October 2013 Time to Tell Our Story It’s all about time, and time has been passing. The plan unveiled more than a year ago was to research, write and pub- lish a readable and authorita- tive history of New Edinburgh. To that end, NECA entered into conversation with histo- rian Martha Edmond and writer and local resident Janet Uren. Those two did a certain amount of preliminary work at that time in preparing a concept for the book, a research out- line and a variety of materials of Ontario Archives Source: with which to entice potential McKay’s Mills as drawn by Thomas Burrowes in 1845. funders. Even more excitingly, lage, to come forward with its design a form and deliver it to they were soon approached by own story. Now is the time. every house in New Edinburgh, www.newedinburgh.ca a number of people from the Martha and Janet got togeth- asking residents to share their neighbourhood who had sto- er recently to discuss how the knowledge and histories with ries to tell and photographs to project could be moved for- us. Even if 4 out of 10 house- share. And there the project ward even without significant, holders respond, they will have stalled, on the issue of funding. early funding. The solution a wealth of detailed, neigh- Yet the time is ripe for this that they propose is threefold: bourhood-specific knowledge kind of project. Canada is 1. Looking for community to add to information gleaned approaching its 150th anniver- help to do the research. from other sources. The team sary in 2017, and interest in 2. Finding a 21st-century also plans to get in touch with history is likely to soar, just as way to distribute the “book.” those who have already come it did in 1967. Governments are 3. Using electronic media forward. looking for important projects as a modern way to fundraise Secondly, do we really need to support in the lead-up to that once the research and writing a book or are there alterna- anniversary. St. Bartholomew’s is complete. tive forms of dissemination Church— also marking a cen- Beginning with the research, in this modern world? Surely, tury in the next few years— a great deal of information is the important thing is to cap- has also embarked on a book already in the hands of house- ture, record and communicate project, working with historian holders who have documents, the story, both in words and Glenn Lockwood. It is time memories, photographs and images. By mounting the mate- for New Edinburgh, a rare, folk memories to draw on. rial online—hopefully as a first largely intact 19th-century vil- Martha and Janet propose to phase before publishing—it may even be possible to raise new funds towards publishing Beechwood Development Update: Big Changes the work in book form. That is the plan. Martha and Coming Soon, but Not Tomorrow! Janet will shortly be getting By Jane Heintzman construction site is now com- and David indicates that a few project news. Special thanks in touch with the people who All Systems Go on Domicile’s plete, and that excavation and finishing touches to the build- to Domicile for its generous contacted them when the proj- Kavanaugh Project: Let the servicing work is about to be ing are in the works, including $20,000 donation to the retrofit ect was first mooted. Also, Digging Begin! launched. With the hydro work a number of refinements to the of New Edinburgh House. they are working on develop- As local motorists, cyclists wrapped up, Domicile is ready entry and the addition of some The company stepped in at a ing a research template for dis- and pedestrians are aware, to install a permanent hoard- landscaping once the hydro critical moment last June to tribution within the community construction has been ongoing ing and sidewalk protection servicing work in front of the help save the day by giving the in the next few weeks. When through the summer to install along Beechwood, along with Centre has been completed. New Edinburgh Community it comes through your door, the conduits carrying increased signage related to the project. Domicile is in the process of and Arts (NECTAR) Centre a please take up the challenge electrical capacity along the In early July, after a redecorating one of its model much needed boost to meet its and help with what could be south side of Beechwood to the first attempt to move the suites (one bedroom plus den looming construction deadline. a truly significant community future site of The Kavanaugh, Kavanaugh Sales Centre, (an configuration) to create a Now that’s Good Corporate project. Contact janet.uren@ Domicile’s much anticipated exercise which was aborted slightly different variation for Citizenship, with capital wordimage.ca and Janet and “gateway” condominium/com- when the wheels of the trailer prospective buyers, and looks letters! Martha will be in touch. We need your help to tell our story. mercial project. The company were unable to support the load forward to a successful fall Continued on page 2 has invested over a million of the building), Domicile’s sales season, with continuing dollars towards the costs of transportation team ultimate- strong interest in Kavanaugh extending hydro servicing, ly succeeded in moving this condominiums. On the all- some of which it hopes to extra large load from its origi- important retail front, David recoup as other new develop- nal location at Beechwood confirms that all the param- ments emerge to take advan- and Marquette down the eters related to the commer- tage of this critical addition street to its new home at 84 cial leasing program have now to the infrastructure along Beechwood, the former site of been finalized, and the com- this neglected stretch of two long unoccupied (and now pany is currently negotiating Beechwood. demolished) buildings belong- with a number of serious pros- Domicile Vice-President ing to the Lauzon group. This pects—but still no firm news, David Chick reports that the precarious operation was per- so we’ll have to be patient and hydro work directly in front of formed in the dead of night to stay tuned! the Kavanaugh site is now com- minimize the risks of traffic Interested readers who’d pleted, although it’s our under- chaos, but some readers may like to track progress on the standing that construction will have been on hand to witness Kavanaugh can check out the be ongoing to extend the elec- the arresting spectacle—your Domicile Blog at domicile. trical feed down Beechwood as photos are welcome! ca/blog/ where you’ll find far as the Metro. David further The Sales Centre is now up periodic postings with reports that the shoring of the and running in its new location, construction updates and Page 2 New Edinburgh News October 2013 band Peter Boehm were part Development Update... of the angry and successful Continued from page 1 NECA-led opposition to the Report from NECA proposed condominium build- Minto Beechwood: Grand ing at 132 Stanley Avenue. Opening Sales Launch In addition to Michael Coming Soon Acting President Histed, two other NECA board Minto continues to forge ahead members will step down at the with plans for its much her- AGM. Carlo Zambri, current- alded development at the cor- David Sacks ly our Membership chair, will ner of Beechwood and MacKay depart after three years of loyal Streets, and the official Grand and pleasant contribution. We Opening Sales Launch for the Report from NECA Acting by the Minto Development sentiment. Mr. Strachan replied will miss him, and wish him 157 planned condominium President David Sacks Corporation to build a con- immediately that he would for- well. I will also not be stand- units is expected to take place The summer months and dominium tower at the ward NECA’s letter to Minto’s ing for reelection to the board, on October 26. The event will September have seen NECA Beechwood-MacKay fire site. executive vice-president in its and will cease to be Acting be held at the newly com- busy with several ongoing con- A June public information commercial-client group for President. For several months pleted Minto Sales Centre at cerns, with some new busi- session, hosted by Minto and consideration. now, we on the NECA board 7 Beechwood, with activities the City to unveil a some- ness, and with preparations Planning ahead have discussed the eventuality spilling out into the rear park- for our annual general meet- what gentler redesign of the of a new president. Although I ing area, where a tent will be set ing (AGM) on October 16. building’s exterior, was attend- In a more contemplative vein, the board has recently been will dearly miss my colleagues up to accommodate the crowd. Maintaining strong “horizon- ed appreciatively by several around the board table in serv- Keep an eye on the project tal” ties remains a priority. In NECA board members along studying questions of strategic long-term priorities and pos- ing this great neighbourhood, I website for details of time and June, the NECA board voted to with other community resi- find I simply cannot continue date: www.mintobeechwood. contribute $2,000—nearly half dents: Many were impressed sible improvements in gov- ernance. This initiative, led to juggle that with the demands com. of NECA’s available assets at that Minto and the architect of employment. It was always Prior to the Grand Opening that time—to our colleagues at had proven ready to listen to mainly by Tim Plumptre and Paula Thompson, is seeking my plan to serve only a while for the public at large, Minto New Edinburgh Community some of residents’ comments as Acting President, after tak- also plans to hold an invita- and Arts (NECTAR) Centre, (voiced, for example, at the to upgrade certain procedures, make NECA more proactive as ing the reins last year. But I tion-only event for the close to as emergency funds toward NECA-sponsored public meet- will continue to help out, as 2,000 interested potential pur- needed renovations of New ing back in January). opposed to reactive, and exam- ine such intriguing questions NECA’s liaison to the Ottawa- chasers on the project’s pre- Edinburgh House. Bringing NECA made further con- wide Federation of Citizens’ registration list, so there will be NECTAR’s concerns to our tact in August to suggest as “Should NECA try doing fundraising?” Current planning Associations and as an H&D lots of action at the Minto Sales attention was NECA board to Minto a way to consider committee member. Centre in the next few weeks. member Paula Thompson, including a hardware store in is meant to bring organiza- tional improvements for 2014. Beechwood shoppers will no who is also a NECTAR exec- the ground-floor commercial On to the AGM doubt have tracked the progress utive officer. NECA stands space of the planned build- Another zone of preparation NECA’s AGM will be held has been NECA’s Heritage of work on the Sales Centre willing to consider any fur- ing. Requests from the public on Wednesday, October 16, at over the course of the summer, ther NECTAR requests. for a hardware-store tenant, to and Development (H&D) 7 pm at St. Bartholomew’s Committee. This month, as and when we went to press, the Similarly, the NECA board replace the store lost in the fire, Church, 125 MacKay Street. finishing touches were close to voted in September to sup- have featured loudly in New of the coming AGM, Michael Every New Edinburgh resident Histed will step down from the completion. Once in operation, port the heritage-designation Edinburgh ever since Minto is invited to attend: We’ll hear the Sales Centre will be open application of St. Charles announced its plans to build. In NECA board, after two years brief reports on issues of con- as board member and H&D Monday through Thursday Church, on Beechwood July, sharp-eyed NECA board cern, elect some new NECA from noon to 7 pm, and from Avenue in Vanier—a cause led member Catherine Lindquist committee chair: Our sincere board members, and enjoy thanks to Michael for his many 11 am to 5 pm on weekends by the Vanier Community noticed an Ottawa Citizen arti- refreshments. Here’s a chance and holidays. Association. NECA has now cle about the new Canadian hours of yeoman service to the for you to find out more about Burgh. To replace him on the Condominium prices in written letters to city hall for Tire “Express” store format our community and the differ- the new development range the application file, which is being pioneered in downtown committee and the board, Gail ence that residents’ involve- McEachern will become our upwards from $250,000, with being reviewed by staff for Toronto: At roughly one-tenth ment can make—it is also a units ranging in size from 557 (we hope) referral to the the usual Canadian Tire size, next H&D chair. Being a past chance to become a NECA NECA president, past H&D square feet to 1,589 square feet, City’s Built Heritage Sub an Express store will stock member. The AGM is open to and available in a number of Committee. NECA gladly only high-demand items and chair, and current H&D com- anyone, but to vote you need mittee member, Gail is a veter- configurations, including one- supports the cause, believing otherwise will take next-day to be enrolled as a member. bedroom; one-bedroom plus that this city needs to (a) take orders. After some quick an of a hundred fights in New NECA membership is abso- Edinburgh’s defence. We are den; two-bedroom; and two- better care of its heritage build- internal emailing, the NECA lutely free and without obliga- bedroom plus den. There is ings and (b) pay attention to board sent a letter to Minto most grateful to her for finding tion. Furthermore, at the AGM, the time to chair, amid her busy some flexibility in these stan- Beechwood Avenue. vice president for development any NECA member who wish- dard configurations, for exam- Brent Strachan, pointing out employment schedule. es may stand for election to the Hardware hopes Also we welcome Julia ple to meet the needs of clients the Citizen article and suggest- board. seeking additional space, and Speaking of Beechwood… ing that Minto consider this Wayand as the newest volun- I hope to see you there on NECA remains engaged with, teer to the H&D committee. an interior design team from or some other hardware-store October 16. Regardless, best Minto will be on hand to work and concerned about, the plans format, in light of strong local Julia is a local “battle veteran” wishes for a happy autumn. as well: In 2008, she and hus- Continued on page 3 NECA MEETINGS: All Welcome The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on the third Your NECA Representatives 2012-2013 Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. No meetings in July, August, or Sarah Anson-Cartwright 745-4194 [email protected] December. During October, NECA holds its annual general meeting (AGM) and a regular board meeting. Roslyn Butler 746-8037 [email protected] Secretary Simon Ford 301-7776 [email protected] Vice President Our AGM will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Church at 125 Michael Histed 741-1660 [email protected] Heritage & Development MacKay Street, by kind permission of the church board and warden. Our October meeting will be in Stanley Park Fieldhouse, at 193 Catherine Lindquist 747-6009 [email protected] Stanley Avenue. Tim Plumptre 852-6557 [email protected] David Sacks 740-0650 [email protected] Acting President Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh residents. Anyone wish- ing to make a presentation to the board should please contact David Paula Thompson [email protected] Sacks in advance to arrange scheduling. Our next meetings are: Jim Watson 745-7928 [email protected] Treasurer Carlo Zambri 744-0773 [email protected] Membership October 16, 2013, 7 pm, AGM at St. Bartholomew’s October 21, 2013, 7:30 pm, at the Stanley Park Fieldhouse Ex officio: November 1, 2013, 7:30 pm, at the Stanley Park Fieldhouse Cindy Parkanyi 745-8734 [email protected] New Edinburgh News Any changes to this schedule would be posted in advance on the New Marci Surkes [email protected] Friends of the Park Edinburgh website, www.newedinburgh.ca. October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 3 Development Update... for the residential units. of different candidates. While of consultations on the initial reports that Minto continues The remaining pre-fire build- there are still no specifics to plans, and on the whole, were to explore possible methods of Continued from page 2 ing along MacKay to the report on this crucial aspect of positive modifications from adding interest and impact. with potential purchasers to Beechwood corner is not slated the project, Minto stresses its the perspective of the com- It was also reported at the personalize their suites. Clients for demolition until the time of commitment to selecting retail munity. June meeting that in consulta- will also have the option of the overall construction launch, uses that best serve its condo- For example, the new design tion with the City, Minto will buying an entirely unfinished so don’t expect any dramat- minium residents as well as includes more masonry (mar- plant a mix of trees on the suite, or “perimeter shell” as ic changes in the landscape the wider community, and that ble and stone, or facsimile) sidewalk along the Beechwood Minto refers to it, and finish- for another year or so. Minto are in keeping with the overall and less glass than originally frontage, and add bicycle park- ing it themselves to their own Senior Vice President Brent character and tone of the build- proposed, improving both the ing along Beechwood as well specifications. Strachan reports that at the ing (so presumably with luck, aesthetic aspect of the exterior, as in the port-cochère off Amenities for residents time of demolition, the artwork we’ll be spared any KFC’s or and the overall energy efficien- MacKay Street. of the building will include on the façade of the burned out McDonald’s or worse). If all cy of the building. The western Interested readers can keep a guest suite; a Conference building will be removed and goes well, these principles of side elevation, or “gateway to an eye on ongoing news related Room; Fitness Facilities (gym retained by the former building selection should help to recre- Beechwood”, is now an articu- to the Minto Beechwood and yoga); an outdoor terrace owners, and while he is making ate the cluster of much needed lated pattern of buff-coloured project on the project website with lounge, eating areas, as no promises about preserving amenities within walking dis- brick in two distinct tones, at www.mintobeechwood. well as an outdoor kitchen; and the existing red brick entirely tance that our community val- as opposed to a blank wall. com, and the NEN will be an indoor party/entertainment intact during the demolition ued so profoundly before the This very visible face of the closely tracking events as the room with kitchen and private process, Minto has commit- fire. building remains a work in year unfolds. dining room. ted to meeting LEED certifica- According to Brent, the progress, however, and Brent Construction Timetable: tion standards for the project selection of a well-balanced Shovels in the Ground Fall which require that all salvage- retail mix is not a simple mat- 2014? able materials be redirected for ter. Rather it entails a complex While the exact construc- reuse or recycling. calculation involving the vary- tion schedule remains uncon- ing requirements of potential Retail Prospects: How Long, businesses in relation to park- firmed, Minto is targeting the Oh Lord?! fall of 2014 or early 2015 for ing, loading, garbage dispos- Brent reports that Minto al, ceiling height, street level the start of construction, sub- has had strong interest from ject to sufficiently robust con- exposure and other variables, potential retail occupants of combined with the degree to dominium sales in the interim. the ground floor commercial At the moment the company which they meet the needs of area in the new development, condominium residents and the is working towards a tentative and is currently in the dis- occupancy date of May 2016 wider community. NECA has cussion stage with a number been in contact with Brent to reinforce the strong preference Proposed Changes to NECA Mandate of our community for a num- The NECA Board has voted to make the following small ber of smaller retailers along changes in wording to NECA’s “mandate” (or statement of pur- the lines of those displaced by pose) as written originally in NECA’s 1989 Letters Patent. The the fire, and offering a com- revision intends to show a shift in priorities, amid slightly more parable range of goods and flexible language. These proposed changes will be offered for services (hardware included). a vote by the assembly at NECA’s Annual General Meeting on In the course of the sum- October 16. mer, NECA made the specific The original text of the Letters Patent will remain, but the suggestion that Minto explore mandate as a separate statement would henceforth be consid- the possibility of a Canadian ered as slightly altered from the Letters Patent wording. Tire “Express Store” of the kind currently being piloted Original mandate wording, from NECA’s July 1989 Letters in a Toronto neighbourhood, Patent, Item 6 and essentially involving a a. Developing and fostering a sense of community among dramatically smaller, “corner the residents of New Edinburgh; store” version of the traditional b. Promoting organized events and other community CT mega-store. NECA plans endeavours; to stay in touch as the process c. Researching, developing positions and making repre- of retail selection unfolds, and sentations to various levels of government on matters affecting to ensure that when the final the community and its residents; calculations are made, com- d. Co-ordinating activities of the Corporation with those munity needs and interests are of organizations, associations and individuals with similar high on Minto’s priority list. interests or activities whether in the community or outside it; When will we at last have and other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these news of the businesses objectives. coming to Beechwood? Brent Proposed revised wording is hopeful that there will be 1. Developing and fostering a sense of community among some announcements on the the residents of New Edinburgh; retail front by late this year or 2. Researching, developing positions and making repre- early next year, so be sure to sentations on matters affecting the community; stay tuned to the NEN and the 3. Co-ordinating activities of the Corporation with those community website at www. of organizations, associations and individuals with similar newedinburgh.ca. interests or activities whether in the community or outside it; Exterior Design Changes 4. Promoting organized events and other community endeavours, particularly those that uphold one or more of the In late June, about 30 mem- first three NECA objectives listed above; and other comple- bers of the community attend- mentary purposes not inconsistent with these objectives. ed a follow-up meeting on the project where Minto’s archi- The exact changes to Version 1 tect presented a revised set of • At (b), add the words “particularly that uphold one or drawings of the building eleva- more of the first three NECA objectives listed above”. tions. A number of the changes • Move (b) to last place in the mandate objectives. introduced in the design of • At (c), remove the words “to various levels of govern- the exterior were reportedly ment” and “and its residents”. inspired by comments from the community in earlier rounds Page 4 New Edinburgh News October 2013 au long conflit de travail avec From the Desk of... les agents du Service extérieur du Canada a des conséquences négatives pour notre économie. From the Desk La grève dans nos ambas- sades et nos missions à l’étranger, qui a commencé of Mayor plus tôt cette année, se traduit par un traitement beaucoup plus lent des demandes de visa Jim Watson Mauril Bélanger de visiteur et d’étudiant pour Member of Parliament for les personnes qui souhaitent Ottawa-Vanier venir au Canada. En fait, l’Association de Invest Ottawa Update Impact of Foreign Service Officers Strike l’industrie touristique du When Invest Ottawa opened • 2,365 consultations and Canada estime que l’arriéré its doors in February of 2012 it inquiries The Canadian government’s ism operators have had to can- de demandes de visa pourrait signaled a change in Ottawa’s • 6,912 advisory hours pro- failure to settle a long lasting cel entire group travel pack- forcer les visiteurs étrangers business climate. vided labour dispute with Canada’s ages at the last minute when à attendre 90 jours avant de Ottawa is known to many • 77 companies helped to Foreign Service Officers in a participants were unable to get recevoir leur visa, un retard as a government town but we grow globally timely fashion is resulting in visitors’ visas last summer. qui, l’été dernier, a coûté à have a vibrant business com- • 26 resident companies in the negative consequences for our Furthermore, this govern- l’industrie du tourisme environ munity with the potential for accelerator program economy. ment’s Budget 2013 promise to 280 millions de dollars et qui significant growth. We boast • 21 visiting foreign delega- The strike at our embassies increase the number of foreign a mis en danger des milliers the most educated workforce in tions to Ottawa and missions abroad, which students in Canada is falter- d’emplois dans notre pays. En Canada with 61% of our work- • 15 investor sessions started earlier this year, is ing. As a result, many interna- refusant de s’engager dans des ers having a post-secondary • 10 missions to foreign mar- resulting in much slower visi- tional students did not get their négociations, le gouvernement degree. We also have the high- kets tor and education visa approv- study visas in time for this fall nui à notre industrie touristique. est concentration of scientists • $26 million in investments als for people who wish to classes. Des exploitants d’entreprises and engineers in Canada. attracted by the startup port- come to Canada. The government needs to touristiques ont dû annuler des In August, Ottawa received folio In fact, the Tourism Industry get back to the negotiating groupes entiers de visiteurs à the first-place ranking among • $25 million in foreign Association of Canada esti- table at the earliest in order la dernière minute lorsque les 61 cities from around the globe investment attracted mates that this visa backlog to resolve this issue quickly participants n’ont pas réussi à in the three key measure- • $3.1 million in market anal- could have foreign visitors and responsibly, as well as to obtenir leur visa l’été dernier. ments of economic develop- ysis intelligence reports pro- waiting up to 90 days for repair the damage they have De plus, la promesse que ce ment: Technology, Talent, and vided for free to Ottawa’s approval, a delay which cost done to Canada’s reputation gouvernement a faite dans son Tolerance and a fourth mea- businesses last summer’s tourism busi- as an international tourism and budget de 2013 d’accroître le surement - Quality of Place. This is remarkable prog- ness approximately $280 mil- education destination. nombre d’étudiants étrangers This honour from the Martin ress, and under the leadership lion and jeopardized thousands I support the Foreign Service au Canada est désormais dif- Prosperity Institute is well- of President and CEO Bruce of jobs in our country. By not Officers in their efforts. ficile à tenir. En effet, bon deserved and we need to use Lazenby, Invest Ottawa is engaging in negotiation, the * * * * * nombre d’étudiants étrangers it as a launching pad for even poised for an even stronger government is damaging our L’échec du gouvernement du n’ont pas réussi à obtenir leur greater success. We need to 2014. tourism industry. Many tour- Canada à trouver une solution visa à temps pour commencer do even more to let investors We know there is more work le semestre d’automne. and job creators, both inside to be done to support Ottawa’s Le gouvernement doit and outside of Ottawa, know established businesses and retourner à la table des négoci- what a great place we are to do startups and to attract new ations dès que possible afin de business. business to our city. Invest résoudre rapidement cette crise With the advent of Invest Ottawa has shown in less than de manière responsable, ainsi Ottawa, that is exactly what two years that it is up to these que pour réparer les dommages we are doing and the results tasks and I look forward to see- qu’il a faits à la réputation du are impressive. 2013 marks ing what more they can do for Canada en tant que destination the first full year for Invest our city in the rest of this year internationale pour les tour- Ottawa and below are some of and in 2014. istes et les étudiants. its accomplishments to date: For more information about J’appuie les agents du Service • 654 jobs facilitated Invest Ottawa please visit extérieur dans ce conflit. • 4,047 workshop attendees www.investottawa.ca October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 5 vent du travail. Pensons aux organismes dans Overbrook qui dépendent des employés Ottawa City MPP Ottawa-Vanier d’été. Grâce au Programme Councillor Madeleine Meilleur d’emploi pour les jeunes et à Peter Clark l’initiative Expérience de tra- Reports vail dans les services policiers Reports pour les jeunes, plus de 270 jeunes d’Ottawa ont acquis une Creating Jobs for Youth this employment opportunities. expérience professionnelle val- New Fitness Equipment – There are continuing prob- Summer Summer jobs are an impor- able, qui les prépare à mieux Stanley Park lems in our parks with dogs Everyone remembers their first tant experience for young peo- s’intégrer au marché du tra- There will be new fitness off leash. Off leash does not summer job. ple. It helps them gain valuable vail. Ces deux programmes equipment installed in the mean that dogs are allowed It was an important moment work experience. And it helps offrent aux jeunes âgés de 15 park. Funds from my Ward to run wild or that owners do in all of our lives as we made them earn money to continue à 18 ans une formation, un cash-in-lieu budget have been not have to obey the “poop the first step toward finan- their studies. stage rémunéré de six à huit approved ($65,000) to pur- and scoop” bylaw. Owners cial independence. It taught For more information on semaines et une formation en chase and install the equip- are still responsible for their us valuable skills and lessons. the Ontario Summer Jobs matière de recherche d’emploi ment. Expected to be installed behavior and must be in con- And it helped us to build con- Program, visit www.ontario. afin de les préparer d’une car- this fall. trol of their dogs at all times. Unfortunately we have been fidence. ca/summerjobs or contact my rière future. New Edinburgh Street Signs constituency office at 613 744- Les emplois d’été constitu- getting pressed from both the Our government recognizes We have received positive 4484. ent une expérience importante advocates, and the complain- the importance of summer jobs feedback about the eight inter- pour les jeunes. Ils leur per- ants. Other matters have inter- not just to the students who Création d’emplois pour les sections signed to highlight the mettent d’obtenir une précieuse vened, and I still want to work find employment, but for the jeunes cet été Heritage Conservation District future of Ontario. Let’s just expérience de travail. De on some resolution. Chacune et chacun d’entre in New Edinburgh, think of all the organizations plus, ces emplois leurs don- nous se souvient de son pre- and are currently in Overbrook that rely on sum- nent l’occasion de gagner de mier emploi d’été. working on expand- mer employees. l’argent pour poursuivre leurs En effet, c’était un moment ing the number of Through the Jobs for Youth études et contribuer à l’avenir important de notre vie, alors intersections this program and the Youth in de l’Ontario. que nous prenions le premier fall and next spring. Policing Initiative, more than Pour de plus amples ren- pas vers l’indépendance finan- Your comments are 270 youth in Ottawa gained seignements au sujet du cière. Nous y avons appris welcome. valuable work experience that Programme d’emplois d’été de des leçons et des compétences will better prepare them to join l’Ontario, visitez www.ontar- Dogs in parks con- importantes, en plus de dével- the workforce. These programs io.ca/fr/travail-et-emploi/ tinuing problems opper notre confiance. provided young people age emplois-dete-pour-eleves-et- Notre gouvernement 15-18 with training, a six to etudiants ou communiquez Photo:Louise Imbeault reconnaît l’importance des eight week paid placement and avec mon bureau de circon- Cindy Parkanyi, Peter Clark and Joan emplois d’été, non seulement Mason celebrate the installation of heritage job search training for future scription au 613 744-4484. pour les étudiants qui trou- street signs in New Edinburgh. Page 6 New Edinburgh News October 2013

Cheering station gals. Photo: Garth Gullekson Race Weekend 2013 YES WE DID! By Joseph Cull young and old, and of course Chair, New Edinburgh colourful attire and chants of Cheering Station 2013 positive messages of encour- A Cheering Station: the abil- agement cheering on thousands ity to encourage and support of dedicated runners. someone on their way to realiz- Thanks to NECTAR, we ing a dream—a dream so many graced our race path with some runners from around the world of the extraordinary Lumière work hard at to ensure they are art installations. ready for race day. It took a village and we A long and at times gruel- proudly announce that the ing race, the marathon takes “New Edinburgh Cheering strength of character and the Station” was Voted BEST IN will to complete to get one to THE CITY OF OTTAWA for the finish line. However the 2013. journey is never about one. Race Weekend officials Enter the community of New awarded us a $2,500 First Edinburgh! As runners turned Prize for our efforts. The pro- the corner at Stanley and ceeds of this are going into Dufferin they found the heart the Fieldhouse and grounds in and soul of a neighbourhood Stanley Park! full of people who believe they Special thanks to Garth can make a difference…and Gullekson of Darlington they most certainly do, loudly Mediaworks and New and colourfully right until the Edinburgh Photographer last runner passes by! John Arnold for capturing Our zest for life and com- the essence of our Cheering munity was in full bloom and Station in pictures! Shout out was well supported by uplift- to Matt Fyfe for his manning ing musical beats, tasty treats, the food and beverage service. great volunteers, tons of kids

Cheering station organizer, Joseph Cull. Photo: Garth Gullekson October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 7 L’ambassade de France, un des bâtiments les plus prestigieux de la capitale Par Michel Prévost, archiv- fices fédéraux d’Ottawa. En 1937 à 1939. Avec le temps, iste en chef de l’Université 1939, lors de l’inauguration cette fresque va se détéri- d’Ottawa officielle, les 700 personnes orer et on finira par peindre L’ambassade de France, située présentes, dont le gouver- par-dessus afin de la cacher. au 42, promenade Sussex, neur général du Canada, lord Heureusement, l’œuvre sera s’avère l’un des bâtiments les Tweedsmuir, et le premier min- restaurée entre 1982 et 1987 et plus prestigieux de la capitale istre du pays, Lyon Mackenzie elle a maintenant retrouvée son fédérale. Par ailleurs, l’édifice King, peuvent voir un intérieur lustre d’autrefois. est considéré comme l’un des plus que remarquable. En effet, Parmi les autres trésors, plus beaux exemples du style on y admire un hall d’entrée retenons les murs du bureau de Art déco construits dans les majestueux et un grand escali- l’ambassadeur qui sont recou- années 1930. er d’honneur recouvert de verts de gravures de Charles Pour ériger son ambassade matériaux nobles provenant de Pinson, retraçant la décou- au Canada, le Quai d’Orsay l’ancienne mère patrie, notam- verte du Canada et l’histoire choisit l’architecte Eugène ment du travertin ocre ainsi de la Nouvelle-France, ainsi Beaudouin qui sera assisté que du marbre rose et vert de que les portes de bronze du de deux architectes montré- la Bourgogne. grand salon, réalisées par Jean alais, Marcel Parizeau et À l’étage, le grand salon Prouvé et décorées par Robert Antoine Monette, des diplô- impressionne également par Cami. més de l’Institut d’architecture son ampleur et sa tapisserie Enfin, une pièce plus modeste Photo: Louise Imbeault de Paris. La solide équipe du 17e siècle Le triomphe mérite un arrêt. Il s’agit du L’ambassade de France, au 42, promenade Sussex. d’architectes opte pour le style de Constantin, provenant de Salon du bouleau qui sert au joyaux du patrimoine de la Note de l’éditeur : Consultez Art déco très apprécié dans les la célèbre manufacture des départ de fumoir et dont les capitale. le site communautaire www. années 1920 et 1930. Gobelins. Quant à la salle à murs et le plafond sont entière- On peut joindre Michel newedinburgh.ca afin Le grand immeuble de trois manger, elle se démarque par ment tapissés de bouleau blanc. Prévost aux Archives de d’accéder à une galerie de pho- étages est recouvert de granit ses murs recouverts d’une En somme, ces toutes l’Université d’Ottawa, 100 tos prises par Peter Glasgow à provenant du Québec alors que fresque intitulée La France ces richesses, ainsi que Marie-Curie, salle 012, 613- l’intérieur de l’ambassade de le toit est fait de plaques de heureuse réalisée par le pein- bien d’autres, qui font de 562-5825, michel.prevost@ France. cuivre comme plusieurs édi- tre français Alfred Courmes de l’ambassade de France un des uottawa.ca

Crichton Community Council Visit The By Cathy McConkey first year at Queen's University. Fieldhouse, we have moved to Let’s recap the spring and sum- And despite the call for an online booking system. For Burgh Online! mer. First, thank you to Joseph rain on the day of the New your next birthday party, anni- Cull who brilliantly arranged Edinburgh Garage Sale, we versary or other event please For the most THE BEST CHEERING had another successful sale. email nefieldhouse@gmail. up-to-date news of the STATION again. We are so Council would like to thank all com; include the dates, times neighbourhood good that the organizers of the those who donated 10% of their and occasion and we will get Marathon weekend changed proceeds. Also, we would like back to you within two days to the route to have our neighbour- to thank the New Edinburgh confirm your dates. newedinburgh.ca hood at the 36 km point—just Pub, who always keeps us on when the marathoners really track with the HUGE banner needed a boost to their energy that Paul puts up across his level and to help carry them patio railing to remind all of along to the finish. Everyone us when the event takes place. did a wonderful job in cheering The Garage Sale is a key fun- the athletes on to reach their draiser for us (offsetting the goal. Thank you to everyone cost of running the rink in who came out and cheered. the winter) so please drop off Joseph has always been the your donation envelope at 137 lead organizer for the cheering Stanley Avenue or contact me station and has always done at 613-746-0303 and I will be such an amazing job. happy to pick it up from you. Thanks to the generous Don’t be shy, there’s still time. contribution of the Canada Our next event on the calen- Summer Jobs Program of dar would be the Halloween Service Canada, we were Howl and the Pumpkin able to open the Stanley Park Parade. The Howl will be held Fieldhouse to the general pub- Sunday, October, 27, from 3 to lic this summer. This year’s 5:30 pm, and is for kids aged Fieldhouse Manager was 0 to 7 years. The Pumpkin Nelly Pohl, a local student Parade will be held Friday, and New Edinburgh resident. November 1, at dusk; bring all We were thrilled to have Nelly your carved pumpkins to the on board: she was a pleasure fieldhouse for a great reuse and to work with and her weekly recycle display. children’s activities were very Council meets every second popular with the local children. Monday of the month, 7:30 pm Nelly’s duties also included at the Fieldhouse. If you are being a camp counselor for interested in joining or volun- the NECTAR camps, held this teering please drop by. We meet year for the first time at the again in October (date TBA) Fieldhouse. We would like to or call me at 613-746-0303 thank Nelly for her hard work for more information. And for and wish her all the best for her those interested in booking the Page 8 New Edinburgh News October 2013 In Concert for Cambodia! End of an Era: Euchre Club Moves to By Basia Walczak and Flora children, and other children in Liebich need. The children attend local A benefit concert for the schools and may go on to tech- Orleans with Eleanor Westfall Peaceful Children’s Homes nical or university studies. The By Ethel Proulx in Cambodia takes place at children also learn traditional Although I have retired from MacKay United Church, Khmer dance and culture, as writing my articles, Memories Sunday, October 27, 2013, at well as the Buddhist principles of the Burgh, I felt I had to 3 pm. of charity and ethics. write just one more about my The New Edinburgh com- In the past seven years, In dear friend Eleanor Westfall. munity is warmly invited to an Concert for Cambodia! (for- Eleanor was married to Frank merly known as Kids Helping Westfall for 55 years and exceptional musical event—In Kids) has raised over $24,000 Concert for Cambodia!—the they had two daughters, three for the Peaceful Children’s grand-children, and six great eighth annual fundraiser for Homes. This money has made the Peaceful Children’s Homes grandchildren. Eleanor, at 92 a significant difference to the years old, has moved away in Cambodia. The concert will lives of girls and boys at the be hosted by the well-known from the Burgh. She lived at Homes, supporting their edu- 154 River Lane for 44 years, Ottawa cellist and artistic cational and basic needs. It has director, Julian Armour. As in also provided rice, seeds and and the huge four bedroom past years, the Honorary Patron tools that allow the children home was getting too much is the renowned Canadian pia- to grow their own food. This for her to maintain. Eleanor nist, Janina Fialkowska, O.C. support has created a meaning- has moved to an apartment in In Concert for Cambodia is ful link between Ottawa youth Orleans near her daughter. Euchre Club: (front) Claude Parisee. (l to r) Georgette Dixon, a youth-led initiative. The con- and their counterparts half-way Mackay United Church was Eleanor Westfall, Madeleine Stone and Ethel Proulx. cert will feature accomplished round the world. where the Euchre club played young musicians studying We invite the New Edinburgh for years, until the Mackay to Eleanor’s opening her home the community. We all wish at the University of Ottawa, community to support this United minister was leaving. to us. When the club was down Eleanor a long and happy life including national-level per- worthwhile youth-based initia- We thank them very much for to six players, we continued to in her lovely new apartment. formers and competition win- tive and to enjoy an afternoon all the years we played there. play up until Eleanor moved Although Eleanor is no longer ners. The audience can expect of exceptional music! We didn’t want to give up, and out of the Burgh. Next week a part of the Burgh, the Burgh to hear high-quality music, Tickets ($5 for children, seeing there were only eight the four members of the Euchre will always have a place in worthy of the concert stage. $15 for adults) are available of us left, Eleanor said we Club will start again in Orleans Eleanor’s heart and she will be The repertoire will feature at Books on Beechwood (35 could all play at her house. The at Eleanor’s new home. greatly missed in the Burgh. predominantly classical com- Beechwood Avenue) and at the Euchre Club continued for 10 Eleanor loved the Burgh and posers but will also feature a door. more years in the Burgh thanks was a very important part of newly-composed work by one Please contact basia. of the musicians. [email protected] for The Peaceful Children’s further information, or consult Welcome to the 63rd Ottawa Scout Group Homes, located in Kandal the In Concert for Cambodia The 63rd Ottawa Scout Group Cubs (ages 8-10) meet at Our you can contact the Group Province and Battambang, are website: inconcert4cambodia. has begun their Beavers, Cubs Lady of Mount Carmel Church Commissioner, Carol Raoult very special places. They were wordpress.com. The Peaceful and Scouts programs for the (St. Laurent Blvd. by ceme- at [email protected] created in the 1990s to provide Children’s Home webpage is fall session. Boys and girls tery) on Wednesdays from 6:45 or visit their website www. homes for children orphaned at: www.fopch.org. are welcome in all of our pro- to 8 pm. scouts.ca. by the Khmer Rouge or return- Editor’s note: Basia Walczak grams. Come join in the fun! Scouts (ages 11-14) ing from refugee camps in is a University of Ottawa, Beavers (ages 5-7) meet at St. meet at St. Brigid’s School Thailand. Today, they provide third-year law and music stu- a permanent, nurturing envi- dent and a Manor Park resi- Brigid’s School (Springfield/ (Springfield/Maple Lane) on ronment to 130 street chil- dent; Flora Liebich resides in Maple Lane) on Wednesdays Tuesdays from 6:15 to 8:15 pm dren, orphaned or abandoned New Edinburgh. from 6:15 to 7:30 pm. For more information October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 9 her current award-winning including the prize for Most A Young Scientist in the Making project is addressed to the Commercialization Potential Development of an Aptamer- at the Sanofi Bio-GENE-ius By Jane Heintzman Wide Science Fair. in the community, garnering Based MRI Contrast Agent for Challenge Canada. Interested Over the past year, Elmwood Her passion in the realm of attention and praise from the Thrombin Detection. Complex readers can find out more student Daphnée Dubouchet- science emerged very early in Minister of the Environment though this may sound (and no about Daphnée’s remarkable Olsheski has been a regular her school career, and by the of the day, and even from the doubt is), its intended practical work on her website at contributor to the NEN’s For age of 10, she was publish- Prime Minister himself. She application is to find a more daphneedosciencefair. the Birds column, offering both ing a monthly environment- went on to write prize-winning efficient system of magnetic tumblr.com/ written observations and won- focused newspaper which was essays about a number of criti- resonance imaging of blood We congratulate Daphnée on derful photographs to docu- distributed in her school and cally endangered species, and clots to prevent complications her dedication to her current ment her encounters with inter- was inspired by visits to the or even death during surgery or research, and wish her con- esting birds in the area. Earlier Arctic and Antarctic regions to other medical procedures. The tinued success in her science in the summer, Daphnée sent record her observations of the project was the Grand Prize career. Oh, and we hope she us a number of extraordinary changing environment in those Winner at the Ottawa Regional also keeps up the wildlife pho- pictures taken on a visit to a eco-sensitive locations. Science Fair, and garnered tography, of which the NEN Birds of Prey Sanctuary near In an effort to communi- a number of other awards, has been a grateful beneficiary! Lethbridge, Alberta, where she cate her excitement about sci- fearlessly consorted with such ence to her peers, Daphnée imposing creatures as golden has recently been producing a eagles and great horned owls, weekly blog about her inves- and captured the comic charms tigative research, touching on of fuzzy owlets in a series of topics ranging from the com- enchanting shots. bustion of methane gas to the But in addition to her tal- examination of dissected pig ents as a budding naturalist and sheep hearts to study their and wildlife photographer, arterial passages, to the long- Daphnée has a serious voca- term impact of tanning beds on tion as an aspiring scientist, teen-aged skin. and her trip to Lethbridge was Photo: Benoit Page Since she started high school, occasioned by an opportunity Daphnée holding the Great Daphnée’s scientific energies to present her research on a Horned Owl. have been focused primarily current project at the Canada- in the realm of chemistry, and Friends of the Park Report: Soil Remediation in “Stanley Park North” By Marci Surkes in the main section of Stanley about whether the NCC has Happy autumn! Much is hap- Park because of the higher further considered the con- pening these days in the park risks of human and animal struction of a berm in the case and I wanted to update you on contact; this “northern” edge of flooding, Ms. Mulligan important maintenance proj- of the Park does not have a confirmed that consulta- ects. playground or dog park, and is tion with the Rideau Valley Work to remediate the soil mostly used as a pass through Conversation Authority has in the segment of Stanley Park along the bike and walking led to the conclusion that such that stretches from Union paths. a project would provide mini- Street to Sussex Drive began Over the course of this work, mal benefit while having sig- in the third week of September. pruning of the ash trees, as nificant impact on the land and This work is the first of four well as the removal of two drainage in the park. She said installments in which the NCC dead trees and several large that any new information on will be adding additional lay- stumps in this section of the this front would be considered, ers of fresh topsoil to cover park will occur. but that there are no current existing soil that is contami- In addition to the covering of plans for such work to occur. nated with lead. the turf, the NCC will be cut- If residents have additional According to Julie ting back some tall grass along concerns or questions about Mulligan, Project Manager the riverbank to layer fresh soil the project, they are welcome and Landscape Architect for there as well. In the spring of to contact Emilie Girard- the NCC, residents should 2015, the Commission plans Ruel, Senior Officer for expect work on this first phase to install a new lookout cres- Public Consultations with the installment to be complete cent by the steps to the Sussex NCC, at: emilie.girard-ruel@ before the end of September. sidewalk to accommodate the ncc-ccn.ca Ms. Mulligan confirmed that many park visitors who pause Given the limited nature of this “low risk” project requires there to enjoy the view. the project, the NCC does not no removal of existing turf, The window to complete the plan to hold a public consul- and will therefore not involve soil remediation work is short tation session, but will pro- the exposure of any contami- in each season – it can only be vide seasonal updates to the nated soil. As well, since none undertaken in Mid-May and community via NECA and the of the contaminated soil will Mid-September when there is Friends of the Park. be mobilized, the project was active turf growth but moder- In other park related news, able to proceed without an ate heat, and so the subsequent we have received word that environmental assessment. three installments of the proj- the City intends to resurface But Ms. Mulligan assures the ect will occur in those time- the tennis courts this season. community that the applica- frames. The entire remediation As many readers will agree, tion of more than two inches is expected to be complete by the courts are overdue for that of clean cap over the existing spring 2015. On the whole, the maintenance, and we look for- turf is sufficient to protect park work involved is not noisy, ward to smoother play and users and animals from harm and it is hoped that the impact more aces in the spring! stemming from the contamina- on neighbouring residents will As always, please be in touch tion. By way of comparison, be minimal. with questions or concerns. a foot of new soil was added In response to a question [email protected] Page 10 New Edinburgh News October 2013 Burgh Business Briefs - By Jane Heintzman - Leo La Vecchia Custom Pullman, making his debut on CEO’s and even Governors Tailor: Retirement on Springfield where Mr. Pullman General, including Roland the Horizon after a Half had a shop at #11. It was not Michener, Jules Leger and Ray Century on Springfield long before Leo became Mr. Hnatyshyn. Leo played a key In mid-September, Leo La Pullman’s right-hand man, and role in the glittering wedding Vecchia completed final when then President John F. of NACO Conductor Pinchas arrangements for the sale of Kennedy paid an official visit Zukerman to cellist Amanda his longstanding headquarters to Ottawa in 1962, he was Forsythe, personally crafting Photo by Louise Imbeault at 17 Springfield Road, and given the weighty responsibil- Mr. Zukerman’s suit for the Beechwood pharmacists play a pivotal role in recovery process: will retire from his landmark ity of pressing Kennedy’s suit. occasion. He is proud and grat- (front row) Trevor Harrison and pharmacist Matthew Tonon Custom Tailoring business at When Frank Pullman retired ified to have served as many (Frank’s son); (back row) pharmacist Dima Rustom and Trevor’s the end of January 2014, after in 1968, Leo took over the as four generations of numer- mom Karen Harrison. a remarkable 53 years operat- business at the age of only ous families in our area, and or faded from the scene, Leo days. We wish him many years ing in our community. While 25, setting up shop just down stresses the importance of his has acquired a new group of of health and happiness in his this comes as sad news for his the street at 17 Springfield genuine friendships with his adherents among the younger, retirement, and look forward to clients and friends in the com- Road, where he has remained clients, relationships that have professional set, many of them greeting him on his return vis- munity, after the better part to this day. Over the years, made his work a joy over the world travellers who return its to his old stomping ground! of a lifetime working hard at he acquired a star-studded cli- years, as opposed to merely a from European excursions New Edinburgh Pharmacy: his highly skilled trade, Leo entele ranging from Supreme burdensome business. with stylish design ideas and a Pivotal Role in a Good News is convinced that the time has Court judges (17 of them, in Far from the business peter- taste for custom tailored shirts Story finally come for him to hang fact!) to ambassadors, celeb- ing out in recent years as his and suits. His son Marco, an up his scissors, and to spend rities, prominent politicians, traditional clientele grew older IT executive in a local Kanata I think it’s safe to say that we more time with his family, business, has been active in all have stories about occasions in particular his four young spearheading a move away when our remarkable commu- grandchildren, while he is still from the “dress down”, “casual nity pharmacists have played a strong and healthy. Greatly to Friday” culture of the ‘90s, vital role in our lives, whether his regret, he is unable to pass to revive the interest in more it be by providing wise advice the torch to another generation formal, professional-looking on a medication or other treat- of custom tailors, and indeed, attire. At Marco’s instigation, ment for a chronic condition; in recent years, the craft has his sales team, colleagues keeping close track of our been swiftly disappearing as and bosses converged on 17 medical histories and the con- Leo’s counterparts have passed Springfield Road to place their fusing cocktail of medications out of the business without orders for Leo’s signature we may have been prescribed; successors. custom-made shirts and suits, methodically explaining the It is scarcely an exaggera- perhaps for the first time to protocols for taking our meds, tion to say that Leo has been enjoy the exhilarating experi- or alerting us to their possible working as a tailor all his life. ence of getting precisely what side effects, and in general, He was first apprenticed to they wanted, whatever their being on call and available a custom tailor in his native size, shape, colour preferences, as our trusted front-line health Italy at the age of 11, learning fabric choices or design tastes. care providers. the trade throughout his teens And that, of course, is what While we all may have such until he emigrated to Canada Leo’s business is all about, stories, few of us take the time Photo: Louise Imbeault and trouble to express our in 1960 at the age of 17. At that Leo LaVecchia is closing his doors after 53 years operating in our and why many of his faithful point, he went to work as an community. His final sale runs from October to December 15th. clients have remained with him appreciation for these invalu- assistant to local tailor Frank for half a century. able services, and to see that they are publicly acknowl- Final SALE October- edged in our community. December: Don’t Miss Out! MacKay Street resident Karen In the remaining months until Harrison and her family are his retirement at the end of a notable exception. Earlier January, Leo will be in touch this summer, Karen contacted with all his regular clients, the NEN expressly to inform and will do his best to supply us of the outstanding service their needs before he finally the New Edinburgh Pharmacy closes his doors. As his tradi- has provided to the Harrisons tional January/February Sale throughout the challenging will not take place at the start course of their son Trevor’s of the New Year, Leo has treatment for and recovery advanced the date to October from a brain tumour. 1st through December 15th After an initial surgery in 2010 so be sure to give him a call at following his sudden collapse 613-749-8383 or drop by the from a seizure, Trevor swiftly store to avoid missing out on bounced back and enjoyed a the healthy discounts. two year reprieve from further We thank Leo for his remark- symptoms. However, when a able five decades of service routine MRI last Christmas in our community, and for revealed some regrowth of the his longstanding loyalty to tumour, a second surgery was the New Edinburgh News, in scheduled, and in April, the which he has been a faith- entire mass was removed in an ful advertiser since its earliest epic full day operation. Despite October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 11 the extraordinary success of and conscientious care. sinks, tubs or toilets. While he the surgery, Trevor’s doctors We join with Trevor’s family does not undertake major elec- prescribed a precautionary fol- in rejoicing in his full recovery, trical work, such minor tasks low up course of radiation and and thank them for taking the as replacement of light fixtures mild chemotherapy, and the time to share their story, and to and switches are also included Harrisons were sent home with ensure that the New Edinburgh in his repertoire. Since launch- what Karen describes as “a Pharmacy’s role in the recov- ing his new enterprise, Louis shopping bag full of prescrip- ery process receives the recog- has established links to both tions”. nition it is due. the property management and Sorting through all these the real estate business, and Louis Hutchison Property medications, and their proto- has taken on a variety of jobs Improvement Services cols, dosages, and side effects, involving repairs and improve- entailed a steep learning A number of readers may have ments to investment proper- curve for Trevor and his par- encountered Louis Hutchison, ties and homes on the resale ents, but according to Karen, a faithful NEN advertiser for market. In the course of this at every step of the way, the many years, in his previous past summer, he has honed his New Edinburgh Pharmacy profession as a furniture repair skills across the board, tak- team was there to help, to reas- and restoration specialist. In ing part in a top-to-toe home sure, and to participate fully the past year, Louis has moved renovation involving every- Photo: Louise Imbeault in the recovery process. The on from that role to establish thing from framing and dry- Dave “Skipper” Waltham and lovely wife Cat on the front patio of Cat’s Fish & Chips. Harrisons were consistently himself in the home repair busi- wall installation to tiling, floor- amazed at the time, patience ness, offering his services for a ing and door replacement. If first opened the doors of the Jones Salmon; Starboard and care taken by the pharma- broad range of tasks associated you, like the rest of us, have “little blue house” at 319 St. Snapper; Lifeboat Bass and cists to methodically explain with the upkeep and improve- a sadly neglected home repair Laurent Blvd. (at Hemlock), Mainmast Shrimp. Indeed, the rationale for and usage of ment of homes and investment (or list thereof!), or if you the popular local eatery Cat’s Dave reports that the restau- each of the many drugs in properties. Whether you’re in are in the throes of beautify- Fish & Chips that has since rant’s reputation for fine fish Trevor’s arsenal, making them need of a single repair, a more ing your house for the resale become known as a haven of fare and down home hospital- feel, as Karen put it, “as if we ambitious home renovation, market, you can get in touch Maritimes hospitality and tasty ity has spread far beyond our were the only clients they had or regular maintenance, you with Louis at 613-850-6707 “nautical” fare. Dave’s passion community to attract diners to serve.” may want to get in touch with or by email at louish@rogers. for East Coast culture dates from as far afield as Arnprior, In the weeks following the Louis who will supply you com. If it’s a particularly big back to the family road trips of Rockland, Cumberland, surgery and the start of the job, Louis may need two to his childhood when his youth- Kanata and Barrhaven. prescribed course of radiation three weeks advance notice, ful imagination was captured Cat’s also caters to those with and chemotherapy, Karen was but smaller tasks can usually by the allure of the seascape in dietary restrictions, offering a regaled by the pharmacists on be accommodated more swift- general and lighthouses in par- gluten-free menu which now her regular trips to the store, ly. To find out more about his ticular. But far from its being a accounts for close to 10% of and eagerly asked for news home improvement business, passing fancy of youth, Dave sales. And new on the beverag- of Trevor’s recovery. When you can check out his website has nurtured that passion, and es agenda this summer is Grist his first post-surgery MRI was at www.louishutchison.com. worked hard to recreate the Gluten Free Beer and Magners pronounced “absolutely per- We wish Louis the best of luck warmly hospitable, seafar- Cider, supplementing such tra- fect” by his doctors, Karen in this new venture, and thank ing atmosphere of a Maritime ditional favourites as Beau’s reports that the Harrisons’ team him for his continuing support gathering place right here in Beer, Moosehead, Cracked at the dispensary appeared to of the NEN. our neighbourhood. Canoe and Barking Squirrel. For lovers of Fish & Chips Starting in September, Dave be every bit as thrilled as the Cat’s Fish & Chips: “Down family, taking genuine delight and other fruits of the sea, Cat’s also promises some interesting East” Hospitality Just has become a popular destina- changes to the menu, but regu- in a good news story in which Minutes Away they had played such a central tion with its nautically-themed lar patrons need have no fear: It was a year ago this spring menu featuring such specialties all Cat’s signature dishes will role. Photo: Louise Imbeault As a community, we that “Skipper” Dave as Cutlass Haddock; Davey Louis Hutchison is now offering Waltham and his wife Cat Continued on page 12 should all join the Harrisons home renovation services in our in expressing our thanks to community. Frank Tonon’s superb team at the pharmacy, which shoulders with a free estimate for the a huge responsibility as our job within 24 hours. With 20 front-line health care provid- years’ experience in the busi- ers, and plays a critical role ness under his belt, Louis’ list in our daily lives. Hats off to of services is long, ranging our local team of pharmacists from replacement of doors and Stephen Fisher, Matthew windows to flooring (including Tonon, Dima Rustom and tiling and hardwood); building of course, Frank himself, or repair of decks and fences; and to their Assistants Josée framing and drywall; paint- Desroches, Ilka Tejera, ing; ceramics; backsplashes; Jessica Stillman and Sylvie soffit replacement and instal- Miles who so capably manages lation; minor cabinetry work; the cash at the dispensary. We furniture assembly and modi- are extremely grateful for their fications; brick work; shingle presence and for their skilful repair and replacement of Page 12 New Edinburgh News October 2013 Continued from page 11 Roses Bakery and Café 327 sentation by local and visiting October and November www. shown extraordinary strength (the newly launched successor authors, hosted and introduced booksonbeechwood.ca. and determination in pursuing remain as they are as the core to the long-running Le Saint Ô by local media personalities. The Books on Beechwood the recovery process, and has of the menu. Restaurant), and the numer- The stellar line-up includes: Book Club, which Jill Moll succeeded in making remark- When we introduced Cat’s ous businesses in the nearby • popular local author/his- launched on a comparatively ably rapid progress. The PTI to our readers in December Rockcliffe Crossing Mall, torian Charlotte Gray modest scale several years ago, team is strongly supportive of 2012, we made note of Dave’s including the Dairy Queen in with her latest work The has attracted such interest in Sarah’s outstanding efforts in commitment to community its all-too-short season! Massey Murders (Monday, the community that starting her rehabilitation, and looks outreach in general, and of He is a firm believer in the September 30); this fall, Jill and her colleague forward to her return in the not his involvement with the Dave power of social media as a • Nathan Greenfield with Antoinette Fracassi are offer- too distant future. In the inter- Smith Youth Treatment critical marketing tool for any The Forgotten: Canadian ing two separate monthly ses- im, they are happy to welcome Centre in particular. In July small business, and works hard POWs, Escapers and sions to accommodate all those Certified Pilates Instructor of this year, the restaurant pre- to maintain an up-to-date and Evaders in Europe, 1939- who have expressed interest in Isobel Wheatcroft who will sented the Treatment Centre engaging Facebook presence 45 (Monday, October 28); participating. While the ses- be lending a hand with Pilates with a cheque for a whop- to appeal to his existing client • Don Newman with his sions will be held on different clients during Sarah’s absence. ping $23,177, collected over base and attract new diners to Memoir Welcome to the dates and at two different loca- After 14 years of rigorous the previous year through the the fold. Interested readers can Broadcast (Monday, tions, the same series of nov- training in classical ballet, donation of $1 from every find Cat’s at www.facebook. November 11); and els will be discussed by each when she began training in purchase of Cutlass Haddock com/catsfishandchips. • Mary Lawson with her group. If you’d like to take Pilates a decade ago, Isobel during that period. The funds As for plans in the Waltham latest novel Road Ends part in this popular neighbour- was overjoyed to discover will be directed to the Dave’s household for a return to the (Monday, November 25). hood gathering this fall, you’re the strengthening, restorative Dream campaign to build a Maritimes to revisit their • Denise Chong with Lives most welcome to drop in at the and broadly beneficial effects new 30-bed treatment facil- favourite milieu, regrettably of the Family (Sunday, store or call Jill or Antoinette of Pilates techniques, effects ity in the west end of Ottawa. this is not currently in the cards December 1); and at 613-742-5030. In a nutshell, which ranged from the reso- Congratulations to the team at for Dave and Cat who are fully • Robert Sibley with The the new arrangements are as lution of her persistent lower Cat’s for an outstanding contri- immersed in the task of running Way of the 88 Temples follows: back pain to vastly improved bution to a worthy cause, and (Sunday, December 15). shoulder posture. She is cur- a busy restaurant, where Dave SESSION #1: NEW to all those diners who had the The Books ‘n Brew eve- rently welcoming clients for now works with four other MEMBERS ONLY*** good sense to choose Cutlass cooks, and Cat with four other nings begin at 6 pm, start- private and semi-private ses- Haddock when they came for servers, to keep their clientele ing with supper, followed by Second Wednesday of the sions at PTI, and interested supper! happy and well fed. If you author presentations, questions month Time: 7:30 pm readers can reach her through Cat’s also participated in this haven’t already had a chance and discussion, and book sign- Location: New Edinburgh the PTI reception desk at 613- September’s first ever Lumière to do so, you can drop by ing. Participants get the added Square, 35 Beechwood Ave., 740-0380 or directly at 613- Culinary Feast on September for a tasty meal from Tuesday bonus of a 15% discount on the Second Floor Lounge Session 862-6423. She is particularly 11, generously donating half through Sunday from 11 am to book of the evening, and 15% Leader: Antoinette Fracassi delighted to be working with the proceeds from meal ticket 9 pm (or 10 pm on Friday and off their Clocktower meal, pro- Schedule: October 9 - The PTI’s state-of-the-art Pilates sales for the evening to sup- Saturday). Meal reservations vided it’s accompanied by one equipment, which she feels is port the work of the New Inconvenient Indian by are available, but by no means of Clocktower’s signature cus- Thomas King; November 13 of enormous benefit in helping Edinburgh Community and essential if you have a fish & tom brews. Reservations are her clients to make rapid prog- Arts (NECTAR) Centre. - Message to the Emperor by chips craving on the spur of needed if you’d like to attend Mark Frutkin ress in the mastery of Pilates It’s no secret that the restau- the moment! We wish Dave one (or all) of these entertain- techniques. rant business is a challenge, and Cat continuing success in ing literary events, so inter- SESSION #2: Returning In her travels through South and in years past, Cat’s current creating a popular destination ested readers should make sure Book Club Members Date: East Asia several years ago, location on St. Laurent has restaurant with true Maritime to book their tables with the Last Wednesday of the month Isobel became aware, through not been a hub of commercial flair here in our community. Clocktower at 613-742-3169. Time: 7:30 pm Location: the exploration of meditation activity. In recent years, how- On Saturday, October 5, and yoga, of the potentially Books on Beechwood: Books The Edinburgh Retirement ever, the picture has changed from 11 am to 1 pm, local powerful impact of the mind ‘n Brew & Book Club News Residence, 10 Vaughan Street, considerably, and Dave is author Claudia Chowaniec Penthouse Session Leader: on physical movement. While delighted by the presence of This fall, the Books on will be in the store signing Jill Moll in India, she enrolled in a a growing cluster of small Beechwood crew are joining copies of her new book Memoirs Schedule: October 30 - unique Awareness through the businesses close by which are forces with their neighbours at of Mourning: Journey through The Inconvenient Indian by Body Program, which focused attracting new clientele to the the Clocktower Brew Pub to Grief and Loss to Renewal. Thomas King; November 27 intensively on balance, con- area, to the mutual benefit of present a new literary series, Keep an eye on the Books on - Message to the Emperor by centration, relaxation, breath- all concerned. These include Books ‘n Brew. Along with Beechwood website for more Mark Frutkin ing and the body’s interrela- both his immediate neighbours their convivial pub meal, par- book signing events through ***Once the two sessions are tionship with gravitational on St. Laurent, Bread and ticipants can enjoy a lively pre- up and running, members of pull, and she now incorporates both groups can select which- these techniques into her work. ever session is most convenient Another of her specialties is for them. Thai yoga massage, which many clients reportedly adopt Physical Therapy Institute: as a form of “take home self- “The Place Where Injury massage”, and she continues to Prevention Happens” study techniques of deep tissue Physical Therapy Institute self-massage with the poten- (PTI) owner Pam Siekierski tial to help you rapidly reduce and her colleagues were great- stress whenever, wherever the ly distressed by the recent mis- need arises—at home, at the fortune of popular PTI Pilates office or in a busy airport. At instructor, Sarah Wallace, a some point this fall, she hopes key member of their team who to offer a special workshop suffered an aneurysm earlier addressed to techniques of this summer and is currently strengthening abdominal and engaged in a challenging reha- pectoral muscles, so stay tuned bilitation process. In addition for details. to her prowess as a Pilates Another key member of the coach, Sarah is a talented art- PTI team is Personal Trainer ist who was profiled in this and Certified Nutrition and column in an earlier edition of Wellness Specialist Eduardo the NEN. Avila. In his 12 years of expe- Pam reports that in the weeks rience in the field, Eduardo has since the aneurysm, Sarah has worked with clients of all ages October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 13 and abilities, from novices and ing the outdoors. Simon points Supporting the healing pro- couch potatoes to élite athletes out that by comparison to cess at the clinic are reflex- in a broad range of sports from simply taking a walk, Nordic ologists Gail Popowicz and rugby to football, hockey, soc- walking has significant advan- Oleg Volochay, while mas- cer, and marathon running. He tages resulting from the fact sage therapist Julia Low is on has a proven track record of that properly planting the poles hand to provide both pain and helping his clients to achieve exercises back, shoulders, pec- stress relief. And of course, their individual training objec- toral and arm muscles, while once you’re mobile and able tives, whether they be focused the diagonal poling motion to begin serious rehabilitation, on weight loss or directed to gives the core a great work PTI offers a fully equipped gym building muscle mass, core out. The number of calories for regular exercise, and the strengthening, improving bal- expended in the exercise is expert guidance of its personal ance and flexibility, and—per- also significantly higher than trainers and instructors to keep haps most important of all— in the case of straight walking, you on track to achieve your preventing injury. so if slimming down is on your fitness targets while avoiding Eduardo’s nutritional exper- mind, you may want to check further injury. Interested read- tise is often a critical element out this option by dropping in ers can check out their website in his training program, as he is at 350 Crichton or calling 613- at www.ptisportsmed.com or able to provide his clients with 740-0380. better still, drop in the next detailed advice on the compo- In many respects, our com- time you’re on Beechwood to nents of a healthy diet to sup- munity is blessed to have the have a look at the facilities and port their weight loss and/or Physical Therapy Institute in inquire about their services. fitness objectives. His experi- our midst as a one-stop shop We join with the team at PTI ence in the nutritional realm is offering both repair and reha- in sending our best wishes for wide-ranging, and includes the bilitation from illness or injury a speedy recovery to Sarah orchestration of campaigns to on the one hand, and a broad Wallace, and look forward to promote healthy eating; man- range of opportunities for seeing her back at the clinic in agement of eating disorders, Photo: Louise Imbeault improving and maintaining our the near future. fitness and overall wellbeing and preventative strategies The PTI Team: (back row) Stuart, Shayda, Isobel; (middle row) MITLA: Restaurant Closing on the other. I can attest from related to such chronic condi- Karen (office), Pam Siekierski (owner), Lidia; (front row) Eduardo. on the Horizon tions as hypertension, obesity workout for individuals at all to which we all aspire! long personal experience that and glucose intolerance. the PTI team of physiothera- While at the time we went fitness levels. The benefits of Starting this fall, University to press the exact timetable Since 2012, Eduardo has been the TRX method, which was of Ottawa Kinesiology student pists, including Pam herself, offering group and individual Eli Denham, Tanya Branch remained uncertain, MITLA originally developed by Randy Simon Lamarche, a recent creator and owner Ana Collins classes in TRX suspension Hetrick, a former U.S. Navy addition to the PTI team, will (a specialist in acupuncture) training, a specialized form and Shayda McCurdy, pro- has decided, with much regret, Seal and Stanford MBA gradu- offer Nordic Walking classes to close the doors of her of resistance training using a ate, include improvements in for those who want to get in vide the best of both pain relief combination of body weight and manual therapy when unique, local Oaxacan food muscle endurance, strength, shape for the cross-country ski- emporium within the next few and gravitational pull to create balance, flexibility, joint sta- ing season, or simply improve you’re grappling with an injury a comprehensive and effective bility and the “rock solid core” their fitness levels while enjoy- or painful chronic condition. Continued on page 14 Page 14 New Edinburgh News October 2013 Continued from Page 13 development work. We wish her well in her future endeav- months, and is in the process ours, and are grateful for her of selling the premises at 62 energy and imagination in cre- Barrette Street. Although her ating a lively and welcoming preference would be to remain gathering place in a formerly open through the busy season fallow zone in the commu- this fall, and to postpone the nity. Stay tuned for news of closure to the end of this year, MITLA’s successor operation Ana is aware of the pressures at 62 Barrette Street in our next on the potential purchasers edition. to wrap up the deal as soon Cooperators Insurance: as possible in order to launch Back on Beechwood their own operations before the Cooperators Insurance, traditional commercial slump another of the Beechwood at the end of December. businesses dislocated by the MITLA first opened its doors disastrous fire of March 2011, in late 2012, and has since Photo: Louise Imbeault Photo: Louise Imbeault has recently returned to the become a popular spot for Imperial’s Danny Bundy (left) and Milan Arsenault-Virelli. MITLA creator and owner Ana fold, opening its doors at 123 those in search of a healthy, Collins has decided, with much Bears clinic in our commu- trace their roots back to the Beechwood in early June. Our zesty meal at a reasonable regret, to close the doors of her nity to offer safety tips on late 19th century when local Cooperators’ agent Mike price, and of course in par- unique, local Oaxacan food the correct installation and Joseph St. Louis set up shop Pytura is thrilled to be back ticular, those with a penchant emporium. use of infant and toddler car on Sparks Street. While the in the community, declaring in for Mexican cooking. While ing circumstances in her life, seats. Since the inception of original Imperial Barber Shop our interview that “it’s great Ana has greatly enjoyed wel- she has concluded after serious the Buckle up Bears program at Sparks and Elgin closed to be home.” Throughout the coming members of our com- reflection that the demands and in 1999, Cooperators staff and down in 2012 after close to a summer, he has been welcom- munity on a regular basis, her routines of operating such a agents across Canada have century in that location, there ing former clients as they spot- clientele has by no means been business are no longer “a good held over 600 of these free car remain two other downtown ted the Cooperators sign on the limited to “locals”. In its short fit” with her personal priori- seat safety clinics, and inspect- establishments at 275 Slater new premises and dropped in to career, MITLA has attracted ties. Earlier this year, her co- ed over 10,000 car seats. The (at Kent) and 837 Bank Street say hello. Mike is delighted to amazing media coverage in the chef and partner in the opera- program was initially launched (at 5th Avenue), and a fourth in be part of the wave of relocated city, spearheaded by Ottawa tion died very suddenly and by Cooperators, in partnership the chain is expected to open business that have moved up Magazine Food Editor Shawna tragically, leaving Ana with with the Infant and Toddler this fall at Tenth Line Road the street since the fire, includ- Wagman who somehow both the lingering shock of her Safety Association, when it in Orleans. Gilles Lamenoise ing his immediate neighbour tracked Ana down even before loss, and the added burden of was discovered that more than and his wife manage the shops, Kelly’s Barber Shop, and is she opened and has strongly having sole responsibility for three quarters of car seats were and work hard to maintain of course greatly enjoying his supported the restaurant ever the cooking and overall man- improperly installed, putting Imperial’s old-fashioned proximity to Bridgehead, both since. As a result, the little agement of the restaurant. She small children at serious risk traditions of shaving with a for the charms of its coffee and shop’s clientele has included is also the single mother of in the event of an accident. If straight razor, hot lather and for its popularity as a commu- many visitors from throughout a 10-year-old son, and while you’d be interested in a clinic plenty of hot and cold towels; nity gathering place. the Ottawa area. Ana is jus- he has reportedly coped well of this kind, you can let Mike trimming; neck shaving and As in the past, Cooperators tifiably proud of the success with the demanding routine, and his team know by drop- overall facial grooming. But clients are welcome on a drop- MITLA has achieved, and even she feels that he might be bet- ping in at 123 Beechwood, or combined with these traditional in or by-appointment basis, more so of the fact that it has ter served by another, less all- calling 613-749-5600. We wel- services are a number of more and while official office hours remained a financially viable consuming arrangement in her come them back to Beechwood recent innovations, including are 9 to 5, Mike notes that he business in a highly competi- household. and wish them well in their Wedding Parties or Group and his colleagues do their best tive market. Ana’s current plan, once the new location. Shaves at which the groom, his to accommodate those whose The motivations behind Ana’s business is finally wrapped groomsmen, and the fathers schedules require earlier or Imperial Barber Shop: decision to close are primarily up, is to return to her previ- of the bride and groom can later appointments. If you’re in Open for Business at 10 personal. As a result of chang- ous employment in community assemble at the shop to be the market for insurance cov- Beechwood Avenue collectively prepared to look erage, Cooperators offers the As signaled in our June issue, their best for the great event. full range of home, auto, com- Beechwood has acquired Gilles confesses that the most mercial, life, travel and group a new barber shop. The enthusiastic supporters of this insurance, along with invest- Imperial Barber Shop at 10 new service tend to be the ment and financial advice. Beechwood, next to the Bank bride and her entourage, who While no plans had been set of Montreal, officially opened are all too happy to have the at the time of our interview, its doors on July 23, making it men constructively occupied Mike was contemplating the the third in a chain of traditional for the busy hours before the arrangement of a Buckle up barbers’ establishments that wedding ceremony. Another recent addition to the shop’s repertoire is the First Hair Cut Certificate created for toddlers and their families. A small lock of hair from the first cut is placed on a certificate listing the name of the child, the date of the cut, and the names of those family members in attendance, and the certificate is then laminated and given to the family free of charge as a keepsake. And of course, there are always candies available, and occasionally even small toys, to divert the younger clientele. If you happen to be in the market for shaving supplies such as brushes, mugs, razors, blades, soaps and tonics, Imperial also offers its own product line, October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 15 Imperial for Men (IMF) which presented with their awards on According to Annie, the is available online at www. October 5. Stay tuned to our change of name, menu and imperialformen.com. The next issue in December to find overall ambiance has been Beechwood shop is currently out the winners and hear all the made in an effort to attract a open Tuesday through Saturday details of the presentation cer- broader clientele by offering a from 9 am to 6 pm, and while emony, which will be attended more relaxed, informal, bistro- no reservations are necessary, bya number of VIPs, includ- like atmosphere with beer on if your time is limited and ing the Honourable Madeleine tap, an interior bar and a tasty, you’d like to reserve a specific Meilleur, M.P.P., and Mayor affordable menu. And as you hour, you can book online at Jim Watson. may have noticed if you’ve www.imperialbarbershop. October promises to be been in the vicinity recently, com or call 613-746-0880. a particularly busy month the restaurant also features a Our local barbers are Danny at Governor’s Walk, and in brand new and expansive out- and Milan, and a third is addition to the Awards event, door patio area. expected to join the team in the residence will host an We look forward to bringing the fall. We welcome Gilles Oktoberfest celebration on you a full report on this latest and his Beechwood team as October 4 at 7:30 pm. To add addition to our community res- Photo: Louise Imbeault new advertisers in the NEN, to the excitement, a facelift of taurant scene in our December Bread and Roses staff member Connor serves delicious coffee to and have no doubt that they’ll certain parts of the residence, issue. In the interim, you can European visitors Brigitte (left) and Margarete (right). enjoy being a part of our including new flooring, new stop by and check out the menu hospitable community! furniture and improvements while you’re stocking up at call at 613-746-6100 and drop Thriving on St. Laurent to the dining room, is in the Bread and Roses Bakery next in for lunch or supper. Bread and Roses Bakery has BUSINESS BITS planning stages and will soon door, or give the restaurant a Bread and Roses Bakery: Continued on page 16 be underway. We’ll bring you Governor’s Walk: Seniors of more news from 150 Stanley Distinction Awards Coming Avenue in the December issue, Up on October 5 but if you’d like to attend one Governor’s Walk Community of the October events or get Relations Coordinator Tara more details about its schedule Spour is gearing up for the first of activities, you are welcome ever Seniors of Distinction to call Governor’s Walk’s Awards (SODA) presentation Activities Coordinator Milly at the residence on October 5. Battaion at 613-564-9255. The Awards, which are intend- ed to recognize the accom- Café 327: A New Arrival on plishments of senior citizens St. Laurent Blvd throughout the Ottawa area, After 23 years in operation at will be presented in celebration 327 St. Laurent Blvd, Le Saint of the International Day of Ô, our local haven of fine Older Persons on October 1, French cuisine, closed its doors an annual occasion established this summer to make way for by the United Nations in 1990 a brand new dining establish- and first observed in October ment, Café 327, which opened of the following year. The for business in mid-August, SODA initiative was launched and will host its Grand Opening by Governor’s Walk’s par- celebration in October. Annie ent company Age Care, and Durand-Brunet and her Scotiabank is participating as a husband Germain Brunet, leading corporate sponsor. owner/operators of the former Throughout late August and Le Saint Ô, remain as owners September, Governor’s Walk of the new Café 327 in partner- has been receiving nominations ship with their Executive Chef from the community of seniors Colin Lockett, who has been who have made distinguished the moving spirit behind the contributions in the realms of transformation. Colin has close Art; Leadership; Community to two decades of experience Service and Healthy Living, on Ottawa’s high end culi- and when the process closes in nary circuit, including stints late September, a Nominations at the Empire Grill, Restaurant Committee will decide on the Eighteen and Luxe Café in the finalists to be announced and market.

Photo courtesy of Anne Durand-Brunet Germain Brunet, Annie Durand-Brunet, Colin Lockett, owners of Café 327, Kitchen and Wine Bar. Page 16 New Edinburgh News October 2013 been welcomed with open ed that Chris and his team are arms by its new community faring so well in their new Opus 126 Comes to the Neighbourhood in Manor Park, and is cur- home, and in our household By Craig MacDonald October 1866, just after the Lady Dufferin, on her arrival rently thriving in its St. Laurent at least, we have every inten- There is great excitement at government of the province at Rideau Hall in 1872, could Blvd. location, with retail sales tion of keeping up our regular St. Bartholomew’s Anglican of Canada had moved to the only describe the church as surging above their traditional visits to replenish our favourite Church as the congregation new capital of Ottawa and “very primitive”. But she and levels on Beechwood Avenue. baked supplies. anticipates the first sounds the Governor General into her husband regularly trod the Regular clients now have the New Edinburgh Pub: Paul from Opus 126—the new Rideau Hall, that a meeting Church path that led through benefit of extended hours was held to organize a mis- the grounds of Government and Tracey Williams Receive organ built and installed by (Monday through Thursday, sion in the suburban village House to MacKay Street. In Ottawa’s Community Orgues Létourneau Limitée 7 am to 8 pm; Friday and of New Edinburgh. Soon after 1874 they held a concert in the Builder Award of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. Saturday, 7 am to 9 pm; and The organ, to be dedicated on this the first service was held ballroom of Rideau Hall “in Congratulations to New in a schoolhouse on Crichton aid of our little church” and Sunday, 8 am to 7 pm), as Sunday, September 29, was the well as comfortable tables and Edinburgh Pub owners Paul Street. With the encourage- in 1878 a bazaar in the Tent and Tracey Williams who centerpiece of a major fund- ment of the Governor General Room raised $2,000 to pay off chairs by the bright front win- raising initiative at St. Bart’s to dow where they can relax and not only hosted the most suc- and his wife, Lord and Lady the debt. The vice regal patron- cessful ever Pub Charity Golf celebrate its upcoming 150th Monck, a benefit concert was age from successive governors enjoy a freshly made sandwich, anniversary in 2017 and to sup- pizza slice, muffin or sweet Tournament this summer, rais- ing a record-breaking $18,750 port a variety of outreach and treat, along with a pressure- community-building activi- brewed coffee or latte. In addi- for the South East Ottawa Community Health Centre, ties being undertaken by the tion to its traditional fare, new Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. products are constantly being but also received an Ottawa Community Builder Award Opus 126 carries on an inter- added to the Bread and Roses esting tradition with Rideau repertoire, including individual in recognition of their long- standing record of outreach to Hall. In 1894, renowned organ serving-sized containers of oat- builder S.R. Warren installed a meal porridge with raisins and both our local and the wider Ottawa community. Well done, small pipe organ in the chapel walnuts, and organic loose leaf on the grounds of the Governor teas, fresh baguettes and tasty Paul and Tracey: the award is richly deserved. General’s residence and this salads. Much as we miss them instrument was subsequently on Beechwood, we’re delight- given to St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church by the Duchess of Connaught upon the chapel’s demolition in 1914. A number of ranks from Opus 126 - St. Batholomew’s new organ. this Warren organ have been held at Her Majesty’s Theatre general has lasted until today. restored for reuse in Opus 126, in the spring of 1867. The par- All governors general, whether an otherwise all-new instru- ish was formally organized six Anglican or not, have frequent- ment. The organ’s final speci- weeks after Confederation on ly occupied the royal pew, as fications were developed in August 14, St. Bartholomew’s have lieutenant governors of collaboration with Matthew Day. An architect was engaged the provinces. Larkin, Organist and Director on the strength of donations We hope that Opus 126 will of Music at Ottawa’s Christ from the Governor General, become a welcome and val- Church Cathedral. the estate of Thomas MacKay ued neighbour. An inaugural “Opus 126” is, as the label (which gave the land) and the concert, with guest organist indicates, the 126th organ com- St. Lawrence Railway. He Matthew Larkin, is sched- missioned from Létourneau, was Thomas Seaton Scott of uled for Sunday, October 20, which, since its founding in Montreal, who was later to 2013 and plans are underway 1979, has rapidly acquired become Public Works architect for a series of recitals by visit- an international reputation. and designer of the West Block ing organists anxious to experi- Létourneau organs are now tower on Parliament Hill. ence Létourneau’s reputation found in England, Austria, The church’s cornerstone was for instruments of integrity Australia, New Zealand and laid by the Governor General on and beauty. St. Bartholomew’s several cities in Canada and May 9, 1868 and on Christmas Organist and Director of the United States. Opus 126 is Day of that year the first ser- Music, Barbara Hallam-Price, the company’s first presence in vice was held in the unfinished the choir and parishioners are Ottawa. interior. For some years the looking forward to the sounds St. Bart’s is intimately linked parish remained in debt and of Opus 126 gracing Sunday to Ottawa’s history. It was in was so sparsely furnished that morning services. October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 17 Page 18 New Edinburgh News October 2013 beginning of the Industrial Age, floods and fires in Calgary and atmosphere, we cannot escape two hundred years ago, closely Colorado, torrents in Toronto another one degree rise. XX Fossil Fools track the increase in global and killer tornadoes in the U.S. We are on track then for a Editor’s Note: The following is the twentieth in a series of temperatures. The connection Midwest—is a direct result of a two degree increase in global articles on climate change by local environmentalist Hugh between ghg concentrations warming planet. These weather temperatures in the next few Robertson. Mr. Robertson’s grim but compelling thesis is that and temperature increases was blitzes are not acts of God; decades—it is unstoppable. At man-made or “anthropogenic” global warming is now an popularized in the “hockey they are acts of Man. God and two degrees, the planet will inexorable reality which condemns the planet to increasing stick” analogy—developed by Gaia do not act out of revenge, experience severe climate climate chaos for centuries to come. He concludes that unless Professor Michael Mann—in they react in self-defense. destabilization but a four degree we are able to dramatically curb our addiction to fossil fuels, Al Gore’s film, An Inconvenient Extreme weather feeds rise could be catastrophic. If, the fate of the human species is almost certainly sealed, arguing Truth. Initially ridiculed by off climate change and in as the IEA—hardly a left-wing further that we cannot look to governments to pull us back from the denial industry, Mann’s a vicious cycle, it in turn organization—suggests, we are the brink. Mr. Robertson’s earlier articles have been published conclusions linking ghg levels amplifies disruptive climate headed for a six degree increase in past editions of the New Edinburgh News (NEN), and can be and temperature are now patterns. “Global climate in average temperatures found at www.newedinburgh.ca where previous issues of the widely accepted. disruption” in the words of across the planet by 2100, it NEN are available online. The planet is heating up – White House science advisor, is probably game over for the By Hugh Robertson high in 2012. no dispute. Global warming John Holdren, will not be a human species. At the beginning of May There was more bad news is primarily due to the stable linear progression: we In a recent interview with 2013, North America was in June when the World accumulation of ghgs in the will be bombarded and strafed Bill Moyers, Anthony abuzz about whether the Dow Meteorological Organization upper atmosphere which are with random weather eruptions Leiserowitz, Director of would stay above 1500. Lost announced that the world overwhelmingly anthropogenic occurring simultaneously the Yale Project on Climate in the buzz was a crucial had warmed faster in the first in nature – no debate. Roughly around the globe. We, through Change Communication, climate announcement: for the decade of the 21st century sixty-five percent of these our lifestyles, now control related increases in our first time in a million years, than in any other period on emissions are created by the planet’s thermostat which body temperatures to global carbon dioxide concentrations record. Much of the increased burning fossil fuels and the is shaping the weather and warming. If your temperature in the atmosphere passed 400 heat is being absorbed by the remainder is largely generated altering our climate. rises one degree, you feel a bit parts per million. A month oceans at present, sparing us by agriculture, deforestation Many believe that we can off colour; at two degrees, you later, the International Energy temporarily from catastrophic and waste dumps. always reverse climate change are feeling sick and will likely Agency (IEA) reported that heating of the earth’s surface Professor James Powell, by simply reducing the output book off work. At three degrees, global greenhouse gas (ghg) and atmosphere. Director of the National of our ghg emissions. Sadly, it you are seriously ill, and when emissions had reached a record Rising ghg levels since the Physical Science Consortium, is not so simple because carbon your body temperature rises by scoured the web for articles on dioxide lasts a century in the four to five degrees, you are global warming and climate atmosphere before dissipating. slipping into a coma. At six change published in peer- Therefore, present levels of the degrees above normal, you are reviewed journals between gas have locked in temperature probably brain dead. 1991 and 2012. Among almost increases for decades and the No wonder climate scientists 14,000 articles, he found only collateral climate damage are panicking about the health 24 (0.17%) that rejected the is probably irreversible for of the planet. But individuals theory of human-induced centuries. around the world seem warming. Furthermore, the Most countries agreed at strangely unconcerned. Why citation record of this scattering Copenhagen in 2009 that do so many of us bask in denial, of articles was minimal, more global temperature increases comfortably sitting in a pot proof that they are largely must be stabilized at two like a frog as the water heats ignored by the scientific degrees C above the pre- up, gradually boiling us to community. Powell concludes industrial level of the late 18th death, while we are blissfully that global warming is now century to avert major climate unaware of the unfolding the ruling paradigm of climate turmoil. At present, we are crisis. And who really cares science. inching up to a one degree about the tadpoles? The whiplash weather that we increase and because of carbon Fossil fuels are the climate are increasingly experiencing— dioxide volumes already in the curse. Despite the predictions, they are not running out. Coal reserves, oil and gas fracking, ocean mining of methane hydrates and tar sands extraction will ensure that we will cook the planet long before we exhaust them. The uncontrollable feedbacks resulting from global warming, such as the release of methane from the thawing Arctic permafrost, will intensify the rapid heating of the earth and exacerbate climate change. We have no choice but to leave most of the remaining fossil reserves in the ground— to continue to burn them irresponsibly will destroy the planet. We freed the carbon genie from deep below by extracting and squandering oil and coal to satisfy our craving for cheap energy. It is impossible now to stuff the genie back in the bottle by pumping carbon dioxide underground. The overriding question facing us is whether we have the self-discipline to October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 19 curb our addiction to fossil Governments are reluctant civilization has ever rioted for energy or whether we expect to slow economic growth—no austerity. the government to regulate matter how environmentally While it is understandable our appetites. “Government destructive it is—for fear of that our government does action” on climate change is a alienating voters at election not have the courage to act cruel oxymoron. Governments time. Instead, the electorate decisively on environmental are aware that although we is baited with promises and issues, it is inconceivable that profess in public opinion polls benefits, such as lower taxes they would ally themselves to be concerned about global while “the tough choices are with the fossil fuel industry— warming, Canadians do not punted into the future” in “a reckless, rogue industry” in support proactive policies Professor Purchase’s words. the words of Bill McKibben. to protect nature if there is Only in the face of a major Sending servile politicians and a financial cost attached. disaster can we expect decisive diplomats south to the U.S. to Government inaction is largely government action . . . and peddle pipelines carrying toxic our fault. As George Monbiot then it will be too late to avert tar is both immoral and suicidal. wrote in a Guardian column climate chaos. Tanker trains exploding in last year, “Governments care On the international scene, the night, pipelines rupturing, only as much as their citizens many democratic governments underground bitumen blowouts force them to care. Nothing refuse to take a stand and and undersea oil eruptions— changes unless we change.” honour their Copenhagen when do we muster the courage In an article entitled “Mortal pledges to reduce ghg to stand up and yell: Stop the Hazard” in The Walrus (April, emissions because of negative madness! 2013), Bryne Purchase of domestic voter reaction. And Perhaps we should turn to Queen’s University argues authoritarian governments, Pete Seeger’s memorable anti- that both public and private often petro-states, will not act war lament, Where have all the institutions in our culture for reasons of self-interest. flowers gone? for inspiration are not designed for taking Canada—a democracy and a to fortify ourselves for the precautionary and preemptive petro-state—won’t come close struggle against the fossil action on potentially dangerous to meeting its commitment by forces—and the fossilized problems. Decisions are usually 2020 because of both voter values—that are waging war made with short-term gains in reaction and national self- on Mother Earth. The haunting mind – winning elections for interest. The prospects for climax of Seeger’s song must governments and profits for change from below are equally be our wake-up call: corporations – while the longer bleak because, as the ever When will we ever learn, term costs and risks are passed perceptive Monbiot puts it: When will we ever learn? on to future generations. No society in the history of Rockcliffe Park 52nd Annual Book Fair There’s No Place Like Home November 1 - 3, 2013 By Joni Hamlin If you haven’t yet heard of the Rockcliffe Park Book Fair let me give you a bit of back- ground. It is a used book sale like no other, one of the big- gest in Ontario. Book Fair was started in 1961 with two main goals; to promote the love of reading in children and to raise money for the school. While Book Fair has changed and grown over the past 52 years, its goals have always remained the same. Photo: Seanna Kreager The theme for this year’s Fair “There’s no place like home.” Dorothy, in the Wizard of Oz, 1939. is one dear to our hearts. Who hasn’t wished they could walk School, Book Fair offers grants Book Fair’s 52nd anniversary, down the yellow brick road to other area schools. we invite you all to put down and find somewhere over the Book Fair gives you the your e-readers, your tablets and rainbow where dreams really opportunity to take a break crack open a book. Discover a do come true? There really is from your hectic schedule treasure hidden amongst the no place like home. and get lost in the volumes of shelves. Enjoy the weight of If you haven’t visited Book books. There truly is some- the book in your hands, the feel Fair in years this is an oppor- thing for everyone. Thousands of the paper, the sound of the tunity for us to welcome you upon thousands of used books pages turning quietly. Join us home again. Book Fair is more at incredible prices—adult and not just for the love of reading, than just a charming tradition; children’s books, fiction and but for the love of books. it promotes a true sense of com- non-fiction, all sorted into cat- Book Fair opens Friday, munity. Countless volunteers egories for easier selection. It’s November 1, at 10 am and donate more than 3,500 hours a great place to find titles that runs through to Sunday, of their time—some working have been long out of print, to November 3, in Queen Juliana year round collecting and sort- pick up current bestsellers that Hall, Rockcliffe Park Public ing donated books. Everyone have only been read once, or to School’s gymnasium (350 motivated by the same objec- find copies of the classics. Not Buena Vista Rd., Ottawa). For tive, to support literacy pro- to mention, used DVDs, CDs more information, visit www. grams in our schools. In addi- and games. rockcliffebookfair.com. tion to Rockcliffe Park Public On this, Rockcliffe Park Page 20 New Edinburgh News October 2013 Travel Tales from the Burgh This edition of Travel Tales recounts some of the highlights of Jenni Barbarie’s trip to Greece in August – an unusual choice for the time of year, perhaps, but read on. It sounds delightful! I’m always on the lookout for new ideas for the column so please get in touch. It doesn’t have to be exotic, just an experience that you enjoyed and would like to share with friends and neighbours in our community. Please contact me with your suggestion, and we can work together to get your travels into print. Vicki Metcalfe [email protected], 613-747-0714 Travels in Greece By Jenni Barbarie legendary Greek hospital- Greece had never been high ity when neighbours cooked on my list of places to visit, us a tasty pasta using their but my brother has been camping stove. Both were fascinated by Minoan cul- history teachers and spoke ture since his youth, so we about Greece’s ancient civi- planned to spend ten days lization as if it were recent in Crete. But first a quick history. Photo: by Timothy Spain visit to the small island of And of course, the lack of Jennifer Barbarie at Heraklion Waterfront. Santorini, where a fire in light pollution allowed us and half hours. On arrival and a handful of bungalows the day, we climbed to the the power station robbed the to enjoy spectacular stars in Heraklion, we enjoyed a surrounded by stretches of Parthenon, first visiting the entire island of electricity and a meteor shower. While wonderful meal overlook- uninhabited beachfront. impressive new Museum of the day we arrived. So while on Santorini, we drove to ing the Venetian fortress After dinner our first night— the Akropolis to view sec- we were admiring the white- the monastery on the high- that dominates the port. the fish having been caught tions of the magnificent washed houses perched high est mountain for an amazing The next day we drove to that morning by the owner's frieze. Walking is the best above the Aegean with view, and visited Akrotiri, our villa on Kastelli Bay, son—we moved to the sec- way to explore the histori- the incredible view of the the site of an ancient Minoan rented on Vacation Rentals ond taverna, where three cal heart of Athens and the extinct volcano, we were city. We almost missed the by Owner (vrbo.com), and musicians played traditional vibrant neighborhoods of keenly aware of the fragility ferry to leave the island as were delighted that it lived Cretan music on balalaika, Plaka and Psiri, after which of our way of life. the road to the port was up to the rave reviews on lute and acoustic guitar. A it is possible to pamper your We could not withdraw blocked by three huge trucks the website. The ocean was troupe of costumed dancers tired feet at the Doctor Fish cash from bank machines, carrying much-needed gen- lapping only a few feet from performed, and then gently Foot Therapy Spa where use credit cards, find an open erators and attempting to the foot of our terrace; it invited us to join in. One of tiny fish perform pedicure restaurant in the tiny ham- navigate seven hairpin turns was bliss to fall asleep to the us did. services. let where we were staying, up the huge cliff. sounds of the sea. On Crete, we explored the A travel tip: Allow suffi- shower, flush... or use WiFi! The ferry from Athens The village of Nopegia elegant Venetian harbour- cient time to see the amazing Nor could we follow the had taken seven hours, but on Kastelli Bay has barely front in Chania; took a half- Archeological Museum in advice to avoid uncooked the ferry from Santorini been developed: two sea- day boat trip to Gramvoussa Athens, where superlatives food. But we discovered the to Crete was a mere two food tavernas, a dépanneur, Island, and then to the crystal do not do justice to the con- clear lagoon at Bala Beach; tents. It was a thrill to see the spent a day in the charm- frescoes from Akrotiri, but ing seaside town of Agios for me the bronze sculptures Nikolaos; and explored the were the highlight. The life- rugged, isolated ruins of the sized Jockey of Artemision Dorian city of Lato (8th C (150 BC) was itself worth BC). the price of admission. Saving the best for last, Readers may wonder why we visited the impressive one would leave Ottawa archeological museum in in August—and miss Heraklion and then drove up Lumière!—but if your holi- into the hills to Knossos to days have to be taken in the view the site where many of summer months, Greece is the treasures had been exca- a marvelous destination. In vated. We arrived at six in August, the constant breeze the evening when the light makes it comfortable, the was beautiful, the tempera- water is crystal clear, the ture comfortable, and only a Greeks are friendly, and of handful of tourists remained. course the echoes of ancient The overnight ferry from civilizations inspire the Crete was surprisingly com- imagination. Just be sure to fortable, getting us into the book the more comfortable ancient Athenian port of “air seats” on the ferry from Pireaus at 6:30 am. Later in Athens to Santorini. October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 21

Gardens of the Burgh NEN photographer Louise Imbeault was given the task of exploring the nooks and crannies of the neighbourhood to document the various gardening marvels. Here is a sampling of what she found in her meanderings. Page 22 New Edinburgh News October 2013 by his peers. In great demand, his animation attracted many offers, one of which he accept- ed and relocated to England. Soon then, another offer came from Australia’s Hanna- Barbera Productions. This Social Column of Outstanding Persons Today is where he met his lovely Master of Light ~ PAUL I quickly crossed the street wife Anne. Later, Mr. Schibli SCHIBLI and made my way toward co-directed a Canadian car- By Louise Imbeault the tent: “yes”, I thought to toon series made for television We Canadians anticipate fever- myself, “a local photographer called The Raccoons and in the ishly the arrival of summer! to meet and greet!” While I 80s he wrote, illustrated and And what better way to wel- was standing on the sidewalk, published a children’s book come our “scooped” guest 10 feet from his display, I said (ages 3-6) entitled Monsters than by taking advantage to Mr. Schibli: “Wow, you Don’t Count (An introduction of the Beechwood Village’s have an awesome collection of to counting and mastering the SOLSTICE STROLL held last photographs.” He laughed and fear of the dark). June 21. said: “Please, come closer.” As In 1974, Paul and Anne where Imagine a street party the I did, I was stunned, with each married in Montreal were they length of Beechwood Street step closer the brush strokes started a family; they are the from Crichton to Marier on the canvas started to appear. proud parents of three daugh- Streets; where balloons, lights, They weren’t photos at all, ters. For the past 24 years, musicians, live bands, art, they were OIL PAINTINGS. the Schibli’s have resided just outside Ottawa in the village of artists and artisans, food and Incredibly well executed landscapes and flora is well dio—a converted two-car drink, gratuitous samplers and images; the precise touch of Russell. So what’s the link to the community, you ask? Well, documented in Mr. Schibli’s garage, where, from start to tasters from many participat- light, the richness of the tones, PEONIES and WATER finish he cleverly makes his ing businesses and numer- the play of shadows, well it Paul is a frequent visitor to the Burgh, where he comes to play REFLECTIONS original own canvas and builds frames ous sponsors overflowed. The literally took my breath away. series displayed at the Canvas for his paintings by hand. As atmosphere was electrifying. I stood incredulous in front of and learn as he hones his talent expanding his already impres- Gallery in Toronto (www. we concluded our chat I asked Paul Schibli was participat- his work and said: “You Sir, sive portfolio. canvasgallery.ca). him a final question: “If you ing in the Solstice Stroll as are a Master of Light” adding, He regularly takes part in Paul’s exhibit at the Cube could share with our readers a an exhibitor located under a “would you please grant me an art classes at NECTAR when Gallery on Wellington Street pearl of wisdom, what would white tent on the Saint-Charles interview that I may share your he’s not out and about exhibit- W. in spring 2014 will feature that be?” His eyes sparkled church grounds. From afar, I vision with the community?” ing his paintings or teaching New Edinburgh’s charming of blue in the sunlight though was attracted by the colour And the rest is HIS-tory. classes himself in Russell. This alleys and laneways. www. the café window and glancing and reflections emanating from Born and raised in Montreal, fall, Paul embarks on a new cubegallery.ca. Before then, over his metal rimmed glasses that side of the street. He had Paul studied his craft for many artistic path. He’ll be trying his why not take a moment to visit he quotes: “Without a vision, a prime location for the sunset years and in the early seventies hand at Life Drawing, explor- Paul at the ART EXPO on the people perish” (Proverbs to highlight his artwork. The he landed his first big break ing new subject matter such as October 25 and 26 at St-Elias 29:18) and that, dear readers, closer I got, the more excited I as an animator’s assistant. It faces, portraits and people in Church? www.ottawaartexpo. sums it all up. became; was I seeing a photog- didn’t take long for Paul’s tal- general. com This profile is dedicated to raphy exhibit? ent to shine and be recognized His lifelong attraction to Mr. Schibli’s creations take struggling artists, artisans in shape in his winterized stu- all disciplines. immigrant. Although life was A Little Bit of History of the Burgh a struggle, it was not nearly as By Thomas W. Carkner of these immigrants were harsh as it had been in the old No history of New Edinburgh simple agricultural labourers country. would be complete without in the old country and the Many of the small frame the inclusion of the history of majority were only qualified homes located in the Burgh the large German immigrant for labouring jobs when they were built of lumber milled in population that settled in arrived in Ottawa, so incomes the local saw mills and built the community from its were low. The young daughters by the immigrants themselves. early beginnings. The two were often required to seek It wasn’t long before most Lutheran churches, St. John’s work as domestics to help of these industrious people on Crichton Street and St. supplement the family income. owned their own homes. Their Luke’s on MacKay Street are In those days, Ottawa was frugality allowed them to pay monuments to the large German attempting to shed its image for their homes quite quickly. population that resided there as a lumber town and turn A number of these small frame from the 1870s. Both churches itself into a capital city. homes can still be found in the conducted services in the Infrastructure upgrades such as village. German language and operated sewer and water systems and Until the present time, their own primary schools well roadway improvements were it was nearly impossible to into the 20th century. underway. A common form find much about the history The reason the German of employment for immigrants of these people. An immigrant immigrants chose to settle in in the early days was that of a struggling to survive in a new New Edinburgh was that in stone breaker for the city. The land has neither the strength the early days the village was city hired men to crush the nor the will to sit down and put still very rural and therefore a stone by hand to macadamize their story to paper. relatively inexpensive place to the city streets. Many others A new history of these live. Because of its rural nature worked digging trenches for people is now available that the thrifty Germans were able the water and sewer systems. has been twenty years in the to raise some of their own food Still others worked as brick making. The very difficult task by maintaining gardens and makers. This job was done by of resurrecting the past and raising animals for their own hand in the earliest times. Work bringing it back to life is now consumption. Many kept a cow began at 7 am and concluded complete. A book called Ottawa for fresh milk. They also kept at 6 pm. Living on what was Germania - A History of the pigs, geese and chickens and it then the outskirts of the city 19th Century Immigration and was not unusual in those early meant rising very early in the Settlement of Ottawa’s German times to see these creatures morning, as they frequently Community is now available. wandering at will through had to walk great distances to Interested readers can learn the village streets. This kept get to work. It was a long day. more about it by visiting the household costs down as most Such was the lot of the new web site, ottawa-germania.ca October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 23 of the north-side business own- ers, watch for more attention Update from the Beechwood Village Alliance by the QVMA to Beechwood’s group will take place in mid- a more attractive, walkable ciation now includes the busi- current and future state. October at 79 MacKay Street. and inspiring Main Street. The nesses on the north side of Contact Dale Smith (dale@ BVA works closely with the Beechwood. The stated man- Political Representation dalesmithgallery.com), with community associations and date of the group is to “ensure Beechwood borders Ward 12 any questions or if you would other stakeholders to ensure our historic downtown com- on the south side (represented like to get involved. The BVA cohesion and coherence of mercial district is attractive, by Mathieu Fleury) and Ward is also planning another large efforts. has a variety of services and 13 on the north side (repre- community meeting later in the products, and continues to By Tobi Nussbaum and Dale Quartier Vanier Merchants sented by Peter Clark). Each fall to establish its priorities improve economic develop- Smith Association (QVMA) councillor has political respon- The last few months have and working groups for the ment for our existing and new sibility for their “side” of the seen welcome activity on upcoming year. Stay tuned for As of January 2013, the local merchants.” With the addition street. Beechwood. On the evening details. business improvement asso- of June 21, Beechwood came Who does what on alive with musicians, dancers, Beechwood? artists, spoken-word poets, chalk-drawers, book readers Beechwood has long been a and most importantly, hun- border—even before amal- dreds and hundreds of strollers gamation the three separate on both sides of the street. To cities of Vanier, Ottawa and celebrate the solstice and bring Rockcliffe Park each claimed a people together, the Beechwood piece of the avenue. And since Village Alliance, in partner- amalgamation, Beechwood is ship with the NECTAR Centre, bordered by two wards—12 organized the first annual and 13. And while the lack Beechwood Solstice Stroll. It of clear governance over the was an opportunity to bump entirety of the street may have into neighbours, enjoy our contributed to its neglect, local cultural and gastronomi- recent events provide assur- cal delights, and strengthen our ance that those gaps are being resolve to make Beechwood addressed. But with that suc- better so that such evenings cess, comes some understand- become the rule as opposed to able confusion. Who is respon- the exception. sible for what on Beechwood? On the development side, Community Associations it has also been a busy There are active commu- few months. The Catholic nity associations for each Archdiocese was preparing to neighbourhood that borders put recently deconsecrated St. Beechwood (and its eastern Charles Church up for sale this extension, Hemlock Avenue): summer when an application Vanier, New Edinburgh, was submitted to designate Lindenlea, Rockcliffe Park and the church building as a heri- Manor Park. These commu- tage property. The archdiocese nity associations are the offi- decided to hold off on the sale cially-recognized interlocutors pending a decision by City for development applications Council on the application, that occur within their com- which is expected this fall. Just munities. Vanier on the south across the street, Desjardins side, and New Edinburgh, has put the Caisse Populaire Lindenlea, Rockcliffe Park property up for sale. Both of and Manor Park, on the north these sales offer the opportuni- side, each play important roles ty for interesting development through their community asso- and the potential to contrib- ciations in providing feedback, ute to Beechwood’s nascent suggestions, and official input renaissance, so long as the to their City Councillors and principles of good main street city staff on development development are respected. applications and other process- The Beechwood Village es that occur on their “sec- Alliance has other plans afoot. tions” of the street. Work continues through the political action working group Beechwood Village Alliance to reach out to property owners Formed in 2012 to address of vacant properties to encour- the governance gap, the age appropriate development or Beechwood Village Alliance sale. This outreach has includ- is a sort of informal “friends ed contact with the Pakistani of” group made up of citizens High Commission, the owner of Vanier, New Edinburgh, of the long-time vacant lot at Lindenlea, Rockcliffe Park Beechwood and Joliet. A sepa- and Manor Park, with the goal rate report from working group of working together to make Chair Peter Lewis is included Beechwood better— a thriving in this edition. place that builds community, The BVA is also in the process provides services, and contrib- of building up its Gateway utes to a more sustainable and Committee to fundraise and attractive Ottawa. It has two develop a request for proposal main objectives: promoting for the creation of an east and Beechwood as a place to build west gateway to Beechwood community spirit and cohe- Avenue. A meeting of this sion, and making Beechwood Page 24 New Edinburgh News October 2013 their work at the Marsh has received widespread recogni- Macoun Marsh Project Marks 10th Anniversary tion, with awards ranging from By Michael Leveillé Our biological heritage Working with the Convention cessfully collaborated with the National Capital Region Head of the Macoun Marsh is under threat. Dr. Ahmed on Biological Diversity, we the Beechwood Cemetery Wildlife Festival Youth Award Sub-Committee under Djoghlaf, former Executive had 100 delegates from seven Foundation to have the in Environmental Excellence The Beechwood Cemetery Director of the Convention on different countries attend, Macoun Marsh declared an to an impressive second place Foundation, Science teach- Biological Diversity, is quoted and we have now developed environmentally sensitive area, prize of $6,000 in the glob- er at St-Laurent Academy as saying, “We are experienc- an International Accord on and in the decade since then, ally contested Volvo Adventure Elementary and Junior High ing the greatest wave of extinc- Biodiversity that has been successive generations of stu- International Competition held School. tions since the disappearance in Sweden in 2006. Here we are in 2013, two of the dinosaurs. Extinction The students subsequently years into the United Nations rates are rising by a factor donated their winnings towards International Decade for of up to 1,000 above natural the costs of construction of Biodiversity. Over the past rates. Every hour, three species the Macoun Marsh Outdoor 10 years, the Macoun Marsh disappear. Every day, up to 150 Classroom, a unique educa- project has received provin- species are lost. Every year, tional facility built of western cial, national, and international between 18,000 and 55,000 red cedar and featuring book attention. After a decade of species become extinct.” platforms, seating, an obser- experiences, here are some of World conservation strate- vation lookout and bird feed- my reflections. gies are not yet working. With ers that attract a multitude of Macoun Marsh is showing human populations also going native species. The classroom me what biologists have been up what is the solution? We and the environmental area at discovering through the dis- are consumers. We have cre- the Marsh are now used as ciplines of evolution, ecology ated a global society that is a study site by students from and genetics. We are connected not sustainable with our finite schools throughout Ottawa. to all of the earth’s ecosys- resources. Those who have do Mr. Leveillé’s imagination tems; all life functions together not want to give anything up, and initiative in spearheading like a giant organism, intercon- and those who do not have, the Macoun Marsh Project and nected at every level, through want more. There is only one its global offshoot, Biodiversity the very raw materials of our really positive solution for drafted by an even wider cau- dents have worked under his Matters, combined with his composition. The sun is the the long-term good of all life. cus of international youth. By leadership and inspiration strong, personal commitment source of all life, powered by Education, education, and the end of December 2010, to preserve this unique inner to the preservation of biodiver- simple hydrogen turning into more education! Education there were over 5,000 signa- city wetland, and to identify sity and to the ongoing educa- helium. This flow of energy of teachers to learn what the tures from 83 countries, and and record over 1350 local tion of young people in their is all around us. The ocean conservation issues really are. the Accord was translated into plant and animal species at responsibilities as stewards of of air we breathe fuels our Education of students of all 25 languages! cells, strengthens our beating ages to determine what needs to Recently, on May 15, hearts, and builds awareness be done for a better tomorrow St-Laurent Academy celebrat- in our minds. The water we for all life on Earth. Both the ed the project’s successes with drink becomes an oasis within United Nations Environmental David Coates, Environmental us. Soil is rich in the nutrients Program and Environment Affairs Officer for Inland we require and borrow. These Canada have used the Macoun Waters with the Convention on elements are eventually given Marsh Project as an educa- Biodiversity. Nicole Bedard, back for other species to use. tion success story. We are very Development Coordinator The whole process is plan- proud of this fact. for the Beechwood Cemetery etary in scale and can seem In 2009, our team hosted Foundation, joined us as we overwhelming at times. The an international gathering of viewed a decade of images. A Macoun Marsh is a microcosm youth, working on similar bio- large cake concluded the fes- of this larger system. diversity grass-roots projects. tivities. So what is next? How do we move forward from here? Education continues to be our priority. Knowledge is power and the marsh life found here is our biological kin. It takes a community to build a project like this. We must all be stew- ards of our nature. We are very thankful to The Beechwood the environment, have made a Cemetery Foundation the Marsh. The Beechwood contribution of lasting value and St-Laurent Academy Cemetery Foundation has to our community, and we are Elementary and Junior High remained a strong supporter of profoundly grateful for his for their continued support. the project throughout its first outstanding work. We encour- Editor’s Note: Michael decade. age readers to learn more Leveillé is the unsung hero In recent years, Mr. Leveillé’s about the Marsh Project and and moving spirit behind the students have participated in Biodiversity Matters at www. Macoun Marsh Biodiversity numerous international con- biodiversitymatters.org Project, an award-winning ferences on biodiversity, and research and educational ini- tiative which he pioneered a decade ago, and which has since blossomed on to an international scale following the creation of Biodiversity Matters, an organization devoted to the promotion of biodiversity-related initiatives around the world. When the project was first launched in 2003, Mr. Leveillé and his students suc- October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 25 Page 26 New Edinburgh News October 2013

There’s never a dull moment at the New school day afternoon—just to name a few of Edinburgh Community and Arts (NECTAR) the events and activities that keep our NECTAR Centre, and this should come as no surprise in Centre facilities humming! the midst of a community as lively and ener- All this and there’s more to come in the News getic as ours! Throughout the fall, our Centre is weeks ahead! Check out our website (www. busy around the clock with activities for every nectarcentre.ca) for details on the October 25 age, ability and interest. Our Bridge Club meets Family Movie Night, the Artist in Residence on Monday afternoons; for the younger set, Final Presentation on November 30; and the from the our Playgroup meets on Monday and Friday Ottawa School of Art’s Year End Show, with mornings; on Tuesday mornings you’ll find an Opening Vernissage on October 11. The Seniors’ gatherings, followed by dance classes vernissage features the work of 2013 graduating on Tuesday evenings; and then there are Drama students, a live DJ and cash bar. Looking for House classes run by Mi Casa theatre; Music instruc- a night out—leave the car at home, join your Issue #9 October 1, 2013 tion and ensembles; daily fitness classes; Irish neighbours and drop in at the NECTAR Centre! Dancing and a busy After School Program each Lumière celebrates its 10th Anniversary! As promised, the 2013 Evening ing and other forms of direct aesthetic experience – for all of of Light was a magical and participation. its participants, young and old, exciting spectacle of capti- The Evening of Light for the it is about experiencing and vating visual art installations past 10 years has become a reconnecting with the creativ- where members of the public popular draw for families, area ity within. engaged directly with local art- residents and visitors of all Thank you for joining us and ists and performers to take part ages, interests, cultures and we look forward to another in the creative process through backgrounds. The Festival is year of magic and creativity! lantern making, costume wear- about more than engaging in an Lumière Photo Essay Prepared by Suzannah Ward, Photographs: John Arnold.

Mashin’ it up with Mike and the Potato Mashers!

Gillian Kirkland and her accordion!

Fire and Flamenco - (Georgia Pettit) heating up the stage.

Looking for a meteor shower. Lantern-making tent abuzz with festival-goers.

Thank you / Merci to all our Lumière

Volunteers! Fire eating! A Letter of Appreciation from a Visitor to the Festival A very special moment came ized by this event. It was so playing just after the sunset, just as dusk fell on the park; absolutely wonderful to see and the children and parents the children were effervescent all the families dressed up in were participating in the song in their joy and participation in celebratory fantasy costumes. (by) dancing in the circle per- a truly wonderful celebration. There were many endearing former area. The parents and I had originally come to watch moments and a sense of great children adorned with all sorts my niece play and perform at community spirit. I might even of little lights were quite a joy your Lumière Festival. I unfor- say, it shows me that there to behold. You have my sincer- tunately had never heard of this might just yet be a hope for est appreciation for this won- festival. Maybe it is my aging humanity. A real sense of won- derful idea and night. years and longing for parent- derment came during one of Regards, hood past, but I was mesmer- the songs when my niece was Dave. R. Paquette Maccie Paquette belting out a tune and electrifying the audience with her silky smooth voice. October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 27 Randall’s Paints Gives Major Boost to Facelift of Memorial Hall Thanks to an extraordinari- The NECTAR Centre Board Memorial Hall this fall is, of ly generous donation of top and staff, along with all its course, only partly about its quality C2 LoVo paint by instructors and program par- spanking clean “new look”, Randall’s Paints, combined ticipants in the community, are welcome though that is. Of with the herculean labour of extremely grateful to Randall’s equal importance is the infu- a team of volunteers led by for its critical role in helping to sion of new life and activity Alex MacDonald and Martin make one of our principal gath- into the Hall, and the Centre Clary, the NECTAR Centre ering places a bright, beautiful itself, resulting largely from was able to launch its fall pro- and healthy environment for the return of Alex and Martin, gramming season in a fresh- us all. along with many of the instruc- ly painted, bright, clean and Special thanks to Martin and tors with whom they had been altogether miraculously trans- Alex and their hard-working working at the former Studio A formed Memorial Hall. The team of volunteers who put Fitness (including our beloved Hall, which has long been a their shoulders to the wheel, NECTAR Board member popular venue for community and cleaned, painted and beau- Joseph Cull, whose Fab and activities and events, has truly tified Memorial Hall: Jean- Fit class is not to be missed). been given a new lease on life, Robert Brisson, Melissa As most readers know, Alex and if you haven’t yet dropped Brisson, Sylvain Abran, is a legend in our community, by or joined a program, we Laurie Kirkwood, Jackie and in the course of more than urge you to do so—you’ll be Snyder, Doug Anderson, two decades, she has acquired amazed and delighted! Isobel Wheatcroft, Carole a tenaciously loyal following Randall’s Paints, a leading Chenier, Margaret Shisko, for her signature Dance Fit paint supplier in the Ottawa John Morris, Kate & David and Stretch and Strength area, has been a longtime sup- Preston, Louise Giguère, classes, a following which porter of projects in our com- Michael Brock, Marilyn would go to almost any lengths munity, and when the former Best, Jen and Cary Seipp to ensure that these programs CCCC (the precursor of the and of course, our own inde- could remain a regular part of NECTAR Centre) was still fatigable Joseph Cull. Their their lives. located in its original home labours are much appreciated For the NECTAR Centre, the on the second floor of 200 by us all, and will continue to arrival of Alex and her cohorts Crichton Street, Randall’s pro- be admired and enjoyed in the could not have come at a more vided a generous donation of weeks and months to come as opportune time, as the Centre paint for a major redecoration NECTAR’s programming year positions itself to achieve a of the Dufferin Room and the unfolds. new level of financial viabil- second floor corridor. According to Gordon ity through greatly increased This summer, a NECTAR Peters, the MacKay United programming, rentals, and Centre facelift was once again Church community is every the long-delayed introduction on the agenda when Alex bit as delighted by transfor- of a lively After School Care MacDonald and Martin Clary mation of Memorial Hall as Program. As their friends and made the decision to move a the NECTAR Centre: “Many colleagues know well, Alex substantial portion of their pro- longtime members of MacKay and Martin are consummate grams to the Centre’s program- United Church have dreamed stewards of the facilities in ming facility in Memorial Hall. for years that we could give which they work, meticulous And once again, Randall’s the Memorial Hall a fresh in the standards they set and came to the rescue with the new look, but the cost of hir- keep, and endlessly resourceful donation of two dozen gallons ing professional painters was in the improvements they are of top quality, environmentally prohibitive. When NECTAR able to bring to those facili- friendly C2 LoVo (low VOC) approached us with the idea of ties—just look around the new paint for the project—a dona- organizing volunteers to do the and improved Memorial Hall! tion that not only made the job, we were ecstatic. This has The Centre is grateful for their project financially manage- been a wonderful example of presence and looks forward to able, but also proved critical what can be achieved by two an ongoing collaboration with in the recruitment of the vol- community-oriented organiza- them to achieve the highest unteer team who carried out tions working together. Come possible standards of excel- the work. and have a look—the Hall lence in community program- Low VOC (Volatile Organic looks terrific!” ming. Compound) technology is The good news story of designed to reduce to a mini- mum the emission of ground level ozone contaminants from paints, and for people with environmental sensitivi- ties, as well as children and the elderly, it has significant health benefits. Once assured that they would be working with Randall’s easy to use, non-noxious paint that would be free of the hazards of head- aches, dizziness and nausea, Alex and Martin’s volunteer team rallied to the cause and put in a remarkable 300 vol- unteer hours completing the transformation that we’re all able to enjoy this fall. Page 28 New Edinburgh News October 2013 A Tribute to the Volunteers “Through the extraordinary generosity of some community- minded volunteers, over the course of the last few weeks, Memorial Hall has had a ‘Paint Lift.’ I know these are contro- versial and can take months for proper healing; ours took less than two weeks and the Patient has recovered beautifully! “All joking aside, MacKay United Church, the NECTAR Centre and a group of volunteers coordinated by Alex MacDonald and Martin Clary, have given renewed life to Memorial Hall. This beautiful space has been home to so many neighbourhood gatherings and community-minded services that is was a sheer joy to be part of its renewal. “What makes our community vibrant and our neighbour- hood strong is us coming together, supporting what we have and engaging in all the services available to us to make for a healthier and colourful hood.” Joseph Cull NECTAR BOARD Member 2013

Visit It’s Never Too Late!Register Now NECTAR for Programs Registration for NECTAR’s not too late to join the fun! Online! fall programming is still ongo- Above is our weekly fitness ing for many of our programs, class schedule. There are still so if you were caught up in lots of appealing options from nectarcentre.ca the back-to-school frenzy in which to choose, so drop in to September and missed the the Centre or call us at 613- first round of registration, it’s 745-2742. After School Program Registration for the NECTAR others and arts programming. Centre’s After School Program Activities include outdoor play, is STILL OPEN so don’t miss music, arts, drama, crafts, free the chance to get first rate care play, snacks and homework for your offspring right here in assistance, just to name a few. your own neighbourhood! Parents seeking more informa- The program takes place in tion can contact Sue Hall at the bright, clean and newly- the NECTAR Centre directly redecorated Memorial Hall at 613-745-2745 or suehall@ and runs every afternoon dur- nectarcentre.ca. ing the school/work week. The program is competitively Qualified ECE teachers and priced ($300 per month) and De La Salle students are on offers optional March Break hand to help young ones learn and PD Day coverage. The and develop French literacy program runs from 3:15 - 5:45 skills through interaction with pm Monday to Friday. October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 29 The Lumière Feast: Local Restaurants Host Fundraiser for Lumière Festival On Wednesday, September 11, New Edinburgh Pub, and three of our local restaurants Dave Waltham of Cat’s Fish participated in the first ever & Chips, and to the chefs, the Lumière Feast, hosting a spe- serving staff and the guests cial evening of fine food and who made this evening such a NOV 10

entertainment in support of the fabulous night. NECTAR Centre’s signature Popular though it is with indi- Lumière Festival. The New viduals and families through- Edinburgh Pub, El Meson out the region, the Lumière and Cats Fish & Chips offered Festival could not take place up tempting menus and musi- or be a successful event with- cal entertainment for a night out the support of other local of frivolity, fun and feasting, groups and businesses. This donating half of the proceeds inaugural Lumière Feast, along from the evening to support with the donations collected

the Centre’s work in bring- on the evening of Lumière’s ing this unique artistic and Celebration of Light, will give family event to Stanley Park a boost to the Centre’s capacity each summer. Special thanks to produce the festival in the goes to André Cloutier of El years to come. Meson, Paul Williams of the NECTAR Centre Board of Directors Like its predecessor organization, the Crichton Cultural Community Centre (CCCC), the NECTAR Centre depends heav- ily on the ideas, energy and dedication of its volunteer Board of Directors in all aspects of its work in serving our community. At our Annual General Meeting last June, a new Board was elected consisting of a healthy mixture of existing and new members. Here is our fine roster of talent for the coming year:

New Members: Returning Members: Gary Firth Jenni Barbarie Annie Lefebvre Isobel Bisby Julie LaPalme Joseph Cull Cindy Ryley Sean Flynn David Horley John Jarrett Bethann Robin Paula Thompson

Recently retired from the Board, but still very much engaged in the life of the Centre as Advisors in their respective areas of interest and expertise, are Carol West, Ellen Goodman, Colin Goodfellow, Johan Rudnick, and Jane Heintzman. And please remember: even if you haven’t the time to make a commitment as significant as joining the Board, the NECTAR Centre has a host of opportunities available for new volun- teers: join a working committee; help out in the garden, at the reception desk, on the property maintenance team. Whatever your available time and talents, there’s a place for you on the NECTAR team! Contact 613-745-2742 or drop in at New Edinburgh House. Page 30 New Edinburgh News October 2013

ADULT ARTS & Instructor: Gordon Fazil Management: Action Plan mind and spirit. Exercises done 8:00pm, Oct 29 – Dec 10 GENERAL INTEREST Course Fee: $115 Essentials. with mindfulness are medita- (7wks) Location: 255 Mackay Instructor: Jennifer May tion in motion. • Level 1: Thurs 9:00- Acrylic & Oil Painting Course Fee: FREE!! Instructor: Maya Bobrowska 10:30am, September 12 – Ukulele for the Almost Thurs Sept 19 – Dec 5 (12wks) Location: 255 Mackay Fee: $10 per class October 24 ( 7wks) Beginner 1:00-3:30pm To Register: 613.323.3188 / Location: 255 Mackay • Level 1: Thurs 9:00- A relaxed painting environ- Mon Sept 16 – Nov 25 (10wks) [email protected] or call the Community Room 10:30am October 31 – ment for those who wish to 7:00-8:00pm Centre directly at 613.745.2742 Contact: Maya Bobrowska at December 12 (7 wks) develop their artistic skills at If you are an adult beginner [email protected] Practicing Iyengar yoga helps their own pace. Open to all who knows a few chords and ADULT FITNESS & build mobility, stability and levels of painters, instruction is strumming patterns on the uku- YOGA PROGRAMS Raja Yoga strength, both physically and individual, although if a group lele, this is the course for you! Yoga Fit Open Classes Wed Sept 18 – mentally. A variety of asanas wishes, skills and techniques For 10 weeks, will be learn- Thurs Sept 19 – Dec 5 (12wks) Nov 6 (8wks) 6:30-7:30pm (postures) will be explored can be addressed as a class ing to strum and finger pick 7:00 – 8:00pm The Open Class is an inter- while paying attention to cor- exercise. our way through classic songs, Based on hatha yoga, this prac- mediate level 60-minute long rect body alignment. Suitable Instructor: Susan Ashbrook from Bob Dylan to The Beatles tice blends balance, strength, class, covering: relaxation, for all ages (adults). You are Course Fee: $204 and more! flexibility, and power in a basic postures, breathing tech- welcome to join any time. Drop-in: $20/Class Instructor: Garett Barr fitness format. The Yoga Fit niques and concentration tech- Instructor: Karin Holtkamp Location: New Edinburgh Course Fee: $160 style reduces injury risk and niques. Whatever your level, Course Fee: $84 for 7wks House Location: 255 Mackay augments recovery for stress you will find that the instructor Drop-in fee: $14/class has the ability to accommo- New! Bridge Basics 1 New! 60-plus and going and lower back pain. Tanya Location: New Edinburgh Robertson delivers a practi- date you by always including a House Wed Sept 18 – Nov 6 (8wks) strong: Wellness 101 cal, user-friendly style, which variety of options for each pos- Register: 613-422-8384 or 1:00-3:00pm Tues. Oct 8 – Nov 26 (8wks) is accessible, understandable, ture or practice. Because there [email protected] This is an introductory Bridge 10:00AM – 12:00PM and effective by individuals at is no competition in Yoga, not course. It gives the basic prin- A FREE certificate course New! Somatics any level of fitness. even with yourself, you will ciples of the game and provides designed to promote long-term Instructor: Tanya Robertson learn to enjoy much more than Mon Sept 9 – Dec 23 (15wks, a well-balanced overview of health, wellness, and fall pre- Course Fee: $145 just a healthy body and mind no class Oct 14) bidding, play and defense. vention in your home. The goal Location: 255 Mackay from the practice. 10:30-11:30am Instructor: Carol Bell is to prolong your indepen- Community Room Instructor: Michael Burlacu Fri Sept 13 – Dec 20 (15wks) Course Fee: $115 dence at home. Each week, Course Fee: $100 10:45-11:45am Location: 255 Mackay you’ll learn from health care New! Qigong Drop-in Fee: $15 How good can you feel? Do experts about a different aspect Sun Sept 15 – Dec 15 (13wks) Location: New Edinburgh you suffer from headaches, Bridge Basics 4: Play of the of healthy aging in a relaxed, Hand 9:00 – 10:00am House painful joints or back pain? social setting. Topics include: Qigong, means “life energy Register: info@burlacuyoga. Are you recovering from an Tues Sept 17 – Nov 12 (8wks) Flexibility, mobility and fall cultivation”. It is practised as ca accident or surgery? Do you sit 1:15-3:15pm prevention, Medication use a set of slow movements that in a chair working all day and Suitable for those who have Iyengar Yoga: All Levels & and management , Nutrition are aligned with breath, body endure repetitive use injuries? a good knowledge of Bridge. Level 1 needs and management, Brain awareness and visualization Somatics is a safe and gen- Topics include: Counting health, Navigating the health guiding energy through the • All Levels: Tue 6:30- tle way to eliminate chronic winners and losers, Finesses, care system, Hearing health, body. Qigong is traditionally 8:00pm, Sep 10 – Oct 22 muscle pain, reduce stress and Developing extra tricks, and Powers of Attorney and elder viewed as a practice to cul- (7wks) improve posture. It combines reducing losers. abuse prevention, Self-Health tivate balance between body, • All Levels: Tue 6:30- abdominal breathing with easy October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 31 to learn movements that teach Wed Sept 11 - Dec 18 and moves inside to Memorial enjoy multiple performance the NECTAR Centre! tight muscles to soften, leaving 7:00-8:00pm Hall on October 17th. opportunities to showcase their Our goal is to provide an all- you feeling more aligned and Plus long lean thighs and toned Instructor: Susan McDonald repertoire. encompassing music education relaxed in your body. arms! Find freedom, mobility Course Fee: $168 +HST for Instructor: Micheline Kinsella to students of all ages and Instructor: Richard Hudspith and strength in areas that have 12 classes Course Fee: $135 to celebrate the art of music- Course Fee: $195 become tight and restricted. Location: Class begins as Location: New Edinburgh making in the community. At Location: Memorial Hall Create positive and lasting FITMOM Stroller Strength House Attic NECTAR Music, our teachers change in your posture and at Rockcliffe Park and moves are dedicated individuals who New! Fabulous & Fit wake up to a healthier more inside to Memorial Hall on NEW! Group Choir Ensemble (7-13yrs) are passionate about music Fri Sept 13-Dec 20 (15wks) efficient body. All levels wel- October 17th. education. We inspire students Mon Sept 16 - Nov 25 (10wks, 9:30-10:30am come for fun, functional fit- Register: www.fitmomottawa. to develop their creative poten- no class Oct 14) 7:15-8:15pm Come prepared to be reju- ness through Pilates, Yoga and com Questions? info@fit- tial, which in turn, builds con- The NECTAR choir will venated, engage your mus- Awareness through the Body momottawa.com fidence as well as team-work explore various styles of cho- cles, improve your range of based exercise. Other possible and performance skills. CHILDREN’S ral music with an emphasis on motion, and get your heart side effects: injury preven- Individual music lessons PROGRAMS part-singing, either 2 or 3-part rate up and more importantly, tion, releasing clutter from the build skills on specific instru- harmony. Students will begin have fun while you do it all mind, looking great and feeling K2 Martial Arts (6-12 yrs) ments. Lessons consist of to interact with the musical in a group setting! This class even better. Thurs Sept 19 – Nov 21 several components such as score, experience singing in is designed for active Older Instructor: Isobel Wheatcroft (10wks) 5:00 pm-5:45 p.m. note-reading, technique, music various languages, and learn Adult Participants. This one Course Fee: $195 We have spent decades devel- theory, repertoire, and musi- to listen to one another as they hour class is about inspira- Location: Memorial Hall oping a unique program that cianship. Individual lessons unite their voices towards the tion and active living. Workout Register: [email protected] fuses sport, self-defence, exer- prepare students for recitals shared goal of making music gear required- running shoes, cise, leadership skills, and and examinations through the Core Challenge together. This choir is designed loose clothing, and belief in the character development into Royal Conservatory of Music. Mon Sept 9-Dec 16 (no class for students with little to no power of the possible. one exhilarating activity. Your We offer tuition in violin, Oct 14) 6:00-7:00pm choral-singing experience. Instructor: Joseph Cull child will learn important life piano, voice, guitar, and uku- We know that all movements Basic note-reading skills are Course Fee: $195 and leadership skills, how to lele. come from the core and that recommended but not neces- Location: Memorial Hall focus for maximum achieve- Individual music lessons: you’re only as healthy as your sary. ment, and build the unshakable 30 minute lesson: $25 New! Stretch & Strength spine. That’s why the Core Instructor: Erin Puttee confidence and self-discipline 45 minute lesson: $35 Mon Sept 9 – Dec 16 (15 Challenge class will utilize the Course Fee: $135 required to reach their full 1 hour lesson: $45 weeks) 7:00 – 8:00pm best movements that a Pilates Location: New Edinburgh potential. Please Contact musiquede- Sat Sept 14 – Dec 21 (15 class has to offer but will com- House Instructor: Scott Fitzpatrick [email protected] weeks) 10:00 – 11:00am bine it with some of the best Course Fee: $150 for more Information or to A neighbourhood favourite total body functional move- Group Guitar Lesson Location: New Edinburgh Register for one on one les- for 24 years! This unique ments out there. Participants (7-12yrs) House sons class combines dance, yoga will lunge, squat, plank and Mon Sept 16 - Nov 25 (10wks, and movement exercises to crunch their way to a leaner NEW! Theatre Making and class Oct 14) 6:00-7:00pm UPCOMING NECTAR improve strength, flexibil- stronger body. Expect to sweat! Collaboration with Mi Casa This is a fun group class CENTRE EVENTS ity, balance and co-ordination. Instructor: Stuart Maskell Theatre (6-10yrs) for children who can play a Suitable for a wide range of Fee: $15 Drop in Class Wed Oct 2- Dec 4 (10wks) few chords and are eager to Mi Casa Performance: abilities and ages, the class Location: Memorial Hall 5:00-6:00pm improve their skills on the gui- ‘Collapsible’ – October 18th consists of an extensive warm- Register: Stuart Maskell at Learn to work as a group on tar. For 10 weeks, we will be up to get the body going, exer- 613-796-3476 your performance and creation learning to strum, pick and Family Movie Night: Friday, cises to stretch and strengthen sing our favourite guitar songs October 25th, 6:30pm- FitWoman Bootcamp skills and finish off the session the muscles as well as chal- by participating in the first pro- as a group. All you need is a 8:30pm, Memorial Hall-39 lenge balance and co-ordina- Mon, Classes begin Sept 9 duction of Mi Casa Theatre’s guitar! If you’re not sure that Dufferin Road - Featuring the tion. The class finishes with 8:00-9:00pm new work Collapsible. your child is ready, please feel Movie “Croons “ - Bring a a 10-minute relaxation period, Join FITWOMAN Bootcamp Participants will take part free to contact us. blanket or sleeping bag and leaving you feeling calm, cen- to get fit, feel stronger, be more in theatre games to create a Instructor: Garett Barr cozy up with some popcorn tered and rejuvenated. flexible, strengthen your core cohesive team, build skills in Course Fee: $160 and refreshments. Suggested Instructor: Alex MacDonald and run faster! This class is movement and vocal chorus, Location: New Edinburgh Donation: $5 per person or Course Fee: $195 suitable for all levels of fitness, discover ways of interacting House $20 per family Location: Memorial Hall from beginner to advanced. with audiences, and develop A World ApART (5-9 yrs) Board Game Nights (Oct Register: Alex MacDonald at Registration is rolling so you their existing skills for incor- (613) 748-0870 can begin at any time. No class Sat Sept 21 - Dec 7 (12wks) 11th, Nov 8th, 22nd) Join poration into the design and 9:30-11:00am other community members for on October 14, 2013 performance. Performances New! DiscoFit Instructor: Susan McDonald Children will learn different a social evening playing board Wed Sept 11 – Dec 18 (15 by Mi Casa with students techniques to create a world games (Settlers of Catan, Course Fee: $168 +HST for December 11 – 15. weeks) 6:00 – 7:00pm 12 classes apart. Each week, we will cre- Torres, Puerto Rico, Quir Le, Sat Sept 14 – Dec 21 (15 Instructor: Emily Pearlman ate a new work of art using a Boardwalk, Labyrinth, The Location: Memorial Hall Course Fee: $135 weeks) 9:00 – 10:00am Register: www.fitmomottawa. wide variety of materials. Be Walking Dead, Scategories, Boogie your way into health Location: New Edinburgh prepared to have lots of fun, Dixit, Mille Borne, GO, com Questions info@ House and have a cardio blast while fitmomottawa.com and dress for mess! Skip Bo, Sorry, Apples to you do it! Fresh from his NEW! NECTAR String Instructor: Zaneta Pernicova Apples) - 7pm – 10pm – New YWCA Just Dance win for FitMom and Baby Ensemble (2 years experi- Course Fee: $162 Edinburgh House – By dona- Best Disco Moves, Martin is Thurs, Classes begin Sept 5 ence required) Location: New Edinburgh tion: $5 suggested excited to Get down, get down, 11:00am-12:00pm House Mon Sept 16 - Nov 25 (10wks, Artist-in-Residence get down, get down, get down An indoor workout designed no class Oct 14) 6:30-7:30pm SCHOOL RELATED tonight baby at Nectar! Join to help you get fit, meet new Performance Soirée– The NECTAR String Ensemble CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Saturday November 30 him for a cardio and strength moms, bond with baby and teaches students the art of workout that will leave you have FUN! This class is suit- PD DAY ART CAMPS – Show starts at 7pm – playing music together as Memorial Hall smiling and feeling: Born to able for all levels of fitness, part of a group. This class Friday Oct 11, Nov 15, Dec be Alive! from beginner to advanced. is designed for string players 20 Join us for a dynamic per- Instructor: Martin Clary Please bring a structured baby who have taken (at least) two 8:30am-4:30pm formance by our Artists-in- Course Fee: $195 carrier (front carrier for young- years of individual lessons on A full day recreation program Residence: the Ottawa Stilt Location: Memorial Hall er babies and back carrier for their instrument. Ensemble for children affected by school Union’s work in progress, and Register: Martin Clary at older babies) to this class. coaching will develop read- closures due to PD Days the latest works from Connect (613) 748-0870 Registration is rolling so you ing, rhythmic and listening Fee: $40 per child per day Dance. Suggested Donation: can begin at any time. Class Location: New Edinburgh $5 Refreshments will be avail- New! Core Express: Abs proficiency as well as enhance begins as FITMOM Stroller musicianship, teamwork and House able. Backs & Butts Strength at Rockcliffe Park playing skills. Participants will There’s MUSIC in the Air at Page 32 New Edinburgh News October 2013 Retrofit of New Edinburgh House: Progress Report While some readers may have the participation and effort of the NECTAR Centre might started the summer with a a whole community to build have looked very different, and relaxing holiday by the lake a successful centre for com- very bleak. or at the beach, our team at the munity life, and to keep it Special thanks is due to the NECTAR Centre spent those thriving. donors who gave very large “lazy” summer days amid a donations to support this work; Thanks to All Who Made blizzard of renovations to New those big donations proved to our Renovations a Reality Edinburgh House, all in the be critical in filling the gap service of the fire and safety In the last edition of the New to help us get started. A grant requirements the House must Edinburgh News, many read- from the Ontario Trillium measure up to if we’re to sur- ers will recall our urgent plea Foundation gave a major vive and thrive as the centre of for funds to support the reno- boost to our resources for the community life. vation. We are delighted to project, and the donated labour The last two months have announce that thanks to the and supplies from La Cité been a whirlwind of activ- extraordinary generosity of Collégiale were an invalu- ity, from business as usual individuals and groups in the able contribution to getting the with summer camps and the community, combined with job done. We’re also pleased Lumière Festival, to full on very substantial donations to announce that Domicile chaos with construction and from The Ontario Trillium Inc., builders of the land- renovations! But despite the Foundation, Domicile Inc., mark Kavanaugh project on short-term pain, the long-term Cité Collégiale and the City Beechwood, donated $20,000 gain has already kicked in, of Ottawa, we were success- towards retrofitting New and as we speed into the fall ful in reaching our target to Edinburgh House. Domicile’s months, the Centre’s staff is begin the first critical phases support of the New Edinburgh far better organized and well of the Fire and Building Code community is well known, and positioned to provide programs retrofit. Other businesses and their willingness to step in to to our community. organizations which chipped in help make our project possible We are extremely grateful to generously to support the retro- is much appreciated. all users of the Centre for their fit included Minto Inc., Reesa We’re very thankful for all patience during our construc- Greenburg Foundation, New who donated so far to sup- tion, and we urge everyone to Edinburgh Square, along port these efforts, and we hope come out, take a look around, with more than a dozen other that now that work has begun, join a program or simply stop corporate contributors. other donors will “see our good in to say Hello. Another word Our sincere thanks to all who works” and come forward to of thanks is owing to our hard responded to our plea for assis- help us finish the job! In the working Volunteers and Board tance: without your support, meantime, keep your eyes on of Directors. Just as it “takes a this project could not have the house to see how it is com- village to raise a child”, it takes gone ahead, and the future of ing along! October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 33 Beechwood Village Alliance Political Action Committee: Update on Discussions with High Commission of Pakistan The BVA’s Political Action the High Commission. While be enacted to allow such use. Committee Chair Peter Lewis he indicated that his govern- Another important issue to be reports that in early July, he had ment had been contemplating addressed is the question of a productive meeting with the the possible erection of a con- maintenance—who carries it Pakistani High Commissioner crete wall enclosing the prop- out, and who covers the cost? to discuss possible means of erty, he agreed that other, less Following his meeting with beautifying and facilitating “unfriendly” options would be the High Commissioner, Peter public use of the Government preferable for all concerned. met with Mike Bulthuis of Pakistan’s vacant property One option discussed at of the Vanier Community on Beechwood at Joliet. The the meeting was the possi- Association (VCA) and agreed High Commissioner is very bility of “greening” the site to assemble a working group of much aware of the unsightli- along the lines of the new representatives from the BVA, ness of the property in its pres- Charlotte Park at the corner of the VCA and other interested ent condition, but indicated Rideau and Charlotte Streets. members of the community that while his government’s Complicating factors would to review the options and long-term plans call for the include financing the project, formulate a plan for improving construction of a chancery and given the constraints on the and/or making use of the vacant residence on the site, at present High Commission’s resources, site. He is optimistic that the there are no funds available for along with the requirement to chances of making progress the project. address the contamination of on this project are greatly Peter was encouraged, howev- the area prior to development. improved now that an open and er, that the High Commissioner Peter also noted that there are cordial line of communications was open to the discussion of a number of legal and diplo- has been established with possible means of beautifying matic issues that could arise the High Commission of the property in the interim, out of planned conversion to Pakistan. If you’re interested through a collaborative effort a “temporary mixed public in participating in this planning on the part of the commu- use” of diplomatic properties, process, you can contact Peter nity, the City of Ottawa and and accords that might have to at [email protected]. Page 34 New Edinburgh News October 2013 LLOYD GEORGE KNEW MY FATHER A 1972 comedy about the original “raging granny” to theatre, writing some 50 By Janet Uren ments hastened to pave the popular plays over the next Anyone interested by the heri- countryside with new high- half century. As an obitu- tage debate in Ottawa – espe- ways and to usher in the age ary stated in 1992, “William cially as it affects the precious of the automobile. It has taken Douglas-Home was the most old Heritage Conservation us years to recognize the high gentlemanly of playwrights, District in New Edinburgh – cost of such transformations as befitted the son of an earl. will find much to applaud in an – over a million deaths on the He was also among the most upcoming play. Lloyd George highway annually worldwide, courageous, both onstage and Knew My Father, by William pollution eroding the ozone off.” Long before his con- Douglas-Home, is about loss layer and cities brought to their temporaries discovered rage, of heritage. It tells the hilarious knees at rush hour with thou- he was not afraid to tackle but amusing story of an elderly sands of crawling cars. Had we themes such as homosexuality woman who adopts the media- known, could we have thought and the atomic bomb. Most savvy techniques of modern of something better? of his plays, however, deal protest to stop a highway being The price of progress is often affectionately with the eccen- Photo: Mitchell Webster built through her front gar- paid in the currency of lost tric, funny and undeniably Linden House Theatre is determined to get the details right for its den. The play is being staged heritage. Playwright William dwindling world of the aris- October production of Lloyd George Knew My Father. Captain (October 22 to November 2) Douglas-Home (1912-1992) tocracy. Douglas-Home knew David Rennie, Adjutant of the Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa, shows by the Linden House Theatre was at first glance an unlikely that world intimately, and he the intricacies of a formal salute with sword to actor Robin Carter. Company. social crusader. The child of expertly mined its oddities to Reservations can be made by mackayunitedchurch.com. As a special neighbour- privilege, he was the youngest entertain, charm and pique calling 613-842-4913. On Friday, November 1, hood bonus, on THURSDAY, son of the 13th Earl of Home. interest with often radical ideas FOR NEW EDINBURGH proceeds will be shared with OCTOBER 24, revenues During the Second World War, about life, death, religion, the Community Benefits St. Bartholomew’s Church in for tickets bought through however, he proved himself foolishness of war and – in Proceeds from ticket sales on support of the Cornerstone NECTAR (New Edinburgh’s a man in whom principle this play – the poignancy of a Thursday, October 24, will women’s shelter lunch community centre) or preceded duty both to coun- dying way of life. be shared with NECTAR (the program. For tickets, call 613- MacKay United Church will try and class. His first play, The play is being staged in community centre in New 842-4913 or email Janet Uren be shared with those orga- Now Barrabas, was produced the charming and comfort- Edinburgh) and with MacKay at janet.uren@wordimage. nizations. On FRIDAY, in 1947. It told the story of able century-old Elmwood United Church. For tickets, ca. NOVEMBER 1, proceeds Douglas-Home’s wartime Theatre, 261 Buena Vista Road drop by the community centre will be divided with St. experiences, during which he in Rockcliffe. Complimentary at 255 MacKay Street or the Bartholomew’s Church. was court-martialled for refus- refreshments will be served at office of MacKay United Lloyd George Knew My ing to order an attack where every performance, and there Church (at 39 Dufferin). Father is set many decades thousands of French civilians is plenty of free parking. Alternatively, contact either ago in Britain, but the passions were at risk. He was sentenced Tickets ($25) are available NECTAR’s Melanie Davis that give it life are familiar to to prison and served a year at online at www.lindepro.ca at melaniedavis@rogers. us in Ottawa. Britain in the hard labour. (by PayPal) or at Books on com or Janice or Marilyn in 1960s was also roiling with When he was released from Beechwood, 35 Beechwood the office of MacKay United protest, as post-war govern- prison, Douglas-Home turned Avenue in New Edinburgh. (613-749-8727) at admin@ October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 35 If it is a life threatening situ- an incident number for fol- home secure makes common ation or crime in progress, call low up. Record the time and sense. Don't invite theft by 911. In not, call 613-230-6211 date of your call. Watch the leaving doors unlocked or win- for assistance. The community situation from a safe distance dows open when you are out police centre can be reached at until police arrive. Call again or even when you are at home. 613-236-1222. Ryan Pierce is if activity gets worse. The next column will give our constable, and his exten- Never try to stop or run after some ideas for home security. sion is 5916. Calls to him are the intruder(s). Also, don't go Being a good neighbour By Liba Bender homes or property during normally returned within two up to the home or vehicle your- means knowing what is hap- Summer seems so long ago. their absence, if requested days. self, as you may destroy useful pening on your street. Be alert. By now all those warm days to do so. When reporting, remember evidence or meet up with the Do your part as a member of are but a memory. With • Be a good neighbour. to be prepared to describe the perpetrators. New Edinburgh. Thanksgiving here everyone is person(s), vehicle(s) or circum- Reporting to the Police Secure Home grateful for a good harvest and stances. Getting a licence plate many celebrate with friends Learn to trust your instincts. number would help. Request Remember that keeping your and family. Report criminal activities, As usual, we want to make including break and entries into our neighbourhood safe. You homes, motor vehicles, garag- do this by taking on certain es and sheds. This includes responsibilities as a member of vandalism or destruction of this community. property. Call the police about • Remain alert to any sus- public disturbances, family picious activity. Report it violence, child abuse, fraud, promptly to the police. physical or sexual assaults, • Maintain a satisfactory stan- illicit drug transactions, and dard of security in your own thefts of all kinds, including home. outdoor equipment and bicy- • Look after neighbours' cles. Page 36 New Edinburgh News October 2013 other species. The male mock- ingbird is reportedly capable For the Birds of learning up to 200 different themselves with the seed spill- songs in the course of a life- age in the flower beds below. time, and at any given time, On one occasion, I spotted two you might hear snippets of up brilliant yellow goldfinches to a dozen of these when the virtually posing in a patch of bird is in full throat. The noisy equally brilliant yellow iris, character that I encountered on dipping their beaks in hum- Sussex seemed to be producing mingbird fashion into the a mélange of the songs of the By Jane Heintzman depths of the iris blooms. In American robin, goldfinch, In the blink of an eye, we have our rambles through the neigh- house finch and gray catbird, passed from the exhilarating bourhood, we spotted several though with considerable loss season of spring migrant arriv- warbler species, including of musicality in the process! als to the wistful months of fall, American redstarts, yellow- Georgian Bay Once again when those same migrant spe- and yellow-rumped warblers, this year, we spent the better cies are passing back through along with great-crested fly- part of July and August on an Juvenile Gray Catbird. Photo: Louise Imbeault our region en route to their catchers belting out their dis- island in the Georgian Bay, and Throughout the month of dozen of these unattractive southern wintering grounds. tinctive fweeep call in Pine from a birder’s perspective, July, our own small island was “loon wannabes” directly off As I write in early September, Hill Woods, and families of there was never a dull moment. a hive of bird activity, with a our dock. Ring-billed gulls the colourful warblers, which wood ducks and mallards on We arrived in early July to varied and vocal cast of regu- and common terns were also were arriving in large numbers the Rideau River with their find the osprey nest oppo- lars including song sparrows, very much in evidence this at the time of our last report enchanting ducklings in tow. site our dock fully occupied, chipping sparrows, white- year competing for local fish in June, are in the area once Needless to say, Canada geese with one youngster still on the throated sparrows, Eastern supplies, and we watched a again, but this time, they’re were also around in significant nest making its dietary needs phoebes, black-capped chick- number of death-defying tern headed south for an eight- numbers, redeemed only by the known to the entire neighbour- adees, red-eyed vireos, pur- dives from dizzying heights. month sojourn in warmer cli- presence of their fluffy goslings hood, while both its parents ple finches, yellow-rumped Yet another sign that the fish mates. Nor are they as easy to which, for a month or two at cruised along the surrounding warblers, yellow warblers, population of the Georgian spot and identify as in those least, still have a kind of charm shorelines in search of suste- ovenbirds, hairy- and downy Bay is at last rebounding heady weeks of spring when that is decidedly lacking their nance for Junior. By late July, woodpeckers and blue jays. was the presence of numer- their bright breeding plumage elders. The birding highlight Junior was entirely capable of On one or two occasions, we ous great blue herons in the and distinctive songs provided of June here in the neighbour- flight, but apparently not yet also had flying visits from a quiet, secluded bays close to ample clues to birding enthu- hood was the presence of an self-sufficient in the feeding Northern flicker and a pile- our island. Unlike last summer, siasts. As most readers know, exceedingly vocal Northern department, so each afternoon ated woodpecker, and on a when it was a comparative rar- this is the season of “con- mockingbird. For several at about 5 pm, his plaintive but memorably stormy afternoon, ity to spot a heron on our fusing fall warblers” when weeks, I encountered this fel- insistent chirping calls would the island was invaded by a evening paddle, it was a daily males have morphed into more low on an almost daily basis, galvanize one or both parents massive swarm of European occurrence this year and on subdued fall/winter plumage, often in a massive tree by the back into action until his needs grackles which literally blan- some lucky days, we encoun- and the full-throated songs of river at Sussex and Stanley, but were satisfied. keted the trees and rocks out- tered as many as four in a early summer have given way also in a treetop near the bus By mid-September, all of side our front window. Once single outing. It is perhaps not to muted chips emanating from stop at Sussex and Alexander, the local osprey nests at the their young have fledged by surprising that the great blue the protective foliage of trees and on one occasion, in the Bay empty out as their inhabit- mid-July, grackles waste no heron population has not been and shrubs. And just to add grounds at 24 Sussex Drive. ants head south, following the time in joining forces with robust in recent years, as the to the frustrations of fall IDs, The mockingbird is slightly Mississippi Valley to their win- other blackbirds to forage and survival rate of the species is immature birds are every- longer, though slimmer, than tering grounds, which range roost together, and congregate perilously low, with only about where, with puzzling plumage an American robin, and pre- across a wide swath from in epic “Hitchcock-esque” 10% of the young surviving that keeps most of us glued to dominantly grayish, with a Florida to Argentina, with the flocks, sometimes numbering long enough to breed. our birding guides. noticeably long tail and two largest concentrations of birds in the millions, in preparation Other regulars on the water Summer 2013 Back in June, white wing bars on each wing settling in the Caribbean and for fall migration. this year were mallards, black our garden was still bustling which flash when the bird is the Gulf of Mexico. While Bird life on the water was ducks, Canada geese, and with bird life, with American in flight. Mockingbirds are his father will be back on our particularly rich this summer, common mergansers. A high- goldfinches, house finches, known to sit conspicuously on nest next year, Junior and his and a highlight was the reg- light of our summer is the purple finches and black- the tops of trees, shrubs, wires young counterparts will remain ular presence of a group of spectacle of enchanting fami- capped chickadees actively or eaves, ceaselessly belting in their southern habitat for four common loons in the bay lies of common mergansers competing for turf at our feed- out their amazing cocktail of another couple of years, even- opposite our dock, often boldly plying the shorelines in long, ers, while song sparrows and a song, which is a jumble of tually returning to Ontario to approaching very close to the tidy lines, with mother at the chipping sparrows contented musical fragments copied from breed at the age of two. shore despite the rapt attention helm communicating orders to of three large dogs standing her brood, and often causing guard on the dock’s edge. On the whole crew to stop sud- one memorable evening, as we denly or turn on a dime if cooked our dinner over a fire she senses danger. In all our on the rocks at the front of the decades on the Bay, however, island, the loon family swam we have never yet encountered warily around only a few a male common merganser, as metres away, while the adults these carefree types apparently periodically hooted warning depart the scene as soon as calls to their offspring. The breeding is over, leaving the male loon eventually rewarded females to nurture the duck- us by performing a full-fledged lings until they can fish inde- “penguin dance”, raising his pendently. body out of the water into In the summer months at a vertical position to impress the Bay, our daily dog walks us with his imposing size and are replaced by lengthy eve- keep us at bay. ning paddles when we glide In addition to the majestic along the shorelines of nearby loons, double-crested cormo- islands on the lookout for birds rants were around in excep- and other wildlife. In addition tionally large numbers this to much the same cast of char- year, and in late July, I spot- acters that turned up on our Great Blue heron. Photo: Jennifer Lewington ted a flock of at least four own island, we encountered a October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 37 number of other notables on an immature cedar waxwing, moved out of New Edinburgh close to her new home, Amy to Philip’s relief, on this occa- these evening jaunts. To our observing what to all appear- this summer, but prior to her has spotted belted kingfishers, sion there was no loss of life, delight, a wood thrush pair ances was a slim, crested bird departure, she became well green- and great blue herons and the raptor departed without was back this year, regaling covered with mud from top to acquainted with a family of and flocks of red-breasted a meal. us with their haunting, flute- toe. When I finally got close Eastern kingbirds on the mergansers, and she notes that Dave Collyer reports from like calls- the signature “back- enough to identify the mystery Minto Bridges, even manag- “between the loon calls and his home in Central Alberta that ground music” of the northern creature, I noticed a tiny band ing to look on as the three owl calls at night, I may need the fall migration is about to woods. On a somewhat less of yellow on the tip of its tail young were fed by both par- to invest in ear plugs!” begin in earnest, with massive musical note, the deep-throated feathers, offering conclusive ents. She also spotted a group My neighbour Philip flocks of American crows and croak of common ravens was evidence of its identity. of Bohemian waxwings on MacAdam, owner/operator of other blackbirds gathering in also frequently audible from In his final column in August, the bridges, to all appearances Phil’s Avian Spa and Bistro, preparation for departure. Over the depths of the woods, while Ottawa Citizen birding colum- engaged in eating gravel! reports that the bistro continues the summer, Dave encoun- a pair of hideous turkey vul- nist Bruce Di Labio forecast In her new home in Val des to be frequented by a regular tered a wide range of spe- tures turned up on the shore- cies, with notables including line to clean up a carcass which yellow-headed black birds, had washed up in the waves. American coots, American One evening, a male sharp- shovelers, mallards, barn shinned hawk presented us swallows, tree swallows, ves- with an arresting spectacle as per sparrows, slate-coloured it careened through the woods, sparrows, savannah spar- flying low and swooping, div- rows, and 12 pairs of moun- ing and swerving in pursuit tain bluebirds in the Bluebird of its prey. The bantam-sized Trail he set up last spring. His male “sharpie” (about the size wren houses were also a great of a blue jay) is known for its success, with House wrens in amazing agility navigating the residence through the summer. tangled branches of a wood to Vicki Metcalfe had a produc- capture its hapless victim, and tive outing this summer with the fathers get plenty of practice in Ottawa Field Naturalists Club the breeding season when they (OFNC), logging 30 species must nab close to a dozen small on an excursion to the Alfred birds or mammals each day to sewage lagoon. Highlights feed their brood before it has included the chimney swift, fledged. Because the males are marsh wren, wood duck, significantly smaller, and can green-winged teal, American survive on less food than the widgeon, ruddy duck, coot, female sharpie, they tend to moorhen (common galli- remain in northern areas for a nule), spotted sandpiper, longer period in the fall. pied billed grebe, Wilson’s By the time we left the Bay phalarope, greater- and lesser in late August, the evidence of Osprey. Photo: Jennifer Lewington yellowlegs, swamp sparrow encroaching fall was undeni- and least sandpiper. In a later able, as the common loons the imminent arrival of more Monts, Amy has found herself cast of American goldfinches, expedition to the Carden Alvar sported the unruly tufts of than 20 different warbler spe- in magnificent birding country, purple finches, house finch- Natural Area north-east of loose feathers that presage the cies passing through our area encountering a brilliant scarlet es, white-breasted nuthatch- Lake Simcoe, Vicki was able coming pre-migration molt, en route south in the first half of tanager on her first dog walk, es, Northern cardinals and to photograph an obligingly and the mallards morphed into September. Enterprising read- along with American red- black-capped chickadees. In sedentary Wilson’s snipe. their post-breeding “eclipse” ers may have taken his advice starts, black-throated blue- recent weeks, he has also spot- NEN photographer Louise plumage with its distinctive to check out the Britannia , black-throated green- and ted several cedar waxwings in Imbeault sadly didn’t have cinnamon-coloured wash. At Conservation Area/Mud Lake black and white warblers, the sumacs outside his living her camera at the ready when a the same time, the activity and location for a chance to spot and a steady stream of hun- room window, along with a black and white warbler vis- decibel level of the blue jay many of these transients, but gry ruby-throated humming- ruby-throated hummingbird ited her back garden this sum- population escalated notice- even in our corner of the world birds, greedily feasting at her cadging a meal from a hon- mer, but she did capture the ably as the hunt for acorns along Sussex Drive, I came feeders in preparation for the eysuckle blossom. Earlier this antics of an immature catbird began in earnest, while the across a mixed group of yel- long migratory flight south. summer, the bistro was visited at the Macoun Marsh. osprey nests in the area gradu- low, yellow-rumped and pine In her canoeing expeditions by a sharp-shinned hawk, but ally emptied out (ours NOT warblers with a few black- included, as Junior seemed in capped chickadees thrown no rush!). Small groups of yel- into the mix. low- and yellow-rumped war- Many of these migrant spe- blers turned up briefly for an cies bulk up for their jour- insect feed on their way south, ney south, packing on excess and other species such as the fat, which is stored in their wood thrush and the white- breast and flanks to supply the throated sparrow were long fuel needed for the long flight. gone. During this period of “hyper- Early Fall in Ottawa As I phagia,” birds devote them- write in early September, there selves entirely to eating, and is still plenty of bird life in can increase their body mass the area, with American gold- by 30-50%. If you haven’t finches, house finches, black- already done so, it’s time to capped chickadees, chipping charge your backyard feeders sparrows, song sparrows, with high fat foods such as American robins (in much black oil sunflower and nyjer reduced numbers), blue jays, seed to provide these intrepid Northern cardinals, barn travellers with readily avail- swallows, and cedar wax- able sources of nourishment wings readily in evidence in for the flight. our garden and in the environs Reports from Our Readers close to our house. I recently My erstwhile neighbour Amy had a comical encounter with Jane Lawes has regrettably Page 38 New Edinburgh News October 2013 October 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 39 VETERAN TO DINNER PLEASE HELP. The Rideau- NIGHT - The idea for “Take a NOVEMBER Rockcliffe Community Veteran to Dinner Night” was Resource Center’s Emergency Burgh Fri, Nov 1 – Sun, Nov 3 born of a strong desire to show Food Program supplies food to appreciation of the efforts and ROCKCLIFFE PARK over 11,000 people in this Bulletin sacrifices of Canadian veterans BOOK FAIR - Discover a community every year. Our in past and current conflicts. treasure hidden amongst the food program is experiencing a This non-partisan event is sim- shelves. Enjoy the weight of severe decline in resources, Board ply an opportunity for com- the book in your hands, the and we cannot meet the needs October ments. All New Edinburgh res- munity members to personally feel of the paper, the sound of in our community. If you are idents are welcome to attend. thank area veterans and their the pages turning quietly. Join able to help, please contact Sat, Oct 5, 10 am - 2 pm spouses by treating them to us not just for the love of read- Sun, Oct 20, 3 pm Tracy Moore at 613-745-0073 OPEN HOUSE at the dinner. That is, a host buys a ing, but for the love of books. or [email protected]. Rockcliffe Park Branch of the ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S Book Fair takes place in Queen veteran’s ticket as well as their ATTENTION SINGERS! Ottawa Library. There will be CHURCH will be holding Juliana Hall, Rockcliffe Park own and both host and veteran The Ottawa Brahms Choir crafts, facepainting, a contest an inaugural organ concert to Public School’s gymnasium attend the dinner together. invites new members to a sea- and more. 10:30 am - Rag and showcase the new Letourneau (350 Buena Vista Rd., Ottawa). This year’s event will take son of singing: our Christmas Bone puppet show; 11:30 - a organ recently installed as part See article on page 19. For place at Tudor Hall in Ottawa. concert 2013 ‘Wassail’, 3 visit from Clifford the Big Red of their 150th anniversary and more information, visit www. Cocktails will be available pm, Sunday Dec. 1, 2013; Dog; 12:30 - refreshents. 380 Diocesan GIFT campaign. rockcliffebookfair.com. starting at 5 pm with dinner our Spring concert 2014: Springfield Road. Organ music lovers are invited following at 6 pm. Tickets are Sat, Nov 16, 1 - 4 pm Schubert - Mass In G, 3 pm, to attend this concert to be $55 per person and the evening Wed, Oct 16, 7 pm given by Matthew Larkin. ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S Sunday, April 27, 2014. Both will include an introduction of ANNUAL BAZAAR AND concerts at St Thomas the NECA ANNUAL GENERAL Tickets are available through veterans in attendance, a din- MEETING – at St. the church office at 613-745- TEA ROOM. Please join Apostle Anglican Church at ner, a guest speaker and much us for this special event 2345 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Bartholomew’s Church, 125 7834. See article on page 16. reminiscing. For more infor- MacKay Street. Meet up with where you will find a great under the direction of Denise Sun, Oct 20, 5 pm mation about this event, please selection of books, jewellery, Hawkins, accompanist Ioulia old friends and neighbours, ask visit www.veteransdinner.ca. questions, enjoy some refresh- 6TH ANNUAL TAKE A attic treasures, toys, crafts Blinova. Rehearsals Mondays, Hosts and honourees may call and baked goods. And don’t beginning September 9, at 613-239-4035 to order tickets. forget our most well-known Southminster United Church Tue, Oct 22 – Sat, Nov 2 tradition: afternoon tea and at Bank and Aylmer, Ottawa. LINDEN HOUSE sandwiches in the Tea Room! For information: www. THEATRE presents Lloyd For more information, www. OttawaBrahmsChoir.ca and George Knew My Father at stbartsottawa.ca. 125 613-749-2391 or 819-568- Elmwood Theatre, 261 Buena MacKay Street. 8169. RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 Vista Road. See article on page Fri, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 1 OTTAWA VOLLEY SIXES is words, payable on submission of ad. Public service ads 34. www.lindenpro.ca offering a fantastic recreational (such as lost & found) free. Call Cindy Parkanyi, 745- ORPHEUS MUSICAL Sat, Oct 26 & Sun, Oct 27 THEATRE SOCIETY co-ed volleyball league in New 8734 or email [email protected]. Edinburgh this fall, at Ashbury NOTRE DAME presents the lively movie- Dog/Cat Walking and Sitting Your house plants are also safe based LEGALLY BLONDE, College. Leagues run on with me!. Emergency and regular daily walking. References. CATHEDRAL BAZAAR - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday Entrance 50 Guigues St. Sat. 9 the Musical, with Musical Liba Bender: 613-746-4884. Direction by New Edinburgh and Thursday evenings, am - 4 pm. Sun. 9 am - 2 pm. between 6pm and 10pm. The FRENCH tutor and ENGLISH instructor for your academic or Baking, books, crafts, knit- resident Wendy Berkelaar. professional needs.Students (primary to secondary) and Adults Centrepointe Theatre. For tick- Sunday night league in New ting, treasures, knickknacks, Edinburgh kicks off September (all levels). Over ten years of experience, I’m dedicated to your tea room, white elephant. Free ets and information, call 613- success by developing individualized programs with proven 580-2700 or purchase online at 22. For more information and parking in Parent St. lot. For to register, please visit www. results. Please contact Lisa at: 613.745.3008 or language- more information, call 613- www.orpheus-theatre.ca. [email protected]. ottawavolleysixes.com. 241-7496. ONGOING Page 40 New Edinburgh News October 2013 of our lives with her cheerful greeting and radiant smile. We extend our sincere condolences to Martin, Jessica, Thomas and Kate, and to Judith’s beloved grandchildren, Oliver, Amelia, Benjamin and Sophie. We send our sincere sym- pathies to Willy, Vicky and Ted Wilgress on the recent death of their father Victor (“Mannie”) Wilgress in late July. Mr. Wilgress was a retired Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy with which he served for 25 years, and had a Deadline: NOV 10 [email protected] long career as an investment advisor in Ottawa. He will be greatly missed by his family Magazine of the Year Award and friends, and by the many CONGRATS from the National Magazine beloved dogs and cats with Dr. Nicholas Parker has Awards Foundation: well done which he shared his home in received his Bachelor of Jeremy! Rockcliffe. Medicine and Bachelor of HAPPENINGS Isobel and Mark Bisby thank Surgery Degree from the friends and neighbours for all University of Sydney Penny Thompson is fighting the kind thoughts following (Australia) Medical School. breast cancer in a very pro- the sad loss of Scarlett, their Attending the May 10 active way. She appeared on ever faithful golden retriever. Graduation Ceremonies were CTV’s morning show, ZaZaZa She was such a good doggy proud parents and longtime pizza is gathering funds and in friend over the past six years to Burgh residents Wendy August, a Penny PALOOZA everyone she knew. Baldwin and Ian Parker. fundraiser party was organized In July, Barbara and Paul Nick attended Rockcliffe Park in Manor Park to benefit to Benoit had to say goodbye School, MacDonald-Cartier the Ottawa Hospital Women’s to their lovely 12-year-old Academy and Immaculata Breast Health Centre. High School. He received his Bernese/Golden cross, Tehya, Photos: Louise Imbeault Aboriginal portraitist Audrey BA from Carleton University who died suddenly of kidney The first ever Beechwood Village Summer Solstice event took Greyeyes held a vernissage at in 2006. He is currently com- failure. Tehya was predeceased place on June 21, 2013. Gallery 200 in June. Her draw- pleting his Internship in by Blackie the cat in April. ings were on display at the Bobby and Sacha, who have of Noel Street are delight- Australia and plans to return to The NEN team joins with her gallery all summer. Audrey is moved from another street in ed to announce the engage- Canada next year to begin his many friends and colleagues accompanied by her photogra- the neighbourhood to Noel. ments of their two children: Residency program. Nick in the community to express pher Laurence Cook. Charles to Tera Brostoff of joined the Governor-General’s our sincerest sympathies to We are pleased to see Ray Gaudreault out taking walks Charleston, South Carolina Foot Guards while in high CONDOLENCES Cindy Parkanyi and her fami- and Anne to Tom Miller of school. He later served as ly on the recent loss of Cindy’s with the lovely Nancy Mayer, enjoying the pleasant weather. Sydney, Australia. Charles and Medic for the Ceremonial Our community was deeply mother, Emily Jane Vacho, a Tera, both law graduates of Guard. Bravo, Nick! saddened by the recent death resident of St. Louis Missouri, A big welcome to Joel, Mom, Georgetown University, are of Judith Low, who for many Congratulations to Jeremy who died on September 15th, Ben, Kaitlyn and Baby to based in Washington, DC, years was a warm, radiant and Runnalls who grew up in the shortly before her 83rd birth- Noel Street from Calgary. We although Charles makes fre- lively presence in our neigh- Burgh, and attended Crichton day. Ms. Vacho had paid many hope that you will enjoy living quent trips to Toronto, where bourhood where she lived Public School and later happy visits to New Edinburgh in the neighbourhood! he has started up a microdis- with her husband Martin and Ashbury College. His parents to be with Cindy and George, tillery. Tom and Anne will be their three children Jessica, Esther and David Runnalls and to see her grandchil- FARE-THEE-WELL spending the whole month of Thomas and Kate. She will be continue to live in the fam- dren Thomas, Nicholas and December in Ottawa on their sorely missed by all who her ily home on Dufferin Road. Maddie. Our thoughts are with Thomas Shepherd and way back to Australia after a knew her, in particular by her Jeremy is now the Managing the Parkanyi family at this very his family have relocated to year in London, where Tom immediate and extended fam- Editor of Corporate Knights sad time. Whitehorse, Yukon. Dominic was completing his Ph.D. in ily, but also by her friends and Magazine, a quarterly journal Bradford, his old friend from engineering. colleagues at Elmwood School, focused on sustainable busi- WELCOME New Edinburgh school days at in the Ottawa Choral Society nesses and government prac- Welcome to the neighbourhood Ottawa Montessori Schools on Esteemed local restaurateurs where she sang for nearly two tices, and at a gala event in to Chris, Sheila, and their two Springfield Road, is delight- Ion Aimers and James Dupre decades, and here in the Burgh June, his magazine received the girls Mala and Lakshmi. Soon ed, although parents Gide and did it again! It is with great where she brightened so many after Chris and Sheila moved Rosemary will have to make pleasure that we can announce to Noel Street this summer the big trek north to visit. ZaZaZa Pizza With Pizazz they had Mala and Lakshmi. opened its giant garage door at Douglas Avenue lost another 1079 Wellington St. West on Bienvenue à la famille Muñoz of its treasured families this September 9. qui vient d’arriver à la rue summer when Sara Berry, Union de la rue Noel (mais Craig Nakamoto, and their The Board and staff of the avant ça de l’Espagne). children Sage and Gabriel NECTAR Centre would like Bienvenito! moved to Huntsville, Ontario. to welcome Madeline Melia to Avon Lane welcomes David Sounds like they’re settling our community. Madeline was and Erin Morphy. David is the in beautifully, with Sage in a so eager to join the NECTAR “semi-retired” owner of a num- new school and Gabriel going Centre Playgroup that she ber of restaurants in Ottawa, to Montessori with his mom. arrived two weeks early! We are including the Clocktower Luckily for us they come back thrilled for her Mother Alison Brew Pubs. Erin spends much to visit from time to time. Melia and her Grandparents, of her time creating works of and look forward to having Photo: Louise Imbeault art with paint. ANNOUNCEMENTS the whole family on board as active participants in the Cancer fighter Penny Thompson addresses the crowd that gathered Barbara and Paul Benoit for the Penny PALOOZA fundraiser in August. A big welcome to Brett, Anne, Centre’s community.