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O•S•C•A•R© The Community Voice of Old Ottawa South Year 33 , No. 3 The Ottawa South Community Association Review MARCH 2007 Old Ottawa South Celebrates Winter

Residents of Old Ottawa South know how to have community fun! If you missed this event, don’t miss the OSCA BBQ on June 21 at 5:30 pm at Brewer Park. These events are a great way for everyone to feel part of a community. Photo by Tom Alfoldi Talent Abounds At Hopewell Avenue P.S.

By Susan Atkinson

f you were walking by Hopewell Avenue Public School on the Iafternoon of February 8th 2007 chances are you would not only have heard thunderous applause, whoops and whistles but also, the heat blasting from the gymnasium would have melted a path in front of you. And that was the plan! The afternoon in question was a celebration of incredible talent from Hopewell’s rising young stars. This was the 4th Annual Hopewell Talent Show and just like its predecessors it sizzled. The talent show was originally the brainchild of Hopewell teacher Marion Shynal, who introduced the idea as a way to chase away the winter blues. The premise remains the same but Madame Shynal now has a committee of teachers to help. Teachers Madame Bauer, Mrs. Legris and Mlle. Kreig, along with Madame Shynal worked tirelessly through lunch hours to audition anxious young stars. Approximately 75 Junior students Cont’d on page 23 Page  The OSCAR - OUR 33nd YEAR FEBRUARY 2007

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The OSCAR welcomes letters on subjects of interest to the community or in response to previous articles. All letters must disclose the name of the writer, as well as the address and phone number. Lettters may be edited for length, clarity, and libelous statements. The opinions of the writers are not necessarily those of the newspaper or its editor. Email your letters to [email protected] or leave in print at the Firehall. Bank Street Reconstruction – Riverside Drive to Walkley Road

Letter sent to: refuge areas, and higher traffic speeds. Bank Street along the project corridor Main Street for several communities in Overall the sight lines at this intersection do absolutely nothing to support the the project corridor. It is not Bronson Randy Dempsey, P. Eng. are good, so the suggestion that such Official Plan goals and objectives for Avenue and it should not be redesigned Senior Project Manager improvements are needed to reduce Bank Street and work in this area needs to better accommodate commuters. Infrastructure Services Branch vehicle accidents seems a stretch. to more strongly reflect the type of Bank Street is a barely livable street as We also understand that the improvements underway and proposed it is and the City should not be making City of Ottawa City may acquire property to widen on Bank Street north of the Bank Street it even less so. This is an important and the intersection of Riverside Drive Bridge. overdue opportunity to really make this s Chair of the Development westbound and Bank Street. Considering It would appear that the description stretch of Bank Street shine. By focusing and Planning Committee of the high pedestrian and cycling traffic of the project as including “potential” more on design, community amenity, Athe Ottawa South Community at this intersection due to the crossing improvements to cycling and pedestrian and opportunities for regeneration, Association, I am writing to inform of Bank Street by the NCC path, such facilities in the corridor is at least greater benefit will result not only for you that our committee is aware of the improvements will almost certainly accurate. Perhaps a cyclist or pedestrian our neighbourhoods, but for the City as improvements proposed to the stretch result in increased conflicts between could find some benefit from the a whole. of Bank Street between Riverside Drive pedestrians and vehicles. proposed improvements, but it seems We will continue to follow this and Walkley Road. OSWATCH is also concerned by the highly unlikely. The fact is, the proposed project as it affects our community and OSWATCH is particularly lack of any significant improvements improvements are overwhelmingly we look forward to the opportunity to concerned with the area between to Bank Street entrance to/exit from aimed at reducing vehicle congestion, participate further in the process as Riverside Drive and the Billings Bridge Billings Bridge Plaza. It is imperative preferably to free-flow conditions (read necessary. If you have any questions or Shopping Centre/Transitway Station. that pedestrians and cyclists be given higher speed) during peak hours. The wish to discuss our comments further, This stretch of the corridor is heavily priority when moving through these widening of various roadways and please feel free to contact me directly at used by Old Ottawa South residents. It driveways, with narrow crossings, clear intersections, the addition of travel 613.241.3300. I look forward to hearing is also the approach to Billings Bridge, markings, and other design means of lanes, and the reduction of existing from you. the gateway to our community. calming traffic here. pedestrian refuge areas would certainly Sincerely, The proposed improvements to As you know, this is a complicated further reduce the pedestrian orientation the intersection of Riverside Drive stretch of roadway due to the shopping of Bank Street along the entire project Kevin A. Harper, MCIP, RPP eastbound and Bank Street are of centre, several high-rise residential corridor. concern to OSWATCH. The addition of Chair, OSWATCH buildings, an office building, and transit In summary, neither OSWATCH The Planning and Development third through lane on Riverside Drive and pedestrian crossings. While there is nor our community association supports and the widening of the southbound turn some vehicle congestion at peak times, any increase in traffic capacity along Committee of the Ottawa South lane onto Bank Street will significantly this congestion is safer for motorists, the project corridor at the expense of Community Association reduce the size of the pedestrian island at cyclists, and pedestrians than adding pedestrian and cycling capacity or the the southwest corner of the intersection travel lanes and widening intersection ability to provide such users with greatly and completely eliminate the island at to speed traffic flow. Bank street is not enhanced amenities. Bank Street is a the southeast corner. a suburban arterial and it should While these proposed improvements not be made to become one. Bank may ease congestion on Riverside Street is a designated Main Street Drive, and the ability of tractor trailers in the Official Plan, which means to turn right onto Bank Street, they less focus on auto orientation and will create more hazardous conditions more on pedestrian orientation. for pedestrians due to wider street The proposed improvements to crossings, smaller (and eliminated) Forget The Kyoto Accord, It’s Time For Plan B Dear Editor: at 1 percent replacement in the first year, 2 to 3 percent in the second and he Kyoto accords are just a increasing until a goal of 100 percent bureaucratic and corruption replacement is reached. Tscandal just waiting to happen. This would make air travel Remember the trap – oil for food plan! carbon-neutral and surplus carbon And why should we send our hard dioxide gas could be sequestered, earned cash overseas to China, India, thus reducing the effect of this or elsewhere, when we can waste that greenhouse gas on global warming money here. and reduce our dependence on fossil Plan B would start with the Fischer- fuels. Also food stocks as methanol Tropsch process to scrub carbon can be made in ethanol and DME dioxide, methane and NOx gases out of (Diesel substitute). the atmosphere. The methane would go The plan would also act as a to methane gas, the NOx to fertilizer, starting point for the future hydrogen/ and the carbon dioxide would be mixed methanol economy, along with a with hydrogen gas to produce methanol. reason to increase the development The methanol can be used as a fuel or of renewable energy sources and the as feedstock to produce kerosene (jet improvement of energy storage. fuel). The energy requirements for The cost for this plan would this plan would come from surplus come from carbon chits sold by the electricity or from renewable sources, government to industry, along with wind, solar, thermal, waves, etc. The some tax dollars and airline tickets. renewable electricity can be stored in Or we could just send the money to flow through batteries. the cheapest coal-fired country. The good of this plan would be to replace fossil fuel based Jet fuel used by Bruce Smith the airline industry and military starting Page  The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 Brief Notes From the Firehall

ByDinos Dafniotis

fter what seemed to be the coldest February in many years we can look Aforward to spring which is just on the other side of March. I hope the Firehall and its many spring programs will offer you and your family some opportunities to take part in some activities. Our brochure is included in this months OSCAR. Registration for all our spring programs and Summer Camps starts Sunday, March 26, 9:00pm on line at www.oldottawasouth.ca and in person at the Ottawa South Community Centre 260 Sunnyside Ave., Monday, March 26 starting at 9:00am. Our wide range of programs includes the popular Spring Soccer and T-Ball Leagues. We require community volunteers to help coach and convene the leagues. Please contact Deirdre McQuillan at (613) 247-4872 if you can help. After Four Group at the Firehall! We have a variety of camps planned for the summer including a new music camp a girls Mea Maxima Culpa only camp and expanded overnight camps and a The Editor offers sincer- preschool gymnastic camp in August. est apologies to Patti OSCA Winter Carnival: If you have not made plans for your children Ryan for attributing her for March Break, we still have space in our week articles in Feb 2007 on February 4, 2007 long camp. Please call us at (613) 247-4946 for pages 1, 12, 13, 22, and details. 23 to someone else. By Deidre Mcquillan Thanks To: here was food, music, games, Tsleigh rides, dog games, the • OSCA Special Events Committee, Turkey Toss and of course the 7th especially Ada Brzeski who organized annual Old Ottawa South CHILI the volunteers, bought the food and Contest. got items from local businesses.

Thanks to Sponsors: • Cathie Buchanan and Dinos Dafniotis and other Firehall staff for organizing Domus Café – for soup games, set up and take down. Tracy Arnett – for the Sleigh Ride Lynn Young of Dogma - for the dog • Mary Anne Thompson and Tom games Alfoldi for taking photographs Wag – for the dog prizes Dollar It – for prizes for childrens’ • A special thanks to all our volunteers, games both board members and others for Grace in the Kitchen – for 2 x $25 Gift helping out - these events would not Certificates take place without volunteers. The Band – MOJOFILTER Our Next 2 Special Events Winners of the Turkey Toss Are: Adult – Chantel $31 Children – Nicholas $5 • Very Special Event at the Firehall Sara $5 May 26 – stay tuned, and • The annual BBQ and concert in Winners of the Chili Brewer Park on June 21, 2007 Contest – there was no vegetarian chili this year, – so we made a first Please email OSCA@oldottawasouth. and second prize - both people got ca or call 613-247-4872 to volunteer $25 Gift Certificates from Grace in for either of these events. the Kitchen 1st – Suzanne Charest For photos of the Winter Carnival see 2nd – Patti Ryan page 20 and page 1.

OSCA Soccer and T-Ball - parent volunteers needed! Please remember to contact OSCA to volunteer as a coach. Call Deirdre and leave your name, phone number and email address at 613-247-4872 or email [email protected]” MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 

OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT City Budget 2007 and Long Term Planning for Programs

By Michael Jenkin university or community college: they to long term impacts or the immediate “What’s Hot” (www. have not had big increases in their burdens being imposed on residents. oldottawasouth.ca). City Budget 2007 incomes lately. All this leads me to the final major What was striking about the point we made to City Council, and that Long Term Planning for n last’s month’s column I proposed increases, was that in another is the lack of any long term analysis Programs outlined some of our concerns part of the Budget there were proposed of the Budget proposals. When you with the City Budget process. to be no increases in the cost of parking look at the Budget document you The OSCA Board and the Program I in city-owned lots downtown. I have to find your way around a 500 At that time I said that if City staff Committee held a well attended recommended significant budget cuts suppose we are to believe that the cost page tome made up of complex and joint meeting in early February to that would impact our community, of operating city garages has not risen often unrelated charts and tables. It is review how we are going to launch we would have to alert residents and but running buses has. This is typical of almost impossible to make much sense a strategic planning process for our arrange to lobby City Council. the non-strategic thinking in the budget of the various proposed expenditures, community programs. Our community Fortunately, it appears that no such for by not increasing parking costs, but program cuts and user fee adjustments, is undergoing a lot of change, both in significant program cuts were proposed raising bus fares, we are giving a double other than they do all add up to a total terms of who lives here, and in terms of to meet either the zero tax increase or incentive for people to commute into which is more or less the revenue what they need from their community the inflation based increase scenarios. the city in their cars. At the same time, available to the City. association. We discussed our options As I am writing this a few days before we have had for several years a long What compounds the problem is the with a planner who has considerable Council makes its final decision on term goal in our transportation master lack of any analysis in the documents experience with such processes and we the Budget at the end of February, it is plan to increase bus ridership. This of what impact the proposed program have decided to launch a process that difficult to be certain that the Budget is yet another example of meeting a cuts or increases in user fees will have. should culminate in the drafting of a will not change. However, it appears short term revenue target while giving There is virtually no analysis in any plan by June. unlikely that significant new cuts will little thought given to its long term part of the document of how cutting We will be undertaking a fair bit be made given, that Council has agreed repercussions. or increasing a program will impact of analytical work in the lead up to an to use budget surpluses from last year Second, there were also proposals our long term goals as laid out in the all day planning session likely to be to cover any shortfall during 2007. to increase user fees for recreation Official Plan or the various master held in May. The end result will be a This does not mean clear sailing, programming. This was put forward plans (for transportation, for example). document outlining our goals in terms however. In OSCA’s submission despite the fact that Ottawa already This lack of strategic analysis makes it of the kinds of programming we will to Council on the Budget that we has a larger proportion of its recreation very difficult to come to a view on the offer in the coming years and what presented on February 21 we raised budget paid for through user fees than budget proposals. While the City has changes we will be making to our three major concerns. any other major city in the province. lots of plans -- including a long term programming line up. One advantage First, the level of the proposed Furthermore, Ottawa funds recreation financial plan-- they seem to exist in of this process is that it will help us to transit fare increases, at over 7%, will programming, on a per household basis, a vacuum, unconnected to the annual have a clearer idea of what kinds of hit residents hard, particularly as the at a level well below the provincial process of allocating resources to facilities we want to see in a renovated increases will be focused on the cost of average. Despite these facts the Budget programs and services. Until we solve or new community centre and how we monthly bus passes. Indeed, one target proposes more user fee increases. In this problem we will be lurching from can make best use of the facilities that for the proposed increases is student addition, lower income residents use year to year making ad hoc decisions. are currently available. There will be passes. This seems particularly unfair City run facilities heavily -- another If you want to see OSCA’s pre- more on this exercise in future issues as students are hardly a high-income example of a poorly thought-out Budget submission and our comments of OSCAR. group, especially those attending approach to budget making, driven by on the proposed Budget, they are revenue targets with little attention paid available on the OSCA website under Page  The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 City Plans for Bank Street Reconstruction - From Riverside Drive North to Walkley Road number 1 bus. result in more pedestrians, or as the However, the proposed changes traffic engineers said “peds”, being to the intersection of Bank Street killed or seriously injured. and Riverside South (eastbound) While not part of this study, City raised a number of concerns. The staff at the meeting said that the city pedestrian island on the south west is negotiating to purchase land along side of Riverside situated between Riverside North (westbound) in order the right turning lane, and through to also widen that intersection by one traffic is to be shrunken by at least lane. 70 percent. This is to allow for the These changes would appear to be widening of the right turning lane contrary to the City of Ottawa Official to facilitate transport trucks, and the Plan, which states in Transportation adding of an additional, fourth, lane Policy 6 “the City will emphasize for through traffic. The island on the the creation of pedestrian-friendly south east side of Riverside is being environments” and in Policy 24 eliminated altogether to allow for this calls for “the provision of excellent additional lane of traffic. The new lane pedestrian and cycling access to is, according to city staff, to “reduce transit stations”. congestion” and to “prevent fender OSWatch has raised these issues benders”. However, by widening the in writing with the City, and our intersection, speeds through it will Councillor. Portions of the letter written View from North-west corner of Bank at Riverside, facing south. increase and motorists will be less by Kevin Harper, chair of OSWatch, photo by Brendan McCoy likely to proceed with caution. It also are in the Letters to the Editor section leaves pedestrians having to cross a of this months OSCAR. By Brendan McCoy is an important transportation link for wider expanse of roadway. This may residents of the neighborhood. City here was a public open house staff, staff from the engineering firm on February 8 on Bank working on the plans and Councillor TStreet Reconstruction from Clive Doucet were present at the open Riverside Drive North to Walkley house. There were some positive road. Residents of Old Ottawa South general proposals including wider should be concerned because the sidewalks, an average width of two section of Bank Street between the meters, and also the elimination of Billings Bridge and the Transitway bus bays which should help speed bus service and reduce slowdowns for the

View from south-west corenr of Riverside at Bank facing north. photo by Brendan McCoy

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CITY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT How Many Rinks Are There in the Ward?

Gaia in the country. The Rideau Canal the best hockey ice this year could To qualify as an ice surface, the ice gives us a great boost because it be found at Heron Park, the fastest has to be maintained, independent We do not have to travel to the runs from right through the centre hockey games were at Windsor Park, and be open to the public. So at stars. of the Ward. From Dow’s Lake to (some of the those grey headed old Mutchmor, for example, there would We are already there, the University of Ottawa, we often guys can really fly!) The most family be two ice surfaces, one boarded Wheeling through the night sky, welcome 50,000 skaters a weekend oriented skating was at Kaladar and and one not boarded. Each one is We are of the stars who come to enjoy the delights of Brantwood. Brantwood has no separated from the other and each is From the winter sleeping carp a sunny winter day, sailing along boards and this gives the little ones maintained. The tiny little children’s To the bark of the river bottom, under the open sky. The canal is more of a place to skate and Kaladar rink at Capital on Craig street would To the bark of our souls also heavily used on winter nights has knee high boards and this also also qualify. It is maintained by To the white, kissing snow right up to eleven o’clock. Often helps to make it safer for the small neighbours but it would also qualify And the sounds of spring wake. this is the warmest part of the day ones. Although, I’ve always found as it open to the public. The Rideau We are star dust because the air is still and the heat of Capital Ward hockey players to Canal would qualify as one rink At home in the universe. the day still lingers and you can find be extremely careful to keep their because it is a single, continuous ice thousands of people quietly winging sticks and pucks near the ice surface. surface. Good luck, it’s harder than From Soul Stones, along under the starry sky. Injuries are rare even in the fastest you think! (unpublished manuscript) How many rinks and skating games. surfaces does the ward have from Next year, I will be hosting Budget Kaladar Park at Walkley Road all the my own Capital Ward Councillor’s n spite of a very late start this way to the little rink at Isabella and Cup at Brewer Park. It will be an The budget discussions and year - people were playing Glendale? Is it six? Ten? Twenty? afternoon of shinny at Brewer Park, the light rail revival debates are Itennis and golf on January 15th - Each year, I make sure to get around three a side hockey, no pads, no underway as I write this to you. Winter finally did arrive and Ottawa to each of the rinks of the ward for at goalie. My office will provide the The outcomes are not certain. I’ve had four continuous weeks of deep least one skate and to visit the many trophy and shirts with the team’s been working hard on both and will freeze, which created some of the winter carnivals that Community names for any team co-ordinator report to you on the results in the best skating conditions that we’ve Associations host. It’s always great who registers with my office. The next column. seen in many a winter. I was able fun. There’s pick-up hockey, sleigh first team is already in - The Heron to skate to work each day and to rides, chilli contests, and the famous Park Hackers and have a fierce, Clive Doucet community meetings, which is a toss the turkey at Windsor Park. muscular Blue Heron as their logo. grand way to get about and as I did I It’s also interesting how each I’m also wondering how many PS – Coffee with Clive in Old Ottawa wondered how many people realized park and rink is a little different people realize just how many rinks South is on the second Thursday of that Capital Ward is Canada’s capital from the next. Brewer Park has and skating surfaces the Ward has? the month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. of skating. the most variety with a racing oval I’ve counted them up and will be at the Second Cup, corner of Bank We have more ice surfaces, and two boarded hockey rinks. It awarding a prize - a copy of “Canal and Sunnyside. more variety and more skaters than also has the good luck to have the Seasons” to the first person from any other ward in Ottawa and I’m Zamboni assistance of the nearby each neighbourhood who writes to willing to bet any other city ward Brewer Park Arena. But I would say my office with the correct number.

The Many Ways to Contact the Mayor and Councillors

Mayor Larry O’Brien 613-580-2474 Councillor Gord Hunter Councillor Diane Holmes Councillor Rob Jellett Phone 613-580-2496 Marianne.Wilkinson@ 613-580-2479 613-580-2484 613-580-2489 Fax 613-580-2509 ottawa.ca [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Address 110 Laurier Avenue West Ward 5 - West Carleton- Ward 10 - Gloucester- Ward 15 - Kitchissippi Ward 20 - Osgoode Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1 March Southgate Councillor Christine Councillor Doug Thompson E-mail Councillor Eli El-Chantiry Councillor Diane Deans Leadman 613-580-2490 [email protected] 613-580-2475 613-580-2480 613-580-2485 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Christine.Leadman@ottawa. Ward 1 - Orléans ca Ward 21 – Rideau-Goulbourn Councillor Bob Monette Ward 6 – Stittsville-Kanata Ward 11 - Beacon Hill- Councillor Glenn Brooks 613-580-2471 West Cyrville Ward 16 - River 613-580-2491 [email protected] Councillor Shad Qadri Councillor Michel Bellemare Councillor Maria McRae [email protected] 613-580-2476 613-580-2481 613-580-2486 Ward 2 - Innes [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ward 22 - Gloucester-South Councillor Rainer Bloess Nepean 613-580-2472 Ward 7 - Bay Ward 12 - Rideau-Vanier Ward 17 - Capital Councillor Steve Desroches [email protected] Councillor Alex Cullen Councillor Georges Bédard Councillor Clive Doucet 613-580-2751 613-580-2477 613-580-2482 613-580-2487 [email protected] Ward 3 - Barrhaven [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Councillor Jan Harder Ward 23 - Kanata South 613-580-2473 Ward 8 - College Ward 13 - Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward 18 - Alta Vista Councillor Peggy Feltmate [email protected] Councillor Rick Chiarelli Councillor Jacques Legendre Councillor Peter Hume 613-580-2752 613-580-2478 613-580-2483 613-580-2488 [email protected] Ward 4 - Kanata North [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Councillor Marianne Wilkinson Ward 9 - Knoxdale-Merivale Ward 14 - Somerset Ward 19 - Cumberland Page  The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 NOTES FROM THE GARDEN CLUB Pruning. by Lis Smidt. small pruning sheers and big loppers. Boltwood’s suggestion is to do it while and deciduous trees until the tree has When these tools do not suffice, you it is still cold, but not while the wood reached a certain maturity – as these he Old Ottawa South Garden turn to your various pruning saws: bow is frozen! This probably means early branches help nurture the tree. Club was again fortunate saws when you have space enough to spring, rather than winter (suggested by Pruning your shrubs is a different Tto have master gardener, use it, and curved saws in tighter spots. many garden books). Do the pruning matter. If you prune a maximum ¼ of Lee Boltwood, share some of her My own favourite tool is the Japanese- when the buds are swelling, but before the oldest growth off your mature shrubs knowledge and experience. Lee is style pruning saw – so easy to use that the leafing out on deciduous trees and every year, you ensure rejuvenation. always enthusiastic and entertaining, it is hard not to get carried away! shrubs. Even maples can be treated Lilacs are prime candidates for this so we were well rewarded for coming With regard to why, when and how this way according to Lee (and to treatment, but most flowering shrubs out on a cold evening. The subject of to prune, definitely know why you are Trevor Cole!). There will be some sap – including hydrangea – will benefit. pruning comes down to a matter of pruning! Trees, as a rule, do not need loss, but apparently the tree will stop By doing no more than 25 % at a time, the right tools for the job – and some pruning. Unless a tree has a disease, or the “bleeding” on its own. This is for you will avoid massive suckering as a straight-forward rules. its size or shape needs curbing, do not “elective” pruning only, not if you are reaction. Lee advocates pruning before Lee is a very practical, hands-on prune. Even dead or hollow trees do doing excessive pruning. If you have leafing out, when you can still see the person and it was rather nice not to not necessarily have to be cut down. If a situation where there is any danger – shape of a shrub, as opposed to the be told that only the most expensive you are, however, taking off a heavy you obviously remove branches when widespread recommendation to prune tools will do. In fact, among the tree limb, follow the 3-step method: the situation occurs. after flowering. Just after leafing out assortment of pruning implements Lee first make a one or two inch cut from If you prune evergreens, you need or flowering, the shrub is weakest! had hauled in to show us, were a few the underside of the branch; then cut to be aware that evergreens, as a rule, fairly dilapidated saws that she keeps the branch from above - until it falls do not re-shoot from the bare parts Next meeting will be on March to do the jobs that require working at down. With the weight of the branch of branches. Cedar and spruce will 1, at 7 pm at the Old Firehall on ground level, or below. Why ruin the removed, you can take off the stub with not get bushier by being pruned back Sunnyside Ave. Estelle Laporte, of newer and more expensive tools on a precision cut. Do not cut completely to bare wood. You can only cut back Laporte Garden Centre, will tell us that? However, do take care of the flush with the trunk: leave the bark– as far as you find green growth – and what is new this year in annuals and tools you have: clean them, oil them collar intact (that is the “turtleneck” all pruning must therefore be done perennials. All are welcome; drop-in and sharpen them as needed. Lee’s ridge closest to the trunk) as the auxins selectively with pruning shears – and fee for non-members is $5. Did you main lesson about tools: no one tool contained here will help the tree heal. not with an electric hedge trimmer know you could win a door-prize? will do. You will probably need both There are various schools as in one large swoop! Also, leave the to when it is best to prune. Lee lowest branches on both evergreens In Memoriam: My Backyard by Linda Burr to make way for two new townhouses, bats fluttering and diving overhead. A kinds of ailments. Even those who live which will take up the entire lot. The pair of mourning doves made a nest in apartments or condominiums often y first home in Ottawa was hole in the ground takes in every every spring in the spruce tree by the create balcony or rooftop gardens using a century-old house in square inch of the property, right from house, and I loved to hear their gentle potted plants. Humans need more than MWestboro, a place with lots one edge to another. coo-ings. I found an old milk can lying just a house for habitat: we need nature of “character” and charm: hardwood I felt a sense of loss and dismay, about and potted up some pansies in it, in some form, and we need it badly. floors, an old stone fireplace, abig seeing that hole in the ground. Not only which helped heal a broken heart at the Stress not only makes you grumpy, it front porch, and even a rusty hand- for the house and all the memories it time. In that backyard I celebrated two can lead to heart disease, high blood pump in the basement from the days contained for me, but for the backyard birthdays with friends and family. pressure and cholesterol. It can even before plumbing. But the best part of itself. In that backyard I planted As I looked over the scene of kill. the house for me was its big backyard. flowers, lettuce, rhubarb and beans, destruction, I thought about the new In the city, it is not easy to find I spent many happy hours there, and had the satisfaction of reaping the inhabitants of those townhouses. Will peaceful or private places of refuge gardening, relaxing and chatting over harvest. I watched in amazement as a there be children? They will have no from noise, pollution and pavement. the fence with the friendly four-year- big raccoon dined on grubs, not caring yard at all, and the little creatures I The loss of one small green space is a old next door. But now it is all gone. that I was nearby. In the springtime the so enjoyed there will find nothing left loss for all. Where I live now, I have What was once my home for two years yard was full of songbirds, and once I when they return next spring. Along a much smaller backyard than I had has vanished into thin air and not a was delighted by a bright orange and with the loss of wildlife habitat, there in Westboro, but I am fortunate in brick or blade of grass remains. black Cape May warbler who sang has been an important loss of human that my neighbours’ backyards adjoin I went back recently to the old his little heart out on the branch of a habitat. mine and create the effect of a bigger neighbourhood in Westboro, and tree not two metres away from where Thinking about that special yard. Landscape ecologists (scientists stared at a large, gaping hole in the I sat. Sometimes in the warm summer backyard jogged memories of some of who study the large-scale effects of ground where the house and yard used evenings I lay on the picnic table the other important backyards of my landscape structure on wildlife habitat) to be. The house has been demolished looking up at the sky, watching the life: my grandparents’ house in London call this effect “connectivity”. When where we picked black currants, smaller patches or fragments of habitat Concord grapes and Bartlett are adjacent to one another or located pears, my parents’ house where I close together, the organisms living buried my pet turtle when it died. within these habitats are more likely These were important places to be healthy, and a greater diversity for me – places of connection of plants and wildlife can live within with nature, refuge from the them. The collective effect of my surrounding city, and places to neighbours’ yards is significant for play, socialize and relax. You myself and for the birds, butterflies and could say, it was human habitat. other critters I can enjoy there. Without There is increasing scientific my neighbours, my yard would be a evidence to show that human tiny island in a sea of houses and paved beings need contact with nature driveways. to maintain health and vitality, I am saddened by this loss of to relieve stress and anxiety, connection to memories of a home I and to promote healing when once knew. But I will continue to enjoy we are physically, mentally the happy memories I have of time or emotionally sick. Hospitals spent there, and in the many backyards are now creating healing of my life. gardens for long-term patients, and horticultural therapy is Linda Burr is a biologist and avid gaining world-wide respect and backyard naturalist in Old Ottawa acceptance as a treatment for all South. MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 

ABBOTSFORD HOUSE Mutchmor History For Abbotsford House and Ottawa Seniors By Julie Ireton MacKintosh. But by 1889, Abbotsford House faced demolition. he story of Abbotsford House It was saved by becoming the and the entire Glebe Centre Protestant Home for the Aged. At that Tcomplex on Bank Street, time, the house, along with a little across from Lansdowne Park is one more than 2 acres was bought for nine that continues to adapt to the times. thousand dollars. As the story goes, a “It was an old men’s home. They few philanthropic citizens of Ottawa lived in the attic. They had a big wanted to assist those who “through garden and sold vegetables at the age, infirmity and misfortune were market, “ recalls Abbotsford member, unable to help themselves.” Charlie Hurst. At the time, Lord Lansdowne was “I remember seeing old men in the Canada’s Governor General. garden and others sitting on rocking In the 1970’s Abbotsford chairs on the porch.” House was again threatened with At Abbotsford House, the porch demolition because of the high cost is gone, but the history is still vibrant of maintenance. The addition of the for many elderly Glebe residents new long-term care tower saved the who’ve seen the corner of Bank and old house. Holmwood grow over the years. with kitchenettes. list. Doors Open Ottawa is the One hundred years after the old More change is on the way as a All meals are included in the weekend of June 2. farm house was originally built, an modern, refurbished, Lord Lansdowne rental costs. The building will have Abbotsford is now a Heritage site, elderly Abbotsford resident turned retirement residence is set to open both a common dining room as well as but that old farmhouse has escaped the sod for the new Glebe Centre this May in the former Glebe Centre a private dining area where residents the wrecking ball more than once. Tower at Bank and Holmwood. The tower. can be joined by family and friends. Historians tell us that Alexander farm house became a senior’s activity While the Glebe Centre long “Some of the residents will be Mutchmor owned the land that the centre, and it remains an active venue term care facility has moved to the completely independent, others may Glebe Centre and much of Lansdowne for seniors today with wide-ranging south side of Abbotsford House, the need more services, such as bathing, Park occupy today. Abbotsford House programming for everyone. tower will remain part of the seniors’ laundry and help getting around,” said is the historic gem in the middle. The community on Bank Street. Devon Froislie. “It’s like a hotel with care neo-gothic, stone farmhouse was built Mark June 2 and 3 on your Froislie is marketing Co-ordinator services.” for Mutchmor in 1872. It was called calendar for Ottawa’s annual “Doors for Dymon Health Care, the company The Lord Lansdowne will also Abbotsford after the birthplace of Sir Open”, and come visit Abbotsford that now owns the building. He says have an activities co-ordinator who Walter Scott, a British author. House to see a living and vibrant while ownership has changed the will organize movie nights, bingo, Mutchmor sold the farmhouse piece of the Glebe’s history. relationship with Abbotsford House and outings. in 1879 to Ottawa mayor, C.H. remains constant. The new apartment building “Our residents will have an is expected to open in May. Abbotsford membership as long as The company hopes to set up a they’re living at Lord Lansdowne. showroom in a retail space in the They can go over through the attached Glebe in the next month or so. hallway and take part in crafts and As the neighbourhood looks activities without having to go towards a new life for the renovated outside,” explained Froislie. tower, people at Abbotsford still The building isn’t yet complete, appreciate the heritage aspects of yet some seniors have already put the old house. deposits on apartments. Froislie says This spring when Ottawa the building will have suites, one businesses and organizations bedroom and two bedroom apartments open their doors to the public … Abbotsford house will be on the The Glebe Centre: Abbotsford House Hosts 2nd Annual GST Auction By Sue Walker

ave you ever thought about making a will? Does your dog need an obedience lesson? Do you need a well-deserved cruise to the HBahamas? If you answered yes to any of these questions then the GST Auction is the place for you! GST stands for Goods, Services and Talent and that is just what Abbotsford House will be offering up for live and silent auction on Friday March 23rd at the Glebe Community Centre. Last year this event raised over $14 000 to support the programs offered at Abbotsford House for local area seniors. Programs such as the Day Away Program giving respite to caregivers living with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or dementia, Seniors Home Support and the Luncheon Club would not be possible without the generosity of local businesses and community members coming together to make this event a success. Admission is free; the entertainment is soothing, the wine chilled and the variety of items out of this world. Please come out and support this event and seniors in our community. Page 10 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 Pondering Provocative Governance: Carleton Professor Receives Prestigious Research Grant By Heidi Anderson Journalism and Communication and the Department of Law. ourmet cooking, making “Carleton is a place where I have homemade soap (with all been very free to do the kind of work Gnatural ingredients), enjoying a that I want and where I can establish an nice glass of wine - these are just a few important balance between the different of Sheryl Hamilton’s favorite things. areas of my life. The University has But this Ottawa South resident spends radically improved its research profile most of her time pondering bigger over the past decade and that is great to things, such as assisted suicide, the see. The students are fantastic and keep patenting of life forms, pornography, me continually learning and developing mercy killings, abortion, and same-sex in my teaching and thinking.” relationships. Outside of her professional life, Hamilton is an Associate Professor Hamilton and her partner have a in two departments at Carleton daughter who attends Hopewell School University, as well as being the Canada (Junior Kindergarten) and Southside Research Chair in Communication, Preschool’s Kinders program. “I Law and Governance. She is also one am now on the Board of Directors of Southside School and regularly of nine professors at Carleton who Sheryl Hamilton recently received a prestigious Carty volunteer in my daughter’s classroom,” Research Fellowship. says Hamilton. Being involved in citizens, the media, and the legal system who began her career as a lawyer in These fellowships were established community is an important aspect of interact in structured, yet unpredictable Saskatoon before moving to Ottawa to provide seed funding to support Hamilton’s life. She also helped out ways, to produce a form of public self- where she pursued a masters degree innovative research initiatives and with the booksale that raised money to governance on highly divisive moral at Carleton in Communication. After scholarly activities by faculty members keep her local library alive. issues,” says Hamilton. She hopes completing her M.A., Hamilton once who are within the first five years of their Despite her hectic schedule, that a closer examination of some key again packed her bags and headed appointment at Carleton. Hamilton’s however, Hamilton makes a point cases such as Sue Rodriguez’s legal to Montreal where she completed current research looks at what she calls of reserving some time to enjoy the quest for assisted suicide or Roger a Ph.D at Concordia University in “Provocative Governance.” She will finer things in life. She is currently Latimer’s decision to end the life of Communication Studies. She then examine six contentious Canadian taking some wine tasting classes, in his disabled daughter will help reveal worked at McGill University in cases in which “the personal troubles her words, “to be able to advance “how Canadians are negotiating the the Department of Art History and of a private citizen became the public my wine vocabulary past the stage of norms and values around which they Communication Studies before being issue of a nation. In governmental ‘mmmmmm.’” wish their society to be ordered.” wooed back to Carleton to take up terms, events like this help us to see Pondering modes of governance her current position, which has her a broader process whereby motivated is a natural inclination for Hamilton, cross- appointed to the School of You and the End of Cheap Oil Sunday April 15, 1:30-3:30 at the Firehall-- Film and Information

hit its maximum or ‘peak’, if that has not already occurred. Prices will rise dramatically as the gap between supply and demand widens. This film explores, in a well-reasoned way, the impacts on various parts of our economy and lifestyle, and some of the ways we may have to adapt (e.g. much less use of cars, more public transport, By Nick Le Pan and Fran food and other goods can’t be shipped thousands of miles to us). The film is Mowbray a fascinating look ahead by respected experts, some of them Canadian. limate Change, significantly Significantly reducing fossil fuel use reduced oil and gas because of climate change raises many Cconsumption, oil depletion of the same issues. This thinking is - the ‘end of suburbia’. How might becoming a lot more mainstream. It communities like ours be affected and can affect everything from transport what can we do to prepare? and urban patterns to your investment Together with the Environment strategy! Committee of Ottawa South (ECOS), a A short discussion will follow group of OOS residents are planning to the film. There will also be displays show the film, “The End of Suburbia” on climate change and ways you can on Sunday afternoon, April 15 at the reduce your fossil fuel consumption Old Ottawa South Community Center, and become part of the solution to a 260 Sunnyside Ave. growing global crisis. The film deals with the issue of Babysitting will be available. rising oil prices caused by ‘peak oil’. Bring your teens too, or teens bring A lot of the issues are also relevant your parents! Doors open at 1:30 and to climate change. Many believe the event will be over by 3:30 pm. that, soon, world oil production will MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 11 Local Residents Star In Gilbert & Sullivan’s Iolanthe By Pat MacDonald, Bruce Central Children’s Choir, the Central Patterson, Margo den Haan Chamber Choir and the Regional Youth Choir. She attended Canterbury hen the Savoy Society of HS for 4 years where she was in the Ottawa’s production of Vocal program. Upon graduation from Iolanthe (pronounced Eye- high school, Marya decided to pursue W Math as a career as she was also very oh-lan-thee) takes centre stage at the end of March, expect a whimsical good in that area. She attended U of look at parliamentary politics within a T for one year but missed music so traditional two act comic operetta. much that she transferred to Ottawa The chorus of members of the U and began a Bachelor of Music House of Lords jealously guard program the following year, studying their legislative privileges while with Ingemar Korjus and becoming the women’s chorus of fairies involved in the Calixa Lavalee Choir merrily undermines them, all in aid under Lawrence Ewashko and Opera of Strephon, the half-mortal, half- Workshop under Sandra Graham. fairy shepherd-turned Member of The Savoy Society of Ottawa, which has been in existence for Parliament who loves Phyllis, a ward Marya and Allison Woyiwada of the Lord Chancellor, Britain’s chief over 30 years, has continued to delight audiences with a high level legal officer. Meanwhile, the fairy soprano role of Phylis in Gilbert & productions, being featured in such of performance and musical talent. Iolanthe feels she must reveal a great Sullivan’s operetta Iolanthe. Allison roles as Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Iolanthe opens Saturday March 24th secret, even if it carries with it a heavy began to sing with Savoy in 1986 in Musetta in La Boheme, the Countess at Centrepointe Theatre and closes on price. W.S. Gilbert’s barbs continue to the role of Casilda in The Gondoliers in Le Nozze di Figaro, and the First Saturday March 31st. It has a typical delight audiences of all ages, and the and sang the role of Phyllis in Lady in Die Zauberflöte. Marya also Gilbert & Sullivan plot, i.e. lots of Savoy Society’s production, directed Iolanthe, the role Marya is doing this sang in OLO’s 2004 production of nonsense, good humour, and political by Meredith Charlebois, also finds year, in 1998. She sang seven roles Madama Butterfly. With extensive satire, as a band of woodland fairies room for some references to politics with Savoy, then took a few years off choral training and a Grade 9 RCM with magical powers take on the House today. Iolanthe is acknowledged as before coming back as music director Certificate, she is just about ready to of Lords. Very well known overture, one of Arthur Sullivan’s most beautiful seven years ago. embark on her professional career. and beautiful music throughout. scores, and once again the musical This year, she is excited to work The day after Marya was born, forces of the Savoy Society are under with her daughter, Marya Woyiwada, Allison was singing to her in the Tickets available through Robert the experienced direction of Ottawa who plays the lead role of Phyllis. hospital and a nurse commented that McMechan, [email protected] South resident Allison Woyiwada. Marya Woyiwada recently earned that kid would grow up to be a singer. or (613) 237-9427. Almost 20 years ago, Allison her Bachelor of Music from U of O. Marya listened to Allison sing for many Woyiwada, well-known as Hopewell Her agile voice and silvery tone have years and learned to love it herself at School’s music teacher, sang the lead graced many of the department’s a very young age. Marya sang in the Chernushenko Wins Nomination in Ottawa Centre Chernushenko is the Senior Chernushenko is a bilingual, 43- Deputy to the Leader of the Green year-old married father of two who Party of Canada. As owner of Green & has made his home in Ottawa Centre Gold Inc. and an associate of Arborus for the past 15 years. He attracted Consulting, he advises organizations a great deal of public and media on sustainable management practices support during the past two election and energy efficiency. Chernushenko campaigns, earning 10.2% of votes was appointed to the National Round in 2006, up from 7% in 2004, and Table on the Environment and the winning more votes than any other Economy last year, but has taken a leave Green candidate in 2006. of absence in order to run for federal office.

David and John Dauvergne,

By Anouk Hoedeman ever of winning a seat in Parliament,” Chernushenko said after the meeting. avid Chernushenko “I’m counting on the residents of convincingly won the Green Ottawa Centre to make history by DParty nomination for Ottawa electing me as the first Green MP. Centre , clearing the way for his third “It’s a great time to be Green. All run for MP in the federal riding. the other parties are now trying to Chernushenko, a local businessman, act green, but Canadians know that speaker and sustainable development the Green Party isn’t just pretending. expert, faced a single challenger, John We’re clearly the most credible party Dauvergne, during the nomination on the environment, and people meeting at the McNabb Community are beginning to recognize that our Centre. platform addresses all the other issues “I’m looking forward to the next that are important to them, including election, because the Green Party of the economy, health and social Canada now has a better chance than justice.” Page 12 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 Opening The Doors… At Sunnyside Wesleyan Church By Jill Davis expense? After much prayer and preparation, we’ve decided to start ome readers may remember an an initiative focused on welcoming article I wrote about a year ago. people into our church and providing SIt was all about our church, opportunities for spiritual growth, Sunnyside Wesleyan, “giving people “Opening the Doors – Building Great away” to another Wesleyan Church Lives”! We hope people will catch in Westboro. I ended that article with the vision we have for Sunnyside and the words, “…we are excited about come along side us with their financial what will come next!” THIS article is support. At the end of our 13-week about what’s “coming next”! campaign, we will host a Banquet for About 15 years ago, our church everyone in our church, and at that talked about moving to another time we will be asking people to make location, as so many centrally a three-year commitment to raise the located churches have done in the funds to complete the renovations. past. However, in recent years, that As a member of this church for talk turned to, “How can we better almost 38 years, I can say that this help people in Old Ottawa South?” is one of the most exciting leaps of So ideas were presented, an architect faith we have ever taken. By faith we was hired, plans were drawn up, and “gave away” 52 people last year. God final approval to build an extension honoured our faith by bringing even met with a unanimous vote just this more new people to Sunnyside! past fall. to welcome new babies! It will also the side next to 58 Grosvenor (where We will be “turning the sod” as Looking at our church, you expand our basement, adding much our offices are located). The most soon as the ground allows it after might wonder just WHERE will needed meeting space. And to address prominent feature of this addition Easter. It is our hope and desire that this extension go? Although only the needs of those with accessibility will be a glass front that will welcome Old Ottawa South will benefit in 17’ by 30’, it will extend almost to needs, we are building a lift and people as they walk by, or when they many ways from our “new look”. Grosvenor Ave. and will become accessible washrooms. The foyer come in. After all, WE ARE “Opening the a two story addition. This will will be expanded to allow people Taking on a project like this will Doors”! expand our nursery, a much needed to fellowship outside the sanctuary, cost our congregation approximately improvement as our church continues and the entrance will be shifted to $600,000! Are we prepared for the A Note To All OSCAR Distributors And Carriers

By Craig Piche the papers a day or two earlier than in the past. My commitment is to hile it’s not yet spring, it have all the papers to the coordinators is time for some spring within 24 hours of receiving them at Wcleaning. Old Ottawa my house. The latest (barring horribly South continues to change and grow, inclement weather) would be midnight both with respect to residential and of the Friday the paper is published. commercial infill, as well as families My hope/expectation would be and volunteers moving or otherwise for the coordinators to have them to not interested in delivering the OSCAR their carriers within 24-48 hours of any longer. receiving them. It is understood that To that end, all the Zone you are all volunteers with your own Coordinators will be receiving an work/volunteer/family commitments. envelope this month with their papers. If it is to be much later for any reason, It will include what I have on record please let me know and I can cover for your carriers (name, address and your route. In turn, I expect the number of papers) and a map of the carriers to have them out to their routes streets those routes are covering. My within 24-48 hours. Ideally, everyone request is for you to contact your has a copy of the OSCAR no later teams and confirm the information or than Tuesday after the Friday they are any changes required (examples: there dropped at my house. are three new houses on my route and I will also have all the ‘major’ more papers required; a carrier can delivery points complete (community not deliver the paper in the fall due to and business places along Bank Street change in circumstances etc.) including the Old Firehall) by midnight The intent is to identify any gaps in on Saturday. Places of business in distribution to residences in Old Ottawa the Glebe will also be serviced either South and then move to fill those holes Saturday or Sunday. as best possible. Our advertisers As always, it is a pleasure to depend on the successful distribution work with such a dedicated team to all in our neighbourhood as they are of volunteers. Your efforts are not the sole source of revenue to OSCAR. unnoticed. Dairy Queen continues If any changes to this information can to be your sponsor and I hope you are be fed back to me by March 20th, it receiving and enjoying the coupons would be most appreciated. they provide throughout the year as a Further to the above, Mary small token towards your continuing Anne, our editor, has been successful fine work. in getting a better ‘deal’ with our Contact me if you have any questions publisher whereby I am now receiving with respect to any of the above. MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 13 Silken Laumann’s Active Kid’s Initiative

By Ada Brzeski and artists out of our children, have teaches them valuable life skills and a week. Repetition is essential to led us to schedule their every activity, most importantly, it lets our kids be learn and enjoy new games. Choose ast spring at the OSCA BBQ, driving them to and from soccer kids, worry-free, unfretted.” a collection of games to introduce I was really moved by the practice, piano lessons and tutorials. Her program, called Silken’s them and repeat them for four weeks Lway all the kids connected We have forgotten just how important Active Kids (www.silkensactive kids. before introducing new games. The and started free playing. The joy and unstructured play is for our children’s ca), is a movement to get kids back idea is that the children will learn exuberance in them was infective. My development and well-being: it keeps into the park to play the games that we these games and re-introduce them son Daniel does not go to Hopewell kids healthy, creative and active; it used to enjoy in our childhood but that to the school playground and pass but he quickly reconnected with some few kids know how to play anymore. them onto the younger children. Her friends from his Southside days. When was the last time you saw girls web site lists many books and other Michelle also found some friends to skipping rope or playing Chinese resources for playground games. It play with. Would it not be great if elastic; boys kicking a can or throwing would be great if we could paint some they could play like this everyday a ball just for the fun of it? These games like hopscotch or four squares after school or in the evenings in the games used to be passed on from child at Brewer Park. Some equipment Spring. to child in the playground. They are such as skipping ropes, balls, flags, I saw Silken Laumann interviewed international. I remember traveling in chalk could be purchased and stored on TVO describing her Active Kids Nepal and being so surprised to see the in skating shed at Brewer or Windsor program. Every thing she said made kids playing Chinese elastic, a game I park. sense to me. To quote from her book used to play at school in Montreal. If any parent is interested in Child’s Play: “We are afraid to let The program is now active in starting such a program, please our children out of sight: our streets many communities across Canada contact me at 613-730-4559 or at ada. don’t feel safe; neighbours don’t including the Dovercourt community [email protected]. We could know and rely on each other like they center. In order to start a program, we have a meeting at the firehall and start used to. While we recognize the need would need 4 or 5 parents. Each would something for the spring, perhaps one for our kids to be active, our fears, be responsible to lead Play in the Park at Brewer Park and another at Windsor along with our busy lives and the once a month. Silken suggests 60 Park. enormous societal pressure to make minutes immediately after school or (simultaneously) athletes, academics, after dinner from 6:00 – 7:00, once Eden Parent and Child Program at the Old Fire Hall by Camille Lechasseur is a goal that is attainable. If parents and community can work together we he realm of childhood is can create a world that is exceptional disappearing for our children. for our children to be in. TSchool curriculums emphasize Eden Parent and Child program testing rather than learning. Education is for children from infant to 6 years is focused on serving the economy of age and their parents. Circle time rather than producing good scholars in rhyme and song changes with the and leaders. As a result, our children seasons, and stories are told from are asked at an earlier and earlier age memory to encourage the story to to complete tasks that are beyond unfold in the child’s imagination. A them. Unless parents and community homemade snack is enjoyed by all. members are willing to safeguard the In our time together each parent does time in which our children can truly some form of handwork and has time enjoy being carefree and innocent, to connect with other parents. Parents the happy and fulfilled child will attend a meeting once a session in disappear. the evening for supportive parent Satisfied children are happy from discussion and spritual nourishment. the inside out. They notice that the The Old Fire Hall will be hosting Earth goes to sleep in the wintertime an open house on April 5th, 2007 from and wakes up in the Spring. They 9:15am to 11:15am for this important endeavour to encourage the ants to new program, coming this fall. Hope go where it is safe. However, these to see you there. children are becoming few and far between. More often what is seen home, and the damaging effects that are childrens’ faces that are fatigued, mass media has on the very young and who speak in a way that is out of need to be addressed. With respect synch with their age. It has become a to education, parents need to ensure rare sight to see a smiling and fulfilled that their children are being educated mother who is enjoying the company in a way that respects the right of the of her children. It is a shame that child to grow up slowly. The creation in a country where we enjoy such of child advocacy groups such as the affluence that we have parents who do Campaign for a Commercial Free not have time to watch their children Childhood are essential to shaping grow. It is equally a shame to support a world that parents are comfortable an education system whose design sending their children into. Parents takes away the child’s opportunity to who are working in partnership with grow up slowly and happily. each other in their homes is another Clearly, time management is key to a successful family as a whole. one of the most difficult issues for Parents should be left with wonderful families to sort out. However, other memories of their children’s important issues such as the lack of childhoods, and children should have support for connected and nurturing cherished memories of the time that parenting, the disorganization of the their parents spent with them. This Page 14 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007

Garden Glimpses Changes Bring New Beginnings …

scheme – seeing them covered in dust on those days when only accentuated the monochromatic the window boxes were vandalized – effect! I remember when we first more often than I care to remember). planted the silver licorice vine, people Please remember this when you stopped their cars to ask what that choose to give your business to the plant was! It was at that moment that “little guy.” Small retailers are always we decided to sell a variety of unusual working very hard for their customers annuals specifically for planting in – and I can guarantee that none of containers: silver licorice (and its them are millionaires! variegated cousins), the sweet potato So it was with some regret but lots vine, ornamental grasses, amazing of excitement and anticipation that I new varieties of coleus, pansies, decided to follow a new path: I will felicia, fan flower and many others now be offering my services in the were all used in our displays to great area of garden design and consultation. effect and sold to plant-lovers like If you have acquired a home with a us. And inside the store, new plants neglected garden or if you are a black were introduced to customers like thumb and need some basic advice, I muehlenbeckia, Marengo ivy, the can offer you my expertise. Whether “ZZ” plant, unusual varieties of ferns it’s as simple as identifying the weeds and mosses, haworthia, echeverias and brambles, or if you have grander and other succulents. plans (perhaps a pond or a formal herb By Ailsa Francis and table decorations. We also had But with a store comes all the garden) that you need designed, I can many coming by to purchase fresh trappings of a retail business: a help. Perhaps you’ve never had much any in the neighbourhood plants, specially planted arrangements seemingly unending stream of luck with indoor plants but would will have noticed by now and fresh cut flowers (which we began paperwork (payroll, Workers’ comp, love to cultivate a garden inside your Mthat the corner of Bank and selling toward the end of 2005). These GST, PST, taxes, taxes & more taxes, house; I can suggest a combination Glen is a little emptier with Hortus were the items that we most cherished rent, insurance, security, skyrocketing of plants that would thrive in your Urbanus no longer there. The store because they were living things – we utility costs and fuel charges, etc.), specific conditions and with your level began its closing sale in early January always prided ourselves in our attempt delayed, missing or cancelled of experience and care. Or if all you and then shut its’ doors on February to place the right plant with the right shipments, the inevitable breakage and have is a balcony or patio, I would 11th, just before Valentine’s Day. person, even if that meant losing a sale. damaged merchandise, competition love to design a garden comprised We had an amazing response as To see a plant go out the door with with the “big box” stores (they have of potted containers for you to enjoy soon as the sign went up with friends someone who had a fighting chance of cornered the market on almost all through all four seasons. and neighbours taking advantage of keeping it happy and healthy for years home & garden décor items) and the You will soon be able to find me on the discounted prices, purchasing to come was always very rewarding. resulting perception of price-gauging the web still under the name “Hortus goodies that they had had their eyes Creating planted arrangements by the little guy (i.e. like us), and Urbanus” -- I am looking forward to on for a while. Of course, we also and our signature window box the increased costs of selling unique, meeting many of you again in your had many expressing sadness that the displays every season was also a joy to hand-made items by Canadian artists own gardens. Thank you for ten great store would no longer be around for us. When we were getting ready for a (and the shrinking existence of that years on Bank Street. Insquequo nos future seasons; not least the holiday season full of dirt and grime during the market altogether). All of these things opportunus iterum! season, which had become a tradition road reconstruction, the window boxes were making my job more and more were designed in a grey and white for many to buy gifts of ornaments of a chore and less of a joy (especially Photo by Mary Anne Thompson Emissions From Ontario’s Coal-Fired Plants: Lowest Level In Generation (CNW)

* Greenhouse gas emissions from Ontario’s remaining coal-fired generation stations have dropped by 29 per cent since the McGuinty government took office in 2003 and are now below 1990 levels, according to 2006 figures. * Over the past three years, generation from coal plants has fallen 32 per cent, representing a huge reduction in greenhouse gas emissions - this is equivalent to the emissions from more than two million cars, according to the latest figures. * Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from remaining coal plants decreased by 29 per cent between 2003 and 2006. Emissions from Ontario’s coal-fired power plants are now slightly below 1990 levels. * Acid rain and smog-causing emission rates last year from sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) were the lowest since 1983, when Ontario started to record this information. * SO2 emissions have been reduced by 44 per cent since 2003, while NOx emissions have declined 46 per cent since 2003. * Coal now accounts for 16 per cent of Ontario’s overall energy mix – down from 25 per cent in 2003 - as conservation, nuclear power and renewable energy increasingly contribute to the province’s total supply. Ontario MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 15

BOOK REVIEW The Feminine Mystiques

Review by stephen a. haines and that of many researchers [seventy danger to herself and her offspring. estrogen, testosterone and cortisol are The Female Brain pages of “References” impart that!], Preparation for this outlook begins being adjusted by the hypothalamus nearly all of it of recent vintage. As early. Females bond with other and amygdala in reaction to various by Louann Brizendine, such, this is the most up-to-date and females at a young age, reflecting prompts. It’s a busy place in there, M.D. Morgan Road Books, comprehensive study of how the their tendency for negotiation and with little “down time” for the working 2006 female brain develops that is available conciliation. Little girls group in the chemists. ISBN 0767920090, today. sandbox or schoolyard, while boys are One form of apparent reduced The author reminds us that all more willing to act alone. In groups, capacity is due to the onset of human brains start out female. Until boys will contest for leadership spots, depression. Studies of depression in the Y chromosome’s genes begin while girls tend to act concertedly. A women go back many years, but only transforming the embryo by a cascade “leadership” role, if taken up in a girl’s recently have the neurochemical roots of hormonal signals, all the brain cells clique, may rotate among its members. been discovered. are XX, the default. Then males and This may result from “talking out” an Although there are many females are sent down the separate issue among the girls. With females causes for depression, menopause tracks of sex development. As much uttering nearly three times the number is a consistently fundamental distinction as we see between males of words per day than men do, talking one. Brizendine, after a lengthy and females, the hidden differences out a situation comes more naturally examination of the issue, concludes in the brain are easily as significant, even to the young. that estrogen therapy, initiated as soon if not more so. Brizendine explains Once the devastating chemical as menopause - which “technically the triggers launching the conditions storms of adolescence quiet down, lasts for only twenty-four hours” - found in the female brain, showing how entering adulthood doesn’t mean is applied promptly. Delay renders different ratios of neurotransmitters hormonal fluctuations level off. the therapy useless, perhaps even between males and females assist Instead, the estrus cycle brings a wave dangerous. ince the publication of Betty in guiding them along their separate of chemical flows that “marinate the Beyond the general text, the Frieden’s The Feminie paths. Once, male medical researchers brain” with new varieties. author provides an Epilogue and three Mystique over forty years ago, S shunned studying women’s medical During adolescence, a spurt of new Appendixes to address further the the title’s phrase has been utilised make-up because “the hormones skew cells is generated in the brain. Specific issues of hormone therapy, depression in countless ways. Sadly, most of the data”. Brizendine shows how it centres, such as that for speech, and sexual orientation. The package those interpretations are wide of the is changes in hormone balances that enlarge and have greater influence on Brizendine has put together is mark. Like all humans, women are must be the root of women’s studies. behaviour. Love enters the picture and expressive and informative. There are individuals, with varying outlooks, From the growing embryo, the issues of sex and commitment become many areas where she concedes “we desires, fears and concerns. While author moves on to the child’s years and prominent. It is in these sections of don’t know why” which will surely be many judgements about what through adolescence, adulthood and the book that Brizendine’s clinical attended to by the research this book comprises a woman have been made, the grandmother years. At the outset, experience is best brought forth. will spur. few of those assessments rest on sound it’s clear that a woman’s biological Running a clinic in San Francisco While this book may someday be science. Louann Brizendine takes signals are strong and persistent, even on “Women’s and Teen Girls’ Mood outdated, it’s an excellent summation up that slack with enthusiasm and if sometimes inconsistent. There and Hormone Clinic” brings her in of what we know now - and which a deep experience. As founder of the are strong evolutionary roots to why frequent contact with the results of the good many should learn about. Read Women’s Mood and Hormone Clinic women’s “moods” are as they are and female brain’s chemical machinations. this book to find out why. on the University of California’s San some of these are manifest in other As she depicts the circumstances of a Francisco campus, her experience animals, a point Angier dismissed client’s condition, Brizendine is able The reviewer may be reached at: with women’s dealing with women’s scornfully. A woman’s level of to take the reader along on imaginary [email protected] health and behaviour issues, she’s empathy with others is far higher trips into the female brain to explain adept at explaining complex issues than a man’s. She develops a sense which chemicals are performing clearly. She relates her own studies of reconciliation to prevent or avoid which tasks. Levels of dopamine,

Louann Brizendine: Author of The Female Brain

ouann Brizendine, M.D. completed her degree in Neurobiology at UC Berkeley, graduated from LYale School of Medicine, did graduate work in London at UCL in Philosophy of Mind and History of Science and Medicine, and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She has served on the faculties of Harvard Medical School and UCSF Medical School. At UCSF, Dr. Brizendine now pursues active clinical, teaching, writing and research activities. She founded the UCSF Women’s Mood and Hormone Clinic in 1994 and continues to serve as it’s director. The Women’s Mood and Hormone Clinic is a unique clinic designed to assess and treat women of all ages experiencing disruption of mood, concentration, energy, anxiety, sexual function and well-being related to hormonal influences on the brain. Couples having relationship difficulties related to these hormonal issues are also seen in the clinic. http://www.louannbrizendine.com/ Page 16 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 A HARD DAY’S PLAY Sortie à la cabane à sucre Inspiration is Hard to Come By par Monique Sénéchal By Mary P. the elephant can do it!” “Yeah. Or a giraffe.” “My gramma has giraffes on her coffee table!” e printemps est à nos portes et qui dit printemps, A pencil rolls off the table, rattles on the floor. I itting at my laptop, trying to think of what dit sirop d’érable! Nous, de l’Amicale, invitons pick it up and the idea slips away. I dunno. I just can’t to write. The boys are playing in the kitchen les francophones et francophiles à venir à seem to get focussed today. Can’t imagine why. L Swith the blocks. I’m taking advantage of the la cabane à sucre lors de la journée de la famille qui lull caused by their busy-ness. What to write, what aura lieu le dimanche 1e avril durant le Festival des to write? Through a Mirror, Dimly sucres de Vanier. La cabane à sucre des Pères Blancs The boys thunder by from the kitchen door on est la seule cabane à sucre en milieu urbain et elle est my left to the living room on my right, “Let’s go “Arthur, please lower your voice.” joliment située à l’entrée de la forêt du domaine des to the aparta-ment!” “Yeah! Let’s go.” They vanish “I’M NOT BEING LOUD!” Pères Blancs. Le menu comprendra les traditionnels through the living room door. The dust settles. The “Yes, you are. Please lower your voice.” oeufs, saucisses, patates rissolées, et crêpes au sirop pictures sit slightly skewed on the wall. I continue “BUT I’M NOT SHOUTING.” d’érable; tout cela pour le coût de 8$ et $3 pour adultes my musing. “Perhaps not, but you’re TALKING LIKE THIS et enfants, respectivement. Nous prévoyons déjeuner The boys thunder by from right to left, “Let’s ALL THE TIME AND I’M TIRED OF IT.” vers 11 heures afin de profiter pleinement des activités built an aparta-ment!” “Yeah! Let’s build one!” “Why are you shouting?” qui débuteront vers midi. L’horaire de la journée de la “With balconies!” They disappear into the kitchen. A famille semble des plus amusants puisqu’il comprend plastic block falls off the end table, bounces, twirls, It’s Been a Long Week une compétition de bûcherons amateurs, un spectacle stops. The monitor on my laptop stops trembling. I de chiens, des promenades en carriole, des conteurs, un resume pondering, scribble on the pad at my left. I’ve had The Cold that Would Not Die for two spectacle pour enfants, des clowns, et de la musique. The boys thunder by from left to right. “We weeks now, complete with the Lauren Bacall throat Les activités se dérouleront tant à l’extérieur qu’à need some books for the aparta-ment!” “Yeah, and - not necessarily a bad thing - the Niagara Nose and l’intérieur du centre communautaire Richelieu. Il sera a pillow!” I grab my water bottle before it vibrates the All-Night Tickling Cough - definitely not good. aussi possible de visiter le Muséoparc. Bien entendu, right off the table, tap my fingers along it gently as The sleepless nights have added a sepulchral shade si vous voulez un moment de répit des festivités, vous I look vaguely upward, seeking inspiration in the of blue to the burgeoning hollows beneath my brown pourrez vous balader dans les sentiers de la forêt du middle distance. eyes, nicely set off by their reddened rims - which domaine. Vous pouvez nous signaler votre présence en The boys thunder by from right to left. “You matches the red of my poor chafed nose. For at least écrivant à [email protected]. can be the fireman!” “Yeah! And you can be the a week, I have looked, as my gran would have put it, policeman!” “And I will be the garbageman!” The cat like the wreck of the Hesperus. Où: 320, des Pères Blanc (Centre communautaire yowls as he’s trampled underfoot, then stalks away There’s only so much Hesperus-ity a woman is Richelieu, secteur Vanier) upstairs, twitching with injured dignity. There’s an willing to endure, so yesterday I took unprecedented Quand: Le dimanche, 1 avril 2007. idea in my mind, if I could only catch it. action - which resulted in the following conversation Point de rencontre: 10h45 au kiosque d’information du The boys thunder by from left to right. “We need at my door: Festival, située à l’entrée, près du stationnement. Nous the tools to fix it!” “Yeah! Let’s get the tools!” “And One of the mothers: You’re looking better serons bien visibles avec notre affichette de l’Amicale. some more books!” The violin on the bench beside today. Heure du repas: 11h me hums softly. A bib slip gently off the high chair Me: I’m wearing makeup. Coût: 8$ menu adulte et 3$ menu enfant tray and rustles onto the floor. The idea is there, it’s Mum: It’s very effective. Pour qui? Tous les membres de l’Amicale, conjoints et coming, it’s coming... Me: Thank you. It’s my disguise. amis The boys thunder by from right to left. “Maybe Internet: www.cabaneàsucrevanier.com MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 17

WINDSOR CHRONICLES B– PART 71 A River To Skate Away On

Dear Tera,

oday the sun is bright on newly-fallen snow. Alpha’s Tknee has recovered from last summer’s surgery. At least, he feels confident enough to put on the cross- country skis. And we’re off through Windsor Park and past the hockey rink and down the embankment and on to the river. This truly is a marvelous season for dogs. And Lily, with her youth and exuberance makes the most of it. I, too, used to bound through the deep snow, leaping up to catch a better view over the drifts. These days, I’m content to let Alpha break the trail, and I follow in the tracks of his skis. Or even better still, I pad along the packed path that follows the river bank, and let those two brave the powder and punder that covers the river after a big blizzard. Only when it becomes clear that Alpha and Lily have definitely traversed to the far bank do I leave the comfort of the well-beaten trail, and The colour of the ice on the river follow them. My, but I do love the is a deep green, like the sky and ice taste of the powder snow you get in in the painting of the hunters in the the middle of the river – so pristine and snow. The colour stands so sharp crystalline that it melts on your tongue against the brilliant white of the like a drink from a cool brook. snow, and you can see the shoveled On the far bank, there are all trail winding downstream. Alpha kinds of new smells to explore. The looks wistfully into the distance. embankment is thick with the trees His knee is not yet ready for and brush that our humans work so hockey skates, but his roving spirit hard to eradicate. Here and there, you has wanted to find a river he could find tracks of wild animals – rabbits skate away on. and foxes. And for a moment, we all We’ll come back someday with imagine ourselves as feral beasts out Sporty, Sunshine and the Pup. If braving the wilderness. We ignore the the winter lasts that long. On days hum of the nearby traffic of course. like this, I wish winter would stay Lily would like to be everywhere with us much longer. at once. One moment she’s Loving the ice and snow, steeplechasing over the snowdrifts. Zoscha The next, she wants to bound across the ice to where the ducks are sitting so complacent in the open water. Alpha orders Lily to stay close. She can be very foolish at times, and we don’t want her anywhere near the thin ice. Then, several hundred yards down from the park, we come across a very strange thing indeed. Someone has cleared the snow in the middle of the river, and has turned it into a rink. Not just any rink, but a maze of trails of clear ice. You can see the bubbles in the ice that show it to be at least a foot thick. The surface is smooth – much more smooth than the surface of the Windsor rink where Alpha and his friends gather late at night to flood with a long hose. There are scarcely any skate marks cut into the ice – and certainly not the kind of gouges and scrapes you get when they play hockey on Windsor rink. Instead, the tracks of the skates are delicate and small. A child has skated here – a very young child learning to love the winter as much as we do. Page 18 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007

117ARTISTS OF OLD OTTAWA SOUTH Ken Ross By Lisa Xing

he corner of Sunnyside Avenue and Bank Street Tis a bustling area in Old Ottawa South, but artist Ken Ross whose studio overlooks this area, is content with living at a more serene pace. “I started painting three years ago, but I’ve always wanted to paint,” he says. Even as a child, he used to love to draw. Ken recounts how he used to take art programs at the local YMCA back home in Regina. The Saskatchewan-born painter moved to Ottawa in 1953 after his father was transferred here by the military. After finishing four years at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Ken moved to Ottawa in 1953. He worked here as a graphics designer with the CBC for thirty-two years until his retirement. Ken has a different method for his craft than many other artists. He enjoys driving to local areas to photograph them first. “I take field trips with my car,” he says. “Then I go back to my studio to paint. I couldn’t stand it if someone was Ken Ross in his Art Studio at the corner of Sunnyside and Bank. He has many beautiful paintings on dispplay. He watching me!” The avid curling welcomes anyone who wants to visit, to call him at 613-730-7417. athlete finds interesting scenes on Photo by Mary Anne Thompson these trips and along the way, likes free from his comfort zone and is outside his window. The modest artist also says he to stop in the towns and talk with taking more of an impressionistic A recurring theme in some of “did all right” at the Ottawa South the locals. “I’m lucky I don’t have personality. His acrylic paintings the paintings is old models of cars art show held in Windsor Park last to worry about making a living come in all sizes. So far, he has and tractors, usually abandoned at year. His paintings have also been now, or else I’d be dirt poor!” he finished 118 paintings, each of the side of a road, with astounding accepted at the Merrickville Fine laughs. which takes about four days to use of light and shadows. Ken is Art Festival in May. Most of his work is centred on finish. The breathtaking scenes a member of the Ottawa Curling Mostly importantly, though, Ottawa and the surrounding area. range from Richmond farm scenes Club and had his art shows there Ken says he’s doing something “I love it here,” he says. “I just to Kemptville scenery to the during his first couple of years of he’s always wanted to do. can’t get over the city. We have Rideau Canal and Elgin Street painting. He sold around five or “When you paint for yourself, everything right here.” Ken says to MacGillivary Lake in Quebec six of them during this time. “I just you can do whatever you want,” his style has gradually changed. where he used to go fishing. Ken started painting and that’s it,” he he says. “I’m just happy I’m on the Before, he says he incorporated a also has a canvas of the corner of says. “I haven’t shown very much right side of the grass.” lot of detail into the paintings, but Sunnyside and Bank, the scene just of it; I just paint.” lately he has been trying to break

Area Church Service Times

Sunnyside Wesleyan Chuch St Margaret Mary’s Parish 58 Grosvenor Avenue (at Sunnyside) 7 Fairbairn Sunday Worship Services are at 9 Sunday liturgies: Saturday at 4:30 a.m., 11 a.m. p,m. Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Children’s programs are offered dur- Evening Prayer: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ing both services. Southminster United Trinity Anglican Church 1230 Bank Street (corner of Cam- Church 15 Aylmer Avenue eron) 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Sunday Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. School - September through June Church School adn Nursery at 10 a.m. MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 19 CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Corpus Christi Students Pay It Forward By Missy Fraser

uring the month of February Corpus Christi students, staff Dand parents participated in a “Pay It Forward” project. “Pay It Forward” projects are based on the fictional book by writer Catherine Ryan. The author and others formed the Pay It Forward Foundation in 2000 to inspire young people to change the world and to offer tools and encouragement. Teacher Valerie Campeau was inspired to initiate the Project at Corpus Christi after finding a “Pay It Forward” card on her car one snowy morning. A kind stranger had taken the time to chip the ice and snow off of her car. The card she found asked only that the gesture be paid forward to another person. Students in the primary division have concentrated Corpus Christi student Lauren MacPhee helps to measure the schoolyard to prepare for new trees and their efforts on sharing acts of kindness other improvements. Working together, all the students in the school braved the February cold to measure with other students and teachers. and collect data about their play area. Students in junior grades have participate in the project. Cards will the Mardi Gras or to contribute to the Grounds Transformation project. taken their imagination and good be mailed back to the school and Silent Auction, please contact Kathy Students especially enjoyed rolling will out to the community. On one students will be able to see how their Mahoney at [email protected] the trundle wheel and estimating and wintry morning Mme. Campeau efforts inspired more kindness. or leave a message in the office 613- then pacing off their yard. and Mme. Susie’s class took to Corpus Christi’s annual Mardi 232-9743. neighbouring streets to clear snow Gras event is set to go for Wednesday, Students from JK to grade six To find out about registration for from cars, walkways and front steps. March 7 from 5:30 p.m. ‘till 8 p.m. braved February’s cold temperatures all grades and Corpus Christi School Mme. Campeau said. “We had a blast In addition to fabulous games, there to measure and collect data about the activities please visit: corpuspta@ working together – the students really will be delicious food, fun crafts, school yard. This information will sympatico.ca or call the office at 613- loved it”. They left bright green “Pay and great finds to be had at the Silent be used for a site plan in the School 232-9743. It Forward” cards inviting recipients to Auction. For more information about Page 20 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 Firehall Winter Carnival Fun MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 21 Grow Your Firehall - Make Your Choice!

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LADY EVELYN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL “Bring On The Winter !” Says Lady Evelyn Alternative School By Brian Donahue, and hot chocolate; and lots of other the outdoor education program, simulation, students played the role Lady Evelyn School sweet treats for dessert ! Over $800 commenced in February at of over-wintering voyageurs newly was raised in support of the school MacSkimming Outdoor Education hired by the Northwest Company Council computer lab.

2007 Winter Carnival Rideau Canal Skating hile winter eased in slowly Winter at Lady Evelyn also this year the students, staff, means skating on the Rideau Canal. Wparents and friends of Lady This activity resumed in February as Evelyn Alternative School quickly got part of the regular physical education into the seasonal spirit on Saturday, program at Lady Evelyn. Being so January 27 by hosting the school close to the canal is a major bonus 2007 Winter Carnival. Outside games for students who really enjoy the were organized in the school yard, weekly outings. The season may be including hockey skills, and snow shorter this year but canal conditions shovel races. Inside, the school gym have been ideal since opening for and foyer were buzzing with all kinds Winterlude. of activities. Little Ray’s reptiles, cake walk games, slime making, face painting, and a student talent show MacSkimming Outdoor topped off the inside entertainment Education schedule. There were hot dogs, coffee Another winter highlight,

Centre. The centre is owned/ in the early 1800’s. They re- operated by the Ottawa Carleton enact history by trading with local District School Board, situated in Aboriginal peoples for furs in order to Cumberland approximately 25 kms. purchase supplies at Fort William for east of Ottawa. The facility is a the long journey home to Montreal. replica Canadian pioneer village, Group meals were organized by including a series of wooden teacher and parent volunteers. After lodges and a main lodge staffed an invigorating day in the fresh air by an enthusiastic team of outdoor everyone was ready for the hearty education specialists, (who clearly homemade lasagne and caesar salad enjoy interacting with the children). dinner (the wonderful warm aroma Education programs are offered in of wood stoves and garlic welcomed natural science, Canadian history, us in the main lodge !). The sleeping and outdoor skills and leadership. lodges are basic wooden structures Each year students from Lady Evelyn with wood stoves and bunks for grades 4-6 have the opportunity to approximately 8-10 individuals. For attend a 2-day outdoor experience at many students it was a first time MacSkimming. experience away from the standard Our trip on Feb. 12-13 included modern amenities we now take for snow-shoeing, wildlife and habitat granted. Not to worry however, as identification games, scavenger lodges were kept toasty warm by the hunt, and early Canadian history teachers and parents who kept fire lessons. A series of outdoor activities stoking duty though the night ! and games exposed the students to As usual, a big thank-you goes some aspects of early settlement life, out to Principal Lori Lovett, and all tailored to specific classroom study the teacher coordinators and parent themes. For example, students were volunteers at Lady Evelyn Alternative instructed to play the role of a forest who support these activities make animal trying to meet basic needs of them possible for the enjoyment and finding food, water and shelter while education of the students. When it striving to survive in an interactive comes to winter, Lady Evelyn School food-chain simulation. In another says “Bring it on !” MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 23

HOPEWELL HAPPENINGS Talent Abounds .... cont’d from page 1 from Grades 3 through 6 auditioned Stein on drums and Ethan Schwartz on for the 22 spots that made up the 1½ electric guitar winding the crowd into hour show. Miss Bonell worked with an absolute frenzy. It was a perfect some of her students to create and way for the Junior Grades to spend an produce the backdrop and the lighting afternoon. effects, which gave the show an air of Hopewell continues to focus on polish and professionalism. Watch out character building, both inside and Canadian Idol! outside the classroom. February’s The acts were as varied as they were focus has been respect. Respect is the entertaining. Students sparkled under encompassing word, which branches the spotlight as they played difficult into respect for self, respect for property and sophisticated pieces on a number and respect for the environment. of different instruments including the There was a school-wide assembly piano, recorder and violin. Mr. King’s to introduce the initiative. Several class, under the tutelage of Greg Idazs, skits, highlighting respect were opened the show to raucous applause performed at the assembly. Thanks as they played a couple of numbers go to teachers Madame Bateman and on the recorder. The boys had been Madame Gour Ferris who created the rehearsing for weeks and their hard skits and directed their students who work and talent really shone. Amongst performed them. In other Hopewell news, all the are in full swing, with participating the instrumental numbers there were Sports have also been a focus school bands performed concerts for Intermediate students dedicating all a variety of dances, each exhibiting for Hopewell over the past month. students and parents during the month their spare time to prepare for the show. unique and well choreographed Both the girls’ and boys’ Junior of January and on the evening of Musical director, Ms. Woyiwada has moves. The audience was treated volleyball teams saw huge success in January 11th the Hopewell Stage Band spent many hours putting together the to highland dancing, hip-hop, jazz tournaments this season. The girls’ played at a retirement party for trustee performance, which will be held on and even a modern interpretative team, coached by Madame Morin Lynn Graham at the Glebe Community. the evening of Thursday March 8th. dance that received an extra round of scooped the silver medal in their The Stage Band will be competing in This promises to be an amazing show. applause when soloist, Jad Hammoud, tournament and the boys, coached by the Capital Region Music Festival on Don’t miss it! And on that note, it’s a wooed the crowd into showing their Ms. Elton-McLelland, finished second March 3rd. Hopewell School and its wrap on Hopewell news! appreciation, just one more time! The in a 10-school tournament, which was community wish them luck. show ended on a high note with Ben hosted by Hopewell Avenue School. Rehearsals for the musical, Annie,

OCDSB TRUSTEE REPORT Teacher Staffing Cuts and More

By Rob Campbell They include cuts to intermediate overlay teachers Ottawa and provincially. which make it easier for schools to equitably provide ell, as you read this the Board’s teacher, music and other speciality classes to our Grade 7s If you have any questions or comments, Wand some sundry other, staffing decisions and 8s. Overlay cuts for secondary schools will concerns or suggestions, or wish to be added to my will have been made for the 2007-08 school year mean that course variety including focus programs newsletter distribution list, then please contact me (decision slated for February 27th as at the time and e-learning is impacted on there also. They via 613 730-8128 or [email protected]. of writing). How many teacher staffing cuts we include cuts to some central staff currently tasked to make or do not make as a Board has ramifications support quality and assurance monitoring, special This year too shall pass but it is going to be a very for the entire budget outcome for next year. If we coordinator roles for Arts Canterbury and our I.B. long one certainly. have made a lot of cuts then many citizens will be program and so forth. upset with us and with the Province and we will The cuts noted above all lie in the have moved importantly towards balancing the staffing domain. We have yet of course to budget and the Province will be happy with us. If seriously consider non-teaching staffing we have not made many cuts at all then citizens will cuts and non-staff cuts generally – we be happier with the Board but the Province will be consider that in April / May some time more upset. once the grants have been announced. Some Trustees want to make all of the staff- Teacher staffing decisions have had recommended cuts. Some want to make none to be made by the end of February for of them. Each point of view has its practical and legacy collective agreement and schools strategic advantages and disadvantages in terms of organization reasons and represents an likely capability of optimizing for OCDSB students unfortunate misalignment of revenues and once all is said and done and for the long term. My key expenditures in my view (classroom problem is that I don’t have a crystal ball that works teachers are 60% of the total budget all very well – in a complicated and evolving multi- in). factor situation it is often murkier than I would Teachers cut now can be brought like. I have therefore adopted the position as your back, with non-trivial system disruption, Trustee of voting for cuts which I can live with and in the Spring, if grants allow for this. It is against those which I can’t live with. far from clear however at this time that Cuts I can’t live with are those affecting they will. I remind readers that of course marginalized students or those facing extra even with all of the cuts proposed to us challenges: ESL kids, spec ed kids, poor kids. If an by our staff, and even if we were to make inefficiency seems to present itself in one of these every single one, which we won’t, we areas I will still be willing to look at it but I am very would still be in deficit for this coming leery of making cuts here. school year. I am indeed dismayed that some of the proposed I hope that citizens use their voices cuts lying outside of the near sacrosanct circle of to tell our funders that they want to see care which that I have drawn are also very valued. high quality public education protected in Page 24 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007

WESTBORO ACADEMY Winter Wonderland at Westboro Academy

By Ann Winters in front of Westboro Academy. Days The Year of the Pig…and the of Nature was the scene of a field later, our Social Committee and Golden Pig at that…was welcomed trip for our Junior Kindergarten to inter may be upon us Senior Kindergarten parents outdid in style at the school with dragons, Grade 5 students. They participated now but Spring Break is themselves with the skating and pizza drumming and cymbals. It is in a variety of workshops including a Wjust a few short weeks party for students and their parents always a privilege to celebrate the “Dinosaur Challenge” for Junior and away. Until then, our students have during the After-4 program…hot customs of our global community. Senior Kindergarten. Grades 1 and 2 been making good use of the ice chocolate with marshmallows, hockey Our International Week continued were “Measuring up to Dinosaurs”; and snow. Our Grade 5 & 6 students games for the older ones and their this theme of world cultures in an Grade 3 said “Explorons les plantes” recently hosted a Skating Meeting parents. How much more Canadian entertaining and enriching way. With with Grades 4 and 5 exploring “Vie for other private schools on the oval could it be? all continents represented by different aquatique et chaine alimentaire”. grades, students visited throughout At Westboro, the atmosphere is classrooms, admire exhibits and dynamic, to say the least. The Grade quizzed their school mates who 4 to 8 In-house Heritage Fair saw make presentations. To add to the fevered preparations by the entrants colour and texture, the week ended as they readied themselves for the with a parade of international judges’ questions. The winners will costumes and a buffet of international present their projects to a second set foods for children, parents and staff. of judges at the Regional Heritage Our Grade 7 and 8 students are in the Fair at the War Museum in April. midst of intense training and work After hours of practice and persistence, in advance of the Regional Science students from Senior Kindergarten to Fair at Carleton University at the Grade 8 are nearing peak form for our end of March. Last year’s Westboro annual spelling contest, Dictée P.G.L. contingent has captured a number of (Paul Gérin Lajoie). Pledges are awards and this year’s crew is equally collected for levels of achievement determined to represent the school with half of the proceeds donated well. to French-speaking countries in the With a visit from the CBC’s Ian Middle East and the other half to Black, our Grade 5s completed their the French class of the participating weather unit in fine form. Mr. Black child. The winner from Grade 6 will gave a very informative talk on represent the school at the regional meteorology and the work required Dictée at the end of March. to present the on-air weather report. A The past two months have been real hit was his DVD of the tornado action packed but that’s the Westboro that struck Aylmer 10 years ago. difference. At our school, achievement The session ended with a series of is encouraged and excellence is questions and some of our students expected. Our students are eager to were on the CBC’s weather report on learn and our enriched curriculum the February 19th evening edition. helps them realize their full potential. We have new additions in the Westboro Academy science lab – four If you are interested in discovering chicks hatched just in time to receive that difference for your child, call us Valentine cards from the younger at 613-737-9543 or visit us at www. students. Admired by all, each class westboroacademy.ca . has given the chicks different names. Aside from making new friends, the chicks have generated lots of learning and lots of questions. The newly renovated Museum MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 25 Birthday Book Drive: Old Ottawa South Kids Send MARCH Books North By Lorie Root at Kaleideoscope Kids. This really BREAK got our party guests excited. The ooking for great birthday kids and their parents appreciated the CAMP party ideas for pre-teens? If thought of helping others and they Lyou’re like us, every year we liked having the choice to buy a book struggle to find the right theme for from a local bookstore or donating Kids Ages 9-12 our daughters’ birthday celebrations. their own gently-used books. This year was very different though. Lucky for all of us, Isabelle’s Our daughter Isabelle wanted to friends are all great readers and they have a low key party at home with really tried to find books that would appeal to Aboriginal children in the her friends and didn’t really feel the WANNA TAKE OVER THE RADIO? need to have more gifts – particularly north. So we had lots of great books Then CKCU's Radio Camp is for you. A whole week of learning the since her birthday comes so close to to donate. We received a wonderful secrets of radio broadcasting in the friendly CKCU environment at Christmas. selection of books for pre-schoolers, Carleton University. CKCU is Canada's oldest campus-community radio We discussed the possibilities and new readers and teens. There were station, and we want to pass our experience on to you! decided on a karaoke party featuring chapter books, story books, science, history, mystery and peek-and-find the new High School Musical movie RADIO CAMP 101 and lots of friends who do Hip Hop. books. Some people brought books MARCH 12th to 16th, 2007 And instead of gifts for the birthday by local authors (Larry McCloskey’s Tom Thomson’s Paddle) and other Enter the world of radio! Host your very own radio show. Be a voice actor in a radio girl, we asked friends to bring a play. Create radio advertisements. Learn the technical magic, like making sound book (and other gently-used books) Canadian authors writing about life effects. At the end of the week, you'll get to take part in a special hour-long radio to donate to Lieutenant Governor in northern communities. There even program - live on the air! James Bartleman’s Book Drive to was a bilingual Cree story entitled COST: 250$ (Plus Tax) send books to Aboriginal children “Two Little Girls Lost in the Woods”. in remote northern communities. After the party we counted 279 books Isabelle is an avid reader and the donated by our family and friends REGISTER SOON – SPACE IS LIMITED! thought of helping other kids get lots and the kind people at Kaleideoscope of books really appealed to her. Kids. We were thrilled to take the We figured that we should try books to the Kanata OPP detachment 613-520-3533 to gather as many books as possible to send them north. Leave a message and we’ll get back to you! so we asked Kim, Kelly and Karen So, if you need a birthday idea, Or e-mail us at [email protected]
at Kaleideoscope Kids Bookstore you may want to consider connecting to help us make this birthday idea to a program, like the Book Drive, even better. They agreed to donate and partnering with a local business. another book for each book bought Everybody wins!

SOUTHSIDE March 5 Open House Begins Southside 2007-2008 Registration By Sheila Noble cognitive and physical skills and stimulate awareness of music, nature, re you in the process of people and literature. Southside making a decision about your teachers also work hard to keep the Achild’s care for next year? If experience fresh and interesting with so, mark March 5 on your calendar outings, special activities and projects when Southside Preschool will host an to ensure that both the children who open house to familiarize parents with are new to the program and those who its three programs, geared to children are returning for a second year have aged 2 ½ to 9. Southside will also begin a good time. Both part-time and full- accepting 2007-2008 registrations at time registration is available. the open house. Registration packages The Southside After School will be available during the last week Recreation Program provides a place of February for children to relax at the end of The Morning Preschool Program the school day in a safe and friendly offers small groups of children, aged environment. Teachers keep the 2½ to 4, a relaxed atmosphere with a program low key and encourage the varied program to suit the individual children to use their creativity and needs of each child. Southside imagination to find a comfortable teachers try to offer activities that activity that meets their needs. Choices foster development of both cognitive include activities involving arts and and physical skills and that stimulate crafts, cognitive development, and awareness of music, nature, people fine-motor and gross-motor skills. and literature. Throughout all, Southside provides a snack for the teachers encourage the development children when they arrive from the of independence, curiosity, creativity, school. resourcefulness and responsibility. For more information on any The Bytown Kinders Program of these programs or to obtain a complements and enhances the registration package, contact Joanne kindergarten experience with activities Iob at 613-730-5819. that foster the development of both Page 26 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 Reel Food: Ottawa’s First Food Film Festival Arrives in March! By Heather Hossie the Reel Food Film Festival! You’ll Farming - In this documentary, crop to the debate - that of farmers. learn about the current food industry and animal farmers in Quebec, the Just Food is a non-profit ust Food, USC Canada, the and steps you can take to ensure that Canadian West, the US Northeast organization working towards a Good Food Box and World Inter- you’re getting quality food. and France offer solutions to the just and sustainable food system Action Mondiale (WIAM) are The Reel Food Film Festival will social and environmental scourges in Ottawa, www.justfood.ca. USC J st th th presenting Ottawa’s first mini-film be screening March 1 , 8 and 15 of factory farming. In Europe as Canada is a voluntary organization series dedicated to food! Come out, at the Ottawa Public Library - Main well as North America, a current of working to promote strong, healthy, munch on some organic popcorn and Branch (120 Metcalfe St.) from 7- resistance bringing together farmers and just communities in developing enjoy great films portraying the state 9pm. Each night will have a feature and consumers insists that it is countries, www.usc-canada.org of our food system and what we can length film, a few shorts and a small possible--indeed imperative--to grow The Ottawa Good Food Box is a do about it. presentation from a guest speaker. food differently. The Fight for True non-profit community-based initiative In 2006 there were a number Admission is free, however there is a Farming is a film of grim lucidity but bringing neighbours together to buy of food recalls on products that the suggested donation of $5 to cover the also irrepressible hope. a variety of delicious and nutritious public has always considered safe cost of screening the films. Outlined March 15th - Seeds of Change fresh fruits and vegetables at wholesale such as spinach and carrots. Why below are a few of the highlights from - This fast paced and moving film prices, www.centretownchc.org/gfb/. are these recalls happening? What is each night. documents examines the controversy WIAM is an Ottawa-based global happening to our food that is making March 1st - The Future of Food surrounding the use of genetically education organization which believes it unsafe for public consumption? - An in-depth investigation into the modified crops across the Canadian that the solutions to social and Where is our food coming from and disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, prairies. A publicly funded project, economic global inequalities begin how is it grown and treated? If these patented, genetically engineered and part of a larger, comprehensive with awareness among Canadians are questions that you have ever foods that have quietly filled U.S.[and research program examining the of their social, environmental and pondered, or if the recent food scares Canadian] grocery store shelves for risks associated with biotechnology cultural links with the rest of the have you wondering about the safety the past decade. in agriculture, this documentary world, www.wiam.ca. and quality of your food, come out to March 8th - The Fight for True contributes a new voice and perspective

Life Lease Housing By Anna Sundin

here is a new creature in the housing market. It is called life lease housing. TDevelopers are marketing these units to seniors although there is no reason why these units would not appeal to others as well. The life lease is somewhere between renting and owning. The life lease gives the lease holder sole and exclusive right to occupy a designated housing unit and to enjoy shared use of common areas as in a condominium development. A third party is the registered owner of the land and building, however. As the lease holder has the right to obtain some or all of the equity in the unit when the period of occupancy ends, subject to any restrictions in the life lease, there is the possibility of capital appreciation for the life lease holder like there is with ownership. When the lease holder dies or leaves the unit is either redeemed by the developer, offered for resale or sold at market value. The developer generally retains up to 10 % of the selling price of the unit when it is sold. Though the lease holder does not obtain registered title to the unit, the purchase price is often close to and could even be higher than comparable condominium units. Entering into a life lease has some risks that purchasing either a freehold or condominium unit does not have. Most life lease agreements require deposits of at least 25% of the purchase price. The deposit is not refundable and can be used for construction costs. The only time this amount would be returned to the lease holder is if the developer decides not to proceed with construction of the project. Guidance, Protection Financing for this type of project works on the basis that the building site and the total deposits paid by the lease holders are considered by the lender to be the down payment upon which the financing is approved and the funds and Peace of Mind. provided for construction. The balance of the purchase price paid by the lease Anna E. Sundin, Barrister & Solicitor holders upon closing will then be used to pay off the construction mortgage, GEnErAl PrActicE includinG: after which the project should be debt free. Family Law, Wills, Real Estate, Incorporations, Litigation and Collaborative Family Law There is no express legislation in Ontario governing life lease housing as – A Cooperative and Dignified Approach to Separation and Divorce.– there is for condominiums. However, under the Assessment Act the life lease units are to be assessed in the same way as condominiums, equity co-operative and other residential properties having less than seven self-contained units. As well, most life lease transactions are exempt from the Land Transfer Act so no land transfer tax is payable by the life lease holder upon closing.

The above was information was obtain from an article by C. Robert Vernon Barrister & Solicitor published in Volume 6, Issue 1 (Winter 2007) of LawPro. It is quoted with the permission of Mr. Vernon.

Sundin-OSCAR-Ad-2006.indd 1 7/27/06 11:15:35 AM MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 27 Community Fighting Cuts to the Foundation Of Ottawa Voluntary Sector Launches New Grant By Paul Dewar and to move forward in partnership with the voluntary sector. Program For Youth- he voluntary sector plays an important Led Projects role in our culture, society and Benefits for constituents with Teconomy. It is hard to find anyone disabilities who doesn’t value our volunteers. Are you a Canadian living with a long- he Community Foundation of Ottawa’s Youth The recent cuts of $1-billion by the term injury or disability? Or if not you, then Advisory Committee is inviting local young Conservative government to so-called someone in your family? If so, it’s worth Tpeople to apply for a new set of grants available ‘non-core’ spending, including a whopping exploring whether you qualify for federal through the Foundation’s Ottawa Youth in Philanthropy $200-million taken out of Canada’s non- benefits like these: program. Designed to increase opportunities for Ottawa profit and voluntary sector would suggest • The Canadian Pension Plan disability youth to act as leaders in community projects, the 2007 that this government doesn’t share the same benefit is for people whose disability Youth Empowerment Grants will fund projects that are appreciation as ordinary Canadians do for prevents them from working at any job on proposed, selected and implemented by youth. Grants of up to $2000 will be provided for approved projects that volunteers. a regular basis. To qualify, your disability are initiated and carried out by local young people. The Canada’s volunteers are anything but must be long-term, and you must have deadline for applications is Friday, March 30, 2007. “non core”—they’re part of the fabric of this made sufficient contributions to the CPP. Launched in 2005, the Ottawa Youth in Philanthropy country. Ordinary people know that, because To request an application kit, call Service (OYIP) program is a local initiative that engages young we interact with volunteers every day. Canada at 1-800-277-9914 (toll free) people in the world of community philanthropy. Since More than one-quarter of us are volunteers • Have you experienced an impairment, its inception, the program has brought together a widely working to make Canadian communities physical or mental, for at least 12 consecutive diverse group of youth between the ages of 13 – 21 to sit more liveable places. months? You may qualify for the federal on its Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). In 2006, the The non-profit and voluntary sector Disability Tax Credit (DTC) to help defray committee helped to create the Foundation’s first OYIP makes a massive contribution to our special costs you now face. For a DTC grantmaking program, providing $12,000 to support economy and job market. At 6.8 per cent of application form, call the Canada Revenue nine youth-led projects in Ottawa. The co-chairs of the first YAC, Joy Ding and Stephanie Zhang, went on to Canada’s GDP, it contributes more than the Agency at 1-800-959-8281 (toll free). win the Outstanding Youth Award from the Association mining, oil and gas sectors combined! Websites worth a visit: of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in November. The Muttart Foundation from the Prime • www.PWD-online.ca — Details on Minister’s home province of Alberta says services for people with disabilities. For more information about the OYIP program and these cuts “will hurt some of our most • www.CanadaBenefits.gc.ca — the new Youth Empowerment Grants, visit www.cfo- vulnerable citizens and will create social Government “Benefits Finder” for all fco.ca. deficits that will require far more than $1 Canadians. billion to repair.” As a member of Canada’s effective opposition, I will continue to fight the cuts

Internet Safety Toolkit Launched

(CNW) - Kit101: An Educator’s Guide Parents should discuss the potential to Internet Safety dangers of the Internet with their children and educate them on how to handle situations if his toolkit is a valuable resource they arise. Here are some basic things parents that educators can use to make their can do to protect their children: Tcommunities safer for youth. Local * Monitor sites visited by your child educators received a first-hand look at how the * Keep the computer in an open area of toolkit can help them teach youth and parents the home to surf safely, whether or not they are familiar * Remind children to protect their with the online world. passwords; never let them share them with Financial Divorce Specialist Kit101 was produced by Internet 101, friends Avoid costly mistakes with professional financial an initiative of the Royal Canadian Mounted * Unplug web cams when they’re not in Police (RCMP) and local police forces in the use assistance in the division of assets. National Capital Region, in partnership with * Be sure who they’re talking to before Industry Canada’s CyberWise.ca, the Mounted allowing them to turn on a web cam * Make sure they protect their on-line Police Foundation and the National Child Contact: Rick Sutherland, CLU, CFP, FDS, R.F.P. identity at all times Exploitation Coordination Centre. The goal of 1276 Wellington Street, Ottawa ON K1Y 3A7 * Don’t let them get involved in chat room Internet 101 and CyberWise.ca is to provide a Phone: (613)798-2421 Email: [email protected] safe and positive experience for families who discussions with someone you don’t know use the Internet. This project was made possible by a While the Internet provides learning financial contribution from Industry Canada’s opportunities, it also opens the door to the CyberWise.ca program and the Mounted potential exploitation of children, Allen said, Police Foundation. including cyber bullying and on-line threats. For more information: Sgt. Monique Parents should be aware of what sites their Beauchamp 613-993-8820 Internet 101, children are accessing and monitor their RCMP Internet use. A United States survey found 1-800-618-5732 [email protected] www. that 66 per cent of all young Internet users internet101.ca have been exposed to pornography online by accident. Page 28 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007

COMPUTER TRICKS AND TIPS Choosing and Using a Printer byMalcolm and John their packs of film were. Nowadays printers are coming down in price, available the drivers (tiny programs Harding, of Compu-Home it seems to be a similar situation with the fact that you need to maintain 4 for computer-printer communication) inkjet cartridges; you quite often pay expensive toner cartridges might be that would have allowed owners to hat in the world has more for a pair of cartridges than you daunting. It is not uncommon for convert from Windows 98 to Windows happened to our paperless originally paid for the printer! You homes or small business with high- XP, or vice-versa. The result was that society? Years ago, we can save a bit by having cartridges volume text printing and occasional lots of people had to buy new printers W refilled, but the manufacturers say colour needs to have a black laser and to replace ones that were otherwise were promised that the computer would organize and save all of our that the only way you will get vibrant, also an inkjet. working perfectly. With Windows documents online; our filing cabinets long-lasting prints of your photos is to Multifunction units combine the Vista now released, I would hope that would soon become mostly “virtual” use not only their own inks, but also utilities of printing, copying, scanning a similar issue does not arise. - icons on our computer screens. their brand of paper. and sometimes faxing, all in one Instead, our mouse seems to have a If you are in the market for an machine. This reduces the amount of Malcolm and John Harding are the straight track to the “Print” button, and inkjet printer, ask if it incorporates space required for these functions, and owners of Compu-Home, specializing we’re killing more trees than ever! the new technology that prevents the simplifies the purchase and storage of in assisting home and small business The commonest kind of computer cartridges from drying up if the printer ink, toners and paper. Another huge computer users. printer in homes is the inkjet. This is not used for an extended time. It’s advantage is that the software to run Visit www.compu-home.com and printer creates text or an image on irritating to return from a vacation everything is integrated into one go to Suggested Websites for links to paper by spraying microscopic droplets and find that your new cartridges have program on your computer. A pitfall some of our favourite websites. of ink in precise patterns, in black or dried up while you were away. is that if you encounter a problem, Write to harding@compu-home. combinations of colours. The ink is Laser printers are considerably perhaps all four of your utilities are com or phone 731-5954 to discuss contained in cartridges; most printers faster than inkjets. Their per-page out of commission at once. computer issues, or to suggest subjects have one cartridge with coloured inks printing cost is lower, although their Whatever printer you are for future columns. and a separate black one. When I original purchase price is higher. A considering, ensure that it is worked in my father’s drugstore back laser printer’s toner cartridge will compatible with your operating in the 50’s, I used to think that Polaroid print thousands of pages, and some system. There was a bit of an anomaly should be giving away their cameras can be refilled with no apparent loss in the printer industry a few years ago, for free, considering how expensive of print quality. Although colour laser when some manufacturers never made

CRA Targets RRSP Over Contributions by Rick Sutherland is demanding. Here’s an example of how an honest s you are about to start thinking taxpayer could face a nightmare of red tape, about your 2006 tax return, or paperwork and hassle. You have already Apossibly a nice tax refund, the purchased $18,000 in RRSPs for your 2006 government has decided to give you a little limit but you want to get ahead of the game something extra to ponder. The Canada for 2007, so you make another $18,000 Revenue Agency (CRA) has begun an contribution within the first 60 days of aggressive campaign to collect tax penalties 2007. Everything is fine, as you can use the from Canadian taxpayers who have made first 60 days contribution in 2006 if needed, over contributions to their RRSP. In an effort or apply it to 2007 taxes. You complete your to determine if there has been an RRSP over 2006 tax return and you claim your 2006 contribution that is subject to penalty tax limit plus your contribution made in the first the CRA is sending out letters to Canadian 60 days of 2007. You receive your Notice of citizens asking them to substantiate the Assessment showing that you have an over amount of RRSP contributed. Certain over contribution of $18,000. The big computer contribution amounts are subject to a penalty at the CRA starts flashing warning signals tax at the rate of 1% per month. and an over contribution letter goes out to Until the mid-1990s, your over you for an explanation. It’s now up to you contribution limit was $8,000. This limit to prove to the CRA that you have done was then reduced to $2,000. Any amount everything above board and no penalty tax contributed over this limit is subject to should apply. the penalty tax of 1% per month. The You should know how to respond if problem was that until recently the CRA the CRA sets their sights on you. Keep had no way of identifying taxpayers who your records of RRSP contributions handy had over contributed. That is unless the so that you will have your proof and there taxpayer volunteered the information. On will be no confusion on the dates that you May 1, 2004 a new rule took effect. Now made your contributions. If it turns out that financial institutions are obligated to send you are subject to tax penalties, you should an electronic file to the CRA informing make every effort to correct the situation as them of the amount and the person who quickly as possible. The CRA will demand made the contribution. Until then financial collection of the penalty tax at the rate of institutions that sold RRSP investments 1% per month plus, they may also charge had no obligations to report contributions interest on the amount owing and a late directly to the CRA. filing penalty. So, if you have made an over contribution Personal Financial Planning to your RRSP over the last ten years you may This is a monthly article on financial We will review your current financial position and be targeted by the CRA. Even if it turns out planning. Call or write to Rick Sutherland recommend a plan that is designed to achieve your goals. that you are not subject to any tax penalties, CLU, CFP, FDS, R.F.P., of FundEX taxpayers will have to expend a significant Investments Inc. with your topics of interest Rick Sutherland, CLU, CFP, FDS, R.F.P Tel 613.798.2421 1276 Wellington Street [email protected] amount of time, energy and effort in coming at 798-2421 or E-mail at rick@invested- Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3A7 www.invested-interest.ca up with the requested receipts that the CRA interest.ca. MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 29

AMICALEMENT VOTRE

films, ...). Les membres ont le droit de vote à l’Assemblée générale annuelle, et surtout nous permettent d’avoir plus de poids lorsqu’il s’agit de développer des programmes ou des partenariats. Vous pouvez recevoir le Par Doreen Drolet formulaire d’adhésion en envoyant un courriel à [email protected]. ou tout simplement découper celui-ci Quoi de neuf ? en nous l’envoyant avec votre chèque à l’adresse suivante : ous souhaitons piquer votre intérêt et vous faire connaître Amicale francophone Adhésion Ndes aspects de l’Amicale c/o Centre Communautaire du qui vous sont moins familiers. Nous Glebe. vous invitons donc aujourd’hui à 175 Avenue Third. Ottawa, ON, prendre connaissance des projets de K1S 2K1 trois de nos comités et espérons vous intéresser à vous joindre aux activités Comité de programmation de ces différents comités. - Doreen Drolet Pour vous servir en français

- Campagne d’identification des Les membres du comité disponible du 2 avril au 15 juin, soit La prochaine séance du cercle de marchands du Vieil Ottawa Sud de programmation ont des leçons privés ou semi privés, les lecture aura lieu le mercredi 7 mars, au développé différents partenariats avec lundis et vendredi de 16h à 20h. Les Centre communautaire du vieil Ottawa Comité de développement les organismes communautaires de mercredis de 16h à 21h. Pour de sud à 19h. Le roman sélectionné : - Guy Giguère nos quartiers afin qu’ils offrent de la plus amples renseignements il faut «Une adoration» de Nancy Huston. Vous connaissez des marchands programmation en français. Sous la composez le (613)233-8713. Un Les réunions sont ouvertes à de nos quartiers qui offrent un rubrique Activités de l’Amicale vous programme d’aide aux devoirs qui tous, toutefois il est demandé aux service en français ou qui veulent trouverez la liste des programmes s’adresse aux étudiants de la première participants de s’acquitter de leur en offrir un, alors vous pouvez nous offerts en français dans nos à la sixième année. Du lundi au adhésion à l’Amicale à un coût annuel aider à les identifier. L’Amicale est différents quartiers pour la session jeudi de 16h à 16h45 ou de 16h45 à de 5$, ainsi que d’une participation un des partenaires d’un projet de la de printemps. De plus, nous avons 17h30. S.O.S Études, un programme ponctuelle de 1$ pour couvrir les frais Ville d’Ottawa, coordonné par le participé avec la Ville d’Ottawa, le de tutorat en cours privés ou semi de location de la salle. Regroupement des gens d’affaires de Patro d’Ottawa, le MIFO et Franc- privés. Anglais et français de la la Capitale nationale visant à aider les Ouest à l’élaboration de «Mon guide première année à la 11ème année. francophone des loisirs». Il sera commerçants à offrir des services en Mathématique et sciences de la voir page 16: bientôt disponible et sera fort utile. première année à la 9ème. Les mardis français. Le simple fait d’identifier Sortie à la cabane à sucre le personnel et les marchands Vous y trouverez les activités en de 15h15 à 18h15, les jeudis de 16h à pouvant servir la clientèle en français français de tous les organismes qui 20h15. Les samedis. serait un grand pas pour favoriser sont mentionnés plus haut avec en l’épanouissement du français dans plus la programmation française nos quartiers. De plus, ce projet offre du Complexe récréatif RAYFRIEL de nombreux services aux entreprises ainsi que celle de l’Amicale. tel la traduction à mini prix, les cours Nous avons beaucoup d’idées de de français axé sur le service à la programmation, mais souvent nous clientèle, de l’aide pour recruter du avons des contraintes d’espace personnel bilingue etc. ou nous sommes dans l’impossibilité Si ce projet vous intéresse, vous de trouver un moniteur/animateur pouvez nous aider de plusieurs francophone. Donc si vous avez des façons. Si vous êtes un marchand, ou idées de programmation et le talent si vous connaissez un marchand ou qui va avec ou encore vous connaissez un membre du personnel qui offre un quelqu’un qui pourrait offrir des service en français, pourriez-vous ateliers ou des activités d’intérêts nous communiquer cette information. pour les francophones, communiquer Une autre façon d’aider à la réalisation avec nous par le biais du courriel de de ce projet serait d’aller visiter l’Amicale : amicale05@sympatico. avec un membre de notre comité, un ca. Ici, dans le vieil Ottawa sud, les marchand dont vous êtes client pour gens du OSCA, aimeraient bien offrir lui expliquer ce projet et lui remettre plus d’activités en français. la trousse d’information qui a été préparée à cette fin. Pour joindre le Activités de l’amicale comité de développement écrivez à: [email protected] Le groupe de jeux pour bambins à pris son envol le 11 janvier dernier Comité d’adhésion - au Centre communautaire du vieil Ottawa Sud. Ce groupe de jeux se Anne Donnadieu déroulent en français. Vous pouvez encore vous y inscrire. Une nouvelle La campagne d’adhésion 2007 est session sera offerte au printemps du 12 lancée. Il est temps de vous joindre à avril au 14 juin 2007. Coût 31$ pour nous ou de renouveler votre adhésion. la session. Les inscriptions auront Le montant de la cotisation pour lieu en mars. Surveillez la brochure l’année 2007 est fixé à 5 $. Cela des activités de printemps du OSCA. nous permet de financer l’association Au Centre communautaire du (par exemple de payer les frais pour Glebe un Cours de garde enfants (12 l’incorporation qui est en cours) ou +) est offert les lundis de 18h à 19h du de payer la publicité ou certaines de 2 avril au 11 juin au coût de 54$. Des nos activités gratuites (cabane à sucre, cours de chant (8ans - adulte) sont Page 30 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 Breathing Naturally Breathing is natural but do you breathe naturally?

By you feel. Holding on to anything when how not to breathe. Yet, one’s breathing problem, tends to lean forward, Maureen it is time to let go creates distress becomes modified and restricted in draw his arms together, and bend his in the body and mind. Now take a various ways, not just momentarily, head down. All these body postures Fallis, breath, then fully empty your lungs, but habitually. We develop unhealthy result in reduced lung capacity. The Surround and hold your breath. Become aware habits without being aware of it. We more intense the concentration, the Circle Yoga of the increasing discomfort that tend to assume positions (slouched more tense the muscles become. The develops when you resist something positions) that diminish lung capacity muscles in the arms, neck and chest ou can from entering your life that you are and take shortened/shallow breaths. contract; the muscles that move the l e a r n meant to accept. Notice the relief that Scientists have known for a long thorax and control inhalation and Ya lot you feel as you take your next breath. time that there is a strong connection muscular tenseness clamp down and about your life So why do we hold our breath? between respiration and mental restrict exhalation. Breaths become by paying attention to your breathing. Actually, I don’t believe we hold states. Improper breathing results shorter and shallower. After an Right now, take a deep breath and our breath on purpose but rather in diminished mental ability. The extended period of intense focusing, hold it. Feel the increasing discomfort it is something that occurs to us corollary is also true. It is known that the whole system seems to be frozen that builds as you resist the natural automatically and spontaneously. We mental tensions produce restricted in a certain posture. impulse to let go. When it becomes are breathing even when we are not breathing. As we go through life, the bad too uncomfortable, release your breath conscious of it. So it seems foolish to A normally sedentary person, breathing habits we have picked up slowly and notice the immediate relief think that one can be told how to or when confronted with a perplexing become part of our life. Unless we do something to reverse these habits, we can suffer permanent problems. The good news is that practicing yoga helps to unlock these bad habits. Yoga presents an opportunity to both observe and manipulate your breathing through breathing exercises called pranayama. The Sanskrit word prana means primary energy even though it is often translated as life force or simply breath. At Surround Circle Yoga, pranayama is used in yoga practice to help clear and cleanse the body and mind. It is also used in preparation for meditation, and in asana, the practice of postures, to help maximize the benefits of the practice, and focus the mind. Surround Circle Yoga classes are scheduled to begin at Southminster United Church the first week of April. Strength & Soul: a flow-style (vinyasa) class for beginners to more advanced students with a desire to become leaner, stronger and more flexible. Gentle Soul: a gentle, healing practice, perfect for any age or degree of fitness. Taught at a slower pace, it is an ideal class for anyone new to yoga or for students interested in learning to breathe more deeply, and simply be more relaxed. Run Yoga Run: designed for runners & ‘wanna be’ runners who welcome the benefits of practicing yoga - building and balancing strength, increasing range of motion, and training the body and mind to work synergistically. Soulful Family Yoga: based on the YogaKids model, the class is created for parents & children (ages 6 – 12). Associate Teacher, Nathalie Cloutier will adapt postures to a child’s playful nature blending in music and creative movement.

To find out more about the upcoming classes and fee schedule see: www.surroundcircleyoga.com or call Maureen Fallis at 613-730-6649

Photo by Tom Alfoldi MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 31 The Spring Ottawa Antiques Sale!

New York Tailors featured this suit in their 1912 collection. Print size approx 16”x 24”1 of 4 available

Typical of the stock that Mission Oak Furniture specialist “Barrie Whittaker” will be selling.

By Peter Sutherland Fieldhouse at Carleton University will be bursting with antiques. We draw he evolution of antique buyers professional Dealers from many parts is interesting to watch,” of Ontario and Quebec. Attendees states Catherine Knoll, can expect everything from sexy T Carleigh Ottawa resident and organizer of the Parisian fashion prints to one of kind Sutherland, Glebe Spring Ottawa Antiques Sale! “Our architectural antiques”. HS Carleigh is customers encompass a much broader The 12th Annual Ottawa Spring wearing some demographic than they did just a Antiques Sale is held at the Fieldhouse of the costume few years ago. People that I thought at Carleton University (Bronson Ave. “bling” that she might not be interested in antiques are at Sunnyside) from March 30 – April bought at the flocking to the show”. 1, 2007. Friday 5-9 Saturday 10-5 Ottawa Antiques For example I know some trend- Sunday 10-4 Admission $7.00 (Under Sale. conscious condominium owners who 18 free with adult) Free parking (Lot 5 ). never miss the show. Their décor For further information contact: features granite counter tops, stainless Catherine Knoll; 613-521-1970; steel appliances and concrete floors, or visit www.asinter.com but they also incorporate antique pine furniture (armoire and harvest table) which gives the space a nice counter- balance”. As with many of today’s trends, the hottest thing in antiques is in fact being driven by the under twenty set. Costume jewelry from the fifties that has “over–the-top” glitz, glamour and style is something that has taken local Dealer Pat Orme by surprise. “They love the retro look and it’s a price they can afford,” says Orme. “One of the things that I’ve noticed recently is a very strong upsurge in antique furniture” says organizer Knoll, who also manages Toronto’s oldest antiques show. “At our recent Toronto show, Dealer Barrie Whittaker from Aylmer actually sold her entire stock. It happened very early in the show so she just left” laughs Knoll. Whittaker is one of the very few Dealers in Canada who specialize in the clean lines of Mission furniture. “Don’t worry” says Knoll, “Barrie will have more stock for the Ottawa show”! The Ottawa Antiques Sale! is the capital’s largest sale of antiques and Costume jewelry comes in many shapes and sizes vintage jewelry. Knoll states “The (including “salamanders”)! Page 32 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 The Making of Oliver! donated by an exceedingly generous around the stage, mimicking his Glebe family just in time for us to actions, without running into other begin our rehearsals. actors). The cast is then split into Once the songs are learned, the smaller groups to practice various parts actors must be able to dance to the of the play. For example, one evening, songs (while singing). Choreographer the orphans could be practicing the Mary Tsai-Davies (a.k.a. the director choreography for the song “Pick A of GNAG itself) started by teaching Pocket”; while the adults are going individual steps to the groups. These over the song “Who Will Buy” getting steps are then incorporated into dance stage locations, entrances, exits and numbers. Because of the small stage lines worked out. space and large number of dancers, As production week approaches, the actors must carefully practice the actors must prepare to “run the steps so as not to run into each other. marathon”. There are rehearsals all The next deadline is to learn the day Sunday then Monday – Thursday script by the end of the second month. evenings (4 or 5 hours) with Friday While practicing the script, Director evening being opening night. Dodger, Oliver, and Charlie Bates Photo by James Hunter Eleanor Crowder sets the scene by “Oliver!” is a classic story and helping each actor decide what their people will be moved to tears, have By James Hunter he runs away to London, he falls into goals in the scene are. Since this a few laughs and perhaps be a little the company of a gang of pickpockets is a period piece, some research is scared of the horrible man, Bill Sykes. he Glebe Neighbourhood including Fagin, Bill Sykes and the involved to make the play fit into the The songs are wonderful and adults Activities Group (GNAG) Artful Dodger. Oliver’s future looks way things were in the 1800’s. The and children will be truly entertained. Tregularly puts on popular uncertain until a mysterious plot director then decides where each actor I encourage people to support their theatre productions. Coming up in against him is unraveled by the kind will enter for the scenes, where they community theatre and come out and March, the show “Oliver!” will be Mr. Brownlow. presented at the Glebe Community This is a large production by Centre (GCC). This is typical of several measures: There are 40 actors GNAG’s theatre courses, in which and 4 main production staff. The performance skills are taught within musical has a lot of songs: 22 in all. the context of staging an ambitious There are 19 rehearsals (most 3 hours production. on Tuesday evening, but 4 full-day on Based on Charles Dickens’s classic the weekend) from January to March. 1838 novel, “Oliver!” is a musical There are two main groups of about a young boy’s extraordinary actors that often appear on stage adventures on the streets of London. together: Until he is nine years old, Oliver spends The orphans: The younger his life in a workhouse orphanage members of the cast are all members of where he becomes notorious for the orphan chorus. This group appears daring to ask for more food. When first as workhouse orphans and then as Fagin’s group of thieves. The London chorus: This group is adults and teenagers who are either street sellers or residents of London. As you can imagine, the Bill Sykes and Wendy Photo by James Hunter logistics of getting this group trained and ready for the will stand and what their actions will enjoy the show!!! performances are formidable. The be. Actors need to memorize these first challenge is to learn the songs directions. There is a fair bit of ad- The show times at the GCC (175 in one month. You must remember libbing possible in terms of actions Third Ave) are: exactly where in the song to sing the actors can do and each actor can Friday, March 30 - 7:00pm and not to sing (especially when be creative in this area. Saturday, March 31 - 7:00pm there are solos involved), and cue The last month will be spent fine Sunday. April 1 - 2:00pm yourself to start just at the right tuning the performances, going over Sunday, April 1 - 7:00pm moment. Music Director Rachel the material, and, with the help of Advance tickets are available at the Eugster is instrumental at this stage volunteers, getting the sets, props, GCC for $17, tickets at the door are in helping learn the songs. Several and costumes ready for the big show. $20. early rehearsals are comprised of Producer Judith Haney is involved in singing the songs accompanied by many of these tasks and is the glue that In support of the Ottawa Food Bank, the GCC’s new piano. This was holds the whole production together. please bring non-perishable food A typical evening practice starts items to the show! with warm up exercises. These may be followed by some movement exercises James and Elisha Hunter are acting in such as “flocking” (to follow a leader Oliver! and live in Old Ottawa South.

Oliver and Bill Sykes Photo by James Hunter MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 33 The Time To Treat Spring Allergies is Now!

By Derek Roche pollen, grasses) and produces sinus Elimination Technique (NAET) is a specific allergen. Treatment involves congestion and sneezing. People with system that has Traditional Chinese either acupuncture or acupressure at ith winter just having begun allergy-induced asthma can have such Medicine (or TCM, the medical specific points on the body while the in the last month, it is hard severe problems breathing they need model behind Chinese acupuncture) patient holds a sample of the allergen. Wto believe that Spring is just emergency medical intervention. as its foundation. NAET is now being After the treatment, the allergen must around the corner. While many people Allergies to ingestants can produce learned and used by practitioners from be avoided for 25 hours as this is how are rejoicing this fact, there are many strong gastrointestinal tract reactions literally all over the world. long it takes qi to travel through the others who are not looking forward such as vomiting and urgent diarrhea, This technique, like TCM, says whole body. This is why it is important to warmer, longer days. Why would or milder symptoms such as bloating, the human body has ‘qi,’ or energy, to treat spring allergies now, as it is anyone not welcome sunshine, longer gas or being tired after eating. flowing through its circulation almost impossible to avoid pollens, days, budding trees and blossoming Contactants produce topical redness or pathways (called meridians in TCM). grasses and mold when the outside air flowers? To some people, these signs itching. Allergies also have a systemic Everything with which we come is saturated. of seasonal renewal are equated with effect. Anyone with allergies can into contact also has an energy, or Having one’s allergies cleared red, itchy eyes, sinus congestion, tell you that when their body has to qi. It is well known in sciences that through NAET treatments can bring sneezing and difficulty breathing. To mount a defense against an allergen, energy either attracts or repulses major improvements to a person’s them, spring means allergy season. it taps the body’s vitality leaving the other energy. According to NAET, an health by removing all blockages. Spring time allergies, commonly individual quite fatigued. allergic reaction is caused by the body According to Traditional Chinese called hay fever, are caused by the So, what can be done about viewing the energy of the allergen as Medicine, blockage or imbalance in body’s reaction to seasonal airborne allergies? When possible, avoiding repulsive. As a defense mechanism, the body is the cause of all disease particles such as pollen, mold and the allergen seems the logical solution. the body creates a blockage in and pain. Correcting blockages and grasses. Hay fever is an example of an Depending on an individual’s allergy whatever meridian is affected by imbalances is the key to maintaining allergy to inhalants, since the allergen triggers, this option can range from the allergen to prevent the “toxic or improving health. Not to mention, enters the body through the lungs. being a nuisance to downright substance” from entering deeper into making spring a whole lot more Dust mites are another example of a impossible. Some people get shots the body. This blockage manifests enjoyable. common inhalant allergen. to desensitize themselves to their as the allergic symptoms discussed Derek Roche is the owner of There are several other categories allergens with varying success. Another earlier. Another facet to consider The Sunrise Health Centre, Ottawa’s of allergens. We can also be allergic option is to medicate the symptoms. about the blockage is that meridians Original NAET Clinic with seven to ingestants (substances we eat or Many people try antihistamines, but supply qi to organs. When the flow successful years clearing the allergies drink). Wheat, corn, milk products relief lasts only as long as the drug is of qi to an organ is blocked by an of thousands of patients from Quebec, and sugar are frequently ingestant in their system. In recent years, more allergic reaction, that organ does not New York State, and the Ottawa allergens. Contactants are things we and more people have been using get what it needs to function properly. Valley, including professional athletes, come in skin contact with such as acupuncture and Chinese herbology Over time, the organ’s health and television and radio personalities, lotions and fabrics, and are also a to lessen the body’s reactivity to ultimately the individual’s health will politicians and their families. Patient’s possible source of allergic reaction. allergens. This approach helps many, be compromised. ages range from infants to 90 year We typically think of allergies but the allergic reaction is still there NAET utilizes computerized olds. For more information call 613 as affecting the route through which to some degree. electro-dermal allergy testing 736-5200. the allergen contacts the body and the What about attempting to eliminate combined with acupuncture points symptoms that are specific to that organ the allergies? Dr. Devi Nambudripad associated with the major organs to or system. Hay fever, for instance, has developed a technique to do determine exactly which organs and involves breathing in allergens (i.e. just that. Nambrudripad’s Allergy circulation pathways are affected by a

New Vocabulary for Oliver! By James Hunter

eing a period piece, the play has many words or phrases that are not familiar. Throughout the production, we have acquired some Bnew words to add to our vocabulary as we find words in the script Need Renovations? that we are not familiar with. Here are some of them:

Gruel: porridge Plummy and Slam: A password or watchword that everything was fine. Saveloys: A highly seasoned smoked pork sausage, coloured red with saltpeter Cadge: To beg or get by begging Pease Pudding: a pudding made by baking split peas until they fall apart Long-song seller: Long before MP3’s were around people used to sell long scrolls of sheet music on the street. Up a Gum Tree: in great difficulties Crumpets: A small flat round of bread, baked on a griddle and usually served toasted Blow the Gaff: to cause trouble for someone by letting other people know something that they were trying to keep secret Custom Designed Additions and Undertaker’s Mute: The undertaker’s assistant who follows a funeral procession—i.e., “hired grief” Major Renovations that respect the Grouse: To complain; grumble Pay the piper: To bear the consequences of something Craftsmanship and Architectural Beadle: A minor parish official who serves as an usher and preserves order at services style of your older home. 594-8888 www.gordonmcgovern.com Page 34 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 Headaches By Sue Reive, Owner distinguishing features. CGH start in amongst clinicians is that CGH is Clinically, I treat numerous patients Kilborn Physiotherapy Clinic the neck or back of the head and can caused by stimulation of pain receptors with neck pathology who suffer from radiate to other parts of the head. Pain in the cervical spine. cervicogenic headaches. My treatment is described as a dull ache and can It is really important to determine often involves mobilization of the hat do you do when your be brought on or increased by neck the type of headache a person suffers restricted joints, retraining the spinal headache just won’t go movements. The intensity of the CGH in order to treat effectively. Headaches muscles, strengthening and stretching away? Well, that depends W can vary from moderate to severe in can be caused by sinusitis, visual exercises and postural education. My on the cause of the headaches. nature and does not respond to normal disturbances, Tempromandibular Joint patients should expect a change in In the past 20 years, medical headache medication. Palpation Syndrome, and cluster headaches. their symptoms by the third or fourth clinicians have recognized that many reveals tenderness in the neck muscles Fortunately these all have definite visit provided they are compliant with people suffer from cervicogenic and possible changes in muscle tone. characteristics. While there is overlap the exercises and education given. headaches (CGH) which means Neck movements can be restricted. of the symptoms between migraine Hopefully this article has been headaches originating from the neck Associates symptoms include headaches, tension type headaches, informatinve and helpful. If you (cervical spine). Specific diagnostic nausea, vomiting, dizziness and and cervicogenic headaches, CGH suffer from headaches make sure you criteria have been introduced to try to blurred vision. Women tend to be tend to start in the neck and involve consider all the causes and get an accurately diagnose patients with CGH. more prone to CGH than men with a the neck. accurate diagnosis. Unfortunately, many of the symptoms ratio of 4:1 (female to male). Studies have shown spinal of the cervicogenic headaches are Unfortunately studies are manipulation to be effective in the the same as people who suffer from still trying to determine the exact treatment of CGH. However, further migraine headaches or tension-type structures in the cervical spine which controlled studies are required to look headaches. However, there are some causes CGH. Presently the consensus at other types of treatment. Investing in the U.S. and Beyond By Bob Jamieson

oes your investment portfolio stretch beyond Canada? It should. Unless you invest outside Canada you’re missing a world of opportunity. DCanada represents less than 3% of global financial markets. That means more than 97% of investment opportunities are outside Canada. Taking advantage of those opportunities can help you reach your investment goals. The ease and familiarity of investing in Canada means that domestic investments should form the core of your portfolio. But global investing can provide exposure to industries and companies that may not exist at home. While Canada is strong in sectors such as energy, mining and financial services, we’re underrepresented in industries such as technology and health care. And even though Canadian stocks have performed well in recent years, it’s still critical to diversify geographically. Canada’s advance has been fuelled by resource stocks-which, like all sectors, are subject to periods of turbulence. Investing outside of Canada can provide a cushion when Canadian markets stumble. There’s another reason to think internationally. The elimination of foreign investment restrictions on Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) means investments outside Canada can play a bigger role in your retirement wealth- building strategy. When it comes to international investing, Canadians are fortunate. We live next door to the world’s largest economy, and investing in the U.S. is almost as easy as investing at home. That’s why, for most people, U.S. investments should be the first step in an international diversification strategy. But because moves in Canadian and U.S. markets are often closely related, you should also invest outside North America. Investing directly in individual securities overseas can be more difficult. Mutual funds are often a better way to diversify into the further reaches of the world. By buying into a fund that invests outside North America, you benefit from the expertise of professional managers who are familiar with international markets. You are also instantly diversified in those markets because each fund holds a wide range of individual securities. Of course, international investing has risks, which vary depending on the type of investment and where you invest. For example, emerging markets in developing countries can be far more volatile than established markets in North America, Europe and Asia. There are also currency factors to consider. A decline in a foreign currency will reduce Canadian-dollar returns from global investments. But currency appreciation will enhance returns. How much of your portfolio should be in international investments? It varies according to individual circumstances. A good starting point for a well- diversified portfolio is 55% to 70% in Canadian investments and 30% to 45% outside Canada. Bob Jamieson, CFP, your Edward Jones investment representative. Member CIPF MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 35 Dance Performance to Explore Ways We Relate to Food

By Ann Cavlovic things through dance and movement, without getting preachy about it,” she diverse mix of Ottawa artists adds. will dance in a new production A portion of proceeds from the Aexploring our chaotic yet performance will be donated to the intimate relationship with food. Is Hopewell Eating Disorder Support it Alright..? will be performed in Centre of Ottawa. the Glebe on Friday March 30th and Is it Alright..? will showcase Saturday March 31st, 2007. seven Ottawa artists with a wide “Eating is one of the most variety of styles: Middle Eastern (or intimate things we do,” says director “belly dance”), contact improvisation, Ann Cavlovic. “It can be joyful, Indian classical (Odissi), physical distressing, excessive or obligatory. comedy, performance art, puppetry, It is nourishment we accept or martial arts, and contortion. The reject.” In Is it Alright..?, seven performers include: Sara Banks, artists – with styles ranging from Ann Cavlovic, Randi Cherry, Farida, Middle Eastern dance to performance Devin Johnstone, Verda Rochon, and art – will explore different aspects Eileen Scully. of this topic. The performers will A vernissage of visual art related create a world community remaining to food/body-image will also be held on stage throughout the performance, before and after the performance, and will use food discerningly in their including works from Colette movements and interactions with each Coughlin, Mahshid Farhoudi-Di other. Marco, Ela Kinowska, Pablo Quiros, “Nearly everyone I know, male and Suzanne Valois. or female, has struggled with food Tickets $20 ($15 for students), or body-image at some point in available by calling (613) 565-0632 their lives,” says Cavlovic, who or visiting: www.healthysensuality. leads dance workshops in support of blogspot.com for a list of businesses healthy body image for community selling tickets in central Ottawa. groups, including the Eating Disorder Support Program at the Ottawa Fri. March 30th and Sat. March 31st, General Hospital. An amateur but 2007 skilled performer, Cavlovic developed 7pm: Doors open & vernissage the concept for this performance, 8pm: Performance begins and found other artists willing to Ecclesiax Church (2 Monk St., off collaborate. “We can explore these Fifth Ave. near Bank St., Ottawa)

Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair Rural Meets Urban

By Elaine Gibson renewable energy and author of The Renewable Energy Handbook for ttawa’s premier Earth Homeowners, and $mart Power, an Day event, the Ottawa urban guide to renewable energy OEco-Stewardship Fair and efficiency, and other speakers (EcoFair), takes place Saturday to challenge us to action. April 21st at the RA Centre, 2451 There are interactive activities Riverside Drive from 10:00 am to for the children, too! They can 4:00 pm. participate in hands-on examples A free, fun-filled and of solar, wind & hydro energies, a informative day is being planned Teacher’s Corner or play Wildlife for you with over 80 exhibits Detective - they can have fun and under the theme of Rural Meets learn more about our world, too. Urban. Healthy food choices Start off the morning with the and life styles, protection of our Sacred Earth Celebration at 10:00, natural surroundings and wildlife an all-faith service. Come to cheer come together with energy on students who successfully $avings, greening for our homes compete in Earth Day Ottawa and communities, and educational contests. activities for all ages. Outside, the Transportation Fair will DATE: Saturday, April 21, 2007 feature energy-efficient cars like the Enbridge natural gas car and TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. unique vehicles like the Queen’s University Solar Vehicle. LOCATION: RA Centre, 2451 New this year, the Ottawa Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON International Writers Festival is teaming up with Earth Day Ottawa. Climate Change – Our Children’s Future will feature at least one children’s author, as well as Bill Kemp, an expert in Page 36 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007 Red Apron Cooks Irish Beef Brisket, Potato Torte, and Erin Go Slaw here are a number of reasons Irish Beef Brisket Potato Torte with Bacon wedges. we look forward to March. and Cheddar Serves 8 TThe most important is that on March 21, we celebrate the first day 3 tablespoons butter Erin Go Slaw Recipe of spring! On this day the sun sits 125 grams bacon, diced (double directly above the equator on its trip smoked bacon, regular bacon or northward. Spring Equinox marks the Canadian bacon) beginning of spring and the time when 4 baking potatoes, peeled and sliced days and nights are of equal length. 1/4-inch thick Gardeners are happily planning their 250 grams Old Cheddar Cheese (we plantings, while the skiers will be like Balderson’s or Maple Dale’s getting in their last few runs. Uncooked, unseasoned 4-5 lb beef Extra Old Cheddar) Also in March there will be many brisket Salt and freshly ground black pepper people celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day. 3 tbs pickling spice Saint Patrick is believed to have been 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a born in the late fourth century and was 2 bay leaves, crumbled 9-inch quiche pan or pie plate. the patron saint and national apostle of 1 Tbs. brown sugar Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day has come Salt & Pepper to taste 1. In a large skillet over medium 1 head of cabbage shredded to be associated with everything Irish: A Pinch of nutmeg, ginger, ground heat, melt the butter. Add the bacon 2 medium carrots shredded anything green and gold, shamrocks cloves & paprika 6 green onions with stems, chopped th and cook until browned, about 5 and luck. In Ottawa, the 25 Annual 3 cloves garlic, minced minutes. 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on 2 cups of diced carrots and onions 2. With a slotted spoon, remove Mix well. Saturday, March 10, 2007. For more the. Add the potato slices to the Toss with a dressing made from: details on the weeklong festivities, 1. Place chopped carrots & onions skillet and toss to coat in the bacon 6 T. canola oil visit http://www. irishsociety.com/ in bottom of large pot (with lid) or drippings. 3 T. cider vinegar eventsUpcoming.htnl a Dutch Oven. Placethe beef on 3. Place one-third of the potatoes 1/2 t. each of white pepper and salt. In our neighbourhood there are a the carrots and onions and add four in the bottom of the prepared pan. number of pubs that will be planning cups of water. Add spices and garlic Sprinkle with salt and pepper and Refrigerate and let sit for at least an special St. Patty’s Day activities! to water around the beef. 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(CNW) A growing body of scientific seem to help ease the pain of arthritis and research shows that tart cherries – which gout. can be enjoyed year-round as dried and The researchers found cherries frozen cherries or cherry juice – have were the highest in these beneficial among the highest levels of disease-fighting compounds compared to various berries antioxidants compared to other fruits. such as blackberries and strawberries. In the last few years, studies seem to Anthocyanins 1 and 2 are not found in have validated the anecdotal claims that blueberries or cranberries. cherries help inhibit enzymes in the body Additionally, cherries are one of the that are associated with inflammation. The few food sources of melatonin, a potent compounds in cherries were found to have antioxidant that helps improve the body’s similar activity as aspirin and ibuprofen. circadian rhythms and natural sleep Cherries contain powerful antioxidants patterns. called anthocyanins, which provide the Reiter and colleagues in Texas speculate distinctive red color of tart cherries and that eating just a handful of tart cherries may hold the key to the benefits locked may help increase melatonin levels in the inside. These rich red pigments are a type blood - thereby promoting a more restful of phytonutrient known as flavonoids, sleep. which have been linked to a variety of More recent studies reviewed in the health benefits - from protecting against “Cherry Nutrition Report” suggest that heart disease and cancer to keeping the compounds in tart cherries may help lower brain sharp. blood cholesterol and reduce the risk Research conducted at Michigan of insulin resistance syndrome, or pre- State University found that cherries are diabetes, which has become an epidemic. the richest source of anthocyanins 1 and 2 To get a copy of “The Cherry Nutrition - which help block cyclooxygenase 1 and Report” and to learn more about the unique 2, termed COX-1 and COX-2. Some pain health benefits of tart cherries, visit www. medication works by inhibiting COX-1 and choosecherries.com. COX-2, which may explain why cherries MARCH 2007 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR Page 37

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY Sunnyside Branch Library Author Visit caregivers encouraged to join in on Tuesday, March 13, 2:15 p.m. (45 Friday, Mar. 9, 10:30 (1.5hr) Some Friends of Mine Wednesdays, Jan. 10 – Mar. 7, 10:15 mins.) Book Clubs Ernesto Cuevas, whose work has a.m. (30 min.) appeared on CBC, reads from his Aloha! Mother-daughter collection of short stories, Some Special Programs/ Molaki will be teaching us the For Moms and daughters (ages 10-12) Friends of Mine. Writing of hermits, Programmes Speciaux art of hula dancing. Ages 5-9. to drop in, meet new people and join spies and jugglers, his tales are rich Registration. in stimulating discussions on selected Wednesday, March 14, 2:15 p.m. with the details of everyday life that at Adult and Teen titles by the group in a friendly and the same time approaches the terrain (45 mins.) relaxed atmosphere. Registration. of magic realism. Thursday, March Raising an “A” Student - research Mondays, March 19 at 7 p.m. (1 hr.) African Safari. 15, 7 (1 hr) tips to help parents help their kids. Learn about and make you own African “Information literacy skills” are key girlzone mask. Ages 5-9. Registration. Programs for Children to academic success and to working A monthly lunchtime book chat Thursday, March 15, 2:15 p.m. (45 Storytimes/Contes and living successfully in a complex group for girls in grade 7 and 8 at mins.) information society. Learn how to the Sunnyside Library. Registration. Babytime (Newborn-18 months) / help your grade 5-12 child develop Friday, March 23 at 12:05 (45 Travelling Tales. Bébés à la biblio (De la naissance à these skills as librarians share secrets mins.) Travel the world with a tale or two. 18 mois) of the “hidden web” and tips for Ages 5-9. Registration. Stories, rhymes, songs and games for telling good information from bad on guyzone Friday, March 16, 2:15 p.m. (45 babies and their parent or caregiver the ‘net. Registration. A monthly lunchtime book adventure mins.) on Tuesdays, Jan. 9 – Mar. 6, 2:15 Thursday, March 1, 7:00 (1 hr) for guys in grade 7 and 8 at the p.m. (30 min.) Sunnyside Library. Registration. Shamrock surprise! Friday, March 9 at 12:05 (45 mins.) Stories and crafts with a gaelic twist. Toddlertime (Ages 18-35 months) / March Break at Ages 5-9. Registration. Tout petits à la biblio (Pour les 18- Sunnyside Saturday, March 17, 2:15 p.m. (45 Adult Book Club 35 mois) Origami Extravaganza mins.) Drop by, meet new people and join in Stories, rhymes, songs and games for Folding fun! for ages 5-9. stimulating discussions on selected toddlers and a parent or caregiver titles in a friendly and relaxed Registration. Programs for Adults on Tuesdays, Jan. 9 – Mar. 6, 10:15 Monday, March 12, 2:15 p.m. (45 atmosphere. Usually meets the last a.m. (30 min.) or Thursdays, Jan. 11 mins.) Friday of every month at 2 p.m. For – Mar. 8, 10:15 a.m. (30 min.) Introduction to Computers exact dates, please call the Adult Become familiar with this introduction Cars and Trucks and Things that Services Department. to computers, including history, the Storytime (Ages 3-6) / Contes (Pour go! terms and the functionality of the les 3-6 ans) Stories and rhymes for Transporting stories and crafts. Ages personal computer. Registration. young children with parents and 5-9. Registration. Alta Vista Branch Library Alta Vista Branch The Sound of Music Mardi 13 mars, 10 h 30 (1 h )* Ottawa Public Library Enhance your enjoyment of music Amazing Race 2516 Alta Vista Dr. in this entertaining program Join a team, or form your own team, The Mouse and the Motorcycle To register call: 737-2837 x3 offered by music aficionado and take an Amazing Race around Come read the book and discuss the Sherwin Lyman. the library. Ages 12 and up. film. Ages 6 to 12. Adult Programs Wednesday, Mar. 28, 6:30 p.m.(1.5 Friday, Mar. 16, 2 p.m. (1 hr.) Tuesday, March 13, 2 p.m. (80 hrs.) min.)* Book Banter Teen Book Club The Plot against America Drop in to share some great reads Around the World in 80 Days! by Philip Roth Chat and Social Practise your English. with other teens. Ages 12-15. Stories, videos and crafts. Ages 4-7. Thursday, March 1, 2 p.m.(1 hr.) Every Tuesday from Tuesday, Mar. 27, 7 p.m. (1 hr.) (Bilingual) Wednesday, March 14, Jan. 16 – Feb. 20. 10:30 a.m. (45 min.)* The Portrait 1-2:30 p.m. Teen Chick Lit Book Club by Iain Pears If you love “Gossip Girl” or other Le tour du monde en quatre- Thursday, Apr. 5, 2 p.m. (1 hr.) Writers’ Circle books like it, bring your favourite vingts jours! reads to share with others! Contes, vidéos et bricolage. Pour les Infusion littéraire Writers and those aspiring to Registration. Ages 14-18. 4 à 7 ans. Les cerfs-volants de Kaboul write are invited to meet for encouragement, critiques, Monday, Mar. 19, 4:30 p.m. (1 hr.) (Bilingue) Mercredi 14 mars, 10 h 30 by Khaled Hosseini and discussion. and (45 min.)* Mardi le 20 mars, 14 h (1 h) Tuesday, Mar. 13, 6:30 p.m. (1.5 hr.) Teen Fantasy and Sci-Fi Club Ask at branch for more information. Around the world in magical L’alchimiste Knitters helping Knitter ways! de Paulo Coelho Join this informal group that meets MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS Enjoy magic tricks performed by real Mardi le 17 avril, 14 h (1 h) to work on knitting projects, trade / PROGRAMMES DU CONGE kids. patterns, share ideas and offer D’HIVER Wednesday, March 14th, 2 p.m. (45 Twisted Sisters Book Club assistance to other knitters. Bring Bon Voyage Party! min.)* Meets every six weeks to share your current knitting project. You’re invited to a party! Come do reading interests – fiction and Tues., Mar. 20, 6:30 p.m. the limbo and make a funky postcard. non-fiction. Fun in the Sun Puppet Show Sat., Mar. 3, 10:30 a.m. Ages 4 – 12. Sat. March 31, 1 p.m. (2 hrs.) Come enjoy hot puppet shows! All Tuesday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. (1 ages. Teen Programs hr.)* Thursday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. (45 Tuesday Book Group Henna Tattoos min.)* Meets every other week. Learn about the history of henna and Fête Bon Voyage! N.B. Programs followed by an * The Malaise of Modernity have a henna tattoo applied to you. Vous êtes invité(e)s à une fête! Venez require registration. / L’inscription by Charles Taylor Ages 12 and up. danser le limbo et créer une carte est requise pour les programmes suvis Tuesday, Mar. 6, 20, 7 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 15, 2 p.m. (1 hr.) postale géniale! d’un *. Page 38 The OSCAR - OUR 33rd YEAR MARCH 2007

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