjoying the continuing pres- swiftly burrowing back under Macoun Marsh: St. Laurent lar visits from black-capped these areas, most of which are ence of common loons on the its leafy blanket. Academy Science teacher Mike chickadees, blue jays, juncos, now studded with new building lake, often getting a close up Phil’s Avian Bistro: Philip Leveille reports that October finches, and an abundance of development which can wreak look in the course of a leisurely MacAdam reports that his was an exceptionally busy magpies. havoc among the migrants, in paddle. Prior to the fall migra- Avian Bistro at Thomas and month at the Macoun Marsh, The NEN’s own Louise extreme cases causing con- tion, loons traditionally gather Alexander Streets is attract- where he and his students Imbeault has also kept a close cerned observers to report together in sizeable flocks in ing a steady stream of cus- hosted delegates from all over eye (and camera!) on her own the skies “hailing birds.” Not a pattern known in the orni- tomers, with two active feed- North America as part of the backyard, capturing a cast of surprisingly, given the scale thological world as “rafting”. ing stations currently on the North American Association feathered characters includ- and intensity of recent devel- Rafting is thought to allow go, including a finch (nyjer of Environmental Education ing a male and female downy opment in the country’s larg- non-breeding adult loons to seed) feeder on one side of (NAAEE) Conference on envi- woodpecker, a dark-eyed est city, the Toronto lakeshore feed more efficiently, sharing a his house which is a magnet ronmental education, and also junco and a white-crowned has proven to be a particularly feeding space rather spending for American goldfinches, held their annual Biodiversity sparrow. deadly corridor for migrating time and energy attempting to juncos and white- crowned Mentorship Program meet- Stock Up on Seed Supplies: birds. drive off loon competitors. It and/or white-throated spar- ing, with both high school and As we head into the long, cold Close to 25 years ago, in may also confer a measure of rows (Philip confesses to some junior high school students par- winter, please remember to 1990, dedicated bird watcher “safety in numbers” as more uncertainty about the ID of ticipating. Though bird watch- keep your backyard feeders Michael Maguire took action watchful eyes are around to these two very similar species). ing was only one among many well supplied with sustenance after encountering hundreds warn of approaching predators On the other side of the of the activities involved, Mike for the hardy overwintering of tiny corpses around down- and other dangers. While Amy reports an abundance of migrat- bird population. For some town Toronto buildings, and initially thought that rafting ing ruby-crowned kinglets, advice about the types of seed founded FLAP (Fatal Light had begun on her lake in mid- white-throated sparrows, a you may need, and the spe- Awareness Program), a non- October when a loon group snipe and “all the regulars, cies it is likely to attract to profit, volunteer-based organi- congregated one evening, the from red-winged blackbirds your yard, visit Wild Birds zation which he continues to flock rapidly thinned out to to black-capped chickadees.” Unlimited at ottawa.wbu.com serve as Executive Director. a small handful, so the pre- From Central Alberta, our or call 613-521-7333. In the ensuing two decades, diction appears to have been FLAP has built an extensive premature. database of bird collision sta- In a recent ramble during a tistics which now serve as a brief return to our area, Amy primary resource for ornitho- sighted a lone fox sparrow logical research into migration skirting around the edges of a hazards, and has taken the lead dark-eyed junco flock, and in developing a suite of pre- an American tree sparrow vention and protection policies pair, two sparrow species not to address the problem, as well yet chocked up on her annual as in public education cam- bird list. She notes regretfully that “sadly, my photography- paigns to increase awareness Photo: Louise Imbeault of the scope of the problem. whilst-holding-dog-leash skills Dark-eyed junco at feeder. are still in need of improve- Page 22 New Edinburgh News December 2014 possession of all my faculties Facing Recovery Alone when I got behind the wheel to drive myself home. The NEN’s intrepid photographer, Louise Imbeault, shares her expe- patient file they gave me noted rience of medical adventure and the healing process she found in “patient refused pain manage- the heart of our community. ment medication (narcotics)” By Louise Imbeault time had passed for the doctors just in case I got pulled over. Friends, this was my first My journey of recovery started to share my file), I answered a few “symptom” questions, and attack – and if avoidable, my in the summer of 2013, when last! Next step was to get the at my annual medical check- was sent home yet again. This time around I knew gallbladder out ASAP. In a up, the physician read to me moderately anxious state, I the results from a previous more about my condition, hav- ing researched about it on the called my physician again to ultrasound exam: “You have thank him for his support, but gallstones, many and large; I’ll internet, and did not feel reas- sured. Ignoring the potentially I now urgently needed a new refer you to a specialist/sur- referral. I’d lost confidence in geon,” he said. To my surprise life-threatening consequences of gallstones was no longer the previous specialist, and a I replied: “OK Doc, let’s do second opinion was warranted. that. I’ll keep you posted,” and an option. I was determined to find a different specialist/ He made the arrangements, but resumed my activities with- said it could take time. Photo: Louise Imbeault out much concern …or so I surgeon even though I did not It’s what’s inside that counts: the staff and facilities at the manifest any of the classic So I braced myself and thought. prayed that the appointment Governor’s Walk were ideal for Louise Imbeault, who stayed here symptoms of an ailing gall- for five days of respite care following surgery in September. Funny thing is that after I would come quickly. By July, started thinking about it, I did bladder. fruits and veggies, lean pro- in my power to prepare for By mid-April, the situation this new surgeon immediately recall experiencing some dis- concurred with the test results tein, low-fat yogurt, nuts and myself, and for my brother’s comfort near the solar plexus took a sudden turn for the two litres of water per day. care and supervision in case of worse. The pain increased to and earlier hospital ER report. over the past 15 months. It was Without hesitation he booked The regimen worked, blasting the worst outcome (I’m such a nothing sustained or acute, but a whopping 8+ on the “ouch” a whopping 40lbs off this old realist). The rest was up to the scale. The sharp sting was my surgery for a laparoscopic still the pain popped up once cholecystectomy for the end carcass. The gastro-intestinal Almighty and the competence in awhile. debilitating and felt like an system is fascinating science. of my surgeon and his brilliant elastic pinch or an electrical of September – What! Why so The first visit with the spe- long? I couldn’t fathom wait- Now I quickly needed to find team. cialist was in the fall of 2013. shock on the right side of my a place to recover after the It had been 30 years since rib cage. It was on Maundy ing until then. I could die! Of The doctor spoke to me a course I thought the worst and surgery. Returning home was my last minor surgery. I bit, opened a file, and asked Thursday (the Easter long not an option, nor was it safe. was shocked to discover the weekend) when I contacted wondered who would take care about my symptoms, ending of my brother. So I prayed, I knew about the restrictions in new normal standard of Day the evaluation with a physical my doctor. He recommended movement: no lifting, bending, Surgery: in and out in the blink going to the ER immediately. took heart and put my affairs exam. Back at home, I contin- in order (just in case). Beyond pushing, pulling or stairs for of an eye, up on your feet ued to endure the discomfort, After waiting all afternoon a successful healing process. promptly after waking up in and part of the evening, I that, my concern was staying thinking it must not be that alive until the fall surgery. I couldn’t fathom how was I the recovery room and out the important. I believed I was was finally seen, treated and going to manage being away door before 4 pm. OK done! released (against their better I wanted to give my sick alright since the specialist had organ a chance to hold on. from home. Where would I Now time to share the sensi- no concerns. judgement), arriving home go? Where could I go? (The tive recovery’s secret location. before 11 pm. I just couldn’t So after much research and Months later, before the consultation, I made a radical answer comes soon). A neighbour of mine, Mrs referral’s expiry, I called the agree to being admitted right September arrived and I was Jacqueline Parent, who years then and there. You see, I’m change in my diet and cut out specialist’s office asking for most sources of fat from my so proud to have made it. I ago had broken an arm and another “assessment” and was a full time caregiver for an ill finally felt confident that my could not fend for herself at sibling and the responsibili- daily nourishment. Thankfully, seen in April 2014. This sec- summer’s arrival coincided body, mind and spirit were home, shared her respite care ond visit was even quicker, no ties at home couldn’t wait. I’d ready for the big day. I was experience and emphatically already been absent for 10+ with foods I could eat and physical exam, no mention of in great quantities: fresh local calm and peaceful in the recommended the Governor’s my ultrasound results (enough hours. No worries. I was in knowledge that I’d done all Walk Retirement Residence. December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 23 After one phone call to Tara Had it not been for the circum- five-day stay a charming and Spour, I, too, have experienced stances, this stay could have welcoming experience. Hugs respite care at Governor’s Walk been a vacation. y’all for sharing your home and, yes it is all Jacqueline I’ll eagerly testify to the with me! Needless to say, fac- claimed it to be and it is most expert hands of the dedicat- ing recovery alone was not so affordable. ed nursing team, the profes- scary anymore. The healing My arrival was impeccably sional and flexible administra- had started at the front door prepared. The staff waited to tion staff, the tireless personal with loads of TLC (tender lov- greet me in the foyer and gently care workers, the courtesy of ing care) and loving smiles. accompanied me to Room 117, the front desk staff, the warm All my gratitude to every- which was now all mine for as kitchen folks and the exqui- one involved in my short stay, long as I needed it (see far right site touch of a personal driver, allowing me to find solace in window on above photo). This all who work together like a the arms of this truly remark- very special suite has quite well oiled machine. They won able living environment for our the history (but that’s a story me over. The Governor’s Walk seniors in New Edinburgh. for another time). The seclud- accommodated all my special A few months have passed ed corner room with its large needs: from the riser on the since this ordeal and I am bay window facing Stanley toilet, to the extra pillows, happy to share with you the results of my post operation consultation. The surgeon is content with the healing pro- cess and no uncommon pathol- ogy was found in my discarded organ. So, I’m back on the road to a healthy next phase of my life and feel ready to resume my volunteer activities in our splendid community. Final note: Don’t wait until you are ill or in need of respite care, have a “trial stay” at 150 Stanley Avenue just for the fun of it! Photo: Louise Imbeault @new_edinburgh Street, overlooking the park’s healthy meals served hot in changing leaves was perfect my room, to the middle of the –but its luxurious and sinfully night emergency ice pack calls. comfortable twin bed is all I They met all my expectations could think about. I slept so in a respectful and prompt soundly, as if I were in a time manner. Also, the residents capsule. Tastefully decorated, were involved in making my the spacious area has loads of storage space, cable television, a fridge, and a phone with my own extension. I had not felt this pampered and safe in years. I admit thinking “when can I move in permanently?!” Page 24 New Edinburgh News December 2014 A Good Notion of Death is a Healthy Part of Life By Linda Sheesley As a nurse providing end-of- works, dancing in the streets. ncients had a strong belief Death is coming… to us all. life care, I am much closer to Flowers, incense, grinning in an afterlife. When a person We may not know when or the process of death and dying skulls, skeletons standing in died, they did not cease to how, but this is a truth that than most. My profession gives doorways. Welcome to El Dia exist; their spirit/soul carried most North Americans try to me the unique opportunity to de Los Muertes–Day of the on. When the Spanish arrived avoid. Our death taboo is so assist those who are dying and Dead–in Oaxaca, Mexico. in the 1500s, they brought their profound we can’t even say their loved ones to come to Oaxaca de Juãrez, a UNESCO own brand of beliefs regarding the word. Euphemisms for this terms with the reality of our World Heritage site, is located life and death: Catholicism. fact of life range from the sub- existence: death comes to all. about 500 km southeast of The ancient celebrations cen- lime to the ridiculous: people Our head-in-the-sand attitude Mexico City in the foothills of tering on death were integrated ‘pass’, ‘are called home’, ‘are does not serve us well when the Sierra Madre mountains. with the Catholic tradition of in a better place’, ‘have crossed ‘the call comes’. So, with this This vibrant city is an amazing All Souls Day. Researchers over’, ‘are gone’. Maybe they in mind, I jumped at the chance blend of the old and the new. disagree on the exact transi- ‘croaked’ or are ‘pushing up to study attitudes toward death Hole-in-the wall cafés serv- tion, but the fact remains that daisies’ or have ‘kicked the from another perspective. ing hand-ground corn tortillas November 1 and 2 are impor- bucket”. It seems anything is And what a perspective it made by Zapotec grandmoth- tant days in both belief sys- better than saying the ‘D’ word. was! Marching bands, fire- ers are nestled next to glass- tems. walled museums. Cell phone El Dia de Los Muertes Photo: Rudy Punt stores share corners with taco embraces the belief that the On the Day of the Dead in grills. A city like no other… soul / spirit of the difunto Oaxaca, Mexico, catrinas stroll and it has been my home for (dead) return for 24 hours to slowly in their finery; their grin- the past two winters. mingle and visit with fam- ning skull faces making a satiri- Like many North Americans, ily and friends. The souls cal statement that wealth and I had heard of The Day of of dead children are said to beauty do not stop death. the Dead. But, until I came return on October 31 and the led by roving bands of musi- to Oaxaca, I had no idea of souls of adults on November cians. Catrinas stroll slowly the importance of this celebra- 1. Elaborate preparations are in their finery; their grinning tion and how healthy this life- made to welcome the return- skull faces making a satiri- affirming belief system is. ing family members. Ofrendas cal statement that wealth and El Dia de los Muertes is a (alters) in the home and vigils beauty do not stop death. complex celebration that goes at the gravesite are all geared I was fortunate this year back thousands of years. Over toward reuniting the family. to have a close friend from 4,000 years ago the indigenous Public festivities occur round Ottawa join me in Oaxaca for peoples of Mesoamerica cele- the clock: music and danc- this special time. My Mexican brated life by embracing death. ing in the streets, processions ‘family’, Arturo and Noemi, The A with giant puppet skeletons guided us through this won- Photo: Linda Sheesley and costumed celebrants are Decorated ceramic calveras (skulls). derful celebration. We decided December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 25 that we wanted to build an tude of the occasion, we sat candles, the fragrance of thou- death, while at the same time people about the realities of ofrenda, prepare a tradition- down to a table laden with sands of flowers mingled with holding it close. What an expe- being human. al meal and visit the panteon food that took days to prepare. wisps of incense made the rience! So, do I think we should (cemetery). Raising our glasses of mezcal, night seem magical. El Dia de los Muertes is a cel- paint our faces and party in the Our ofrenda was certainly a we turned to the pictures of We left the panteon feeling a ebration of the cyclical nature cemetery? Probably not. But labour of love. It was loaded our parents on the ofrenda and sense of community and peace. of life and death; recognizing I do think we should start the with food and drink to provide toasted to family; secure in the Quiet reflection soon turned that death is a continuance of conversation about the reality nourishment to the weary souls. knowledge that we were all into jubilation. The streets life. It serves to remind us that of death. Or, at the very least, Nuts, candies, plates of mole together again in spirit. were alive! Troupes of musi- death is coming. Rich or poor, try to say the word out loud. negro (a rich sauce made with After enjoying our meal and cians were followed by people mighty or weak: we all face the Linda Sheesley is a registered a base of chocolate and chili), sharing stories we walked to of all ages walking arm-in- same fate. The rituals remind nurse and end-of-life con- pan de muertes (a special sweet the panteon to continue our arm. Catrinas posed for pic- us that a good relationship with sultant practicing in Ottawa. bread), thick chocolate milk, journey through El Dia de tures. Huge jointed skeletons death is a healthy part of life. It She is spending the winter in fruit, vegetables, water and, of Los Muertes. My eyes opened rattled and bobbed from tall strengthens family ties while at Mexico studying the culture of course, mezcal were arranged wide at the sight. Adults were poles. It was time to laugh at the same time teaching young death. carefully. Wild marigolds and busy scrubbing gravesites and red cock’s comb added color decorating them with flowers, and filled the air with a heady candles and incense. Children fragrance. Decorated calveras played games while musi-

Photo: Linda Sheesley Day of the Dead night crowd. (skulls) made of chocolate and cians strummed their guitars sugar were placed to remind and sang. Families sat on us, the living, that this was chairs around graves eating our future. As the church bells and drinking while reminisc- rang out on Nov. 2, we lit ing about their loved ones. copal incense and welcomed For many, the graveside vigil the spirits of our parents into would last all night. With dark- my home. Very powerful. ness, the panteon took on an Humbled with the magni- otherworldly feel. Flickering Page 26 New Edinburgh News December 2014 L’église St-Bartholomew, le lieu de culte de plusieurs gouverneurs généraux du Canada Par Michel Prévost britannique au Canada. côté de la rue Queen-Victoria. Les secteurs de New Edinburgh Le bâtiment religieux qui se De style néogothique, le et de Rockcliffe Park possè- trouve au 125, rue MacKay, à bâtiment rectangulaire en dent quelques lieux de culte deux pas de Rideau Hall, est belle pierre grise se démarque patrimoniaux, mais l’église construit en 1868 selon les plans par ses parois latérales assez St-Bartholomew occupe une de Thomas Scott, l’architecte basses, son toit en bardeau à place bien particulière dans en chef du Dominion de 1872 forte pente, ses fenêtres à arc l’histoire du Canada à cause à 1881. Il est bâti sur un lot à tiers-points et ses contreforts de ses liens privilégiés avec donné par l’homme d’affaires en pierre. un grand nombre de gouver- Thomas MacKay (1792-1855), L’attribut patrimonial neurs généraux du Canada. En grand propriétaire terrien du le plus distinctif du lieu de fait, l’église St-Bartholomew quartier. culte demeure cependant son ne se distingue pas par son Le 9 mai 1868, le vicomte magnifique vitrail, un don de Monck, premier gouverneur S.A.R., le prince Arthur, duc architecture exceptionnel, L’église St-Bartholomew. Photo: Louise Imbeault mais bien plus par ses liens général du Canada, dévoile de Connaught, vice-roi du étroits, depuis les débuts de en grand la pierre angulaire Canada de 1911 à 1916. Ce décédés pendant la Première Bartholomew en la désignant la Confédération, avec les de l’édifice religieux que l’on grand vitrail commémore les Guerre mondiale. monument historique en vertu représentants de la couronne peut toujours apercevoir du membres de sa noble famille De plus, l’épouse du comte de la Loi sur le patrimoine d’Athlone, gouverneur général de l’Ontario. Ce lieu de culte de 1940 à 1946, la princesse anglican est maintenant proté- Louise, petite-fille de la reine gé pour les générations à venir. Victoria, fait don de la cloche. Nous offrons à titre Enfin, l’orgue est offert par le d’archiviste en chef de comte d’Aberdeen, vice-roi du l’Université d’Ottawa des Dominion de 1893 à 1898. visites guidées en français des Par ailleurs, à l’intérieur, maisons désignées monuments les armoiries de gouverneurs historiques de la rue MacKay généraux témoignent aussi des pour les groupes de 10 liens privilégiés entre le bâti- personnes et plus. Vous pouvez ment religieux centenaire et réserver à me contactant au la couronne britannique, par- 613-562-5825 ou par courriel à ticulièrement dans la deuxième [email protected]. moitié du XIXe siècle et la Michel Prévost est l’archiviste première moitié du XXe siècle. en chef de l’Université La Ville d’Ottawa a reconnu d’Ottawa. L’église St-Bartholomew. Photo: Louise Imbeault l’importance de l’église St- December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 27 endroits enchanteurs de notre belle région. Votre expédition intime et personnalisée sera couronnée d’un pique-nique al fresco rempli d’aliments nutri- tifs qu’il prépare lui-même puisque son curriculum inclus Social Column of Outstanding Persons Today la gastronomie. Pas moyen de le ralentir! Paul H. Proulx : un homme Paul demeure actif et inlass- able dans sa quête à rendre les gens heureux, gardant ainsi la à toute saison et à tout faire saison hivernale de sa vie bien par Louise Imbeault où il y travailla quatre ans. loin à l’horizon. Malgré tout le temps passé dans la blanche Chers amis/es, j’ai grand Monsieur Proulx fit ensuite le neige des sentiers glacés, sa plaisir de vous présenter, en bond vers Revenu Canada où il personnalité chaleureuse et ses esquisse, le profil d’une per- mit son talent à l’œuvre créant connaissances multiples sau- sonne remarquable du quart- les nouveaux formulaires T1 et ront vous mettre dans un esprit ier. Lors du solstice d’été, le T4 que nous utilisons encore Photo: Louise Imbeault réceptif et serein. 21 juin dernier, tout à coup aujourd’hui. Dix ans plus tard, Paul Proulx mêle son professionnalisme et sa passion pour la nature Quelque soit la saison, il n’est sur la rue Beechwood près du Paul fera son entrée à l’ACDI dans son nouveau projet: Tours Expédition Ottawa. jamais trop tard pour s’amuser. café Bridgehead, je vis une où il y terminera sa carrière en dans l’Outaouais pour gens de l’emphase sur un maximum «Va jouer dehors» me dit-il table remplis des collections 2012 choisissant une retraite tout âges, d’habileté physique de deux clients. Paul devient en nous quittant. Et je compte de cartes de souhait d’un anticipée. et de goûts divers. C’est en un «homme à tout faire»: il est bien suivre son précieux con- photographe local et de son La saison estivale se parente juin dernier que TEO Tours votre guide, chauffeur, chef- seil. épouse. Les quelques min- bien avec le temps des amours. Expédition Ottawa (www. santé et athlète, vous accom- Je vous souhaite donc le utes d’échanges entre nous Ce même élan viscéral atte- teottawa.ca) fit son apparition pagnant tout au long du par- temps d’apprécier un hiver m’inspira à vous partager cette ignit Paul qui succomba aux dans notre quartier. cours et du retour. Soit en vélo, plein de lumière et de plaisirs. découverte fortuite. charmes d’une certaine «belle Le concept rafraîchissant en canoë, en trekking ou en Joyeux Noël et Heureuse Le printemps de Paul Henri petite blonde» qu’il admirait de sa nouvelle entreprise met skis, il vous fera découvrir les Année 2015! Proulx est traditionnel du fait discrètement lors d’une soirée qu’il soit né sur la même terre en boîte de nuit. Son groupe que son grand-père Napoléon d’amis aimait bien fréquenter et de son père Gérard, au sein Disco Viva notoirement popu- d’une famille comptant cinq laire sur le boul. Saint Joseph garçons et une fille, dans l’est à Hull. Il eut le coup de fou- d’Ottawa, à Cumberland en dre pour Rachel qui réciproqua Ontario. Cette terre est une en acceptant sa demande en grande ferme locale mieux mariage. Suite à leurs noces connue dans la région comme en 1982, ils partirent en lune La Ferme Proulx Berry Farm de miel vers la romantique (www.proulxberryfarm.com) Jamaïque – ça fait 32 ans déjà toujours très active dans notre qu’ils sont amoureux. communauté et ayant participé Ce qui nous amène à au Marché Beechwood l’équinoxe automnal dans Market, (beechwoodmarket. la vie de Paul Henri Proulx. ca) l’été dernier. N’est-ce Homme comblé, heureux pas l’environnement idéal époux, père de deux garçons pour un enfant? Être libre de adultes (Nicholas et Jean- partir à l’aventure avec son Benoît), dévouer membre de la imagination sans contraintes communauté d’Ottawa-Vanier, urbaines? C’est ainsi que Paul Paul est un retraité actif et joy- appris à cultiver l’amour de la eux. Son secret? Il est amant de nature qu’il savait déjà couler tout ce qui est beau et qui rem- dans ses veines. Adolescent, il pli le cœur d’émotions saines. apprendra à maîtriser l’art du La photographie est une pas- cultivateur avant de poursuivre sion pour Paul qui par les nom- ses études à l’école secondaire breux voyages dans sa vie, peut catholique Garneau d’Orléans. attester de plusieurs moments A l’été de sa vie, Paul Henri spectaculaires immortalisés sur est devenu un jeune homme film (ou en version digitale) plein de rêves et de vitali- qui savent nourrir son âme et té. Suite à sa graduation en celle de ceux qui les regardent. art commercial du collège Toujours aux aguets des inspi- Algonquin, il est heureux de rations créatrices de son for commencer sa carrière au intérieur, Paul fusionna récem- sein de la fonction publique. ment sont talent professionnel Embauché par les Affaires avec sa passion pour la nature indiennes et du nord dans les l’appliquant de façon pratique années 1980 pour le bureau du à son nouveau projet. Paul graphisme et des publications devient guide actif en tourisme Deadline for the next issue of the New Edinburgh News JAN 10 [email protected] Page 28 New Edinburgh News December 2014 When Our Sweet Certainty of Seasonal Change Turns Sour By Gaye Taylor in, year out, for centuries upon come the apple” was rooted in a on earth. And for us. And, most public spaces around the city, At time of writing, Halloween centuries. My mother is gone. lived reality that has reassured importantly, for the children Cool it for the Kids will bring was imminent, the last leaves But her flowers came back, and sustained humanity for of the earth, who, while too together the children of Ottawa were dropping from the trees, confirmation that, indeed, “to millennia. There have always young to bear any responsibil- with educational, business, and and city workers were putting everything there is a season.” been crop failures, always been ity for the climate crisis, will other community leaders (from the shelters out on the canal As difficult as it is to imag- unpredictably harsh weather, bear all of its consequences. local ministers, priests, rab- in anticipation of the drop in ine, we may be approaching a but the more-or-less reliable It was with this profound bis, and imams, to health pro- temperatures that will start the time when this piece of conso- fessionals and athletes, artists, ice forming on the largest skat- latory wisdom, so deeply root- and celebrities) for a dialogue ing rink in the world. And in ed in the ecological truth of the about the many things we can neighborhoods across Ottawa, regular ebb and flow of life, do together to help to stop run- people were digging in the last will no longer be so available away climate change. of their spring bulbs, bulbs that to us, in times of need. Because hands-on learning will, after the dark cold of win- In late May, a few years ago, is often best (and the most ter passes, blossom into a blaze my little girl and I went out fun!), we will seek out oppor- of colour. And this flowering cycling and passed under a tunities for children and youth will seem, as it always does, tree full of blossoms. I don’t to learn about all aspects of miraculous. remember what kind of tree it the climate change problem: As I myself dug in dark pur- actually was, but I’ll never for- from fieldwork, to green tech, ple Queen of the Night tulips get how my daughter looked up to the role of media, to the this autumn, I thought of my through those beautiful white negotiations table. Determined mother who died in February, flowers, her face glowing, and to help children and youth of just missing the flowering of announced: “Oh, Mummy! Ottawa express their thoughts the bulbs that her own frail Imagine! Out of those blos- on climate change–their fears, hands had tipped into her gar- soms comes the apple!” I will but also and especially their den the previous October. For never forget her sweet certain- dreams–about the world they bloom they did, as spring bulbs ty. My daughter’s conviction will inherit, and help to shape have done so dependably, year that “out of the blossom will turn of the seasons, that “to injustice in mind, first and and for the better, Cool it for everything there is a season” foremost, but also quite simply the Kids will also work hard has been something that we as an alarmed mother, that I to support creative responses have depended upon, physi- founded the strictly non-par- of Ottawa children and youth cally, but also emotionally and tisan, educational non-profit to the problem of a warming psychologically, for thousands Cool it for the Kids in February planet. of generations. 2014. Convinced that those Music festivals (similar to With climate change, all who have the most at stake our inaugural event, which was bets are off. A few years ago, should be given the oppor- held on Parliament Hill this Ontario’s soft fruit crop was tunity to speak, I had begun past June) and art shows will “The more-or-less reliable turn of the seasons is something that we have depended upon for thousands of generations. With climate change, all bets are off.”

nearly wiped out by a bizarrely visiting elementary schools in be a core part of providing warm February followed by a Ottawa and Gatineau in the such support. Finally, we will late killing frost. Out of those autumn of 2013, listening to help the kids of Ottawa real- blossoms, the fruit never came. what local children had to say ize their dreams of “giving Such unsettling events will about climate change. back”: so many of the children become more common as cli- What I heard was humbling who shared their thoughts on mate change begins to bite and inspiring. Given the oppor- climate change with me last harder, because what climate tunity, children are solution- year spoke of wanting to “do change is all about is volatility, oriented. Give them a problem, something real to help” kids a permanent state of extreme and they want to try to fix it! elsewhere in the world, like unpredictability that will prove For us adults, knowledge can those in Bangladesh, who are very challenging for all of life be disabling. Knowing what we already feeling the traumatic do, we are hamstrung by doubt, effects of climate change. denial, and despair. Most kids, You will be hearing more Visit The Burgh all things being equal, respond about Cool it for the Kids in to a problem with compassion, the following months. We are Online! curiosity, and creativity. And currently re-grouping, and our climate change is a problem presence, particularly on the For the most that will only be solved by web, is currently in a bit of a up-to-date news of the deep and frequent recourse to holding pattern! But watch for these three things. us. And by “us” I don’t mean neighbourhood Working collaboratively with grown-ups, like me. I mean the Ottawa’s children and youth, children, who have everything newedinburgh.ca Cool it for the Kids will be to lose if we fail to take action providing materials, infrastruc- on climate change, and every- ture, and forums to facilitate thing to gain if we do. peer-to-peer learning about Editor’s Note: Find out more climate change: its causes, about Cool It for the Kids effects, and solutions. We will and learn about future events also work to create spaces for and activities on the group’s conversations between youth website coolitforthekids.org. and adults about solutions for If you’d like to get involved, our over-heating planet. In please email Gaye Taylor at schools, universities, and other [email protected]. December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 29 Stairwell Carollers Offer Music Lovers a Mysterious Treat By David Rain of his favourite Latin texts to 35 Beechwood Ave. If you’re They’re a bit of a mystery. music, O Magnum Mysterium, looking for that perfect Residents of New Edinburgh “A Great Mystery.” Christmas gift, the choir’s CDs have probably bumped into As Pierre relates, “I always will be on sale at the concert. them without knowing it on the loved the O Magnum text and This is yet another way for Number 7 bus. Or at one of the wanted to create a special New Edinburgh residents to fine local pubs in the neigh- piece for the Carollers. My “give a gift that gives twice” bourhood, where these musi- idea was that we could feature at Christmas time, for the cians often soothe their throats it in our Christmas concerts Carollers have managed to after a demanding rehearsal this December, and also use it transform income from their – and have been known to as the title track for our next concert tickets and CD sales spontaneously burst into song, CD recording.” into donations to local chari- much to the delight of the New Edinburgh residents ties and music scholarships patrons. have a chance to journey just to talented Ottawa-area high They’re called The Stairwell a short distance up Beechwood school students totalling over Carollers, a 30-member a cap- to hear O Magnum Mysterium $67,000. pella ensemble, founded in on Wednesday, December 17 If you can’t make it to St 1977 in the humble stairwells at 7:30 pm at the choir’s gala Columba, you can still hear the of residences at the University Christmas fundraising concert, Stairwell Carollers on one of of Ottawa. At one point, the at St. Columba Church, 24 these dates: Carollers could well claim to Sandridge Road. • November 28: St. Thomas be one of Ottawa’s best-kept And… If you hop on the Anglican Church, 1619 secrets. No longer, as the choir Number 7 bus passing St. Stittsville Main Street, 7:30 continues to receive provincial Columba on a frosty January pm. Photo courtesy of David Rain and national awards for their day, you may hear the Carollers • November 29: First The Stairwell Carollers, a 30-member a cappella ensemble, will be musical excellence, and their joyful sounds wafting out onto Unitarian Congregation performing O Magnum Mysterium, a new piece of Latin text set to director, Pierre Massie, for his the street, while they record Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave, 7:30 music by their director, Pierre Massie, on Dec. 17. original compositions. their latest album! pm. Drive, 3:00 pm. on Beechwood, is in his 22nd This year Pierre, a recently- Tickets for the Dec. 17 • December 6: Église du Sacré • December 12: Knox year with the choir. For more retired Glebe Collegiate music concert will be available at the Coeur, 591 Cumberland St, Presbyterian Church, 120 information, please visit www. teacher, is offering a pleas- door for $20, or in advance near Ottawa U, 7:30 pm. Lisgar Street, 7:30 pm. stairwellcarollers.com. ant surprise to Ottawa area for $15, online at www. • December 7: National David Rain, a regular music lovers: he has set one stairwellcarollers.com, or Gallery of Canada, in the shopper at the old Loeb store from Books on Beechwood, Garden Court, 380 Sussex Page 30 New Edinburgh News December 2014 I had many email introduc- New Ed Ex-Pat Finds Happiness on the West Coast tions from mutual friends in Ottawa–so many that I haven’t By Vicki Metcalfe was astonishing, especially in Since our arrival, Ceilidh’s the 1960s, and later replaced yet followed up on them all. Last winter was too much for North Dakota and Montana. behaviour has been unpredict- by apartments. Some houses And Bob Burchill’s sister vol- me, and I dislike Ottawa’s sul- We arrived in Victoria by able, which is understandable are in rotten shape, and that unteered to assemble my IKEA try summers even more. It was ferry from Port Angeles, at her advanced age. Some days would never happen in the order–that’s generosity itself! time for a change. The thought Washington, on a warm, sunny there are no walks, other days a Burgh! The area is bordered by There are so many ex-Ottawa of leaving Ottawa permanently day in early September. In brisk trot along the waterfront Beacon Hill Park, the famous people here, including Debbie was too difficult to fathom, so I fact, from the time we left cliffs or over to Fisherman’s Dallas Road along the ocean, Gill and Steve Cushing who rented out my house for a year Ottawa until mid-September, Wharf. She’s especially curi- and the Inner Harbour, so many will remember from and rented here in Victoria. the weather was superb. Since ous about the seals that come you’re never far from greenery their years on Victoria Street, It took nine days for my dog then, almost every day has to the wharf to be fed, though and salt water. when Steve served as NECA Ceilidh and me to drive to been a mix of sun and rain, but I’m not sure she’d come out on The city itself is delightful. president, championing the Victoria. The scenery en route never oppressive. top if they tangled. Even the drive to the closest epic battle against the Vanier I’ve spent a huge amount of Home Hardware can take my Parkway Extension. time arranging house and car breath away with the sheer There’s a municipal election insurance, a driver’s license, beauty. The housing is expen- coming up and I’ve heard a health care, telephone, cable sive but curiously, the houses lot of strong opinions on the and internet service, getting a are so different from Ottawa various candidates and issues. safety check for the car, find- that it’s hard to compare. The The city’s population is only ing a vet, organizing what I’d majority are wood or stucco about 80,000 but the Capital brought with me, and shopping rather than brick, and there’s Regional District has a popula- to fill the gaps. Luckily I’m an abundance of small bunga- tion of about 350,000. There thrilled with my little house lows, often raised above an at- are 13 separate municipalities, and garden in the James Bay grade “basement” with a steep each with its own mayor and district–three doors from the flight of stairs to the front door. council, though there are some ocean and walking distance to Basements as we know them shared services: the library downtown. are rare. Infill in James Bay system for one. Remote sub- James Bay has quite a bit in often means a new house built urbs are growing fast and seem common with New Edinburgh: onto the back of an existing to be driving an interest in It has its own newspaper one–sometimes harmoniously amalgamation, but so far the (though nothing to compare and sometimes not. older areas are resisting and it with the NEN), and it’s the People here are wonderful- looks like a long time coming. oldest part of the city, desir- ly open and friendly. I was Despite the travails of the able and expensive, with a lot invited to Thanksgiving din- move and missing the peo- of infill but also perfectly kept ner next door and I’m now ple and my neighbourhood in treasures from the 1880s paint- in a knitting club, a birding Ottawa, Victoria seems to be ed a kaleidoscope of colours. club, and a walking club, but the right place for me at this A lot of houses (including my still haven’t found my spot time. It truly is beautiful. grandmother’s) were razed in for bridge. That comes next. December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 31 life skills such as teamwork, OrKidstra Helps Children to commitment and patience—all while having fun! Develop Through Music When I attended my first By Christina Lubbock rational children’s CD called A OrKidstra concert, I noted that Cello for Chelsea, which Tina one of the younger musicians It was about five years ago had been chosen to announce when my musical friend Robin carried at The Leading Note, the Elgin Street music store the selection of music the and I were talking about the orchestra was about to play. recent decision to remove that she and her husband, Gary McMillen, opened in 1999. This experience is designed music as a subject from the to develop self-confidence and curriculum of Ottawa public But their friendship hit a high note in early 2007 when poise. The nine-year-old had schools. We wondered how a hand-mic, but held it at his young students would ever be both women came across Tocar y Luchar, a DVD about waist! He was nervous, his exposed to classical music and voice was small, and no one the musical instruments of an El Sistema: the remarkable Venezuelan social music could hear. The orchestra sim- orchestra—especially children ply began when he returned to Photo by Robert S. Vibert/ RSV Photography from under-served areas of experiment that today has over (from left): CBC Radio’s Laurence Wall speaks to Tina Fedeski, 300,000 young people from his place. Executive Director of The Leading Note Foundation, and OrKidstra Ottawa. Then, Robin clapped As some readers may recall his hands and said, “Have you lower-income neighbourhoods student Favour Obazee on Sept. 28. involved in its orchestra pro- from profiles presented in past ever heard of “OrKidstra”? editions of the New Edinburgh orchestra and even those back- audience about their experi- I said, “No, what is it?” He grams. The DVD illustrated stage can hear the announce- ence with OrKidstra and their clearly what El Sistema has News, I have a small company said, “You must come next called “Voice Matters” and ments. Tina tells me that she plans for the future. So public Saturday, and see and hear done to transform these young now rehearses each announcer speaking is yet another skill players—helping them to as the name suggests, I help this most exciting young peo- people learn how to use their before every event, repeating OrKidstra is passing on to its ple’s orchestra.” And then he develop through music. what I had taught that one young students. Both Tina and Margaret said voices to captivate, persuade launched into the great story of and command attention. I teach time. Tina is a great teacher! You can hear the children how it all began. “Something like this has to It’s really paid off. In speak–and better yet–play at happen in Ottawa” and, togeth- a course called “Voice Training Two fabulous women, for Better Communication” September, when Angela their Holiday Concert on Tina Fedeski and Margaret er with Gary, they created The Hewitt accepted OrKidstra’s December 18 at 6:30 pm at Leading Note Foundation in the University of Ottawa’s Tobolowska—both of whom Continuing Education invitation to become their first the Bronson Centre. With are musicians (Tina, flute; (a registered charity) and its ambassador, several children children from 42 cultural and OrKidstra program. Tina is the Program, and also do both pri- Margaret, cello), teachers, vate and group tutoring. I tell were interviewed on stage by linguistic backgrounds in the philanthropists and “virtuoso” program’s executive director, the concert’s emcee, Laurence group, they are the new face and she has engaged many you this because, at the end human beings—had met each of the OrKidstra concert on Wall of CBC Radio. No lack of Ottawa. Their energy and other in Ottawa at various music teachers and mentors of confidence that afternoon! professionalism will give your from Ottawa’s universities to the first occasion I attended, I music scenes. Both had played approached Tina and offered The smallest child, whom heart a real boost at this happy in the National Arts Centre assist in lessons. From 27 chil- Laurence placed on a chair so time of year. dren in 2007, OrKidstra now to give a short lesson to her Orchestra, and both were com- announcers, to help them proj- people could better see him, Christina Lubbock is a resident mitted to doing something has a troupe of over 300 chil- spoke clearly about how he of New Edinburgh. For further dren aged 5 to 18, nearly all ect their voices so the audience significant for youth music in could hear what they were loves playing the recorder and information on OrKidstra, visit Ottawa. Their friendship deep- of who receive instruction at xylophone. Two teenagers leadingnotefoundation.org. no cost. Through singing and saying. It made an immedi- ened in 2005 when Margaret ate difference: the audience, spoke confidently before the wrote and produced an inspi- playing together, they learn Page 32 New Edinburgh News December 2014 Dashing through the 33 Inspired Book Ideas for Readers of All Ages Snow by Helaine Becker and illustrated by Werner By Books on Beechwood Summer and Bird by rious impact two lodgers have Zimmermann (ages 1-100) Staff Katherine Mull (ages 10+) on the daughter of the woman is another unapologetic and is a lovely story of two sisters, who is obliged to take them in. delightful Canadian take on Di Recommends: Summer and Bird, who set out The Stories by Jane a Christmas carol. Their first The Awakening of Miss on a quest to find their missing Gardam is a welcome treat was A Porcupine in a Pine Prim by Natalia Sanmartin parents. It’s a tale full of cryp- for all devotees of this delight- Tree and this year we get a Fenollera. This is a unique tic messages, talking birds and ful and charmingly insightful Canadian Jingle Bells, which book, almost Shangri-La like fantastical forests. author of the Old Filth books is equally fun. and yet the characters are down Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey and many others: “she shakes to earth; delightfully drawn (ages 12+) is the fantastic out life and finds diamonds in people with their particular sequel to the sci-fi adventure, its folds.” strengths and weaknesses. It The 5th Wave. Rick Yancey’s Arctic Summer by Damon is a philosophical, thoughtful stories are a real treat! Galgut, is a tour de force fic- book and a great joy to read. Maid of Deception by tional imagining of the life of The Boundless by Kenneth Jennifer McGowan (ages E. M. Forster, his emotional Oppel (ages 8-12) is a rollick- 12+) is the second book in the blossoming in India, the effects ing tale set during the opening Maids of Honor series and tells of a repressive London society, up of the Canadian west by the the story of Beatrice, another and his friendships with such Canadian Pacific Railway. It featuring a cat who won’t hurt member of Queen Elizabeth I’s literary giants of the time as is filled with adventure: good mice and a mouse who doesn’t secret protectors. Great read! Virginia and Leonard Woolf... guys and bad guys, chases and like cheese. It takes place in a wonderful read for this life- murder, and is peppered with an Inn frequented by Charles long Forster fan. real life figures of Canadian Dickens and other literary fig- They Left us Everything by Jill Recommends: history. ures of his era and includes Plum Johnston, will ring true The Cat at the Wall by a visit from Queen Victoria. and poignantly with all who Next year’s Books on Deborah Ellis (ages 8-12) It is original, fast paced and have dealt with the death of Beechwood Book Club reads could be an introduction for enhanced by the wonderful parents and the subsequent dis- will make an excellent gift many to the ongoing strife in illustrations of Barry Moser. mantling of the beloved fam- packet for family and friends: the Middle East. Narrated by The Orenda by Joseph Hilary Recommends: ily home, in Johnston’s case a a spoiled 13-year-old girl in vast, rambling character house Boyden. Three characters, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and The Book with No Pictures on Lake Ontario. three very different lives con- a stray cat who roams on both by B J Novak (ages 3-6) is a You Are Here is a new offer- verge in Huronia, Canada dur- sides of the wall, it illustrates picture book without pictures! ing by the irrepressible and ing the 17th century. This will the uncertainty and tension so Great for children who love multi-talented Chris Hadfield, be an unforgettable read. apparent in that part of the hearing funny words and silly this time giving us a playful Transatlantic by Colum world without taking sides or sounds! and informative visual feast McCann. If you enjoyed read- moralizing. The Iron Trial by Holly of his never-before seen imag- ing Let the Great World Spin, The Cheshire Cheese Cat Black and Cassandra Clare Visions by Kelley Armstrong es from space, along with his you will be fascinated with this by Carmen Agra Deedy and (ages 10+) is a new collab- is the thrilling follow-up to eclectic commentary. novel. Once again McCann Randall Wright (ages 8-12) orative fantasy adventure from Omens. Cainsville is a series The Necessary War is the interweaves the personal sto- is a delightful Dickensian tale two titans of teen writing. full of mystery, suspense and first of a major two volume ries of men and women to cre- superstition. undertaking by Canadian War ate a “profound meditation on Juliet’s Nurse by Lois Museum military historian Leveen is the story of Romeo Tim Cook on the history of and Juliet from the perspective the Second World War, featur- of Juliet’s nurse. Great for fans ing his trademark combination of Longbourn by Jo Baker. of stellar research and highly Bridget Recommends: readable first person accounts. Peter Rabbit’s Christmas The Paying Guests by mul- Collection (ages 1-100) is a tiple Booker and Orange prize lovely discovery for all fans of shortlisted Sarah Waters, is Beatrix Potter and especially set in 1922 London and tells of the indomitable Peter Rabbit. the transformative and myste- This is a collection of various Christmas stories and illus- trations culled from Potter’s writings, some not published before. It’s a charming pack- age. December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 33 time, space and memory” by Work: Diaries 1988-98, the you of what really matters and situating them in Ireland. third of his books of charming how beautiful love can be. I Americanah by and insightful reflections. highly recommend the newest Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche Peter Recommends: installment from John Green deals with the issues of race, to anyone seeking wit, wonder love and identity in America Kitten Clone by Douglas and maybe some weeping. post 9/11. Two characters, both Coupland is a light-hearted The Mysterious Benedict from Nigeria and very much in look inside Alcatel Lucent Society by Trenton Lee love, find themselves separat- with lots of photographs from Stewart (ages 9+) is a story ed when one moves to London, the past to the present, and that epitomizes childhood the other to America. This is describes how the communi- wonder and innocence, paired Obinze’s story as she comes cations revolution that we are with the undeniable courage to terms with being black in a still undergoing affects our that comes with it. It is one of foreign country. society. the best books I have ever read. Antoinette Recommends: The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce is the sequel to the store bestseller: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Lila by Marilynne Robinson, is the fourth novel following the brilliant Housekeeping, Gilead and Home.

Gentleman, Scientists and Revolutionaries by Tom Shachtman describes how many of the Founding Fathers in the U.S. and those around Upcoming them were heavily involved in Author Events at science, innovation and inven- Books on Beechwood tion (we only hear about Ben Franklin), and how the demo- December 6 (11am-1pm) Guy cratic revolution was so close- Thatcher will be in the store ly linked to this interest. signing Journey of Days and The Social Life of Ink by Journey of Days Continues Ted Bishop is as much fasci- two books chronicling the Belonging by Adrienne nating travelogue as history. author’s experiences walking Clarkson, the 2014 Massey Ink has been a critical factor the Camino de Santiago and lectures about the paradox of of communication and still is the Camino de Saint-Jacques citizenship. (check your printer) and has trails respectively. Dispatches from the Front a long history of impact on January 25, 2015 (5:30pm) by David Halton is about his culture. Some of us are old Titles@Table40 starts off father, Canada’s voice at war enough to remember the one- a new season with Andrew Matthew Halton. upmanship of fountain pens Cohen who will be reading Boundless by Kathleen and then the social revolution from his new book Two Days Winter is about the author’s of the ballpoint pen. in June: John F Kennedy journey across the Northwest Sarah Recommends: and the 48 Hours that Made Passage. History. Reservations neces- And for some comic relief, The Fault in Our Stars by sary. Michael Palin’s Travelling to John Green (ages 12+) is a bittersweet tale that will remind Page 34 New Edinburgh News December 2014 World-Renowned Photography Exhibit Comes to Ottawa By Tori Roberts journalists to the Democratic There are places in the world Republic of Congo to meet where it is more dangerous to women working to bring sus- be a woman in conflict than it tainable peace to the region is to be a soldier. One of those and end the scourge of sexual places is eastern Democratic violence. Although a peace Republic of Congo. agreement was signed in 2002, Nestled among lush green rebel groups, foreign militias hills in central Africa, a serene and the Congolese army con- landscape masks the horrors tinue to instil fear in the civil- that have haunted the people ians of North and South Kivu. of eastern DRC for years. Despite the volatility, women- Ongoing conflict and insecu- led movements have emerged, rity in the region has ravaged employing innovative strate- communities and devastated gies to advocate for protection families. Throughout the war, and justice. sexual violence has been used Among the people and groups as a tactic to oppress and mar- they met in DRC is the Fond ginalize women. The resulting pour les Femmes Congolaises physical and emotional trauma (FFC), a women’s fund that restricts the freedom of women supports grassroots women’s and girls, while stigma tears at rights organizations to pro- Photo courtesy of The Nobel Women’s Initiative the fabric of their families and mote and defend the rights of On January 22, 2015, be captivated and inspired by the stories of women in the Democratic Republic communities. women and girls. Founded and of Congo at the launch of Beauty in the Middle: Women of Congo Speak Out. But a group of courageous led by fearless activist Julienne and resilient women are ris- Lusenge, the FFC has funded to End Sexual Violence in are hosting a vernissage at the stories of women in Congo ing up as activists, survivors, more than 60 projects from Conflict this past June, fea- SAW Gallery on January 22, and inspired by their journey visionaries and leaders. Beauty over 35 organizations that tures the work of award-win- 2015, to generate support for toward peace and justice at the in the Middle: Women of focus on eliminating sexual ning New York Times photo- the Fond pour les Femmes launch of Beauty in the Middle: Congo Speak Out presents the violence, delivering empower- journalist Peter Muller, shar- Congolaises. All funds Women of Congo Speak Out. story of the conflict in eastern ment programming for women ing the heartbreaking and raised from the exhibit will Tori Roberts is a student Democratic Republic of Congo and girls and providing public inspiring stories of women be channelled directly to the in the Carleton University and the grassroots wfforts by health education about HIV/ affected by the ongoing con- FFC to provide critical fund- School of Social Work and women’s activists who have AIDS. flict in Democratic Republic ing to grassroots organiza- has worked alongside both mobilized against incredible On January 22, 2015, of Congo. tions working to advance the the Nobel Women’s Initiative odds to end rape, seek justice, Julienne Lusenge will be bring- As the centrepiece of the rights of women and girls in and The MATCH International and establish lasting peace in ing a world-acclaimed photo School of Photographic Arts: the Democratic Republic of Women’s Fund. To learn their country. exhibit, Beauty in the Middle: Ottawa’s 2015 Photography Congo. more about the event or In February 2014, the Women of Congo Speak Out, Symposium, “The Shrinking This holiday season, share purchase tickets, please visit: Nobel Women’s Initiative (an to the SAW Gallery Ottawa World of Photography”, the gift of art and activism matchinternational.org/ Ottawa-based organization) located at 67 Nicholas Street. The MATCH International with your loved ones. On events-campaigns. led a delegation of Nobel The exhibit, which debuted in Women’s Fund, the Nobel January 22, 2015, spend an Peace Laureates, activists and London at the Global Summit Women’s Initiative and SPAO evening being captivated by Rug Hookers Capture ‘Art in the Sky’ By Joan Shouldice ers, horses, fish and birds. Over crafts such as woodworking. In October, 13 Ottawa-area rug the years, some weathervane Confident students could draw hookers were busy studying subject matter has been seri- their own weathervane, but weathervanes in a month-long ous, but in other cases, much templates were also available. workshop at the Stanley Park more light-hearted. Students planned their own Fieldhouse—a fitting spot as Traditional rug hooking rugs or smaller wall hangings the Fieldhouse has its own involves pulling up narrow under Pam’s expert advice, and weathervane, created by local loops of woolen fabric to an were also encouraged to dye artist Alex Wise. even height through a backing their own wool fabric (which Workshop teacher Pam such as burlap that is held tight she demonstrated) or find suit- Langdon has taught rug hook- on a frame. Originally, the rugs able yarns or other materials. ing here before, offering cours- were hooked by settlers need- The various colours of es on multi-border rugs, colour, ing to warm their cold floors, weathervanes were discussed, the folk art of Maud Lewis and and were usually worked in and Pam shared dye “recipes”. rags. Some old hooks were Popular were copper vanes, Photo by Bill Langdon 3D geometrics. A group Ottawa-area rug hookers show off their studies of weather- “I have always loved the even made out of bent nails which turn from orangey cop- per to a dark rust colour, and vanes, created during a month-long workshop led by Pam Langdon movement of these beautiful with wooden handles. Many at the Stanley Park Fieldhouse. pieces of art in the sky, and rug hookers now use new eventually to a bright green. felt they would be perfect rug materials or work on kits, but Pam and all the workshop had lots of space, great light- Stephanie Gatszegi, a long hooked pieces,” Pam says of others have raised the hooking students are members of the ing, beautiful views and good time rug—hooker who attends weathervanes. She researched craft to an art form where any- Ottawa Olde Forge Branch kitchen facilities. St. Bartholomew’s church, the subject thoroughly, and thing goes. The colours, feel, of the Ontario Hooking Craft Alexandra Reid of Crichton commented on “all the research shared the history of weather- and calming repetitive motion Guild. The branch has 55 mem- Street has been rug hooking for and in-depth material” Pam vanes with the class, which have ensnared many devotees. bers, and they meet regularly at three years. But, in her role as brings to the class. Stephanie dates 5,500 years. Pam is a highly organized Maki House, near Bayshore. a senior interior designer at the designed her piece around a For millennia, weathervanes teacher, employing a broad Pam chose the Stanley Park federal government, she has fish on the steeple of a church have been used to show the range of visual aids for stu- location because of its proxim- been involved with the design in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. direction of the wind—impor- dents to draw upon–even a ity to her home, and the excel- of rugs for many years. She Visit ottawarughooking. tant for farmers and for war- manual of her own design. lent service she has received in found Pam’s course a great com to find out more about riors. Popular weathervane There were books, patterns, the past from her Fieldhouse refresher, looking at proportion the Olde Forge Rug Hooking subjects have included roost- magazine articles on hooking, contacts Jill and Roger Hardy and detail, and finding out how Branch. and even patterns from other and Paula Pincombe. Students weathervanes are constructed. December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 35 cations as the Financial Post, sharing both literary advice Our thoughts are with the Ottawa Business Journal, and wise counsel on the secrets Catherine at this difficult time, In Memoriam Canadian Business, FP to building a career in this and hope that there may be Business, Report on Business, challenging profession. some small consolation from Canadian Wildlife, Canadian Mark’s journalistic accom- the support and sympathy of Geographic, Outdoor Canada, plishments were matched by her community, to which she Explore Magazine, Cottage his award-winning skills as has so generously contributed Life and Ontario Nature. a fly-fisherman, an intensely her time and talents. Those In addition to his own competitive field in which he wishing to pay tribute to Mark’s impressive journalistic accom- garnered a host of medals in life are welcome to consider plishments, Mark was a highly international competitions, a donation to the Algonquin regarded instructor and mentor culminating in the receipt of College Foundation’s Mark at Algonquin College’s School a Lifetime Achievement Gold Anderson Memorial Bursary of Journalism, serving as an Medal at the 2014 Canadian via CanadaHelps.org. inspiration to his students, and Fly Fishing Championships.

Photo: Louise Imbeault Mark Anderson and his wife Catherine Lindquist in June 2014. Mark passed away on October 16.

The New Edinburgh News in the future development of team, along with his many the Beechwood corridor. We friends, acquaintances and extend our sincere sympathies colleagues in the community, to Catherine, and to Mark’s were deeply saddened by the extended family on the painful recent death of Crichton Street loss of a much-loved figure in resident Mark Anderson, who their lives. died on October 16 after a Mark was widely admired in lengthy struggle with cancer. the journalistic community as Mark was the beloved hus- an award-winning literary jour- band of Catherine Lindquist, nalist specializing in a broad a well-known and much range of topics from business admired presence in our neigh- to geographic, outdoor and bourhood, where she has nature writing. He was a long- been an active and energetic time columnist with the Ottawa member of NECA’s Board of Citizen, and a regular contribu- Directors, and deeply engaged tor to such well known publi- Christmas and Advent Services Below is a listing of the Lessons for Christmas. numerous churches in the ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S area that will be offering Christmas and Advent ser- 125 Mackay St. 613-745- vices. Contact them for the 7834 stbartsottawa.ca most current schedule: [email protected] Dec. 21-8:15 am & 10:30 am ST. COLUMBA with Children’s Christmas ANGLICAN CHURCH Pageant 24 Sandridge Rd 613-749- Dec. 22-7:30 pm Celtic 5103 stcolumbaottawa.ca Christmas Music followed by Sunday Dec 21-9:30 am: All a Traditional Wassail ages impromptu Christmas Dec. 24-4 pm pageant. Family Service & Christmas Eve, Dec 7:30pm evening service 24-4 pm: The Christmas Dec. 25-10 am Story with Carols; 9pm: MACKAY UNITED Candlelight Holy Eucharist. CHURCH Christmas Day, Dec 25-9:30 am: Holy Eucharist. MacKay St. at Dufferin Sunday, Dec 28-9:30 am: Rd. 613-749-8727 A Festival of Carols and mackayunitedchurch. com admin@ mackayunitedchurch.com ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 270 Crichton St. 613-749- 6953 stjohnlutheran.ca [email protected] ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH 326 Mackay St. 613-749- 1731 saintlukelutheran.ca office@saintlukelutheran. ca ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 82 Kent (at Wellington) 613- 232-9042 standrewsottawa. ca office@standrewsottawa. ca Page 36 New Edinburgh News December 2014 December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 37 Page 38 New Edinburgh News December 2014 doesn’t mean it will stop. It tration or other things left in if possible. Lock the garage. won’t. the glove compartment that Lock the house entrance that In New Edinburgh, in mid- could be used for identity is connected to the garage. November, two more cars were theft. Also remember to report entered into in the vicinity of • A quiet place to sit and do any suspicious activity to the the lanes closer to Sussex. what ever they want in your police. Yes, getting the report These perpetrators are getting personal space. activated and a case report much better at their craft too. It is all rather frustrating, for number is time consuming, but There were no signs of entry; sure. And do not for a second the police must have facts to Porch Lights and Door Locks: no broken glass. Just what are think it is only poor vagrants do their jobs. Share informa- these people looking to find? that are doing this. In some tion with your neighbours on Two Easy Ways We Can • Money/small change left in cases the culprits are bored the electronic mail systems the ashtray or glove com- youngsters, who have homes, that each neighbourhood has Improve Community Safety partment. and who have nothing else to set up. And most importantly, By Liba Bender is. Just because one person • Items of value left acciden- do with their time. talk to your neighbours and get tally in haste (phones, purs- So, how might we protect our to know them. It really is a never-ending was caught thieving up in es, keys, etc.). cars and personal effects in our The majority of thieves oper- cycle… break-and-entry that Rockcliffe Park last month • Papers of ownership/regis- garages or homes? Please be ate during the daylight hours. diligent in continuing or start- But surely, this car entry prob- ing to do the following: lem is a continuing issue. It • Leave porch lights on at happens all over the city. I night and if possible park know this is not much comfort! your car in view of lights or In Vanier, the neighbours your doors and windows. there have been increasingly • Display a Police sticker involved in their neighbour- in your car window that hood watch activities and they says “ALL VALUABLES have actually changed things. REMOVED”, in both They have gotten so many peo- English and in French. ple involved in turning porch • Be sure to lock your car. Do lights on. It is amazing. Why NOT leave valuables in the can we not do it in the Burgh? car. This is an open invita- Tonight, turn your porch light tion. on. You do make a difference • Park your car in your garage, in our safety! Music for Youth Half a World Away By Basia Walczak street or sex trade. The children On Sunday, January 25, 2015, are encouraged to learn tradi- at Mackay United church at 2 tional Khmer dance and music; pm a group of accomplished they attend local schools and, young Ottawa musicians through a revolving educa- warmly invite you to their ninth tional fund, go on to techni- annual fundraising concert for cal or university studies. The the Peaceful Children’s Homes underlying principles of these in Cambodia. “In Concert for homes are to promote com- Cambodia” will be hosted by passion, ethical behaviour and the distinguished Ottawa cellist self-reliance. and artistic director of Music Since 2006, “In Concert for and Beyond, Julian Armour, Cambodia” has raised approxi- and will take place under the mately $30,000 for the Peaceful honourary patronage of the Children’s Homes. The funds renowned Canadian pianist, are directed towards the chil- Janina Fialkowska, O.C. dren’s educational and basic “In Concert for Cambodia” needs; providing rice, seeds will feature accomplished and tools to allow them to grow young musicians from the their own food; and facilitating University of Ottawa, includ- the installation of solar panels. ing national-level performers This ongoing support has cre- and competition winners. The ated a meaningful link between program will include violin, the young musicians in Ottawa cello, and harp, as well as and their counterparts halfway chamber ensembles. Through round the world. their participation in this initia- We invite the community to tive, these young Ottawa-based support this worthwhile initia- musicians are giving their time tive and to enjoy an afternoon and talent in support of home- of exceptional music, followed less children and young people by refreshments and a silent in Cambodia. auction. Tickets can be pur- The Peaceful Children’s chased at Books on Beechwood Homes, located in Kandal (35 Beechwood Avenue) or Province and Battambang, at the door (children/$5, stu- Cambodia, were created in the dents/$10, adults/$20). 1990s as a refuge for children Basia Walczak is a fourth either orphaned by the Khmer year student at the University of Rouge, or returning from refu- Ottawa, studying law and music. gee camps in Thailand. Today, For further information about they provide a permanent and the concert, please contact: [email protected]; nurturing environment to 130 or visit inconcert4cambodia. children who were homeless, wordpress.com. abandoned or rescued from the December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 39 Chow and Jennifer Lim will introduce their new book Burgh Ottawa Food: A Hungry Capital and the magazine Edible Ottawa. There will also Bulletin be a silent auction. December 7-Twice Upon a Board Time fundraising concert RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 Trinity Anglican Church, 1230 words, payable on submission of ad. Public service ads December raffle and more! Bank Street. Holiday treats at (such as lost & found) free. Call Christina Leadlay, 613- On until December December 6-Mayor’s 3 pm, concert starts at 4 pm. 261-0442 or email [email protected]. 9-International Digital Christmas Celebration $15; free for children under 12 Dog/Cat Walking And Sitting Your house plants are also safe Miniprint Exhibition Centre Ottawa City Hall, 111 Laurier years. info@twiceuponatime. with me!. Emergency and regular daily walking. References. d’artistes Voix Visuelle, 2nd Ave W. ottawa.ca. 2-6 pm. ca; twiceuponatime.ca Twice Liba Bender: 613-746-4884. Admission: a non-perishable Upon a Time: Free Books for floor. 67 Beechwood Ave. Indoor/Outdoor parking spaces required ASAP in New 613-748-6954; voixvisuelle@ food donation. Ottawa Mayor Ottawa Kids will be holding a Jim Watson invites families fundraising concert featuring Edinburgh / Beechwood / Vanier / St Patrick Area. Please call gmail.ca. Tuesday-Saturday, 613-762-8872. 11 am-4 pm. François to the Mayor’s 14th Annual seasonal favourites performed Chalifour curates the 9th Christmas Celebration, in sup- by Voices in Harmony edition of the International port of the Ottawa Food Bank. (formerly the Orpheus Choral bake and craft sale (including Cricket Club Ottawa hosts its Digital Miniprint Exhibition, Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, Group). jewelry and knitted goods) Awards Night and Christmas exploring the theme of draped make a craft, go ice-skating December 11-Help Lesotho’s after the concert. Party, featuring traditional fabric and its place in con- on the Sens Rink of Dreams, 10th Anniversary Canadian December 20-Cricket Club awards such as Best Batsman/ temporary digital art. In col- plus other fun activities and Museum of Nature, 240 Award Night & Party 2768 Bowler (for each division), laboration with MET gallery, treats. McLeod St. 5:30-8 pm. Grand Canal Street. 6 pm. Spirit of Burghs, and Hall of Budapest. December 6 & 7 Ottawa Tickets: $125 (tax receipt $85) Tickets include dinner and Fame. We’ll also be handing Tea Festival Library and Celebrate Help Lesotho’s 10th pop: $10/member, $5/part- out a special “Players Choice” December 4-A Charlie award, as voted by those in Brown Christmas Dominion- Archives, 395 Wellington St. anniversary. The evening will ners. Free for children. RSVP: Dec 6 and 7, 11 am-5 pm. $12 spotlight our amazing donors necc-exec@googlegroups. attendance. We’ll also play the Chalmers United Church, Chinese Gift Exchange game. 355 Cooper St. $35. 7 pm. in advance; $15 at the door. and supporters who make it com The New Edinburgh ottawajazzfestival.com ottawateafestival.com Enjoy possible for us to reach more Celebrate this special time of free tastings of teas from than 10,000 beneficiaries each the year with A Charlie Brown different regions. Teas also year. Hon. John Manley will Christmas, featuring original available for purchase. Sign MC. Our special guests from soundtrack band member Jerry up for exciting workshops. Lesotho are Queen Masenate Granelli. Part oral history, part Performances by Indonesian and Princess Senate of the concert, and part screening Gamelan Semara Winangun, Kingdom of Lesotho ‘M’e of the Christmas classic with Gharana Arts, Darpan Makatleho, grandmother, and musical accompaniment, dancers, Djernan dancers, Felleng, 16-year-old GIRL4ce including the Cross Town The Rythym Room, a Taiko leader. Youth Chorus. drummer and more. A free December 14-Christmas Children’s Tea Party will take December 6-A Christmas with the Vyhovskyi Strings place on the first day, with Mackay United Church, 39 Carol Ottawa Little Theatre, donations to be collected for 400 King Edward Ave. Dufferin Rd. 7 pm. Freewill the Candlelighter’s Cancer donation at the door in ottawachildrensfestival.ca Support Program. $18/adults, $12/children 12 support of Mackay United and under. 1 pm. The Ottawa December 7-Locavore Church and the Ottawa Food International Children’s Artisan Food Fair Bank. mackayunitedchurch. Festival presents Dufflebag Encounters With Canada, com; 613-749-8727. The Theatre’s hilarious and 1805 Gaspé Ave. 10 am-3 pm. Vyhovskyi Strings (a youth audience-interactive rendition 613-265-3718; ottawalaff. violin ensemble from the of Charles Dickens’ “A ca. Don’t miss this delicious Ottawa area) invites you Christmas Carol”. There will foodie event, featuring all to a fun-filled evening of also be mystery presents, a your favourite local food Christmas music favourites, merchants in one place. Don followed by a Christmas December 2014 New Edinburgh News Page 40 worked hard to document all the fine businesses and people in our neighbourhood. Thank you, Marie!

Condolences Our thoughts and condolences go out to NEN production manager Dave Rostenne, his wife Pia Kauri and their family as they cope with the recent death of Pia’s mother, Tiiu Kauri. Tiiu was an adventur- ous microbiologist and an avid traveler, never missing a trip to Deadline: JAN 10 [email protected] the south during the winters. She loved music, gardening and spending time with her 140 artists at the competition. friends and family. Tiiu was Welcome Stanley Avenue residents also an avid reader of the NEN Photo courtesy of Lindsay Germano Jane and Ralph Heintzman are and never missed an edition, Grade 10 students Sheetza McGarry (left) and Emily Bangsboll delighted by the recent elec- according to Pia. She will be celebrate the installation of a wishbone art sculpture at the entrance tion of their niece, Patricia missed. of Elmwood’s Junior School entrance. Heintzman, as Mayor of C’est avec tristesse qu’on Squamish, British Columbia. annonce le décès de Manuel Patricia has been a popular Cardoso le 10 octobre 2014. and energetic councillor in Nous envoyons nos condolé- Squamish since 2005, and this ances à son épouse Gloria et à year took the plunge to enter toute la famille. the mayoral race on a platform Miscellaneous St. Bart’s church recently wel- calling into question the eco- comed Timothy Piper as its nomic and environmental wis- Giant Art for Junior School new organist and music direc- dom of a proposed LNG pro- On Nov. 6. Elmwood students tor. Timothy is an accom- duction and export facility in collaborated with land artist plished organist, composer and Howe Sound, just south of the Marc Walter over the past two choir conductor who founded town of Squamish. Patricia’s months to create sculptures on and directed the Girls’ Choir election will undoubtedly behalf of each grade. Marc’s of Christ Church Cathedral inspire many lively Heintzman art is site-specific and focused throughout its first decade. He family discussions over the on the environment and mate- is well known and much loved next four years. rials from nature (top photo). Hurrah for “Jack Straw” in the Christ Church Cathedral From left: Robin Bowditch, Kurt Shantz and Janet Uren as three- community, where he brought The Linden House Theatre Bazaar Season quarters of the Parker-Jennings family in “Jack Straw”. to bear his extraordinary musi- Company put on a success- cality and personal magnetism ful series of performances of St Bartholomew church’s and warmth to build the Girls’ Somerset Maugham’s come- annual bazaar took place on Choir from the ground up, dy Jack Straw in late October Nov. 8. Mayor Jim Watson transforming what began as a and early November at the was on hand to greet guests, struggling group of young nov- Elmwood Theatre. the volunteers and the com- ice singers into an outstanding munity. There were plenty of choir which continues to per- Christmas shoppers pleased form at a high level of excel- Get Well Soon with the wide variety of items lence. The clergy, choir and Two stalwart members of the on offer, from gifts to attic congregation of St. Bart’s can NEN team have each undergone treasures, books, baking, jams look forward to some splen- surgery recently. Photographer and jellies, jewelry, toys and did music in the months ahead Louise Imbeault had suc- games, the Christmas table and under Timothy’s musical direc- cessful gallbladder surgery in knitting. The Tea Room was Photo: David Rostenne tion. late September (a full account always full, and is well-known Nectar hosted the second of their “Food Talks” at the Sconewitch of this medical adventure is as being one of the finest on the on Beechwood on Nov. 13. Jodi Samis, owner of Ottawa’s premier Congratulations on page 22), while associ- Christmas bazaar circuit. The spice shop Cardamom & Cloves, offered warming tales of spices and recipe ideas. ate editor and senior writer proceeds from the Bazaar go Jane Heintzman is recovering towards the work of the church, from knee surgery that took as well as Bales for the North, place on Nov. 5. Best wishes the Cornerstone Women’s to both Louise and Jane for a Shelter and St. Bart’s mis- speedy recovery, and we hope sion to the Garry J. Armstrong to see them walking around the Centre for long-term care. We neighbourhood soon! thank our guests for support- ing us and our superb volun- teers who devoted hundreds Thank You! of working hours to make the A special thank you goes out 2014 Bazaar the best ever! And from the NEN team to Marie special thanks to our spon- Artist Gordon Harrison sors for their generous support: (whose studio is on Rideau Mullaly, who stepped in as photographer for this December A.J.’s Catering; Governor’s Terrace) won first prize at the Walk Retirement Residence; prestigious national painting issue. Marie offered her skills just as our staff photog Louise New Edinburgh Square; competition Rêves d’Automne The Edinburgh Retirement in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Imbeault was facing a period Residence and The Rockcliffe Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Heatherington for his collection “Charlebois of recovery from surgery. Marie rose to the task and Retirement Residence. Mayor Jim Watson greeted guests arriving at the St. Bart’s bazaar en blanc”. Gordon was one of —Elizabeth Heatherington on November 8.