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Fall 2003 Program Guide See Registration Dates on Back Page 2 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre 3 Welcome to the Ottawa South REGISTRATION INFORMATION «

Community Centre In order to minimize the line-ups during registration and to accommodate your re- quests, registration will proceed as follows. Ottawa South Community Centre is operated by the Ottawa South Community Association in cooperation with the City of Ottawa, Department of People Services. The Registration For All Programs OSCA Program Committee and City staff have jointly developed this fall’s wide array of Tuesday, September 9,2003 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm programs and activities. Registration continues during regular business hours on Wednesday, September 10th If you have any suggestions for programs or have talents you would like to share, WHY WAS MY PROGRAM CANCELLED? please call us at 247-4946. We are always ready to explore new programming ideas. Sorry, but some excellent courses are sometimes cancelled when everyone waits until the last minute to register Register early! (insufficient registration). We make a decision one week prior to a program's start date to allow for proper prepa- ration. Please register early to avoid disappointment for you and others. I PAYMENT What’s Inside Payment can be made by exact cash or cheque. Cheques are made payable to OSCA. There will be a $10.00 charge for NSF cheques. All prices include GST where applicable. Please note that program fees will be pro-rated where Welcome / What‘s Inside / Centre Information .... 2 spaces are available at the halfway point unless otherwise indicated. There is a $2.00 surcharge on each program for non OSCA members. Registration Information 3 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Preschool Programs 4 Financial assistance is available to Old Ottawa South residents only. For further information, call 247-4872 (OSCA Preschool Programs 5 office). Preschool Dance and Special Events 6 PHOTOGRAPH WAIVER Child / Youth Sports Programs 7 Please note on our registration form if you do not wish your photo to be used for promotion purposes. Child / Youth Progams / Child Special Events 8 CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Instructional Basketball League / Coaches Wanted 10 1) Full refunds will be given for any program cancelled due to insufficient registration. 2) A refund will not be issued if it jeopardizes the operation of a program. Dog Obedience / Garden Club 11 3) The request for a refund must be submitted in writing by completing the Refund Request Form available at the of- Belly Dancing / Power Yoga / Kripalu Yoga 12 fice. A $10.00 administrative fee applies to all refunds that are requested by participants. There is no administrative Pilâtes / Walking Club 13 fee when a program is cancelled by the Centre. Fitness / Adult Sports 14 4) Pro-rated refunds will be made at any time if the participant has a valid medical reason, substantiated with a doc- tor’s note. Digital Photography 15 5) Subject to the clauses above, refunds may be requested as follows: Scrapbooking / Chess Club 16 *prior to the second class - 100% Pottery For Children and Adults 17 * after second class and before the mid-point of the program - 50% 18 *after the program mid-point - no refund. Boomerang Kids Strollercising Advertisement 6) Please allow three weeks for the processing of all refunds. OSCA / Special Events / Membership 19 CANCELLED CLASSES Porch Sale 20 On occasion, classes are cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances (sick instructor, gym cancellation). We try to make up these classes, but it is not always possible for us to do so. Office Hours Centre Staff ALLERGIES/HEALTH CONCERNS We have children in our programs with LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES TO PEANUTS, NUTS and Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm OSCA Executive Director: 247-4872 PEANUT BY-PRODUCTS. Please help us reduce the risk by not eating any foods that contain peanut or peanut Fridays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Deirdre McQuillan [email protected] by-products while at the centre. Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Centre Director: 247-4946 CUSTOMER SERVICE The hours of operation may vary depending Cathie Buchanan [email protected] Customer Service is #1 with us! If you are satisfied - tell your friends and neighbours. If you are not - tell us! on bookings and events in the facility. Program Coordinator: 247-4947 START DATES. Dinos Dafniotis [email protected] All program dates are listed below each course outline. Please check all program dates when you register. We do not CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY WEEKEND OSCA Web Site: www.oldottawasouth.ca contact participants prior to the start of their classes. 4 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre 5 PRESCHOOL Preschool Parent and Child Programs We offer a wide range of Preschool Programs. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and Friday Drop-in Playgroup infants - 5 years stimulating environment for the youngest members of Old Ottawa South and their parents A great opportunity to meet other moms, dads or caregivers while your child(ren) socialize and play. All and/or caregivers. It is our hope that this diversity will better suit/meet the varied needs activities are planned cooperatively by the parents and caregivers. Registration NOT required, just drop of our community. in. For more information, please call Bonnie Ostler at 730-9080. Friday, 9:15 am - 11:15 am September 5 - June 11 $2 per week

Preschool Parent and Child Programs Tunes for Tots 2-3 years During this 45 minute circle format, toddlers and parents / caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, The following are adult and child participation programs. Young preschoolers come new and familiar songs, movement to music and lots of hand clapping and foot stomping. to class with a parent or caregiver. Friday, 9:30 am - 10 :15 am September 26 - November 28 (10 weeks) $36

Infant Massage Parent and Baby Learn to massage your baby. Have fun with your baby and enjoy the benefits of nurturing touch. These simple massage techniques help to relax and soothe baby, help them sleep deeper and Preschool Programs 3 — 5 years of age longer and contribute to their overall growth and development. Parent(s) are the only one(s) touching their babies. We welcome babies, newborn to crawlers! Handouts and oil are The following are drop off programs without parent/caregiver participation. Children supplied. Please bring a diaper change and a small blanket or towel. (No program October 13) should meet age requirements before the half -way mark of the program. Please mention Monday, 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm September 22 - October 20 (4 weeks) $40 all health, behavioral and allergy concerns on all registration forms. Please feel free to voice comments, concerns throughout the sessions. Monday Firehall Playgroup with Coordinator l - 3 years The Monday morning Playgroup will offer children, parents and caregivers a stimulating morning of Crafty Cooks 3-5 years fun and play, including: crafts, circle singing and large and small toy activities under the direction of For budding Martha Stewarts or Pablo Picassos! Your child can join us each week to cook up a a Coordinator. A mid-morning snack will also be provided. The Coordinator will be responsible for delicious treat. They will then explore their creative side with a new craft. Stories, songs and all set-up, take-down and snack and craft preparation. Parents and Caregivers will supervise the play active games will round out this fun filled morning. (No program October 13) of those within their care and enjoy the morning. (No program October 13) Monday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm September 22 - December 1(9 weeks) $72 Monday, 9:15 am -11:15 am September 15 - January 26 (17 weeks) $115 Basic Pottery For Preschoolers 3-5 years Wednesday Firehall Cooperative Playgroup l - 3 years Brenda Lee will introduce your child to the very basic pottery techniques of slab, coil and pinch This session also offers children, parents and caregivers a stimulating morning of play including: pots. At the end of this course children will have created a variety of hand made projects and (we crafts, circle singing, large and small toy activities. The cooperative nature of this playgroup, hope) an interest in pottery. however, requires a more active level of participation from parents and caregivers in the following Tuesday, 9:30 am - 10:45 am September 23 - November 25 (10 weeks) $80 areas: set-up and take-down of all toys and activities (including crafts), preparation and serving of snack, room supervision and group-based-decision-making. The overall running of the group will be Wild Wednesdays9 3-5 years guided by the two volunteer co-facilitators. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Parents /Caregivers will be Join Jesse for something special each week including cooking, carpentry, pottery and active asked to attend a brief information session to clarify expectations, answer any questions or games. We will also incorporate crafts, songs and stories in this action packed program concerns and identify those individuals interested in participating as co-facilitators. Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm September 24 - November 26 (10 weeks) $70 Wednesday, 9:15 am - 11:15 am September 17 - January 28 (18 weeks) $50 Music In Motion 2.5 - 4 years Infant and Parent Drop In infants -12 months Jesse has designed this program to introduce your child to the world of music. Creative A great opportunity to meet other new moms or dads. Group will organize their own activities. movement, singing ands playing with instruments will be complimented by crafts and stories. Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm September 17 - December 17 (14 weeks) FREE Thursday, 9:15 am - 10:45 am September 25 - November 27 (10 weeks) $80 6 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre 7 Preschool Dance Program Children / Youth Sports and Fitness

Our favourite Dance Instructor Alexandra Derry is back for other year of dance. Her All our sport programs are recreational and non-competitive. The focus is on fitness, extensive dance background and love of teaching will encourage your child to explore fun, participation and skill development. Due to school special events, we may have to their natural instinct to move to music. Alexandra is a member of the Professional Fac- cancel some nights. We will inform you of any cancellations. ulty of the Ottawa Dance Centre and a member of the Royal Academy of Dance. SEE PAGE 10 FOR INFORMATION ON OUR SATURDAY BASKETBALL LEAGUE Preschool Dance 2.5 - 3.5 years An introductory exploration of natural responses to music and rhythm with a focus on the Touch Football 9-13 years development of gross motor skills. (No program October 11) This classic fall sport returns. Weekly games at Windsor Park. Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:45 am September 20 - November 29 (10 weeks) $50 Friday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm September 19 - November 7 (8 weeks) $30

Pre-Ballet 3.5 - 5 years Basketball Our instructor from the Ottawa Dance Centre offers a fun introduction to basic ballet - skipping, (a) 8-10 years (b) 11 - 13 years galloping and preparatory ballet steps. (Noprogram October 11) Our popular basketball programs are back. Both age groups fill up quickly so don’t delay in reg- Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:45 am September 20 - November 29 (10 weeks) $50 istering. Dave Ho leads this program. Location: Hopewell School (*No program October 13) (a) *Monday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm September 15 - December 1 (11 weeks) $35 Pre-Ballet II 4-6 years (b) Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm September 17 - December 3 (12 weeks) $35 For students who have completed Level I or new students who are at least 5 years of age. We Youth Volleyball 11-15 years continue the study of basic ballet with a focus on quality of movement and posture. (No program Come out and improve your game. The emphasis is on skill development and lots of game play. October 11) Location: Hopewell School Saturday, 11:00 am -11:45 am September 20 - November 29 (10 weeks) $50 Thursday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm September 18 - December 4 (12 weeks) $32

Ice Hockey 9-13 years Preschool Special Events Join us at Brewer Arena for weekly hockey scrimmages. Improve your skating and practice some new skills. Don’t forget your skates and stick. CSA approved Helmets with visor or cage are mandatory. 6th Annual Halloween Party 3-5 years Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm September 16 - December 16 (14 weeks) $70. Goblins and ghosts invade the Firéhall for a HAUNTING good time. Drop off your son / daugh- Thursday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm September 18 - December 18 (14 weeks) $70 ter for games, stories, crafts, songs, cookie decorating and lots of other Frightful treats! Limited space available. Youth and Aerobics 15 + To encourage exercise and fitness with youth in our commu- Saturday, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm October 25 $15 nity, they can register for our fitness (aerobics) classes for half price, (see page 14) Ginger Bread House 3-5 years Youth 15years + are also encouraged to register in the following programs: Pilâtes (page 13) The construction of a ginger bread house during the holidays has always been a highlight of the Power Yoga (page 12) Belly Dancing (page 12) Volleyball (page 14) season. Our fun filled workshop allows your child to experience the fun of building their own house. Crafts and games will also be included. Saturday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm December? $15 PD DAYS

Sugar And Spice 3-5 years PD Day Program Grade 1 -12 years There is nothing like the smell of treats baking in the oven over the holidays. Your child will We offer a full day recreation program for children affected by school closures due to PD Days. bake a variety of cookies and treats. Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm December 5 $35 Saturday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm December 14 $15 (After care available until 6:00 pm for an additional $10.00) 8 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre 9 Children & Youth General Interest

Babysitting Certification 12 -15 years Gain the necessary skills to become a confident babysitter. Weekly topics include: safety, first £*• 1 |§®| cNight youth aid, crafts, games, discipline and infant care. A certificate is issued by the Canadian Safety Coun- cil upon completion of this course. Must be 12 years of age by *October 15 ** November 13 Saturday, 8:30 pm - 4:30 pm *October 18 (1 week) OR **November 15 (1 week) $49 10 -1? vsm Dance: Jazz, Ballet and more 6 -10 years An introduction to different styles of dance including ballet, jazz and international styles 7:00pm - 10:00pm (Russian, Irish, Hungarian.. .) We will also focus on developing our own choreography leading to creating new dance forms. Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm September 24 — November 26 (10 weeks) $50

Knights Of the Dinner Table (Role Playing Games) 9 - 13 years Calling all gamers. Join Steve Winsor and the Firehall’s gaming club! Offering new role playing Games, Sports, Cooking, Movies games, strategy games, card games as well as old favourites like Magic: The Gathering and Pal- ladium games. Players will begin epic adventures and learn great gaming skills. Role Playing Games, Trips Saturday, 9:00 am -11:30 am September 20 - November 29 (10 weeks) $45 Join the fun at the FIREHALL with your friends Friday Night Youth 10 -14 years Come hang out with your friends. Monthly special events, games, music and more. $3.00 per week Friday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Starts Friday, September 12th $3 per week Program Starts September 12 Rocketry 9 - 14 years Program supervised by experienced recreational staff. Each participant will assemble a rocket (reusable) which will culminate with a launch on the last (Parents Please Note: This Is A Drop In Program) day. Cost includes one rocket. Saturday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm September 20 - October 5 (3 weeks) $44 Children Special Events Writing Is Fun 8 -10 years Pumpkin Carving 6-9years What do you like to write about? Local author Mary Borsky will guide you through two hours of Join Michelle in carving up your very own scary Jack-O-Lantem. Each participant will be provided writing fun. Learn some ways to make your stories sizzle! Discuss your writing experiences with with a large pumpkin to carve as well as assistance in decorating, carving and de-seeding their crea- other young authors and try your hand at games and exercises to increase your skills. tion. This will make a perfect decoration for your house or porch to help The Great Pumpkin guide We will tackle the big questions: How do I get ideas? How do I hook my reader? How do I make Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween night. my characters come to life? Saturday, 12:00 pm -1:15 pm October 25 $12 Mary Borsky has written two books for children, “Benny Bensky and the Perogy Palace” and Ginger Bread House Construction 6-9 years “Benny Bensky and the Giant Pumpkin Heist“. The inspiration for these books was her own badly behaved dog Benny, who lives in Old Ottawa South with Mary and daughter Julia. The se- Michelle Terris will assist your child in constructing a spectacular Ginger Bread House just in time for the Holiday Season. Michelle is well known for her creative Ginger Bread Houses and hopes to ries will soon become a trilogy with the publication of another “Benny Bensky” mystery. Mary inspire participants into creating and decorating a masterpiece. Borsky also writes books for adults. Saturday» 12:00 pm-1:15 pm October25 $12 Saturday, 12:00 pm -1:15 pm December 6 $20 10 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre 11 Basketball Instructional League ", Dogjpbedience V , Level 1 Dog Obedience Good Manners: The Foundation Saturdays, September 27, ‘03 - February 28, ‘04 discover the basics of how dogs learn and positive teaching techniques for a variety of (no program October 11, December 20,27, January 3) behaviours. Dogs must be at least 4 months old and have current vaccinations. Instruction provided by Ottawa’s foremost Dog Obedience School The Centre For Applied Canine Behaviour owned by Carolyn Clark. Saturday, 10:30 am - 11:30 am October 25 - December 6 (7 weeks) $85 'ÉÈÈm' ' ■ Garden Club Club members represent a mix of beginners and more experienced gardeners with gardens which range from pot-filled apartment balconies to professionally landscaped lots. We share the passion, curiosity, frustration and pleasure of this pastime. Regular meetings, at the Ottawa South Community Centre, on the third Monday of the month, offer a program of guest speakers who share their expertise in a variety of subject ar- 1: 00 pm - 2:30 pm 7 — 9 years of age $65 eas, chosen to appeal to the interests of the membership. 2:30 pm — 4:00 pm 10 — 12 years of age $65 3rd Monday of the Month 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm September 15 The Dirt on Organic gardening (price includes t-shirt) October 20 Bulbs - Spring, Summer and Fall Local Basketball Coach Paul Armstrong organize this November 17 Call a Spade a Spade - garden Tools January 19 Gardening Through the Ages -A History Instructional League for budding basketball players. February 16 Garden Whispers - Ornamental Grasses Skill development will be the focus. March 15 Flowering Shrubs for Colour and Texture April 19 Feng Shui in the Garden #& #& #& #J| m Ü #J| il| #H #11 Bi-Annual Plant Exchange At Brewer Park (coveredpicnic area) Fall Plant Exchange Saturday, September 20 Spring Plant Exchange Saturday, May 8 9:30 am: bring your plants for set-up 10:00 am Exchange Starts COACHES NEEDED FOR Cost: $12.00/year or $5.00/event (drop-in fee) payable at the office OSCA’s Instructional League For more information please call Marjorie Shaver-Jones 730-5609 Our Basketball League cannot operate without the involvement of community minded individuals. We need coaches and assistant coaches who can volunteer a couple of hours on Saturday afternoons Registration Information: An individual may I September 20 - February 28 register their own immediate family members Paul Armstrong will Organize a Coaches clinic for all coaches and and one other person OR an individual may assistants on Saturday, September 20 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm register two unrelated people. If you can help, please call Dinos Dafniotis at 247-4946 Thank You Security Check will be required fof all volunteers 12 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre 13 Belly Dancing

Instructor Tracey Vibert has been teaching Belly Dancing at the Firehall for the last Our Pilâtes Instructors are: three years. Her popular course not only teaches this ancient middle eastern dance but Janet Zylberstein — All Monday and Wednesday evening classes shares her love of dance. A fun way to get fit andfeel good about your body. Lori Meyers — Tuesday afternoon and Thursday evening classes Belly Dancing For Fün Level 1 Pilâtes Level 1 Instructor Tracy Vibert will teach you the essence of Belly Dancing through basic moves. Great for Level 1 is an entry level class designed for beginners and newcomers to Pilâtes. You will leam all ages and body types. For beginner students. the basic principles and exercises fundamental to the Pilâtes workout. Focus will be on core Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm September 16 - December 2 (12 weeks) $64 strengthening, improved posture, flexibility and body awareness. *(no class October 13) Monday*, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm September 15 - December 8 (12 weeks) $78 Belly Dancing For Fun Level 2 Wednesday, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm September 17 - December 3 (12 weeks) $78 This class expands on the basic moves taught in the Level 1 class. Students will learn layering moves Thursday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm September 18 - December 4 (12 weeks) $78 and new choreography. New props will be introduced depending on the progress of the class. Tuesday, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm September 16 - December 2 (12 weeks) $64 Plltttes Level 2 Level 2 is for participants who have 3 or more months experience with • • — " 1 1 11 ■■ 111 -y — ■ 1,1 —1 pilâtes and are now looking for the next challenge. Building upon the basics of pilâtes, this class will focus on building muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance with an emphasis on core ■Hpl Power Yoga / Kripaliijlpga - m™ strengthening and stability. *(no class October 13) Class takes place at Hopewell School: Small Gym Instructor Catherine Morrisett is taking a leave of absence for the Fall session. We are Monday*, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm September 15 - December 8 (12 weeks) $78 fortunate to have Nancy Joyce teach our fall schedule. Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm September 17 - December 3 (12 weeks) $78 Nancy has an extensive background in Fitness, Yoga, Chi Kung, Reiki and Dance. Thursday, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm September 18 - December 4 (12 weeks) $78 Power Yoga - Beginner Pilâtes Level 3 Power Yoga is based on a safe progression of moves and Yoga poses. It will help improve In this very challenging class, both the speed and difficulty of the movements increase along with strength, balance, stability and flexibility to energize and relax your body, mind and soul. the fluidity of the movements. Through subtle adjustments and extensions, this class will Tuesday, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm September 16 - December 2 (12 weeks) $78 strengthen and tone both the upper and lower body while continuing to push core strengthening to a new level. This is for the participant who feels very comfortable with the fundamentals of Power Yoga - Intermediate/Advanced pilâtes and are already in strong physical shape. For those who have taken the beginner course and are ready to take it to the next level. Monday, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm September 15 - December 8 (12 weeks) $78 Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm September 16 - December 2 (12 weeks) $78 Wednesday, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm September 17 - December 3 (12 weeks) $78 Yoga for Strength & Relaxation: Modified Kripalu Yoga Afternoon Pilâtes Pilâtes Level 1 Yoga will make you feel strong, balanced and relaxed... Join us for an hour of slow Yoga poses Level 1 is an entry level class designed for beginners and newcomers to Pilâtes. You will leam that will strengthen your body while relaxing your mind. Controlled breathing, flexibility and the basic principles and exercises fundamental to the Pilâtes workout. Focus will be on core balance poses offer a nice counterpart to strength poses, each flowing into the next. strengthening, improved posture, flexibility and body awareness. Tuesday, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm September 16 - December 2 (12 weeks) $78 Tuesday, 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm September 16 - December 12 (12 weeks) $78 fJ&pp^Canunmuty Service Yùur dog has t§t$S andpossiMy a ptkrochip to help with identification should she/he get fast What r- \m H 1 no c ar an Walking Club WÈÊÈÊÈ °H d ifs after hours? The Firehall can help. Do you Hkp walking but need the incentive to go out? Put on your walking shoes and r We have a file for community panoses To register your dog bring a photo and provide pertinent information to the Firehall. Anyone finding an adventurous dog can check with its to see ifwf have a join us for a neighborhood tour. A great way to meet your neighgbours. match. It maÿptcm a faster reunion for your pet.m Wednesday, 9:15 am -10:15 am Year round FREE 14 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre 15 Fitness Tai Chi For Health

The Ottawa South Community Centre fitness professionals are all certified and highly qualified with years of teaching experience. Our motivated instructors teach all fitness levels and will provide you Tai Chi - For Health with a challenging workout Classes offered could include: Low Impact, Low ‘n Tone, Circuit, STEP, Originating over a 1000 years ago as a martial art for self defence, Tai Chi has developed into Muscle Toning and Interval many different schools. Some emphasize the martial arts while others on the health aspect. This Early Bird (Fireball) class is a combination of various Tai Chi schools such as Wu, Yang and Sun, as well as elements Mon., Wed. & Fri., 6:15 am - 7:15 am September 15 - December 19 (14 weeks) $136 of Shin Yi with a focus on health. We will learn 108 moves, however this class focuses less on Morning Fitness (Fireball) memorizing all the moves but rather emphasize proper postures, natural breathing, relaxation and Tue. & Thur., 9:30 am -10:30 am September 16- December 18 (16 weeks) $105 torso rotations. Evening Fitness (Hopewell) Monday, 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm September 25 - November 27 (10 weeks) $69 Tue. & Thurs. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm September 16- December 18 (16 weeks) $105

Babysitting^AWF^t^For Digital Photography Adirit\-j^orts -v How to Choose a Digital Camera Make a wise choice among the many available digital cameras. Don’t be snowed by the jargon or All our sport programs for adults are recreational and non-competitive. The focus is on unnecessary features and don’t waste time comparing apples to oranges. Learn the practical as- pects of digital camera features and what they will mean to you when you get the camera home fun and participation. These programs* take place in Hopewell School gyms . Due to school special events, we may have to cancel some nights. We will inform you of any Do I really need all those Mega Pixels? What the heck is “white balance”? Optical zoom versus digital zoom? Should I be concerned about “movies”? changes to the schedule as soon as we know. Monday, 7:00pm - 9:30pm October 6 (1 week) $20.00 Or Volleyball* Monday, 7:00pm-9:30pm November 24 (1 week) $20.00 Serve, bump and spike your way to the Firehall and register early for this popular sport. (No class October 14) How to Use a Digital Camera Monday, 7:30 pm -10:00 pm September 15 - December 2 (11 weeks) $41 This course enables you to take consistently good photos with your digital camera, in a variety of lighting and subject situations. Without getting bogged down by terminology or the large number Basketball* of options in your camera, produce excellent pictures that are worthy of display at home and giv- Pick-up games each week for those who can’t get enough dribbling in their lives. ing as gifts. We’ll also explore how to improve your digital photos through computer enhance- Tuesday, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm September 16 - December 2 (12 weeks) $45 ment, and give you some practical tips on storage, organizing, viewing and printing. A trouble- Wednesday, 7:30 pm -10:00 pm September 17 - December 3 (12 weeks) $45 shooting guide will help you solve your own problems in the future Badminton* Monday, 7:00pm - 9:30pm October 20 - November 3 (3 weeks) $60 A great workout is guaranteed in our weekly program. We provide the birdies and racquets. Thursday, 7:30 pm-10:00 pm September 18 - December 4 (12 weeks) $45 Note: The above programs are open to those 15 years and over. We do our best to make sure that all classes run exactly as outlined in this guide but sometimes a program, date, time or fee may change. Recreational Ice Hockey Join your friends and neighbours in a fun hour of hockey at Brewer Arena. Occasionally,; we make mistakes or arrangements change after going to

Tuesdays, 10:00 pm - 10:50 pm Sept. 16,2003 - March 23,2004 (28 weeks) $360 print Should this occur,; we will ensure a corrections sheet is available Payment may be made with 2 cheques — each for $180, one dated September 16, 2002, the as soon as possible and we apologize for any inconvenience. second postdated December 1, 2003. (Both cheques required at time of registration) 16 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre 17 Ottawa South Chess Club Fffi Children and Adults

Chess Club 6 - Adult CHILD / YOUTH Open to anybody ages 6 to 106 with chess skills at any level. Knowledge of the game is NOT f Beginner S Pottery 6 - 8 years attached mandatory! Parents and grandparents most welcomed. Organized Instruction (6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Jennifer Fuller will introduce your child to the world of pottery through coil and slab in the Lecture room) offered to Beginners and Novice players with lots of problem solving exer- construction projects. cises. Topics include; basic rules, study of openings, endgames, winning tactics, positional play Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm September 25 - November 27 (10 weeks) $80 and recording of games with algebraic notation. Club tournaments and casual games (6:30 pm -

8:30 pm in the Games room) where players can test their skills against other opponents. Handbuilding/Wheel Throwing 9 -15 years Proposed Special Events: Demonstrations of Classical and Modem games of the worlds greatest This class will expose children to both Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing. chess masters. Simultaneous exhibitions of local Experts and Masters. Watch Grandmaster vs. Thursday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm September 26 - November 28 (10 weeks) $100 Grandmaster "live" on the internet. Chess pieces, board, and clock are optional. Some equipment will be provided. Local resident Victor Saikaley will organize the club. He is a former member Wheel Throwing 9 -15 years of the RA Chess Club (one of the strongest in Canada) / Is a member of the Chess Federation of Small group format ensures novice or intermediate/advanced students will learn how to make Canada / Has participated in hundreds of rated tournament / His opponents have included Inter- creative pottery on a wheel. national Grandmasters. Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm September 24 - November 26 (10 weeks) $100 Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm September 25 - December 11 (12 weeks) $10 Individual Membership or $20 Family Membership Sculpture and Myth 8 -12 years Drawing from ancient world myths and the child's own imagination, students will hear the stories & then create their own unique sculptural pieces in clay. Monday, 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm September 22 - December 1 (10 weeks) $85 ADULT Tuesday Night Scraps - Adults Are your photos in shoeboxes bulging with neglected memories? This six-week workshop will Wheel Throwing Level 1 enable you to quickly and easily turn those boxes of precious photos and memorabilia into keep- Small group format ensures novice or intermediate students will learn how to make creative sake, scrapbook albums. Using techniques and tools that are fun, creative and easy, your result pottery on a wheel. (No class October 14) will be a beautiful, personalized album and a permanent record of your personal heritage. Crop- Monday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm September 23 - November 25 (10 weeks) $145+ clay ping tools, templates, idea books, and journaling supplies will be available at no additional cost. Additional supplies are available through the instructor or participants can choose to bring their Wheel Throwing Level 2 own. This class is suitable for both the beginning and experienced scrapbooker. Course fee in- Take your pottery to the next level. Instructor Vickie Salinas cludes a 12x12 scrapbooking album for each participant. No Program October 21 Thursday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm September 26 - November 28 (10 weeks) $145 + clay Tuesday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm September 23 - November 4 (6 weeks) $90.00 Handbuilding With A Twist Monday Night Kids Crop - Ages 11-14 This informal clay course led by Cynthia O’Brien will provide new and ambitious handbuilding Need a place to put those pictures you took last summer? Want to record some of your most students, the time to find a personal artistic expression. Classes will address the basics (pinch memorable events and things you’ve done? This four-session class will enable you to quickly pot, coil, slab); plus wheel throwing; use of molds; surface decorations; as well as bisque and and easily turn your photos and memorabilia into a creative and personalized album! » Cropping glazing firing. These techniques will be devided into class demos, group activities, personal and tools, templates, idea books, and journaling supplies will be available at no additional cost. Ad- technical exploration. The intent of this course is to connect with the versatility of the clay and ditional supplies are available through the instructor or participants can choose to bring their to expand personal exploration into themes of interest. own. Course fee includes a funky 7x7 broadcloth scrapbooking album to get you started. No Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm September 24 - November 26 (10 weeks) $115+ clay previous experience required. No Program October 13 Monday, 6:30pm - 8:30 pm September 29 - October 27 (4 weeks) $60.00 A 25 lb bag of clay costs $25.00 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre

OSCA Old Ottawa South Community Association The board of the Ottawa South Community Association is made up of 20 volunteer directors. The board meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Firehall from September to June - everyone is welcome. OSCA COMMITTEES: Non-board members are welcome to sit on committees. Please call 247-4872 if interested... • Program Committee • Special Events • Finance • OSWATCH - zoning issues • ECOS - environmental issues

SPECIAL EVENTS in 2003 / 2004 Fall Plant Exchange - Saturday, September 21, ‘03 Porch Sale - Saturday, October 4, ‘03 OSCA Annual General Meeting - Tuesday, November 4, ‘03 Winter Carnival - Windsor Park - Sunday, February 8, ’04 11am - 3pm Spring Plant Exchange - Saturday, May 10, ‘04 HS OSCA BBQ & Concert - (Brewer Park) -Thursday, June 17, ‘04 Porch Sale - Saturday, September 11, ‘04 MionA«iY,>NeAnesd«y, Why not volunteer one hour of your time to help? ^km$> W Wm& k.iAiiivt jMttaMBmmitm Mrnmmmm - callDeirdre at 247-4872 - BMMWMwjgW, WW » ^^VRHRP OSCA MEMBERSHIP VJWVV olMlwi mows »\w* OWavta'x mos\ \>eauV\k\ Miata'Ma'Is.. - how does it work? Y\tm 5\ov V>H ^ sVoyaftÉÉà »V 4 Cost $5 per person or family. A membership saves you the $2 non- member fee on OSCA programs. Membership also helps OSCA VarntMeft ta mote \tvtamaV\otv\ on »«.««<»«* c.ons»9<'m®r'' represent the community in a variety of issues whether it be zoning, IVSSS* Riclwnnnd Itottd vxi \ne\cowft \oo.y school closures, development, environmental issues etc. \05«Eunk Street Check Us Out On The Web www.oldottawasouth.ca email [email protected] OSCA 11th Annual Community Wide PORCH $ALE Saturday, October 4, 2003 9 am to 3 pm Rain or Shine TURN YOUR ATTIC OR GARAGE CEUTTER INTO #$$

1 OOOs Will Be Roaming Through Old Ottawa South in search of treasures and more SELL SELL SELL A voluntary 10% of your sales to OSCA helps with advertising and community initiatives such as our Teen Program, Winter Carnival etc. - OSCA volunteers will collect donations or please drop them off at the Firehall starting Monday, October 6th - 9 am to 9 pm. 247-4946 The Community Voice of Old Ottawa South

YEAR 29, VOL. 31, No. 07 THE OTTAWA SOUTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2003 Community BBQ for Bals lifts stress of robbery

By Susan Atkinson and the reference made by the t’s been said that every paper was a gross exaggera- I tion. cloud has a silver lining and that something good It didn’t take long for the can come from something bad. close-knit community to rally This cliché was certainly around the family and as flow- proven to be true on Thursday, ers and well wishes made their July 24, when a last minute way to the Bals, area residents potluck BBQ was held in sup- Pam Fitzgerald and Joe port of the Bal family, the own- Silverman started the wheels ers of the Ottawa South turning on what would become Grocery store. The evening the largest potluck supper the was planned in response to an neighbourhood had ever seen. attempted robbery that had Within hours flyers were made been made on the store the pre- and distributed to streets in the vious Friday, July 18. vicinity of the store and phone It was almost closing time lines were buzzing as plans when the attacker entered the were passed from one house- store, at the comer of hold to the next. Sunnyside and Seneca. It is The Bal family were over- suspected that the man thought whelmed by the support from Mrs. Bal, who was at the cash, the community. From the time was alone. However, this was Susan Atkinson neighbours began to gather at not the case. Goldie and Harry The Bal family at the community potluck BBQ organized in their honour. around 5:30 p.m. until the last Bal, her two sons, were helping few bade goodnight it was esti- their father in the back room a plastic carrier bag with until police arrived. The family beaten “the would-be robber to mated that more than 100 peo- when the attacker pulled a money from the till, his plans were hurt by the inaccurate a pulp.” It is true that an ambu- ple passed through. knife and threatened Mrs. Bal. were thwarted when the two reporting of a local Ottawa lance was at the scene but the Though the robber did fill brothers managed to stop him paper that said the brothers had robber was not seriously hurt BBQ, cont’d on page 18

Earmark United Way GRAFFITI MURAL CONTEST

donations for Firehall As the OSCAR goes to By Jane Allain stated goal of $150,000. press, plans are being made to and John Graham But we need to double our hold an event toward the end efforts in order to raise enough of September that will include Summer is almost over - money so the Firehall Reno- a graffiti mural contest com- and the end is in sight for vation will be on the City’s plemented by breaking DJs the Bank Street road con- capital plan. And one easy way and MCs. The event is aimed struction. We’re all looking for you to contribute is to ded- at high school and university forward to having a revital- icate a part of your United students and will emphasize ized, if not elegant, main street Way/Centraide contribution to community pride and creativi- for our community, leading to the Firehall. ty in Ottawa South. Details our homes, businesses and With payroll deductions, will be posted in September public spaces. And that it’s simple, it’s quick, and it’s on the Ottawa South Com- includes the Old Firehall relatively painless — you won’t munity Association (OSCA) Community Centre on Sunny- even notice the $ 10 a paycheck Web site and on posts side Avenue, which has been at you may choose to contribute, throughout the community. the heart of Old Ottawa South but we’ll sme notice the result- - Glenn DroVer for the last 25 years. ing $260 towards the Firehall. Consequently, we have yet What do you need to do? WHAT’S INSIDE another motivating factor to Well, when you get your Arthur McGregor renovate the Firehall — so it can United Way/Centraide form fit into the lovely, pedestrian this year, fill in the name of the FOLK WALK HALL Diggin In’ friendly streetscape! “Old Ottawa South Firehall OF FAME If you read this paper over Redevelopment Fund” as one The Bank St. construction has meant a lot of the past few years, you know of your registered charities of NEW FACES AT noise, dirt and chaos over the summer. Work is that the Old Ottawa South choice. You can write down SOUTHSIDE under way in front of the Ottawa Folklore Centre Community Association has our charity number, which is on Bank St., just south of Sunnyside, in this hosted two amazingly success- 89666 9520 RR0001. GARDEN CREATED photo. The multimillion dollar facelift of the street ful Charity Auctions to raise If you forget the number, AT FIREHALL between the bridges should be completed by funds to renovate the Firehall. October. With yoür past contributions, OSCA PRESI- we’re halfway to raising our Fund, cont’d on page 4 DENT’S REPORT _The CONTRIBUTIONS We have no fax. Contributions should be less than 250 words in OSCAR. length and must be provided in electronic format, either by e-mail to The OTTAWA SOUTH COMMUNITY [email protected] or on 3 Vi" diskette along with a ASSOCIATION REVIEW clear, unformatted, printed copy, delivered to the Firehall office. 260 Sunnyside Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 0R7 Your diskettee will be returned only if you label it with your name. www. OldOttawaSouth. ca/oscar Phoned in submissions or Classy Ads will not be accepted. PLEASE NOTE: The OSCAR Has No Fax If you are submitting your submissions by diskette, please do not The OSCAR PHONE LINE: 730-1045 format the text. Please ensure that you use virus checking. We E-mail : oldottawasouthoscarCdyahoo. ca cannot confirm receipt. •

Editor: Norma Reveler; 730-1045. Distribution Manager: Lily Hecht 730-5902 SUBCRIPTlON S Business Manager: Colleen Thomson Moving away from Old Ottawa South? Know someone who would Advertising Manager: Gayle Weitzman 730-1058 (not classy ads) like to receive The OSCAR? We will send The OSCAR for one year for just $40 to Canadian addresses (including foreign service) MONTHLY DEADLINE: 2ND LAST FRIDAY OF MONTH and $40 outside of Canada. Drop us a letter with your name, address, postal code and country. Please include a cheque made out The OSCAR is a community association paper paid for entirely by advertising. It is published for the Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) Inc. to the OSCAR. Distribution is free to all Old Ottawa South homes and businesses and selected locations in Old Ottawa South, the Glebe and Billings Bridge. Opinions SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily of The OSCAR or OSCA. The Editor retains the right to edit or include articles submitted for publication, The OSCAR is sponsored entirely from advertising. Our advertisers which become the property of The OSCAR. are often not aware that you are from Old Ottawa South when you patronize them. Make the effort to let them know that you saw their ad in The OSCAR. They will be glad to know and The OSCAR will benefit from their support. If you know of someone providing a You can access the OSCAR online service in the community, tell them about The OSCAR. Our rates are reasonable. at www.oldottawasouth.ca/oscar/

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The OSCAR thanks the following people who brought us to your door this month: THE OLD FIREHALL ZONE Al: Mary Jo Lynch (Coordinator), Eric and Brian Lynch, Brian Eames, Kim OTTAWA SOUTH COMMUNITY CENTRE Barclay, Marvel Sampson, Wendy Robbins, Ron Barton, Jim Robb, Kevin and Stephanie Williams, Christina Bridgeman FALL/WINTER HOURS PHONE 247-4946 ZONE Bl: Ross Imrie (Coordinator), Andrea and Cedric Innés, the Montgomery family, Chloe Hanes, Laurie Morrison, Norma Reveler

ZONE B2: Joan Potter (Coordinator), Leslie Roster, Joan and Rick Potter, Karen MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9 AM TO 9 PM Landheer, Caroline and Ian Calvert, Matthew and Graeme Gaetz, Kathy Krywicki, FRIDAY . 9 AM TO 6 PM Moira Duchesne SATURDAY 9 AM TO 1 PM* SUNDAY CLOSED ZONE Cl: Laura Johnson (Coordinator), the James-Guevremont family, the Williams family, Sylvie Turner, Lynne Myers, Bob Knights, Jeff Pouw; the Franks family * Open only when programs are operating, please call first.

ZONE C2: Grant Malinsky (Coordinator), Alan McCullough, Arthur Taylor, Charles and Phillip Kijek, the Brown family, Alec Jenkin WHAT’S THAT NUMBER? ZONE D1 : Bert Hopkins (Coordinator), Patti Angus, the Creighton family, Emily Keys, the Lascelles family, Gail Stewart; Bert Hopkins, Mary Jane Jones IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Ottawa South Community Centre - The Old Firehall 247-4946 ZONE D2: Janet Drysdale (Coordinator), Jessica and Colin Drysdale, Jackie and Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) 247-4872 Michael Heinemann, Jordon and Gillian Montoya, Eric Chemushenko; Fran Mowbray, the Stewart family Ottawa Public Library - South Branch 730-1082 Lynn Graham, Public School Trustee 730-3366 ZONE El: Mark Fryars (Coordinator), the Leighton family, Doug Stickley, Wendy Centretown Community Health Centre 233*5430 Johnson, Jacki Langsner, Ryan Lum, Mary O’Neill Carleton University CUSA (Carleton U Students Association) 520-6688 ZONE E2: Michael Wilson (Coordinator), Frida Kolsster-Berry, Mary-Ann Kent, Glen Graduate Students Association 520-6616 Elder and Lorraine Stewart, Julie Vergara, the Rowleys, Dave White, the Hunter family, Community Liaison 520-3660 the Brodkin-Haas family, Christina Bradley Mediation Centre 520-5765 Athletics 520-4480 ZONE FT: Carol and Ferg O’Connor (Coordinators), Janet O’Brien, Janet Jancar, the New City Hall Stem family, T. Liston, Ellen Bailie, Nicky Haddad, Niki Devito, Dante and Bianca Bob Chiarelli, Mayor of Ottawa ([email protected]) 580-2496 Ruiz, Catherine Thorm Clive Doucet, City Councillor {[email protected]) 580-2487 ZONE F2: Bea Bol (Coordinator), the Tubman family, Karen Fee, Shaughnessy and Main Number (24 hrs) for all departments 580-2400 Kyle Dow, Paulette Theriault, Alexandra McDonald, Bea Bol, Jill Moine, Paris Dutton Community Police - non-emergencies 236-1222 Emergencies only 9-1-1 ZONE G; Jim and Angela Graves (Coordinators), Chris Kinsley, the Cihlar family, the Serious Crimes 230-6211 Graves family, Jane Kurys, Roger Ehrhardt, Jacy Moore, the Ostrander-Weitzman Ottawa Hydro 738-6413 family Streetlight Problems (burned out, always on, flickering) 738-6411 Brewer Pool 247-4938 Echo Dr.: Alex Bissel Brewer Arena 247-4917 Bank Street-Ottawa South: Rob Cook, Tom Lawson, Lily Hecht City of Ottawa website - city. Ottawa, on. ca Bank Street-Glebe: Lily Hecht SEPTEMBER 2003 The OSCAR - OUR 29th YEAR Page 3

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Art wall unlikely Fashion: For better or worse? to eliminate graffiti Recently, I was enjoying watch- bottoms and platform shoes with wide Regarding the proposal to donate page 19, and “This is what we don’t ing a travel program about leg pants - really wide leg pants. a space (or spaces) for graffiti want” on page 18: The latter looks Uruguay, when the host men- Those pants were so wide, when “art”: I can’t see it helping to more attractive, especially with trees in tioned a visit to the “Gaucho Museum” hung over a hanger, they bent up the eliminate all the scribbles on mail the vicinity, whereas the ugly box-like was a must. She said the Gauchos are to sides! Today, they’ve switched the boxes, shops, and other places. Those structure on Somerset West is certainly the South Americans, what the Cow-boys shoe/pant combination to platform who vandalize in this way would not not inspiring. are to the Americans. They are horse rid- shoes with bell-bottoms; but it has a have the talent or brains to do a proper The elimination of overhead tele- ing, cow hustling, cattle ranchers. familiar look. What about those peas- mural. Hence, it would end up as sim- phone poles when the streets are being It was then I had a light bulb ant tops ... they’re back. ply one more expense for taxpayers. dug up for construction would help moment, “That’s why they called those, Somewhere in this world I think Regarding the photos in June’s appearances. just below the knee length, skirt-pants there is a room, with a few people and OSCAR of “This is what we want” on - Jeanne White of the mid-seventies, gaucho pants!” a deck of cards. You know where I’m Culottes were a shorter version and I going with this conspiracy theory, don’t was fairly sure the name was French for you? CORRECTION shorts. Although, it did sound like a bit What will they deal out next? Is of a medical problem. However, it was there something that you are awaiting The photo caption accompanying (in Sandy Hill), not of St. Margaret not clear to me what gaucho meant. I the return of, or dreading, like the a photo on page 6 of the June Mary students. Many students living in return of the earth shoe? Change is may have even thought it was a design- 2003 issue of the OSCAR (Year the Ottawa South area attended er’s name. I was a teenager - what did good in fashion, especially if the trend 29, Vol. 31, No. 06) that went with the Francojeunesse. I know? doesn’t suit one’s taste. If you’re like me, in your early for- So what will it be, gaucho pants, or article “Firehall’s Anniversary Sked” The photo was taken in the fall of ties, you might remember a few other the surprise return of high-waisted, was incorrect. 1999 by Lise Ausman. classics. Of course they had different plaid pants?! If you’re in denial my The photo of the pupils forming the The OSCAR was given incorrect names. When I wore low-rise pants friends, just think - Bay City Rollers. “20” was of students attending École information about the photo in June. they were called hipsters! Okay, well And, hasn’t a lot of time passed without publique élémentaire Francojeunesse We apologize for the error. perhaps that name change was an the use of the lightweight fabric - seer- improvement. Capri pants were clam sucker? Get ready, for better or worse, diggers and cargo pants were painter it’s coming around again. pants. I wore desert boots with my bell- - Nora Large Got an opinion you would like to express? Send letters to the editor by e-mail to Let’s hear it for the Bank St. crews [email protected], or drop them off at the Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue. Let’s hear it for the Bank St. con- trians, those guys have stayed cool, struction crews. In a workplace polite and good-natured, littered with darting drivers, - Tracy Morey traumatized tourists and pushy pedes- Ossington Avenue As our children return Glebe to school, please help FITNESS keep our We are expanding! neighbourhood This September we are adding safe by DRIVING CAREFULLY More weights More cardio equipment V ^0^16 See MoreMoro spacecnarp f Also, keep our ies More classes community clean. Better hours of operation Please don’t litter. Come see the changes7 Thanks to the Dairy Queen for 237-4747 Bank @ Fifth contributing to our community through its

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Dairy Queen, 1272 Bank Street 738-7146 th Page 4 The OSCAR - OUR 29 YEAR SEPTEMBER 2003 OSCA fetes 25 years at the Firehall with big bash By Deirdre McQuillan p.m. starting with the Cowguys, fol- lowed by a high school Steel Drum On Saturday, June 21, OSCA cel- Band, finishing up with THE SOX who ebrated 25 years at the Firehall played mostly 70’s rock until 10:30 by throwing a great big party p.m. when we all reluctantly agreed we for the community - hope you were should let the residents of Fairbaim get there. some sleep. Fairbaim Street was closed for the So many people helped to make day - thanks to residents of that street this day a great suc- for being so patient cess, but Brenda Lee with us - and at 4 p.m. and Michelle Terris the celebrations began. were the main players Little Ray’s Reptiles We must continue - a big thank you to entertained in the you both. Also heavi- Firehall while Stephen to fundraise and ly involved were 25th Mah played on the lobby for a bigger Anniversary stage set up on Committee members Fairbaim. facility but we can’t Anne-Marie Corbett, The opening cere- do it without Marcia McAlpin, Bob mony was at 5:15 p.m. Adamyk, Catherine John Graham with a tree planting in community support Thurn, Jennifer A model showing planned expansion to the Fireball. the new anniversary Knight and myself - garden. Food was ______thanks to all. Thanks Fund, cont’d from page 1 What a great way to give at the ready at 5:30 p.m. and too to all those people office and at home. we served hundreds of who helped out on the day. We couldn't you can always call Deirdre McQuillan So, when United Way/Centraide hamburgers and hot dogs to the com- have done it without you. at the Firehall at 247-4872 for a comes calling, remember the Old munity - also served up two huge OSCA has grown incredibly over reminder. But don’t worry - United Ottawa South Firehall Redevelopment cakes. the last 25 years and will continue to Way/Centraide will make sure we get Fund, charity number 89666 9520 There were also a terrific art show grow and prosper for the next 25 and your contribution as long as you RR0001 by local artists in the Firehall, lots of then some. remember our name (Old Ottawa South And take pride in watching your memorabilia to look at, an antique fire We must continue to fundraise and Firehall Redevelopment Fund)! dollars build your community. truck out front - a current fire truck on lobby for a bigger facility, however, Fairbaim. The big hit of the day was we can’t do it without community sup- the tea served at the art show. How port. Remember this is your communi- many pots of tea did we make? ty and your community centre. SUP- The entertainment continued at 6 PORT IT.

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Aqua Vera 1.5 Litre John Graham Pure Water with Chlorophll An overhead view of a planned expansion to the Firehall. Special $-199 New garden at the Firehall JL* each Reg price 2.49 each Sjjts.)*., M I while supplies last By Deirdre McQuillan After a few downpours it became evident that we needed some runoff hope everyone in the community Aberfoyle I water management in the garden and has noticed the new garden outside Bonnie Ostler and I made a dry 710 mL the Firehall on Fairbaim Avenue. Natural Spring Water This beautiful garden was put in to riverbed using a ton of rocks. We had celebrate the fact that OSCA has been some help from Dinos Dafniotis and Special at the Firehall for 25 years. It was paid some participants in our summer camp for on a 50/50 basis by the City of - thanks to all. 491 Ottawa and OSCA. Thanks also to the secret weeder - Reg price 99* each It was designed by Green Thumb we need more of those - so next time while supplies last Landscaping (proprietor Mary Reid is you walk past the garden, pick a few an OOS resident and generously gave weeds. of her time). The plants were purchased All in all, it was a terrific experi- from Green Thumb and planted by the ence to work with all those wonderful following volunteers: Garden Club volunteers and I hope community resi- 754 Bank Street members Alan McLay and Margery dents will continue to take an interest in Tel: (613) 232-9466 Fax: (613) 232-6502 Shaver-Jones, Ottawa South residents, the garden. Its yours after all ... maybe Michel Vachon and Bonnie Ostler, we should plant some spring flowering Store Hours: Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm / Monday to Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm / Saturday 8:00am - 9:00pm Shop on line at: www.loebglebe.com OSCA centre director Cathie bulbs! Buchanan, and myself. THANKS again to all who helped. SEPTEMBER 2003 The OSCAR - OUR 29th YEAR Page 5

OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Confidence you can count on Driven and determined, Tracy Arnett understands the pride of a job well done and the importance Porch sale makes of home and family. It is these qualities that ensure that every one other clients can count on receiving Tracy’s personal attention. HeT hard woTk, helpful nature and desire to exceed client move to October expectations have resulted in her being a recipient of the prestigious Royal LePage By Michael Jenkin Folk walk of fame National Chairman’s Club Award. When you read this we will all Arthur McGregor of the Ottawa be in Autumn mode getting Folklore Centre on Bank Street has the kids back to school and been spearheading an initiative to have Moving girding up for the grind at work and the famous Canadian folk singers com- lack of any long weekends until memorated by placing metal maple Thanksgiving. I hope you had a restful leaf shaped plaques in their honour in Experience and enjoyable summer. Unfortunately the sidewalk along Bank Street. (or not), I am writing this report in the Initially, a group of about seven or 157 HOPEWELL AVENUE middle of the summer (actually the first eight plaques honouring folk singers $279,900 and musicians will be inserted around •Sold for 98% of asking price week in August) to meet the necessary •Great 2 storey semi deadlines for producing OSCAR during the Bank and Belmont intersection and •3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms the summer. Some of what follows going north on the east side of Bank • Large fenced yard may, therefore, be overtaken by events, Street, with a possible eventual total of but I think most of what I have to report 14 others. A Web site has been estab- should still be current by the time lished to allow people to vote on who TRACY ARNETT OSCAR is delivered to your door. they think should be commemorated in Making you feel at home Folk Walk - you can exercise your Sales Representative Porch sale moved to franchise by logging on at www.folk- National Chairman’s Club early October walk.ca. This will be a real permanent Normally, we hold the annual addition to our area of Bank Street and Ottawa South Porch Sale the first will help create a new centre of interest weekend after Labour Day. Given the for the neighbourhood. It is proposed to disruption of the Bank Street recon- unveil the first stage of the project on struction, and in support of our mer- October 4. chants who are planning a major cele- New board members bratory event the first weekend in October (by which time all the major needed construction is scheduled to be com- Every year in early November, pleted), we have decided'to move the OSCA holds its Annual General date of the Porch Sale by a month to Meeting at which it elects its board

Saturday, October 4. This will have a members. As with every volunteer Not intended to solicit properties already listed. Royal LePage Performance Realty, Broker number of advantages: the weather organization,we always have a turnover should still be fine, it will allow us a bit as people leave the board and its com- nominating committee at 730-0069, or ward, including many that involved the mittees because they feel they have more time for promotion and advertis- e-mail him at [email protected]. As we co-operation of the owners of commer- done their bit, or they are moving out of ing and Bank Street should be fully try to make sure our board and commit- cial property on Bank Street. The initia- the neighbourhood. This year, about a operational, making it easier for those tees have a good representative balance tives include the planting of new trees third of OSCA’s 20 board members outside the neighbourhood to attend the from the community, we would like to at both entrances to Bank Street and at have indicated they will not be coming sale. The link with the merchant’s get some idea of your own experience selected places along the street (mostly back, which is a pretty normal turnover, event, in particular the unveiling of the and background (especially in commu- at intersections); the installation of but one that does create space and Canadian Folk Music Walk of Fame nity or volunteer work), where you live planters and beds and the planting of opportunities for new people to join. As (see below), will also draw traffic for in Old Ottawa South and some of the shrubs at a number of points along the is the case every year, a nominating the sale and vice-versa. So, it’s a issues that you are interested in work on. street; new pedestrian and street light- committee has been struck to search out chance for us to build on these two ing; new waste receptacles and bicycle new board and committee members and Bank Street re-zoning events to the benefit of both the mer- posts, and a gazebo type shelter and chants and ourselves. is drawing up a slate of potential candi- The package of measures to update benches at the south comer of Bank and The arrangements for the sale will dates. the zoning structure on our section of Belmont. All the old wooden street remain the same as last year. It will run If you are interested in helping out Bank Street, and bring it into conform- light poles and the associated overhead from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and OSCA will I would urge you to check out our Web ity with our Neighbourhood Plan and wiring will be removed. In some areas provide promotional adyertising. As in site (www.oldottawasouth.ca) where the new Official Plan, was approved at there will be landscaping combined previous years, OSCA volunteers will information on the role of board mem- the Planning and Development Com- with the installation of pavers to give be going around and asking those sell- bers and our various committees are mittee meeting in late June and was colour and interest to the sidewalk. ing items to donate 10% of sales to help posted. If you want to be considered as subsequently ratified by City Council. Also included are signs on plinths at defray advertising costs and raise some a board or OSCA committee member, Most of the changes requested by resi- both ends of the street (at the Canal and badly needed funds for the association. contact John Graham, the chair of the dents during the consultation period, such as building heights (four stories Billings bridges) welcoming people to Old Ottawa South. everywhere, except at the comer of The actual construction work was OTTAWA FOLKLORE CENTRE Bank and Riverdale where six stories would be permitted) were incorporated on schedule at the end of the first week SCHOOL OF MUSIC in the final proposals. of August with virtually all the under- The new zoning should encourage ground work completed (sewer and a better retail mix on the street and water mains) and work well underway make it a more interesting and pedestri- on the street building. Most of the con- OPEN STAGES FOR OFC STUDENTS • MUNCHKIN MUSIC FOR 3 TO an friendly place. struction work in August and 5 YEAR OLDS • GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS WITH KURT WALTHER • September will focus on this stage of BODHRAN FOR BEGINNERS • TIN WHISTLE FOR BEGINNERS Bank Street landscaping the work (installation of sidewalks and WITH ANDY DAUB BAGPIPE FOR BEGINNERS WITH AMOS VAN The community working group met curbs, and excavating and installing a DIE ♦ HAND DRUMMING WITH LEO BROOKS • GUITAR ENSEMBLE: with City staff in the summer to review new road bed and new manhole covers 6 STRINGS, NO BOUNDARIES * GEOL NA CRIDHE (HEART MUSIC) the final landscaping proposals for and drains). This work will likely be CELTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP • CLAWHAMMER BANJO GROUP Bank Street. These would be carried done in three stages with multiple WITH MARY GICK ♦ FIDDLE FOR ADULT BEGINNERS • out at the very end of the construction crews at work on the section between FIDDLEHEADS: CHILDREN'S FIDDLE GROUP • SONGWRITING phase from late September into Bank and Cameron, the section WITH ALAN MARSDEN October. Those of you who attended the between Sunnyside and the Canal open houses will know that some signif- Bridge, and finally the section between FULL COURSE INFORMATION ATTHE STORE icant “streetscaping” and landscaping Cameron and Sunnyside. All paving proposals are included in the project. and sidewalks should be installed by iHi 1111 BANK ST. 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CITY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT O-Train extension is a priority

By Clive Doucet bourhood will not only have a much- ple of grass-roots democracy in action. back on the least three years, I find the improved, safer, more pedestrian and It never would have happened with- names and faces of people are inextrica- Dear OSCAR Readers, business-friendly streetscape by the end out the community getting behind the bly tied to the accomplishments - I Let us compare eternities of September, we will also have a idea of a light rail service. Ute and Peter can’t take credit for them, except to say And I will tell you “Main Street” zoning framework in Thomas, Cam and Maijorie Robertson, what a privilege it has been to have had How the sky shoveled the earth place that should help foster communi- Brian Carroll, Patty Steenberg, Wendy a chance to be part of the team that has and Ian McCrae, Heather Jarrett, Leo Into a ball ty-friendly development along the strip made the city’s investments in the com- And the ball bore us and enhance the prosperity and vibran- Doyle, David Jeanes, Tim Lane, and munity and the ward possible. The way a mother births a child cy of Old Ottawa South for generations Randall and Elaine Marlin were just The greatest challenges in the With blood, sweat and tears. to come. some of the people who helped rally upcoming three years will be to simply support for light rail by writing letters - Clive Doucet The twinning of the airport park- continue the investment plans to make our neighbourhoods safer and more This will be my last column before pleasant. This means rebuilding Bank the election campaign for the St. in the Glebe as we’re doing in Old next city council gets underway. Considering that it was just six years ago the light Ottawa South, reconfiguring the Bron- I’d like to take this opportunity to thank rail proposal started out as a neighbourhood protest son/Findlay turnoff, greening Lans- you for all the support the community downe Park, rebuilding our sanitary and has given me during the last three years. against the twinning of the parkway with the request storm sewers so they don’t flood, and All in all, they have been memorable that a rail link be considered an alternative -1 can’t making sure the O-Train extensions years. happen. With the exception of the Glebe help but feel this has been a great example of City governance issue Traffic Plan, which remains in the grass-roots democracy in action. The other challenge is more com- hands of the City’s traffic department plex but no less important and that is for implementation, I am very pleased the City governance issue. We have to with the accomplishments of the last and attending City Hall meetings to find some ways of getting out from three years. way has been put on hold by the push the idea forward. under the thumb of the provincial gov- We’ve finally got the Glebe Transportation and Transit Committee, and by the time you read this the Rapid ernment. It is very, very difficult to run Community Centre renovation under- Glebe community centre a city the size of Ottawa responsibly way. We came close to greening Transit Expansion Study will be approved by this same committee. And it’s been the same with every and efficiently with seven cents on Lansdowne and can make no promises major project. The Glebe Community every tax dollar while the other levels but remain hopeful it will go forward O-Line a priority Centre depended on people like Diane of government take the remaining 93%. next year. The O-Train has been an The number one priority in the plan McIntyre who organized the first big Our reality is that Ottawa is at the enormous success; with only two trains, is extending the O-Line South of the protest which stopped the City’s move mercy of whatever the province wishes we’re pulling more than 6,000 people a airport, extending it to the airport, tak- to demolish it in favour of a ‘multiplex’ to do with local priorities and local tax day. ing it into a new bus/rail hub station at at Brewer Park. Diane was followed by dollars. For example, there is something It hasn’t been easy but the sewer, a redeveloped Lebreton Flats, and buy- Christy Oliver, Mary Tsai Davis, Mary profoundly wrong with 50% of our water, and road reconstruction work on ing more trains in order to deliver seven Lovelace, Jenny Aliman, Anne Scotton, schools being paid for out of our prop- Bank Street between the bridges is pro- to eight minute service. Considering June Creelman, Doug Ward...I could erty taxes, but 100% of the disposition gressing on schedule. I commend the that it was just six years ago the light fill this whole column with names of of those taxes decided in Toronto. business community and residents of rail proposal started out as a neighbour- people who got out there and put their There’s something profoundly wrong Old Ottawa South for the way they are hood protest against the twinning of the feet on the sidewalk, and their talents with local school boards being forced to dealing with the difficulties. With the parkway with the request that a rail link and time on the line for making sure the sell off invaluable schools like St. recently completed and approved zon- be considered an alternative - I can’t Glebe Community Centre was restored Margaret Mary’s or threatening to sell ing review .of Bank Street, the neigh- help but feel this has been a great exam- instead of demolished. When I think off heritage schools like Mutchmor that have been dreamed of, bought and paid To advertise in the OSCAR, for by our grandparents and great- grandparents. There is something pro- SANDY HILL call Gayle at 730-1058 foundly wrong to be forced to basically privatize the city’s Ottawa Hydro by new provincial regulations when it has CONSTRUCTION provided the cheapest hydro rates in The Neighbourhood Specialists Ontario for almost a century. This is just Grab a little “me” time. plain wrong. Just as it is plain wrong (30 minutes, to be exact.) that the province can threaten to widen the Queensway through our community and at the same time refuse the tax share we need to build an East-West Light Rail line. This kind of command and control of our local environment will only stop when city governments get the tax and legislative powers that they need to run our cities. It is for this reason I success- fully put myself forward to sit on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

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By Georgina Hunter about donating your no longer needed By Borgny Pearson Other fitness classes at Abbotsford include muscle toning with weights, tai items to the needy? It’s a win-win situ- ew to Abbotsford Senior Centre Some kids have it all; some kids ation for both our community and the N chi, aerobics, line dancing - variety for this fall is a class in Tae Kwon don’t. Most Old Ottawa South less fortunate ones. everyone. children are fortunate enough to Do. It will be led by Fran Otherwise, members are getting Our used clothing, sports equip- Collingwood who has a 5th degree have not only sports equipment but ment, and household items help chil- together to do lunch, read plays, discuss sports lessons too. In other regions in black belt in the Korean martial art and books, make handicrafts, watch movies dren stay fit, warm, and dry. has been teaching it in Ottawa for 22 Ottawa many children lack basic sports It’s a great opportunity for us to set - the list goes on but “getting together” equipment. years, famously at the Glebe are the operative words. Abbotsford is an example to our children about shar- Community Centre and in her own club They can’t participate in the sim- ing and caring about others less fortu- a great place to see old friends or get ple pleasures like skating on the canal at Elmwood acquainted with nate. Also, it’s a wonderful way of School. that we take for granted. Many kids helping others without making a finan- new ones. here are whizzes with computers thanks Kathy Nichol, Tae Kwon Do engages cial donation. program facilitator Membership to a computer in the home. In other A public school in Centretown communities a youth centre has only at Abbotsford, is every muscle in the body usually costs just could use: sports equipment such as enthusiastic about $25 a year, but if two computers to share amongst dozens skates, hockey sticks, helmets, bikes, and builds endurance and of willing learners. Our kids keep warm this addition to the you are joining ski equipment, and balls. new season’s pro- cardio-vascular fitness. now for the first in winter; other kids go cold. The Lowertown Youth Centre What can we do to help? How gram. She said, “To The focus is on concen- time it is only $13 would be grateful for used computers, my knowledge, it is until January 2004. clothing for chil- the first time a tae tration and form, so it is That’s a bargain dren aged 6-20, kwon do class, with the potential gently used very much a mind-body designed especially to put a spring in small household for the 55 plus age workout. your step, a sparkle items, and sports group, has been in your eyes and equipment. offered at any cen- joy in your heart. The Youville tre in Ottawa.” Don’t miss the inaugural meeting Centre would Fran Collingwood explained: “Tae of “Ladies at Lunch”, Wednesday appreciate infant Kwon Do engages every muscle in the October 3, guest speaker Eleanor to age three body and builds endurance and cardio- Milne, Dominion Sculptor. Her topic clothing along vascular fitness. The focus is on con- will be “Design in the Arts”. Call with teenage centration and form, so it is very much Abbotsford at 230-5730 for informa- men’s and a mind-body workout.” tion. women’s cloth- ing. If you are interested in To advertise in the OSCAR, donating any items, please call call 730-1058 me at 730-0033.

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By Peter Holt interest in seeing some more permanent changes made to the routing. Does the number 7 bus serve the But does changing the route mean community of Old Ottawa walking distances would be further, the South as well as it can? That is number of transfers required to get to the question on many residents’ minds, your destination greater and the amount especially as they have dealt with the of time you spend waiting for a bus changes to the eastbound bus since the longer? construction on Bank Street began in With the detailed process that OC the spring. . Transpo follows, the opposite is then- Alexandre Matte There are those goal - they aim to that have enjoyed reduce travel times Soniya Mukhedkar, Monica Botelho, and Old Ottawa South resident the quietness of the Those that live directly to make transit a Anna Sharrett sing Fiddler on the Roofs Matchmaker. neighborhood along the routes of the more attractive between Bank and travel alternative. Bronson and have buses ... know that there The question is Nemesis’ musical extravaganza taken the opportu- is considerable interest in how to keep the £ £ A 11 dressed up and nowhere Oz, adds, “The amazing cast and crew nity to spend more community and the /\ to go this summer?” was was full of laughs; play rehearsals have time in their gar- seeing some more riders satisfied with x V-the catch-phrase of never been so much fiin! I’ll remember dens, meeting permanent changes made any changes - like Extravaganza!, Productions Nemesis’ this experience, memories and good neighbors in the routing the bus that summer musical show. Indeed, nearly times for a long time.” Lauren played, street and watching to the routing. leaves Carleton 200 people flocked to Carleton among others, Oklahoma!’s unforget- their children play south on Bronson, University’s Alumni Theatre to see the safely out of doors, table Ado Annie of I Cain’t Say No fame. along Riverside to Bank and then north bilingual musical production. near to home. “Le contact avec Productions on Bank to downtown. Would the com- In a spectacular and energetic show There are those on Sunnyside who Nemesis a permis à ces jeunes artistes munity be better served or not? OC of song and dance, local youths revived may have taken advantage of the d’avoir eu de l’expérience dans un con- Transpo has agreed to attend a meeting some favourite musicals, including My increased convenience of a bus that texte de création originale,” ajoute to gather ideas, exploring opportunities Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Evita stops outside their door but at the Alexandre Matte, trésorier de la troupe and talk to us about better ways of mov- and Notre-Dame de Paris. expense of having buses in both direc- de théâtre et musicien d’Extravaganza! ing people around community. “C’était un spectacle excitant, tions disturb the tranquility that used to En plus de son spectacle musical On October 22, 2003 at 7pm at St. amusant, bourré de talent,” de dire exist. By the time this OSCAR hits the annuel, Productions Nemesis donne Margarets Mary’s Church, 5 Fairbum Sylvie “Spice” Royer, directrice musi- streets it is likely that things will have aux jeunes de la région d’Ottawa l’oc- Ave, come out and be involved in dis- cale d’Extravaganza! et résidente du Vieil returned to the way they were. The casion de monter des spectacles origin- cussions to see how changing the routes Ottawa Sud. “Nous avions une troupe aux en français et en anglais. question still remains, however, as to might improve your community. whether the bus does serve the commu- multi-culturelle et multi-talentueuse qui Keep your eyes peeled for future Local resident Peter Holt is inter- débordait d’enthousiasme. C’était du nity as it is designed to do. shows. Next January, Productions ested in having the No. 7 bus perma- divertissement à son meilleur!” Those that live directly along the Nemesis is producing the Slipping Mind nently rerouted to Sunnyside Avenue Performer Lauren Kronick, a resi- routes the buses take through this com- - a one-woman play about a family strug- after the Bank St. reconstruction is dent of the Glebe who was recently munity know that there is considerable gling with Alzheimer’s disease - at the complete. seen in a production of The Wizard of National Arts Centre.

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"Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. ‘Registered Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. 594-8888 60 MAIN STREET AT HAWTHORNE SEPTEMBER 2003 The OSCAR - OUR 29th YEAR Page 11 Lee, Corbett say sayonara to special events committee By Brenda Lee en House where we thought we might always aided our endeavours: John and sorry.” After four years we want to get 75 people and 300 showed up, the Sylvia Taylor from Domus, Tracey know... What are you sorry for ll good things must come to an A 25th Anniversary Celebration and all Arnett of Royal Lepage, Arthur Dinos?”) We’d also like to thank Cathie. end, this is true in so. many cases the dancing and carousing involved, the McGregor from the Folklore Centre, all Buchanan (who thought we were com- and definitely true for Anne four billion pots of chili that just keep the ladies at Boomerang Kids, Hillary’s pletely nuts ,but being the diplomat she Marie and I and Special Events on the coming at every Winter Carnival from Cleaners, Dairy Queen, Starbucks, C. A. is, just smiled at us and let us go ahead OSCA board. We have enjoyed our four all of our neighbours and the amazing Paradis, Hortus Urbanus, Tatiana’s, 7- and helped us do what we wanted), all years on the board immensely, have met fact that it all gets eaten, the endless Eleven, Patty’s Pub, The Barley Mow, of the Firehall staff who helped us over so many great people in Old Ottawa arguments about whose turn it was to be The Fergus Inn, Uncle Bob from the years, and the various board mem- South, learned a lot about how to run on TV and how Anne Marie would con- Straight and Wicked, Lynn Young of bers who sat on the committee over the special events and even came up with a veniently have a family emergency Dogma and Tim Horton’s. years and offered us ideas, time and few new ones. every time the New RÔ van pulled up ( We would also like to thank some their help and support. Our memories will be vast and too note to self Brenda: get husband and people from the OSCA board who were We hope that we have not forgotten numerous to count. But a few of our kids to be able to use that excuse!), always very helpful over the four years: anyone and apologize if we have (we favourite memories were the sight of mostly though just the feeling we got Deirdre McQuillan (who put up with all are getting older now and the memory grown men and women hurling a frozen from being a part of such a great neigh- of our inexperience and endless ques- does fade!),and we thank èveryone who turkey down the ice for the Turkey bourhood and the fun we had in those tions and who laughed with us even has made this volunteer position an Toss, the same adults yelling at the goat four years. when we should have all been crying unforgettable experience that we feel to “go” on their square during Goat The people that we met along the with the absurdity of it all, Michael lucky to have been involved in. Bingo, the first Fall Fest in the pouring way are also too numerous to count or Jenkins (who was so extremely support- With all of this in mind, we would rain and all the people in their MEC thank properly; so many volunteers that ive and whose leadership and guidance also like to bring up the fact that as we jackets who stayed anyway, the second we could always count on for support we will miss), and Dinos Dafniotis step down there has not been a replace- Song Cider and Sleigh Rides Event and so many businesses as well. We (who helped us more than he will ever ment found for our position. We know when the first snow of the season fell would like to take this opportunity to know or take credit for even through his that there are people out there who during the sleigh rides through the thank a few of the businesses who constant muttering of “sorry sorry would be perfect for this job, who could neighbourhood, The Haunted Hallowe- bring a whole new enthusiasm to it, new ideas, plans and abilities that could make the events, that have grown over the years, into even bigger and better What would you like to venues. We know you are out there. If Rainbow you think that you or your friends could see in the OSCAR? be those people please contact Deirdre Kidbchool McQuillan at 247-4872 or at osca@cyberus. ca. teaching great kids for over 30 years We’re in the process of We had a great four years and we hope that someone else can come along revamping the paper and enjoy those same experiences and have the fun that we did, while really and want to know what contributing something of value to the neighbourhood. Thanks again everyone <1 Morning Preschool for the last four years We laughed, 4. you think. Drop us a ^ / Program \ we cried, we peed our pants! I ages 2.5 to 4 years \ line at Afternoon Progrant \ Kindergarten f oldottawasouthoscar@yahoo. ca Try Scottish \ ages 4 and 5 / I Country Dancing Afterschool Program and let us know. Kindergarten up to age 9 By Margaret Adsett Alas, summer is waning and the 63 Evelyn Avë. days are getting shorter. 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OCDSB TRUSTEE REPORT No Capital Ward schools among 34 being recommended as closure options

By Lynn Graham routes and bus schedules, will be avail- average, according to the government schools to the vitality of downtown able at all OCDSB schools during the formula, 84% full and the board wide communities, the inaccuracy of popula- I hope everyone is enjoying the sum- week of August 25. figure is 90%. Previously, the board had tion projections being used in the May 5 mer and that students are looking to exceed the 100% figure board wide Options Report, and the false forward to the beginning of school Student accommodation: to receive funds for new schools. economies of school closures. In spite on September 2. 2004 and beyond The supervisor has announced the of summer holidays, representatives Schools, day school Staffs Options Report on school possibility of five new elementary from most of the school councils in the programs and boundaries closures, boundary changes, and new schools. Signs are up at sites in South Sub-Area helped with the report and school construction was released on Nepean (comer of Berrigan Drive and signed on. schools in the Central/Inner To learn of the schools and pro- May 5 and it is on the board Web site at Claridge Drive), North Kanata (end of Sub-Area include Cambridge, grams available for an individual stu- www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca. Please note that Penrith at Brechin), and Cumberland Centennial, Elgin, First Avenue, dent, call the board's “Finding Your no school in Capital Ward is recom- (end of Aquaview Drive at Clermont), Glashan, Glebe, Hopewell, Lady Area School”, line , at 596-8780. The mended as a closure option (34 schools and other sites to be identified are in Evelyn, Lisgar, Mutchmor, Viscount board's Web site at www.ocdsb.edu are). Here are the remaining timelines: Stittsville and Bridlewood. It is amaz- Alexander and York. This document .on.ca also has information on schools September 8, 2003...release of staff ing what can happen in the run up to a can be accessed on the Lady Evelyn and programs for elementary and sec- recommendations for school closures, provincial election! Alternative School Web site at ondary students. Check the main menu and program and boundary adjustments When considering school closures, http://www.ladyevelyn.ca/closures/Cent under (a) General Information then (there will probably be six to 10 ele- factors such as access to programs, ralInnerSubmissionJuly24.pdf. Publications and Fact Sheets and (b) mentary schools and one to two second- community space needs, and adminis- Schools and Educational Programs. ary schools on this list, likely all select- trative, operating and renovation costs Contact information Finally, information can be obtained by ed from the group of 34); November 24, must still be taken into account. Lynn Graham directly contacting schools. The offices 2003... Supervisor's final deci- However, tying new school construc- Ottawa-Carleton District School at elementary schools open Monday, sions/September 2004...decisions take tion outside the Greenbelt to school clo- Board August 25. The secondary school effect sures inside the Greenbelt is no longer 133 Greenbank Road offices are open all summer and A change in the provincial funding in effect. I will continue to oppose all Ottawa, Ontario appointments can be made for the week formula means that schools can now be closures not based on sound rationale. K2H6L3 of August 25. built in high growth suburban areas Note that the provincially-appointed Tel: 730-3366 without closing schools in. older urban supervisor is still in charge at the Fax:730-3589 Transportation and [email protected] busing for September areas. The provincial “Enrollment OCDSB so Kyle Murray, not the Pressures Grant” could allow the trustees, will be making the decisions. For information on transportation OCDSB to construct as many as seven r- — — — — “ — “ — -i and busing, please call the board at 596- Student accommodation: new elementary schools without the | Studies show people | 8256 or check the OCDSB Web site 2004 and beyond submis- need for any school closures. This is in I with First Aid training | main menu under General Information. spite of the fact that our elementary sion from schools in the I have a 45% lower risk I The" transportation newsletter, giving schools inside the Greenbelt are on central/inner sub-area of I of personal injury. I Ottawa Congratulations to three First REDUCE YOUR RISK Avenue School parents, Brad BY CALLING Christakos, Deborah Margo and Christy I RED CROSS TODAY. I Oliver for organizing a submission to ||\/A (613) 560-7220 |i the board supervisor on the pupil Envi ron men ta I accommodation study. 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This was the 13th year artist. The winning names will then be that the picnic has been held and the cast in bronze during the first week of celebrations were anything but unlucky. September to start the Walk of Fame. After last year’s event was modified “Pansy Picnickers” can also go to this due to heavy rains, under careful sight and see where their support is weather watch, this year’s festivities being spent. came back bigger and better than ever. Most of the money raised at this Pansy Avenue has seen some changes year’s picnic came from the ever popu- this year as families have moved out lar Pansy auction. Hosting the proceed- and new ones have moved in but the ings were Pansy Avenue’s own David traditions have continued and the new Chartrand and Anthony Lefresne. With blood have picked up the reins, ensur- plenty of wit and clever one-liners, the ing that there’s always something for duo entertained the afternoon crowd everyone at this annual party. and somehow or another proved, that Though the program of the day “one man’s junk is another man’s treas- may change from year to year, one ure” (or is it the other way around!). thing that continues is the raising of The hottest ticket item, which sent money to be donated to a worthy or every young boy on the street into a needy cause in the area. This year was bidding frenzy, was a toy transport no exception. During , the initial plan- truck, which was kindly donated, espe- ning stages of the event, Pansy Picnic cially for the occasion, by Boomerang Party-goers decided that this year’s Kids..The Clothes Secret, Fidas Pizza, recipient would be The Ottawa Mike the barber, and the Ottawa South Folklore Centre. Grocery Store were also extremely gen- Residents of “The Pansy Village” erous with their support and donated (named fondly for the area around various goods, services and gift certifi- Seneca, Aylmer, Carlyle, and, of cates to be auctioned, off. course, Pansy Avenue) raised $309, But, of course, the Pansy Picnic which was donated to the Folklore wasn’t all about fundraising. In tradi- Centre. This money will be put into a tional “Pansy-style,” friends and neigh- general fund that has been set up to cre- bours spent a fabulous day together, ate the Canadian Folk Walk of Fame. where the children ruled the streets and Liz Doyle, from Pansy Avenue, did the adults could sit back and wile away Susan Atkinson the honours and presented Folklore the hours. Highlights from this year Centre owner Arthur McGregor with included a visit from local firefighters, The children have fun at the annual Pansy Picnic. the money raised. The contributions complete with fire engine. A pie-tasting have gone into a general fund to help competition, face painting, a water dancing to poetry, lip synching to young and young at heart danced support the Folklore’s Walk of Fame. slide, a mini pet show, carnival games, stand-up comedy and there was even a together under the stars and new friend- The first two maple leaf moulds that a pot-luck supper and talent show (fea- hoola hoop demonstration or two). ships were made and new neighbours have been poured on the sidewalk out- turing a wide variety of acts from belly Music played well into the night as were welcomed. side Fresh Fruit are just waiting for a

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THE WINDSOR CHRONICIES- PART 36 MAMA*© HOME IPKESCHOOL And once again, Alpha has taken to strapping wheels to his feet when he takes me out for a run - you can’t call this going for a walk. He puts me on a Relishing the dog days leash, and he wears his leash too. He holds my leash in one hand, and he of summer at the cottage straps his leash to his belt. Sometimes he wears it on a strap around his wrist. Dear Boomer, humanoid friends. I hoped that Alpha My leash is activated by the tug - gentle or insistent - that he applies. A delightful morning program for 2 Vi to 4-year-olds he days have been so hot, I’ve would leave me behind with them and In a nurturing home environment by an experienced T His leash is activated by a ringing with my friend Luna. teacher. ■ been content to sit under the back noise that makes him pull out his leash steps most afternoons. Oc- But we’re back in the city. I wait for the signs that Alpha will take me out and put it against his ear. Then whoev- • small group setting casionally I get up the energy to inspect • plenty of Imaginative play to the cottage again - the packing of the er is holding the leash on the other end • daily circle, puppet story, wholesome snack the perimeter. Sometimes I patrol to has Alpha’s full attention. He begins to • weekly bread baking, watercolour painting, make sure that no cat has trespassed on van with all the paraphenalia that crafts talk into his leash. • choose 2.3.4 or 5 mornings the property. Sometimes my intention humanoids can’t seem to do without. Sometimes those controlling the is to protect the integrity of the ground They pack water in a big blue jug, for leash control his actions. I’ve known level, relegating the squirrels to the example. Why they can’t simply lap Alpha to respond to his leash by turn- For more Information please call: 730-4610 branches of the cherry tree. But some- water up from the lake like I do is ing around and heading back to home times the sun is so hot I can’t be both- and going straight upstairs to his com- ered. I took shelter under the puter. Alpha has been taking me to the t picnic table, hiding We must acquire this leash tech- cottage, which is a much more agree- nology, Boomer. This could be the able place for a summer afternoon. behind the legs of Alpha’s breakthrough we’ve been waiting for. There are minnows to stalk in the shal- Schizophrenia is a humanoid friends. I With the knowledge of how to use this neuro biological brain lows, and chipmunks that give you a leash, we could make the humanoids disease affecting running chance along the ground before hoped that Alpha would obey our commands. thinking, perception, they disappear into holes. leave me behind... We could make the leashes ring. Society of Ontarie, mood and behaviour Alpha, the Pup and the various The humanoids would pick up the Ottawa-Carleton 613 761-9218 humanoid pups who come to visit Chapter www.ncf.ca/schizophrenia leashes. We would order them to take throw the tennis ball far out into the beyond me. But then, I’ve never seen us to the park. This would be much water. Swimming after it is much easi- them lap water up from a puddle after more effective control than simply er on my elbows than chasing a ball the rain either. Curious beasts, these waiting at the front door with a woe- across the grass. humanoids. begone look in our eyes. The breeze comes up from the lake, Until I see Alpha packing up the Help for Today. We’ll have to work on this. First bringing different scents and ruffling water jug again, I wait patiently. We Hope for Tomorrow. the fur with coolness. I rub my back follow our regular routines in Windsor step: use our paws to punch the little along the cedar branches. Park and along Bank Street. Bank buttons on the outside of the Alpha leash. Next step, bark into it. Result: I must admit, a few weeks ago Street is dustier than ever, but the grav- when Alpha was packing up the van to el on the road makes for interesting walkies! K\zhe\mer Society return home, I didn’t want to come with massages on the paws. We have lost the Don’t let your paws do the walk- him. I took shelter under the picnic routine of taking the Pup to the pup ing; let your paws prompt the walk. Thinking this through, table, hiding behind the legs of Alpha’s kennel up the hill, but there are other walks I prefer in any event. Zoscha

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BBQ, cont’d from page 1 security, so to speak. One resident said that they would now think twice about Several BBQs and a long table letting their children pop to the store by filled with offerings were set up at the themselves. This sentiment was echoed Bring side of the store on Seneca Avenue. The and felt by many other parents in the fare was incredible. Everything from neighbourhood. fresh fruit, to pita bread and dips, to Though the events of that terrible ny sample every salad imaginable to spreads, to Friday night are slowly fading into a chips, to cookies and cake, hot dogs memory, it has been an emotional roller and tandoori chicken. Everybody con- coaster for the Bal family. For the first tributed something and there was cer- days that followed the attack, Harry and computer tainly plenty to go around. Goldie Bal worked the cash at night, It was a night for the neighbour- both keeping a vigilant eye on the door, color match! hood, a reminder of the community that afraid of who might walk in. Ottawa South is about neighbourhood, The store now closes at 9 p.m. and support, belonging and friendship and Mrs. Bal doesn’t work at nights. Still that this is a neighbourhood that isn’t with each passing day, the family relax- afraid to go to great lengths to show es a little more and the friendly smiles how it feels! are back on their faces. It is hoped that The attack on the comer store was the showering of support and well- felt by many as an attack on the neigh- wishing will help with the healing bourhood. A shaking of the pillar of process for the family.

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Book review, cont’d from page 20 Cloth6S SCCFGt SlllftS lOCâtlOü^ blit QOt phllOSOphy Is Crazy takes the findings of Jay By Lisa Foley staying in the neighbourhood, but Valerie isn’t going to change any- Giedd and other researchers a step fur- Valerie is moving right into the con- thing other than the address. “The poli- ood things come to those who ther. His approach uses the underpin- G struction zone at a time when most cies we have in place for consigning wait. And those who work hard, nings of brain development in teens businesses wouldn’t even consider it. clothes, and the way we treat our clients and persevere, and don’t waiver with a deeper behavioural analysis “I’ve looked at many options, but and customers have made this expan- from their own formula for success. than Strauch provides. The title says it staying in Old Ottawa South was a must sion possible. We won’t tamper with Valerie Macintosh is one of those peo- all, even if it is a bit misleading. for me. What the space (1136 Bank, that.” ple and after 13 years at the comer of “Crazy” implies something beyond beside Elite Draperies) became avail- The Clothes Secret opened its Sunnyside and Seneca, she has moved control or requiring drastic response. able, I jumped at it. I looked at the same doors at the new location in early Tne Clothes Secret to Bank Street. Bradley isn’t recommending drastic location years ago but decided it was August. “With over 1,600 clients, the decision action. Quite the reverse. He accepts too soon for me to expand at that time. “The new store is double the size, to expand was really made for me. I’ve that what we see teens doing is often I love the location, the building, the so we’ll be able to accept more clothes known for the last few years this was unconventional or even dangerous. neighbourhood — and when the con- and extend our seasons,” she said. going to happen and we simply couldn’t Coping with these occurrences is easi- struction is finished, we’re going to be For more information about con- put it off any longer,” she said. er when we know why it occurs. in the heart of a fantastic piece of Bank signing your clothes, you can reach Not only is The Clothes Secret Much of this abnormal dealing Street,” she noted. Valerie and her staff at 730-9039. with their surroundings has strong evo- lutionary roots. We aren’t living on the African savannah any longer, but our brains are still functioning as i we are. • Free Shop-At-Home Consultations We may not be gathering baobab fruit or Road • Custom Draperies and Blinds avoiding leopards any more, but our Interior Wood Shutters pleasure and fear neurons are firing those signals. As adults, we can repress or quell • Designer Fabrics them, but teens must learn to do that. Construction • Colour Consultations and Interior Design Parents can help, according to • Upholstery Bradley, simply by spending time • Bedding looking for the signals indicating teens Got You are trying to learn to adjust. It isn’t • Distinctive Wall Coverings easy for either of them, but certainly • Decorative Accessories worth the effort. • Repairs, Parts and Service These two books should be Down? required reading in every delivery • Commercial - Residential Services room, school, or household inhabited by children. Both are easily read and comprehended. Neither are suffused Call Us... with arcane academic jargon or impos- sible requirements for busy parents. IlfEl 'MAGES They both also have the feature of eas- We Make ing anxiety and corralling guilt. Try STntenior one and see for yourself. StlinrU.

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