THE OSCAR www.BankDentistry.com 613.241.1010 The South Community Association Review l The Community Voice Year 44, No.8 September 2016

Our Neighbour the Piano See story on page 18

Southminster’s restored Heintzman grand piano.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sunday Tuesday, September 6, 20:00 OSCA Child and Youth Program October 2 Registration, www.oldottawasouth.ca 11am-2pm Wednesday, September 7, Doors Open for Music (DOMS) 12:00 “Cantemus!” Germany’s Würzburg at Windsor Park Cathedral Girls’ Choir, Southminster Wednesday, September 7, OSCA Adult Program Registration, 20:00 www.oldottawasouth.ca Thursday, September 8, 9:00- Abbotsford Open House. 16:00 Fall FestBest Soup, Jam, Pie, Saturday, September 10, 8:00- OSCA Porch Sale Bread & Preserve Contest! 15:00 (bring to the park by noon) Saturday, September 10 13:30 Capital Ward Cruise, BBQ, Pumpkin Sales, Raffles Bouncy Slide (courtesy of Tracey Arnett), Monday, September 12, Ottawa Brahms Choir Rehearsals Start, & more! See www.oldottawasouth.ca for details. 19:00-21:30 Southminster Wednesday, September 14, DOMS “Pipes And Valves” - Celebrated 12:00 works for trumpet and Organ, Southminster Wednesday, September 14, Lucas Chaisson, Live at the Royal Oak, 20:00 OTLBC September 15-18 CityFolk, Lansdowne Park Saturday, September 17, Music at Trinity Concert Series “Dynamite 16:30 Motel,” Trinity Anglican old ottawa southsale Saturday, September 17 38th Annual Brighton Ave Clambake, Old Brighton Beach community wide Monday, September 19 18:30 Alpha Meeting, Trinity Saturdaypm Wednesday, September 21, DOMS, “Eonic Echoes” A Solo Viola September3 10 12:00 Presentation, Southminster am- Wednesday, September 28, DOMS, “Hymne À L’amour” - A Tribute to PORCH 8 12:00 Cabaret Singer Édith Piaf, Southminster Need a break? pm on the 1:30 Sunday, October 2 OSCA Fall Fest, Windsor Park Joinam us- between 11 Old Firehall Porch for live music, face painting sunnyside aveAn excellent opportunity to To see the latest listings, go to the online calendar at www.oldottawasouth.ca & barbecue.260 find or sell your treasures!

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OSCA EVENTS Halloween Dance Party 2016: It’s Back! By Daphne Dumbrille and memories. Snacks and non-alcoholic Kate Charland drinks will be available in the dance room - but be careful, it might be spooky in there! Start planning your elaborately crazy Come on out and join over 130 of costumes* and dig out your dancing your friends and neighbours at what shoes, the adult Halloween Dance is sure to be the most fun party of the Party is back by popular demand! year! Tickets are $25 each and can be On Saturday October 29th, purchased in person at the Old Fire- OSCA’s favourite music man, DJ hall or on-line through OSCA’s web Spanky, will spin some tunes while site when Fall registration opens. ghouls and goblins dance, watch their favourite music videos, and *Don’t like costumes? No problem! enjoy the neighbourhood’s favourite Come dressed as yourself or throw beverage - Ashton beer. Don’t worry on a silly hat! about taking selfies or remember- ing exactly what happens during the Daphne and Kate are members of night because Mojo Photo Booth will OSCA’s Special Events Committee be there to capture your cherished

(Above) Party goers at last year’s event having fun with the Mojo Photo Booth. Make sure you get your tickets to this year’s party!

MOJO PHOTO BOOTH

(Below) OSCA will be serving Ashton Brewing Company beer again. Come on 176 Cameron Ave | 613-730-7207 | [email protected] | www.otlbc.com out and see one of our favourite neighbourhood bartenders, Quinn. PHOTOS BY KATE CHARLAND

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BUSINESSES OF Driving Fashion Forward in Old Ottawa South By Bonnie O’Sullivan

That multi-coloured floral truck you saw in Roy Barber Services’ lot on Saturday wasn’t there for auto repairs, but for your fashion fix. The Vogue Mobile is Ottawa’s first clothing boutique on wheels. Lainie Towell, owner of the fashion truck, began her business this June and rolled into Old Ottawa South on July 16. The Vogue Mobile will be returning to the auto repair lot next to the Sunnyside library on Saturdays. Towell selects all pieces sold in her bou- tique, and said she hopes her choices will appeal to women of all ages. “My aesthetic is elegant with edge... I say it’s more elegant be- cause when you get older in life, you really do appreciate the more classic things, but these are still really well-made and have something a little different about them.” The Vogue Mobile offers a selection of mobile, the fact that you’re not stuck in one PHOTOS BY BONNIE O’SULLIVAN women’s clothing by independent designers, location,” said Towell. “I’ve really enjoyed many of whom are Canadian. One such de- being able to scoot around town and test dif- signer is Elena Jones who co-owns Lococina ferent neighbourhoods and markets out to see in the Byward Market. Lococina was ap- what works in certain areas and what doesn’t Susanne Ledbetter proached by Towell last winter to see if they work so that next year, I can make better deci- would be interested in producing some pieces Bookkeeping Services sions.” for the Vogue Mobile, explained Jones. With a supportive community ranging from It all adds up. Jones, who designed a Vogue Mobile col- Canadian fashion businesses to a cross- lection for the August/September season, said Tel: (613) 297-7590 Email: [email protected] continental support group, what could be one collaborating with another Ottawa business- of the biggest challenges for Ottawa’s first woman was one of the key benefits to the mobile fashion boutique owner? “There’s partnership. “First of all building a relation- . Member of IPBC moments where it’s scary,” acknowledged . ship with a fellow female entrepreneur is Quick Proadvisor Towell. “Mostly, can I drive this truck?” . always rewarding, second we are in the same Simply Accounting . Over 15 years of experience industry and both our companies have a very Bonnie O’Sullivan has positive attitude which makes us stronger,” degrees in journalism and said Jones. education. The Vogue Mobile owner is a member of the American Mobile Retail Associa- tion (AMRA), which provides a supportive community to mobile retailers across North America. According to the AMRA’s 2015 Mobile Retail Survey, 84 per cent of mobile shops sell women’s fashion products. Towell cited the flexibility of owning a mobile boutique as one of the driving advan- tages when she was considering her business plan. “The appeal for me is definitely that it’s

Lainie Towell standing outside of her fashion boutique. The Vogue Mobile rolls into Old Ottawa South on Saturdays at Roy Barber Services’ parking lot. PCGC Poster May14-16 PRINT.indd 1 5/14/2016 10:28:57 AM Page 4 The OSCAR l September 2016

NEWS 38th Annual Brighton Avenue Clambake

By Cindy MacLoghlin year and, with one blip, it’s been held tions while greeting new neighbours Canvassers will be knocking on there every year since. and renewing old acquaintances. doors in early September to sell Current and former Brighton Avenue Preparations begin in the after- This community feast is a big suc- tickets, solicit loans of barbeques and residents are invited to join old and noon as volunteers put up the tent cess year after year because of the tables, and sign people up for set-up new neighbours on Saturday, Sep- and dig the pit for the fire. After the many contributions of the residents and clean-up jobs. If you miss your tember 17th for the 38th Brighton children’s meal, there will be a group of Brighton Avenue who, among canvassers but don’t want to miss Avenue Clambake. photo at 6:00. This year we’ll also do other things, canvass, put up the the fun, please fill out the form they This annual street party began 39 a separate photograph of the children tent, tend the fire, shuck and cook leave you and drop it off at #136 years ago in the backyard of Bill and right after the group photo. corn, wash and cook clams, lend Brighton Avenue or call Cindy at Sharon Blakeman. It moved to the Following the photo, residents and their tables and barbeques, serve the 613-730-7830. old Brighton Beach the following alumni of Brighton Avenue will en- children’s meal and clean up after it’s joy clams, corn and potluck contribu- all over.

Last year’s Brighton Ave Clambake.

PHOTOS BY TOM ALFÖLDI

17th Southminster Scout Group

17th Ottawa Scout Group

Register TODAY at myscouts.ca! For boys and girls! In person: Tuesday Sept. 13th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Southminster United Church (downstairs in the Fellowship Hall)

Beaver Scouts (ages 5-7, start Wed. Sept. 21st 6:30-7:30) Cub Scouts (ages 8-10, start Mon. Sept. 19th 6:30-8:00) Scouts (ages 11-14, start Tues. Sept. 20th 7:00-9:00) Venturer Scouts (ages 14-17, start Tues. Sept. 20th 7:00)

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MUSIC Rideau Chorale Ramps up for an Exciting Second Season its appreciation with a rousing standing ovation Following the November concerts, rehearsals will and no less than three curtain calls! continue until Christmas and resume in January, in Hot on the heels of that spectacular inaugural preparation for the spring program, to be presented concert, the choir brought a touch of royalty to Ot- in April 2017, of 20th-century works including tawa’s Southminster United Church and Gatineau’s spirituals, folk songs and popular song arrange- Église Saint-François-de-Sales this past spring ments. with rousing presentations of George Frederic Rideau Chorale is led by Roland Graham, the Handel’s Four Coronation Anthems with a pro- well-known Director of Music at Southminster fessional 25-piece orchestra. Combined, the first United Church. A talented pianist, composer and year’s three concerts marked an impressive debut impresario, he additionally produces the Doors for Ottawa’s newest choral ensemble. Open for Music at Southminster (DOMS) noon- The first concert of the upcoming season will hour concert series, and the Master Piano Recital feature Fauré’s Requiem, Op. 48, again with Series (MPRS). Roland’s vision for the choir, professional orchestra and soloists. The work has beyond promoting and presenting beautiful choral been chosen to expand upon the accomplishments music to the public, is to provide mentorship for of last season; the music is challenging yet within amateur choristers seeking to develop their musi- the means of an amateur chorus. It’s also a very cal abilities in a challenging and stimulating learn- beautiful work, a perennial favourite with sing- ing environment. In addition to weekly rehearsals, By Debbie Rose ers and audiences, and provides a wonderful entry the choir offers sectionals and provides online point into the larger-scale choral masterworks of tools to help choristers practise at home. Rideau Chorale is back to build upon its highly the 18th- and 19th-centuries that the choir plans to Interested singers, experienced and aspiring, are successful inaugural season with another inspired tackle in the years to come. encouraged to contact the choir through its email line-up of beautiful and well-loved choral works. Fittingly, the first performance will take place address ([email protected]) or through the Previously known as the ‘OFC Tuesday Choir’, at Southminster United Church on Wednesday choir’s Facebook page. Committed to the musical the Old Ottawa South-based Rideau Chorale pre- November 2, the evening of All Souls’ Day, a education of its members, Rideau Chorale creates sented Vivaldi’s Gloria in December 2014 and its time when Christians remember those who have an environment where anyone with a musical ear ‘Fields of Gold’ concert of contemporary popular died and those with whom they share the hope of can happily thrive. Discover the joy of singing and works in June 2015 to enthusiastic audiences. The eternal life. A second concert will take place the develop your innate musical ability — join the community choir was renamed following the clo- following week at Gatineau’s Église Saint-Fran- Rideau Chorale community today! sure of the Ottawa Folklore Centre. çois-de-Sales. This past February, Rideau Chorale performed Rehearsals for the fall term will be held on Debbie Rose sings soprano with Rideau Chorale. its first concert under its new name, a spell-binding Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:30 pm, begin- rendition of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. An en- ning September 6, at Southminster United Church, thusiastic sold-out audience of over 550 expressed located at 15 Aylmer Avenue in Old Ottawa South.

The Company of Adventurers presents William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Friday, Sept. 9 -- 5:30 pm Saturday, Sept. 10 – 3:00 pm matinee Sunday, Sept. 11 – 3:00 pm matinee Friday, Sept. 16 – 5:30 pm Sunday, Sept. 18 – 3:00 pm matinee Saturday, Sept. 24 – 5:30 pm Sunday, Sept. 25 – 3:00 pm matinee

Location: 57 Glen Avenue (shows will be cancelled if it rains)

No entrance charge. Our shows are presented as a charity fundraiser for Harmony House, Ottawa Women’s Shelter.

For information contact Cynthia at [email protected]

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CHRISTY’S CORNER Fall Programs and Events By Christy Savage, OSCA our various programs, services and Saturday, September 10th - Old Executive Director activities. Our goal is to contribute Ottawa South Community Wide to continuing to make OOS a pleas- Porch Sale ant, fulfilling and meaningful place to Sunday, October 2nd - Fall Fest at Well the long hot summer has come live. Old Ottawa South is a fantastic Windsor Park to a close and we’re excited to begin place to live and work. We’re happy Sunday, October 16th - Cardboard our busy Fall programs, to welcome to be able to contribute to that. Challenge at the Firehall the Board and Committees back For more information on our Board Saturday, October 29th - Halloween after our summer hiatus. We have a and various Committees please go to dance party at the Firehall. With beer number of special events coming up our website www.oldottawasouth.ca from Ashton Brewing in the fall as well as key dates such as will have a table at the Farmer’s and view the various Terms of Refer- Sunday, November 27th - ‘Shop Your registration for Fall Programs the first market. Stop by and say hello. Some ences for our committees on the left Local Talent’ holiday craft sale at the week of September and more. Read of our wonderful volunteers will be of the ‘about us’ page. If you would Firehall below for details. there to let you know what programs like to get involved, we’re always Sunday, December 4th - Breakfast and events are happening at OSCA in happy to welcome volunteers. Please with Santa at the Firehall Who the Firehall Staff Are and the Fall. contact me at osca@oldottawasouth. Sunday, December 11th - White How You Can Reach Us: ca for more information. Christmas movie at the Mayfair Christy Savage: OSCA Executive Finance Committee Looking for Director - [email protected] Volunteers Community Wide Old Ottawa Fall Programs Sarah Rosborough: OSCA Program OSCA is looking for volunteers South Porch Sale - Saturday Fall programs will begin soon. Director - [email protected] with background or experience in September 10th Don’t forget to check out the guide Sarah Cybulski: OSCA Preschool/ Finance to volunteer on our Finance It’s that time of year again. The in this issue of the OSCAR, or visit Child/Youth Program Coordinator - Committee. amazing and wonderful Old Ottawa our website oldottawasouth.ca to [email protected] This is a great opportunity to con- South Porch Sale will take place on download the guide and look at the Amy Shaw: OSCA Administrative tribute to our dynamic and growing Saturday September 10th. From 8:00 variety of programs we’ll be offer- Coordinator - amy@oldottawasouth. organization and the community. am-3:00 pm residents of Old Ot- ing. This year we’re keeping our tried ca The commitment involves: tawa South empty out their storage and true core programs such as yoga Becca Wallace: OSCA spaces, attics and basements and sell and fitness with Lori Meyers, Diane Communications and Marketing • Prepare for and participate in meet- their items on their porches. There Robertson, Andrea Robertson, Tanya Coordinator - Becca@ ings which take place monthly and are many rare and interesting finds Robertson and Zina Richard. We’ll oldottawasouth.ca run for approximately 1.5 hours so come early and be sure to go to also be introducing a few new fitness Chris Lawson: OSCA Web Admin - • Review and approve financial state- as many porches as possible. Don’t programs like Cardio Dance Fit with [email protected] ments forget to visit the businesses along our wonderful instructor Michael Kathy Krywicki: OSCA Web Editor – • Draft and review financial policy Bank Street as well for great items Markov. For youth we’re also excited [email protected] • Participate in sub-committees, and food. to be introducing a program with a where necessary, to address specific If you are looking for wonderful different activity each week. From More About OSCA initiatives barbecue fare, cookies and coffee, yoga, to rock climbing, geo-caching Operating out of the Old Firehall • Provide feedback and support to and to listen to live music (provided to curling, there will be a host of at 260 Sunnyside avenue, OSCA is a staff by our own Darcy Middaugh) come activities to participate in weekly. community association made up of a • Provide support to the Board of by the Firehall at 260 Sunnyside Registration for Preschool/Child board of 20 volunteers and a number Directors between 11:00 am-1:30 pm. Put your and Youth programs begin on Tues- of engaged and active committees: feet up, get some food, meet a few day September 6th at 8:00pm on Communications, Finance, Planning For more information on OSCA people and get refreshed before head- line. And Adult programs begin on and Zoning, Programming, Special and the Finance Committee please ing out to finish exploring OOS and Wednesday September 7th at 8:00pm Events, Traffic and Safety. Celebrat- review our terms of reference which looking for finds. online. All in-person registration ing our 40th anniversary in 2018, our can be found here http://oldottawa- begins the day following online reg- vision is to be “At the centre of our south.ca/osca/committees/finance Fall Special Events istration. vibrant and dynamic community in Please contact Christy Savage, The following is a list of the Events the heart of the city.” Our mission OSCA Executive Director at osca@ OSCA’s Special Events Committee OSCA Information Booth at the is to build a strong sense of com- oldottawsouth.ca for more informa- has planned for the Community for Farmer’s Market munity and engage the residents of tion or to attend a meeting. the Fall. On Sunday September 25th OSCA Old Ottawa South (OOS) through

OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Setting the Fall Table By Linda Hancock, OSCA Level Agreement (SLA) was signed staff, volunteers and committees con- President by both parties just prior to the sum- tinue to work hard all summer long mer. This SLA mainly has to do with to ensure that all is working well at the provision of programs and servic- the Old Firehall and in our commu- I hope that you all had a safe and es offered at the Old Firehall. Over nity. When the Board reconvenes in enjoyable summer. As always there is the past three to four years, OSCA September, we will have much work so much to do in Old Ottawa South, has taken on the full responsibility to do. As a reminder, we have the fol- and this summer was no exception. for the planning and operating of lowing committees set up to address Thanks to the newest member of programs and services. As our major the priorities we set during our recent our family, Skye (English Springer committees, we have Task Groups partner, the City of Ottawa provides strategic planning process: Commu- spaniel), I have truly enjoyed long working in the areas of Governance us with the ability to operate out of nications, Finance, Planning & Zon- walks through our parks and streets and Human Resources. the Old Firehall. We are pleased that ing, Programming, Special Events and have enjoyed reconnecting with As we head into the fall, we have the terms of this partnership are now and Traffic & Safety. If you would the doggy crowd in our great neigh- much to do. We are always looking fully agreed to and understood. The like to know more about our priori- bourhood. for new volunteers to join our Com- SLA will be in place for a three year ties in each area, please feel free to In past columns, I have provided mittees. If you have an interest in any timeframe. visit the OSCA section of www. updates about OSCA’s partnership of the areas that I have highlighted, The OSCA Board takes a well oldottawasouth.ca and take a look at with the City of Ottawa. I am so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. deserved break from board meetings the information presented at our 2015 pleased to inform all that a Service in July and August. However, our AGM. In addition to these six core The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 7

NEWS Footbridge’s Archeological Success By John Dance the Canal and Lily Pond, between 80 to 120cm deep, no artifacts of Historians might have sought a significance were found. Based on different outcome, but for those the results of the archaeological who want the Fifth-Clegg canal assessment, no further work will be footbridge to proceed expeditiously, recommended for this component of the results of recent archaeological the project,” says the report provided investigation are positive. by Ian Grabina of Councillor David No artifacts of significance were Chernushenko’s office. found during the course of an ar- Next steps for the project include chaeological investigation of the area reviewing the revised design draw- where the footbridge is planned. ings with the National Capital Com- “As part of the design of the mission’s Advisory Committee on Rideau Canal Crossing [footbridge] Planning, Design and Reality then an archaeological investigation took moving into detailed design. If city place in July. Several test pits were funding is augmented by resourcing dug on both sides of the Canal to from the federal and provincial gov- look for any items of significance,” ernments, construction could begin reports the city’s footbridge team. in the fall of 2017. “While several of these excava- tions exposed the original ground Geophysical and archeological investigations for the proposed footbridge level prior to the construction of are now complete. PHOTO BY JOHN DANCE

Integrated Road Sewer and Water Project: Seneca- CHECK OUT THE OSCA WEB SITE Aylmer-Fulton-Carlyle-Woodbine-Downing-Pansy

The City of Ottawa is undertaking the Preliminary and Detailed De- www.oldottawasouth.ca sign for the renewal of the northwest portion of Old Ottawa South. The project area is predominantly bounded by Bronson Place to the West, Colonel By to the north, Seneca to the east and Sunnyside to the south. A one block section along Seneca St. extends south to Hopewell Ave.

The existing watermain, sanitary sewer and road infrastructure has reached the end of its useful life and is in need of upgrading to pro- vide the required level of service to your neighbourhood. The City has identified the need for reconstruction of the following works for the roads below (watermain and sanitary sewer implied unless Thanks to OSCAR’s otherwise stated):

• Aylmer Ave. (Bronson Pl. to Seneca St.) many volunteer writers • Carlyle Ave. (Woodbine Pl. to Dead-end) • Colonel By Dr.(parkland) (Carlyle Av. to Fulton Av.) -remove watermain dead-ends and distributors for • Downing St. (Seneca St. to Carlyle Av.) • Fulton Ave. (Woodbine Pl. to Dead-end) helping get the news • Pansy Ave. (Seneca St. to Carlyle Av.) • Seneca St. (Hopewell Av. to Colonel By Dr.) • Woodbine Pl. (Seneca St. to Carlyle Av.) -sewer only to you! • Woodbine Pl. (Carlyle Av. To Fulton Av.) -watermain only The OSCAR is a self-supporting newspaper, Remember our children are back at school. Project Timing paid forPlease entirely by drive adve rcarefully.tising, and r eliant on Pre-Design - Surveying of Roadway: Early to late Fall 2015 Pre- volunteer contributors and distributors. liminary and Detailed Design: Winter 2016 to Fall 2017 Design as- signment Completion: Early Winter 2018 Construction Start: Spring Thanks to the Dairy Queen for 2018 Construction Completion: Fall 2019 (TBD) contributing to our community through Public Involvement its support of the many A public information session is expected to be held mid to late-fall of 2016, to present the preliminary design drawings to the public. OSCAR volunteers. At this time attendees will be able to review the design, ask ques- tions and provide comment on the proposed works. An additional detailed design public information session would likely take place late Fall 2017 to show the final changes to be implemented.

For further information or to provide comments, please contact the City’s project manager:

Patrick Sammon, P.Eng. Sr. Engineer, Infrastructure Projects Infra- structure Services Department Design and Construction - Municipal East 100 Constellation Drive, Sixth Floor West; Ottawa ON K2G 6J8 City of Ottawa Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 29843 Dairy Queen, 1272 Bank Street 738-7146 Page 8 The OSCAR l September 2016

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NEWS Traffic Calming Measures on Aylmer Ave. By Ian Grabina, Assistant to ing a speed display board on the street in Councillor David Chernushenko late 2016 to monitor both traffic speed and volumes, for a period of up to 8 months. The City will use the results to help guide After some feedback from both the OSCA appropriate future traffic calming mea- Traffic & Safety Committee and the sures for this corridor. community regarding speeds, the City of Note that the current speed limit on Ottawa implemented flex-staked traffic Aylmer Avenue is 50km/h. All residen- calming on Aylmer Avenue from Barton tial streets in Ottawa are 50km/h unless Street west to Bronson Place. (For specif- posted otherwise. As we are aware that ics of the plan, please see the map of the 50km/h is likely too high for this street, street at www.oldottawasouth.ca.) the flex-stakes being installed will have no If this installation proves effective at speed indicator on them and will act as an reducing speeds on Aylmer we can opt to impediment in the roadway to slow cars continue this approach in upcoming years. down. The flex-stakes come down in the If speeds continue to be a concern the winter to allow for snow clearing opera- City can investigate other options moving tions. forward. Should you have any questions or con- As part of longer-term planning for cerns on this initiative, please feel free to Aylmer Avenue the City will be dispatch- let Councillor Chernushenko know. A flex-stake on Aylmer Avenue. PHOTO BY BRENDAN MCCOY

MCCOY’S MUSINGS Dates and Deadlines By Brendan McCoy moves around a bit to accommodate drink coffee, read a book, go for a holidays and other things. This al- swim. How was your summer? What did lows us to produce and distribute the Well, at least there is always next you see out in the wider world? What paper by the beginning of the fol- summer. are you bringing back to OOS? lowing month. If you don’t get your And don’t forget that important I have returned to a world of dates paper early in the month, feel free to date! and deadlines. One of the first things contact me, or the Distribution Man- I did after my holidays, which ended ager Larry Ostler (larryostler@gmail. in August so I could produce the com). We want to know about any September OSCAR, was to send out problems so we can fix them. this year’s OSCAR deadlines. They But a barrage of Fall dates and run from this September all the way deadlines are not just connected with to August 2017. You can find them the OSCAR. It seems like every day Brokers Diane Allingham & Jennifer Stewart 613-725-1171 on the upper right hand corner of of my September calendar holds page 8, on the OSCAR web page and some sort of significant date or dead- I also send them out monthly to those line: the start of school, registration who like a reminder. If you want one for Fall programs, sports tryouts and just drop me an e-mail at OSCAR@ practices. oldottawasouth.ca. It is enough to make me nostalgic Why is the OSCAR deadline when for summer evenings, sitting by a it is? It is always a Friday, generally lake or walking in the neighbour- the second of the month, though it hood. Nothing to do the next day but GLEBE ANNEX DUPLEX 514 Cambridge St S Listed at $529,900

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NEWS Who is Helping Our Hungry Neighbours? By Kristine Burr October 16 Walkathon is For Everyone You are, if you can join a 3-kilo- People in our community metre Walkathon on 16 October can help the Food Centre and in support of the Centretown CCSAC feed our hungry neigh- Emergency Food Centre! bours by participating in a The Food Centre, located short 3-kilometre Walkathon on at 507 Bank Street, is a vital Sunday, October 16th at 2 pm, resource to many of the people starting and ending at City Hall. living in the central part of the Registration will begin at 1:30 city. Its catchment area runs from pm, with several local musicians Wellington Street to Billings contributing music before the Bridge, and from Lyon Street to walk begins. Both Capital Ward the west and Main Street, includ- Councillor David Chernushenko ing Lees Avenue, to the east. and Somerset Ward Councillor Members of 23 churches in Catherine McKenney are hoping Centretown, Old Ottawa South, to attend the launch of the walk. the Glebe and The route will take people on a supply food and financial dona- path through central Ottawa, a tions regularly, via its parent great location for a Sunday after- organization, the Centretown noon community event. Churches Social Action Commit- Walkathon organizer, Elizabeth tee (CCSAC) and other donors, Kent, says organizers hope to to give a three-to-four day supply see enough support to make this of groceries once a month to Walkathon the first in an annual people in need. The supplies are event. Elizabeth feels that the gathered from the churches, food walk is also about raising aware- drives in local grocery stores and ness of the needs in our central schools, and the Ottawa Food Ottawa community, and the Bank. The Food Centre provides important role the Centretown this service four days a week Emergency Food Centre plays in from noon to 2 pm out of the supporting those in need. “This is basement of Centretown United really about neighbours helping Church on the corner of Argyle neighbours – we would wel- and Bank. come walkers of all ages to turn In addition to groceries, the out and support this important Food Centre often connects cli- resource,” she says. ents to other services available in If you can’t come yourself, you the city. It also offers a cooking and your friends and neighbours GMSOHouseGROscarNov16.pdf 1 2016-06-07 9:19 AM demonstration program regularly can support a student walker with that promotes healthy eating. a donation for which you will It relies on a host of volunteers receive a tax receipt for dona- drawn from across central Ot- tions of $10 and over. All ages tawa and beyond, many of whom are welcome. Further informa- have been working at the Food tion, online registration for the Centre for years. In addition, walk, and a donation form, can university students in social work be found at the Centretown programs do placements at the Churches Social Action Commit- Food Centre on a regular basis. tee website (www.centretown- Unfortunately, this year the churches.org). The organizers are Food Centre is facing more hoping that the idea of a gentle challenges than usual. In spite of walk for a good cause will attract generous support from CCSAC residents from all over the catch- C churches, the Ottawa Food Bank, ment area – Old Ottawa South, the Glebe, Old Ottawa East, and M food drives by local schools, and an annual grant from the City Centretown. Y of Ottawa, demand is outstrip- CM ping available resources. Food Kristine Burr is a longtime MY prices continue to go up, and the resident of Old Ottawa South who is currently Chair of the CY number of people accessing the Food Centre has increased, partly Centretown Churches Social CMY because of the added emergency Action Committee. K shelters in its catchment area, partly due to temporary housing in Centretown for government- supported refugees. Sadly, more families with children are com- ing to the Food Centre these days as well. The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 11

OCDSB TRUSTEE’S REPORT Back to School and the Need for Engagement By Shawn Menard, Trustee We’ve seen major changes take issue we deal with as a Board. place over the last year: language Engagement and consultation Dear Neighbour, of instruction changes for JK/SK requires persistent effort to not only students, new guidelines for second- provide timely and relevant informa- The Fall season is here! ary school program offerings, budget tion, but also to listen to feedback, I wanted to start on a personal reductions in order to ensure a bal- incorporate that feedback in deci- note, as we’ve just become residents anced budget which is provincially sion-making and not pre-determine of beautiful Old Ottawa South. It’s mandated, and a new strategic plan outcomes. I’m planning on taking focused on equity, enhanced learn- several steps to foster this type of a stone’s throw from our old neigh- within our schools and in the ing, well-being for students and staff, engagement: bourhood (Old Ottawa East), but community to build knowledge stewardship, and one I want to speak we couldn’t be happier, with Wind- of proposals that come forward about today: engagement. • Hold public discussions on a sor Park nearby, Hopewell School • Ask the questions that you want I will be working on community regular basis that allows for a awaiting our son, great amenities and answered around the Board table engagement as my top priority for the loose structure and values public a wonderful community association. to ensure we get this right I’m looking forward to meeting many rest of my term. The reason is simple: input the Ottawa Carleton District School • Form a downtown/core of Ot- of you at community events. I would welcome other suggestions Board is about to go into delibera- tawa committee which will work Change and anticipation is in the you may have, and of course hope tions and accommodation reviews to find sustainable solutions for air as ‘Back to School’ season is here, you will take part in this once-in-a- which will determine the future make schools in Ottawa’s core area and along with it comes the hustle generation decision making process up of all OCDSB schools, potential • Work with neighbouring trustees and bustle of busy schedules, new that the Board is undertaking. closures, and boundary changes such as my colleagues Trustee experiences, and a lot more traffic! It As always, if you have any ques- beginning in September. It starts with Ellis (Rideau–Rockcliffe/ Alta is an exciting time, but it also comes tions or comments please send me the Alta Vista area, and comes to Vista) and Trustee Braunovan with some imperatives. This year, a note or call: Shawn.Menard@ Old Ottawa South, Old Ottawa East, (Somerset/Kitchissippi) to ensure more than others, there is a big need OCDSB.ca, Twitter @ShawnMen- Centretown, Glebe, and Sandy Hill in alignment where possible for residents to become involved in ard1, 613-867-6772. their local school board. 2018. This will be the most important • Enhance communication both

MAYOR’S REPORT Lansdowne Park By Mayor Jim Watson have also signed a new lease with our receiving a dividend of over $32 mil- Farmers to ensure they have contin- lion over the life of the agreement. City Council recently received its ued stability. What a change from Lansdowne, annual report on the Lansdowne Park The retail component is now 97 % complete with its rundown buildings partnership, and it contains some leased, and it’s great to see so many and acres of asphalt costing taxpayers very good news for Ottawa residents. people enjoying dinner on one of the $3-4 million in losses each year! It shows that the site was visited many patios throughout the Park. All of the doom and gloom that by over 2.5 million last year, and that On the Canal side of the park, I Glebe grocery stores would close always marvel at the amount of new hasn’t happened, or that traffic would over 1,000 jobs have been created at taken during the grand opening and green space and trees that have been be a nightmare on game days, really Lansdowne in the shops, arena, res- plaque unveiling!) added to the public areas. has not materialized. Yes, there is taurants, stadium and on the grounds. So after decades of indecision and Whether its kids playing in the more traffic at the site, but OSEG has It also shows how popular and suc- dithering, we have transformed this park, or skateboarding or just tossing worked with the community to mini- cessful the Horticulture Building has important city asset from a pavement a Frisbee around the Great Lawn, the mize this with their agreement with become, with hundreds of events tak- jungle into a work, live, play destina- Park is now really a Park! OC Transpo and operating shuttle ing place each year, many of which tion that is serving our community The fruit trees and apple orchard services. are charity and non-profit activities. well. The popular Farmers’ Market con- are now bearing fruit, and the com- Sadly, some on council continue munity gardens beside the Horticul- to fight the deal, but they just can’t tinues to grow, with the addition of For Information on Lansdowne, ture building are fully utilized. The seem to accept that we have a great the very popular Christmas markets www.lansdownelive.ca. skating court was open more than success on our hands. (Ironically, held in the Aberdeen Pavilion in www.Jimwatsonottawa.ca December. I am pleased to report we 100 days last season, as well. some of those same opponents were Financially, the plan sees the City happy to rush to have their picture

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MP’S REPORT Riding Updates By Catherine McKenna, MP me, putting extra emphasis on the live across Canada, with additional environment and climate change. opportunities for Canadians to It is hard to believe that it has already have their say until September 9. been a year since the election was Environment and Climate Change More information can be found on called in which Ottawa-Centre I know that many Ottawa Centre the Public Works and Government entrusted me to represent you in residents enjoy the shorelines of Services website at www.tpsgc- Parliament. It continues to be an the Ottawa River. Our nation’s pwgsc.gc.ca. honour to represent you in shaping capital owes its long history, and indeed its very existence, to this Canadian Child Benefit the future of Canada. Thank you! tax‐free monthly benefit of great river. I am proud that in July In our first term in office, our Here we are toward the end of $533, helping her pay for the our Government designated the government has followed through summer and I hope you are enjoying family’s ever expanding grocery Ontario portion of the Ottawa River on our commitment to support the time with family and friends. During bill. as a Canadian Heritage River. This middle class. I’m particularly proud the summer months our thoughts • Anne and John have two children recognizes the historical, cultural and of the new Canada Child Benefit turn to the great outdoors and, for – Chris is seven and Liam is four. recreational significance of the river, (CCB). Starting this summer, families John earned $84,000 and Ann which is a world-class paddling and who need it most will start receiving Catherine McKenna, MP earned $36,000 in 2015. This rafting destination and an economic CCB. On August 15, I attended an Ottawa Centre summer, their household will driver for many communities along event at the YMCA-YWCA to share receive its first tax‐free monthly its shores. In fact, I experienced information on this benefit with Working for you! benefit of $328, giving them the firsthand this extraordinary body community members. extra boost needed to send Chris of water when I participated in the The CCB will benefit 9 out of 10 Community Office and Liam to summer camp. 107 Catherine Street Riverkeeper 4K swim on August 6. families, and will give parents more Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0P4 tax‐free money to help with the Our government is working to Tel: 613-946-8682 Former US Embassy high cost of raising their kids. In fact, build an economy that better serves Fax: 613-946-8680 One of my important campaign three million families will receive the middle class, because we know McKenna.Ottawa commitments was for our more money than ever before. that when middle class Canadians @CMcKennaOttawa Government to launch consultations have money to save, invest, and grow www.CatherineMcKennaMP.ca with Ottawa Centre residents Here is how the CCB is making a the economy, all Canadians benefit. regarding your views on the best way difference for families: What will the new CCB mean to repurpose the former US embassy for your family? Find out more and building (located at 100 Wellington • Take Samantha. She’s a single calculate your benefit at: Street). I was happy to see this mom with a three‐year‐old moving forward with an in-person daughter named Julia, and she public consultation session in August. earned $30,000 in 2015. This Continued on pg. 13 The consultations were webcast summer, she’ll receive her first

MPP’S REPORT Building Better Schools and Brighter Futures

By Yasir Naqvi, MPP all of our students. investment of $45 million; This is precisely why the province • Conseil des écoles catholiques We may still be in the midst of warm is investing an additional $84 mil- du Centre-Est de l›Ontario is summer days and barbeque season, lion in Ottawa and the Eastern region receiving a $7 million funding but it won’t be long until the kids over the next two years to repair and increase, for a total investment of are catching busses, the morning renew schools - for a total invest- $21 million; and rush becomes the regular routine and ment of $212 million - to ensure that • Conseil des écoles publiques de school bells on our streets become schools continue to be a welcoming l’Est de l’Ontario is receiving a building bright futures. I am proud the keepers of schedules. September learning environment for the stu- $5 million funding increase, for a that the Province invested $14.2 mil- will roll around in no time and I truly dents. total investment of $13 million. lion in capital funding to rebuild the hope you are enjoying these beautiful school. This project is something our summer days. The funding break down per school We are providing the resources local community worked on together As we look ahead to the upcom- board in our area is as follows: and finances for our school boards on for years. In particular, the Build ing school year, I am excited that the to maintain older infrastructure and a Better Broadview parent council Ontario government is continuing to • Ottawa-Carleton District School bring in the most environmentally devoted a lot of time and energy invest in the future of our children. I Board is receiving a $55 million sustainable technologies for our to make this project a reality. You often hear from parents that schools funding increase, for a total students. This specific funding will should be proud of the hard work! must be safe and modern places for investment of $133 million; enable repairs to roofs, updating So while we all enjoy the final days our kids to attend. Beyond the actual • Ottawa Catholic School Board HVAC units and modernizing electri- of summer and eye the “un-official curriculum being taught, schools is receiving a $17 million cal and plumbing systems. It will also end” of the season, let’s rest assured must offer a warm environment for funding increase, for a total significantly improve more visible knowing our children will be at- elements of schools that impact tending modern and well-cared for students’ learning and well-being, schools. including flooring, walls, ceilings, If you have any questions about playing fields and more. our schools, please visit ontario.ca/ Beyond the direct investment in in- education, or contact my Community frastructure renewal, I am personally Office at [email protected]. looking forward to the grand open- org or 613-722-6414. Wishing you all ing of Broadview Public School this the best in the remaining warm days fall. Earlier this year, we celebrated to come! Broadview’s remarkable 100-year history and with this new building Yasir Naqvi, MPP, Ottawa Centre. set to open, we are hoping for 100 more years of inspiring our youth and The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 13

MP’S REPORT Continued www.canada.ca/canada-child-benefit. www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca to obtain The event was a great opportunity Contact Us additional information and report to welcome two refugee families who Feel free to contact our community Phoenix Pay System their particular problem. were sponsored by groups in Old office at 613-946-8682 or Catherine. Another significant piece of Ottawa South and the Glebe as part [email protected] with questions government business is responding Afternoon in Windsor Park of our Government’s commitment or concerns. Keep connected to the Phoenix pay issue. There is On Saturday, August 6, I was to resettling Syrian refugees. In by following us on Twitter @ a significant push to resolve the delighted to visit a wonderful park attendance also was a young couple CMcKennaOttawa or on Facebook at number and variety of pay issues by in the heart of Old Ottawa South. from China who recently became McKenna.Ottawa. this fall. My staff and I recognize the Some 200 residents of Ottawa Centre Canadian citizens and are about to distress and problems this is causing attended our first “Afternoon in the become first time parents. Diversity public servants in Ottawa Centre and Park” event in Windsor Park. It was is one of our country’s greatest across the country. While our office a splendid setting to meet and chat strengths and it is incredible to see is ready to assist constituents caught with constituents and enjoy some Old Ottawa South residents coming up in this, anyone affected should time with neighbours, friends and together to support newcomers from also visit the dedicated website at family. around the world.

COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Feeling the Heat and Seizing the Moment

By David Chernushenko and products sourced locally. Capital Ward Cruise When I attended the launch of Cities around the world are feeling Energy Evolution: Ottawa’s the Queen Elizabeth, Ottawa’s first the heat. Temperature records and Transition Strategy electric Rideau Canal tour boat, I had extreme weather events continue to The City of Ottawa is currently the idea to revive my Capital Ward increase, and the window of oppor- developing a renewable energy tran- Walks, but this time as a cruise that tunity to act is closing fast. Without sition strategy with the wide partici- continues the tradition of offering decisive action and fundamental pation of major players and members educational and social components. Join me for a ride aboard this clean changes, the planet will be in a state of the public. Still very much in draft to demonstrate that Ontario is already and quiet vessel as it travels along the of ecological collapse in less than form, the Energy Evolution strategy on the path to building a 100% clean, Rideau Canal. We’ll hear from expert a generation — maybe within the will likely come to Council for en- sustainable energy system. speakers on a variety of energy- decade, if the latest indicators (that dorsement in early 2017. So far more The Energy Showcase and Elec- themed topics, including the state you have likely not heard) continue than 100 contributors from more than tric Vehicle Exhibition takes place of rooftop solar, residential energy their trend. California has 66 million 50 organizations have been involved. at Lansdowne Park from 10 am to 3 efficiency programs, and the electric trees dead or dying from prolonged Broader public involvement is slated pm on Sept. 10. There will also be vehicle experience. heat and drought. Global fish stocks for later this fall. tours of homes, businesses and green The cruise leaves downtown on are approaching complete collapse. Its vision is: “Ottawa is a thriving energy projects — including my own Saturday, Sept. 10 at 1:30 pm. It’s Water supplies for hundreds of mil- city powered by clean, renewable family’s home on the afternoon of free, but space is limited, so you must lions of people in East Asia are close energy.” Sept.11. reserve in advance. First preference to depletion. It is truly now or never. We can get there with this ap- All activities are free to the public. will be given to Capital Ward resi- It’s hard to make such a statement proach: “Achieving this vision will Visit ottawagedo.org for more infor- dents. Visit capitalward.ca/going- without being accused of fear mon- require residents, businesses, orga- mation. gering, and harder still to acknowl- nizations, and governments to make electric for details and to reserve. edge the truth in it, and commit to a sustained transition away from our Councillor David Chernushenko - doing something about it before it is dependence on fossil fuels by: Green Energy Doors Open 613-580-2487 - David.Chernushen- too late. And it is nearly too late. So Green Energy Doors Open will be [email protected] - www.capitalward.ca I will take that risk, once again, and • Reducing energy use through held across the Ottawa region from try to be a leader in the very serious conservation and efficiency Friday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 11. quest to make a transition to 100% • Increasing the supply of renew- This province-wide showcase of renewable energy by or before 2050. able energy through local and individual, community and com- The real risk lies not in pushing for regional production mercial sustainable energy projects, such a transition, but in not doing so. • Prioritizing the procurement of organized by the Ontario Sustainable Failure to move away from fossil clean, renewable energy” Energy Association, aims to show- fuels in a clear and sustained way case advancements in the sector and represents a very great ecological I hope Energy Evolution will receive risk, and carries with it substantial full endorsement and support for financial and social consequences. implementation. What better way to Major banks, defence departments, celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday investment advisors and public health than by ensuring another good 150 advisors — to name just a few sec- years or more! tors — are all saying this, and politi- cians of every stripe and political Urban Forest Management Plan leaning must do so too. One important element of Ottawa’s To anyone who questions why Ot- work is the completion of its first tawa or even Canada — as relatively comprehensive plan for protecting, small players — should bother, I enhancing and managing our urban respond: Because we can and must. forest. Trees — critical to absorbing And I’d add: Because there is real water and air pollutants, providing economic and employment oppor- shade in the urban “heat island” and tunity in shifting away from energy so much more — are both a contribu- sources purchased from far away tor to and a profound symbol of the in favour of energy produced much health of the city. closer to home, and towards conser- vation and efficiency-related projects Page 14 The OSCAR l September 2016

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Back to School, Back to Fitness with FITMOM Ottawa Looking to try a fitness routine • To push yourself just a little harder either at home or on your own? Here – When you’re working out on are some at-home tips to start with: your own, you may not push your- self as hard as you would when • Find a video that you can ease you’re with others. A class environ- yourself into. Twenty to thirty min- ment helps motivate you to keep utes is great for a start. going and give it just a little more • Stay hydrated! Drink plenty of wa- than you think you have. ter during and after the workout. • To have fun! Fitness classes don’t • Warm up and cool down periods have to be boring or painful. There are important. A warm up may in- are many opportunities to chat, clude walking up and down a small laugh and have a good time. set of stairs to get started (repeat about 10 times) and a cool down While packing up the kids’ back- should include a full body stretch. packs this fall, don’t forget to grab Susan leading a FITWOMAN class at Southminster. PHOTO BY SARA MCCONNELL your workout gear and pack up your Do you prefer to be motivated gym bag. Now is the time to repriori- By Susan McDonald tracurricular programs are about to by others and do better in a class tize your health and wellness. begin; but what about mom’s time for setting? Here are some reasons why FITWOMAN classes are offered After a warm, and hopefully active her health and fitness? you should take a fitness class this in Old Ottawa South at Southminster summer, it’s time to pack up school It’s far too common for moms to fall: United Church on Thursday nights backpacks, make lunches, find the get into a routine of being too busy to and Saturday mornings. For more indoor running shoes and buy new stay active. And it’s easy to see why • To meet other people – Classes information, or to register for FIT- pencil cases – the kids are heading – taking care of others is what moms are a wonderful way to meet other WOMAN classes with FITMOM back to school! As we enter a new do first, and when the list of to-dos is moms and meet others who are in Ottawa, visit the website: www. school year – some of us sending our written, ‘exercising’ may end up off your neighbourhood! fitmomottawa.com or email: little kindergarten kids off for the the list. • To develop a routine and stick to [email protected]. first time, others are well versed in This September is the perfect time it – When the kids are at school, the school routine and just have to for women to focus on taking care of and the house is quiet, it seems like Susan McDonald lives in Old Ottawa deal with waking our teenagers up in their health and wellness. Send the the perfect time to go for a run or South and is an experienced certified time for class. Many of us need to be kids off to school and make time for do a mini workout. But sometimes, personal trainer. She is the owner reminded of something very impor- a few minutes of physical activity motivating yourself to get your of FITMOM Ottawa, where she tant: We can’t forget to take care of each week, whether it’s going for a workout started is a lot harder than has offered prenatal fitness, mom ourselves! run, an at-home workout, or joining it seems. A class is added to your and baby fitness and bootcamps for September is often very busy for a class. You’ll appreciate the ‘you’ calendar like any other appoint- women in OOS, New Edinburgh and families in the city. School routines time, and staying healthy is important ment; this one just happens to focus Ottawa West for more than 5 years. have to be re-established, and ex- for you and your family. on your health!

Living Your Yoga By Maureen Fallis, and applicable in all situations. It is Surround Circle Yoga first and foremost a mental, or inner, discipline. Even its postures (asana) have a spiritual purpose and must This time of year, while the summer be practiced with full awareness. sun softens and the leaves change Every single yoga technique – from from bright green to crimson, it’s postures to breathing practices to natural to pull on a sweater and turn meditation – is a tool for discovering inward. The yoga tradition compares the true essence of who we are. this circumstance to the brightly The path toward yoga’s lofty goal shining sun, which is ever radiant of self-realization is not in the least but periodically is hidden from view glamorous. On the contrary, it is by drifting grey clouds. Yoga is an quite humbling. To get to the ‘other extensive program of re-education side’ we must constantly bravely and through which we learn step by step, compassionately face our limitations to live in the light of our true nature. in order to realize our unlimited Only when we have truly found potential as spiritual beings. Are you ourselves will we be able to live up for the challenge? in peace, harmony, and happiness. Surround Circle Yoga, located for This is what is sometimes called the the past ten years at Southminster sacred life. United Church, continues to sup- I am guided to connect with the port men and women who have a sacred in everyday life. It is my desire to become strong, flexible and responsibility to shine my light and improve their quality of life. Starting share my wisdom with others who in September we offer group classes, seek to trek along their personal workshops, and day-long retreats path to greater awareness, intuition, that will nourish your soul so that health and freedom. you have the courage and stamina to For many people, practicing yoga lead a more mindful and meaningful means to do yoga postures once or life. twice a week, or even every day. To find out about our programs Although this approach can yield and private sessions, contact Mau- many benefits, such as better health reen Fallis at 613-327-4627 or email and greater vitality, the real power of [email protected]. A yoga is unleashed only when we en- new website is underway and launch gage yoga as a way of life, twenty- is planned for sometime in Septem- four hours a day. Yoga is universal ber www.surroundcircleyoga.com. The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 15

MUSIC “Dynamite Motel” Opens the 2016-2017 Music at Trinity Concert Series

By Fabien Tousignant, Artistic Director nist Vlad Soloviev will offer a lecture-recital. The winter portion opens on January 21st 2017 After offering a lovely intimate performance last with violist Kathryn Cobbler in an all Bach January, Dynamite Motel returns to Trinity on programme. Then to celebrate Franz Schubert’s September 17th 2016 to launch the Music at Trinity 220th birthday the Virya Duo featuring Alyssa 2016-2017 concert series. Cheung, violin and Ruby Jin, piano will present a Dynamite Motel is an anagram for Mindy recital dedicated exclusively to the music of Franz Amelotte, a solo singer-songwriter plowing Schubert on February 11th 2017. To continue on through the Ottawa scene since 2011. Mindy uses the same theme, a performance of Schubert’s song guitars, ukulele and piano to mix jazz and R&B cycle Die Schöne Müllerin with baritone Gary together with a heavy sprinkle of old-school blues Dahl and pianist Fabien Tousignant will be offered to create a style that is uniquely her own. She has on March 11th 2017 in memory of their friend and released an EP and two full length albums titled colleague Denis Lawlor. Muses and Green Lights, which was released in To conclude the 2016-2017 season, Elise Le- August of 2015. tourneau will treat us to some jazz on April 22nd The Music at Trinity concert series is a self- 2017 while pianist Luke Welch will return to the funded initiative to support artists and the musical series on May 27th 2017 with a completely new activities at Trinity Anglican Church. It produces programme of piano music. To close the Music at one concert a month on Saturdays at 4:30pm from Trinity concert series on June 17th 2017, Fabien September through to June. Admission is by free- Tousignant will perform masterpieces from the or- will offering. gan repertoire on Trinity’s lovely Casavant organ. The 2016-2017 season will present baritone We look forward to a wonderful season of music at Norman E. Brown and pianist Frédéric Lacroix in Trinity Anglican Church. a tribute to the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams for voice and solo piano featuring “Five Mysti- The first concert will be on September 17th 2016 cal Songs” and “Songs of Travel” on October 15th at 4:30 pm at Trinity Anglican Church (1230 2016 . ’s own arrangement of A Bank Street @ Cameron) with Dynamite Motel. Soldier’s Tale for clarinet, violin and piano will Admission is by freewill offering. be presented in a narrated format on November Dynamite Motel, an anagram for Mindy Amelotte, 12th 2016 with Mélissa Bourgault violin, Roxanne a solo singer-songwriter who uses guitars, ukulele Léveillé clarinet and Fabien Tousignant piano. and piano to mix jazz and R&B together with a Then on December 10th 2016, based pia- heavy sprinkle of old-school blues.

New Processes to Protect Ottawa’s Trees From the City of Ottawa

Two new requirements aimed at protecting Ottawa’s urban trees took effect on Tuesday, May 24. The changes will affect those doing infill development or removing distinctive trees – any tree with a trunk that is 50 cm or greater in diameter at chest height. The first change is a new process that aims to protect trees on lots Footsteps undergoing infill development by identifying potential impacts early in Parent Centre the process. When Building Permit applications for infill development within the are submitted to the City, the developer must now E G G I O R C include specific Tree Disclosure information and identify whether E E N B T E each tree is to be removed or retained. R L

E For trees protected under City by-laws, the applicant must follow G the City’s tree protection guidelines and work with an arborist to

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F E For these infill developments, the applicant is required to pay a R O M T H refundable deposit of $700 per lot – the average cost to plant and Preschool & Daycare maintain one new tree for a two-year period – to help ensure trees are retained or replaced. The applicant can apply for a refund of the deposit upon the successful retention of the City tree(s) or, after ❂Morning programs ❂ planting a tree to City specifications. The second change relates to the application process for the Urban Designed for your family with the option Tree Conservation By-law. This By-law, in place since 2009, requires of 3 or 5 day registration. any property owner planning to remove a distinctive tree from private property in the urban area to first apply for a Distinctive Tree Permit. Grow with them at home. Under the new requirements: • The Arborist Report must be submitted with the City’s online tem- Get them true social development plate in person at one of seven Client Service Centres. through our amazing facility! • A $100 administrative fee will be incurred for all Distinctive Tree Permit applications. • An Arborist Report is not required if a Building Permit application will also be made for a site within the greenbelt because it will be visit: www.sunnysidefootsteps.com included as part of the Tree Disclosure information. call now: (613) 236-3000 For detailed information on these changes, visit ottawa.ca/urbantree Page 16 The OSCAR l September 2016

FAITH COMMUNITY St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church Welcomes their New Pastor Submitted By Leslie for the Diocesan priesthood of the VandeLaar Archdiocese of Ottawa. In 1995, he received his Ba.Ph from The Do- minican College of Philosophy and On August 1st, St. Margaret Mary Theology (Ottawa), and his M.Div Catholic Church welcomed Father from the University of Toronto (St. Pierre Champoux as their new Pas- Augustine’s Seminary College) in tor. 2001. On June 9, 2001, Fr. Pierre Fr. Pierre Champoux was born was ordained as a Diocesan priest for in Edmonton, Alberta, on May the Archdiocese of Ottawa. 13, 1964, and is the son of Andre Since his ordination 15 years ago, Champoux and Anna Cormier. He Fr. Pierre has been at three parishes also has two older brothers, Robert before his current assignment at St. and Jacques. Throughout his early Margaret Mary parish. From 2001-2, childhood and late teens, Fr. Pierre’s Fr. Pierre was the Associate Pastor father was in the Air Force, which at Resurrection of our Lord parish resulted in various postings across under Msgr. Edward Lunney. From the country (Lancaster Park, Ed- 2002-9, he was the Pastor at Holy monton; CFB St. Hubert, QC; CFB Name of Mary parish in Almonte and Rockcliffe, and CFB Griesbach, St. Declan Mission, Brightside. From Edmonton). the Summer of 2009-16, he was the Throughout his early life, Fr. Pierre Pastor at Holy Redeemer parish in loved to read and to see Saturday Kanata. afternoon matinees at the base Fr. Pierre’s hobbies include read- theatre. After graduating from Sir ing, watching films at the theatre, High School in 1983, and riding his cruiser motorcycle he went on to study motion pictures on the open road with some of his and still photography at Algonquin friends (including Bishop Scott Mc- College and graduated in 1986. After Caig, time permitting). An extrovert working in the field of photography by nature, Fr. Pierre prefers spend- for a few years, the religious bug ing time getting to know people and took hold. spending time with them, than he From 1987-88, he spent a year at does sitting behind a desk. the Madonna House Lay Apostolate As of August 1st, 2016, Fr. Pierre (Combermere, ON), and two years has been assigned as our Pastor at discerning a potential calling with St. Margaret Mary for a 6 year term. the Companions of the Cross (Ot- He will also be the Chaplain for tawa) 1987-89. After taking a three Carleton University and is the new Father Pierre Champoux the new Pastor at St. Margaret Mary Catholic year break from discernment, Fr. Vocations Director for the Archdio- Church. Pierre was accepted by Archbishop cese of Ottawa. Marcel Gervais to begin studies

Area Worship Services

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Sunnyside Wesleyan Sunday Worship Church Services at 9:00 am and 58 Grosvenor Avenue 11:00 am, Children’s (at Sunnyside) program offered during worship services. St Margaret Mary Mass Sunday at 9:30 and 613-266-8979 Catholic Church 11:30 am. 7 Fairbairn (corner of A bridge of opportunity Sunnyside)

Morning & Lunch Preschool Program Trinity Anglican Church Holy Eucharist at 8:00 ages 2.5 to 4 years 1230 Bank St am and 10:00 am with (at Cameron Ave) Church School & Choir. Afterschool Program children 4 to 11 years Southminster United Sunday Worship & Kids …children learning through active investigation. Church Church at 10:30 am. ______15 Aylmer Avenue 63 Evelyn Ave. (off Main St. near Pretoria Bridge) (at Bank & the Canal) www.rainbowkidschool.ca Tel: 613-235-2255 The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 17

FAITH COMMUNITY Bring Your Questions and Share a Meal: Forgotten Bikes at the Sunnyside Trinity Anglican Invites You to Alpha Library By Heidi Grant Talk We will watch a short video, each ses- Life is busy. Our jobs are fast-paced, our sion exploring a different aspect of the children grow up fast, and the days go Christian faith. We will hear a variety of by too fast! When we slow down enough voices and unique stories. to think about it, what is it all about? Even with those closest to us, we hesitate Discussion to bring up the big questions. Nothing Alpha is a dialogue, not a monologue. stunts a conversation like asking, “What This is your opportunity to explore those is the meaning of life?” or “Is there more burning questions, openly and honestly. to life than this?” We will have small group conversations What if there was a safe place to where you can talk or listen as much as wrestle with questions about life and you want. No question is out of bounds. faith? We are a small group of people who would like to facilitate a discussion. On Monday, September 19th at We all have a unique story and, with 6:30pm, we will be meeting at Trinity that, unique questions about life. Alpha Anglican Church at 1230 Bank Street. is an open space to ask those challenging This evening will be an opportunity to questions. Globally, 27,000,000 people try Alpha. Our video for this session is have experienced Alpha. Alpha is for ev- titled: Is There More To Life Than This? eryone, from all backgrounds and walks There is no obligation and everything is of life. free. Come join us for a meal and find out what it’s all about. PHOTO BY JAMES HUNTER What is Alpha? Alpha will meet every Monday at 6:30 Alpha is a series of interactive sessions By James Hunter that consists of three key elements: at Trinity Anglican Church from Septem- ber 19 to December 5th, 2016. We are There are two bikes that have been left at the Sunnyside Library Food at 1230 Bank St. at Cameron Ave. Find since spring. They are locked to the bike rack. Both bikes appear to Come eat with us! We warmly invite you out more at alpha.org or alphacanada.org be kids’ 26 inch wheels. One is a black “Huffy Stalker”, the other to join us for a free meal. Good conver- #tryAlpha or visit www.trinityottawa.ca. a blue “Nakamura CB100” with Shimano 21 speed gears, front sation is even better with good food. Did shocks, seat mount shock. They are both locked with a single cable we mention it’s free? lock. If these are your bikes, please pick them up! Retired? Semi-Retired? This Is Would You Like To Try Singing? For You! Join Voca Sol, Ottawa’s Daytime Choir in Old Ottawa South! with Choir Mistress Extraordinaire Lee Hayes! Music and community can improve your health, and extend your life. Singing is one of the best stress reducers, and this choir is FUN! Be creative within the safety of numbers, and with the guidance of a well-rounded and experienced teacher. Lots of camaraderie and laughs! No musical training necessary; Voca Sol is taught by ear. About Voca Sol And Where: Voca Sol is a daytime choir of about 35+ people. We meet every Thursday from 1:30-3:00 pm at the Wesleyan church, corner of Sunnyside and Grosvenor. The repertoire is a mix of Folk, Jazz, and Gospel, with a few surprises thrown in! You can join anytime. It's pretty casual, and we have a social aspect as well. There's no need to be able to read music, but scores are available. Because a lot of our members are seniors, the attendance is a bit more relaxed than most choirs. We learn new songs all the time, so it's easy to jump in. It usually takes about 2-3 months to catch up with the songs in circulation, and I provide mp3s to help you learn at home. Just show up on any Thursday to check us out. The only ‘audition’ is just to see what your range is, or if you are tone-deaf (rare occurrence). If you like what you see and hear, then join us! About Lee: Lee Hayes is an award-winning songwriter, and CFMA nominee. You may remember her from her Malaika and Cantarra days; two all-female vocal groups from the Ottawa region. Lee is a Master harmony arranger and Ottawa’s premiere vocal instructor. Contact: [email protected] • www.LeeHayes.ca Page 18 The OSCAR l September 2016

Our Neighbour the Piano to a good-as-new condition. The support came in, mostly in small donations from music lovers, to get the piano structurally restored. The sounding board was desiccated and warped by the years and the pinblock was twisted by the 7000 kg tension of those 88 strings. All this was replaced. Also, new strings, new bridges, new tuning pins, the old cast iron frame was bead-blasted and re- painted in gold. This year, the project is to replace the hammers. The felts are worn into grooves where they hit the strings. The joints in the wooden hammers are loose. This is a much smaller project than the structural overhaul undertaken last year, but it is in some ways more important as it will improve the quality of the sound produced. Success of the project will depend on support from fans of the music series. That done, the piano will be functionally good as new and its expression will be as good as the best in the world. Another project is possibly on the agenda, but that is less than likely: cosmetic restoration of the case. The question is – should we restore it like Roland Graham and the restored interior of Southminster’s Heintzman Grand Piano. PHOTO BY BRUCE GRANT new or should we retain the patina, and dignity, of old age? Roland is By Bruce Grant piano was sold off and it enjoyed a the first question he’s asked is “Tell leaning toward the option of leaving gentle retirement in a private home in me about the piano.” An inferior it as is, - dans son jus. One of our more distinguished lo- Cornwall. piano can be a deal-breaker. Neighbours who attend the con- cal residents is a piano. A nine-foot At this point another neighbour The piano came to him by way of certs will have noticed what appears concert grand built by Heintzman enters the story. Roland Graham a (where else?) Kijiji. It was old and to be a black cloth hanging below the in 1905, this piano once owned the graduate in piano from Université de tired, but well cared-for, and it could piano. It’s an enclosure for a humid- stage at Massey Hall in Toronto. In Montréal came to Ottawa to serve be played right away without major ity control system. The long-term later years it shifted to the Massey’s as Musical Director at Southminster repairs. “It had a lot of soul.” And preservation of this instrument is rehearsal studio where it served as United Church. In 2013 he created a the price was right; it entered service being taken quite seriously. a practice or warm-up instrument. brief Lenten series of concerts which at Southminster. The musical sched- Roland will launch the fund-raising In performance or in practice it was was very well received and clearly ule grew into a series of Wednesday project after Labour Day and the probably played by many of the great called out to be enlarged and extend- noontime concerts and the Saturday intention is to have the piano fully artists of the century. These would ed. The Church owned a Kawai baby evening master piano recitals. The reconditioned for the fall series of include the likes of Sergei Rach- grand, but Roland was on the lookout audiences grew in numbers and concerts. Information on this project maninoff, Sviatoslav Richter, George for a real grand piano, one that would enthusiasm. will be found, after Labour Day, at Gershwyn and Oscar Peterson. Its attract the best artists. Roland ex- Last year Roland launched a fund- the website of Master Piano Recital concert career ended by old age, the plains that when he contacts an artist raising campaign to restore the piano Series (MPRS.ca).

Bruce Grant, retired Engineer, Layabout, is a resident of Old Ottawa South and occasional writer. The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 19

DOMS Weekly Noon Hour Concert Series Resumes September 7th By Roland Graham, DOMS more. 2016 line-up on Wednesday, Sep- lovers can additionally subscribe to th Artistic Director Taking place on Wednesdays from tember 7 with a presentation by the receive weekly email descriptions of September to June, with short breaks Würzburg Cathedral Girls’ Choir on concerts. only for Christmas and Easter, the tour from Germany. Their program, The Church is seeking volunteers As the summer winds down and series presents over 35 concerts featuring a mixture of a cappella to assist with the development and the school year starts afresh, people per year, making it the most ambi- and accompanied works for female maintenance of its unique music begin to pick up where they left off tious community music program of voices by prominent European com- series. Anyone with interest in com- with familiar annual programs and its kind in the city of Ottawa. With posers, is sure to be a thrilling start to munity arts organizations is encour- activities. For many in Old Ottawa admittance by freewill offering, the the season. aged to contact the Artistic Director South, Southminster United Church’s series is also among the most ac- Highlights in the weeks to follow through the church office to learn popular “Doors Open for Music at cessible mediums for experiencing include an Édith Piaf tribute concert about the various ways they can Southminster” weekly noon-hour exceptional quality live music on a by critically acclaimed cabaret singer contribute. In addition to ushers and concert series is among the most regular basis. Pandora Topp, a recital featuring J. S. greeters, which need no experience eagerly anticipated on offer. The formula is certainly working. Bach’s rarely performed 15 keyboard of any kind, the series is seeking Now entering its fourth season, With weekly attendance averaging Sinfonias, an All Soul’s Day recital help with grant writing, fundraising, the DOMS series, which began as a over 150 people and showing steady by Canadian organ virtuoso Thomas publicity and marketing measures. seven-week Lenten program in the growth, the series manages to sustain Gonder, and a Christmas concert No matter what you have to offer, we winter of 2013, has become a fixture itself entirely with patrons’ dona- featuring the De La Salle Secondary want to hear from you! of the arts scene in the wider city of tions. Its popularity with the public School Choir with Juno-nominated Please mark Wednesdays in your Ottawa. Presenting a balance of local makes it a draw for musicians too, harpist, Caroline Léonardelli. calendar this fall and join us for an and visiting artists, it offers ongoing allowing the series to maintain a very The complete fall line-up can be hour’s midweek refreshment under access to live music encompassing high standard of performers through- viewed on the church’s website, the lofty arches of Southminster’s the classics, contemporary, chamber out the year. www.SouthminsterUnitedChurch. beautiful Sanctuary. and choral music, jazz and much The DOMS series begins its fall com, through which interested music

Doors Open for Music at Southminster Dec 7 - Classic Blue Wednesdays at 12 noon / 45 minute programs An exploration of the classic side of jazz focusing on music of Gershwin. Peter Crouch, trumpet and Nick Rodgerson, piano Sept 7 - Cantemus! Germany’s Würzburg Cathedral Girls’ Choir tours North America singing Dec 14 - Nöel Nouvelet works by Croce, Karg-Elert, Poulenc and Gjeilo Christmas music for harp and choir with Caroline Léonardelli, harp, the De La Salle School Choir and Robert Filion, director Sept 14 - Pipes And Valves Celebrated works for trumpet and organ from Britain, Europe and Canada. Southminster United Church - 15 Aylmer (Bank & Rideau Canal) Travis Mandel, trumpet and Denis Gagné, organ Full programs online at www.SouthminsterUnitedChurch.com Donations of $50 and more charitably receipted on request. Sept 21 - Eonic Echoes A solo viola presentation featuring music by Enescu, Ligeti, Godin, Biber and Mahler. Pemi Paull, viola

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FILM REVIEW Weiner By Tony Wohlfarth What is less well known is the fact learned nothing from his initial lapse he was, and still is, married to Huma of judgement. The subsequent twists Anthony Weiner was a Democratic Abedin, a prominent and soft-spoken and turns in Weiner’s electoral cam- Congressman for Queens, from 1998 advisor to Democratic Presidential paign are recorded in the film. He until 2011. In 2013, Weiner tried to candidate Hilary Clinton. gave the filmmaker unlimited, behind stage a political comeback, running Weiner resigned his US congres- the scenes access, and he did not for Mayor of New York City. His un- sional seat in 2011 when evidence change this when the sexting scandal successful campaign was captured on emerged he had sent salacious texts emerged. film in Weiner, a documentary which and tweeted pictures of his penis. Weiner portrays the former Con- premiered at the Sundance Film This unprecedented lapse in judge- gressman as a deeply flawed politi- in 1996 during the Monica Lewinsky Festival in January, where it won the ment immediately subjected him, and cian who happens to be married to scandal. The camera captures Abe- Grand Jury Prize for best documen- Huma, to media scrutiny, ridicule and a key Clinton advisor. Watching the din’s facial reaction when her partner tary film. jokes about his surname. Two years film, one cannot help but question admits to his latest indiscretion. In Weiner is a brash, outspoken poli- later, as his bid for Mayor is well un- Huma’s “stand by your man” stance the subsequent general election, Clin- tician whose flare for publicity and derway, further evidence of sexting and – perhaps – compare it to public ton supporter and confidante Bill De social media attention is well known. was revealed – indicating that Weiner humiliation Hilary Clinton endured Blasio was elected Mayor, replacing former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The documentary was directed by Elyse Steinberg and Josh Kriegman (himself a former Weiner staff mem- ber). The fact Kriegman knew Wein- er prior to becoming a film maker helps explain the extraordinary access. What the co-directors can’t explain is Weiner’s utter absence of self-awareness. As we have seen in recent weeks, US politics is nasty business. Some might consider the fact that Weiner tried to win the contest after his serial indiscretions reveals him as an ego- tistical individual, unfit for virtually any public office. Weiner’s Canadian premiere was on April 24, 2016 at the Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto.

Tony Wohlfarth is an Ottawa-based freelance film writer and critic. He covered the 2016 Hot Docs Film Festival this April.

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Belmont Street Party a Treat For This ‘Tourist’ From OOE PHOTOS BY ILIA FABBRI By Ilia Fabbri mont was closed to traffic between ing from that delicious array of Bristol and the Rideau River and dishes prepared by the residents September is here. As we franti- the festivities began with the themselves for all to share. I found cally prepare for the start of school Annual Belmont Paddlefest. The it particularly touching that one and return to work, we also recon- block was filled with fun activities resident had invited the family nect with neighbours and friends. for kids including face-painting, who bought her house, so that I have found that many people street hockey and a potato-bag they might get to know their new make a point of staying in Ottawa race. I particularly enjoyed the neighbours — even though they for the summer, and when you enthusiasm of the tug-of-war by hadn’t moved in yet. think about it, Ottawa is a great the river. The kids’ favourite? That My daughter and I were wel- city for a staycation. The weather dangling piñata filled with sugary comed by all and we extend our is great, we have many festivals, treats, no doubt! Though the ice warmest thanks to the residents and the parks and waterways offer cream truck that stopped in was of Belmont Street for briefly a variety of activities and sports. certainly a close second. adopting us as “Belmontonians.” There are also smaller gatherings: For the adults, a raffle with gen- “Belmonters.” “Belmonteers?” a community party at a local park, erously donated gifts from Shop- Kudos to the organizers; what you a back-yard barbecue, or a block pers Drug Mart on Bank, House do every year is no small feat. I party. While these are not unique of TARG, Kaleidoscope Kids’ feel fortunate to live and play in to Ottawa, they are a common Books, The Barley Mow, Patty’s the Old , where many such thread of great neighbourhoods. Pub, Bridgehead, Mrs. Tiggy parties exist and it is my hope that This summer, I was fortunate Winkles and GoodLife Fitness. those who read this be inspired enough to have been invited to the Plus the chance to partake in all to organize a block party on their annual Belmont Street Party. The those kids’ games! street too. After all, you have the residents of Belmont definitely Mostly though, this was the whole winter (gulp) to work out know how to kick-start the sum- spirit of community at its best. the details! mer. On Saturday, June 18th, Bel- Chatting, connecting, and eat- The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 23

Stefan Vidovic Receives Third Annual Sunny Liston Memorial Award

their acclaimed Drama program. at www.educationfoundationottawa. After graduation she was off to the ca/donate/ bright lights of Toronto and into the There is a free text area that Theatre program at George Brown allows donors to enter “Sunny College. She attended Humber Col- Liston Award” and the funds will lege, honing her skills in Comedy be credited to the “Sunny Liston Writing while taking Second City Award” account. Improvisational classes where she Alternately please send any won a coveted spot in their conserva- cheques or correspondence to the tory program. At Second City, on the attention of: conclusion of her graduating perfor- Chris McGarvey, mance, her instructor stated it was Education Foundation of Ottawa, the first time in all his years teaching, 133 Greenbank Rd., that the audience had ever given the Ottawa, ON K2H 6L3 show a standing ovation. With club work ahead, a promising career was Cheques should be made payable on the horizon and the world was her to the “Education Foundation of oyster. Ottawa” along with a “Sunny Liston Tricia “Sunny” Liston died sud- Award” annotation. Tax receipts are Stefan Vidovic (centre) receives the Sunny Liston Memorial Award from Pat denly, alone in her Toronto apartment provided for all donations of twenty (left) and Gerry (right) Liston. PHOTO BY CANTERBURY HIGH SCHOOL STAFF in early February 2014 of a liver dollars or more. disorder. She was discovered March Sunny tried to make a difference By Gerry Liston West End and the Metropolitan 4th, 2014. She had been diagnosed by inviting lonely people to family Opera, all form part of this young as Bipolar in 2008. Bipolarism is celebrations. Why not follow her On the 30th of June 2016, Canterbury man’s to-do list. As his preference sometimes referred to as bipolar af- example and celebrate her life by High School student Stefan Vidovic is opera and musical theatre he’ll be fective disorder or manic depression. making a difference in the lives of was presented with the third annual taking this coming year off to work It is a mental illness, characterized by others less able to cope? Help others “Sunny Liston Memorial Award.” In on his presentation for admittance to elevated mood or mania swings that who are lonely or who self-medicate. keeping with the awards guidelines, highly respected theatrical schools alternate with periods of depression. Our family urges you to improve the Stefan is a graduating Canterbury and institutions in Toronto, New These episodes can impair a person’s life of at least one person who suffers student who has shown dedication to York and London, England. Our best ability to function in ordinary situa- from mental illness, any way that you and high achievement in the Dramat- wishes for a rewarding career go with tions. It was a tragic end to a talented can or by reaching out to the margin- ic Arts, along with a demonstrated him. An accomplished vocalist and performer. A friend would comment alised. interest and talent in multiple areas pianist, Stefan is currently available “sometimes the candle that is twice of theatre arts. As required, he is also for activities such as weddings and as bright burns half as long”. Gerry Liston is retired from the planning to pursue post-secondary remembrance celebrations/services to Department of National Defence. He studies in the Dramatic Arts. help finance his goals. Donations if desired, can be made and wife Pat moved to OOS in 1975 Stefan arrived in Ottawa from to help other aspiring students by: where their two daughters Vanessa Montreal in time to start grade four Going directly through the Education and Tricia were born and raised. at Elgin Street Elementary School. Foundation of Ottawa (EFO) website He soon auditioned for and became a member of the elite Ottawa Chil- dren’s Choir, thus providing one of his first experiences of entertaining an audience. From there Glashan Public School opened its doors for his Junior High years. By his own ad- mission he was “always a story teller and took great pleasure in doing funny or dramatic things as a child.” Glashan thus provided a means to expand his natural theatrical tenden- cies by providing acting opportuni- ties in Fairy Tale productions and the school’s annual Black History plays. By the time he entered Canterbury High School, he was in his element. Moving steadily upward, his grade eleven year saw him go into Drama with a preference for musicals. Fol- Comic Tricia “Sunny” Liston, lowing this, grade twelve was an ex- Circa 2004 tremely active year. Responsibilities as President of the Students Council PHOTO BY VANESSA LISTON MARIE filled many an hour, as did some theatre production work, starting and The Sunny Liston Memorial Award organizing a Musical Theatre Club, is provided in memory of comic writing a play “The Article” for the Tricia ‘Sunny’ Liston, to give back school’s “Artsfest”, directing a play to the Arts program by supporting a “Ruthless, the musical” and finally, worthy student. In 2004 Tricia took playing the part of “Shrek” in the the stage name ‘Sunny’ Liston, partly, school’s first full production musical as a salute to her Sunnyside Ave. in five years. All these activities saw roots, and partly, for stage recogni- this dedicated student also garner the tion based on the infamous 1960’s Principal’s Award. boxer Sonny Liston’s similar name. Stefan’s long-term aspirations Tricia was a graduate of Hopewell are to appear in an abundance of Public School, the Ottawa School of new plays or new interpretations of Speech and Drama and Canterbury existing plays. Broadway, London’s High School where she attended Page 24 The OSCAR l September 2016

POETRY How Flowers Pray By Susan McMaster

I loosen, lift away tendrils of white root from the earthenware pot, a pale sprout of seed grown hard and strong with a winter’s care, grown right to the walls, now to be placed into the muddy garden to risk spring rain, 2016 Football summer heat and storms. Then refill the pot with soil from the bag, Schedule spread it to englove a naked new sprig not yet supported by its own thousand threads, Sunday, September 6 and set it on the sill to nod through glass vs Western at the other’s winds and showers – 7:00pm aching for the wayside – Home Opener aching for weed – From Uncommon Prayer (Quarry, 1997) Saturday, September 17 vs Laurier POETRY WANTED! Submissions of original poems 1:00pm by Old Ottawa South writers Homecoming are welcome. Please send up to 3 poems, no more than 30 lines long, and a 1-line Saturday, October 1 bio to the Editor at OSCAR@ oldottawasouth.ca

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In early August, after earlier chalk versions were repeatedly washed off, a painted “ghost bike” memorial was put up on the wall of Billings Bridge at goravens.ca/tickets Riverside and Bank Street. [email protected] This is where a “ghost bike” memorial had been for three years, before City staff removed it this spring. More art and messages were also added in chalk. The graffiti art memorial appeared just days after the three year anni- versary of OOS resident Meg Dussault’s death in a tragic cycling accident at that intersection. The painted bike was washed off the wall several days later. The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 25

SECOND THOUGHTS Genius By Richard Ostrofsky exists. by no means the same thing as be- To spell this out, we must under- ing very smart or talented. As I’ve “A genius is a person who displays stand that ‘context’ is one of those described it, genius is quite indepen- exceptional intellectual ability or abstract words (like ‘freedom,’ ‘love’ dent of intelligence or talent – one’s originality, typically to a degree that and ‘justice’ – or like ‘gravity’ and innate gifts. Genius is the trait of is associated with the achievement of ‘magnetism,’ for that matter) which being aware, in touch with, and new advances in a domain of knowl- we paste onto phenomena that we personally challenged by the context edge . . . Psychologists are converg- know are important, but don’t under- of one’s own life – by its fundamen- ing on a definition that emphasizes stand very well. Like gravity, context tal realities, with its possibilities and ble work, when we take up some art creativity and eminent achieve- has a mysterious causal force that we opportunities and limitations. The or practice seriously, when we work ment.” This definition, taken from find difficult to explain, though we personal challenge bit is crucial: In for a political cause, when we help to the Wikipedia article on genius, is often see its results. In speech and 1429, many French people felt that it run a community newspaper, or write correct about our current usage; but language, context gives the indi- would be good to drive the English articles for it. This is not the Earth- otherwise, to my mind, it is mistaken vidual words their specific meanings. back across the Channel, but Joan shaking genius of our great artists, in several different ways. In a human life, context first made us heard angels telling her to do it. It thinkers and leaders, but it falls on To begin with, genius is a quality, what we are as members of a certain became her personal mission to get that continuum. not a type of person. In the ancient species; then fertilized the ovum of it done. That is ‘genius’ as I under- It is the way to make a life interest- world, it was conceived as a personal one particular woman with the sperm stand it, and in the classical sense of ing and meaningful, accepting the spirit that guided one through life. of one particular man; then encour- the word – a spirit that guides that side effects that befall. It is to have We may say, very loosely, that some aged this zygote to develop into an moves. For the Greeks this was the the courage of your own values, person with a lot of this quality (e.g. embryo, a foetus, and then a newborn daemon, the person’s inward tutelary concerns, capabilities and limitations. Michaelangelo, Mozart or Einstein) human infant; and then gave this in- deity. The Romans called this inner It is to feel and know that, for your was ‘a genius,’ but this way of speak- fant what it needed to help it become deity a ‘genius,’ which is where our own life, you are the only audience ing conceals what is most significant an acceptable, functioning adult. Up word comes from. As Joan’s career that matters. and interesting about them: that in to a certain point, the infant’s context (and those of Giordano Bruno and each case, their great achievements was mostly its parents and immedi- Caravaggio) remind us, genius may Richard Ostrofsky, formerly of stemmed from a combination of tal- ate family, but gradually society run against rational self-interest and Second Thoughts Bookstore in ent, intellect, hard work and seren- took over as the growing child went even sanity as these are normally OOS, now lives in Montreal near dipity – the sheer happenstance of to school, made friends and then understood. On the other hand, David his daughter and grandchildren, living at a time and place where their moved out into the world. As an Hume, Bach and Rembrandt, were but still writes his monthly column gifts and efforts would bear fruit. adult, context is what has us doing also geniuses who lived quite nicely for OSCAR on whatever catches his There was no single personal trait all the things we do. We are more on the whole. interest. He can be reached at www. which made them geniuses. Without than puppets dancing on its strings, The thrust of this piece is that ge- secthoughts.com or reostrofsky@ talent, they might have worked hard, but not purely free spirits either. We nius is not an all-or-nothing proposi- gmail.com. but accomplished very little. Without live between these extremes – in a tion. Most people are blessed (and intellect, they might not have under- space of partial freedom, but also cursed) with some portion of it; and stood the significance of the work of contextual directedness. As Karl it can be developed to some extent. of their predecessors and contempo- Marx put it: “Men make their own The key, it seems, is to give yourself raries – and thus not seen the work history, but they do not make it as permission to be concerned with that remained for them to do, or the they please; they do not make it un- something larger than your own life, materials left with which to do it. der self-selected circumstances, but and then to follow your nose – to let Without the serendipity, born at a under circumstances existing already, your interests and areas of involve- different place and time, they would given and transmitted from the past. ment expand from there, accepting not have been the people they were The tradition of all dead generations the challenges that nor done the work they did. Without weighs like a nightmare on the brains come to hand and the education and training, without of the living.” But only sometimes the calculated risks Handy Mates the market which earned them a like a nightmare; sometimes too like these may involve. • • livelihood, without their efforts being a dream of heaven; and mostly just as We do this in a chimney repair rewarded in some way, they might a way of understanding our individu- familiar biologi- al realities. cal way when we •brickwork have done nothing at all. And finally, •stonework without the hard work, they could not Here we get to the nub of it: fall in love, and •restoration have developed their gifts. Thomas ‘Genius’ is the trait of mindset or when we become •stucco & parging Edison is credited with saying that character which puts us in touch with parents. We do it Frank Schmidt (613) 791-5656 “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and our individual reality, and helps us be when we under- [email protected] 99 percent perspiration,” and he was attentive to it. Most of us understand take some charita- right. our contextual realities only dimly Let’s take it from a different angle and superficially; but persons we completely: Genius is a character think of as having genius understand trait that most people have some of, theirs profoundly and with some that a few people have a lot of, and clarity. With this profound, clear that a very few, extraordinary persons understanding, their intellect and tal- possess in world-class abundance. ent finds something to work on and It can be learned, possibly even some drive to do that work. Often, taught, to some extent. Forced to but not always, other people notice define it, I would say it is the trait of the results and they become famous. seeing deeply into what is possible They are described as having been and needed in one’s place and time. extraordinarily ‘creative.’ But what Talent, intellect and hard work make gave them this ‘creativity’ in the first this trait fruitful, but genius itself is a place was a combination of drive (to capacity for attention or attunement do some work), a clear, deep atten- For a comprehensive overview, to the world you find around you. tiveness to context, and the intellect please visit our web site: It is a kind of inner listening and to grasp the understanding and work www.sandyhill.ca or call hearing – not just to the promptings of others and find connections with of self-interest, as we all do, but to one’s own. 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Glebe Fine Art Show: Art Must Be Enjoyed! By Eileen Durand the many award-winning return- ing ones. See the full list of artists and biographies at: www.glebe- I read recently a quote by Claude fineartshow.ca. Monet, the great French impres- An open café (Mato’s Café) will sionist : “Everyone discusses my art be offering soups, light lunches, and pretends to understand, as if it beverages and desserts throughout were necessary to understand, when the show hours (10:00 am to 4:30 it is simply necessary to love...” pm every day). Free admission and Before anyone becomes an art door prizes will provide additional collector, it might be suggested to incentives to visit. Mark your cal- visit galleries, go to vernissages, endar to attend this great art event. talk to artists and knowledgeable The artists have been preparing this friends in view of better under- exhibition for the past year. What standing the art world and the you will see is the result of their investment you are about to make. creativity and the transformation However, the most important of their hopes, dreams, fears and thing is that the person enjoys and ideas into a physical form. Not only loves the artworks that he or she is will they show the culmination of considering for purchase. If such a their efforts and hours spent in their connection exists, the buyer will be studio perfecting these artworks pleased with the artworks for years but, as artists, they are somewhat to come! courageous to expose themselves An opportunity to enjoy, appre- and their soul to the public at large. ciate and purchase fine artworks It is part of the unveiling of their art is coming to the Glebe on the pieces. week-end of September 17 & 18. As one art teacher said to her as- The event is associated with the piring students: “ Your art nurtures 11th annual Glebe Fine Arts Show the creative soul in all who view (GFAS), which will be held at 175 it and forever enriches the lives Third Avenue, in The Glebe Com- of those who own it.” In the end, munity Centre. come to the Glebe Fine Arts Show The visitors will view a variety of and enjoy the art! media used by the 30 juried artists, such as oils, acrylics and waterco- lours, but also mixed media, pastel, embroidery, glass painting and fine art photography prints. This year, a number of new artists will be exhibiting, in addition to

The Glebe Centre Will Host First Annual Wine and Food Pairing Evening By Tracy Crowder courses, each complemented by a pair of expertly chosen wines The Glebe Centre is celebrating designed to enhance your meal. 130 years of caring for seniors this You will truly enjoy every bite, and year, and what better way to cel- perhaps discover a new favorite ebrate than with a new and exciting wine along the way! fundraising event that will benefit Bring a friend or two and join us the clients we serve! for a wonderful evening in support On Saturday, October 22nd The of the Glebe Centre’s programs and Glebe Centre will be hosting our services. Proceeds from this fund- first annual wine and food pairing raising event will benefit the 254 evening at Abbotsford House, a residents and over 700 community beautiful heritage building located clients that we serve. Tickets are at 950 Bank St., starting at 5:30 pm. $100 and are available from Tracy For a fun and informative eve- at [email protected] or ning join us for this extraordinary 613-238-2727 ext. 316, at Abbots- culinary event. Glebe’s own award ford House reception, or online at winning Sommelier Phil Nicholson www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ will team up with The Glebe Cen- glebe-centre-inc/events/1st-annual- tre’s Red Seal Chef Steve Wright as harvest-wine-and-food-pairing- they celebrate the season’s bounty evening of locally sourced foods delight- fully paired with inspiring wines. Tracy Crowder is the Fund and Come hungry and thirsty: Steve Development Officer at The Glebe and Phil will offer five tasting Centre The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 27

IN THE GLEBE Abbotsford is Gearing up for a Fabulous Fall Season relaxation and calmness. It begins and the Brain: Optimizing Cognitive delve into the music of some of the By Pat Goyeche with gentle stretching, sun salutations Health and Function”. This presenta- world’s greatest classical artists. or modified movements, depending tion is all about prevention for those Abbotsford’s doors are always The doors are open…let the Abbots- on fitness levels. Using props from who are “middle aged” and con- open to the public and cater to the ford games begin! home, such as pillows, blocks and cerned about their long term goals for interest and need of those 55+. (Mon- Fun and games are always on offer blankets, we move into a series of healthy aging. This series of lectures Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) Please feel at Abbotsford: add to the mix some easily accessible poses designed to takes place on Wednesday afternoons welcome to come in any time to tour challenging physical fitness regimes, open up the heart and mind, improve at 1 pm at Abbotsford. You can look the centre, meet up with a friend, intellectually stimulating presenta- flexibility and quality of sleep. It is for the complete list of speakers and/or make a new one. Buy a cof- tions and creative pastimes and you especially beneficial to those experi- online (page 17 of the Fall Program fee or tea and a muffin in the dining have a season worth celebrating and encing insomnia or anxiety.” Guide) or pick up the list at Abbots- room anytime as well as lunch by sharing. We also have the “Mindfulness in ford’s reception. We ask that you registration on Tuesdays and Thurs- We will do just that on Thursday Action” class this fall. We want our register in advance for these popular days at noon. We actively encour- September 8th from 9 am - 4 pm participants to fully actualize the ide- lectures at reception. The cost is age participation in our many clubs, with our Open House. The day will als of mindfulness in their daily lives. $2.00 and includes tea/coffee and a classes and pastimes. Consider this include a special presentation of ‘The Zsophia Grandpierre will be back to treat! These presentations are open to your personal invitation to visit…and Spirit of Dance’ (5 local Indigenous help us achieve a greater awareness the general public. stay a while. We promote loitering! artists) with Pow Wow dance styles and curiosity in our daily experi- We have had a number of popular Abbotsford is your community sup- set to the “heartbeat of the drum”, ences. programming initiatives at Abbots- port centre for Adults 55+. We are the concluding with a special contem- We will be offering a full range ford over the years and many of our community programs of The Glebe porary hoop dance and as well as of fitness classes for varied levels music based programs have been Centre Inc., a charitable, not-for-prof- a friendship dance. (free tickets at of ability and agility this fall. Of particularly successful. We will be it, organization which includes a 254 reception but limited seating for the particular note is a 12 week series of continuing our Abbotsford Music bed long term care home. Find out 1:30 pm performance). workshops titled “The Full Body”, Project with Chris White, as well as a more about our services by dropping Drop in anytime that day to meet where our knowledgeable instructor new course called: “Build an Instru- by 950 Bank Street (the old stone fellow 55+ folks who come to Lisa Gaudamuz leads the sessions ment and Learn to Play It!” Chris house) Mon-Fri 9-4 pm, telephoning Abbotsford for varied classes and that concentrate of the many parts of will lead this group on Thursday 613-230-5730 or by checking out all courses. Buy a book from one of your our bodies that require special atten- afternoons. You will build your own of The Glebe Centre facilities and local authors/members, experience tion as we age. Some of the sessions “bilele” (two string ukulele), decorate community programs on our website the music they have made, stained to note are; “Sciatica Prevention it, and then learn to play it. www.glebecentre.ca glass projects, art and pottery as well and Rehabilitation”, “Strengthen New this fall is, “Classical Music as demonstrations of classes such as and Stretch Lower Spine”, “Plantar Appreciation” with local pianist and Pat Goyeche Coordinator of Tai Chi. Come and see this beautiful Fasciitis Prevention and Rehabilita- teacher Jono Hamer-Wilson on Tues- Community Programs for the Glebe tion” and “Snow Safety Walking and day afternoons. Know more about the Centre Community Programs at centre and the folks who come here 4_75x3_75-AUG_SEPT_2016_AD_final.ai 1 2016-07-18 2:49:31 PM from the greater Ottawa community Lifting Tips”, to name but 4 of 12 artists, find out what to listen for and Abbotsford. to make it vibrant. sessions. Participants can register The fall program guide is now for individual sessions through the available at Abbotsford (the old stone reception desk. th house across from Lansdowne Park), Abbotsford is celebrating its 10 registration for the fall programming Anniversary of the popular “Learn & begins on Friday August 26th. You Explore Speakers’ Series” which has can also pick up a copy of the guide attracted a wide range of speakers at Sunnyside Library. to the podium. This fall Lori Della New programming for this term Malva C.Psych., Neuropsychologist includes “Restorative Yoga” with with the Psychology Department of Rhona Einbinder-Miller: “This the Ottawa Hospital will be returning course is designed to encourage deep for a repeat presentation of “Aging

2 4 24th Annual Open Studio Contemporary Visual Art Vernissage: Open Studio continues on: September 22 2016, 6 to 9 pm September 23, 6 to 9pm September 24 and 25, 11am to 5pm 951 Gladstone Avenue in Ottawa September 30, 6 to 9pm www.enrichedbreadartists.com October 1 and 2, 11am to 5pm For special events visit our website.

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TASTY TIDBITS FROM TRILLIUM BAKERY A Sizzling Graduation: Mother Nature Gave us the Sizzle; The School Gave us the Steak By Jocelyn LeRoy know them in the future. The morn- My grand-daughter wins top prize ing features many speeches, brief, for English and is runner-up for the No wool-gathering. No yawning. Not impressive and heart-felt. international “global” award for her Recipe today. These kids have enjoyed many work in Africa. She beams. And then, I’ve been to many graduations: advantages and learned many skills: after the formal ceremonies conclude, grade 6, grade 8, grade 12, college high academic accomplishment, in- we take photos, and the grads, fol- Pumpkin Pie and university. Each time, it was a stilled confidence, increased compas- lowing long Ashbury tradition, yank Big Day, dreamed about and hoped sion for the world around them. All off their ties and throw them up in the for, signaling a leap into the beyond. tools for living, much needed in the air. Some ties even land in treetops. Ingredients Some of my family have been vale- days to come. My daughter grabs one of the tram- dictorians. One gave a speech liken- A gentleman in a straw hat cir- pled ties to save in case her daughter • 425 g pumpkin purée ing her entire grade 1 to 6 experience culates among the rows, offering wants a reminder of the love, sweat, • 2 cups whipping cream to a big ice cream sundae. Carefully glasses of water to the guests but not tears and money that led to this day. • 2 large eggs dissecting the ice cream treat, she the students, who must be sweating I smile as I watch my grand-daughter • ½ to 1 cup brown sugar, managed to wake up the many dozy in their ties and blazers. The guests admire her framed diploma, carefully according to taste parents sweltering in the closed are a rainbow of fashion; occasion- turning it end over end. • 1 tsp cinnamon gymnasium. Her speech was quirky, ally a flutter of silk whispers in an She looks on top of the world. And • 1 tsp ginger cute and polished with a natural intermittent small breeze. Some fan that’s the way I feel. • ½ tsp nutmeg shine. Little did we know this would their faces with the printed programs. • ½ tsp cloves be the first of many a “spoken word” Others take real handkerchiefs from Jocelyn LeRoy is the owner/manager • ½ tsp salt from her. After having “ice-cream- pockets and purses and dab at the of Trillium Bakery in Old Ottawa sundaed” her way through middle- rivulets caught on eyebrows. South since 1980. Directions school, she took on the challenges But, in spite of the many speeches, awards and grads picking up their di- of Ashbury, and today is Graduation 1. Mix well. plomas, all the guests keep clapping Day. 2. Pour into 3 large pie shells. enthusiastically, sometimes shouting One hundred forty-seven teenagers 3. Bake at 350º F for “Bravo.” To me, this atmosphere is and their families from 27 countries approximately 40 minutes like that at the Queen’s Plate or the roast on garden chairs outdoors on until set. this blistering Saturday morning. Governor-General’s Garden Party. Despite the heat, there is an air of All the graduates, who have risen to jubilation, pride and real hope for the meet expectations of instructors and future, not only for these graduates parents alike, have every right to be but also for those lucky enough to proud. The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 29

OPINION Did We Get on the Right Train Ottawa? By Eleanor Willner-Fraser finished.” Another negative aspect is the cost: I don’t like taking the bus – I should $5.1 billion. On the bright side, the admit that from the start. When I LRT will have lower operating costs have to stand, I always feel like I’m than buses, because the trains are going to fall over, crashing into other higher-capacity and require fewer passengers and making a fool of operators. myself. As a result of the LRT, there will The Transitway is getting old – also be changes in Ottawa transit. it was built in 1983. Its signs are There will be no more express routes. fading, turning more pink than red, The resulting loss in revenue means but it seems to me that it still does that there will be a rejigging of the its job okay – getting most people fare structure. where they want to go in a reasonable There will be far fewer buses amount of time. downtown, including a 90% reduc- In our society, there is a continual tion in the number of buses on Slater push to improve and move forward, and Albert. The LRT tunnel will as well as a distaste for old things. I reduce congestion and gridlock. This was curious, however, whether the increased downtown capacity must currently under-construction light be given to pedestrians and cyclists, rail transit (LRT) is actually progress. so that commuters don’t see it as an How is it better than what we have excuse to drive. now? I hope that someday Ottawa will be I did some research, and one thing a city where it’s entirely possible to I noticed right away is that it is dif- live without a car, and to me the LRT ficult to find information beyond the seems like it might be the start of same promotional statistics about in- that. At least it’s a stylish start. creased ridership and fewer vehicles on the road. Eleanor Willner-Fraser is starting The CBC has a webpage for track- her first year at the University of ing the LRT, which has pictures of King’s College and hopes to someday live in a Canada where the Green current Transitway stations and what tario has phased out coal power. Seen dent of Transport Action Canada, the Party has a chance at winning. their LRT counterparts will look as faster and more comfortable, the disruptions could lead to more com- like, a collection of before-and-after LRT has a better image than the bus. muters taking cars: “There’s always pictures of sorts. The Transitway If the LRT can attract new riders, it the danger that they won’t come back pictures generally have grey-ish skies will take cars off the road, again de- to public transit when the system is and few people. In contrast, the LRT creasing its environmental impact. pictures tend to have cheery blue The downtown underground skies and many successful-looking tunnel will make the LRT more people. reliable downtown by bypassing Only at In my opinion, the LRT is like traffic, weather, and traffic lights. Justin Trudeau. I don’t want to get Although there will be fewer down- caught up in the excitement and to town stations, the fact that they will blindly accept it because it is shiny be underground will allow for direct and so much more pleasant than underground connections to major what came before. I want to accept downtown office buildings. it because it has proven itself to be Stage 1 of the LRT will run from the best option for Ottawa’s transit Tunney’s Pasture to Blair Road and future. will connect to the O-Train at Bay- wow! I am mostly concerned about view. Stage 2 will expand west to whether the LRT is an improvement Bayshore, southwest to Baseline, and environmentally, but I also looked at east to Trim Road – plus south to some of its other effects. Bowesville, with a link to the airport. Paper Yard The Transitway is already over- When people are in a narrow band of burdened. This will only get worse Ottawa, they won’t have to wait for a Waste Bag as Ottawa’s population grows – by particular bus. They can just hop on Five Pack 2031, the city’s population is expect- the next train. ed to increase by 30%, with 68% of The LRT will connect with lo- that growth expected to occur outside cal buses at various stations and only .99¢ the Greenbelt, in an area that will not with the Transitway at end stations. Maximum 10 bags per person be fully-served by the LRT. It would I wonder if that will discourage th be one thing if we could just add suburban residents from taking the Valid until Sept. 25 more buses, but there is simply no LRT – having to take a bus and then room for more buses on the down- the LRT. People don’t tend to like Kid is not town section of the Transitway. Qual- transfers. Assuming that the trains included! ity and reliability of public transit run frequently, the annoyance level of will begin to deteriorate. the transfers will all depend on how The LRT has a higher capacity frequently the buses run. to transport people than buses do, But we aren’t there yet. Right now #4440-714 because each train is the equivalent we’re at the stage where the whole of eight articulated (accordion) buses. city seems to be torn apart by con- This means, however, that some bus struction, LRT and otherwise, expos- drivers will be laid off. ing ugly entrails to the world. Traf- Diesel-fuelled buses are being re- fic headaches now so that there are 736 Bank St. at Second 613 234-6353 placed by electric LRT trains, which fewer headaches in the future, right? CapitalHH@GlebeHH are powered by clean energy, as On- But according to David Jeanes, presi- Page 30 The OSCAR l September 2016

COMPUTER TRICKS AND TIPS This n’ That By Malcolm and John Harding, of Back to school specials are right up there with email provider that has been hacked and not you, Compu-Home Black Friday and Boxing Day in computer sales. It and that there is virtually nothing that you could is true that some pretty decent prices can be found, have done to prevent the attack. The only effec- but always make sure you are comparing oranges tive suggestion that we have is for everyone to The Windows 10 Upgrade frenzy has run its and oranges. Big sales are also traditionally the go to the trouble of creating a personal salutation course. Windows 10 is no longer free; anyone now time for manufacturers and retailers to dump their or signature that your correspondents will learn wishing to upgrade will have to pay from $119 to end-of-line models and while a computer that to expect in every message you send, so that it is $199, depending on the version that they choose. satisfied your needs last month will certainly still obvious that a message isn’t really from you if the If you missed the upgrade opportunity it is worth satisfy your needs next month, (and it’s always distinctive items are missing. If you are hacked, noting that Microsoft will support Windows 7 questionable whether most of us need the cutting go immediately to the settings page of your email until 2020 and Windows 8.1 until 2023 and so it is edge whoop-de-do) you should at least be aware account and change your password, so that the bad probably questionable logic to think about paying of the fact that the price may not actually be the guys can’t escalate the attack. a lot if your current Operating System is behaving bargain of a lifetime that the flyer suggests. We Microsoft Office 2016 is available on a sub- satisfactorily. modestly recommend another look at our “Buying scription basis, starting at approximately $100 Note that upgrade and update are two different a New Computer” column that was published here per year, or it can be purchased outright at a list processes. The change in Operating System from a few months ago and can still be found at www. price of $150 or more. There are many features Windows 7 to Windows 10 was an upgrade; the compu-home.com/blog. and variations in the different versions that may regular tweaks and improvements that publishers One feature that is worth special consideration entice you one way or the other, but we think a lot make available every once in a while are updates – on a new computer is whether or not it has an opti- of users and sales people are missing the point: If the program stays the same, but minor changes are cal disk drive. CDs and DVDs are used so rarely you already own a copy of Office, and if you are incorporated. Windows 10 updates will continue now that many computers don’t have that drive taking out of service the machine on which it is for the life of the program and they are usually no anymore, but there are occasional users who are installed, you have the right to re-install that older big deal. Allow them to deploy whenever they are disappointed to discover that it wasn’t included. version on the new computer and all that you need offered. Another feature that you should be aware of is is the 25-digit Authentication Key that came with it whether or not the computer has at least one USB originally. Put away your chequebook. 3.0 port. USB 3.0 is vastly faster than its predeces- Go to compu-home.com/blog for an archive of sors and having even one port for copying files is our columns (including this one) and lots more an important time saver for people who do a lot of tech-related articles. There is a space right after copying or backing up. each item for you to make comments and sugges- Boy, is it ever embarrassing when your email tions, and ask questions. You can even sign up for account is hacked and messages supposedly from automatic updates. Have a look at compu-home. you (but not really) go out to friends, relations and com/blog soon or call us at 613-731-5954 to share customers. We had that unenviable experience in your opinions and suggest subjects for future early August and it’s not fun! Fortunately, most columns. Our email address is info@compu-home. people nowadays realize that it is actually your com.

Contributing Toward Canada’s Future in 2017

By Gail Stewart Canadians, in community. Another involves projects large In 2017 Canadians will mark the and small, everything from plant- 150th anniversary of Confedera- ing a tree to working on possible tion. This year-long “sesquicen- contributions by Canada to world tennial” event creates an unusual problems. opportunity for us to assess our In the coming year we have an present condition, consider our opportunity, not unlike that of the future and learn from our past. colonists who worked for Con- It is also an occasion to encour- federation in 1867, and also the age one another to take personal citizens whose spirit and energy in initiatives, individually or with marking its Centennial made 1967 others, that will contribute toward such a turning point in our history. the Canada of today and tomor- As participants today in a grow- row. ing sense of Canadian community, One early and important activity let’s seize the sesquicentennial as is simply to talk together, in com- an occasion to look around us and munity: to share our hopes and look ahead. “It’s 2017: let’s talk.” concerns. Conversations among The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 31

CARLETON CORNER

Homecoming Events success of varsity sports at Carleton, Order of Canada mer, Carleton students led numerous From Sept. 12 to 17, Carleton will will be Duncan Watt, Vice-President This summer, three members of the week-long educational day camps be hosting its fourth annual Throw- (Finance and Administration) at Car- Carleton community received the Or- that enabled school-age children and back week, a yearly homecoming leton University. der of Canada. Carleton faculty mem- youth to learn more about technol- celebration of Carleton’s rich history On Sept. 16, also as part of Throw- ber Elaine Keillor was recognized her ogy, engineering and science. All and its many academic achievements. back festivities, the Faculty of Public work as a musicologist and historian instructors are engineering students Carleton community members will Affairs will offer its annual FPA Cur- of Canada’s musical heritage. Car- and a few had previously been camp- have the opportunity to reconnect and rents Lecture. This year’s presenta- leton alumna Zita Cobb was cited ers themselves. Virtual Ventures reminisce at a variety of exciting and tion will be Leap to Where? Elements for her work as a social entrepreneur will also be offering fall and winter engaging events. This year’s home- of a Canadian Climate Policy that whose efforts have helped revive programming for young scientists coming will feature lectures, discus- could be Both Feasible and Enough. the communities of Fogo Island and and engineers. sion panels, athletic events, reunions, Presented by alum Thomas Homer- Change Islands, Nfld. Glenda Yeates, recognition receptions and more. Dixon, the public lecture will exam- a former Carleton board member, Carleton Corner is written by Athletics will host its 2016 Hall of ine different approaches to Canadian received the order for her public ser- Carleton University’s Department Fame on Thursday, Sept. 15 to induct climate change policy. Homer-Dixon vice and contributions to maintaining of University Communications. As five new members – Nordic skier is the Centre for International Gov- and improving Canadian health care. your community university, Carleton Wayne Dustin, who competed at two ernance Innovation Chair of Global has many exciting events of interest Olympics, soccer player Michael La- Systems at the Balsillie School with Virtual Ventures Summer Camp to Old Ottawa South. For more nos, basketball player Niki Majid and the University of Waterloo. Carleton’s research-intensive information about upcoming events, hockey player Wayne Small. This For the full list of homecoming Faculty of Engineering and Design please go to carleton.ca/events. year’s builder inductee, a category events, go to: carleton.ca/throwback. hosted the 22nd year of the nationally- which recognizes those in various recognized Virtual Ventures summer sectors who have contributed to the camp series. Throughout the sum-

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Diversification is Still Important www.edwardjones.com for Retirees By Bob Jamieson, CFP are reasonably good that you could be retired for two, or possibly even three, During your working years, your primary decades. If that’s the case, then you will investment goal is generally growth – you have to deal with a threat to your lifestyle need your money to grow so that you that you might not have considered: infla- can eventually afford the comfortable tion. We’ve had low inflation for several retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. years, but that could change in the future. But when you retire, should you change Consider this: Even at a relatively low 3% course and adjust your investment strat- inflation rate, prices double roughly every egy from “offense” to “defense”? 25 years. And depending on your personal Actually, it’s not quite that simple. To needs and spending patterns, your person- begin with, even while you are work- al inflation rate might be even higher. Retirement: ing, you don’t want your portfolio to be To protect yourself against inflation, completely filled with growth-oriented you will find that investments such as Live it on your terms. investments, such as stocks. If it were, bonds and GICs are typically not much The idea of retirement is not the same for everyone. you would likely be taking on a degree of help. In fact, in a low-rate environment, investment risk that’s too high, because, your returns on these investments may Maybe you plan to start a second career or work as you may know, stocks will fluctuate not even keep up with inflation, much part time. Or maybe you look forward to volunteer- in price – sometimes significantly. And if less keep you ahead of it. That’s not to ing or enjoying your favourite hobbies. But what- you only own stocks, you could take a big say they have no value – they can pro- ever your idea of retirement is, do it on your terms. hit during a market downturn. That’s why vide you with an income stream and help you need to have an array of investments lower your overall investment risk. To help you do this, let’s sit down and talk. This will – stocks, bonds and so on. By spreading But to defend your purchasing power, help us better understand what you want to do in your investment dollars this way, you can you will still need some growth potential retirement and develop the right retirement plan to give yourself more opportunities for suc- in your investment portfolio during your help you get there. cess while reducing the impact of vola- retirement years. Your exact percentage of tility on your portfolio. (Keep in mind, stocks and other growth-oriented invest- Don’t wait. Call me today to get started ments will depend on a variety of factors though, that diversification, by itself, on your retirement. can’t guarantee profits or protect against – your projected longevity, other sources all losses.) of income, family situation, risk tolerance Now, let’s fast-forward to your retire- and so on. You may want to consult with ment date. Once you retire, you may a financial professional to ensure that your portfolio mix is suitable for your need to look at your investment portfolio  somewhat differently – instead of “build- needs.  ing it up,” you may now want to think of Many things may change in your life  when you retire – but the need for invest-  “making it last.” So, your first impres-  sion might be that instead of maintaining ment diversification is not one of them.  the diversified portfolio you had when If you would like to review your invest-  you were working, you need to switch to ments in light of the above, please give predominantly “safe” investments, such me a call at 613-526-3030. as bonds and Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), to reduce the risk of Bob Jamieson, CFP, www.edwardjones. losing principal. ca/bob-jamieson, Edward Jones, Member And such a strategy might indeed be Canadian Investor Protection Fund. effective – if your retirement were only Member – Canadian going to last a year or so. But the chances Investor Protection Fund Page 32 The OSCAR l September 2016

SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Sunnyside Branch Mighty Girls Book Club Wednesdays, 6:30 pm (60 min.): comfortably retire? This interactive Ottawa Public Library A children’s book club focused September 14 & 28 small group workshop will help 1049 Bank Street, Ottawa on exploring brave, strong and attendees walk through a number 613-730-1082, intelligent girls in books. Mothers or Conversations Among Canadians of simple calculations so that Adult Services, ext 22 other special women are encouraged In this program, we will continue to they can find their own personal Children’s Services, ext 29 to accompany their child. Ages 8 & share our experience, knowledge, financial number. You will gain a up. Registration. reflections and ideas relevant to life clearer understanding of how close CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Monday, 6:30 pm (60 min.): in Canada, past, present and future, you are to achieving a comfortable September 26 doing so with a sense of community retirement. Presented in partnership Babytime among Canadians and with others in with Graham Fallis, Senior Wealth For babies and their parents or TEEN PROGRAMS the world. Advisor and Director, Wealth caregiver with stories, rhymes, songs Wednesdays, 2:00 pm (120 min.): Management at Scotia Wealth and games. 0-18 months. Drop In. TAG (Teen Advisory September 14 – December 14 Management. Tuesdays, 2:15 pm (30 min.) Group) September Meeting Thursday, September 22, 6:30 pm (90 September 13 – December 6 Attention Sunnyside Teens! Join our Knit & Knatter min.) new Teen Advisory Group and have a Have you always wanted to learn to say in which programs, activities and Toddlertime knit or improve your skills? Come ADULT BOOK CLUBS For toddlers and a parent or caregiver services will be offered to youth and to Sunnyside and bring your knitting also help plan and implement them. with stories, rhymes, songs and needles and yarn to begin or share Second Friday Adult Book Club Ages 14-18. To join, stop by the games. Ages 18-35 months. Drop In. your project. Enjoy conversation and Meet new people and join in stimu- branch or apply at Ottawa.ca Please choose only Tuesday or a cup of tea while you knit! Drop-in. lating discussions on selected titles Friday, 4:00 pm (120 min.): Thursday for each session. Wednesdays, 12:30 pm (120 min.): in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere September 16 Tuesdays, 10:15 am (30 min.) September 14 & 28 every second Friday of the month. September 13 – December 6 Newcomers are welcome. Totally Tubular Tuesdays OR Conversation en français September title: The Remedy: Robert An open, inclusive, fun place to hang Thursdays, 10:15 am (30 min.) Improve your spoken French and Koch, Arthur Conan Doyle, and the out, meet people, procrastinate, play September 15 – December 8 meet new friends in a relaxed setting. Quest to Cure Tuberculosis by Goetz, games, explore your artistic side, or Intermediate level required. Drop in. Thomas just be! Open to all 13 to 17 yrs. Family Storytime (Bilingual) Thursdays, 6:30 pm (60 min.): Friday, 2:00 pm (60 min.): Tuesdays, 4:00 pm (60 min.): Stories, rhymes and songs for September 15 – December 15 September 9 children of all ages and a parent or September 13 – December 20 caregiver. The Writing Workshop Mystery Book Club ADULT PROGRAMS Drop in. An opportunity for writers of fiction, Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Contes, comptines et chansons pour non-fiction, poetry, and experimental Share the enjoyment of good A Word in les enfants de tout âges et un parent forms to gather. Our emphasis will mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us once a month to learn a few ou gardien. be on developing works-in-progress Join us for discussion usually every words in Arabic while discussing Programme portes ouvertes. for publication. The workshop will third Friday of the month. Arabic culture and customs Wednesdays 10:15 am / mercredi provide writers with encouragement September title: Nemesis by Jo Nesbo throughout the Middle East. Get a 10h15 (30 min.) and constructive criticism from their Friday, 2:00 pm (60 min.): September taste of this fascinating language September 14 – December 7 /14 peers. Author/Facilitator: Michael F. 16 septembre – 7 décembre and culture, shared by a diverse Stewart: http://michaelfstewart.com population of 420 million people on Monday, 6:00 pm (120 min.): European Book Club earth. Silly Saturdays at Sunnyside / On September 19 Join us for the ultimate armchair Wednesday, 6:30 pm (60 min.): s’amuse les samedis à Sunnyside travel around Europe. The European September 7 Each week there will be board Weekly Drop-in for 2017 Projects Book Club is offered in partnership games, Lego, crafts or another As the 150th anniversary of with European Union National Ebooks and More: Drop-in Help activity. / Chaque semaine il y Confederation in 2017 draws near, Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) Sessions aura des jeux de société, Lego, du some Canadians are suggesting we in Ottawa to promote European Drop in with your device to bricolage, ou une autre activité. Drop mark the occasion with projects authors and their works. A book title troubleshoot or to learn about in / Programme portes ouvertes. large and small, focused on our past, from an EU country is selected for different types of digital content Saturdays, 1:00 pm (180 min.) present or future. A workshop for discussion each month. Newcomers you can download from the library Les samedis, 13 h (180 min.) : people to discuss, brainstorm or work are welcome. website. September 17 – December 17 / 17 on their projects. September title: TBA Fridays, 3:00 pm (120 min.): septembre – 17 décembre Saturdays, 10:00 am (120 min.): Wednesday, 6:00 pm (120 min.): September 9 & 23 September 24 – December 17 September 21 Home-Schoolers’ Happening English Conversation Group Join us for an afternoon of board Techno Buddies Sunnyside Adult Book Club Practice English and meet new games, LEGO, cards & fun for home- Have a one-on-one session with a Join in stimulating discussions friends in a relaxed and friendly schooled children and their families, teen volunteer to learn about latest on selected titles in a friendly and environment. Beginner level happening every week! Drop-in / social media platforms. Participants relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday welcome! Programme portes ouvertes must have some knowledge of using of the month. Tuesdays, 5:00 pm (120 min.): Thursdays, 12:00 pm (180 min.) / a computer. September title: The Elegance of the September 13 – December 13 Les jeudis, 12h (180 min.) : Date & Time TBA Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery September 15 – December 8 / 15 Friday, 2:00 pm (60 min.): September Science Cafés with Carleton septembre – 8 décembre ADULT SPECIAL PROGRAMS 30 University CHILDREN’S BOOK CLUBS Explore science through Science French Provincial Countryside Cafés offered by Carleton Join Alex Bissett on a photographic Club de lecture en français pour les University’s Faculty of Science. Each journey through Toulouse, Dordogne, enfants / French Book Club for Kids café begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 20 Loire, Normandy and Giverny, Aimez-vous lire en français? Venez minute talk by a scientist followed ending in Paris. à notre club de lecture en français by a 40-minute open question and Thursday, September 15, 7:00 pm (75 pour les enfants. Ils doivent être answer period. Come and join us for min.) accompagnés d’un adulte. Âgés 8 – a lively discussion around a scientific 10. Inscription requise issue of the day. Be prepared to be Find Your Dollar Figure Monday, 6:30 pm (60 min.): informed, engaged and even amused, Do you have a clear idea of September 19 as Carleton’s professors share their scientific discoveries with you. how much money you need to The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 33

AROUND TOWN

Annual Fish Fry and Silent Auction Friday September 23 at St. Thomas the Organic Master Gardener Course. Saturdays, October 22 to December 3, Apostle Church, 2345 Alta Vista Drive (beside the Fire Station) from 5 pm to 9:30-4:30. Understand the connections between soil, plant, human and 7 pm. Take-out available. Adults $15, children $8. Advance tickets available environmental health in this inspiring course! at Church office weekday mornings. 613-733-0336. $720+HST (Save $50 if you register by September 23 with Discount Code OttOMG) For more information and to register visit http://www.cog.ca/our- Art Lending Of Ottawa presents its Fall exhibition of visual arts. Lease, services/OMG/ lease to purchase or purchase original fine art at reasonable prices. Local artists. Large selection of works. Saturday, September 3,10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Ottawa Newcomers Club. Our club is a social organization which helps RA Centre - Outaouais Room, East entrance, 2451 Riverside Drive. Free women new to our city, or those who have experienced a significant life admission. Free parking. www.artlendingofottawa.ca change, to adjust by meeting women of similar interests and to develop friendships by participating in a variety of group activities. More information The Ottawa Brahms Choir welcomes new members for all voice parts for the is available on our website at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca Come and join us at season 2016-17. Rehearsals start Monday September 12, from 7-9:30 pm at our Open House on September 15th 5-8 pm at the Ottawa Public Library on Southminster United Church, Parlour room, at Aylmer and Bank St. Good Merivale Road in the Boardroom. We would love to welcome you to our city! pitch and sight reading an asset. First concert takes place on December 4th in which we celebrate works by Mozart. For further info please consult www. Ottawa Quakers hold a largely silent Meeting for Worship, Sunday mornings ottawabrahmschoir.ca, Tel. 613-828-0372. at 10:30am, 91A Fourth Avenue in the Glebe. Newcomers welcome!

Cantonese and Mandarin JK-8 classes at St Anthony School on Saturday The RA Curling Club is hosting an information night on Wednesday, mornings resume September 10th. Enroll after 9 am on-site, with a $10 school September 14th for anyone who is interested in joining a Club or taking board fee for the year. Visit us at www.chinghua.ca Curling lessons this fall. The Event will be held in the Chartwell Lounge from 7 to 9 pm. This Fall, the RA Curling Club is offering three instructional Capital Carousels Round Dance Club, learn ballroom dancing the easy way. programs. “Round Dancing” takes the stress out of ballroom dancing as an experienced • On Friday, September 23 Daytime Division, of the RA Curling Club begins Cuer guides you through the dance by announcing the next steps in advance. a instructional 12-week program at 10:30 am. Each class is 2 hours in All dancers execute the same movement at the same time, taking a load off duration, with the last hour being on the ice. The fee is $200 plus HST. For the dancer who normally leads. Beginner lessons will take you through basic further information, contact Tim Sookocheff ([email protected] ) or Fred rhythms such as Two Step and Waltz. As you progress, you will also get the Welling ([email protected]) chance to learn other rhythms such as Cha Cha, Foxtrot and Rumba. Lessons • On Monday, September 26, the Evening Division, of the RA Centre Curling are $5/person and the first lesson is free. Lessons are on Thursday afternoons Club, Rookie Rockers 12 week instructional begins at 8:30 pm. Each from 1 – 3 pm beginning on Thursday, September 8 and running through class is 2 hours in duration, with the last hour being on the ice. The fee is until December 1, 2016 in the Church Hall of Parkdale United Church, $285 plus HST. For further information, contact Susan Lamb (susan lamb. 429 Parkdale Ave. For information contact: Susan and Doug Connors @ [email protected]) 613-634-3384 or e-mail: [email protected] or Pat Black @ 613- • On Monday, September 26, the Ladies Daytime Division, of the RA Curling 723-3033 or e-mail: [email protected] Or go to: http://learningcreations.ca/ Club begins their instructional program with an welcome information CapitalCarousels/what-is-round-dancing/ section at 9:30 am. Two hour instructional classes begin on September 28, and continue on September 30, October 5 and October 7. There is no fee. Friends of the Farm Annual General Meeting September 21 from 7 to 9 For further information, contact Nicole Menzies ([email protected]) pm. Public is welcome, membership not required. Guest speaker is Dr. Renate Sander-Regier on “The Once and Future Garden” Join us for an The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) – Ottawa Chapter interactive session on the roles and contributions of gardens and gardening Season Opener will be Monday, September 19th from 7 to 8:30pm at the to our communities. Meeting and presentation at K.W. Neatby Bldg with Ottawa City Hall, Jean Pigott Place and we would invite all women, whether free parking. To register for this free event call 613-230-3276 or info@ they have a degree or not, to join us. friendsofthefarm.ca GMSOlderOpenGROscarNov16.pdf 1 2016-06-21 3:58 PM

Friends of the Farm Used Book Drop Off October 22 from 10 am to 3 pm. Save your books and re-gift them for a great cause. Please note we do not accept magazines, textbooks, or encyclopaedia. Drive up to Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230-3276 www.friendsofthefarm.ca

Looking for a fun activity set to music, why not try modern square dancing? New dancers (couples or singles), will be welcomed (free) by the Meri Squares at 470 Roosevelt Avenue (Westminster Presbyterian Church) on Tuesday, September 13 and/or 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. For more information, call: Harold or Wendy at 613-731- 6538.

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Are you a parent looking for home daycare? A caregiver with space M in your daycare? Come to a Child Care Connection meeting on Y Monday, September 12th or October 17th at the Ottawa Public Library Sunnyside Branch (1049 Bank St) from 7-8 p.m. For more informationCM regarding this meeting or other meetings around the city please go toMY www.ccprn.com or call 613-749-5211 Ext. 24. CY

CMY Just Voices Choir is on the lookout for new members! Just Voices is a community-oriented activist choir in Ottawa. We use our voices to K celebrate life, inspire social change and contribute to movements for social and environmental justice, peace, racial and gender equality, and struggles against violence, war and poverty. We seek to challenge the status quo through engaging and energizing music, and we encourage the wider community to join us in raising our voices and opening our minds to the possibility of a better world! Do you love to sing? Are you passionate about social and environmental justice? Consider joining Just Voices! We meet every Wednesday (Sept-June) from 7-9 pm at the Bronson Centre, 222 Bronson Avenue. See: www.justvoices. ca Page 34 The OSCAR l September 2016

LANDSCAPING Solid Hardscape Advice size if it features an outdoor living space? That is because outdoor liv- ing spaces are now must-have items where you entertain, cook, relax or even work. Features like outdoor fireplaces or fire pits extend the usage from spring to fall. Hardscapes form the floors and walls of your outdoor living space, while carpentry and plants create the ceiling and walls. Your choice of ma- terials will transform your back yard. I love mixing the smaller textured pavers with large slabs and natural flagstone. You can choose whether to have straight lines, curved or the natural shapes of pavers that reflect your garden style. Patio materials are also ideal for steps and walls. For instance, you can use 15-to-17 centimetre thick limestone or granite risers or pre-cast wall blocks. A bench wall can be built with these materials thanks to the new wall systems that have come out on the market over the past two or three years. These bench walls are essentially free standing walls that border the living space that add extra This yard features intricate hardscaping using stone, flagstone and contrasting colours of brick, laid out in different seating. Other hardscape elements patterns that create interest and appeal. such as smooth boulders can be inte- grated as informal seating. PHOTO BY JAY LADELL The same wall materials are used to By Jay Ladell pathways, stairs and walls. surfaces are subject to a lot of use make additional features for the out- The wide choices of materials – and they need to stand up to the door living space. More homeown- An excellent landscape is as much both natural and pre-cast concrete weight of cars and the occasional ers are adding outdoor countertops, about hardscaping as it is about the – will inspire you to transform your delivery truck without breaking fireplaces and full kitchens. These plants. front or backyard. Simply follow under load. That is why I recommend structures can be built out of wall Hardscape refers to the materials these tips to turn your backyard into a minimum 80 millimetre thick paver material or stone. for your outdoor living space and an outdoor oasis or a pathway that or flagstone for the front. The materials for a hardscape structural components such as patios, beckons you to the front door. Pavers are also subject to abuse project are only a small percentage Driveway and entranceway path from daily use, and from oil stains of the overall cost. This means you and exposure to de-icing salts. Some can afford to spend a little more on pavers and slabs have a built-in materials, so you can include extra water repellent finish that protect design elements such as different them from salt damage and staining. colour pavers for a patio border. By Another option is to apply a layer of adding colour to the patio hardscape, sealant to your materials. Available in it can transform a modest project into a natural or gloss finish, they can also one that looks like a million-dollar be used to enhance the colour of the landscape. paver. When it comes to informal back Hardscaping can make the front yard pathways or side paths, the yard look like an extension of your materials often include stepping- home. You can achieve this by select- stones, that can be either square cut, ing materials that pick up on the age or random shaped. Another option is and style of your house exterior. For the large slabs of pre-cast concrete, the early-to-mid 20th century homes granite, limestone, sandstone, or of Old Ottawa South, I suggest a mix porcelain. The rest of the pathway is of brick-coloured pavers and natural filled in with a gravel limestone crush limestone. For an added pop of co- or river stones for added colour. lour and elegance, I suggest a border A great landscape design carefully of pavers with a different colour or considers the hardscape materials. texture. They draw you to outdoor living The key is to pick up on exterior space or to your front door. The architectural details and to incorpo- colours, shapes and sizes reflect the rate them in the design. If there is an architecture of your house exterior archway in the front entrance, for ex- and garden adding elegance and curb ample, I may add a reflective element appeal. in the front path, such as an archway Send your topic ideas to oscar@ in the front step or landing. landscapeottawa.com or visit: www. The modern infill homes of OOS landscapeottawa.com are perfect for the new, eye-catching linear look that is achieved by using Jay Ladell is an award-winning longer-length pavers and contrasting landscape designer, industry them with different-textured ones. certified-installer, member of Did you know that potential buyers Landscape Ontario, and owner of often consider a home with a smaller Ladell Landscaping & Gardens. The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 35

DESIGN DILEMMAS Bringing Summer into the City this Fall By Vanessa Riddell ing sofas and chairs does a good job of mimicking that bright airy feeling Summer is coming to an end. It’s sunshine can bring, and is another been so nice to take advantage of way to keep it summery. kids’ summer vacations to enjoy the weather and take time off and Art recharge. Vacations from everyday Frame and hang souvenirs from life have been restorative, adventur- trips, snap shots taken while on holi- ous, new and exciting and so nice to day, maps of holiday destinations, or connect with old friends. It would be art from new artists discovered while so sad if it had to end! away. Another fun idea to keep sum- To bring little hints of our summer mer around would be to hang a beach back into the city with us this fall, photo, popular with online galleries from wherever we have been away such as Saatchi Gallery. to, reminders of the fun we had or maybe the quietness we were able to DIY experience, here are a few things I To stay connected to the outdoors think incorporating into one’s space creating a bird feeder or terrarium could keep that wonderful feeling PHOTO BY SCOTT BISHOP could also be fun. Punching holes alive. Choose whatever may work into some tin cans creates lovely little with your style. forest, etc. to keep that love of the Color tea light holders and would be perfect outdoors still going strong through Summer in Canada is a riot of on an outdoor table for alfresco din- Marine Accents the fall. Drift wood, shells, smooth or colour, considering what covers our ing. Did you paddle board this summer? interesting rocks, antlers, tree stumps, streets the rest of the year. Filling a Maybe canoe or sail? Why not leave or even some tree branches to put in vase with the spoils of the garden, or Vanessa is a designer in the OOS your board or an oar propped up in a large vase. The bigger the better! making some new colourful throw neighbourhood who loves art, fabric, the corner of the living room?! Or Placed on a mantel, coffee table, side pillows with fabric brought back the outdoors and works with clients maybe turn it into wall art, or maybe table or on the dinner table these can from a trip, could be a great way to to create design plans for their homes take a picture of it and frame it and be nice reminders of a fun trip. For bring the feeling of flowers in bloom and businesses. Contact: info@sachi. put it on your fridge…. those die-hard garage sale hunters into your living room. ca or 613-866-6604 mix this with an old Muskoka chair Rustic Chic or a vintage sign, and summer can More of a Purist? There are a ton of items one could reside in your living room all year Painting everything white (walls bring back from the sea, the lake, the round! and furniture) as well as slip cover-

5 COOL Reasons Why We’re Singing with St Matthew’s Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs

1. We receive exceptional classical music instruction, performing several times each month, including the annual “Handel’s Messiah” concert. 2. Our brains develop faster and our language and reasoning skills will improve. 3. We are exposed to arts and culture. 4. We build our self-confidence and self-awareness and celebrate the noble dignity of human beings. We learn to be leaders in a good and beautiful world. 5. We meet awesome people, have fun and get paid! check out open rehearsals during September! Boys’ Choir: - Tuesdays - 4:30 to 6:30 pm Girls’ Choir: - Wednesday - 6:00 to 8:00 pm All are welcome, For more info please contact [email protected] ST.MATTHEW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH IN THE GLEBE 613-234-5482 stmatthewsottawa.ca 217 First Ave Page 36 The OSCAR l September 2016

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ARTS AND CULTURE

Makin’ Moves Children’s Dance PHOTO BY TRUNG LE Theatre Celebrates the Season! de Soleil show and The International Jazz Festival, By Elizabeth Emond-Stevenson invaluable to their growth as young artists. July ushered in our first week of Summer Dance When the long-awaited summer heat finally arrived, Camp. We created a new dance each day and spent Makin’ Moves Children’s Dance Theatre celebrated time in nature swimming, playing and inspiring fel- along with the rest of the neighbourhood, in the way low park-goers with our impromptu performances, we know best: we danced our hearts out on stage! as well as visiting the Canadian History Museum. Gershwin: A Choreographic Offering kicked off Our week culminated in a dance concert complete summer on a high note at Centrepointe Theatre. with costumes and a full audience. Dancers shared their joy and hard work with fami- Although August signalled the ending of summer lies and friends and prepared to usher in a warmer, vacation, it also brought with it our second week of sunnier season, not to mention a well-deserved Dance Camp and our Ballet Intensive, both occur- nd th break. ring August 22 -26 . Amidst the flurry of summertime activity, howev- This Fall we are excited to offer a new Condition- er, Makin’ Moves hasn’t missed a beat. The Aspir- ing class and two more Jazz classes, and look for- ing Artists, along with Miss Michelle, journeyed to ward to seeing new and familiar faces in September! Montreal to train intensively at The Ballet Diverti- mento School, where they honed their skills in bal- Elizabeth Emond-Stevenson is an Ottawa-based let, contemporary, urban dance, flamenco and jazz. dance artist, teacher and writer. The also had the opportunity to experience a Cirque The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 37

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By Suzanne McCarthy welcome at the Glebe Community Centre to enjoy tea and baked goods, and to fill out a survey for a chance This Fall, take a self-guided stroll to win free tickets to next year’s Tour through Ottawa’s Glebe neighbour- among other prizes. hood and visit five beautiful homes Money raised will help Ottawa thanks to an annual fund-raising families, in particular new Canadians event. from Syria, to participate in commu- GLEBE Due to the generosity of homeown- nity programs offered by the Glebe ers and numerous volunteers, the pub- Neighbourhood Activities Group lic is invited to buy tickets and tour (GNAG). four renovated traditional houses and The Tour is Sunday, September 18 HOUSE one condo apartment at this Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. Tickets are $30 in afternoon open house. advance and $35 the day of. Purchase A shuttle will provide easy access tickets at the Glebe Community Cen- to each home for those who don’t tre, 175 Third Avenue; or call 613- wish to walk or bike. Volunteers at TOUR 564-1058 or 613-233-8713. each home will have on hand details Also purchase tickets on-line at including sources of materials, paint gnag.ca under “events”. Adults and colours, contractors and designers. children age 11 and up are welcome, Homes will be custom-adorned by as are babes in arms. Bloomfields Flowers. Afterwards, Tour participants are

Two of the Houses on the 2016 Glebe House Tour By Stephanie Small

PHOTOS BY SUZANNE MCCARTHY

60 Craig Street

The homeowners opened up and extended this home to suit their relaxed family lifestyle. In a nod to the age of the house (built in the 1920s), they used salvaged flooring from wood lost during log drives on the river. As you explore, notice the delightful details in this treasure chest of a home: baskets full of homemade quilts, the sculptural staircase, old family furniture, online and curb-sale finds, art collected on northern canoe trips, and a third-floor master retreat treehouse that’s perfect for curling up with a great book.

504 Queen Elizabeth Drive

Inspired by living in and working on other Glebe houses over the years (and by previous Glebe House Tours!), these owners maintained the traditional charac- ter and warmth of their home by having new oak trim carefully milled to match the original trim and floors, sandblasting and repainting the radiators, preserv- ing stained glass, and keeping or reusing old fixtures in new places.They even used part of the old foundation and exterior brick (from where the kitchen was extended) to build a wine cellar. But they also added a gleaming new kitchen and bathrooms, doors out the dining room to the patio, a wall of windows at the back of the house, and crisp white paint that allows their art and original furniture to shine. The OSCAR l September 2016 Page 39

ARTS AND CULTURE “PIG in the CITY” A Marvelous Realism Miracle by Helene Lacelle & Peter Evanchuck: Not at the Louvre but the Loo at Life of Pie

By Peter Evanchuck so, after a dozen or so great shots, we processed them using Helene’s Like a lot of art “PIG in the CITY” technique of modern and traditional came unexpected and rather sponta- art making methods. Before a couple neously, sort of like a mini miracle. days passed we had changed those We were at the cottage when our photos into our marvelous realism neighbour asked if we wanted to buy - taking our normal photos and mak- his pig (he has had this pink plastic ing them beautiful art pieces. pig on his front porch for ages) – So it’s not in the Louvre but the how much says Helene? He replies loo where you can view them, in the “Pack of smokes” i.e. $10. So Helene washroom at Life of Pie on Bank gives him $10 and takes the pig... Street. Then have a nice slice of that then the mini miracle began… famous Life of Pie pie and, contem- The pig we bought for a ‘pack of plate something marvelous in your smokes’ – turns out it’s a Don Feath- life. erstone. Don Featherstone worked at “PIG in the CITY” will continue Union Plastics in Massachusetts all as we take pics of other good people his life, and is widely known for his holding the pig and being themselves pink flamingoes (I bet you have seen in their daily life at work or play. them). For them he was awarded Our imagination did not stop with an Ig Nobel Prize in 1996. Don and “PIG in the CITY” but continued his wife dressed alike for 35 years. with preproduction/loose scripting John Waters even made an infamous of a short video drama called “PIG movie called Pink Flamingoes fea- GIRL” now in preproduction with turing Don’s creations. Helene playing lead (i.e. she’s Pig Soooo what a scoop says we. Girl) – this’ll be our re-entry into With our usual bold artistic and fiction film making after a few years spontaneous nature, we quickly of docs only. Our opening scene is created a show called “PIG in the scripted to shoot at the paddleboard CITY” – ran around Ottawa South shop on Bank St. – at the foot of taking photos of people at work/ the Billings Bridge over the Rideau leisure holding Featherstone’s pig. River – in late August this year. And what a treat that was to see All are invited to view the results their faces light up and that smile of our efforts at Life of Pie, 1134 cross their faces as their normal day Bank Street, now until September became their ‘pig day’. Most were 15th. very co-operative and helpful and m o c . o t o h p e n a r h c

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