October 2005

Photo: Mike Young / www.ravensview.ca Canada and the World Pavilion: A Short Life and an The 2005 Lumière Festival provides Uncertain Future magic to over 5000 Participants By Jane Heintzman along opposite Thanks to everyone that visit- weavers, Shakespearean cally to attend Lumière. We As most readers are by now the Pavilion, it seems clear ed, participated and performed, actors, puppeteers, dancers, were also able to hand out aware, on June 22 the NCC there is a strong consensus that the Second Annual and musicians. lovely festival brochures this announced the closing of the this area should be preserved Lumière Festival – hosted by The increase in participants year courtesy of Pauline Bogue Canada and the World and enhanced as a “Green the Crichton Cultural was due to the success of and Catherine Bell of Royal Pavilion, the glass and steel Precinct” surrounding the offi- Community Centre and funded Lumière 2004. The beautiful LePage. structure in Park cial residences of the Prime by the and Lumière posters (designed by The work put in by the festi- which was erected four years Minister and Governor many generous sponsors – was Toronto designer Julia val volunteers was evident in ago despite vigorous protest General. Any future use of the a huge success! Brekenreid) and the lovely the beauty of the lantern instal- from our community. The Pavilion which detracted from The dark clouds over Stanley banner (sponsored by Royal lations. Michael McNamara NCC has closed the Pavilion as this precinct’s natural beauty Park did not deter the close to LePage’s Jeff Rosebrugh, made a wonderful entrance, part of an overall 5% operating and heritage charm would thus 5000 Lumière visitors, and Janny Mills and Bob pulling a 20 ft high elephant budget cutback exercise. not be welcome news in our luckily the rain did not appear McCulloch) caught the atten- behind his car. Dan Hughes As of October 16th, the community. and the night was clear and tion of many. made a detailed 6 ft sky- building will be permanently NECA is also urging the warm. Fairies, knights, and Joanne Hughes, the festival scraper; Peter Honeywell cre- closed to the public and the Commission to preserve some people of all ages proudly car- coordinator and community ated a lovely installation using exhibits dismantled in prepara- form of public access to the ried their handcrafted lanterns facilitator for the Crichton paper umbrellas. Julie La tion for a refitting of the prem- building in light of its spectac- through the labyrinth made Cultural Community Centre, Palme and Joanne Hughes cre- ises for some future use. What ular location overlooking the from 600 paper bags, and from was excited by the happy ated a 4 ft high pink swan that use will be remains unde- towards the one amazing entertainer to crowds and noted that at least which spent the evening float- cided, and the NCC will be Hills, an unequalled another, which included break two sets of people traveled ing in the river, and Eric considering its options as the view which all Canadians and dancers, trapeze artists, fire from the United States specifi- continued on page 20 Fall unfolds. Another of the visitors to the area should be principal budgetary measures able to enjoy. And of course identified by the Commission there’s the inescapable fact that when it announced the closure public money was used to plan, of the Pavilion was to “opti- build and operate the institu- mize the overall performance tion, so we all have a vested of the (its) leasing portfolio,” interest in retaining some an objective which would sug- access to its premises, premis- gest that long-term leasing of es which occupy a space that the building will be high on the was once unspoiled parkland in list of the options under con- the public domain. sideration. Watch for more news about NECA is currently in the future plans for the Pavilion in process of contacting the the next issue of the News and Commission to request an in the meantime, anyone with opportunity to discuss possible creative ideas about possible options for the Pavilion, and to uses for the building is wel- express its opposition to any come to e-mail NECA Chair form of commercial or office Gemma Kerr at use which would entail the [email protected] or Jane requirement for additional Heintzman at janeheintz- parking facilities and/or exac- [email protected]. erbate existing traffic problems along Sussex Drive at the For other NECA news see Confederation Bridges. Based NECA President’s report on on the evidence of last spring’s page 2 of this issue, or visit the community campaign to recently re-launched commu- oppose construction of a new nity website at: institution in the green space www.newedinburgh.ca Garage Sale 2005 as depicted by Ana Irondo de Bryson Page 10 NEWS October 2005

By Kimberley Illman that we use every volunteer Summer has gone by in such a Council has to help on the day blur and I can’t believe that and that is a big commitment winter is just around the cor- to ask them to book 2 week- ner. I only just put away all the ends in a row ‘just in case’. stuff from the community pic- And finally it can be really nic in June! tricky to figure out what is bad That was a great day and weather for some! You die- and to each member of many of us have discovered hard garage sellers/buyers will Council who did their bit! that the picnic is an interesting be out in nearly any weather Over the next two months way to see how the neighour- where as a woosey, like Council will be getting ready hood has changed over the myself, much prefers 18c for the winter season and rink year. The children seem to degrees under sunny skies!! I time. Fingers crossed we will grow like weeds and one year was sure this year nobody have cold enough weather to they are in the little races and would be out and I was totally have the rink up and running the next they are all running in wrong. So, what is rain for one by Christmas holidays, so the adult races! Guess we grow person is not rain for another. make sure your skates are them good ‘round here! We just hope you all had fun, ready to go. The Annual Garage Sale made a few bucks (or spent a Council meets every second was a big hit despite the fact few) and enjoyed the day. Monday of the month at the that hurricane Ophelia decided Thank you to so many of you fieldhouse at Stanley Park at to pop in with some less than who made a donation towards 7pm and we really need to get pleasant weather. Hats off to the events that the Crichton more of you on board. If you all of you who took the chance Community Council holds participate in any event we to get out there and sell or buy throughout the year. The prizes hold throughout the year from on the day. Council gets asked will be drawn in the next few the Community Picnic, the often why we don’t hold a rain weeks and will be published in Skating party, the Garage Sale, date so now is my chance to the next issue. A VERY special the spray pad or have ever explain why. One reason is thank you to Cathy McConkey enjoyed the fieldhouse for an advertising problems and get- and Joyce Dubuc who organ- event then it is Council you Photos: Peter Glasgow have to thank. I know how over ting the word out, second is ized the garage sale this year committed most of us are, but (NECA and the 4C’s included) if you have a couple of hours a are so needy for volunteers. In month, we can use your help. a nutshell if people don’t help Over the past few years we out with what is going on in have had a drop in members the Burgh, then the things we and that has had the result in all enjoy will fall apart. So, as special events being canceled I get off my soapbox I am ask- (Halloween Howl and ing you to consider how Christmas caroling to a name important community events a few) and we are having to use and maintaining a healthy members who had moved from neighbourhood is to you. If for the neighbourhood that are still a second the answer is a yes, willing to come back and help. then give either Council, the I am one of those people. I 4C’s or NECA a few hours of have been on Council for about your time, that includes stu- 7 years and have been chair- dents too! We need all the help person for the past 2 and have we can get, end of lecture! HOURS : Mon. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. just started my third year 1 Beechwood Avenue Tel. 748-9809 despite having moved out of Kimberley Illman the Burgh this summer. It does Chairperson SPECIALS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK: We’re #1 For Fun concern me that in such a busy 742-7410 and very full neighbourhood, [email protected] TUESDAYS - 40c Wings On Beechwood that the community groups WEDNESDAYS Watch for Lobster Fest coming in Mussel Mania - 25c each November (min. order 20) Live Entertainment on Saturday Nights! Rent-A-Wife Ottawa FRIDAYS - Chef’s Special SATURDAYS “Every working woman needs a wife!” 2-4-1- Fajitas, 5 - 9 p.m. SUNDAYS • Regular & Occasional cleaning Brunch, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Pre & Post move cleaning and packing - Our kitchen stays open until closing • Blitz & Spring cleaning time and we offer full menu • Organizing cupboards, basements... FEEL LIKE FAJITAS AT MIDNIGHT? • Perhaps a waitress??? COME ON DOWN! Laurel 749-2249 October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 11 New Edinburgh Picnic: The results are in... What a better way to spend an from having a super time. The afternoon than to relax in picnic is sponsored and organ- Victoria park for the Annual ized by the Crichton Community Picnic which was Community Council each year held in June. The weather was and it is always a fun way to a little questionable for a bit, begin summer. Our volunteers but turned out to be perfect. work so hard to make this a Many of the favourite events great day and I need to make were held like the scavenger sure you all know who they hunt, races and face painting are: The McConkey/ and this year we had a great McLauren family, Penny and Rowan Thompson, the Illman family, Janna Poapst, Louise Palmer and all the members of Council! Next year we plan to make a few changes and hold the event at Stanley Park Photos: Peter Glasgow so we can take advantage of Charlotte Lovett and Lydia Morrison took advantage of the face painting at this year’s New the children’s park, fieldhouse Edinburgh picnic. and spray pad. But before that Stephen get muddled! If I missed you included Roger and Ryan happens, here are the races 2nd Angus McLauren/ Hanna let me know and I will make Hardy who claim the won the results of our fabulous partici- 3rd Emma Thompson- sure your name appears in the wheelbarrow race...we think pants! Murphy December issue! you cheated! RUNNING RACES: Unfortunately that does not 6 & Under WHEELBARROW RACE 1st Carson Weiler 1st Hunter Poapst & Benjamin 2nd Mikey Illman Holmgren 3rd Charlotte Bascombe 2nd Danny Illman & Angus McLauren Hello Officer Mike! 6-12 Year Olds 3rd Emma Thompson- 1st Emma Thompson- Murphy & Rowan Thompson display by Neighbourhood Murphy Watch as well as the presence 2nd Danny Illman Please accept my apologies if of our local police officer, Tom 3rd Angus McLauren your names are spelled incor- Moscoe. Actual picnickers rectly or we missed you out. were a bit thin on the ground Everybody Running Race The races become rather crazy this year but that didn’t stop us 1st Jeff Redinger and at the finish line and things can Page 12 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 ly on the 8th Floor of the resi- be eliminated in the competi- dence to pore over the chess tion. The two chess enthusiasts board with Mr. Lindeis as their kept the tournament lively for BURGH BUSINESS guide. To keep the atmosphere the participating residents and as relaxed as possible and with luck, they will be back for accessible to any and all who another round next year. are inclined to participate, Incidentally, chess playing there are no clocks and no readers may have noticed that BRIEFS pressure, and Mr. Lindeis has both the Jazz’oo Café and The unofficially named the group Second Cup now have chess - By Jane Heintzman - “The Burgh Chess Tea” to boards on the go, and, you make clear its entirely social, guessed it, Mr. Lindeis’ chess First Issue for our New (Wednesdays and Saturdays non-competitive nature—and playing zeal was behind it! We Team at the News from 2-5:00 p.m.) under the in fact, to signal that tea is congratulate him for sharing We wish a warm welcome guidance of local chess enthu- served at these afternoon ses- his enthusiasm throughout the back to all our advertisers and siast Lorenz Lindeis, whom sions! neighbourhood and in particu- readers after the summer break they affectionately dub “the On Saturday, August 27th, lar, for bringing a new chal- (and what a summer!) As we chessnut”! the Burgh Chess Tea held its lenge and interest to the lives signalled in our June edition, Mr. Lindeis, a Rideau we have a new team at the New Terrace resident, has been a Edinburgh News, with Cindy chess lover for most of his life, Parkanyi producing her first and following the renovations issue as Editor and Pierrette to one of our local haunts, Tousignant taking on the task Piccolo Grande, he proposed of Advertising production and to former owner Mark management. We much appre- Richards that the pleasant, ciate their energy and commu- intimate character of the nity spirit (not to mention raw restaurant would lend itself courage!) in accepting these perfectly to the addition of a demanding roles, and wish chess board. With Mark’s them well in the year ahead. blessing, the board and figures Needless to say, no transition The Edinburgh: “Burgh were duly installed and have into a new job is an entirely Chess Tea” Holds First remained there ever since, with smooth and seamless process, Tournament! Mr. Lindeis himself continuing and we hope that advertisers Throw away that knitting and to drop by on a regular basis to Photos: Peter Glasgow will bear with us if there are a hold on the needlepoint! The engage in a game with other few bumps along the way. The time-honoured game of chess interested patrons. It was while first tournament at The of his group at The Edinburgh. NEN is and will remain a com- has come to The Edinburgh engaged in a game at Piccolo Edinburgh when Mr. Lindeis munity paper so in some sense, where a small group of resi- Grande that Mr. Lindeis con- enlisted the assistance of a The Physical Therapy and we should all feel pride of dents has been honing their ceived his plan to test the friend, Marian Andrzejewski Sports Medicine Institute: ownership and do our best to skills and keeping their minds waters at The Edinburgh, who is a retired artist and an Winter Golf Anyone? lend support to those who sharp at twice weekly sessions where he felt there might be at expert chess player. Mr. Things are hopping at the work so hard to produce it. at the chess board least a few former chess lovers Andrzejewski was a noted Physical Therapy and Sports keen to get back to the game. chess player in his native Medicine Institute this Fall. And indeed there were. Poland and once competed Owner Pam Siekierski has For almost a year, a small against former World introduced 5 new programmes group of about 4-6 players, all Champion Mikhail Tahl where with wide-ranging appeal to in their 80’s, have met regular- he was the last of 14 players to health, fitness and golf buffs in the community. The list includes: !"#$%&'()*(+,-%.,/ Restorative Spas, offered ini- THE EDINBURGH 0$%.1&.&,(2##3451%51 tially on Sundays and Monday evenings, with extended hours “Established Excellence in Private as the Fall unfolds. An experi- Client Care” #"" #$$%&'()'*"#'+"#&+)()'* enced local aesthetician will #"""",)'#'$)#- .(#(/0/'( 12/1#2#()%' provide skin treatments 1. Excellent Reputation #""""1/2.%'#- #'+"$%21%2#(/"(#3 (including body wraps and #"""".0#-- 4&.)'/.."$%&'./--)'* 2. Elegant Residence state of the art facials), mani- 3. Prime Location cures, pedicures and relaxation !"#$%&'()*#+,)'-) 7)(8#9:;<9=>? 4. Registered Nursing Coverage 24 Hours massage. 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Mood Moss Flowers: Happy First Anniversary Our congratulations to Eric Cardinal and the team at Mood Moss Flowers which celebrated its first anniversary on Beechwood in late August. Since it opened its doors last August 19th, Mood Moss has greatly enhanced the commer- cial landscape in our commu- nity, not simply by providing individual clients with a con- sistently dazzling quality and selection of flowers for all occasions, but also by beauti- fying the counters and store fronts of many of our local merchants with eye-catching floral arrangements. Page 14 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 unfolds, and he takes pride in based interior decorating firm, still in the process of making have been a familiar and tackling only one household at Ménage Interiors, a business final arrangements for a new important presence in the a time to ensure that he is able which she launched about a location, but all her friends and Springfield/Beechwood/Dougl to be punctual, thoroughly reli- year ago and which does much regular clients are fervently as corner of the Burgh where able and clearly focused on the of its business in the New hoping that the business is able Karam, his wife Rhoda and task at hand. Among his clients Edinburgh/Rockcliffe area. to stay in our community. This their family have operated a are a number of single parents Gail was delighted not only by is currently a very strong pos- number of local businesses, for whom time is at a special the quality of Philippe’s work sibility, and we’re keeping our most notably a convenience premium and for whom the and his attention to detail, but fingers crossed for a happy store, Pronto K&R, and assistance of a knowledgeable also by his punctuality and outcome. Danny’s Bar and Grill. While craftsman is a godsend. generally impressive work Delish regulars (dare I say Karam and Rhoda have now To date Philippe’s jobs have ethic. Coincidentally, Gail is a “addicts”!) need not fear any retired (at least in theory!), the ranged from properties in the new advertiser in the News this major dislocation in the supply next generation has recently Gatineau to month, and we look forward to of their favourite dishes. The moved in to make its mark. and . Among his providing more details about cooking and catering will go In early September, their son recent clients was local Ménage Interiors in a future on, and if all goes well, there Peter Elmarji launched his Gatineau artist Elizabeth issue. should be much to celebrate new clothing store, High Tops, Rutledge whose work was fea- Best of luck Philippe. We when the business reopens in at 49 Beechwood Avenue (just tured in the Gatineau Fall wish you well in your new its new location later in the up the street from The Second delighted to know that the Artists’ Studio Tour in late venture, and have no doubt that Fall. The Delish telephone Cup) where he is currently young people of the Burgh can September. Ms. Rutledge was the households of the Burgh number (746-9880) will offering an array of “jeans- now keep themselves stylish extremely pleased with will have their fair share of “To remain unchanged throughout centred” fashions geared to without leaving the neighbour- Philippe’s work on her Do Lists” as winter approach- the move to minimize the dis- young people in roughly the 13 hood. Gatineau cottage, which es. ruption of their regular busi- to 25 age bracket. Peter’s back- included the construction of a ness. ground in the world of youth Dr. Chad Sheehy: An rear balcony and wrap around fashions comes from his hands Information Session on deck, and reports that he was on experience at the popular Cosmetic Acupuncture meticulous, neat, on time and Montreal clothing store Jazz Tired of that deep crease on budget. (at the corner of Peel and St. between the eyebrows or Another happy customer is Catherine), where many of crow’s feet lattice around the Gail Gillis of the Manor Park- clients were friends and eyes, but thoroughly put off by acquaintances were from here the prospect of cosmetic sur- in Ottawa. gery or botox injections? In The merchandise at High our profile of naturopathic Tops, which includes a wide doctor Chad Sheehy in the variety of name brand jeans for April 2005 issue of the News, young men and women, as we noted that Chad is a spe- well as jeans-related acces- cialist in the techniques of sories ranging from colourful facial rejuvenation cosmetic Lacoste tops to running shoes, acupuncture, a non-surgical is imported from London, practice which dates back to Photos: Peter Glasgow England, so the young people the Sung Dynasty in China of the Burgh and environs can (970-1270 AD) when it was Delish is on the Move: We wish Judith and her team keep pace with the latest in used to beautify the Empress Farewell to 42 Crichton as smooth and seamless a tran- international fashions. In an and the Emperor’s concubines. In late November or early sition as possible in their move opening promotional sale, Later this month, on December, one of the Burgh’s from 42 Crichton, and look Peter is offering 15% off all Thursday, October 20th, at cosiest neighbourhood hubs, forward to giving readers more merchandise, with deeper dis- 7:00 p.m. in the Dufferin the popular catering and take details in our December issue counts for those making multi- Rooms at the Crichton away gourmet food establish- when we hope their new head- ple purchases. The store is Cultural Community Centre, ment Delish, will move out of quarters will be up and run- open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 200 Crichton Street (2nd its familiar quarters at 42 ning. p.m. so youthful shoppers Floor), Chad will hold an Crichton Street (corner of should have plenty of opportu- information session to provide Crichton and Union). At the High Tops: Clothing for nity to equip themselves for a brief overview of traditional time we went to press, Delish Men and Women the Fall term ahead. Chinese medicine, and in this owner Judith Gripton was For many years, the Elmarjis With the help of his father context, to discuss the benefits, Karam, Peter has been plan- process and expectations of ning and working on High cosmetic acupuncture, and Tops for almost a year. The provide a live demonstration of pair did most of the hard the procedure. Interested read- labour involved in the top-to- ers can get more details on the toe renovations of the building CCCC website (www.crich- themselves, and the finished tonccc.ca), call the Centre at product is a handsome and 745-2742 or call Chad directly immaculate store with ample at 850-4775. room to browse and admire the attractively arranged merchan- dise. At this point, Peter is on his own in the new venture (two of his siblings have moved away to Australia and Toronto respectively, while his sister Claire is fully occupied with her job at The Clock Tower Brew Pub), but he is confident that family and friends will help out when the The Works: An Organic need arises- as it may well, Option given the propensity of kids to In our recent feature story on descend in packs! the organic food producers Best of luck, Peter. We’re and suppliers in the Burgh and October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 15 environs (June 2005), we move to larger quarters in the The process of certification RMT as well as a Bowen ther- priate to the condition in ques- regrettably failed to mention neighbourhood if these were to for Bowen therapists involves apist. tion. that the current menu at The become available. Any offers? a 12 to 18 month course of Louise describes Yoga While Viva Sana’s hours of Works includes an organic instruction, with final exami- Therapy, which is among her operation had not been firmly beef burger which, according Viva Sana nations to be taken at the own specialties, as a form of established at the time of our to owner Ion Aimers, has been In this issue we welcome interview, Louise indicates that a roaring success since its Louise Mulvihill and her new the clinic will be open at least introduction several months business Viva Sana which two evenings a week until 9:00 ago. The beef is supplied by opened its doors at 16 p.m. as well as on weekends. OCanada Organic Food Beechwood Avenue (above the Periodic workshops will also Products which was profiled in dental clinic) at the beginning be offered on Fridays and the June article, and comes of September. Using the tech- Saturday so check the website originally from The Diamond niques of Bowen therapy for details. Willow Range, an all organic (patented as Bowtech), mas- Welcome to New Edinburgh, co-operative livestock opera- sage therapy and Yoga therapy, Louise, Jana, Sabine and crew, tion near Pincher Creek, Viva Sana’s aim is to deliver and best of luck in your new Alberta. The organic option what the name implies: a Beechwood business. has rapidly caught on amongst healthy life. While most of us The Works’ clientele, and now are now thoroughly familiar Abacus: Coming Soon to accounts for close to 20% of with massage and yoga, 101-18 Beechwood beef burger sales. Bowen therapy is perhaps not As many readers will by now Thanks to the introduction of yet a household word. The pro- have discovered, Trattoria the Portobello mushroom, veg- cedure, which was developed Louise Mulvihil, Sabina Unger and Jana Veltheim of Viva Sana. Zingaro closed its doors this gie and salmon burgers, com- in the 1950’s by Australian summer and renovations to the bined with fact that at least half Thomas Bowen, is a system of Canadian College of preparation for regular Yoga premises have been actively of The Works’ ample selection muscle and connective tissue Naturopathic Medicine in (which, as most readers are underway in recent weeks. of 70 burger toppings contain therapy which is reportedly Toronto. At some point in the well aware, is widely available While your intrepid reporter no meat, the restaurant has extremely gentle, deeply relax- course of the Fall/Winter, the in our community). Yoga ther- made an attempt to contact the become an increasingly popu- ing and involves no painful course will be offered at Viva apy is intended to work specif- owner of Zingaro’s successor lar destination for vegetarians. manipulation. According to Sana so interested readers ically on muscular and/or joint restaurant, Abacus, his privacy While there are now two other Louise, it can be highly effec- should keep an eye on their problems including back or was closely guarded by the thriving Works’ locations on tive in relieving joint align- website for scheduling details knee pain, as well as on condi- contractors on duty, and time in Westboro ment problems involving the (www.vivasana.ca). The new tions such as fibromyalgia and ran out before we made a con- (the largest) and in knees, hips, shoulders, neck or clinic has three practitioners of depression. Each client coming nection. Our information to the Glebe, Ion assures us that jaws. She herself was intro- Bowen therapy including to the clinic will have a prelim- this point is simply that there are no plans afoot to duced to Bowen therapy while Louise herself, Jana Veltheim, inary consultation to explain Abacus will open its doors by close their flagship New in the throes of an acute bout and Sabine Unger. There are the nature of his/her complaint late October, and we hope to Edinburgh business at Putman of sciatica, and found immense also four Registered Massage and to establish a treatment provide a full report in our and Beechwood, although they relief even after the first treat- Therapists at Viva Sana, in plan using whichever of the December issue (in time for would in fact be amenable to a ment. addition to Jana, who is an three therapies is most appro- the Christmas party season). Page 16 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 Continued from page 15 (corresponding to Cubs and Dog Day Afternoon…And The Call of The Wild: It’s Scouting Scouts age groups respective- Evening ly). BEAVERS (Tuesdays Adrian Lloyd of Dog Day Season Again … 6:30-8:45) and SCOUTS Afternoon, a local dog walk- By George Parkanyi song into a laptop-computer- followed by SMORE’s), (Wednesdays 7:00-9:00) meet ing business has added a new 8:45PM, 22 JANUARY 2005, turned-recording-studio. The loosed arrows at Barney the at the Viscount Alexander Park string to his bow (or perhaps CAMP OSKENONTON CD will be burned later. Will Dinosaur (Ottawa Archery - to Community Centre (Room more aptly, a new link to his (somewhere between Westport starts to tap to the bluesy the delight and approval of the 178) at the Rockcliffe Base, leash). Adrian is now boarding and Kingston, ON). 63rd rhythm guitar and base tracks parents and leaders watching) and CUBS (Wednesdays 6:45- dogs at his home where he is Ottawa Scouts. The light that only he can hear in the and ate boxes of Kraft Dinner 8:30) meet at Our Lady of able to accommodate up to from the main lodge shines out headphones, and then as the (eat-what-you-hit competition Mount Carmel Church at 400 three at time. His four legged into the softly falling snow, fourth bar rolls over, steps up at the Heritage Spring Camp), St Laurent Boulevard. boarders have the run of the covering the last remnants of to the microphone. The built, raced (and in some cases All are welcome, and activi- house and, should this be their the recent snowshoe tracks smooth sound of flute fills the demolished) Scout trucks, and ties are tailored to the respec- habit at home, are apparently trailing in from the frozen lake. cabin as the lazy snowflakes engaged in skills competitions tive age groups. We emphasize welcome to sleep on the bed! The nearest town is 22km outside continue their slow and swapped badges with over the “out” in Scouting, and There are no cages or trappings away. descent. a hundred troops from all over much of the program is dedi- of a large kennel, but Adrian is “OK, Will, are you ready In 2004/2005, the Ottawa the US at the annual cated to enjoying the outdoors careful to ensure that medica- with the flute? You’re going to Scouts did their Jam and Brotherhood (Thousand and learning outdoor skills. tions and special diets are be on track 4. Here are the Recording camp at Islands) and Tri-District (near But we have fun indoors too. strictly adhered to while the headphones for the rhythm Oskenonton, won first prize in Plattsburgh) camps in New We also encourage adult vol- dogs are in his care. His regu- track and Johnny’s base track” their class at the annual York State. unteers to participate as lead- lar canine clients don’t miss a “I’m ready” Klondike Derby (like Iditerod - ers. Training is provided by beat, as they walk in the same “Thomas, mute tracks 5 and but without the dogs and the Scouts Canada, to not only parks and cavort in the same 7, leave the rest mixed in, and 3000 km), slept out in the open ensure a creative, fun, and safe groups that are part of their on the count of three, start the under the most spectacular program for the youth, but also regular routine throughout the playback – Will, come in on northern lights of 2005, to develop your own outdoors week. Interested readers in the fourth bar” cooked delicious chicken-and- and community service need of a weekend break can The 63rd Ottawa is well into vegetable suppers in aluminum skills… and I think I read call Adrian at 748-7697. recording its first (original) foil over the open fire (later somewhere that you’re actual- ly allowed to have fun as well. I personally bring a guitar to The Scouting season has every camp (but only a guitar, started up again, and the 63rd ever since the grand piano fias- Ottawa is your local Scout co). ZEN Group – ready to do it all Now that you’re hooked, call again, and more. The program me, George Parkanyi, at 745- includes Scouts (ages 11-14+), 8734 for more information, or Cubs (ages 8-10), and Beavers just come on out to one of our (ages 5-7). 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The Crichton Cultural Community Centre is a member-based volunteer charitable organization striving to maintain 200 Crichton Street as a public resource to support and encourage artistic, cultural, and community development. It was created with the objective of preserving the Crichton School, both as a heritage building and in its historic public function as a community centre. To get involved, provide input, volunteer time, or enquire about using our community room, please contact the Community Facilitator. We encourage you to pre register for courses or spe- cial features by calling the relevant contact number.

CCCC Office We ask people to pre-register for courses and special fea- Joanne Hughes tures so that we have some idea of numbers and can be Community Facilitator adequately prepared. #307-200 Crichton Street Ottawa, K1M 1W2 Unfortunately, programs may be cancelled if there is insuf- ficient registration. It is important for us to have a contact Ph:(613) 745-CRIC (2742) number in the event of a class cancellation. Fax: (613) 745-4153 Email: [email protected] Drop-ins are welcome, but please call ahead to confirm. www.crichtonccc.ca

CRICHTON CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE CCCC Update: October 2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS By Jane Heintzman grammes, resplendent with a team at McCarthy Tétrault As readers will discover in fresh coat of paint, a new floor, have spent long hours prepar- Carol Burchill [email protected] Joanne Hughes’ comprehen- attractive window blinds and – ing an immense dossier for the Colin Goodfellow [email protected] sive reports on the 2005 yes – functioning electricity! courts in connection with the Ellen Goodman [email protected] Lumière Festival and on our For this the CCCC is deeply most recent legal action initiat- Jane Heintzman, Secretary [email protected] roster of interesting new Fall indebted to the team of hard- ed by The School of Dance to John Jarrett [email protected] programmes, the CCCC has working community volunteers have the building partitioned Alex MacDonald [email protected] had a busy and successful sum- who ably assisted with the ren- for sale. Our first court dates Vicki Metcalfe, Treasurer [email protected] mer and looks forward to an ovations to the rooms earlier are currently scheduled in late Bethann Robin [email protected] equally eventful Fall. this summer. October, and the process is Johan Rudnick, Chair [email protected] Last spring, the CCCC was expected to be lengthy and dif- Carol West [email protected] Lumière Festival 2005: faced with mounting pressures ficult. We are extremely grate- Thanks to Joanne Hughes to have this beautiful space up ful to our lawyers at McCarthy Ex Officio: This year’s Lumière Festival and running in time for Fall Tétrault who have stuck with attracted a crowd of close to NECA - Gemma Kerr [email protected] programming. Confronted by us and donated literally hun- 5000 from throughout the MainWorks - Karen Bailey [email protected] serious budgetary constraints dreds of hours of their time to region, and once again the park on our ability to bring this our cause on a pro bono basis. MainWorks - Karen Rasmussen [email protected] was transformed by the soft about, and it was thus nothing Their successes to date have light of thousands of colourful short of a godsend to have so kept us alive and thriving, and To contact CCCC Board call 745-CRIC (2742) lanterns. Preparations for this many willing helpers ready to we sincerely thank them for the unique festival involved an volunteer their time, energy care and diligence with which Crichton Cultural Community Centre Board meetings immense amount of planning, and skills to tackle the neces- they continue to handle our take place on the 1st Sunday of the month at 4:00pm. fund raising, recruiting, hands- sary renovations. Nor was this case. These meetings are open to the public. on instruction in lantern mak- a job for the faint-hearted: in ing, networking and organiza- addition to surviving the Looking Forward tional detail. inescapable hazards of dust, With the basic Dufferin To access our Centre, #307 - 200 Crichton The lion’s share of this labour debris and paint fumes, the Rooms’ renovations under our was borne almost single-hand- team worked through a gruel- belt, we look forward to tack- Street, please use the Avon Lane entrance edly by our capable ing heat wave and can now ling the next major projects on Community Facilitator Joanne justly claim that the remark- our agenda as soon as our Hughes, and we are extremely able transformation of the finances permit. These will grateful for her Herculean rooms was achieved, quite lit- include the refitting of the efforts and proud of her erally, by the sweat of their col- Dufferin entrance for use as the remarkable accomplishment. lective brow. main entrance to the Centre, And many thanks also to her Many thanks to Martin Clary, the creation of new office skillful and energetic lantern- Alex MacDonald, Jim Turpie, space, and further work on the making assistant Caroline Carolle Laliberté, Steve Dufferin Rooms (including Elson who worked tirelessly to Musgrove, Roger and Ryan installation of a moveable produce or facilitate many of Hardy, Ray Dubuc, Bob and dividing wall) to fully equip it the glorious creations that Carol Burchill, Moneca Kaiser, as a multi-use facility. At the lighted up the park on August Doug Anderson, Jack moment we await a response to 20th. And Joanne managed to Ferguson, Annalee Chabot, our application for funding achieve all this without the “leg Carole Chenier, Jackie Snyder, from the Trillium Foundation, up” of a Trillium Foundation Marilou Gagosz, Cathy and we hope to have good grant which we obtained last Ireland, Sima Sanguissi and news to report in the December year, and Lumière 2005 was Bethann Robin. Your generous issue. truly a testament to the old efforts are greatly appreciated adage: “Where there’s a will, by the CCCC, and by all who there’s a way.” participate in programmes and events in these wonderful The Dufferin Rooms’ rooms. Renovation: Thanks to our Hard-Working Volunteers The Legal Front: Thanks to The handsome Dufferin McCarthy Tétrault Rooms at the Centre are now in Throughout the summer, the operation for events and pro- CCCC and its capable legal Page 18 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page October 2005 Crichton Cultural Community Centre Programs ® Fiitness & Wellllness One of the most popular all FITNESS FUSION: REJU- The Feldenkrais Method will places special focus on devel- time FITMOM™ classes. This VENATION OF BODY AND help you to reconnect with oping strength, endurance, bal- CARDIO KICKBOXING beginner to athlete program is SPIRIT your ability to move with ease, ance and correct body align- Carolle Laliberté modified to meet your fitness Louise Lettstrom-Hannant through a natural, exploratory ment in addition to flexibility Tel: 263-0539 level. Whether in a baby carri- Tel: 747-1514 learning process and learn how and relaxation. Monday & Wednesday er or lying next to you, your Mondays 9:00-10:00 am, to make any activity easier, 6:00-7:00 pm baby will participate in the September 12 - December 12 more effective, and more KUNDALINI YOGA $8/class class and provide progressive Wednesday 7:30-8:30 am, enjoyable. John Yazbeck, 747-8111 Mondays 7:30-9:00 pm, resistance to help you get lean September 12 - December 12 Yoga A Mid to high intensity kick- and strong. $100 for 13 sessions, or $10 On-going boxing inspired cardio workout drop-in $100 for 12 sessions, or $10 for Ages 15 to a fit 60+, this FITNESS: EARLY BIRD HATHA YOGA drop-in total body workout will WORK-OUT The focus here is functional fit- Andrè Casaubon, 744-4809 strengthen and tone muscles Louise Lettstrom-Hannant ness beginning with a 15 min Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm Kundalini Yoga was designed while burning fat. Tel: 747-1514 extended cardiovascular warm- $8 per session for the householder, those who Mondays, Tuesdays, up, moving into a fusion of live in the world, who have FITMOM 2 BE Thursdays 7:30-8.30 am Pilates, yoga postures and Hatha Yoga is a style of per- families and jobs, and who Cassandra Mactavish September 12 - December 12 strength exercises. Use exer- forming yoga postures that ini- want to balance the inner and Tel: 884-7800, $100 for 13 sessions cise balls, weights, and toning tially divides each posture into outer world. It is a yoga that www.fitmomcanada.com bands using a variety of breath- three stages: fits the busy lives most of us $168+GST for 12 sessions Louise will share her favorite ing techniques and balance lead. (rolling admission) music and choreography and exercises. The postures are performed Dance & Gymnastics Thursdays, 7:15-8:15 pm take you through a dynamic slowly and independently, so STRETCH & STRENGTH that participants can maximize warm up followed by 20 min- IRISH DANCE LESSONS FITMOM 2 BE class is utes of cardiovascular work Alex MacDonald, 562-4858 the benefits to their fullest with designed for women wanting each asana. This course is for WITH THE TAYLOR and 20 min of strength exercis- Monday 6:00-7:00 pm, SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE to stay healthy during pregnan- beginner and intermediate lev- es. Learn to use fitness balls, Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm, Suzanne Taylor T.C.R.G, cy. els. weights and toning bands to Saturdays 10:00-11:00 am Tel: 613-761-6260 FITMOM POST NATAL enhance muscular core $9 per class Email: suzanne@taylorirish- IYENGAR YOGA FITNESS strength, balance and postural dance.com; Internet: www.tay- Barbara Young, 728-8647 Cassandra Mactavish improvements. This year marks the 16th loririshdance.com $70 for 7 week sessions Tel: 884-7800 anniversary of this unique class Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:15 pm Sept 13 to Oct 25 www.fitmomcanada.com that combines dance, yoga and 14 week session/ $168.00 Nov 1to Dec 13 $168+GST for 12 sessions movement exercises to Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm (rolling admission) improve strength, flexibility, Irish dance lessons are avail- Levels 1 & 2 Thursdays, 11:00 am-noon balance and co-ordination. able to girls and boys of all Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9 pm ages. Irish dance is an excel- Levels 2 & 3 THE FELDENKRAIS® lent and fun way to strengthen Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:30 am METHOD and develop skills in music, Gentle Jill Ogilvie, 742-8262 tempo and rhythm, improve Mondays 10:00-11:00 am, physical coordination and to Yoga in the Iyengar tradition is Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm learn about the Irish culture based on the eight limbs of On-going through its tradition of dance. Astanga Yoga as interpreted by $72 for 8 weeks, or $10 drop- contemporary Yoga Master in B.K.S. Iyengar. Our teaching October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 19 Crichton Cultural Community Centre Programs KATHARINE ROBINSON Music & Drama Viisuall Arts Speciiall Events SCHOOL OF HIGHLAND DANCING DRAMA AND FIGURE PAINTING AND Katharine Robinson, MOVEMENT DRAWING INFANT AND CHILD CPR Director, 733-2206 Alix Sideris, 747-2766, John Jarrett, 594-0182, (Level ‘D’) Saturday 8:30 - 10:00 am, [email protected] [email protected] Erin Shaheen, 260-7309, Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm, Mondays, 4:30 -6:00 pm Wednesdays 9:30 am-12:30 [email protected] Saturday 12:30-1:30 pm, (1st semester: October 3 to pm October 30, 1:00-4:00 pm Special Workshops mid December) $40 for six classes $30 per person $180/semester CCCC Office: The Katharine Robinson In this workshop the model This Heart & Stroke Joanne Hughes School of Highland Dancing This class is for 14 - 17 year will sustain a pose over two Foundation course covers com- Community Facilitator offers classes in highland danc- olds. Focus in this class will be sessions for a total of six hours. mon types of infant & child- #307-200 Crichton Street ing, a traditional Scottish on acquiring drama, theatre, This will permit participants to hood injuries and tips on how Ottawa, Ontario K1M 1W2 dance form. The school has and movement skills, improvi- complete a painting or to do a to prevent them. Phone: 745-CRIC (2742) several professionally qualified sation, mask, scene and text number of sketches or draw- Fax: 745-4153 teachers, who train both recre- work. ings. eBAY SELLING 101 Email: [email protected] ational and competitive Joanne Hughes, 747-1587 or Alix Sideris is a professional General Interest dancers of all ages. Depending [email protected] actor from Montreal who has For more information on their interests and goals, CONVERSATIONAL Saturday October 8, about the Centre or pro- been working and teaching in dancers are prepared for annu- FRENCH 1:00-4:00 pm grams call 745-2742. To Ottawa for the last decade. Alix al examinations of the Richard Routhier, 745-0708 Cost: $100 register for a specific pro- has appeared at the National B.A.T.D., competition, chore- Wednesdays, 7:15 to 8:45 gram please call the Arts Centre, The Great ography and performance. pm Learn about the fascinating instructor. Canadian Theatre Company, Oct. 5 to Dec. 14 world of eBay. This workshop and with Odyssey Theatre. RHYTHMIC 10 sessions/$150 is designed for anybody who LIVING MEDITATION GYMNASTICS would like to sell on the DRUM CIRCLE WORKSHOP Sing Xinhong Jin, 741-8808, Whether you plan a trip to world’s largest on-line garage Nancy Porteous and Corinne Andre Casaubon, 744-4809 [email protected], France or just want to practice sale. Davison Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, www.rhythmicgymnastics.ca your French, this course will [email protected] November 1 – 22 Fridays, 5:30-7:30 pm give you the opportunity to TRADITIONAL CHINESE Fridays, 8:00-9:30 pm, $40 for course (includes hand- Saturdays 11:15-12:45 pm, learn or to improve French MEDICINE AND Oct. 2, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 outs) On-going Conversation in a relaxed and ACUPUNCTURE $4 a night $8.50/hr, 12 week Fall Session casual atmosphere. Dr Chad Sheehy ND, Bring your own hand drum This four week program allows 850-4775, and percussion instruments. the participants the opportunity This program is a beautiful, EDEN: A WALDORF [email protected] to experience and understand fun and fit introduction for HOME SCHOOLING Cost $10, or $5 and a non-per- SING, DANCE & PLAY the nature and practice of yoga girls aged 4 and up to the sport INITIATIVE ishable food item Caroline Elson, 282-7905 meditation. These sessions will of Rhythmic Gymnastics. Camille Lechasseur, Thursday Oct 20 7-8:30 PM Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am give each individual the chance Unmatched for its elegant, Tel: 789-5743 $80 for 10 weeks to develop their own personal expressive, precise and grace- Fridays 9:30 am - 1:00 pm The course will provide a gen- practice and enjoy the benefits ful movements, Rhythmic $200 per child, second child is eral understanding of This program is for toddlers (1 of the peaceful and calming Gymnastics is choreographed $150 Traditional Chinese Medicine yr.-3 yrs.) their parents or care- effects of group meditations. to music and accompanied by theory with emphasis on the givers. This class is fun and colourful hoops, balls, ropes, This seven week session will use of acupuncture. There will interactive and begins with a ribbons, clubs and scarves. allow home schooling parents be a live-model demonstration song circle, some interactive with children between the ages of Facial Rejuvenation singing, dancing to music, with of 3 and 7 to come together, Cosmetic Acupuncture, with instruments or other props, and share ideas and bring Steiner opportunities for discussion exploring some traditional Waldorf into a community set- and a question and answer childhood games. ting. period.

DR. C. AUBIN

Designer Clothing for All Occasions: Ready-to-Wear Designer Labels and Made to Order. Specialising in Weddings, Casual,Proms Page 2 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 World Pavilion later this NECA year. NECA has expressed NEW EDINBURGH NEWS to the NCC its concern is published five times a year by the New Edinburgh Community Alliance President about possible alternative Mailing Address: P.O. Box 74038, Ottawa, K1M 2H9 Gemma uses of the building and the Publication dates: Oct. 1, Dec. 1, Feb. 1, April 1, June 1 Kerr surrounding property. For Deadlines: Sept. 10, Nov. 10, Jan. 10, March 10, May 10 more information check out Editor: Cindy Parkanyi, 13 Avon Lane Reports Jane Heintzman’s article on Tel: 745-8734, Fax: 745-4766 page 1. E-mail: [email protected] Finally, a small piece of Advertising Manager: Pierre Toussignant, 741-2582 I hope that you all had a increase in population good news. The new NECA Distribution Manager: Charles Wesley-James, 746-7060 great summer and were able would be beneficial to retail- Board decided at their June Business Reporter: Jane Heintzman, 741-0276 to take advantage of some of ers on Beechwood. meeting to scrap the NECA Breezy Bits Editor: John Jarecsni, 741-9905 the wonderful weather that However, there is likely to membership fee of $10. This Printed in Renfrew, Ontario by Runge Newspapers, Inc. we have had this year. be a significant effect on change will bring NECA This summer has not traffic around Beechwood Volunteers Wanted at the NEN into line with Community been as quiet as some. The even after a direct road link Council and 4Cs, neither of As our list of advertisers has wish to advertise? Are Beechwood Design Plan has to the Vanier Parkway is whom charge people for expanded substantially in changes needed in the ad? been quietly moving for- opened up. The proposed membership. recent years, we would ben- etc.) are encouraged to get in ward. The City now has building heights (up to 24 efit greatly from a little touch with Pierrette software that can provide stories) are very high com- NECA more help in this depart- Tousignant at 741-2582 or realistic three dimensional pared to most of the sur- MEETINGS: ment. Readers who could [email protected]. It’s a street plans including all rounding area. This looks spare an hour or two every simple task and has the buildings and trees, and this like a repeat of some of the All Welcome second month to call a small added benefit of developing has helped the steering com- situations we have encoun- All members of the com- group of our advertisers ongoing acquaintances with mittee to visualise and eval- tered in the past, where munity are welcome at the before each issue (do they merchants in the area. uate different development development runs rampant monthly meetings and are options along Beechwood and goes too far. encouraged to volunteer wherever their interests lead and on roads linked to it. On the subject of traffic, them. If there is an item you There will be a public meet- NECA recently was notified would like to have discussed, ing on the evening of that the City will be imple- please call Gemma Kerr, October 5 where the City menting traffic calming President at 745-7928 to have it put on the agenda. will present draft plans for measures on Crichton near For the forseeable future the future of the street and Beechwood, and on meetings will be held on look for community input. I Dufferin as part of the cur- Mondays at the Fieldhouse, encourage you to attend and 193 Stanley. Changes will be rent road construction activ- posted on bulletin boards at make your opinions known. ities. The slowing of traffic the Fieldhouse and 200 A proposal for a very will make our neighbour- Crichton. large development (800 hood safer for all. The meeting date is the third Monday of every month units) on Landry Street in Some of you may have at 7 p.m.: Vanier is likely to have as seen the announcement by much impact on the neigh- the National Capital October 17 bourhood as the Design Commission about the clo- Plan, if it goes ahead. The sure of the Canada and the November 21 Your NECA Representatives 2005-2006

Pauline Bogue, 742-6966 [email protected] Island Lodge Liaison Rick Findlay, 747-8081 [email protected] Traffic John Jarecsni, 741-9905 [email protected] Treasurer Gemma Kerr, 745-7928 [email protected] President Gail McEachern, 749-8420 Development & Heritage Catherine Mirsky, 741-8967 [email protected] Friends of NE Park David Paget, 746-8341 [email protected] David Sacks, 740-0650 [email protected]

Ex officio: Jonathan Blake, 842-9792 [email protected] Intensification Ed Browell, 457-9941 [email protected] Friends of NE Park Chair Michael Histed, 741-1660 [email protected] Neighbourhood Watch Joanne Hughes, 745-2742 [email protected] CCCC Program Co-ord. Daphne Hope [email protected] Past President Kim Illman [email protected] Community Council Chair Andrew Kerr [email protected] Webmaster Jacques Legendre, 580-2483 [email protected] City Councillor Cindy Parkanyi [email protected] New Edinburgh News JohanRudnik,749-2811 [email protected] CCCC President Page 20 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 ized by Caroline Elson and her team of dedicated volunteers. Over 400 people came to the CCCC to participate in lantern making workshops and another 300 children attended lantern continued from page 1 workshops at 3 library branch- Cardinal of Mood Moss es and the Rockcliffe Park Flowers made a beautiful Child Care Centre. We are mushroom lantern installation. offering facilitated workshops As well, the members of the throughout the year. Lantern Dragon Eyes dragon boat team making workshops are a great generously allowed Lumière to idea for work or social func- decorate and use their boat for tions so please call the office the evening. for more information. Many people showed up car- A special thank you goes to rying their lanterns, made at New Edinburgh community one of the workshops organ- Photos: dyannewilson.com residents Peter Honeywell, like information on how to Hilary Armstrong, Cheryl donate to the festival please Green, Cecile Latour, David call the CCCC office. Harley, and the Burchill fami- Also, if you would like to ly, who helped with work- participate in LUMIÈRE 2006, shops, lantern making, and please call the CCCC office at with set up and clean up. 745-2742. A Lumière installa- Please check out the Lumière tion team will be meeting website at www.lumiereot- monthly (starting in October) tawa.com for pictures of the to work on a large installation. event, information about the performers, and to leave your Join us next summer at the feedback about the festival. Third Annual Ottawa Lumière If you are interested in pur- Festival in Stanley Park on chasing a ready-made lantern, Saturday August 12th, 2006. a star lantern kit or a fabulous festival t shirt or if you would October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 21

Photos: Mike Young www.ravensview.ca

Thank you to our sponsors! Finally, all the festival sponsors deserve special thanks for sup- porting the festival: Mood Moss Flowers Danny's Bar and Grill Bread and Roses Bakery The Purple Crayon Beechwood Canada Service Dale Smith Gallery Station The Physical Therapy Institute The New Edinburgh Pub Thyme & Time's Past Epicuria Lester’s Barber Shop Greentree & Co. Crichton Community Council Beechwood Optometry NECA Piccolo Grande Mail Boxes Etc. (Beechwood) A better Frame of Mind Bridgehead Coffee The Works Books on Beechwood

LESTER’S YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD BARBER SHOP North America’s Fastest Growing MON. - THURS. - FRI. - 7:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. TUES. - WED. - 8:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Automotive Sevice Association SATURDAY - 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. !"#!$$%&'()'%"#%*#+%,)-#!./,'&(R$#1%$)#23'44/5#!6)%.%)'7/#8/&-"'&'("R$#+/)9%,3'": 8-,%6:-#;"/#$)/.#*%,#?($)#("5#!&&6,()/#!6)%.%)'7/#@'(:"%$'$ 13 Beechwood Telephone: 745-9623 Page 22 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 CCCC Announces Dance Classes Exhibition by Ottawa Area The CCCC is happy to wel- Bernadette Short School of and a Member of the Judges Sculptors come two dance programs to Irish Dance. Suzanne compet- Panel of the Scottish Official October 23-30, 2005 at the free and the public is wel- the centre. We hope that these ed at the championship level in Board of Highland Dancing Crichton Cultural come. Meet the many artists programs will encourage competitions in Canada and (SOBHD). Initially, the School Community Centre: who will be in attendance youngsters and their parents to the United States. Suzanne has started in the Robinson’s fami- “Dimensions 2005”, is a throughout the show to dis- participate in these and other over ten years of Irish dance ly home with 10 students. juried annual group show to cuss their work, techniques Centre activities. teaching experience and is cer- Today it has grown into a celebrate the work of the and inspiration. The Taylor School of Irish tified (T.C.R.G.) and registered strong and vibrant dancing National Capital Network of Established in 1984, The Dance officially opened in through An Coimisiún Le school with more than 50 stu- Sculptors (NCNS). This National Capital Network of September 2002. Irish dance dents ranging in age from 4 to year’s show, entitled Sculptors (NCNS) is an lessons are available to girls 54. “Figuratively Speaking”, is an Ottawa-based organization of and boys of all ages and adults. Classes are offered for both exploration in the beauty, some of the Ottawa area’s Irish dance is an excellent and recreation and competition. complexity and emotion of leading professional and ama- fun way to strengthen and The Katharine Robinson the human form, ranging from teur sculptors, who produce develop skills in music, tempo School prepares dancers for the highly rep- innovative and rhythm, improve physical the annual examination of the resentative to works in coordination and to learn about BATD, and for local, regional the very bronze, stone, the Irish culture through its tra- and international dancing com- abstract. wood, steel, dition of dance. petitions and demonstrations. Over 40 new clay, resins, With a focus on deportment, Training for professional and exciting glass and plas- footwork and rhythm, students examinations is also part of the works will be ter. The begin by learning the funda- curriculum. shown in the NCNS’s man- mentals, which include hop In August 2005, several spacious set- date is to two, threes and sevens. dancers traveled to Scotland to ting of the increase Dancers move onto more diffi- compete and perform, and to Dufferin Room awareness and cult steps in reels, jigs and slip dance for and meet with her in the Crichton appreciation jigs. Additionally, students Majesty the Queen. Cultural for the sculp- learn a variety of the Ceili Participation in a wide range of Community tural arts and to dances such as the four-hand Rincí Gaelacha in Dublin, concerts and competitions Centre at 200 provide a reel, Humours of Bandon, Ireland. She is a member of the gives dancers, young and Crichton venue for Walls of Limerick and Sweets Irish Dance Teachers young at heart, self-confidence Street. There is ample free sculptors to meet and learn of May. During the second Association of North America and pride in themselves and parking around the building. from each other. Our mem- year of lessons dancers are and the Irish Dance Teachers their accomplishments. This is The show opens Sunday, bers meet monthly and pro- introduced to hard shoe, which Association of Canada. what the School is all about. October 23 at 1:00 pm with vide support to each other is a leather shoe with solid taps Suzanne currently directs the the vernissage from 4:00pm - regarding the sourcing of on the toe. Taylor School of Irish Dance Classes at CCCC: 8:00 pm. The gallery space materials, services and show Dancers perform at several in Ottawa. Saturday 8:30 - 10:00 am, will be open daily from 10:00 opportunities to further their community events including Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm, am - 5:00 pm. Admission is art. the Annual Taylor School of Classes at CCCC: Thursday Saturday 12:30-1:30 pm, Irish Dance open house. evenings from 7:15 to 8:15 Special Workshops Students also participate in p.m. 14 week session/ local competitions or Feisanna. $168.00. Contact Suzanne For more information, con- Competitions are a great way Taylor at: 613.761.6260. tact Katharine Robinson, to demonstrate and test what www.tayloririshdance.com Director, Life Member of the you have learned and to meet British Association of Teachers other Irish dancers from the The Katharine Robinson of Dancing (BATD) Ottawa area and from across School of Highland Dancing Member of the Judges Panel of North America. was founded in 1968. The the Scottish Official Board of Suzanne Taylor started her Director, Ms. Katharine Highland Dancing (SOBHD) Irish dance career at the age of Robinson, is a Life Member of Tel: (613) 733-2206, 4 years in Ottawa. She contin- the British Association of http://www.mondenet.com/~d ued her dance training with the Teachers of Dancing (BATD) ancer/

http://www.madeleinemeilleur.onmpp.ca October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 23 By Amelia Purdy The majority of the players Hockey and lacrosse are Cricket: Alive and Well at who show up in their whites Canada’s official national The grounds of Rideau Hall Hall. London’s Marylebone ping eleven ways to strike out, every Saturday and Sunday sports. Baseball, soccer, bas- are always open to cricket Cricket Team, whose club cre- making for a very strategic and each summer are from the ketball, and Canada’s own players and have been for the ated the games’ first rules in carefully played game. Caribbean and India; whereas, unique brand of football are past 139 years. Approximately the 1700s, played on the In 1872, Dr. G.W. Grace, British, Australian and played from coast-to-coast. 200 local players compete at grounds this August. who has been called the Babe Canadian-born players are the Yet, there is another quite dif- minority. There are no borders ferent sport often overlooked among players; lawyers play by many Canadians that takes along with taxi drivers who up official residence at Rideau play along with students. Hall every summer: cricket. One of the best local cricket If you are ever looking for a players of his time was Dr. relaxing and enjoyable week- Bruce Lang, who once scored end afternoon, you’ll find it on 111 and 109 for the Ottawa the sidelines of the cricket Valley Cricket Club in his pitch. Basking in the sun, lis- 1953 season. “The nicest tening to the swing of the bat cricket I’ve ever played has and the crack of the ball, the been in Ottawa,” he has said. quick feet of the batter and the “I’ve played with as many as applause from onlookers and eight nationalities on our team. teammates – can you believe You have people from all over it’s all just minutes away from the world and there is absolute- ? ly no concern of where you Cricket matches are thrown came from.” by the Governor General every So although a very tradition- Saturday and Sunday from al game from our mother coun- May until September in a tra- try and played on the very tra- dition going back to 1866 Photo: Peter Glasgow ditional grounds of our when Lord Viscount Monck, Rideau Hall. For many individ- A common misconception Ruth of cricket, played at the Governor General’s residence, Canada’s first Governor uals, it is a family affair, with about the game is that it is slow Rideau Hall and, according to cricket in Ottawa has come to General, created the first crick- grandfathers, fathers, brothers, and played as a leisurely sport. the Windsor Star, scored 70 reflect the very modern and et pitch on the grounds of and sons all playing. Many But life’s quicker pace has runs. Although 70 is high, multicultural country Canada Rideau Hall. In Ottawa today, take the game so seriously that sped up the modern game, Grace regularly scored more has become since Viscount the original cricket pitch at weddings are scheduled making it more enjoyable and than 100 runs and so on that Monck first laid the original Rideau Hall has been joined by around the matches. There are entertaining. When contrasted day he presented his bat to the cricket pitch at Rideau Hall. a second pitch on Lynda Lane also bigwig major cricket with baseball, where it only bowler who struck him out. by near the Ottawa General teams from England that play takes three strikes for a player That bat now belongs to the Amelia Purdy is a student of Hospital. within the gates of Rideau to be out, cricket takes a whop- Cricket Council. journalism at uOttawa.

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Sunday, December 11th Page 24 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 Grandparents Day kicks off RPPS Book Fair 2005 By Rebecca Gwyn For their part, grandparents the school to explore favourite books for children and adults. Each year Fair organizers When the school bell rang on and guests were brimming books, exchange stories and, This year’s Rockcliffe Book hold a Fall Book Drive, which June 3rd, the 400 plus students with joy at seeing the children of course, read. Principal Fair takes place on November will take place this year on at RPPS were eager to greet in this great learning environ- Denis Delorme walked 4, 5 and 6, 2005 at the RPPS October 22. Their team of their grandparents and guests. ment. Coming from as far as through the school, noting how gymnasium (Queen Juliana community volunteers will Jackets and sweaters were Vancouver, Montreal and attentive the children were as Hall) located at 370 pick up book fair materials at quickly hung up and lunch Springfield Road. For more your home between 9:00 AM boxes were tucked in cubbies. information on hours and and 1:00PM on October 22. “Oma, Opa, Grandma, Papie, activities, you can visit our All you have to do is call in whatever you are called, WEL- website at www.rockclif- advance at 749-7128, provide COME to our school”, began febookfair.com or contact one your address, and leave the the morning announcements. of our co-chairs, Peggy Ainslie items outside in plain view for More than 75 grandparents at 742-1309 or Maggie Knaus swift pick up. You are also wel- and residents of the Elizabeth at 742-7925. come to drop off your book Bruyère Health Centre were Donations of used books donations at RPPS during guests of honour at Rockcliffe (both children and adult school hours (8 am to 4 pm), Park Public School (RPPS) to books) as well as puzzles, located at 350 Buena Vista celebrate the joy of reading. games and audiovisual materi- Ave. If you have a large vol- Grandparents Day marked the al (tapes and cds) all year ume of books to donate and official kick-off for Book Fair round are gratefully accepted. need assistance, please contact 2005 and was a great way to Proceeds from Book Fair are Erma Duchemin at 749-7128 illustrate this year’s theme: London, Ontario, many grand- the grandparents read, and the used to support literacy and to coordinate the pick up of “Generations of Readers”. parents were thrilled to be pride of the grandparents as other programs at RPPS as your donation. As the students guided their invited to come to school they heard the children read. well as to provide grants to Thank you for supporting guests through the hallways, again. Some brought their “It was a great moment in edu- other Ottawa area schools for this great community event! cries of “here’s a picture I favourite books while others cation”, he said afterward. their literacy programs. painted Grandma!” and “this is beamed as their grandchild “Reading is the primary build- where I hang up my coat read to them in French for the ing block of education. To fos- Grandad” could be heard first time. They marveled at the ter the love of reading and to throughout the school. The layout of the school and the bridge the gap between young children were on their best variety of the courses taught to and old through this event is behaviour, anxious to shine the children, and how fun truly special”. and share a special morning learning seemed to be, “so dif- Fostering the love of reading with their grandparents as well ferent from when we went to is one of the fundamental goals as with the guests from the school”, one grandparent said. of the Rockcliffe Book Fair, Elizabeth Bruyere Health For the next two hours, small now in its 44th year. Every Centre. groups were formed all over autumn, the school gymnasi- um is turned into one of Ontario’s largest book fairs, featuring thousands of used October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 25 Hurricane Katrina: Local Donations Report from St. Brigid School Bring “Little” Comforts to Victims St. Brigid School enjoyed a and promoting reading enjoy- very successful year in 2004- ment. By Julie Vanderschot about $1,000,000 worth of American neighbours’ lives by 2005, and with the help of the In the coming year 2005- “Imagine….a day without toi- goods to ensure that the cargo giving so very little.” Thanks Parent Council, school board, 2006, St. Brigid will continue let paper and a toothbrush.” plane is fully loaded. to all contributors and those and staff were able to make with its greenification pro- That thought – and the reality The campaign has enabled who assisted in the collection. some significant improve- gram and will be expanding that the victims of Hurricane the students to make a tangible And Tracey is not contented ments to play facilities and student participation in both Katrina face a lack of basic contribution and, by bringing to stop there. Plans are already student-based programming. greenification and recycling necessities everyday - sparked With generous parental endeavours. an idea for a local campaign to donations of plants, our Our school received a help our American neighbours Grade 6 class of 2005 estab- $7,500 grant from the in the wake of a huge disaster. lished beautiful school gar- Catholic Education Tracey Burton, a parent at dens at the front of the school, Foundation of the OCCSB to Rockcliffe Park Public School and in the kindergarten areas. support a science and technol- and resident of Rockcliffe Individual classes joined in ogy endeavour for selected Park, spearheaded a drive to this greening project to add Grade 5 and 6 students who collect basic hygiene essentials other plant beds and the would benefit from after through the local schools. development of indoor seed school academic support and Students at St. Brigid’s, Fern gardens. The Parent Council opportunities to build self Hill, Elmwood, Ashbury, and was very active in its fund esteem and confidence in the Rockcliffe Park Public raising campaigns and was math, science, and technolo- schools were invited to bring able to finance the installation gy areas. This staff-led proj- in donations of toilet paper, of outdoor basketball hoops ect will begin in late toothpaste and toothbrushes, in both the primary and junior September and will also soap, shampoo, deodorant, dia- yards. These additions have include university mentors. pers and any other related been very well used and Further efforts will be made items. respected by our student pop- based on literacy grants to A team led by Chris ulation. Our school board improve numeracy and litera- Troughton, a local resident Staff Photo provided financial support for cy at St. Brigid. Finally, the and owner of Millennium Tracey Burton gets a hand from some Rockcliffe Park Public school students. an expanded breakfast pro- school administration and Limousine Services, has char- gram and an in-class tutoring staff, working jointly with tered a plane, with the fuel and such basic items such as toilet underway for another ship- program involving university Parent Council will be look- pilots also generously donated, paper to donate, given them a ment which will include addi- and college students. The ing into a 2-3 year plan to that will fly to the affected real sense of how much was tional area schools. Tracey focus in these initiatives was improve the play areas for the region on September 27 to lost in the wrath of Hurricane wants to spread the message on improving literacy skills students at the school. deliver the donated goods. Katrina. As Tracey said, that “kid’s can make a differ- Hundreds of items have been “Now, let’s imagine how we ence” -- and she is there to help collected through the schools. can make a very big difference them do just that. Bravo Giant Tiger is contributing in the quality of many of our Tracey! Page 26 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 attempt to respond to the fed- home heating system carried Environmental Stewardship Blooms eral government’s “One Tonne out under the One Tonne Challenge” by taking action to Challenge Programme, and reduce their household energy - baseline readings for natu- in Cardinal Glen consumption and cut back on ral gas, electricity and water By Jane Heintzman virtually every beloved object bi-weekly garbage collection, green-house gas (ghg) emis- consumption. If all Canadians were to follow in the house was renamed “Jo- the Robertsons’ example is sions. The various steps in this To mention just a few of the the lead of the residents of Ann” in her honour! proof positive that this is read- process and the conservation many initiatives the Cardinal Glen as environmen- Look Ma’: No Garbage! ily achievable. And no, they initiatives it has entailed over Robertsons have taken to tal stewards and energy con- The Robertsons made the don’t spend their entire lives the past 18 months are record- improve the energy efficiency servationists, meeting the news just over a year ago for compacting, composting, ed in detail in their “Kyoto of their household and cut “One Tonne Challenge” flow- their extraordinary efforts to returning and recycling: rather Home Diary,” the 8 instal- back on their ghg emissions: ing from Canada’s commit- cut back on their household’s they estimate that about an ments of which appeared in the - installation of a new, high ments under the Kyoto Accord production of garbage for the hour a week is invested in sep- Manor Park Chronicle efficiency natural gas furnace would be a piece of cake landfill (Couple Trashes arating garbage. between March 2004 and - gradual replacement of all (organic cake, of course!) Garbage Pickup Ritual, Hugh is hopeful that September 2005. incandescent light bulbs with Cardinal Court is a compact Toronto Star, Thursday, Jan.22, Cardinal Glen may soon be The first stage in the process compact fluorescent lights community on the edge of 2004). By means of an ener- brought into the Compost + involved a number of baseline (CFL’s, available from Manor Park off St. Laurent getic and conscientious appli- pilot project with an added measurements to determine EcoEnergy Choices Ottawa) Blvd. Among its longer-term cation of the three R’s- variant involving voluntary their existing energy consump- - cooling their home, not residents are Jo-Ann and Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – participation in bi-weekly tion patterns and emissions with an energy guzzling Air Hugh Robertson, a remark- combined with an ambitious garbage collection (“Spare a levels, and identify areas for Conditioning system, but by able couple who have already home composting programme Week and Win”). improvement. These baseline means of awnings; portable made their mark as committed (summer and winter), they Conscientious households not measurements included: fans; the installation of environmentalists and educa- managed to produce only 2 in need of weekly collection - an Energy Audit under the wrought iron lattice-style front tors in their respective fields. NRC’s Energuide for Houses door which allows cool air to Hugh was a distinguished ...they managed to produce only 2 bags of Programme circulate at night; and mini- teacher of humanities at garbage between April 2000 and January 2004. - an infrared scan by spectral mizing indoor cooking (who coinci- analysis to identify areas of - converting their electrical dentally–or perhaps not–taught bags of garbage, one of them can put a flag out every second exterior heat loss cook top stove to a natural gas Sean McAdam, a pioneer in kitchen-sized, between April garbage day as opposed to - installation of a watt meter unit and adding a small con- the realm of biodiesel fuel who 2000 and January 2004. They their regular garbage. The pilot rented from the EnviroCentre vection oven which uses sub- is profiled in this issue), and were deservedly rewarded for project is currently operating to track the energy consump- stantially less electricity than a Jo-Ann an early childhood their efforts with an award in the wards of Peter Hume tion of their appliances regular oven educator who taught for a from the City of Ottawa. If and Maria McRae. - installation by Ottawa - hang drying their clothes number of years at the former City Councillors are in any Meeting the One Tonne Hydro of an interval meter to throughout the winter, both to Manor Park Pre-School. Her doubt about the feasibility of Challenge Head On monitor energy consumption cut back on the electricity pint-sized students included cutting back the current (ludi- The Robertsons’ most recent at 5 minute intervals required to run a dryer, and to our eldest son whose devotion crous) four bags per week environmental project has been - an assessment of the carbon add humidity to the dry winter to her was such that for a time, limit, or indeed of introducing a well-planned and concerted dioxide emissions from their air (hence less need for a

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Champagne Gala $60 Friday, November 11 12:30 - 5 (advance tickets only) Saturday, November 12 10 - 5 Thursday, November 10 6 - 9 pm Sunday, November 13 11 - 5 Ticket price includes Weekend Pass Weekend Pass $15 FOR ALL TICKETS PLEASE CALL: Adult Day Pass $10 (613) 749-6761 EXT. 299 Senior/Student Day Pass $5 In Rockcliffe Park, 2 minutes from Rideau Hall. October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 27 humidifier) as crusaders in their tightly getic efforts of this core group, verting” interlopers in the area - homeowners use 10 times - cutting back on water con- knit Cardinal Glen community. membership within Cardinal such as electrical workers, more chemical pesticides per sumption through the installa- This past February, a small Glen has been steadily grow- delivery truck drivers and acre than farmers. tion of low flush toilets and collection of like-minded envi- ing and is now close to 100 snow removal crews. As the In recognition of their envi- low flow showers heads; the ronmentalists congregated at individuals ranging in age cold weather approaches, here ronmental activism, Hydro use of a rain barrel to store the home of Helen Zettel, and from Connie Elton at 94 to are a few facts from their infor- Ottawa recently invited the water for the vegetable garden; a neighbourhood environmen- Helen’s daughter Hannah mation package which all of us residents of Cardinal Glen to and siphoning bath water to tal group was born. The group Zettel at 5. drivers should bear in mind: be the first Ottawa community water their trees and shrubs - a car engine needs only 30 to participate in a pilot project - replacement of their dish seconds to warm up involving the use of “smart washer and clothes washer - 10 seconds of idling uses up meters”. The current plan is to with new longer lasting, ener- more gas than restarting your have 800,000 of these meters gy efficient European models engine installed in Ontario by the end and - an idling vehicle emits 20 of 2007, with full coverage - last, but far from least since times more air pollution than throughout the province com- driving accounts for at least one travelling 50 km/hr. pleted by 2010. The meters, 50% of the ghg emissions gen- The group’s packages on which were installed in partic- erated by each individual, pesticide use, which were ipating Cardinal Glen homes at replacement of their 13 year colourfully decorated by a the end of August, store indi- old Volvo with a clean burning, number of the neighbourhood vidual power consumption energy efficient Toyota Prius, children, included information data which homeowners can powered by a gas/electricity from the City and from various retrieve via the internet or by hybrid engine and estimated to environmental organizations phone to keep close track of generate just under 2000 kg. of Hugh Robertson and Denise Rackus with their Hybrids. such as the World Wildlife their consumption patterns, ghg per year, in contrast to the Fund. While the NEN has and hopefully make the neces- 5000 kg. produced by the was recently named Cercle Among their regular initia- published a number of recent sary modifications in their Volvo. Glenviro Circle (reflecting its tives is a monthly bilingual articles on the risks of pesti- habits. Given their record to The list goes on, but you get bilingual character), the win- newsletter distributed through- cide use, including our recent date, it seems safe to assume the picture: far from being sim- ning entry in a neighbourhood out “the Glen” and dealing report on organic food produc- that the residents of Cardinal ply strident, bumper-sticker naming contest which was with such issues as the envi- tion (June 2005), a couple of Glen will use these new toys to bedecked environmental lob- concluded on their highly suc- ronmental and health impacts facts from the Cardinal Glen the best possible environmen- byists, the Robertsons are seri- cessful “Open Gardens Day” of idling, pesticide use, the package bear repeating: tal advantage! ous about this energy chal- at the end of August. need for a city-wide expansion - some commonly used lawn Interested readers who would lenge and prepared to put their In addition to Helen Zettel of the organics collection pro- products are known causes of like to find out more about this time and resources (both intel- and Jo-Ann and Hugh gramme (Compost +) and the cancers of the kidney; testicles; energetic group, have a look at lectual and financial) into Robertson (Hugh is now offi- introduction of “smart stomach; colon; prostate and some of its information pack- doing their part as a family to cially acting as Secretary), the meters” by Ottawa Hydro to liver, as well as of reproductive ages, or even suggest other help meet Canada’s Kyoto core group includes Denise permit consumers to closely and immune system disorders; environmental issues in need commitments. Rackus, a former teacher and track their energy consumption - pesticides pose a serious of their attention, are welcome So how did they do? The proud Prius driver who is patterns and (one hopes) make threat to groundwater, birds, to get in touch with Glenviro final instalment in the Kyoto President of Cercle Glenviro the necessary reductions. insects, fish and animals, Circle President Denise Home Diary series appeared in Circle, Bob Butcher and The package on idling, which including of course our Rackus at the latest edition of the Manor Connie Elton, Jo-Ann’s moth- included information from the beloved household pets; and [email protected]. Park Chronicle (September er who, at the age of ninety- City and the province, urges 2005). In a nutshell: four, is a committed environ- the community to become a - the Robertsons’ annual ghg mental activist with plans to “No Idling Zone,” and so far emissions were estimated at launch a group of her own in members have had some suc- just over 3 Tonnes per person, her home community in cess in spreading their mes- in contrast to the 5.7 Tonnes Huntsville. Thanks to the ener- sage and occasionally “con- which is the average for Ontario residents; - their “eco-footprint”, or the amount of productive land required to support 1 human being, a calculation reflecting energy consumption patterns, was mapped by local architect Jane Thompson, who has recently carried out a CMHC- November 11, 12 & 13, 2005 funded study of the energy impact of 20 Lindenlea homes. The resulting estimate was approximately 4.3 hectares per Friday 6 pm - 10 pm person, or half the Ottawa Saturday 10 am - 6 pm average of 8.6. (At 7.25 Sunday 11 am - 5 pm hectares/person, Canada’s average eco-footprint is third highest in the world after the Canada’s Foremost Formal, United Arab Emirates and the Country & Decorative Arts U.S.A.). Dealers Present Exceptional, Even these results reportedly Unique & Eclectic Antiques. don’t reflect the Robertsons’ most recent energy efficiency initiatives, but by any stan- La Cité collégiale dards they set an impressive Building H example for the rest of us. 801 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa (between Montreal & Ogilvie Roads) Cercle Glenviro Circle Admirable as the Information: 749-4952 Robertsons’ conservation [email protected] www.antiquesevents.com efforts are, they are not alone Page 28 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 or sugar cane waste which is ger, shampoo ginger, dasheen Grenada - My Kind of Country then used either as compost or and Japanese pagoda are just to fire up the sugar cane juice. some of the common-place By Bruce Sach and that Ronald Regan probably functional. Since 1785, a sweet Exactly twelve days later, the Grenadian plants you’ll see Carole Jobin couldn’t have found the smell has been hanging in the finest, non-exported Jack Iron growing here along with “My daughter looked at me Caribbean island of Grenada air thanks to the oldest distill- rum produced, 75% proof dozens of varieties of palm and and said ‘Are we going to on a map of the world. The ery in the Caribbean. ready for bottling or use as bamboo. Grenadians have a die?” Kennedy was describing resulting invasion was, until Following the Caribbean rocket fuel. generous definition of indige- to me the afternoon on September, 2004 the most sig- model, rum making has always Nearby is another vestige of nous plants; anything that has September 7, 2004 when nificant event to have hap- been important in Grenada. At the past, the now forgotten been here since the colonial Hurricane Ivan hit his house. pened in recent Grenadian his- River Antoine, in central Pearls Airport. Officially period. My favorites were the His home and over 90 per cent tory. Grenada became a pawn Grenada you can visit the old- closed to air traffic, it was the fat pork trees, Mother-in-law’s of buildings in Grenada were in the Cold War, and it was in est functioning rum distillery international airport during the Tongue and Old Man’s Balls. damaged. Seven months later 1983, that 1,900 US troops dis- in the West Indies, in the 1979-83 Grenadine experi- Alas, the latter was dead. he still doesn’t have a proper lodged the Soviet and Cuban Western Hemisphere, if the ment with socialism. Rusting, Grenada has a law that disal- roof, home telephone or much interests who had gathered guides are accurate. One thing Russian-built Cuban airplanes lows hotels taller than palm of a job. Kennedy was our there to influence political is certain - nothing has been now compete with grazing trees and another that forbids Grenadian tour guide. developments. changed at the distillery since cows along the old airstrip private beaches. Unlike the bil- When Grenada makes the Now debris in the form of the 18th century. The original news, it has a knack for mak- abandoned tanks and aircraft British water wheel stills pow- But in Grenada you can get a good room, with ing a big splash. litter the island. Fortunately, ers the crushing of sugar cane kitchenette and a balcony overlooking the two Although he invaded the not all of the island’s rusting and a tiny hand-pushed trolley country in 1983, it is rumoured mechanical relics are non- is used to transport the baggas mile long beach for $100 US a night. which is still open - a home lion-dollar view on Grand mainly for drag racing and a Anse Beach, the Portici Beach lover’s lane. Police still man offers a secluded, intimate spot the place in case smugglers try to escape. Located at the end to land here but squatters have of a dead end road Laluna is taken over the land. On the the only hotel on this tiny road, er tarmac, everyone is beach. Although no beach in still talking about the revolu- Grenada is private, the one at tion of the 1980s and the ensu- the Laluna on Portici Beach ing American ‘intervention’. feels like it. Charles Hossle, Grand Anse Beach has bil- the manager, stresses that lion-dollar views of St.George, “unlike other hotels on the capital. Yes, if this beach Grenada, there is absolutely no existed in Europe the rooms dress code”. You can order any would cost a fortune. But in meal at any time of day or just Grenada you can get a good curl up in one of the room, with kitchenette and a Indonesian day beds and spend balcony overlooking the two the day reading or watching mile long beach for $100 US a the waves roll in. “We encour- night. The Soviets built their age people to do nothing.” command post just above here, If you feel like doing, say, and today many of the finest something - head up to the restaurants are perched along northern island of Carriacou the beach. Restaurants on the for the Parang Festival just beach serve up Grenadian Fish before Christmas. This three- soup, mahimahi and day event reminds us of how Christophine tart with nutmeg locals used to spread the news ice cream. (and gossip) by forming Although only 8 by 16 miles ‘parang’ bands singing about Grenada devotes roughly half everything from the inanities of its area to natural parks, of local politicians to the stray- where no one lives and there ing of errant spouses. are no camp grounds. Walking And if you stray too far from around Grand Etang pond, our Carriacou, you’ll be in another guide Kennedy used his country - St. Vincent and the machete (or cutlass, as locals Grenadines. Should this hap- call it) to save our pants from pen to you don’t miss out on the razor grass or muchembe. visiting the Tobago Cays, an “Things grow so fast in absolute perfect playground Grenada that if you stand still, for snorkeling, sailing and pure you’ll take root,” Kennedy relaxation with the most beau- admonished. As we trekked tifully colored water you’re along in ankle deep red mud, I ever likely to see. realized he wasn’t exaggerat- In the same waters the movie ing. Pirates of the Caribbean was For the viewing of vegetation filmed, the local pirate ship however, the place to visit is named the ‘Scarmouche’ (also Bay Gardens. In twelve acres used in the filming of the of plant paradise, you will movie) will serve as a kind of come across overgrown planta- water taxi to take you between tion ruins but will be bedazzled islands. by the over 5,000 species of flowers and trees. Like some huge private garden the vegeta- tion is dense but much of it is labeled. Soursop, tamarind, Seville oranges, twisted gin- October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 29 MacKay United Church Welcomes Reverend Bryce MacKay United Church is Ottawa Conference in 1989. pleased to announce the arrival She has been employed as a of the Reverend Elizabeth minister in both the Bryce. The Reverend Bryce Saskatchewan and Montreal- has agreed to fulfil the role of Ottawa conferences. As well Supply Minister for MacKay as fulfilling the responsibilities over the next year while we of a mother of three, and sup- conduct our search for a new porting her partner Paul in his minister to guide our congre- duties as minister for Riverside gation. For those of you who United, Elizabeth was most have not heard, the Reverend recently Locum Minister for Kevin Little took a new oppor- the Ashton Pastoral Charge. tunity in Toronto in July. Come join Elizabeth and the Elizabeth hails from rest of the MacKay spiritual Montreal where she received family any Sunday at 10:30 on her Master of Divinity and was the corner of MacKay and ordained by the Montreal- Dufferin.

Staff Photo St. Bart’s Canon Jim Beall breaks bread with members of the congregation at a recent gathering. St. Bart’s Jim Beall Announces His Retirement

Some months ago the collec- family will continue to live in tive community of St. New Edinburgh. Jim and his Bartholomew’s Church on wife Joanne are suffering from MacKay Street was concerned the empty nest syndrome with (‘an uneasy state of blended their children, Michael and New Edinburgh MacKay Playgroup interest, uncertainty and appre- Jacqueline, attending The New Edinburgh MacKay way to meet and enjoy the hension’, Webster’s 9th New Universities in the Maritimes. Playgroup is a local play- company of other mothers, Collegiate Dictionary) when New Edinburghers will see group for children ages 0 – 6 fathers, caregivers and chil- their beloved spiritual leader, them as a family during school years, and their mothers, dren in our community. To Canon Jim Beall, announced breaks and individually walk- fathers or caregivers. It is register, or for more informa- his early retirement effective ing the streets with the family held Monday and Friday tion, please call Debra at 747- the end of November. The pet, Caesar. mornings from 9:30 to 8205, or email at good news is that the Beall 11:30am at MacKay United [email protected]. Church, from September to June. Did you Know? The cost to attend once a New Edinburgh has a newly updated community week (Monday or Friday), is $40 for the year, or $80 to website. Check it out at: www.newedinburgh.ca attend both days. It is a great October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 3 Letter to the Lumière Organizers My granddaughter and I flies flying free and wishes on of a neighborhood festival. It planned to travel to Canada trees, fierce dragon fights, will remain the highlight of our from New Jersey. The Festival glimmering fairy lights, and summer!! (Is it true this is only Lumière jumped out of the noble knights. A collage of your second year?) jumble of Ontario holiday experiences swirls in fanciful I certainly hope you have opportunities online. It flight in my memory. I recall received substantial media became the peg which everything from the marvelous coverage. And, if the Lumière anchored our two weeks of wizened old man and the Festival hasn't already gained travels--our journey's destina- humorous horse heralds, to the recognition as one of Ottawa's tion. Our expectations were glistening green lady twisting major summer events, add my high, but came no where near suspended from the tree, to the voice to petition the Ottawa matching the pleasure the mag- sensuous fire dancers tourist promotion "people", to ical evening delivered. The recitation of each and elevate it accordingly. You transported us back in every momentous moment of I do hope to be back next time to the shores of a blue the evening could go on for year, with my son and daugh- Photo: dyannewilson.com green lake in the land of the paragraphs, but you know ter-in-law and the entire fami- Good King and Queen. It was them better than I. More ly. an enchanted land of entertain- importantly let me say ers from exotic places and KUDOS, LAURELS and just Thank you again from both music spiraling around on the plain THANKS to you, your of us. night breeze. A magic land planning committee and volun- Barbara Mustafa where my ladybug grand- teers (and entertainers) who (Wisconsin) and daughter with her star lantern produced such a professional Rachel Heyse (New Jersey) flitted around among butter- caliber event with all the charm Letter to the Editor: Adrienne Clarkson the Quiet Governor General

Now that Governor General (the first one) should show Where else but in a world Adrienne Clarkson has recent- Canadians just how Governor capital like Ottawa can ordi- ly left Rideau Hall, the grounds Generals should really conduct nary people calmly stroll of which are a vital part of the themselves. It is also very across the lawns of Parliament New Edinburgh landscape, Canadian for the highest office Hill, and where else can high there is one Adrienne Clarkson in the land to calmly stroll into politically appointed leaders story that stays in my mind. a movie theatre with her hus- casually walk into a movie the- A friend of mine went to see band in tow, without a great atre and watch a film just like, The Quiet American at the deal of fan-fare. If this were and with, everyone else. We . A couple of rows in Washington DC, there would Canadians clearly are different, front there were two empty be limos, and sirens, and dog and Ottawa, although a world seats. Suddenly a couple sat sniffing, FBI questioning, curi- class, cosmopolitan city still is, down and began a friendly con- ous men in dark glasses, and so in many ways, like a small versation with the people on. town where prominent people behind. My friend observed But, we Canadians are dif- can move around without this common ritual that takes ferent! much ado. place in many theatres. We It’s similar to some of the The moral of this story is that Canadians are a polite lot. northern European countries the next time you’re in a The situation wouldn’t have where the monarchs ride bicy- crowded movie theatre, take been so unusual, except for the cles to the market, and mix notice of who’s sitting a few fact that the two people were with the common folk. It’s a seats from you. But, don’t none other than the Governor strategy that’s very effective, make a fuss. Adrienne General and her husband. but can only be carried off by Clarkson and her husband did- Apparently they were discreet- the right person. Some n’t. Just quietly watch the ly dropped off by a driver, and Governor Generals have been movie. Adrienne Clarkson and then acted like anyone else content to lock themselves up her husband did, and this is the would who would go and see a behind the high, black, picture of the former Governor film. wrought iron gates of Rideau General that will stay in my This is a far cry from where Hall, but this Governor mind. celebrities rent entire cinemas General clearly is different, as just so they can be alone and people have been saying that Douglas Cornish watch a film. But, of course, she is. I didn’t realize just how [email protected] we Canadians are different! different until my friend relat- It is ironic that an immigrant ed the story of this “Quiet Canadian Governor General Governor General”! Page 30 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page October 2005 their local Councillor Georges zoning was approved for that standpoint, a more appropriate Bedard, and their local MPP, developer which remains to approach would be to deal with Cabinet Minister and local res- this day. This is the reality the land site as a whole and Notes from South ident, Madeleine Meilleur, at which faces us. The land is not create a series of staggered the Richlieu Centre on the a park, as some thought, nei- height buildings, with the evening of June 21st. ther is it a sterile site which can tallest being ‘landmark’ build- of Beechwood Over the many years I have not be developed, as some oth- ings seen from the bridge, and worked as a municipal planner ers thought. the lowest edging Landry and urban planning consultant Street. Claridge Home’s – Thirty Storeys – I don’t think I have ever seen a The Re-zoning Proposal Massively long shadows will crowd as vocal and expressive The re-zoning application, as be cast, and unfortunately the Now That’s Residential Intesification! as this one. I myself joined in submitted, appeals to very few site lies to the south of our the debate with great pleasure people. The three very high existing homes. If the shadows By Marilyn Hart call Toxic Park. That is the old and passion. We were angry. apartment buildings are tightly were being cast over the It could never happen in Sandy Dominion Bridge site adjacent Our presence was most cer- clustered on the office-zoned parklands I’m Hill. to Landry Street, and abutting tainly felt. But now it is time area at the western end of the sure the environmental and Neighbours to the South of the Vanier Parkway. The site to discuss the application in a site. The developer would wildlife protection lobby Beechwood Avenue would has long been unused, and is calm and rational way, within require a change in permitted groups would be objecting simply love to be contemplat- today surrounded by mature strongly. Our habitats matter ing a four storey infill site fea- trees, and in season, is covered too. turing 24 elegant condomini- in wild flowers. It is a much Reasonable compatibility um units. Instead we are ago- favoured dog walking area, with the adjacent low scale nizing over a 9.6 acre (3.91 ha) and yet beneath the surface lies neighbourhood should be an site, immediately across the dangerous toxic materials, left objective, as stated in that pop- street from an existing, low there by the Dominion Bridge ular Official Plan document. rise residential zoned neigh- operators. At present, apart from exces- bourhood, where three high On a hot Sunday, June 5th, sive height, the site layout rise apartment buildings of 30, angry residents from Landry turns its back on to Landry, 24 and 16 storeys, together and surrounding streets hastily and has an internal layout with 142 townhouses, have convened an afternoon meet- which bears no relation to the been proposed by Claridge ing under a tree adjacent to the street pattern of the surround- Homes. Altogether that is site. These residents, led by ing area. approximately 765 units. Now John Nolan, were initially fear- Traffic of course is also a that most certainly IS ‘residen- ful that the disturbance of the major issue. Agreement must tial intensification’, the popu- toxic materials would be haz- be reached with the National lar phrase–popular with devel- ardous to their health. Capital Commission to allow a opers that is–which is pep- Experienced political organiz- new access from the site to the pered throughout the City of ers began organizing; petitions Vanier Parkway, which Ottawa’s new Official Plan. were circulated door to door; the context of both the use from office to residential. although presently congested, media interviews were given; Planning Act and the This is not a problem. He can hopefully cope with an To begin at the beginning additional ad hoc meetings Environmental Protection Act would also require a change in increased amount of traffic On June 1st, this summer, a were held. New friends were of the Province of Ontario. permitted height from 19 to 30 near that very busy Re-zoning Application sign made. An impressive and wild- This all sounds a little duller, storeys. The larger portion of Beechwood intersection. The went up on the chain link ly aggressive crowd of some but there is a great deal of the site indicates town homes site plan, as initially submitted, fence, which almost encloses 250 people finally met the work to be done. Please join in, for which no zoning change does however also show traffic what some of us affectionately developers, their consultants, if you have the time. would be needed. from the 765 units, flowing Although a re-zoning appli- through our very peaceful The Zoning History cation does not require any neighbourhood – towards In the Fall of 1991, during official consideration of a site Beechwood Avenue! Maybe debate of the Vanier Official plan, I have suggested, and that peace is not to last. Traffic Plan, all of the residential area others agree, that an acceptable studies have very recently been South of Beechwood was site plan be legally tied, as a submitted to the City by the downzoned to a traditional low condition, to any re-zoning developer. We must all have rise residential zoning. The approval. It is a very large site. an opportunity to review them. permitted low rise heights, as The re-zoning application you may know, are 35 feet or should thus be seen as a posi- The Toxic Site 10.5 metres, which is a 2½ tive opportunity to mould the The initial health fears of the storey building. At the same built form and layout of the Landry residents, although time, the permitted height for total site. The opportunity to very valid, are being addressed commercial properties on the create an overall development by various consultants, who South side of Beechwood which is something our gener- are working within the legal Avenue was reduced to three ation and future generations framework of the Ontario storeys. That was the era when can be proud of—a showpiece. Environmental Protection Act. the famous Claude Taverne We haven’t been presented Last October 2004, the provi- was demolished and the new with a showpiece yet. sions of the Act were made Loebs store opened on much more stringent. Risk Beechwood. Our Concerns assessment analyses of the site What most of us were One of the things that is must be undertaken and a clean shocked to learn this past June, clearly wrong with the sug- up plan (or remediation pro- was that the Dominion Bridge gested form of development is gram) approved by the site had remained a medium to the incongruous scale. Province. Our MPP, high rise residential zoning, Massive thirty storey buildings Madeleine Meilleur, is helping with maximun heights of 21.5 are situated immediately adja- us there. metres. Moreover, in 1991, the cent to two storey homes. This Ironically, Brownfield Sites, City of Vanier was negotiating is not harmonious. It is visual- as they are called, are now very with an office developer to use ly and psychologically disturb- much in the news. The the western part of the site for ing. In the words of Sam Lab, Province is actively persuading two 19 storey office buildings. who sang at our last public all municipalities to encourage Market conditions changed meeting “Hey, thirty storey the development of these old, and the office towers were buildings – they make you often inner city, industrial never built, however a new dizzy!”. From an urban design sites. The City has just October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 31 launched a Brownfields Site In the past two or three years, recommendation goes before your hard working President. public policy analyst focusing Study. As they are much more many newcomers have bought the City’s Planning and We will keep her and Gail on urban issues, with over thir- difficult and expensive to homes in our neighbourhood. Environment Committee in McEachern up to date, as the ty years’ professional experi- develop than the Greenfield They are coming from perhaps December. process evolves. Moderation, ence in Canada and Australia. Sites at the outer edges of sub- Montreal and Toronto, and If you wish, you can contact harmony of scale, more cus- She now lives on Laval Street urbia, various financial incen- closer to home – from New the Planner in charge of the tomers for Beechwood, and yet in the South of Beechwood tives for development may Edinburgh, Manor Park and application: Doug respect for our neighbourhood, Area. Contact at 842-4334 soon be approved. Lowertown. Much renovation Bridgewater at 580-2424 ext. is what we are seeking. or by email In overall urban planning is taking place. One or two 13387, or email him at Marilyn Hart is a writer and [email protected]. terms, this is a positive step, new homes are being built. Douglas.Bridgewater@ottawa. which will hopefully help min- The South of Beechwood area ca . But he’s a very busy man. imize suburban sprawl. The would benefit from new devel- Breezy Bits South Claridge Homes initiative on opment, but not at this over- Communities are Organizing So many new people are mov- No–just animals. She also Landry is, in conceptual terms, whelming scale. Yes, we are The Overbrook Community ing into our area, which grooms, cuts and runs a day seen by senior City staff as a drooling with envy over those Council (OCC) is quite anx- makes our lives more interest- care operation. No–just ani- good thing, especially as no mere twenty-four unit condo- ious that community associa- ing than ever. Let’s welcome mals again. It’s a lively place. financial incentives have yet minium projects on Dufferin! tions which surround the South just two families. Call her at 747-2243 if you’re been offered. However, as of Beechwood area, take a with all things in life, a bal- The Timing of the Application keen interest in this major re- anced and moderate approach Process zoning application. Not only is necessary. Although The Sign was post- because traffic implications ed on the fence on June 1st, will affect many car drivers in The Good Points Claridge Homes had not at that the area, but also as the enor- We all enjoy the stores, serv- time submitted all the pertinent mity of the scale of the devel- ices and restaurants along materials for the application to opment is something which Beechwood Avenue, but many be considered active. neighbourhoods have been of us know that for years stores Community meetings were successfully resisting for the have remained empty, vacant held nonetheless. It was only past thirty years. A feeling of sites have remained undevel- very recently, about August solidarity and concern is oped, and many businesses are 15th, that all materials were emerging. Could it happen in Jacqui and Steven Tyrie a dog. She’ll understand. struggling. Any major residen- given to City staff person, Overbrook next? Or even New have recently moved from Books on Beechwood’s tial development in the South Doug Bridgewater. It is thus Edinburgh? Crichton Street, to buy a tireless owner and operator, of Beechwood area, and there now “all systems go”. The South of Beechwood house on Laval Street near Jeanne Barton moved last are other large sites waiting in The procedure is to circulate area has an embryonic com- Charlevoix. They have Fall to a new home on the wings, will bring great the application information to munity group as I write this brought with them Ruben, Barrette Street, with her hus- numbers of much needed cus- a great variety of Technical article. A formal Community Gunner, Pablo Picasso and band and trusty dog tomers to Beechwood. This is Agencies, a process which will Association should be con- Dr. Watson ! No, they are Samantha. They previously good. The Landry site is only take at least a month. By the vened in the next two months. their dogs. Jacqui runs a lived in Lowertown. This a four minute walk away. end of September, residents of Please join us, with sympa- doggy business, called means that Jeannie can walk However, those who say that the South of Beechwood area thy, and with the benefit of Creature Comforts, from her to work in 90 seconds. She is any form of development is should be able to review tech- your own NECA’s expertise home and spacious backyard. now a truly Sustainable, and acceptable as long as it brings nical responses. Undoubtedly and experience. We are keep- She welcomes boarders. Energy Conscious woman! customers into the area, are a significant public meeting ing in touch with Gemma Kerr, clearly short-sighted. . will be held before the staff New Edinburgh Square

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The best of these of the environment. The stu- been spear-headed by the dents at Educarium, a bilingual fungi, 183 plants and 6 bacte- journals have been on display dents will also be featured in a Macoun Marsh Sub- private school on St. Laurent ria. (If this sounds like a hot at the Prescott and Russell cross-Canada educational Committee which includes Blvd., have taken part in a bed of biodiversity, Mr. Natural History Museum in website linked to Pinegrove Ann Coffey of the Canadian unique, hands-on programme Léveillé estimates that there Hawkesbury over the past Productions’ film “Our Biodiversity Institute; Clint in ecology and conservation may in fact be as many as 5-6 summer, and in the previous Incredible World.” Monaghan, a science teacher research which has earned thousand species to be found summer were exhibited at the The small marsh which is the at Jean Vanier Catholic them recognition throughout in the former Eastern Ontario heart of the project now has a Intermediate School; Cynthia the region and even on the area.) Biodiversity Museum in distinguished name: following Iburg of the Canadian international stage. Under the Kemptville. The explorations an essay writing contest in Museum of Nature; Heather direction of Educarium continue throughout the winter which the students proposed a Hamilton, past Director of the Science teacher Michael when the classes dig holes in variety of options, the Macoun Eastern Ontario Biodiversity Léveillé, the students have the ice at the marsh, and the Marsh was the winning entry, Museum at Kemptville; Mark undertaken an exhaustive field activity under the frozen sur- so named in honour of John Sunderland, an engineer/ study of three small ecological face is reportedly extraordi- Macoun (1831-1920), a leg- inventor who is an enthusiastic areas almost directly across the nary. Because the marsh is endary Canadian naturalist amateur naturalist and near road from the school in the spring fed, the water doesn’t (buried at the Beechwood neighbour of the project; Tim southeast corner of the freeze solid and even in the Cemetery) who was appointed Graham and Roger Boult, Beechwood Cemetery. depths of January, the kids the Dominion Botanist in who are respectively the Through their explorations of have collected buckets full of 1881, and who built up an General Manager and these three areas, which com- tadpoles and dragonfly larvae. extraordinary collection of Assistant Manager of prise a marsh, a woodland and Photos: Educarium The classes also maintain flora and fauna which remains Beechwood Cemetery; Vera a meadow adjacent to the Mallards are frequent residents about 15 bird feeders through- the basis of our national col- Yucyk, Director of marsh, the young naturalists at Macoun Marsh. out the winter and often record lection. A bronze plaque dedi- Development of the have already documented over as many as 100 hungry cus- cated to Dr. Macoun was Beechwood Cemetery 800 species of flora and fauna The classes use a projection tomers a day. unveiled at the marsh on May Foundation, and last but by no including 19 mammals, 75 microscope from which they For their energetic work in means least, the moving spirit birds, 2 reptiles (among them take photographs of their sam- documenting the biodiversity behind Educarium’s biodiver- of the marsh area, as well as in sity project, Michael Léveillé. saving it from the pressures of Several organizations have development surrounding it, already expressed interest in the students received the 2004 supporting the venture, and if National Capital Regional all goes according to plan, the Wildlife Festival Youth classroom and surrounding Award in Environmental landscaping should be com- pleted by the fall of 2006. Any Excellence, and in the summer Macoun Marsh’s Great Mullein of 2004, Educarium student readers who are interested in Harry Willis represented the 31st when Beechwood supporting this exciting initia- project at the United Nations Cemetery Foundation tive can reach Mr. Léveillé International Children’s President Grete Hale paid through the Educarium office Conference on the tribute to the Educarium stu- at 747-4646. Environment in New London, dents’ pioneering role in docu- Congratulations to Mr. Connecticut. Thanks to the menting the life of the marsh. Léveillé, his intrepid students, power of their example as To give an added and more the Beechwood Cemetery young naturalists and environ- permanent dimension to Foundation and all who have mental stewards, Jean Vanier Macoun Marsh project, the taken part in the Macoun Catholic Intermediate School school is working actively with Marsh project. Let’s hope that the Beechwood Cemetery more schools in the area are encouraged to join in the exploration and preservation of this small haven of biodiversi- ty here in the heart of the city. October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 33 What’s New at Lindenlea By the time you read this, our homework time. Included in Association will be holding fall programming will already this program is art instruction their Annual General be underway. But if you’re still with Pamela Lasserre, each Meeting and Volunteer searching for the class that’s Thursday afternoon. If you Appreciation night on Children Programs Adult Program right for you, we invite you to would like further information, Thursday, October 20th, join our ongoing classes. For please contact us at the centre. commencing at 7:30 p.m. All Babytime Drop in and enjoy Book Chats adults, we offer pilates, yoga, The Lindenlea Community are welcome to attend. Mondays, Nov. 14, 21, 28 at on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the tae kwon do and fitness class- 10:30 a.m. (20 mins.) Rockcliffe Park Branch es. Our children’s courses DOG HEALTH WARNING: TRACHEAL Learn bouncing and tickling include pre-school and after rhymes, songs, and stories to Rare Birds by Edward Riche school art, cool cooking and BRONCHITIS IS RAMPANT IN OTTAWA share with your child. Sept. 22 super science, tiny tots music, Tracheal Bronchitis, a new misdiagnosed as having aller- For ages newborn to 18 tae kwon do, and our ever-pop- variant of Kennel Cough, has gies. months. The Pieces from Berlin by ular playgroups. Please phone reached epidemic proportions Exercise extreme caution Michael Pye the centre if you would like to here in Ottawa. Dog owners, about off-leash group dog Toddlertime Oct. 20 register, or get further informa- here’s what you need to know: activities until the epidemic Mondays, Oct. 17, 24, 31 at tion (ph 742-5011). - The disease is highly con- has passed. 10:30 a.m. (20 mins.) Cold Fear by Rick Mofina We currently have space tagious For more details contact Introduce your child to the (author will be in attendance) available in our After Four - It is not covered by immu- Adrian Lloyd at 286-7976 pleasure of words through Nov. 17 Program for children attend- nization for ordinary Kennel OR call your Veterinarian. books, songs and action ing Rockcliffe Park P.S. Cough rhymes. The Tiger in the tiger pit by Children are walked from the - Symptoms include dry, For ages 18-35 months. 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We managed to keep was to be one of our most taught English at Berlitz, the time, but of memories from pleasure to smell autumn off the main highways, avoid- memorable sojourns. We had Air Force Base, long closed another era. We had left the leaves, even hear “Canadian” ing tolls and bottlenecks. We been advised to stay in a castle. and overgrown with weeds. boat in France in September spoken again. passed through sleepy villages, We had a three room suite with Again, a la recherche, without 2004, returned to Canada and stayed in small hotels off the a humongous bathtub for disillusionment. The water embarked on a voyage by aero- But beaten track, ferreted out little The Little Road says Go under 90 Euros a night, which changes, you change, but plane. (Doesn’t anyone stay at restaurants with exquisite included a large and creative despite Heraclitus you can step home anymore?) We went The Little House says Stay food. We went back to the rural breakfast. Baden Baden means twice in the same stream. back to South Australia where And Oh it=s bonny here at area where we had lived, visit- Bath Bath. When I was there in Back to France, dining and I did a teacher exchange in ed a cemetery where many of the 60s Canadian women tasting wine (tough work!) 1997, visiting Wendy home Hugh=s fellow pilots were But I must go away: weren’t accustomed to going, Then a return to Das Boot. As Featherstone who sends her buried. We recalled, separately, sans clothing, to spas. With a always there was work to do, warm regards to friends in the adventures we had when gutsy friend I had ventured to parts to repair and provision- New Edinburgh. We are almost the old baths, preparing for the ing to complete. We left in late part of their extended family full treatment. Our biggest July and did an overnight to after a year in hospitable Oz so challenge was where to store Spain. we had wonderful reunions the one mark tip that was I travelled through Spain in with rellies, friends, colleagues expected. Now the traditional 1963 with another single girl. and kids who were in my class. baths have been updated. The Costa Brava was just The six year olds have now Caracalla Baths is a world being developed, rapaciously. grown to teenage propor- class spa. The indoor/outdoor The Costa del Sol was still vir- tions...but still nice! We also pool is enormous with many tually unspoiled. We discov- caught up with many Aussie faucets, hot pools, saunas and ered sangria, gaspacho, paella cruisers who stay on the massage rooms. A person and much more; using a few Australian coast, returning to could indulge herself for many scant words to communicate marinas in storm season. I still hours. I went back twice. I also brilliantly. (Those twenty love that sunburned country; tracked down my favourite words have been uncalled for the scent of eucalyptus, the Hugh and Heather Bacon feast on Spargel in Baden Baden. bath gel, which sells for a tenth this time round, Alas!) Now I song of the maggies, spectacu- of the price that it costs outside must ask where to find engine lar unspoiled beaches. Going ...a poem I learned in Grade we were very young. France is Germany, if I can find it. We oil and whether we can stay an back did not disappoint. Five. There was another one ever a delight to explore. We feasted on Spargel the white extra night at the marina. I A return to Ottawa and called “Christmas at Sea”. Was stockpiled gourmet speciali- asparagus for which the region have also noticed that we are Calabogie, where we have the that an omen? ties: foie gras, olive oil, wine is famous. Rumour has it that given the reduced rates for sen- only residence which we con- In any case, this year we of course for gifts or celebra- Hitler himself dined at the lit- iors at museums without hav- sider “permanent”, is now a were off again in early June tions on the boat. tle inn where we lunched. ing to produce a proof of age return to the past as well. It is a heading to the boat. We intend- card. joy to walk into a familiar Today the coastline of north- ern Spain is lined with ugly high rise hotels. The beaches are wall to wall people. And I no longer have a waistline, though my heart feels young .I can buy sangria or gaspacho in the supermarket, as well as a package containing all ingredi- ents for paella. Young senoritas no longer are accompanied by chaperones when they walk out at night. They are poolside in skimpy bikinis or less and, I hear, dance till dawn in discos. We have a hard time waiting until ten for an early dinner; October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 35 discos are beyond our capabil- cabin was quite comfortable ity at this point. We do, howev- and it was fun to dress for din- er attempt to visit historical ner. I could attempt to instil a A Test of Willpower and cultural attractions as we comparable standard as we go along. We’ve renewed cross the Atlantic later this By Alison Wesley-James sisting of brown grass and to ensure that our television acquaintance with Van Gogh, year, but I fear that I would be When we signed on to partici- overgrown flowerbeds. My appearance would appear pate in the television produc- husband completed the written “authentic.” This filming was tion “Room To Grow”, little portion of the application. I followed by a visit from a local did I realize that it would test finally looked at this several designer. She was hired by my willpower and also that of days later, and learned that he Room To Grow to assess our my family and friends. Agree had suggested a life-size tastes, and to select furnishings to have my backyard made chessboard for our backyard. and decorative touches that over in 8 days? Okay. Sit back I’m not a chess player. would augment the landscap- and let others plan it out and While the contract we signed ing. The designer cautioned us implement the changes? Okay. with Room To Grow indicated that while we were required to Not peek at the landscaping in that we were required to pro- host a “reveal party” for the progress? Well, maybe not so easy. I am happy to report that my husband and I were capable of keeping the blinds closed, using the front door only, and keeping out of the garage that Sculture by Miro. sits adjacent to the backyard. The same can’t be said for my Gaudi and Miro. In Barcelona, a voice crying in the wilder- friends and neighbours I thought of Emily, my Grade ness. (Jennifer, Jan & Rob – you One pupil who could accurate- Perhaps it is more important know who you are). They ly reproduce a Miro painting. I to me, as a transient, to contin- couldn’t resist the pull of regu- hope she visits his museum ue to return to familiar haunts. lar deliveries to our backyard, someday. It seems to be a way that I can and trails of dirt and mulch left Onward we go. The Atlantic maintain a sense of communi- by dump trucks, and bulldoz- will be our last ocean. I did ty. I hope, sincerely, that with- ers. cross it once before in a boat. in the next year I shall retrace Let me go back to the begin- As a “schoolie” sent to instruct my footsteps in New ning…a quick email from a Canadian Forces kids in 1961 I Edinburgh where I spent sever- friend alerted me to the fact Staff Photo was considered officer status al happy years. Hasta Luego! that the crew of Room To Alison Wesley-James has taken up chess since the arrival of a and sent First Class on the SS Grow was working in Ottawa gient chess board in their new “Room To Grow” garden. Homeric. (Long withdrawn Hugh and Heather Bacon, for- and that they needed one more from service) I learned to eat mer residents of the Burg, are backyard for filming. We vide written approval of the TV cameras, we should warn steak tartare and baked Alaska heading into the last phase of found the application form host’s design, the host told us our guests that these items and imbibe a little wine. The their circumnavigation. online and quickly emailed that he wanted to wait and dis- would be whipped away once photos of our back garden con- cuss any concerns “on camera” the cameras were turned off unless we wanted to buy them. While we did purchase several of the designer’s selections, we had to pull out our old plastic lawn chairs for some of our guests! Am I glad I resisted the urge to peek at the transformation going on in our backyard? Well I loved the anticipation and surprise ending, however, I’m sad to report that my per- formance on TV will mirror that of many other women on “make-over” shows: I clasped my hands to my face in disbe- lief; I’m sure I uttered the words, “Oh My God”; and I know I most certainly kept interrupting the host to exclaim at something new I’d just noticed and point it out to my husband. Hardly an original performance.

Room To Grow on Channel 54 (Prime) is on every Saturday at 10:30 am and 10:30 pm. The make-over of Alison’s back- yard is tentatively scheduled to be shown on Saturday, December 3rd. Page 36 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 City Wide Organics Collection: Memorial Concert Held for Drs. Veronica and Ronald Gilfillan Counting the Costs of Implementation A concert, featuring works evenings with like minded By Jane Heintzman recommendation, Councillor called “Spare a Week and Win” by Mozart and dedicated to the friends among whom were Dr. As reported in our June edi- Peter Hume introduced a con- in the wards of Peter Hume memory of Drs. Veronica and Lamont and Mrs. Jean Palmer. tion, on July 13th City Council dition on that approval which and Maria McRae where resi- Ronald Gilfillan, longtime After the concert a group of voted on a staff recommenda- requires City staff to return in dents may show support for residents of New Edinburgh, their family and closest friends tion to introduce the Compost October with harder cost fig- biweekly garbage collection was presented on August 5, by were invited to a party in the + (Green Box) programme on ures based on bids for the col- by putting a flag out on every the Gryphon Trio. Palmer’s lovely garden and, a city-wide basis beginning in lection contracts. The tender- second collection day as Drs. Veronica and Ronald blessed by beautiful weather, 2008. Organics collection pro- ing process has been in full opposed to a bag of garbage. Gilfillan were, for many years, they recalled memories of grammes are currently operat- swing throughout the summer, Let’s hope that Council looks faithful supporters of musical Ron’s refreshing wit and ing or are on the books for activities in Ottawa. Ron, a tal- Veronica’s charm and unfailing almost all major cities in ...composting has the potential to dramatically cut ented flute player, contributed kindness to all who knew her. Ontario, and in the case of back our landfill garbage and thus to reduce the regularly at chamber music They are greatly missed. Ottawa, this is an essential step frequency and costs of garbage collection. towards meeting the provincial but given current uncertainties carefully at these potential off- target of a 60% waste diversion about the precise timing and sets to the costs of a city-wide NCC expands its Pathway rate (i.e. diversion of garbage nature of the programme, it is organics collection programme from the landfill into compost- possible that some potential when the issue comes back for cell phone loan program ing or recycling programmes) bidders may hedge their bets review in the Fall. If they can’t The National Capital plan, which was unveiled in by the end of 2008. and push bids somewhat high- be persuaded simply by the Commission (NCC) would like April 2004, to improve user While the Ottawa Citizen er than might have been the powerful environmental case to remind users of the Capital safety on the Capital Pathway. report on the vote suggested case with a clear OK in July. for diverting waste from the Pathway that its cell phone that Council had approved the As we indicated in the June landfill (and producing a use- loan program is still in opera- Full story on NCC Web site issue, estimating the costs of able product in the bargain), tion and that three new loca- http://www.canadascapital.gc. the programme is an extraordi- perhaps the practical prospect tions have been added to the ca/biking/news_show_e.asp narily complex and difficult of potential savings or offsets existing program. process because of the many in collection cut backs might The NCC signed agreements Check out our renewed variables involved. In light of help to tip the balance in with the Ron Kolbus Lakeside and improved website the results of the pilot project, favour of a timely start to Centre in Britannia Park, the however, it seems clear that implementation. And if you’re Hintonberg Community Centre composting has the potential to not convinced that such cut near Tunney’s Pasture, and the dramatically cut back our land- backs are feasible, please read Orleans Recreation Complex fill garbage and thus to reduce the report on Cardinal Glen to allow users of the Capital’s the frequency and costs of residents Jo-Ann and Hugh recreationalpathway network garbage collection, as well as Robertson elsewhere in this to borrow cell phones, free of to extend the life of the land- issue (Environmental charge, for up to a week. The fill. This possibility is now Stewardship Blooms in cell phone loan program is part being tested directly in a Cardinal Glen)! of the NCC’s 10-point action Compost + sub-pilot project October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 37 PUMPKIN NUTRITION ALL ABOUT PUMPKINS The bright orange color of From Epicuria Central America pumpkin is a dead giveaway The name pumpkin originated - In early colonial times, that it is loaded with an impor- from the Greek word for “large pumpkins were used as an tant antioxidant, beta carotene. melon” which is “pepon.” The ingredient for pie crusts, not Beta-carotene is one of the French called them “pompom” as the filling plant carotenoids converted to which the English changed to - Pumpkins were once recom- vitamin A in the body. “pumpion” and the American mended for removing freckles colonists turned into “pump- and curing snake bites PUMPKIN NUT BREAD kin.” The pumpkin is referred - Pumpkins range in size from An old family favourite to in such classics of children’s less than a pound to over recipe, pumpkin nut bread literature as The Legend of 1,000 pounds makes a wonderful snack, Sleepy Hollow; Peter, Peter, - The largest pumpkin ever breakfast or dessert. This recipe makes one large loaf or 2 mini loaves. It also freezes well. - 2 cups all-purpose flour or 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour - 2 teaspoons baking powder - ½ teaspoons baking soda - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - ½ teaspoon each; salt and nutmeg Kim Illman and Penny Place at last springs’ tree planting. - 1 cup fresh pumpkin puree - 1 cup sugar - ½ cup skim milk Kim Illman Moves on... - 2 eggs, slightly beaten Kim Illman is moving out of take place each year, such as - ¼ cup vegetable oil the Burgh? Impossible. the Garage Sale, Skating Party, - ½ cup each; chopped pecans It seems as though Kim has Plant Sale, and Picnic. She has and black walnuts always been an integral part of also put her skills to work on this community. Beginning other special projects such as Pumpkin Eater and Cinderella. grown weighed in at 1,140 Preheat oven to 3500F Native Americans dried lbs. Sift together flour, baking with early forays into the inner the tree planting in commemo- strips of pumpkin and wove - Pumpkins are 90% water powder, baking soda, ground workings of the New ration of Tom Place’s contribu- them into mats. They also Native Americans used pump- cinnamon, salt and ground nut- Edinburgh Cooperative tions to New Edinburgh. roasted long strips of pumpkin kin seeds as medicine meg. Community Playgroup, her Here’s the good news. on the open fire and ate them. In a large mixing bowl, com- boundless energy and can-do Although she is moving out of Pumpkin pie originated when SELECTING A PUMPKIN bine pumpkin, sugar, milk and attitude have enabled her to the Burgh, Kim has graciously the colonists sliced off the The most popular use of eggs. Mix well take on a dizzying array of offered finish her term as pumpkin top, removed the pumpkins is for decoration as Add dry ingredients, oil and community activities with Chair. And they’re not moving seeds and filled the insides jack-o-lanterns. When select- nuts mixing until just mois- aplomb. far -- just a short bike ride with milk, spices and honey. ing a pumpkin for cooking, tened. Batter will be slightly As Chair of the Crichton away. So we will still be see- The pumpkin was then baked choose a “pie pumpkin.” These lumpy. Do not over mix. Community Council for the ing them at the many events in hot ashes. are smaller than the large jack- Spoon batter into well past three years, Kim has been Kim has contributed to over the o-lantern pumpkins and the greased 9x5 inch loaf pan or the driving force behind the years. PUMPKIN FACTS flesh is sweeter and less two 7-1/2 x 3-3/4 loaf pans. many ecommunity events that Good luck and thanks, Kim! - Pumpkin seeds can be roast- watery. Bake (in the middle of the ed as a snack oven) large loaf for 65 minutes - Pumpkin contains potassium Look for a pumpkin with 1 to or two mini loaves for 50 min- and Vitamin A 2 inches of stem left. If the utes. - Pumpkins are used for feed stem is cut too low the pump- Cool 10 minutes in the pan. for animals kin will decay quickly. Avoid Use a knife to go around the - Pumpkin flowers are edible pumpkins with blemishes and edges of the pan to loosen - Pumpkins are used to cook soft spots. It should be heavy, bread from the pan, cool on a soups, pies and breads and shape is unimportant. cooling rack. Slice and serve. - Pumpkins originated in Page 38 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page October 2005 What’s Up at New Edinburgh Square? Have you been wondering ment to excellence in accom- commenced. A series of excit- what is happening at New modation, support and service ing renovations will soon pro- Edinburgh Square? Why is to seniors. vide more lifestyle choices at there so much construction? Chartwell, in its commitment New Edinburgh Square, where New Edinburgh Square, a to seniors undertook a renova- seniors enjoy a dignified and RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 nine-storey retirement resi- tion project at New Edinburgh independent style of life. words, payable on submission of ad. Public service ads dence at the corner of MacKay Square in the spring of 2005. Renovated space to be open (e.g., lost & found) free. Call Cindy Parkanyi, 745-8734 or Street and Beechwood, has In recognizing that additional this fall includes 16 new suites email [email protected]. been owned and operated since suites were needed to meet the on the second floor. This for- May 2004 by Chartwell needs of seniors in Ottawa as merly undeveloped area will HOUSECLEANING by long- DOG WALKING and sitting. Seniors Housing REIT, a well as the wish to enhance the also feature a library with a time Burgh resident. Good (Cats too!) Emergency and well-established company with amenities offered by the resi- fireplace, a fitness room, a references in neighbourhood. regular walking, Pet behaviour a reputation for its commit- dence, a major renovation computer area, a games room Available immediately. consultations, investigations with a pool table, as well as a 744-8449. and pet bereavement counsel- movie room and chapel. On the main floor, areas are being ing. References. converted into a bistro bar, ENERGY CONSERVATION Liba Bender, 746-4884. ST. LAURENT TAILORING wellness centre and an elegant SPECIALIST and experienced Alterations and repairs for ladies and gentlemen dining room with fireplace. handyman. Call Jacques at URBAN STYLE, specializing The renovations will also 256-3935. in residential decor for indoor include a state-of-the-art and outdoor spaces in an kitchen and a private dining TIME SHARE FOR SALE. urban setting. 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PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS by Ana Irondo de Bryson. I can also paint a picture of your house or street. Visit my studio where you can choose from a variety of media. Call 740-0489. Website: www.AnaIrondodeBryson.CJ B.net. October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 39 Sunday, Oct. 22, 3 pm preted by talented musicians, Saturday, Nov. 19, OCTOBER AT ALL SAINTS’ all Ottawa residents. Vera 10 am - 5 pm Burgh WESTBORO: Bytown-Your Brun, classically trained FAIR TRADE CHRISTMAS Town, a family concert with mezzo-soprano at The Prague FAIR at St. Matthews Church LA FAVORITTE, admission University of Music, will sing in the Glebe. Many vendors. Bulletin $5. At All Saints’ Anglican works of Schubert, Brahms, Gifts of all sizes and prices Church, 347 Richmond Road. Schumann, and Dvorak. The from small-scale farms, artisan Board Complete details at versatile flute and piano duo communities from around the http://www.allsaintswestboro.c of Sam Clemann and world: Tibetan, Quechua, om or call church office at Elisabeth Morrison will per- Nepali, Nanhu, Kutch artisan Sunday, Oct. 2 Richmond and Kirkwood. 725-9487. form several classical work along with fair trade OCTOBER AT ALL SAINTS’ $10. Info: (613) 230-8841 or favourites. First prize-winner chocolate, coffee, tea, sugar, WESTBORO: Everyone is www.heritageottawa.org Sunday, Oct. 22, at the 2005 Kiwanis festival, and rice! Brought to you by invited to enjoy our events and 10 am – 2 pm young Ottawa violinist Olga the Ottawa Fair Trade programmes. JAZZ VESPERS Sunday, Oct. 9 FALL FAIR AT OUR LADY Rykov will delight the audi- Network. with Brian Browne and Peter Heritage Ottawa Walking Tour OF MOUNT CARMEL ence with her masterful play- Woods at - Historian and author, Martha CHURCH ing. Saturday, Nov. 12, 6:30 pm 4:30; BLESSING OF THE Edmond, leads a tour of the In the Church Hall. Come and A wine and cheese reception “Crime on Broadway” ANIMALS, caged or leashed stately stone mansions and enjoy our Tea Room lunch and will follow the fundraising An entertaining evening of pets welcome in church or to interesting contemporary check out our Crafts, Home concert. Admission $20. dinner and musical theatre blessing following service. homes of Rockcliffe Park. Baking, Jewelry, Knitting, Tickets may be purchased in featuring talented actors from Tour departs at 2:00 pm, rain Toys, Books, CDs and “White advance or at the door. For the Ottawa theatre scene; A Sunday, Oct. 2 or shine, from the corner of Elephant” tables. more information, call (613) musical snapshot of crime that CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE Sandridge and Hillsdale. $10. Location: 400 St. Laurent 236-6161 or visit the ISS interweaves fantasy and reality Who are you running for? Join Info: (613) 230-8841 or Blvd. in Manor Park. Canada website at www. issc- and explores how crime is us Oct. 2 at 8:30 a.m. on www.heritageottawa.org (2nd. Church north of ssic.ca lived out on the Broadway for the CIBC Montreal Rd. on the west side) stage and beyond in our own Run for the Cure. Individuals, Sunday, Oct. 16 Friday, Nov. 4 – Sunday, society; Includes comedy, teams and volunteers are invit- Heritage Ottawa Walking Tour Wednesday, Oct 26, 7 pm Nov. 6 drama, song and dance; num- ed to register at www.cibcrun- - Former Heritage Ottawa ASHBURY COLLEGE Rockcliffe Park Book Fair. bers from “Chicago”, “Best forthecure.com. Registration president, Jennifer Roseburgh, Parents Committee invites you Visit onne of Ottawa’s larges Little Whorehouse in Texas”, fees are waived for individuals leads a tour of the architec- to attend “Parentscope” a book fairs. Come browse the “Westside Story”, “Jekyll and who raise at least $150. Help turally-diverse neighbourhood focus on parenting issues with shelves or relax in our café. Hyde”, “Whistle Down the us create a future without of New Edinburgh. Tour Mrs. Marion Balla. The topic For more information visit: Wind”, Gilbert and Sullivan, breast cancer. For more infor- departs at 2:00 pm, rain or of her discussion is POSI- www.rockcliffebookfair.com . and many more. A compelling, mation, see www.cibcrun- shine from 62 John Street. TIVE IMAGERY = POSI- thoughtful look at crime. RA forthecure.com or call our hot- $10. Info: (613) 230-8841 or TIVE ACTIONS. The loca- Saturday, Nov. 5, Centre, 2451 . line: 738-CURE (2873). www.heritageottawa.org tion is at The Ashbury College 1 pm - 4:30 pm Tickets — $40 available at Theatre and the presentation is St. Bartholomew’s Annual TicketMaster as of September Sunday Oct. 2 Wednesday, Oct. 19 free. Christmas Bazaar and Tea, 15th. Heritage Ottawa Walking Tour Heritage Ottawa Lecture - 125 Mackay St., Ottawa. - Carleton history professor Architect, Barry Padolsky will Sunday, Oct. 30, 2:30 p.m. Home Baking, Gifts, Jams and Saturday, Dec. 3, Bruce S. Elliott, leads a tour talk about the restoration of (Auditorium) Preserves, Attic Treasures, St. Brigid 2nd Annual of the fine heritage buildings the Victoria Museum. Lecture Music for a Sunday afternoon Christmas Table, Books and Christmas Fair (tentative). of Westboro. Tour departs at begins at 7:30 pm in the Salon The Friends of International CD’s, Toys, and more. 2:00 PM, rain or shine, from of the Canadian Museum of Social Service Canada are Everyone is welcome. Free outside the Real Canadian Nature. Info: (613) 230-8841 happy to present a concert of admission, barrier free access. Superstore at corner of or www.heritageottawa.org varied classical works inter- Phone 745-7834 for info.

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Ottawa City Councillor Jacques Legendre Reports

Lisgar, Dufferin, Rideau works, the roadway will Terrace Intersection acquire a clear definition and New Edinburgh residents, effectively be narrowed. The especially the walkers, will sidewalk, which had existed as know of the road works under- a tarmac surface, will be recon- way in the area. Everyone will structed in concrete from this by now probably know that this intersection to Maple. intersection will have a differ- ent form from that which exist- Plasma Gasification ed previously. It will become a As many will have heard, the classic “T-intersection”, with- City of Ottawa is considering a out any curved merging lane. pilot project that would deter- The new form will be much mine if an alternative exists for safer and will have much more dealing with solid wastes that Councillor Legendre, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson Governor General of green space adjacent. The cannot be diverted from our Canada and His Excellency John Ralston Saul. sidewalk on the south corner landfill. The City’s targets for will be re-instated and relocat- diversion, currently achieving future at enormous costs not to (environmental and financial) Chiarelli, MPP for Ottawa- ed to follow the road geometry. 32%, move up to 40% at the mention the difficulties associ- of proving the economic scala- Vanier and Minister of Culture In addition, a new sidewalk end of 2006 and 60% by 2008. ated with finding a suitable bility of this Canadian and Minister Responsible for will start at this junction, adja- Even assuming that the City site. (Ottawa) developed technolo- Francophone Affairs, Mme. cent to the Governor General’s achieves those ambitious tar- The technology to be tested gy. Madeleine Meilleur along with fence, and eventually connect gets, some 40% of our solid uses very high heat (a plasma) If all approvals can be the two City Councillors to the public parklands north of wastes (40% = 120,000 to break down the molecules of received, including an amend- whose wards are joined by the Rockcliffe Parkway. The tonnes/year) would still accu- the source material (even strip- ed Certificate of Approval from these bridges, Georges Bédard eastern edge of Lisgar Road in mulate in the landfill. ping atoms of their electrons!). the provincial Department of (Rideau-Vanier) and myself this area had become ill Although that would signifi- This occurs in a chamber the Environment, construction (Rideau-Rockcliffe). The defined over the years with the cantly increase the life of the closed to the atmosphere. No of the facility is expected in the occasion highlighted the fresh application of various tarmac landfill, it would nonetheless burning occurs. Process winter of 2006/spring of 2007, look for a significant part of patches. As a result of these require replacement in the parameters are adjusted to pro- commissioning in the the NCC’s ceremonial route duce three products – an inert spring/summer of 2007. The and marked, for residents of glass-like slag which can be pilot is intended to last one Ottawa, a return to full use of utilized because it will not year. Additional information an important route to and from leach to the ground, a synthetic can be found on the web at the downtown core. gas that can be used to produce www.zerowasteottawa.com Domaine Lac LaCaille energy in a conventional gas and at www.plascoenergy- Jacques Legendre engine, and finally, steam. group.com . Councillor, Rideau-Rockcliffe Waterfront properties on an undeveloped lake The evaluation plant, while itself not of a commercially Bytown Bridges You can communicate with me viable size, is intended to prove I was pleased to participate in at (please include a telephone 9 Peaceful secluded prime Gatineau properties that an existing small-scale the official re-opening of the number): available for building with private road proto-type plant can be scaled Bytown Bridges. The vice- City of Ottawa up to a commercial plant. The regal couple, Her Excellency 110 West 9 Clear, clean, 85’ deep lake – L shaped 1 Km X 2 Km proposed plant will allow con- the Right Honourable Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 trolled testing and incorporate Adrienne Clarkson Governor Tel: 580-2483, Fax: 580-2523 independent third-party moni- General of Canada accompa- E-mail: 9 14 sloping, south-facing, 1-2 acre lots with 150’ to tors as well as daily results nied by His Excellency John [email protected] 200’ frontage – 7 remaining published on a web site. Ralston Saul, presided. They Web Site: The proponents, Plasco were joined by the President of www.rideau-rockcliffe.com 9 Hydro and telephone to lot lines Energy Group, will bear all the NCC, Mr. Marcel Beaudry, the mayor of Ottawa, Mr. Bob planning, design, approval, insurance, construction and 9 Near Lac des Loups, 20 minutes to Wakefield decommissioning costs. The City will provide a site for the 9 Building restrictions to protect your investment plant, access to City utilities (power and water) at the usual rates and 75 tonnes/day of 9 No gasoline powered boats source material (municipal garbage) and pay a tipping fee 9 Various house and cottage packages available: of $40/tonne (essentially what conventional, log, or post and beam it costs to landfill). Moreover, the City will share in electrici- ty revenues and participate in 9 00 Reserve now for next year - $1000. deposit future royalties (including sales to other municipalities) For more information should the pilot be successful. Contact: Oakmount Properties There would appear to no risk 613-832-4085 to the municipality and yet sig- nificant potential benefits Page 40 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 included!), who recently Carmen and Dan Brock of membership thanks to the moved into 9 Rideau Gate, Union Street have taken the rapidly aging boomers of opposite Rideau Hall. We kids and the dog, and left Noel Street. Recent hope the Grands are able to on a sabbatical from New inductees are: Trish, survive the tail end of the Edinburgh. They are in Darlene, Mark, Wenda and tour bus season. They’ll Toronto for a year or so, Anne. Lookout Bryan, have a front row seat on and then they will be back. your membership form September 27th, the day of We miss you already! can’t be too far behind! the installation of our new Paula and Rolland Legault Governor General! In sympathy... of Noel Street who have Rita and Peter Hicks, for- left the Burgh for a four- We are sad to announce the merly of Dufferin Street, year posting in Brussels. death of long time New who recently moved to Word on the street is that Edinburgh resident Hilda Crichton Street. we can look forward to Hynds of Stanley Ave on meeting their little “sprout” July 22. Our sympathies to Pierre Trudel, Mieke Bos, when they return! Hilda’s daughter Darlene Congratulations... be introduced to a special and their 5 yr old daughter Wetzstein and her family of Kerri and Dave Steckel of reminder of their time in Emma, who moved into Gilles, Karen and their son Noel Street and Hilda’s son Ivy Crescent on the birth of Rome – Shacha their 20- their home on Keefer this Lucas of Ivy Crescent, who Robert Hynds and his fami- their daughter Alison month-old son! summer. have moved to Bermuda. ly. Hilda will be greatly Catherine, on September Congratulations and wel- Hopefully you will get a Irish eyes are also smiling missed and fondly remem- 2nd. Big sisters Kaitlyn come home. chance to come back and on Ivy with the recent move bered in the community, in and Emily are happy to visit your friends in the Sharon, Peter and Darcy of Liam Kilmurray, particular St.Luke’s have Mom and their new Burgh or better yet maybe McGovern of Ivy Crescent, Heather McLeod, and their Lutheran Church will miss sister home. All are doing your friends can make a who have returned from a children Liam and Finn her fellowship and friend- well. Welcome to the neig- trip to check up on how you posting in Milan. after previous stops on ship. bourhood Alison! are doing in say - Mackay and Noel. It would James and Alexandra Deepest sympathies to Andrew and Inge of Keefer seem that these folks are Lambert, and their two Love is in the air... Karen and Tolmie Street welcomed a big seeking to check out the children, Andrew and Gaby February? Anderson, Joseph Cull, and (very big) brother for Burgh one street at a time! of Stanley Ave, after a long Ian Engelberg of MacKay Emma on June 22. After a On Noel Street! 6 years away in Mexico and Street of the death of quick emergency C-section, Congratulations to Darlene Guatemala. Goodbye to ... Karen’s father Donald a healthy baby Lachlan Wetzstein and Mark Miller Anderson on July 29. Don weighed in at 9lbs 8oz. Jan Kent and family. After of Noel Street on their mar- The MacDonald family will be remembered as a Andrew’s next project is the a short absence they are riage this summer. A wel- who have moved onto devoted and proud father much anticipated, all-new now back and living on come also to Mark’s chil- Bertrand Street from Sandy and grandfather as well as a NECA Web Site – hope he River Lane. dren Emily and Andrew. Hill. We hope that the dear friend. can find the time! kids; Sara, Jonathan and Congratulations to Bruce Warm Welcome to... Thanks to all of the Breezy Vicky Henry of Stanley Ave Mathew find the neigbour- and Dale Smith of MacKay Bits contributors. If you is delighted to announce the The Burkom family from hood welcoming. Street (of Dale Smith have Breezy Bits for the birth of her second grand- neighbours on Crichton Gallery on Beechwood) for Doug and Kim Illman and next edition, please send daughter. Elsa Claire Street . Jack and Jill successfully marrying off kids of Crichton Street who them to Matiation was born to Burkom and their children their daughter Erin to a have left the Burgh. Kim [email protected]. Cathy Henry and Stefan Gordon and Martha along wonderful young man by and her family have given a Matiation on 29th May with their dog Henry the name of Ian Kerr great deal to the community 2005. A little sister for moved in this past winter. (Professor at U.of O., you over the past decade and we Jaya! Vicky is also pleased Julie Sunday and Mike hope that moving a few to announce her eldest son Happy Birthday... Isles and their daughter kilometers away won’t Andrew Henry was married married well) Ella who recently moved to mean we lose touch. to Claire McNeil on 28 Noel Street from Chelsea. Thanks Kim. The neigbourhood was hop- August 2005. The happy ping with birthday celebra- couple are now residing on The Cox Family, Toby, Kevin, Kim and Lucy Deadline tions this spring and sum- Kingsmere Lake in a newly Christy, William and Little. Kevin accepted a for the next issue of the mer, as many new babies renovated cabin. Reagan and Nicole Steyne position with a church in New Edinburgh News celebrated their first birth- is Congratulations !! as they settle into their new Toronto. Auntie Adrienne days. Happy first birthday November 10, 2005 home on Crichton all the misses you Lucy. Book way from South Carolina. to Zoya and Martha on Welcome back... club misses Kim. The Editor has a new email We are glad to have you in Crichton St, to Maddie, Charles and Sharda Mary and Michel Caron Quinn, Angus and Sam on address: the neighborhood and hope [email protected] Parker who have returned to see you at our communi- and their daughters, of John Ivy Cres, and to Fiona on to Mackay Street after a 4- ty events. Street, who have returned Queen Victoria. year posting in Rome. to live in Toronto. Farewell, The half-century club is Neighbours were thrilled to The Grand family (dogs you are sadly missed! boasting a great surge in October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 5

By Michael Histed Rockcliffe and along You notice vandalism, graffiti It’s Official – The Springfield asking for $20 in on either your or someone Neighbourhood Watch Signs gas money. Following several else’s property. Are Here. calls from residents, the You observe family violence. Congratulations New Ottawa Police successfully captured the individual. You witness an illicit drug Edinburgh!! The Neighbour- transaction. hood Watch signs have finally As we enter our third full been installed. A big thank year, consider joining us as a You realize your bike has been you must go to our Community Block Captain. By keeping stolen from your garage. Police Officer Tom Mosco and your neighbours informed, dis- Items are stolen from your my fellow Neighbourhood tributing Police warnings, cir- garden. Watch Co-Coordinator, Louise culating pamphlets from time Some of these may seem Palmer, for all their efforts in to time, you help further solid- minor and you might consider bringing this project to a suc- ify New Edinburgh as a caring it an inconvenience to report it cessful conclusion. From neighbourhood, where neigh- to the Police, however, all Sussex to Beechwood, and bours watch out for each other. reports are important and taken from Stanley to Springfield, It is as simple as that. So why seriously. It may take several the signs define the boundaries not give me a call at 741-1660 calls from residents to develop of our Neighbourhood Watch. or e-mail me at mhisted@uot- a profile of the suspect, thus re- The signs mean more than tawa.ca. emphasizing the need for those just defining an area; they are Do you know which phone calls. But do not be under any telling potential criminals that number to call if you see a illusion that the TV show CSI this community cares and we crime in progress, have an is a reflection of reality. It is are watching out for each emergency, or just need to not. Police work takes time. other. Statistics have clearly speak with your local So the more information you Community Police Centre? demonstrated that the signs can provide at the time of your Photo: Peter Glasgow alone act as a deterrent and call, the better. For example: Life Threatening Emergency Michael Histed, Louise Palmer andOfficer Tom Mosco at the have helped reduce crime. Clearly identify yourself. Neighbourhood Watch sign at Minto Bridge on Stanley. However, we cannot sit back or Crime in Progress Be prepared to describe the and depend solely on the signs. 9-1-1 persons, vehicles or circum- Make a second call if the of the police. We all have a We need to continue the efforts Other Emergencies stances as fully as possible. activity gets worse. role to play to help make our of the past two years and build 230-6211 Record the date and time of Inform your Neighbourhood community a safer place to on those successes that define Community Police Centres your call. Watch Block Captain when live, but without putting your- New Edinburgh’s Watch pro- 236-1123 Keep the suspects and inci- time permits. self in harms way. gram. With a network of 51 Remember, if it looks suspi- dent under surveillance from a REMEMBER, DO NOT Block Captains covering over cious, do not hesitate to call the safe distance until the police ATTEMPT APPREHENSION Have a safe and enjoyable 1200 households, we remain Police – trust your instincts. arrive. OR PURSUIT. This is the job Fall and Halloween. one of the largest Here are a few examples to Neighbourhood Watches in remind you when to make that Ottawa. Thanks to all of you. important call: You are making a difference. You observe a break and entry The value of Neighbourhood into a home, garage or vehi- Watch was clearly demonstrat- cle. ed this summer with the cap- ture of an individual who was going door-to-door in Dr. Thomas Kral Dr. Brigitte Mehlhorn

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I the park, providing more satis- and the New Edinburgh recreational pathway, building Committee raised $12,000 for predict that this sculpture trail factory recreational parking Trust of a basketball court, planting the New Edinburgh Park Tree will be a major park improve- facilities, and expanding the The Friends of New Edinburgh of tulips, conducting an annual Sculpture Park Improvement ment project which will bring park. However, closure would Park is a committee of the New spring cleanup of the park Project which, unfortunately, us close to achieving our goal likely increase through traffic Edinburgh Community sponsored by Councillor was cancelled in May 2004 of becoming a world-class on nearby streets. The possible Alliance (NECA). With its Jacques Legendre, establish- due to excessive tree rot. park. impacts need to be examined creation in June 1999, the ment of the Rideau Enviro in detail and public consulta- Friends Committee adopted a Defence by Catherine Canning tions will be held before any challenging vision statement: to clean up the Rideau River decisions are made. To create a world-class park. from the Minto Bridges to the The City does not presently Implementation of park , establish- have the proposed closure of improvements is guided by a ment of the Childrens’ the corner of Stanley Avenue at Five-Year Park Improvement Playground Facility sub-com- Dufferin in their budget plans, Budget Plan which is updated mittee chaired by Lori Lovett, but does wish to proceed with annually by seeking communi- repair of the cement wall next collecting data to predict the ty consultation and approval to the tennis court, placement effects of closure on through by NECA’s Board of Directors, of sitting boulders along the traffic on Stanley, Dufferin, Councillor Jacques Legendre river bank and at park Keefer, Crichton and MacKay, and City of Ottawa Council for entrances, and negotiation by and on recreational parking incorporation in the City’s Catherine Mirsky of dog by- near the Field House, and with Park Development Plan. Park laws and regulations with the considering design options for improvement projects in the City of Ottawa and the NCC to Currently, the New Edinburgh Improved Main Park Entrance the area where Stanley meets northern portion of the park create an off-leash dog exer- Park Trust has $4,213 on – NECA and the Crichton Dufferin. Then, if closure are approved by the owners, cise area in the NCC northern deposit for future park Community Council is jointly appears technically feasible, the National Capital portion of the park. improvement projects sponsoring a new park we will hold thorough and Commission (NCC). The On May 1, 2002, the New approved by NECA’s Board. improvement project to create effective public consultation at Budget Plan is published in the Edinburgh Park Trust was (A $3,000 bridge financing a pedestrian-safe main park Special General Meetings New Edinburgh News along approved as a registered chari- loan for the Tree Sculpture entrance which would require where the people of New with regular reports on park ty by the Canada Revenue Project was returned to NECA the closure of the corner of Edinburgh can learn about the improvement projects and park Agency so that tax deductions in June 2005.) Although the Stanley and Dufferin. plans and express their con- maintenance activities. could be obtained by those beauty of our unique park NECA and the Crichton cerns and opinions. Major park improvement who make donations for park would have been enhanced by Community Council represen- As it could be two years projects completed to date are: improvements. It was neces- the tree sculpture, we still have tatives met with Councillor before a decision is made, extension of the stone dust sary to create the Trust since a lovely, showplace park which Jacques Legendre and Paul there will be plenty of time for path along the Rideau River, NECA could not qualify for is heavily used by people from Landry of the City of Ottawa all interested residents of New planting of 75 trees, planting tax-exempt status as a regis- all over Gatineau and Ottawa. Parks Department on Edinburgh to comment on the And the various amenities of January14, 2004 to start dis- proposed park improvement our park continue to improve cussions on the possible clo- project. Since the proposal is through the diligent efforts of sure of Stanley Avenue at community-driven and will the over 500 registered mem- Dufferin. This measure has require a financial commit- bers of the Friends of New been recommended by two ment by the City and likely the Edinburgh Park Committee of NECA committees–Traffic community also, there will NECA. Calming and Friends of New clearly be a need for lots of Edinburgh Park–in documents deliberation before this pro- Park Improvements Project filed with the City in recent posal is realized. Meanwhile, New Sculpture Project – The years. Reasons include NECA and the Crichton Art-in-the-Park Committee of improving pedestrian safety by Community Council will work October 2005 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 7 closely with the City and the McCann, Surface Operations citizens of New Edinburgh to Coordinator for their dedica- ensure that we all make the tion to improving New right decisions. Edinburgh Park. The northern half of the park Park Maintenance is managed by the NCC. The The citizens of New Edinburgh Committee thanks Janet have access to a lovely, show- McGowan, Benoit Morin, place park which is heavily Gord Johnson, Micheline used by people from all over Mongeon and all of their many Gatineau and Ottawa. And the colleagues who worked on the various amenities of our park Tree Sculpture Project and all continue to improve through those who maintain the park in the efforts of volunteers such excellent condition. as the twenty Friends of the In July, I received a call from Park who participated in the a dog owner who was having annual spring clean-up in May; her dog treated for a cut paw. the work of the Rideau Enviro Her dog cut the paw on glass Defence group chaired by left on the stone dust path Catherine Canning, which which runs along the river cleaned the bottom of the bank. All park users are asked Rideau River and the shoreline to clean up broken bottles so as Photo: Peter Glasgow from the Minto Bridges to the to avoid injury to dogs and Cummings Bridge in May, and humans. who will do so again in the A similar problem is being Art Almost in the Park fall; the work of Don created by people who have Many Burghers, with or with- Mathesius, whose Crichton nated child, is Ted’s second Goodwin, Rosemary and drinking parties on the soccer out kids, will have noticed the Street house backs on to the version. It’s hard to believe, Gyde Shepherd and Jean field after the 11pm park cur- superbly decorated hobby- green area. You’ll recognize but the first one was destroyed Bellefleur who maintain the few. Park wardens report that horse attached to a tree trunk Ted’s place by the collection by vandals. Thank goodness three Explorer rose bush plots; they are constantly cleaning up at the corner of Stanley, just of assorted windmills on the Ted had the skill and determi- the work of Catherine Mirsky beer bottles, metal cans and where it curves into Dufferin. fence and the variety of bird- nation to ensure we can con- who negotiated the NCC bottle caps. All of these illegal This imaginative contribution house condominiums - the tinue to enjoy this inspired off–leash dog run area, negoti- parties should be reported to to the neighbourhood perfect scale of development combination of art and play. ated new dog exercise regula- the Ottawa police. We have appeared magically during the for our neighbourhood. The Many thanks, Ted! tions with the City of Ottawa asked Councillor Legendre to summer. We can now reveal hobby-horse, often seen firing and continues to educate dog request more intensive bicycle that it was constructed by Ted up the imagination of a fasci- owners in her regular articles police coverage in the park. in the New Edinburgh News; Any suggestions for park of 35 replacement and new June, the City replaced the the Monarch Meadow and the work of Lori Lovett, Chair, improvement projects or main- trees, some by the City and locust tree near the children’s organizing maintenance activi- Children’s Playground Facility tenance requirements can be some through a partnership playground and will replace ties. Those wishing to help sub-committee; the conveyed to Ed Browell (457- program. The City planted other trees and plant new trees may contact Barbara (749- Committee’s fourteen park 9941; amyedbrowell@sympa- some trees in November 2003. to improve the tree landscap- 5904) or Janet (842-4913). wardens who daily clean des- tico.ca), or Peter Cock, Park In January 2004, Julie Jackson, ing in the park under a contin- In closing, I wish to thank the ignated areas of the park and Improvement Project the interim Forestry Services uous tree replacement pro- 500 registered members of the monitor environmental condi- Coordinator (745-4078). We Program Coordinator and I gram. Friends of New Edinburgh tions, and all those park users also welcome calls from new conducted a tree survey which Park Committee for their who keep cleaning up the park residents who wish to become identified additional locations Monarch Meadow exemplary work over the past and who make suggestions for members of the Friends of for the planting of replacement Barbara Benoit and Janet Uren six years to create a world- park improvements to be New Edinburgh Park trees and new trees to improve will be assessing the state of class park. included in the annual New Committee or make arrange- the landscape of the park. Edinburgh Park Five-year ments for the donation of In June 2005 the City donat- Improvement Budget. memorial trees and benches. ed an oak tree to celebrate the The Committee also thanks 150th anniversary of the City. City of Ottawa Councillor Tree Planting Program This oak was planted by Peter Jacques Legendre, Keith In July 2003, Peter Cock and I Cock and watered daily by him Hardiman, District conducted a tree requirements and a host of the Friends of the Supervisor–Central Parks, survey in the park with Tracey Park Committee. Kim Illman Josee Helie, Planning and Schwets, the City of Ottawa’s arranged with the City for the Development Manager, Tracey Forestry Services Program planting of a tree to commem- Schwets, Forestry Services Coordinator. I received orate the life of Tom Place. In Program Coordinator, and Paul Tracey’s plan for the planting Page 8 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2005 rants (including our own endary Paris World Fair of Hamie’s Diner). At this point, 1900, was expressly built to he is increasingly using virgin run on peanut oil thanks to canola oil to create the “Veggie Diesel’s prescient conviction Gas” which fuels his small that renewable fuels would fleet of test vehicles. The mod- have to be the way of the est project is about to take a future. quantum leap to the level of And if you’re still puzzled commercial production as about how a Hummer fits the Sean has recently obtained profile of a committed envi- financing to establish a full- ronmental activist and innova- scale biodiesel plant in tor, Sean has a simple and Gatineau with a target produc- compelling explanation: unlike tion of about 20 million litres the majority of cars which are per year. The Veggie Gas facil- swiftly obsolete and must be ity is expected to be up and replaced by new vehicles at an running by the spring of 2006, enormous cost in energy and and with biodiesel plants also raw materials, Hummers are underway in Montreal and built to last, flying in the face Hamilton, this eco-friendly of the “throw away” manufac- option seems to be catching on turing culture which continues as a serious alternative to fossil have such dramatic and devas- fuels. Sean is confident about tating environmental conse- finding a market for his prod- quences in our society. So if Veggie Gas (without the bloat!) uct despite its low profile in you see Sean out and about in By Jane Heintzman regime sharply restricting the low Hummer drivers, many of the North American market to his distinctive veggie-powered On the face of it, the idea of a clearing of trees around resi- whom were already using it to date, and indeed has already Hummer (you can’t miss it), Hummer-driving land develop- dential properties. power their vehicles. The fuel presold 200% of his anticipat- please remember that he is er as an energetic environmen- Sean’s other vocation, which has been widely used in ed production to U.S. compa- more deserving of an apprecia- talist in the forefront of local is swiftly taking precedence Europe for almost two decades nies acting as brokers for sales tive wave than the other less efforts to respond to the “One to the EEC. complimentary gestures often Tonne Challenge” is at the While in the early stages of the project, Sean used almost exclu- Just in case you still find it directed at “gas guzzlers”! very least anomalous. Chelsea- sively “used” fryer oil collected from local restaurants... far fetched to imagine fuelling Best of luck Sean: we wish based Sean McAdam precise- your vehicle with a kitchen sta- you success in your new ly fits this description however, over his development activi- and the EEC has now mandat- ple, Sean points out that the Veggie Gas enterprise and in and in his website (www.vegg- ties, is his work on the “Veggie ed that a percentage of all first diesel engine, designed by your efforts to spread the word iegas.ca) warns readers to Gas” biodiesel pilot project diesel fuel sold must contain engineer/inventor Rudolf about the eco-benefits of the “beware of inappropriate which he launched last August biodiesel. In Canada, however, Diesel and unveiled at the leg- biodiesel option. stereotypes.” Besides being the in a small research facility in the picture is very different: proud owner of a Hummer H1 Chelsea, . As the name last year, only a million litres ADVANTAGES OF BIODIESEL (cheerfully decorated with implies, biodiesel fuel or “veg- of biodiesel was produced in colourful flora), Sean is co- gie gas” is made from new or Canada, in contrast to the 2 bil- From an environmental perspective, biodiesel has a number of founder and President of used vegetable oil and, with lion litres sold in EEC coun- significant attributes: Greystone Developments, an the appropriate chemical addi- tries. When Sean initially - it dramatically reduces greenhouse gas emissions, cutting environmentally friendly land tives, can be used in any diesel attempted to find a local sup- development business which engine either “neat” or in a mix plier to power his Hummer, he back carbon dioxide and sulphur emissions to minimal recently undertook a 20 acre with petroleum. found the field completely levels (even a 20/80 veggie/petroleum blend reduces over- project using exclusively recy- Sean first learned about the empty, and at that point set out all emissions by 60%); cled materials, and which fol- potential of biodiesel through to fill the gap himself through - a biodiesel powered Hummer produces roughly 2300 kg. lows a strict self-imposed his Internet contacts with fel- his Chelsea-based pilot proj- fewer greenhouse gas emissions per year than a Honda ect. Civic hybrid ( a point of particular pride for Sean!); While in the early stages of the project, Sean used almost - it is 100% biodegradable; and exclusively “used” fryer oil - it is made entirely from renewable sources. collected from local restau-

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I REMEMBER WHEN… Picker.” He would naturally maids to get home? if the middle had a black inte- I remember sitting on the chase us, and into the back- Local kids were often seen in rior, you won a free one. How front verandah for an evening’s MOST HOMES in the Burgh yards we would run, climbing Buske Taxis being transported lucky could you get? When entertainment, counting the had a wooden, whitewashed up into the nearest tree or into to and from school. I think Gladstone moved, Archie different colours of cars that shed in their backyards, with a the safety of the chicken coop. every wedding and funeral in Dotnoff took it over. drove by. chicken coop standing along- Every time I see the amount of the Burgh hired their cars. What about the bottling plant Sometimes we made “stom- side. And what fun to gather paper products going out to the Bill and Florence Buske on Vaughan Street where the pers” by using two large toma- eggs at Granny’s house and garbage, I reminisce about started the service over 50 older boys would treat the to cans and putting holes in scatter chicken feed helter- dear old Sandy. years ago. When Bill passed youngsters to a free sampling them and attaching string han- skelter. Or how about my per- away, Flo kept it up until her by running a hose through the dles. They were a favourite toy sonal favourite, trying to get health failed her in 1978. screen window? of many of the Burgh kids. the juiciest red apples and the And what about … Fred ripest blue gage plums from Burke, the shoemaker on the the trees in Granny’s back- corner of MacKay and yard? Vaughan Streets? Fred worked Do you remember when… day and night. There were The ragman would buy old numerous times when you rags, papers, etc., and every could see him in his shop into lady in the Burgh would save the wee hours of the morning, foil paper from cigarette pack- especially before school. What ages and roll them up to form a a fine job he did and so reason- large ball? You would be paid And how about … Buske able, too. Sometimes his shop according to its weight. Our Taxi located at 351 MacKay seemed to be a social meeting ragman was nicknamed “The Street. Remember how place with customers chatting Rag Picker”; his real name was impressed we were by the big, away happily. “Sandy.” He had bright red black shiny cars bearing the On the corner was hair and a temper to match. Of advertisement, The Closest Gladstone’s where we could course, children, being what Taxi to Rockcliffe? With no get a grab bag for two cents, or they are, brought on his temper street cars traveling into B.B. bats, two for a penny. by taunting him with, “Hi, Rag Rockcliffe Park, how were the When you broke your B.B. bat,

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