April 2009 The back lanes of . Painting by Martha Markowsky

www.newedinburgh.ca Court Orders Sale of 200 Crichton Crichton Cultural Community Centre (CCCC) Well- Positioned to Purchase School for the Community Annual Plant Sale By Jane Heintzman building, and sets in motion the Court accept an offer from After 10 years of disputes and a sale by the Court where the another prospective purchas- Saturday, May 9th court actions, on Friday, March CCCC will be in an excel- er, the CCCC has the right to at the Stanley Park Fieldhouse 20, the Superior Court lent position to purchase it for match that offer and buy the ordered the judicial sale of 200 the community. If the appraisal building). Crichton, the Crichton School can be completed within the In the interim, while the building which has been a next few months, the building sale process is underway, cur- 8 am to 4 pm focus of our community life should be on the market this rent CCCC programming at for over a century. The Court summer with an actual sale Crichton is expected to con- directed that the building be expected to close some time tinue well into 2010 when the RIVER and PARK CLEANUP DAY appraised immediately and put in 2010. sale would close. Indeed, if the Sponsored by the Urban Rideau Conserva�onists, NECA, on the open market. As part of Fortunately, the CCCC is CCCC is successful in buying the decision, the Court gave now well-positioned to buy 200 Crichton, it will at last be and the City of O�awa the CCCC an equity interest in 200 Crichton – the equity able to realize the dream of its the building and affirmed the interest provided by the Court founders in 1999—to preserve MOTHER’S DAY CCCC first right of refusal to represents a good down pay- the historic building as a public purchase. The Court also con- ment; the CCCC will secure asset for another 100+ years! SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2008 cluded that the highest and best bank financing; the Centre will We hope community members use of the building would be shortly be launching a major and all of our staunch support- (RAIN OR SHINE) one reflecting its current use, fundraising campaign for the ers will be with us in this “vic- specifically “community and rest of the funds required for tory lap” of a long journey! V��������� N�����!! institutional use.” acquisition; and last but not See page 21 for more on The CCCC is very pleased least, the court has confirmed CCCC’s future plans. The full TIME: 10 am -1 pm that the decision validates that the CCCC retains first Court decision can found at: the community interest in the right of refusal on sale (should www.canlii.org.en. PLACE: The Fieldhouse at 193 Stanley or the Rideau Tennis Club at 1 Donald Street. Ingrid McCarthy’s Theatrical Journey DRESS: It’s a mucky job, so dress for the occasion! Wear rubber boots or sturdy, indestruc�ble New Edinburgh Players Celebrates 30 shoes for the riverbank; work gloves and old clothes. We’ll supply the garbage bags and Years of Community Theatre cleanup equipment. By Linda Marchand April, a romantic comedy by a child,” Ingrid replies. “By CONTACTS: Mar�n Canning canning.mar�[email protected] Dreams do come true—but Matthew Barber, marks the play-acting with my brother. or Karen Squires (k.squires@sympa�co.ca) sometimes in unexpected company’s 30th season. Over By dreaming.” ways. Ingrid McCarthy, the years, Ingrid has produced Like many imaginative chil- born during the Second World 42 plays and has acted in many dren, Ingrid was a reader. She R����������� ��� T-S����� ��� P�����������! War and raised in northern –a remarkable achievement. loved fantasy stories in par- Germany, always dreamed of Today, her company is tightly ticular, both in books and on being an actress. When her woven into the cultural fabric the stage. Even when she was travels brought her to of New Edinburgh. very young, her passion took In this issue... in 1979, she came unwillingly, In April 2009, as Ingrid an active turn, and she began to Community Garden in the Burgh? . . . . . Page 3 hating the thought of life in a McCarthy walks into the the- produce her own plays – with civil service town. Yet it was atre at Mackay United Church herself starring as the hero- Trash Talk Eco-Seminar ...... Page 5 here at last, in an extraordinary for the opening of Enchanted ine and her little brother cast Burgh Business Briefs ...... Page 14 little neighbourhood, where April, she has every right to be as “some evil creature”. “He ...... Page 22 she developed into a creative proud of her theatrical record. would not always cooperate,” CCCC Programs artist, writer, actress, director For 30 years, she and the New she adds with a laugh, “I used Flood Season in the Burgh ...... Page 33 and producer of plays. Edinburgh Players have been to get very annoyed.” Easter Services ...... Page 40 The New Edinburgh Players producing thoroughly enter- The New Edinburgh Players opened with their first play in taining theatre for the commu- did not exist when Ingrid Breezy Bits ...... Page 43 1980, and have never looked nity. “How did you get start- arrived in Ottawa in 1979. Not the New Edinburgh News ...... Page 44 back. In 2009, an ambitious ed?” she is often asked. “By She had done a bit of ama- production of Enchanted going to the theatre when I was Continued on Page 4 Page 2 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 why local office workers in Webmaster), with headquarters large numbers should count on at the Fieldhouse. Please see FLOOD WARNING! NECA breaking the law by selfishly related article by Gemma Kerr, parking here all day. on page 27. President Spring cleaning Relevant to the park: At its With thawing and spring, atten- March board meeting, NECA David Sacks tion returns to our beautiful heard with interest a presenta- New Edinburgh Park. At its tion by New Ed resident Mark February meeting, the NECA Bisby and others, suggesting creation of a community gar- Reports board heard a presentation by Keep children, dogs and John Doran, burgh resident, den—comprising perhaps 30 plots, to be leased inexpen- yourself well away from This past winter has seen landlord, and developer, and by the river! committee chair Roslyn Butler civil engineer Lawrence Erion, sively to individual house- NECA busy on several fronts and committee member Joanne holds—somewhere in the park. Check eaves and of study and planning. involving a long-range idea foundations for leaks. Legault, among others. for reducing the annual April NECA approved the idea in One significant recent devel- Meanwhile, Roslyn and principle, with certain prefer- Verify that your sump opment has been the National flood risk to homes nearest the Karen Squires, chair of between Thomas ences regarding the garden’s pump is in good working Capital Commission (NCC) NECA’s Friends of the New exact location. We look for- order. board of directors’ decision, and Queen Victoria Streets. Edinburgh Park committee, The simple idea (which would ward to developments as the delivered on a lucky Friday have raised the alarm over a group seeks permission from among our three neighbour- the 13th in February, to study need approval of the NCC and separate car issue: parking. It other authorities) is to create the city. hood groups. The March meet- two “corridors” in addition has been widely noted recent- Also: Early in March, ing, initiated by the CCCC, is to Kettle Island as possible a dike, sufficient against any ly that Stanley Avenue and expected flooding, by rais- NECA board member Paul meant to be the start of peri- routes for the proposed new nearby streets are more-or-less McConnell and I met produc- odic planning sessions, to help Interprovincial crossing. Many ing the existing bicycle path’s lined with parked cars from 8 height by about 15 inches. tively with representatives of us serve New Edinburgh more New Edinburgh residents hope am to 6 pm, five days a week; Crichton Cultural Community comprehensively. that the final choice will be one NECA granted approval and many of the cars stay all day, endorsement of Mr. Doran’s Centre (CCCC) and Crichton Meanwhile, we hope to see of the two newly named corri- in defiance of city three-hour Community Council (CCC), you at the Mother’s Day clean- dors, thus placing the intended idea in the form it was pre- parking rules. Observation sented. He plans to seek the to discuss possibilities for up. Best wishes for a glorious new bridge in the suggests that 1) most of the car pooling resources and efforts April and May. vicinity of Duck Island rather official permissions as a con- owners are not local residents cerned citizen. than Kettle Island—farther east but Foreign Affairs employees, and in a better position to con- Shorter range, we prepare mostly working in the old city for the Mother’s Day clean- DEADLINE tribute to a ring road scenario. hall building; 2) a segment Through NECA board member up. This year, park-committee for the June edition of began driving to work during chair Karen Squires and NECA Joan Mason, NECA contin- the bus strike and have since the ues to liaise with CARAD, the board member Gemma Kerr kept the habit; and 3) they are coordinating a single-day citywide citizens’ group that is typically are willing to accept New Edinburgh News coordinating opposition to the cleanup of the park generally occasional parking tickets in and the riverfront especially, Kettle Island route. While the exchange for otherwise free is recent NCC decision does not on Sunday, May 10. Gemma’s and convenient parking. The involvement is part of a bigger assure victory, it will serve to “walls” of parked cars have vastly improve what had been coordinated effort by Urban May 10 become a nuisance and even a Rideau Conservationists (URC) a oddly rushed and narrow- hazard in that they obstruct the minded selection process. to clean up Rideau riverfront Electronic copies of the NEN line-of-sight for crisscrossing in several neighbourhoods Curse of cars local traffic and pedestrians. on that day. Once again this are available at With roadwork due to resume The danger will only get worse year, New Edinburgh’s URC on King Edward Street this this spring if heavy rush-hour team leader will be Andrew www.newedinburgh.ca month, New Edinburgh may traffic resumes. Kerr (better known as NECA’s again start to see heavy eve- In response, NECA plans to ning rush-hour traffic, as communicate with city park- drivers to Quebec shun King ing enforcement, to police, and Edward to seek other routes to to community-affairs people at the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge. Foreign Affairs. While we rec- NECA remains alert to the situ- ognize that New Ed is part of Your NECA Representatives 2008-2009 ation, through Traffic Calming a larger Ottawa, we don’t see Sarah Anson-Cartwright 745-4194 [email protected] Environment Roslyn Butler 746-8037 [email protected] Traffic Calming NECA MEETINGS: Gemma Kerr 745-7928 [email protected] Membership Philip MacAdam 741-9235 [email protected] All Welcome Dilshad Macklem 746-3951 [email protected] Secretary NECA meets nine or ten times a year, normally on the third Monday Joan Mason 842-8693 [email protected] of each month at 7:30 pm in the Stanley Park Fieldhouse, 193 Paul McConnell 746-4901 [email protected] Heritage & Development Stanley Avenue. No meetings in July, August, or December. Our David Sacks 740-0650 [email protected] President annual general meeting is in June. Ernie Smith 744-8191 [email protected] Any changes to this schedule would be posted in advance on the New Karen Squires 741-2341 [email protected] Friends of NE Park Edinburgh website, www.newedinburgh.ca, and on outdoor bulletin Julie Sunday 744-8224 [email protected] boards at the Fieldhouse and 200 Crichton Street. Jim Watson 745-7928 [email protected] Treasurer All community residents are welcome to attend any NECA board Ex officio: meeting and to suggest topics for discussion. We want to hear from Michael Histed 741-1660 [email protected] Neighbourhood Watch you! Our next meetings are: Joanne Hughes 745-2742 [email protected] CCCC Program Co-ord April 27, 2009 * Andrew Kerr 749-5260 [email protected] Webmaster Jill Hardy 746-1323 Fieldhouse Rentals May 18, 2009 Jacques Legendre 580-2483 [email protected] City Councillor June (TBD) Cathy McConkey 746-0303 [email protected] Crichton Community Council Cindy Parkanyi 745-8734 [email protected] New Edinburgh News * Note that the April meeting date was incorrectly pub- Johan Rudnik 749-2811 [email protected] CCCC President lished as April 20 in the February edition of the NEN. Brian Torrie 747-7951 [email protected] Crichton Community Council April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 3 Down to Earth in New Edinburgh By Christina Keys munal plots. All members of from? Grow that special flower Imagine a beautiful garden the community would be wel- that won’t thrive in your shady replete with vegetables, flow- come to join with first priority backyard? We need your feed- ers, butterflies, and laugh- to residents of New Edinburgh, back! ter. This is our vision for a community garden in New Edinburgh’s Stanley Park. In the last month, a group of local residents including Mark and Isobel Bisby, Jim and Jacquie Molnar, Pamela Howson, and myself have created a plan for a New Edinburgh Community Garden where neighbours young and old can share in the joy of growing food and flowers. Community gardens are organic gardens that are used to grow food and flowers for personal and communal use. We envision a large garden area divided into plots (perhaps 10’ by 10’ each) where Burghers can grow beautiful flowers and fresh food. Some communal plots would be set aside for local retirement homes, local schools, and the Ottawa Food Bank. A garden is always far more than just the vegetables and flowers growing in it. A com- munity garden in our neigh- bourhood would: • Provide community mem- bers with fresh, healthy, and affordable food • Bring neighbours of all ages and backgrounds together • Provide gardeners with reg- Photo: Jeff Wright (Creative Commons) ular exercise and outdoor Community gardens are popping up all across North summer fun, diggin’ in the America... and may be coming to New Edinburgh! dirt • Teach children about the followed by those from nearby Email us at environment, food systems, Vanier, Rockliffe, Manor Park, [email protected]. We and nutrition etc. A community garden is would welcome any comments • Improve biodiversity and ideal for a neighbourhood like or concerns. Visit www.just- attract pollinators ours; we have apartment build- food.ca to find out more about ings, town homes and con- the Community Gardening • Reduce our collective eco- dominiums without backyards, Network of Ottawa. Visit logical footprint and houses with only small our website by searching for • Increase responsible usage backyards. New Edinburgh Community of the Park and provide a Gardeners on Google Groups. source of community pride Our goal is to break ground this fall and be ready to plant • Provide opportunities in spring 2010. This spring to help those in need by and summer, the garden’s donating a tithe of the food committee will be busy dis- grown to the Ottawa Food cussing plans with NECA, the Bank. , Just Food’s Currently 19 community gar- Community Gardening dens exist across Ottawa and Network of Ottawa, and all eight more are being planned of you. Our first priority is to with financial and logistical research the Park’s industrial support from the Community history, in order to avoid areas A Reminder to Gardeners in Gardening Network of Ottawa. of polluted soil. Secondly, we the Community There is very high demand for need to find a suitable location Ontario’s ban on the cosmetic plots—the wait time is over two on City of Ottawa land that use of pesticides and herbi- years at some sites. Similar to will not disturb dog walkers cides on lawns, gardens, parks the existing successful gardens, and joggers or the skating rink, and school yards comes into New Edinburgh Community soccer field, tennis courts, or effect on Earth Day, April 22. Garden members would pay a any other important amenities Under the new regulations, 250 small annual fee of $15-20 for in our lovely Stanley Park. products will be removed from access to a plot to cover costs Would you love to grow your store shelves by the start of the of tools and site maintenance, own fresh tomatoes, garlic, or gardening season. For more and would volunteer a few blueberries? Teach your chil- information, check out www. hours each summer in the com- dren about where food comes ontario.ca/environment. Page 4 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 chase children’s books for the Jane Caskey, who did what- 30 Years of Theatre... school library, books that were ever was needed to help Ingrid not funded by the Board of launch the company. Jane has Coninued from page 1 existence and began rehearsals for their very first, full length Education. They also were been active since almost the teur theatre in and play, Agatha Christie’s The beginning to build a reputation beginning and is one of the North Carolina – just enough Mousetrap. The initial budget for producing high-quality and company’s stalwarts, not only to remind her of her youth- of $200 was donated by the entertaining theatre. designing and making many ful dreams. Then, when she New Edinburgh Community By now, there was greater of the fine costumes for the arrived in New Edinburgh, she Association, of which $100 involvement by the commu- productions over the years, but received her very first issue of was an interest free loan. The nity. The Community Council also being the impresario of the New Edinburgh News. On play opened in the auditorium and MacKay United Church the very important fundrais- the back page there was a notice of the Crichton Street School raised funds for their various ing evenings. Marie-Claire calling all thespians to a meet- in April 1980, much to the purposes through proceeds Seymour for many years, ing at Crichton Street School delight of the entire communi- from the refreshment table; helped with costumes and sets, to discuss the possibility of ty. (The $ 100 loan was paid- on several occasions the pro- as did the much-loved Kitty founding a community theatre. back in-full after two evening ceeds of opening night, were, Glover, and the talented rug At that time, Ingrid was inter- performances and one mati- and still are, donated to the Ingrid McCarthy. artisan Hazel Ford. On the New Edinburgh Community very important technical side, ested in acting only. She had nee). The play was a hit, and gram for a reserve in northern already directed her first work, the grand tradition of the New Association for various com- David Park, who now bears the munity projects. ), both projects being title ‘lighting designer for life’, a one-act play in Montreal, Edinburgh Players began. part of the outreach program as well as a full-length play The first production was so By 1983 the New Edinburgh has also been involved from Players’ performances at St. Bart’s Anglican Church. almost the beginning. Isobel in Durham, NC. However, successful that The Players Lesser amounts were raised for she was not entirely confident decided to produce a sec- increased to six nights, twice Bisby, Barbara Merriam and a year. In 1991 the New Amethyst Women’s Addiction Bob McKellar have also been about directing a play, feeling ond show in the fall of 1980. Centre, as well as for programs much more at ease on the stage Admission was $2.00, with Edinburgh Players decided to involved with the company for concentrate on one show per dedicated to the development years, and have been invalu- as an actress. As fate would three evening performances, and growth of adult and fam- have it, at the organizing meet- in a cabaret style setting with year in the spring, with dona- able for their backstage help as tions continuing to be made to ily literacy in Ottawa. More well as for being responsible ing, no-one stepped forward refreshments, a tradition that recently, funds were given to to volunteer as director. Ingrid continues today. With the suc- the New Edinburgh Community for operating the lighting and Association and the school Serenity Renewal for Families, sound effects. And then there stepped, somewhat tentatively, cess of this show, The Players and SALUS Corporation. Over into the breach and committed became self-supporting and library. In 1995, The Players is Pamela Harrod, Ingrid’s moved to the MacKay United the years, over $30,000 in capable Assistant Director who herself to directing two one continued to raise funds for tickets have been donated to act plays in December 1978. their budget by selling adver- Church Memorial Hall, with a has worked with company for strong mission to assist charita- MacKay United Church. many years now. Looking over She cast the play and started tising space in their program. The New Edinburgh Players rehearsals. The company was By spring 1981, the regular ble organizations. Tickets were this remarkable history, one donated to various charitable embodies the spirit of what cannot help but remember born. program was expanded to two a community can accomplish In November things pro- plays per year—a comedy in organizations, which retained some of the wonderful contri- the full proceeds of the ticket with vision, hard work and butions made by everyone, the gressed to a point where it was the spring and a murder mys- the commitment of neighbour- decided to produce, instead tery in the fall. The players sales. Over the past 14 years, fun that was had, and the good an estimated $15,000 have hood volunteers. This compa- that was achieved. of two one act plays, a full began to show a small sur- ny, which has given so much length play, in the spring. plus, which was donated to been raised for various organi- zations such as The Women’s back to the community, was In a world where most enter- With a great deal of enthusi- the Crichton Street School built by Ingrid McCarthy and a tainment is purchased and pas- asm and excitement, the New for the purchase of a printer Shelter at Harmony House & the “Bale” (a charity pro- dedicated group of actors and sively observed, Ingrid has Edinburgh Players came into one year and thereafter to pur- backstage volunteers. Such helped hundreds of amateur is the reputation of the com- actors to make live theatre. pany that volunteers and the- She has enriched the lives of atre goers now come, not only actors and audiences alike, and from New Edinburgh, but other she does it year after year with neighbourhoods such as Manor almost unimaginable energy, Park, Rockcliffe, Lindenlea, hard work and panache. “Yes,” Gatineau and Aylmer. she says to those who enquire, The company has been “Dreams do come true”. Her blessed with wonderful vol- passion ensures that the next unteers who make it what it thirty years will be equally is today. Volunteers such as magical. April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 5 Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Program: “Do What You Can” By Jane Heintzman the brand owners and import- containers Cyrville Road; 2056 Bank ways to dispose of that stash On July 1, 2008, a new program ers of the products in ques- • Used oil filters Street; 1900 Baseline Road; from your basement, you may was launched by Stewardship tion who pay a special fee 2121 Tenth Line in Orleans, want to check out the upcom- • Oil containers of 30 litres Ontario with the ambitious to Stewardship Ontario to run and 3779 Strandherd Drive in ing Local EcoAction Families or less for a wide range of objective of doubling the the program. Under the pro- . Of the product list (LEAF) Eco-Seminar and E- oil products amount of hazardous waste gram, the residue materials are above, however, these loca- Waste Pick Up Day at the diverted from landfills in the directed into a growing num- • Single use, dry cell batteries tions currently accept ONLY Lindenlea Community Centre province over the next 5 years. ber of reuse programs (e.g. for • Automotive antifreeze and Latex paints and coatings; oil on Saturday, April 18 . The Municipal Hazardous paint products), recycled or in related containers paint and stain; primers, and If you can’t make it to the or Special Waste Program the case of non-recyclables, • Pressurized containers such single use batteries. LEAF pick up day, you may (MHSWP)—otherwise known safely disposed of with mini- as propane tanks and cylin- Since the introduction of the want to investigate the services as Do What You Can—aims to mal risk of environmental con- ders, and MHSWP, the City has signifi- of Computer Recyclers at 163 create more, and more conve- tamination. cantly increased the number MacFarlane Road (between • Fertilizers and pesticides nient, opportunities for Ontario The products covered by the of municipal collection days, Merivale and Prince of Wales and their containers residents to dispose of hazard- MHSWP (many of which are and is planning to hold 14 Drive). The company is the Check out the website for ous or toxic household materi- probably taking up space in our Mobile Hazardous Waste largest e-waste recycler in more details about the spe- als by working with municipal- garages at this very moment) Depots between April and the area, and accepts virtu- cific products involved and ities to increase the number of include: November of this year. At the ally everything in the electron- the mechanics of the program: operating hours of collection time of writing, this schedule ics department from computer • Household paints and coat- www.dowhatyoucan.ca and facilities, double the number was not yet available, but inter- towers to cell phones and bat- ings and their containers www.stewardshipontario.ca. of municipal collection days, ested readers can check out the teries. There is a .54/lb. fee for • Solvents such as thinners At the moment, the partici- and expand the roster of com- City website in April for more the disposal of “peripherals” for paint, lacquer and con- pating commercial collection mercial collection depots. details: www.ottawa.ca (link to such as computer monitors, tact cement, paint strippers depots in our area include The MHSWP is funded by Recycling and Garbage and printers and keyboards etc., but and degreasers and their Home Depot locations at 1616 then to Household Hazardous towers and desktop units can Waste). A complete list of the be dropped off at no charge. Trash Talk in Lindenlea: Hosted by Local items accepted by the City’s Check out their website for hazardous waste depots is details at www.computerrecy- EcoAction Families (LEAF) available on the website. This lersottawa.com or give them a Did you know there are impor- cal ways to reduce our waste. computer towers, laptops and beefed up schedule for hazard- call at 613-723-3135. tant connections between cli- Iola Price, the Chair of the cell phones. ous waste collection will make And if you have other ran- mate change and the garbage Environmental This eco-seminar is part of the process much more conve- dom items in your possession you produce? Have you had Committee, and our local com- a series of similar commu- nient, and help to cut down the that you’d love to dispose of questions about what can and post expert, will talk about nity events unfolding in our amount of idling cars waiting but preferably not to the land- can’t go in those Blue and composting tips while a rep- local area. In February, the to drop off their toxic cargo. fill, the City’s Take It Back Black boxes? resentative from the City of New Edinburgh Committee on A Footnote on E-Waste program includes a listing by Do you know when the Ottawa recycling and waste the Environment successfully Few among us are without category of all the local retail- Green bin program is com- program will be on hand to hosted the first seminar on some accumulated stash of ers who accept specific house- ing to Ottawa? Does starting answer your questions. reducing home energy use. obsolete, potentially hazard- hold products. The list is post- a compost in your backyard In addition, you will learn Eco-seminar with a ous, electronic equipment. If ed on the City’s website and is seem like a good idea but just about instant ways to cut down presentation from the Sierra you’d like to learn about safe updated on a regular basis. too difficult? Do you have an on your garbage. As a bonus, Club of Canada Electronic and electronic appliance or com- bring in all the “e-waste” (elec- computer waste pick-up and puter you want to get rid of? tronic and computer waste) that disposal If you are concerned about has been building up in your these or other waste issues, basement and LEAF members Saturday, April 18, 2-4 pm please come join us for a will take it to an Ottawa firm Lindenlea Community “Trash Talk” eco-seminar on that recycles electronics. We Centre, 15 Rockcliffe Way Saturday April 18 from 2-4 can take computers and moni- For more information about pm. Local Eco-Action Families tors, laptops, electrical cords Trash Talk and other LEAF (LEAF) is hosting what prom- and transformers, cell phones, initiatives, please con- ises to be a lively and practical stereos, speakers and toasters. tact Liz Muggah at local. session on how to reduce your Please do not bring anything [email protected]. garbage. that contains refrigerants. The Sierra Club of Canada’s There is a small fee for e- Waste Diversion Coordinator, waste recycling, however, we Rod Muir, will tell us how have negotiated a group dis- what we put in the trash has count. Items will be charged at an impact on climate change. 55 cents per pound (including He’ll also share some practi- tax) though there is no fee for Page 6 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009

Ottawa City Councillor Jacques Legendre Reports

Empty City Lot at 305 Stanley Park would be a very Crichton (near Electric) real reduction to the ‘liveabil- The City of Ottawa ‘inherit- ity’ of this area. Alternative ed’ 305 Crichton Street from access points to the Park are the Regional Municipality of either; (a) 200 meters to the Ottawa-Carleton (RMOC). east, at the very busy Crichton This land, along with other and Beechwood intersection, properties along the south side or, (b) 300 meters to the west of Crichton, was acquired in at Dufferin Road. advance of actual need by I will bring this to the atten- the former RMOC in antici- tion of NECA and will keep pation of the Vanier Parkway residents informed as this file Extension. That possibility unfolds. had been removed from the Governance at City Hall Official Plan in 1997 by vote of – Mayor’s Task Force & the Regional Council. ‘White Papers’ Staff is investigating whether On Thursday March 5, the the property is now surplus to Mayor’s Task Force on the City’s requirements and, if Governance finally released its not required, whether this prop- report. The report was very erty has potential as a develop- critical of the state of affairs at ment property that could be the City – with much justifica- sold. tion. In the section entitled – As the City Councillor for “The Current State of Affairs” this area I have responded that the report says: at least one small part of this lot “An alarmingly small per- should not be sold but retained centage of citizens bother to so that a pedestrian pathway, vote. In the 2006 municipal providing a mid-block con- election, almost half of eligible nection to Stanley Park, is voters stayed home. Those who retained. do vote are often mistaken in The existing pedestrian con- their assumptions about what nection has operated informal- the people they elect are able ly for a long time. Years ago, or supposed to do.” senior residents in the vicin- Evidently, at least one of ity had requested that modest those actually elected was sim- improvements be made to the ilarly mistaken! pathway so that it might not While the report (available turn into a muddy track follow- at http://governance-ottawa. ing every rainfall. I was able to ca) contains much valid mate- persuade City staff to provide a rial regarding what should, yet drainage pipe and a little stone does not, happen at the deci- dust. The result has worked sion making level, the rem- very well over the years. Loss edies that it offers, I believe, of that pathway connection to miss the mark. The report April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 7 cites the FCM, “For cities to would be formed following Golf Club in the spring and 2001 we had previously oper- governance. I urge you to be successful, the Federation a civic election, one realizes early summer of 2007, adopted ated with one. I also favour the become involved and be as of Canadian Municipalities that the process must involve six Governance Objectives: creation of separate Planning knowledgeable as possible. I (FCM) says what is needed elected councillors making 1. Increase the appropri- Committees for the Urban would be very interested in is a long-term approach that commitments (to the mayor ate delegation of author- Core, Suburban areas (beyond your views. provides medium- and long- elect) in order to be part of the ity to Standing Committees, the ) and Rural areas. Jacques Legendre term objectives, milestones ‘in group’ and therefore appear ward Councillors and staff to There are currently two com- Councillor, Rideau-Rockcliffe and targets around which gov- important and effective. The improve Council’s ability to mittees – a result of concerns You can communicate with ernments can plan, budget and ‘behind the scenes’ promises provide strategic direction and expressed by the rural parts me at (please include a tele- implement.” It says, “The bud- may have little relation to their reduce transactional approv- of Ottawa after amalgamation. phone number): get process is the most disturb- public promises to their own als. I believe that an urban-core- City of Ottawa ing example of how Council electorate. Even if there was 2. Enhance the ability of specific committee is needed 110 Laurier Avenue West operates ineffectively. (…) a link to their platforms, the Council to set the strategic for similar reasons that led to Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 The process today often leads ‘understanding for inclusion in direction of the City, includ- the creation of a rural-specific Tel: 580-2483, Fax: 580-2523 to penny-wise, pound-fool- the select club of the powerful’ ing working through Standing committee. Email: ish results.” The report also would effectively be purchased Committees to set Term of We are heading into a period [email protected] bemoans “The lack of strategic at the possible expense of other Council priorities for depart- involving a reflection on the Web Site: planning and the ad hoc nature programs of potentially greater mental initiatives and on-going fundamentals of your City’s www.rideau-rockcliffe.com of the decision-making pro- benefit to the City as a whole. activities. cess …” These are legitimate I fail to see how a process 3. Commit to and develop expectations and criticisms. bought at such a price would a democratic, engaging and However, the expectation that achieve the stated rationale. visible process to maximize structural or rule changes will My experience, after a input from residents in the result in improved behaviour number of years on various work of Council and in policy is naïve. Councils, tells me that no struc- development, while ensuring I do favour some changes to our existing structure – none, however, that involve ‘special legislative powers’ leading to a two-tier system of Councillors.

The report puts a lot of ture will force proper behav- that seniors, new Canadians, emphasis on the benefits of iour by elected officials. What women and the economically creating a powerful Executive will work is for the electorate disadvantaged are included. Committee “to provide strate- to become informed of their 4. Enhance and develop pro- gic leadership.” The Executive choices at election time, moni- cesses that support the represen- Committee would: tor the performance of their tative role of ward Councillors • be chaired by the Mayor; representatives and take any with respect to City undertak- • be chosen from elected necessary corrective action at ings in their wards. councillors on a slate proposed the next election. 5. Enhance and develop pro- by the Mayor and approved by The report is certainly cesses that support the repre- Council; thought-provoking in its criti- sentative role of members of • Executive Committee mem- cisms and wishes for the City. Council on city-wide initia- bers would also serve as Chairs It does contain some useful tives. of standing committees; notions – such as the idea of 6. Establish clarity around • review and formulate a Finance & Audit Committee conflict of interest and code Council meeting agendas; – and others. I encourage of conduct policies for elected • be responsible for hiring and anyone concerned about the representatives. firing the City Manager.who ‘goings-on’ at City Hall to read I do favour some changes to would report to the Executive the report. our existing structure – none, Committee. A series of ‘white papers’ on however, that involve ‘special The rationale for creating the subject of governance, pre- legislative powers’ leading to a such a committee was to “help pared by City staff in consulta- two-tier system of Councillors. all Councillors look beyond tion with elected officials, will For instance, there are now ward-specific issues and con- soon be available on the City’s two Committees (with identi- sider them in light of the City’s web-site. The 2007-2010 City cal memberships) dealing with wider interests.” If one exam- Strategic Plan, which followed transportation matters—since ines how such a committee sessions held at the Pineview Page 8 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 Heritage and Development in the Burgh By Paul McConnell and Inge standing of what the heritage hopes to establish a routine Vander Horst, Co-Chairs, designation actually means in system of contacting individ- NE Heritage & Development practice for residents. ual realtors whenever they list Committee One important component of property for sale in the HCD In a recent issue of New the project is to recruit the and providing them with back- Edinburgh News, we men- assistance of local realtors in ground information that can tioned how the Heritage & helping to ensure that people be shared with their clients. Development Committee had intending to buy a home with- Meanwhile, to illustrate the embarked on the “Heritage in the Heritage Conservation direction in which we’re head- Conservation District District (HCD) have a bet- ing, here is an “open letter” to Awareness Project”. The ter understanding of what’s realtors. objective is to improve under- involved. Eventually, NECA (See below…)

THE NEW EDINBURGH HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT: AN OPEN LETTER TO REALTORS Dear Realtor, We note you have listed a property for sale within the New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation District. NECA wishes you a speedy and successful sale. NECA also seeks your assistance in helping inform prospective buyers about the implications of the neighbourhood’s heritage designation, thereby avoiding any misunderstandings or disappointment. We want to ensure that home buyers are fully aware of the responsibilities – as well as the considerable benefits – of living in a heritage district. As you may know, the New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation District reaches from to Dufferin Street, and from Stanley Avenue to MacKay Street. Property development in the heritage district is protected by municipal by-laws and provincial legislation. Within this area, any proposal to make major changes to the exterior of a building, demolish a building, or construct a new one requires approval of City Council. The goal is to preserve the history and ambience of the neighbourhood, which in turn increases its desirability as a place to live. Sadly, we have discovered that in the past some new purchasers were unaware they were buying in a heritage district. Also, some purchasers who were aware their new home was in the HCD did not realize the significance of the associated restrictions on property development. OREA’s “Seller Property Information Sheet (Residential)” includes a specific requirement to disclose whether the property or the district has received heritage designation, and the title search at the Land Registry Office will indicate whether the property is located in a heritage district. However, these measures appear to be insufficient to convey the full implications of the heritage designation. We would appreciate it, therefore, if you could ensure there is adequate discussion of this topic. We ask for your cooperation in ensuring that prospective buyers have a proper understanding of both the rewards and responsibilities of living in a heritage district. For your convenience, we have enclosed an information sheet that might prove useful to your clients. Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with NECA. Alternatively you may wish to contact City heritage staff at 613-580-2424, ext 13855 or 13474. Thank you for your cooperation. Yours sincerely, David Sacks President, New Edinburgh Community Alliance April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 9 Strong Community Interest in NECOE Green Your Home Event By Sarah Anson-Cartwright “going green” by switching now offer low or non-VOC tubes which reflect natural home using meters available The New Edinburgh Committee to clean power sources such (volatile organic compound) light down ducts of 15-20 feet; at public library outlets. Solar on the Environment (NECOE) as wind power and eco-cer- options. Interested readers can instant hot water tanks; and water heaters and drain water Green Your Home event on tified low impact hydro—an find out more about the com- bamboo fences. Paul special- recovery were many other top- Saturday, February 7, clear- option which is now offered by izes in techniques for extend- ics covered in his presenta- ly struck a responsive chord Bullfrog as the province’s first ing the life of materials in tion. Details on the rebate pro- in the community, attracting 100% green electricity retailer. our homes (particularly heri- grams and other energy saving an interested group of about David noted that thanks to the tage homes), and described a options can be found at www. 80 homeowners from New steady growth in the number steam box method for restor- envirocentre.ca. Edinburgh and surrounding of Bullfrog Powered homes ing original, century old win- Presenters at the event communities to hear presenta- and businesses, four new wind dows before reinstalling and offered the following addi- tions by clean energy provider power stations have recently thoroughly weather-stripping tional sources of information Bullfrog Power; green design been brought on stream. For them to create a strong seal. on energy saving options and specialist Vert Design; heri- more details about making the Check out Paul’s website and green design: tage and restoration company switch to clean energy, check see samples of his work at • Canada Mortgage and Denys Builds Designs; and out the website at www.bull- www.denys.ca. Housing Corporation the EnviroCentre, the City of frongpower.com. EnviroCentre’s Franklin (CMHC): www.cmhc.ca Ottawa’s non-profit partner for Vert Design’s Chris Straka Menendez shared a complete • Design and Architecture: delivering energy-efficiency covered a range of principles pany’s green design principles list of the myriad rebates avail- www.treehugger.com. services. that guide new “green” home at www.vertdesign.ca. able to homeowners who fol- Thanks to all who attended this Bullfrog Power’s David design from the inside out. Renovator/Restoration expert low through on the recom- lively NECOE session. If you Faassen recommended that Among the concerns that he Paul Denys, of Denys Builds mendations resulting from the have questions, or ideas about when it’s difficult or impos- covered in response to ques- Designs, talked about a wide Centre’s customized home environmental issues you’d sible to make further reduc- tions were air quality and tox- variety of “greening” measures energy audits. He stressed like to share with the commit- tions in our energy use, icity, reporting the good news ranging from low flush toilets the need to “find your phan- tee, feel free to contact NECOE home-owners should consider that most paint manufacturers (new and improved!) to solar tom loads” in energy use at at [email protected]. Circuit pédestre du quartier historique de New Edinburgh Par Anne-Sophie Belzile McKay en 1832. Au gré Retourner dans le temps et faire des saisons et au détour des travailler votre imaginaire tout ruelles, vous aurez le plaisir de en satisfaisant votre curiosité découvrir habitations, écoles et en prenant l’air … quelle et églises magnifiquement bonne idée! Le circuit pédestre conservées, tout en recréant un du quartier historique de New paysage industriel aujourd’hui Edinburgh paru l’an dernier disparu. dans le New Edinburgh News Vous retrouverez le circuit est maintenant disponible aussi sous la rubrique «Heritage» en français. Profitez-en! Entre du site communautaire une et deux heures de votre de New Edinburgh, sous le temps suffisent pour que le titre Le circuit pédestre du quartier de New Edinburgh quartier historique de New vous livre plusieurs de ses Edinburgh, à l’adresse, www. secrets. newedinburgh.ca. Le texte En suivant le parcours qui vous offre un aperçu de l’histoire du est proposé, vous découvrirez quartier, une description des plusieurs constructions du constructions patrimoniales XIXe siècle qui témoignent de classées choisies, et plusieurs l’évolution du quartier depuis détails anecdotiques. C’est un la fondation du peuplement de rendez-vous particulier à ne New Edinburgh par Thomas pas manquer! Page 10 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 on his story in a subsequent From the Desk of... edition of the NEN. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the members of the board of , who have carried this project and should be recog- nized for their hard work: Grete Hale, Chair; Robert White, trea- Mauril Bélanger surer; Margie Howsam, secre- Member of Parliament for tary; Richard Wagner; retired Ottawa-Vanier General ; Ian Guthrie; Stephen Gallagher; Beechwood National Cemetery: retired Gerry Peddle, Madame Ghyslaine Becoming a Reality Clément, who was assistant Two years ago, I introduced a stages in one day and was then commissioner of the RCMP; private member’s bill to des- referred to the Senate. Carol Beal; and the Deputy ignate Beechwood Cemetery, Established in 1873, Commissioner of the RCMP, the final resting place for Beechwood Cemetery is the Tim Killam. Last but certainly over 75,000 people from all final resting place of many not least is David Roger who, in socio-economic backgrounds notable Canadians includ- recent history, has been instru- and occupations, as Canada’s ing Governor General mental in the preservation of national cemetery. Ramon Hnatyshyn, Prime the Cemetery and in ensuring At the time, I asked my Minister Sir , the that its integrity remains pro- colleagues, Royal Galipeau, Honourable tected so that it could one day Conservative MP for Ottawa- (founder of the New become , as it has, Canada’s Orleans, and Paul Dewar, Democratic Party and father national cemetery! New Democrat MP for Ottawa of medicare) and Senator I also offer my thanks to Centre, to support my bill – Maurice Lamontagne; military the entire cemetery’s staff and which they did without hesita- generals Andrew McNaughton, the numerous volunteers who tion. To speed up the passage Henry Crerar and Charles made this institution what it is of the bill, I urged the govern- Foulkes; social reformer today. ment to make this bill its own and founder of the National This institution is a reflec- and I am very pleased with Council of Women of Canada, tion of Canada’s pluralis- the recent developments. My Roberta Tilton; engineer and tic and an inclusive society. intention was to show that the scientist Sir Sandford Fleming; Linguistic duality is a funda- initiative was completely non- composer and musician mental and essential character- partisan. This was true at the Violet Archer; and poets istic of Canada. In that regard, time and it remains true today. Archibald Lampman, Arthur I must say that Beechwood I made it clear that I would Bourinot and William Wilfred has done an excellent job. This have no problem if the govern- Campbell. Beechwood is was an indispensable condi- ment wanted to take over the a National Historic Site and tion of my support for the bill and make it its own. home to the National Military institution’s desire to become On February 6, the Cemetery, and the RCMP a national cemetery. I com- Honourable , National Memorial Cemetery. mend Beechwood’s efforts and Minister of the Environment, It has also come to light that achievements in this regard. gave notice of the government’s a gentleman by the name of By obtaining national cemetery intention to introduce a bill in James Creighton is buried at status, the directors and man- this regard. On March 5, I took Beechwood. Mr. Creighton is agers of this institution under- part in a ceremony that fol- considered a “founding father” stand that this must remain an lowed the introduction of the of ice hockey as we know it enduring condition—in perpe- bill in the House of Commons. today. He will have a head- tuity—in order to continue to A day later, I was very pleased stone erected to his memory deserve this unique status. to speak in favour of passing in the months ahead. I will Hon. Mauril Bélanger, P.C., M.P. this bill. It was passed at all provide you with more details Ottawa-Vanier April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 11 M.P., Mauril Bélanger Plays Crucial Role in Recent Key Issues By Jane Heintzman which are national in scope. crippled the community and thank you to your Member of Cemetery of the Canadian As most readers are well aware, In recent months, M. Bélanger made daily life in the dead of Parliament for his skill and Forces was established at our long-serving Member of has played an especially cru- winter a nightmare for count- determination in helping to Beechwood; in 2002 it was Parliament Mauril Bélanger cial role in relation to two key less Ottawa residents. The clean up the transit mess. designated a national historic has been working hard and issues. strike finally ended when, and site by Parks Canada; and two effectively to represent the only when, the parties were Beechwood Cemetery years later in 2004, it became interests of the community on The Transit Strike confronted with the threat of M. Bélanger has had a sec- the Memorial Cemetery for a wide range of issues ranging The first of these was the epic federal back-to-work legisla- ond important accomplish- the RCMP. Among the many from the strictly local to many 53 day transit strike which tion, and it was thanks in large ment to his credit in recent eminent Canadians buried in its part to M. Bélanger’s skilful weeks. In early March, when beautiful grounds are Tommy behind-the-scenes advance the National Cemetery Act of Douglas, the greatly revered work that the government was Canada legislation was fast- founder of Medicare, former able to bring this forward as a tracked through Parliament, Premier of and credible threat.. Beechwood Cemetery was first leader of the federal New Not only did he instigate the officially recognized as Democratic Party; former Prime call for an Emergency Debate the National Cemetery of Minister Sir Robert Borden; in the House of Commons to Canada. The legislation was former Governor General deal with the strike and its the culmination of a decade of ; renowned consequences, M. Bélanger consultations and discussions in Canadian engineer and inven- eventually managed to broker which M. Bélanger has played tor Sir Sandford Fleming; and all-party support for a back- a leading role, working closely Confederation poet Archibald to-work bill, support which with the Beechwood Cemetery Lampman. was essential if the legislation Foundation, and giving crucial As the National Cemetery was to be effective in break- impetus to the project by intro- of Canada, Beechwood will ing the deadlock and getting ducing a private member’s bill serve as a focal point for the buses back on the road. to bring about the designation. national memorial events such This was no small accomplish- With M. Bélanger’s blessing, as Remembrance Day, and as a ment given the circumstances. the government ultimately prime location for state funer- The government was initially took ownership of the legisla- als. With the opening of its averse to take further action tion which was introduced in distinctive, non-denomination- to resolve the strike and the the House in early March by al National Memorial Centre Bloc Québeçois’ tradition- the Honourable Jim Prentice, last April, the cemetery is now al reluctance to support any Minister of the Environment. fully equipped to assume its interference in the collective The Cemetery’s special role important new role as a nation- bargaining process had to be in our national life has recent- al institution, and we applaud overcome. So when you hop ly been recognized through a M. Bélanger for his hard work Member of Parliament, Mauril Bélanger speaking at the on the Number 9 bus tomor- variety of other distinctions. In and dedication in bringing this Beechwood Cemetery press conference on March 5. row, remember to say a quiet 2001, the National Military about. Page 12 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 Artists’ Page Burgh Arts Scene is Buzzing By Catherine Murphy ative mind began organizing a talented art students from New Edinburgh artists are part family-bonding event in 2004 Canterbury High. Tobin of the fabric of our every- (Winter Carnival) and turned it Gibson, Shan Lian, Natan day lives. They inspire and into a continuing passion. Moura de Aquino, Rupert enliven. Joseph’s vision of hope, Muttle, Claire Paquet and Joseph Cull, Art and promise and beauty has also Lindsey Wilson displayed Inspiration engaged him with the paint- their artistic potential. For brush. Influenced by the land- some of them this was the first scapes around him, Joseph’s time exhibiting in a prestigious Lindsey Wilson was one of six Canterbury High students to display personality is expressed in his gallery. their work at the Dale Smith Gallery in February. work and radiates life. “I am “I’m thrilled to present the thankful that what brews in work of these very talent- To attend upcoming Leslie Dorofi, a former my brain pours onto canvas… ed young artists” says Dale vernissages at Dale Smith Burgher and now an Associate no one painting will ever be Smith, gallery owner/curator. Gallery, contact Dale at with Galerie Old Chelsea like the ones that have gone Dale showcases original art of www.dalesmithgallery.com also attended Donna’s show; before”, said Joseph. emerging artists. and enjoy an evening of she too is giving back to the When asked where he thought inspiration, a glass of wine New Edinburgh Community. his painting plans would take and an opportunity to meet and him, Joseph replied that he greet contemporary painters, felt that “we all have creative mixed media artists, sculptors powers that need to be shared and photographers. and celebrated.” His art has Colour and Coffee a destiny and he looks at each During the month of February, piece as a perception of life. Y. Donna Randall, former art- When looking at art around ist from Mainworks, put on a town, keep Joseph in mind. fantastic display of colour at Joseph Cull shares a smile and You might just be surprised. an appreciation for art. Francesco’s Coffee Company Vernissage and Young on . Donna’s multi- Community minded Joseph Artists media has an expression of Cull is not shy to share a smile February brought young art- free-form in her brush strokes with those who cross his path. ists to Dale Smith Gallery that attracts the eye. located at 137 Beechwood With his background in social “Dynamic and Gutsy (between Acacia and Putman). Art teacher and former Burgher services, catering and fitness Former MainWorks artist Y. women” Leslie Dorofi gives back by class instruction, Joseph’s cre- “Canterbury 6” presented six Donna Randall. inspiring the creative spirit. April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 13 ulate and see creativity come forward with these wonderful women,” said Leslie. Don’t miss Easel Does It, a charity event in May at the new Rockcliffe Retirement Residence on Porter Island, another artistic commu- nity endeavour that Leslie is involved in. Art books at Books On Beechwood Passing by Books On Beechwood? Stop in and ask Jean or Diane about the lat- est art books available for purchase. Jean has a stunning selection. Carefully selected “Canterbury 6” student Rupert Muttle displays his artistry at the are: Dale Smith Gallery. Lars Jonsson’s Birds, Princeton University Press. Leslie teaches art classes at of whom studied at Montreal’s Cats in Books, a Celebration the New Edinburgh Square Ecole des Beaux Arts with of Cat Illustration through the Retirement Residence. “I Anne Savage of the Beaver Ages, British Library. have the privilege to work with Hall Hill Group in the 1920’s. Cats in the Louvre, Musée du dynamic and gutsy women, one I enjoy the opportunity to stim- Louvre and Flammarion Press. Easel Does It Watercolour Exhibit at the Rockcliffe Retirement Residence May 22 - 24 Nine Ottawa artists will be pm. The show will continue dicament may be unaffected. exhibiting their work for sale on Saturday, May 23 from 10 Aphasia Centre of Ottawa has in a beautiful and elegant set- am to 4 pm and on Sunday, helped improve the quality of ting, the Rockcliffe Retirement May 24 from noon to 4 pm. life for over 1000 families in Residence, on May 22, 23 and The Rockcliffe Retirement our community since 1990. 24. The artists have painted Residence is located at 100 Why Watercolour? in a group through the Manor Island Lodge Road. Watercolour is said to be the Park Community Council for Aphasia Centre of Ottawa most difficult medium to mas- a number of years. They will is a community-based regis- ter. But these nine artists revel show a wide range of recent tered charity providing profes- in it and would like you to watercolour paintings while sional speech, language and come and see how they have also supporting Aphasia Centre communication expertise and used watercolour to sparkling of Ottawa through potential individual and family coun- effect. sales and a raffle. Nine dis- selling services for people tinctive painting styles will be The Artists affected by aphasia. Aphasia The nine artists include: Leslie displayed, as the members of is a communication disorder the group come from diverse Dorofi; Stanley Formanek; usually caused by stroke or Susan Gurofsky; Laurie backgrounds and varying lev- brain injury. The ability to els of experience as artists. Hemmings; Ros Macdonald; speak, read and write are lost Gérard L. Miner; Joan A vernissage will be held on or impaired, although intellect Shouldice; Dick Stanley; and Friday, May 22, from 7 to 9 and awareness of one’s pre- Janice Yalden. Page 14 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 BURGH BUSINESS BRIEFS - By Jane Heintzman - Arturo’s Market: A your lunch crowd, the rules intriguing names such as The Beechwood Romance of the game are quite simple: Ashbury, The Gobbler and André Cloutier, owner/opera- if you order a minimum of 8 Spicy Arturo. tor of Arturo’s Market, a popu- sack lunches, which include That’s not the only news lar deli and catering business your choice of deli sandwich, from Arturo’s. André is about which opened its doors in the a soup or salad and a beverage to undertake a major facelift summer of 2007, has not been for $10 per sack (including of the interior of the store to idle in his two years running tax), Arturo’s will deliver your create a more pleasant atmo- Made-on-Beechwood romance: Marla Tonon and André the shop at 49 Beechwood. He meal before noon at no charge. sphere for diners. A new menu Cloutier. recently introduced an Office The only organizational effort is also on the agenda, with an Lunch Delivery Program for required is to place your order expanded list of gourmet pizza treats, can soon look forward Barbara Griffin confirms that businesses in the area, giv- 1 day in advance, either by options, and a tempting array to savouring a leisurely dinner the volume of business did ing local offices the option of phone at 613-321-4613 or by e- of homemade pastas and sauc- right on the premises. indeed swell noticeably dur- avoiding that trek through the mailing andre@arturosmarket. es from which diners can select But here’s the biggest news ing the 60 day transit strike, snow and slush, by placing com. You can check out the their favourite pasta/sauce duo. of all: André recently became as Ottawa residents struggled an advance order at Arturo’s extensive sandwich menu So Italian food enthusiasts engaged to marry Marla to carry on with their daily and having it delivered to their online at www.arturosmarket. in the community who have Tonon, the daughter of our well lives in the absence of any doors free of charge. com and take your pick from enjoyed Arturo’s tasty fare at known neighbourhood phar- form of public transportation. If this sounds appealing to a variety of tasty combos with the lunch hour, or as take home macist Frank Tonon. How’s She is quick to point out, how- that for a Made-on-Beechwood ever, that her company is as Romance!! No date has been thrilled as the rest of us to set for the wedding, but the have that service restored to couple is currently contemplat- a level approaching normal, ing September 2010 as the most as Vrtucar works closely with likely option. André’s remark- OC Transpo to provide a city able 101 year old Grandfather, transportation network that after whom the restaurant is minimizes the requirement for named, continues to thrive, private automobiles and in so and while he may not make it doing, dramatically reduces down from Sault Ste. Marie to carbon emissions and environ- attend the wedding, no doubt mental pollution. he’ll have an ample supply of Ms. Griffin reports that photos and videos from the Vrtucar membership in Ottawa festivities to help him share has grown steadily over the fully in the family celebrations. past two years. With every Our warmest congratulations additional 18-20 members, to Marla and André and their another car is added to the families, and best wishes for fleet. There are currently 55 a long and happy life together, Vrtucar vehicles available for one which we hope includes a use in Ottawa, the majority continuing strong connection of which are 4-cylinder, fuel to Beechwood Village. efficient Toyotas and Hondas. Vrtucar: An Oasis in the If you happen to need more Transit Strike capacity for a move or a fam- Vrtucar Operations Manager ily excursion, there are also April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 15 a number of larger vehicles ing fee (non-refundable); a fee including two Honda Elements of $8 per hour at .17/km; and and a Toyota Matrix. a $2/month deductible protec- From its modest beginnings, tion fee; and Vrtucar has expanded steadily • The Duet Program admin- and now operates a total of 38 istered in partnership with OC locations throughout the City. In Transpo and available to OC our part of the world, the most Transpo Ecopass holders. The convenient locations include plan involves a $99 plus GST Beechwood and Marier (at non-refundable joining fee; a Beechwood Canada Auto monthly membership fee of Service); 411 North River $10; a fee of $2.75/hour at 45¢ Road in Vanier; Rideau and per km and a $2/month deduct- Cobourg (in the parking lot ible protection fee. of Culinary Conspiracy); For the cost of my automo- Dalhousie at St. Patrick; St. bile insurance alone, I could Andrew at Dalhousie and have driven one heck of a lot of the University of Ottawa in shared vehicles on the Vrtucar Sandy Hill. For a complete list plan! If you are interested in of locations, check out their taking the plunge and testing website at www.vrtucar.com: the waters of life without a there are new ones opening up second car, or without any car on a regular basis! at all, check out the Vrtucar If you haven’t yet tried the website at www.vrtucar.com or car sharing option, there are give them a call at 613-798- a number of obvious attrac- 1900. Photo: Maggie McGovern tions to the system, not least New Edinburgh Spa: Happy Happy 20th Anniversary to Vessna Pavic and her team at the New Edinburgh Spa! the opportunity to contribute 20th Anniversary! her business, which for some set who predominated at the whose habit was to evade his to the global effort to reduce On Friday, May 15 this year, carbon emissions and address years was called Exquisite start, to full blown retirees and flotilla of anxious security per- the New Edinburgh Spa will Hairstyling and Esthetics, most recently to young profes- sonnel and stroll over to 131 the reality of climate change celebrate the 20th Anniversary by driving less, and only when with a partner who handled sionals with fast-paced life- Crichton for a vice-regal trim. of its operations at the corner the esthetics side of the opera- styles. Many of her clients are While the Spa continues to the need is essential. But there of Keefer and Crichton Streets. are other less altruistic advan- tion while Vessna took charge embassy personnel who have have clients of all ages from Clients past and present and of hairstyling. When her part- particularly frequent need for the very young to the elderly, tages to car sharing, notably, neighbours in the Burgh should significant savings on the costs ner Janet married and moved the spa services to prepare Vessna estimates that about mark their calendars for the out of the area, Vessna took themselves for the busy social 80% of her current clientele of car insurance, maintenance occasion, as owner Vessna and repairs which are part and over the whole operation, and round of the diplomatic life. are between the ages of 25 Pavic and her team at the capably piloted the business She has also had her share of and 45, reflecting the growing parcel of car ownership. spa will host an Open House Vrtucar now offers three through the many rapid chang- eminent clients over the years, number of young families who Wine and Cheese celebration es in demographics, fashions, perhaps most memorably, our have settled in the community types of membership package, from 6 to 8 pm to mark this depending on the regularity lifestyles and economic con- former Governor General, Continued on page 16 two decade milestone. ditions which have occurred the late Ramon Hnatyshyn, and frequency of your car shar- The spa’s location at 131 ing requirements: since those early days. In Crichton Street has a long his- response to these changes in • The Green Driver Plan, tory in the beauty business which includes a $500 refund- the nature and preferences of in New Edinburgh. Prior to her clientele, Vessna has car- able deposit; a scaled monthly Vessna’s arrival in 1989, the membership fee of $10, $20, or ried out several renovations late Margot Treffkorn, a won- of the premises in the course $30 per month; a fee of $2.75 derful lady who lived for many per hour at a scaled rate per kilo- of two decades, most recently years on Noel Street, operated the conversion to a full blown metre of 45¢, 39¢ or 33¢ per Salon Margot in the same loca- km; and a $2/month deductible spa facility, complete with spa tion, where many of us old tim- room and shower. protection fee; ers in the community had our • The Easy Driver Plan Since opening her doors in hair expertly attended to. 1989, Vessna’s clientele has for occasional users, which Vessna initially launched involves a $99 plus GST join- shifted from the semi-retired Page 16 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 Continued from page 15 ornaments. Nor is it only the with a group of outstanding in recent years. Along with this blissful bride and her atten- musicians who formed the res- demographic shift has come dants who can commandeer the ident string quartet at U.N.B. changes in the type of services premises of 131 Crichton for a She earned her Bachelor of in demand at the Spa, with beautifying session. The Spa Music Performance (Piano) at the standard weekly wash/set/ can also be reserved for non- the University of Toronto where blow dry giving way to a pat- matrimonial private parties, so she studied with William Aide, tern of monthly appointments if you and the gals at the office a highly regarded performer for more elaborate procedures are in need of a refreshing and teacher whom some read- such as colour and highlights. escape from stresses of a busy ers may remember as an occa- The approaching summer life, not to mention a collaps- sional music writer for The months will be particularly busy ing economy, give Vessna a Globe and Mail. ones for the Spa which regu- call at 613-749-2116. For three summers, Jennifer larly plays hosts to wedding We wish Vessna and her team played violin in the National parties. Once the appointment a very happy 20th Anniversary, Youth Orchestra, and here is booked (well in advance as and many more years of suc- in Ottawa, she continues to the calendar is busy), Vessna cessful operations here in the pursue her love of the team- Photo: Louise Imbeault closes the shop to other clients Burgh. work involved in playing in Left to right: Host India Chef Mangal Singh Negi, Owner Ravinder S. Tumber, Chef Virendra S. Negi. for the morning of the wedding Jennifer Francis, Pianist: an orchestra, serving as sec- day, and the Spa team dedicate Teaching, Theory, ond violinist in the Ottawa the Grade 10 level which he tiser Ravinder S. Tumber, Symphony Orchestra. Piano performed with her for family owner/operator of Host India, remains Jennifer’s principal and friends. She also teach- a family-run Indian restau- instrument, and in addition to es Music Theory which is a rant not far from our commu- her teaching studio on Avon prerequisite for those working nity at 622 Montreal Road Lane, she serves as a piano through the RCM system, and (corner of Borthwick Avenue accompanist to both vocalists attempts to provide her stu- and Montreal Road between and instrumentalists for exams, dents with historical context St. Laurent Boulevard and music festivals and perfor- and background for the pieces the Aviation Parkway). Host mances, as well as playing gigs they are working on, as well India has been in operation at at weddings, parties and other as instruction in form analysis that location for six years, and special occasions. of a musical work, focusing undoubtedly most of us have Jennifer accepts all ages in on underlying structure and noticed the large, gleaming her piano studio from about themes. white building in our travels in 7 or 8 to adult. Her emphasis Jennifer is firmly convinced the area. is on classical works, and in that having a decent instru- The restaurant specializes in her teaching, she follows the ment to practice on is one of tasty North Indian food, and basic Royal Conservatory of the keys to success in learning has the impressive imprimatur Photo: Doug Brierley Music (RCM) system which music, and to this end, she of Ottawa’s leading restaurant Jennifer Francis offers musical studies for all ages at her entails the preparation of five frequently helps her students critic Anne DesBrisay who Avon Lane studio. pieces with the objective of a upgrade their pianos through has described it as “an Indian themselves to the makeup and Accompaniment June examination. While she her extensive network of con- restaurant worth crossing hairstyling of the bride and her We welcome new advertiser, finds that goal of an exam tacts in the second hand piano town for.” Ravinder, his wife acolytes. Many of the wedding Jennifer Francis, who oper- generally helps to focus and sales market. Her own grand Gurdev and daughter Reema parties bring along their wed- ates a piano studio from her motivate her students, she is piano is the instrument of have worked hard to create ding finery and get dressed at home on Avon Lane here in the by no means rigid about forc- choice for many of her year a successful business, operat- the Spa, with Vessna and her Burgh. Jennifer is both a pianist ing that issue if the student in end recitals which take place at ing the restaurant seven days team standing by to help with and a violinist, and began her question is reluctant to face the her home here in the Burgh, or a week for both lunch (11:30 the finishing touches such as musical studies in her native exam hurdle. Nor is she strictly in the homes of others where am-2:00 pm) and dinner (5:00 the artful placement of hair Fredericton where she worked tied to the RCM syllabus if her students enjoy the intimacy pm-9:30 pm). An especially her younger charges express of a “salon” atmosphere, as popular feature of Host India enthusiasm about other more opposed to struggling through is its ample and reasonably popular pieces such as themes their paces in a bleak, intimi- priced buffet, which is avail- from musicals, recognizing dating hall. able every day at lunchtime at that motivation is the key to If you are interested in getting $10.99, and on Sunday eve- maintaining a regular practice some expert piano instruction nings for supper at $15.99. If régime. for your child or perhaps for you happen to have large male An added dimension to yourself, give Jennifer a call at family members with hollow Jennifer’s teaching method 613-695-8007 or drop her an e- legs like those in our house- is her violin accompaniment mail at avonlanestudio@gmail. hold, a Buffet has obvious to her piano students, one of com. advantages when dining out, whom recently mastered a dif- Host India and also eliminates the ago- ficult chamber music part at A warm welcome to new adver- nizing requirement of choice April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 17 among attractive alternatives. ents such as the Carlingwood call than to try to fix it yourself Ravinder points out that the Mall, the tony Rideau Club (613-850-6707). food at Host India is North of Ottawa and several local Louis continues to work Indian cuisine, which is by upholsterers. Louis has also solo, although he has a healthy far the predominant mode in formed new connections with network of sub-contractors to Ottawa where 28 of the rough- a number of antique dealers help out with the occasional ly 30 Indian eating establish- in the Ottawa area, connec- job. He has recently moved his ments offer North as opposed tions which have afforded him workshop from nearby Myrand to South Indian fare. Favourites a welcome opportunity to hone Avenue (behind the Patro) to at Host India include the many his skills in the domain of his home in Aylmer, having Tandoori specialties, whether antiques such as French pol- outgrown the original space chicken, lamb, beef, fish or ishing and conservation tech- and opting for an arrangement mixed grill. The menu is exten- niques. As antiques are his spe- which allows him the maxi- sive and includes something cial passion, Louis has been mum possible time with his to appeal to all palates and delighted to have more work young 3 year old son. In recent appetites from flatbreads to in this field. months, he has added another kebabs, samosas, curries and Another growing side of his service to his roster which may tasty vegetarian fare. If your business has been dealing with be of interest to those with appetite is whetted, check out “do-it-yourselfers” who tried home offices: the replacement the full menu at www.hostin- “Furniture Man” Louis Hutchison with his family. and failed to carry out their or installation of the vinyl writ- diaca.com. The restaurant also cerned about having to jockey many may have already availed own furniture repairs. High on ing surfaces of inlay desks. offers a take-out service with for space on Montreal Road. themselves of his expertise in the list in this category are re- And listen up all you prospec- 10% off the regular prices. For the first time in the six repairing, refinishing or restor- gluing jobs which swiftly came tive NEN advertisers: Louis You can make your selection years since he opened the res- ing wooden furniture of all to grief, often because the reports that his ads in the NEN in advance from the online taurant, Ravinder is planning descriptions, from antiques old glue was not completely have been so successful in gen- menu. a holiday this March when the to IKEA. Louis’ business has removed before the application erating initial, repeat and refer- In its six years of opera- whole Tumber family is off to been flourishing in the past of the new layer, preventing the ral business that he has had no tion, Host India has become a India. We wish them safe trav- year despite the current turmoil latter from properly bonding to need for any other advertising popular lunch and dinner spot els and a wonderful, refreshing in the global economy, and the wooden surface. In these vehicles since launching his for the employees of offices break, and hope that by the indeed, perhaps because of it, cases, Louis points out that his business. Now that’s a success and institutions in the area, time they return, spring will as people attempt to make do professional repair is inevitably all round! including the RCMP and the have arrived in Ottawa to greet with the possessions they’ve more costly to the owner than Chantal Mills, Ottawa personnel of nearby Montfort them. got rather than embark on it would have been without the Canine School: Doggy Days Hospital. The spacious main home remedy attempt, as the Louis Hutchison: Furniture expensive new purchases. at the CCCC dining hall accommodates 140 He has a healthy client base joint will be more difficult to Every Sunday, the Crichton guests, and there is also a pri- Repair, Restoration and open. So the moral of the tale Refinishing of both residential customers Cultural Community Centre vate dining room for parties – many of them in our neigh- is that when your chair or table (CCCC) plays host to a lively of up to 40 people. There is an Regular NEN readers have been develops a wobble or two, it’s introduced to Louis Hutchison, bourhood as well as in nearby crowd of four-legged commu- adjacent parking lot for restau- Rockcliffe Park and Manor probably safer and in the long rant patrons, so don’t be con- our “Furniture Man”, in a num- run cheaper to give Louis a ber of previous columns, and Park – and commercial cli- Continued on page 18 Page 18 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 of early socialization for dogs Chantal also offers a new has become almost a cliché, course called Urban Agility/ but truly can’t be over-empha- Reality Training which puts sized, as anyone dealing with obedience lessons into practice a poorly socialized dog will be in a real life setting, replete painfully aware. with distractions and tempta- The next step in the process, tions. Each of these sessions for dogs 6 months and up, has a specific theme such as is Basic Obedience (Level I) learning patience, when dogs where your pooch will receive are obliged to sit quietly as instruction in more complex cyclists and roller-bladers whiz operations such as focus- by in the park; or confidence ing (“watch me”); heeling building when the natural fea- on loose leash; sit from heel; tures of the park landscape such long sit/stay; long down/stay; as large rocks, trees or park and recall and return to heel. benches are used as props for In these classes, Chantal will exercises in sit/stay or follow also address specific problems the leader. These classes are which can be typical of early normally held in the “panhan- learners, including jumping dle” section of New Edinburgh up on people (sound famil- Park close to Beechwood, iar?) and uncontrolled barking, where to date, Chantal has had and communicates to owners no difficulties with intrusions the techniques of speaking from other off-leash interlop- “Doglish” to command their ers. companions’ attention. Once In recent months, Chantal Photo: Louise Imbeault A recent Agility Training graduating class: (left to right) Hariot (black Lab), Piper (Yellow your clever pooch has success- has added another class to her Lab), Allie (Chocolate Lab), Hallie Berry (Dacshund), Henry (Bulldog - in front), Kiko fully mastered the basics in doggy syllabus in the form of (Boston Bull), Lady (Black Shepherd). the Level I class, he or she can Wednesday Wonders, a play graduate to Obedience Level date for well socialized dogs Continued from page 17 tion as a Professional Dog gy comes in handy in dealing II where Chantal takes the cur- where they enjoy a compan- nity members (accompanied of Trainer and Canine Behaviour with her canine charges. riculum up a notch to begin ionable frolic while their own- course by their owners) who Consultant, Chantal was origi- Chantal offers a variety of combined outdoor/indoor ers relax with Bridgehead cof- are put through their paces in nally trained as an educator in courses for dogs of all ages and instruction working towards fee and cookies. A number of obedience and agility train- the human context. She has stages in her Sunday sessions off leash training and distance the sessions have also included ing under the expert guidance taught at the elementary, inter- in the Dufferin Room at the work. a basic introduction to agil- of dog trainer Chantal Mills, mediate and high school lev- CCCC. A popular first step for Also offered on Sundays at ity. These sessions have been owner of the Ottawa Canine els, and served as a Guidance the younger set (up to 6 months) the CCCC is Agility Training, extraordinarily popular, and School. Course details are pub- Counsellor and later Vice- is Puppy Kindergarten, Levels I and II, where your Chantal has a few more new lished in the CCCC Weekly Principal. She has continued to which is essentially a socializ- dog will get both physical ideas for future events, includ- Programs schedule in each edi- teach on a part-time basis even ing process involving a healthy and mental exercise by learn- ing special seminars with guest tion of the NEN. after launching her dog train- play component, as well as ing to negotiate a series of speakers to covers topics such In addition to her certifica- ing business, and often finds an introduction to some basic obstacles including a tunnel, as dog tricks and recall. that her background in pedago- commands. The importance a chute, a tire jump and other In addition to her group standard jumps, a teeter, an classes, Chantal also offers A-frame and a “pause table” private and semi-private ses- for a down/stay to catch its sions to tackle specific behav- breath. The agility classes not iour problems or to accommo- only help to reinforce the les- date her clients’ schedules. For sons of obedience training, in details on all of the program Chantal’s view they also often options, check out her web- bring shy or reticent dogs out site at www.ottawak9school. of their shells, and strengthen com or send her an e-mail at the partnership between dogs [email protected]. If and owners. Perhaps above all, you go online, you may also the classes are terrific fun for want to visit her Dog Blog your dog, providing a wonder- which contains a wealth of ful work out that leaves Fido information, dog tales and tips: pooped and contented at the http://blog.ottawak9school. end of the day. com. For those with dogs at an We welcome Chantal and her advanced level of training, assistants Lynne and André to April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 19 our dog-centred community, solution to the organic waste munity. She herself will con- and encourage our dog-own- storage problem. The company tinue to live in the back part ing readers to consider taking (Bag To Earth Inc.) current- of the building facing Union advantage of this wonderfully ly operates out of Napanee, Street, which was not part of convenient resource. Ontario, but its roots go back to the sale package. So scone- Bag to Earth Inc.: The 1946 when it began producing loving readers can breathe a Cleanest Way to Compost kraft paper under the banner of collective sigh of relief! Since the introduction of the the Prescott Paper Products. It Coming Soon: A New City’s Organic Waste Collection is now an industry leader in the Edinburgh Bed & Breakfast pilot project (Compost Plus) production of biodegradable, Longtime New Edinburgh about seven years ago, read- compostable paper packaging residents, Noreen and Ken ers may have noticed regu- for the waste diversion sector, Watson, have recently opted lar NEN advertisements for and has reportedly achieved the to give up their traveling life- Bag To Earth food waste highest accreditations in both style (temporarily at least!) and bags, and perhaps seen stacks North America and Europe for launch a Bed and Breakfast of these sturdy, biodegrad- the quality of its environment- operation in their home at 82 able paper bags at our local friendly products. Interested Union Street. For much of the Beechwood Home Hardware. readers can check out their time since their four sons grew In our household, and in those website at www.bagtoearth. up and scattered to the four of many other Burgh families com or give them a call at 1- corners of the globe about ten who are diligent about keeping 800-366-6812 to find out more Marc Clément and Isabelle Lamarche, owners of Beechwood years ago, the Watsons have food and other organic waste about these miracle bags. Home Hardware welcomed their own new addition in been adventurous world travel- out of their landfill garbage, Next year, the long-delayed January. ers, visiting more continents in these bags have become indis- Organic Waste Collection reportedly happy and healthy, our industry….(and) an inspi- a decade than most of us will pensable equipment, provid- program will come into effect and new Dad Marc is over the ration to his staff and other res- see in a lifetime. Their current ing a convenient, hygienic and in earnest throughout the City moon, taking particular delight tauranteurs.” Well done Ion, project, however, will bring odour-free way to collect and of Ottawa, and the pressure in the fact that so far Lorie has and keep up the good work(s)! them back to the Burgh this will be on all Ottawa house- store this waste between gar- been the perfect baby, sleeping The Scone Witch: spring to begin preparations holds to “get with the program” bage/recycling days. soundly through much of the Readers may have noticed that for the opening of their new and make a serious effort to The bags come in two sizes: night with only a brief wake up the front portion of the building B&B in June—just in time for set aside food and other com- a small sack for your kitchen call for nourishment. We look at 42 Crichton which currently the onslaught of summer visi- postable waste to keep it out counter where you can dump forward to meeting Lorie when houses Heather Matthews’ tors to our area. While the offi- of our ballooning landfills. If coffee grounds, egg shells or she makes her Beechwood New Edinburgh Scone Witch cial name of the establishment you haven’t yet got the hang of any kind of food waste in small début once the good weather outlet is up for sale. Devotees remains up in the air, Noreen the Compost Plus system and quantities, and a much larg- has arrived. of Heather’s freshly baked fare is leaning towards the clearest perhaps are still spooked by er bag that accommodates up The Works: need not worry, however, as and simplest of the options: the prospect of smelly, messy to 30 pounds of wet organic Congratulations to Ion Aimers, even in the event of a sale, the The New Edinburgh Bed and containers beset by fruit flies waste, and can be used as a liner owner of The Works chain of store may remain where it is Breakfast. Watch for more and rodents, now’s the time for the city-provided Green gourmet burger restaurants, the for some time, or failing that, details in our June issue, or if to acquaint yourself with the Bins. The bags are manufac- very first of which was launched will move to a nearby loca- you’re interested in a summer Bag To Earth system. It could tured using a patented biotech here in New Edinburgh in 2001 tion readily accessible to all of booking, drop Noreen a line at not be simpler or more con- process that makes them both at Putman and Beechwood, Heather’s clients in the com- [email protected]. venient, and effectively elimi- strong and leak resistant, and and which recently moved to nates the “yuck factor” that has all the materials used in their larger quarters in the newly so unjustly bedeviled organic manufacture are completely renovated Rockcliffe Crossing waste collection in this city. biodegradable, from the wood on St. Laurent Boulevard at pulp to the glues and print- Hemlock. Earlier this year, ers’ ink. Unlike plastic, the Ion received the Bill Joe kraft paper is also designed to Burgh Business Bits Restauranteur of the Year “breathe” a bit, which in our Award at the 16th annual gala experience has resulted in next for the Ottawa Restaurant Hotel to no smell. (Proof of the pud- Beechwood Home Motel Association (ORHMA) ding here is that in the seven Hardware: at the Westin Hotel. ORHMA years they have been in use Congratulations and very best President described Ion as in our house, not one of our wishes to Isabelle Lamarche “without a doubt a leader in contingent of Labradors has and Marc Clément, owners of ever marauded the contents, Beechwood Home Hardware! or even shown any interest in Isabelle and Marc recently doing so.) welcomed the arrival of their The good news is that Bag first child, a daughter Lorie To Earth bags are an entirely who was born on January Canadian, and indeed local 26. Mother and daughter are Page 20 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 Granger, Aaron Wetzstein, Adam Wetzstein, Josh King, and also fellow rink rats Anthony Funicello and Ben Sanderman. Having had such a long and successful rink sea- son, the New Edinburgh Hosers have a wonderful appreciation for this year’s spring. Long live the seasons! On that note, as we write this, we are anticipating and looking forward to a warm spring with long sunny days ahead to lift our spirits. Once again Crichton Community Council will be hosting our annual PLANT SALE on Saturday, May 10, 8-4 pm at the Fieldhouse. This high- ly-anticipated event gives us an opportunity to say “Hi” to neighbours and friends who have been stuck indoors all winter. Held the day before Mother’s Day, this year, as in the past, we will have a great selection of annuals and hang- ing baskets for you to choose from to give to your Mom on Photo: Garth Gullekson, Darlington Mediaworks her special day. Come early Winter Carnival 2009 was a huge success thanks to the hard for the best selection. work of volunteers and event coordinator, Joseph Cull. Another excellent spring event is the now locally Photo: Peter Glasgow By Michel Giroux and while teaching them the very famous, New Edinburgh SPRING IS HERE! Mark your calendar for May 10 and be Catherine McConkey Canadian activity of skating. Cheering Station held dur- sure not to miss this year’s PLANT SALE. Another successful rink sea- After all the hard work put ing Ottawa’s Race Weekend ‘Best Cheering Section’ two other upcoming events. son has just come to a close! in to ensure one of the best ice at the Fieldhouse. This year, years in a row; so circle this If you are interested in rent- Thanks to our dedicated vol- surfaces in the city; if not THE mark Sunday, May 24, 8 am date in your calendar and come ing the Fieldhouse for your unteers and the great weather best (according to some hockey - onward for fun and action as out and help us win a hat trick. next event, please contact Jill the skating season opened on players that drove from outside we cheer marathoners through Check the community website Hardy at 613-746-1323 for December 20 and lasted to New Edinburgh just to play on our beautiful neighbourhood. at www.newedinburgh.ca for more information on our very March 4. This year our rinks our ice), it is nice to know that We have won the award for more information on this and reasonable rates. were open for 64 days and only it was well used and appreci- closed for 11 days. As our ated by our community. attendance records show, many Special thanks to the New skaters came out and enjoyed Edinburgh Hosers (who some ice time. we will not name as they With the Fieldhouse open, are too modest to be asso- parents had a convenient ciated as a “hoser”) and the place to “air out” their kids Rink Attendants: Daniel April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 21 2009: A Breakout Year for the CCCC By Johan Rudnick CCCC Gallery Committee has campaigns and would like to Other special fundraising General Meeting saw the Despite the economic outlook, published a call for two jur- help, even if only on an occa- events on the horizon include renewal of the CCCC auditor 2009 promises to be a ‘break- ied exhibitions in Spring and sional basis, please give us a the second annual Taste of Ray Folkins, Partner, Watson out’ year for the CCCC. The Fall and is also beginning the call at 613-745-2742. Spring event organized by Folkins Corey LLP, and the CCCC is planning an ambi- work of creating partnerships The Play’s The Thing: Barbara Laskin and Margot election of a new Board of tious expansion of program- with the Ottawa School of Art, Silver, the two exceptionally Directors for 2009, with most ming and is actively work- Mark Your Calendars for Canterbury and De La Salle Wednesday, April 29! capable leaders of the Friends 2008 Directors standing for re- ing on the development of an high schools, as well as with of Crichton (and both out- election. A special welcome to annual fundraising program. Our first major fundraising our neighbouring junior high event this season is a benefit standing chefs!) who have new Board members Martin The Corridor Gallery is look- school, the Macdonald-Cartier done so much to mobilize Clary, who has been a stalwart ing forward to a rich, full year performance by our commu- Academy. There are plans to nity’s own theatre troupe, the support for the CCCC at the supporter of the CCCC and of exhibitions. The Lumière participate in the 2009 X pho- community level over the past played a leading role in carry- Festival will continue to build tography project, and two years. This year’s ing out the renovations to our on its success as a highlight to hold a fundrais- delightful tasting eve- magnificent Dufferin Room, of the summer festival season. ing sale and exhibi- ning will take place on and Sandy Bulchak who The CCCC website is being tion. More imme- Saturday, June 6 so begins her term on the Board refreshed. The Court will diately, our resident be sure to mark your this month. A key challenge decide who owns what at 200 artists’ co-operative calendars now and set for the Board this year will be Crichton, and on what terms MainWorks is plan- aside the date in the to manage the outcome of the the building can be sold. And ning a Spring exhi- busy month of June. pending court decision, while a new Board of Directors will bition and an Open Later this year, on at the same time expanding focus on how best to acquire House. Check the Saturday, October programming, developing the Crichton and ensure that it is CCCC website for 24, the CCCC will Corridor Gallery, and respond- maintained as a public asset. details on dates and www.crichtonccc.ca host another gala Fall ing to the ongoing challenges On the Program Front times as these are Auction, with our orga- of operating a vibrant commu- This year, the CCCC has firmed up (www. nizational wizard Alex nity centre. applied for funding assistance crichtonccc.ca). MacDonald once again A Breakout Year to engage additional full-time Lumière Festival taking the lead in plan- staff to more fully develop our ning another evening of Building on success, CCCC Preparations and activities are coming of age as community and regional pro- plans for the CCCC’s spectacular bargains, gramming. If you have an fine food and plenty we develop both community sixth annual Lumière and regional programs. 2009 interest in starting a program Festival on Saturday, of fun. This year’s or would like one developed [email protected] 613-745-2742 Auction will be based will be our first full year of August 8, 2009 are Corridor Gallery operations as for you, we would warmly well underway, and on a Roaring Twenties welcome your suggestions - theme, so brush off those fedo- we reach out to students and anyone interested in participat- much loved New Edinburgh instructors across the region. please contact Joanne Hughes ing or volunteering is invited Players under the direction ras, fellas, and get ready to join at [email protected] or call her the party. Our sixth Lumière Festival to contact Joanne Hughes at of Ingrid McCarthy. The promises more enchantment. directly at 613-745-2742. the CCCC office. Players’ CCCC benefit perfor- In the Court As part of our program expan- And the pending Court decision On the Web mance of Enchanted April, a A decision from the court as to will define how the Crichton sion efforts, Ellen Goodman romantic comedy by Matthew ownership interests in Crichton has been spearheading the We have been busy refreshing building can be acquired. All our website with the assistance Barber set in a variety of loca- and how it will be sold is in all, 2009 is shaping up to be development of our innovative tions in England, with the expected within the next few Get Together Program for of Gord Stephen of StepCo a breakout year for the CCCC. Media (www.stepcomedia.ca). action shifting to sunny Italy months. Whatever the court youth who are blind or have in Act II. The performance decision, the expectation is that low vision. With a grant from The new site features our four If you would like to be part main program areas - Classes will take place on Wednesday, given current market and eco- of the CCCC’s ‘breakout’ team the Ontario Ministry of Health April 29, in the Mackay United nomic conditions, a potential Promotion, Communities In & Activities, Get Together, as a volunteer, an instructor, a Ottawa Lumière Festival and Church Hall at 39 Dufferin sale and the community’s bid committee member, an advisor, Action Fund, the program will Road. Don’t miss the chance to acquire the building would encompass recreational activi- The Corridor Gallery. The a patron, or in any capacity you site will keep you up-to-date to see this talented company not occur until the Fall of 2010 have an interest in, please let ties across the region. Working and enjoy an evening of theatre or beyond. in partnership with ten not- on the Keep Crichton Public us know by contacting Joanne campaign, and provides infor- with friends and neighbours The New Board Hughes at [email protected] or for-profit or public organiza- while at the same time, lend- tions, the CCCC is organizing mation on facility rentals and The March 1st CCCC Annual at 613-745-2742. availability. It also has all the ing your support to the CCCC. a range of activities, including Ticket information is available cross country skiing, skating , details about upcoming special events, and about the activi- from the CCCC office. CRICHTON CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE snowshoeing, swimming and The New Edinburgh Players aquafit, fitness, weight train- ties of the MainWorks artists’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS co-operative. Please come and celebrate their 30th anni- ing, spinning, tandem cycling versary this season. In those (NCC bike path), and canoe- check out our “new look” on this vibrant and colourful web- three decades, founder/direc- Sandy Bulchak ing (Britannia Park). The goal tor Ingrid McCarthy has pro- is to create an ongoing col- site at www.crichtonccc.ca! Carol Burchill duced and directed 42 plays. Martin Clary laborative network to provide Annual Fundraising To mark the significance of this type of programming, and Program this achievement, and to thank Colin Goodfellow to create a resource for service As we move ahead with the Ingrid and the Players for their Jane Heintzman, Secretary providers looking for assis- process of strengthening the benevolence to the CCCC and John Jarrett tance in enhancing the oppor- base of our operations in this to other community organiza- Alex MacDonald tunities available to youth who “breakout year”, the CCCC is tions, the CCCC is hosting a are blind or have low vision. working on the development of reception at 7 pm on Friday, Bethann Robin For more information about an overall annual fundraising May 8, in the Dufferin Room Johan Rudnick, Chair this program, check the Get plan to boost annual revenues at the Centre. Please join us to Anne Thompson, Treasurer Together links on the CCCC received from the wider com- honour Ingrid, the current cast website, or call the CCCC munity on an ongoing basis. As David Tobin and crew, and those of years Carol West office. part of this initiative, watch for past. Their contribution to the At the Corridor Gallery our Online Donation option local theatre scene is cause for There is a very ambitious coming soon! If you have an celebration. Further informa- To contact Board members please call interest in fundraising and/or development program for tion on this event is available 613-745-2742 or email [email protected]. the 2009 gallery season. The some experience in fundraising from the CCCC office. Page 22 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 Health & Wellness (613) 884-7800 and concentrated work we will www.fitmomcanada.com achieve abdominal strength CARDIO KICKBOXING Thursday, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm resulting in improved posture. Crichton Cultural Community Centre Carolle Laliberté $168+GST for 12 sessions The class has been developed (613) 263-0539 (rolling admission) using pilates as well as sports [email protected] All FITMOM + Baby™ classes conditioning techniques The Weekly Programs 2009 or visit ckb.ericlaliberte.com include exercises to target all the class will end with a complete Monday & Wednesday major muscle groups. Each class stretch, leaving you relaxed and As a certified STOTT Pilates 6 -7 pm concludes with a baby activ- rejuvenated! Instructor, Stuart bases his mat Please contact instructors to get course details and to register. 16 classes (twice/wk) $125; ity that changes weekly. In the Stretch: A Delicious Hour of classes on the principles of 8 classes (once/wk) $70; For most of our courses, registration is on-going. course of the session participants Release and Relax posture. This is effective, espe- Drop-ins $10/class will be able to address concerns Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 am cially for toning the mid-sec- This kickboxing inspired cardio tion. Pilates Matwork focuses vail respiratoire (pranayamas), de about postnatal fitness and will Start your weekend with a release workout will strengthen and tone on increasing abdominal and la relaxation, de la méditation, du receive handouts on relative top- of your tension as well as relax- muscles while burning fat. You back strength and mobilizing the chant (mantras). ics for their interest. ing your mind and body. We will will also benefit from improved spine! Variations and modifica- begin our Friday morning class Un travail spécifique est effectué flexibility, higher energy lev- FITNESS SERIES tions are given to accommodate listening to soft music encourag- sur les aspects physiologique et els, greater aerobic capacity Louise Lettstrom-Hannant all levels and abilities. For best ing us to move with breath and psychologique de l’individu de and reduced stress. Suitable for (613) 747-1514 results, join us twice a week! full body movements. This class telle sorte que la chimie du sang, beginner to intermediate, ages 15 [email protected] will continue with a generous Join anytime with one of our le système nerveux, le système to a fit 60+. Sharon Collins (613) 816-4307 stretch component reaching all flexible drop in packages. musculaire, le système endocrin- [email protected] ien et les fonctions cérébrales STRETCH & STRENGTH of the sections of the body and Register before or after class. We s’en trouvent améliorées. Alex MacDonald devoting enough time to attain Yoga & Meditation require a minimum of ten partici- (613) 748-0870 our full stretching potential. We Le Kundalini yoga permet pants to run each class. Tuesday, Thursday 6 - 7 pm will end this delicious hour with d’activer la circulation de 1 x week: $168 1 class/week $125 a total body relaxation. Now we IYENGAR YOGA l’énergie vitale, de renforcer le 2 x week $286 (includes a 15% 2 classes/week $240 are ready for the weekend! Barbara Young système immunitaire, de stimuler discount) 3 classes/week $345 les systèmes d’auto guérison, de FITWOMAN BOOTCAMP (613) 728-8647 Late registration available. Unlimited classes over the 14 se régénérer mentalement, d’être Cassandra Mactavish [email protected] A neighbourhood favourite for weeks $400.00. Drop in $12.00. Monday, 9:00-10:30 am, Level 1 plus centré, moins stressé, plus (613) 884-7800 joyeux et optimiste! 19 years, this unique class com- Early Bird Total Body Work-Out www.fitmomcanada.com Thursday, 9:00-10:30 am Gentle bines dance, yoga and movement Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Mondays, 8 - 9 pm Iyengar yoga teaches postures, ZEN MEDITATION exercises to improve strength, 7:30 - 8:30 am $168+GST for 12 sessions (roll- or asanas, that bring flex- Theresa Redmond flexibility, balance and co-ordina- A dynamic warm up followed ing admission) ibility, strength and endurance. (613) 521-1509 tion. Suitable for a wide range by 20 minutes of cardiovascular A high intensity workout for Awareness deepens as students [email protected] of abilities and ages, the class work. 20 min of strength exer- learn to practice with precision Wednesday 7:30-8:30 pm, every consists of a warm-up to get the moms and non moms who cises. Learn to use fitness balls, want to workout without their and subtlety, but even beginners two weeks body going, exercises to stretch weights and toning bands to can taste the well-being and still- $15/term and strengthen the muscles and a little ones. This program is enhance muscular core strength, ness that yoga brings. Classes Meets for an hour twice a month. dance section to work on balance designed to maximize metabo- balance and postural improve- build over time, and so no two While not open to the general and co-ordination. The class lism. Modifications are provided ments. Finish with a stretch and are the same – though each ends public, experienced meditators finishes with a 10-minute relax- beginner to advanced. cool down to leave you fit and with a period of guided relax- can contact the instructor to dis- ation period, leaving you feeling focused to face the day. SOCARAMBA ation and inward focus. Come cuss joining the group. calm, centered and rejuvenated. Alex Eloise and taste the well-being and still- Fitness Fusion: A Rejuvenation Alex MacDonald has trained [email protected] ness that yoga can bring. of Body and Spirit extensively as a dancer in ballet, Saturday, 10 - 11 am; 11:15 am Dance Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 am modern and jazz and is a certi- - 12:15 pm KUNDALINI YOGA fied Fitness Instructor Specialist The focus here is functional $80+GST for 8 weeks. Drop-in John Yazbeck SCHOOL OF AFRO with Can-Fit-Pro. fitness beginning with a 15 $12. (613) 747-8111 CARIBBEAN DANCE min extended cardiovascular [email protected] Suzane Lavertu DANCEFIT Socaramba focuses on cardiovas- warm up, moving into a fusion Monday, 7:30 - 9:00 pm Artistic Director Alex MacDonald cular and muscular endurance, of pilates, yoga postures and (613) 863-3493 (613) 748-0870 mind and body coordination, Flex, stretch, connect, focus strength exercises. We will use [email protected] Monday & Friday agility, balance and most impor- and relax. The benefits of Yoga exercise balls, weights, and ton- 10 - 11 am tantly on creating a new lifestyle. are well documented and well Saturday ing bands using a variety of Monday, 7 - 8 pm Once you taste the Socaramba known. Dynamic exercises com- SOULRYTHMS:Adult dance breathing techniques and balance 1 class/week $168, experience you will never want bined with relaxation and medita- 10:00 - 11:00 am exercises. The class will finish 2 classes/week $286 (includes a to stop!!! tion techniques help you: Dance Racine: 15% discount) with an extended stretch and • create a calm mind and stay cen- 11:00 - noon Master group fitness instructor, 3 classes/week $378 (includes a deep relaxation for the tranquility tered in the midst of chaos children ages 4-6 25% discount) of the soul. nutrition and wellness special- • increase concentration and focus Mouvement Kwèyol Late registration available. ist, and personal trainer, Alex • develop a more powerful and Fusion on the Ball: Have a Blast! 12:00 - 1:00 pm Eloise has been working in the resilient body, less susceptible to A fun way to dance yourself into Monday, 9 - 10 am Children ages 7-12 fitness industry for well over 16 strain, weight gain and injury shape, the class will begin with A total body workout using the years. He has conducted classes Kubuli Dance Company Program an extensive warm-up, and use • build confidence and a positive stability ball, hand held weights in many areas including cardio self-image 1:00 - 2:00 pm various styles of dance to ensure and toning bands. This class kick boxing, boot camps, circuit Ages 12-18 a good cardio work out, followed • reduce stress and fatigue incorporates cardiovascular work training and aerobics and has • have fun! by a stretching and relaxation and balance exercises to achieve now decided to put all his skills Our programs are designed not period. No dance ability required overall functional strength and and expertise into the creation of KUNDALINI YOGA - EN only to teach dance but also to just a love of dancing! Alex core stability. We will end this Socaramba. FRANÇAIS promote the development of MacDonald has trained exten- class with an extended stretch Sophie Terrasse well-rounded, culturally aware sively as a dancer in ballet, mod- and deep relaxation for the calm- STOTT PILATES (613) 842-9771 and strong principled young ern and jazz and has been teach- ing of the spirit. Stuart Maskell [email protected] persons. We believe that the pro- ing the neighbourhood Stretch (613) 796-3476 Core Training: Physical Strength Jeudi, 7:00- 8:30 pm cess of learning and sharing our and Strength class for 19 years. [email protected] unique culture fosters an appreci- She is a certified Can-Fit Pro fit- Comes from Our Centre Tuesday, Friday 9 - 10 am Le Kundalini yoga ou yoga de la Thursday, 8:30 - 9:30 am conscience est accessible à tous; ation and respect for all traditions ness instructor specialist. 1 Class $17, 8 Classes $120, 16 and diversity. This class focuses on gaining Classes $215, 24 Classes $315, c’est une science complète qui FITMOM POST NATAL 32 Classes $380 comprend : une pratique corpo- power in the core of our body. IRISH DANCE LESSONS with FITNESS Through dynamic movement Prices do not include 5% GST relle tonique (asanas : postures Cassandra Mactavish statiques et dynamiques), un tra- the Taylor School of Irish Dance April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 23 Monkey Rock Music Classes at the CCCC Crichton Cultural Community Centre We Don’t teach Children join our programs from birth oped a passion for working to Play Music; We teach - we’ve taught babies as young with monkeys while she was Children to Love Music. as 6 weeks old! observing chimpanzees as she Weekly Programs 2009 Monkey Rock Music is a fun, Founders John King and pursued her Masters Degree entertaining and creative par- Sheryl Parks have been work- in Cognitive Evolution. Sheryl These one hour classes are joyful completed her second Masters Please contact instructors to get course details and to register. ticipatory music program for ing with children for the past and interactive! Your class opens young children and their adult six years. John began teaching degree in Child Development For most of our courses, registration is on-going. with music and continues with caregivers. Our primary goal is young children in a private and Education leading to certifi- visual and tactile exploration, to instill a love of creating and ball and bell play, baby signing, experiencing music that will Suzanne Taylor T.C.R.G The way you captivate the children’s attention and your gift of massage and we leave time for last a lifetime. Nothing has a music is such a talent and I am so grateful that Bella was in your (613) 231-1215 free play. Each parent and baby stronger impact on a child than [email protected] class. joins in at their own pace! Please enjoying an activity with the - Nathalie www.tayloririshdance.com call or email for registration and people they love. Thursday, 7 - 9 pm questions. Monkey Rock Music classes English school and daycare in cation with the Ontario College are tailored to different age Japan and is proud to say that of Teachers. By applying what Irish dance lessons are available INFANT & CHILD CPR she has learned through study (Level 'F') groups. Babies under one year he can change diapers in more to girls and boys of all ages. Irish old engage in fun musical than one language. In study- and practice, Sheryl continues dance is an excellent and fun Erin Shaheen, (613) 260-7309 to teach in a way that allows $35 per person games and activities with their ing Education at the graduate way to strengthen and develop caregivers. One to two year- level, John has put his own kids to feel safe and happy in skills in music, tempo and Sunday, April 26 & May 31 their learning environment. 12:30 - 3:30 pm. olds enjoy more movement as spin on child development rhythm, improve physical coor- they learn to be more com- This Heart & Stroke Foundation theories to teach young kids Monkey Rock at the CCCC, dination and to learn about the fortable interacting with other course covers CPR for infants, to develop an appreciation for Wednesday, 4:00-5:00 pm. Irish culture through its tradition children through music. Two to children and adults. Participants music. He has made an effort of dance. four year-olds clap and dance For information about enroll- receive a course completion card to appeal to both the children along to action-oriented songs, ing in our classes, call (613) Music & Voice and Heart and Stroke booklet. and their caregivers with the singing and contributing their goal of making and sharing 421-0590 or email us at SIGHT SINGING AND EAR Topics include: ideas to the class. Children can music together. Sheryl devel- [email protected]. TRAINING COURSE • Recognition of heart attack and Marie-Lynne Sauvé respiratory arrest (819) 827-2657 or • Home safety and injury preven- tion for babies and children [email protected] • Definition of CPR http://pages.videotron.com/ • Performing CPR on infants and mlsauve children (one-rescuer) Sunday 1:30-4:30 pm • Clearing airway obstructions in (beginner & intermediate) children and infants (choking) • Barrier Devices These small group workshops • CPR and the Heimlich on adults (8-10 participants) are geared • Safe and healthy lifestyles toward choral singers and anyone Babes in arms are welcome to interested in gaining the ability to attend the course. sing music they have never seen before directly from sheet music. MONKEY ROCK MUSIC Participants will become familiar John King and Sheryl Parks with the basic elements of music (613) 421-0590 Eric Chan Chosen to Design 2009 including rhythm, melody and www.monkeyrockmusic.com intervals from both a theoretical Wednesday, 4:00-5:00 pm and aural standpoint. Lots of Ottawa Lumière Festival Poster Monkey Rock Music is a fun, singing is on the program as well Eric Sze-Lang Chan is an Market, “Eric’s pieces are so Festival marketing campaign entertaining and creative partici- as time for individual questions Ottawa based multi-disciplin- vibrant, multi-layered and which will include the poster, patory music program for kids’ and one-on-one work adapted to ary artist with a Bachelor in artistically complex and when website and postcards. Hughes ages 3-5 years old and their adult each person. Interactive Multimedia and I first saw his pieces I began is thrilled and knows Eric will caregivers. Our primary goal is Design (B.I.T.) from Carleton to plan how we could combine create a dynamic and contem- to instil a love of creating and University and a Diploma his fresh design approach with porary feel which will appeal Visual Arts experiencing music that will last in Computer Science with the festival.” This plan is com- to the diverse regional com- a lifetime. Nothing has a stronger Honours from Algonquin ing into play in 2009 as Eric munity. FIGURE PAINTING AND impact on a child than enjoying College. Eric takes an interest has signed on as the designer To view Eric’s work visit his DRAWING an activity with the people they in exploring the creative inter- for the 2009 Ottawa Lumière website at http://eepmon.com. John Jarrett, (613) 594-0182 love. We look forward to singing sections between visual-arts [email protected] with you! and the uses of technology. Eric Chan’s Notable Projects Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Canine Eric is an artist who is versed Microsoft XBox 360 (Austria) - 2008 Summer/Fall Visual Campaign $40 for six classes in both the creative arts and Mini Cooper (Canada) - 2008 Annual Financial Services Calendar In this workshop the model will computer sciences - this dual Susumu Yokota (Japan) - Album art for Skintone Compilation Album CANINE OBEDIENCE nature of extremes is what truly sustain a pose over two sessions Recognition for a total of six hours. This will Chantal Mills defines him. Complicated, ran- permit participants to complete 613-296-dog-e (3643) dom and simple all at the same Excellence Award for Illustration - Computer Arts Magazine: Issue a painting or to do a number of [email protected] time, Eric expresses these attri- 150 - Graduate Showcase 2008 sketches or drawings. www.ottawak9school.com butes of his personality through Asian Kinetic Artist (A.K.A.) - Tiger Translate 2007 Sunday 10 am - 2 pm his creations. Eric says, “It is Finalist for Self Promotional - FITC 2007 (Toronto, Canada) Tuesday 7 - 9 pm one of my goals to challenge Best Canadian Student - FITC 2006 (Toronto, Canada) Infants & Children Basic Canine Obedience myself to become a better artist and to explore/redefine the per- CCCC Office: Chantal’s says “my goal during Joanne Hughes For more information BABY SENSORY the Basic Obedience course is to ception of the visual arts.” Jill Vyse, (613) 830-6690 #1 Joanne Hughes, Lumière #307-200 Crichton about the Centre call develop the willingness in your Ottawa, ON K1M 1W2 745-2742. [email protected] dog to follow you. You want Producer, has been interested To register for a specific Tuesday 10 - 11 am your dog to be obedient with an in Eric’s work since 2007 when Phone: 745-2742 Fax: 745-4153 program please call $125 for 10 weeks enthusiastic attitude!” it was featured as part of a Newborn to 13 months fundraiser for Lumière at the [email protected] the instructor. www.crichtonccc.ca Baby Sensory comes to Ottawa! Private classes available. Mercury Lounge on the Byward Page 24 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009

Rave Reviews for The Company of Fools By Jane Heintzman The CBC’s Alvina Ruprecht Gynt at the Irving Greenberg Congratulations to The was equally lyrical in her Theatre Centre. Company of Fools whose most review of The Fools’ latest In addition, the company has recent production, A Mid- work, describing it as “magnif- growing ties to our Crichton Winter’s Dream Tale, received icently outrageous” (the Fools’ Cultural Community Centre stellar reviews from local the- hallmark!) with “brilliant act- (CCCC) and throughout the atre critics, attracting sizeable ing and staging”, a strong month of January, the actors audiences to the Gladstone cast of excellent actors, and converged on the Centre to Theatre where the show was “stunning” costumes by Fools’ rehearse in the spacious performed for three weeks in Costume Designer Louise Dufferin Room where they February. crit- (Lou) Hayden. Ms. Ruprecht spent over 100 lively hours ic Patrick Langston hailed also gave a special commenda- going through their paces the production as The Fools’ tion to Emmanuelle Zeesman in preparation for the open- “most assured and probably for her “poised, accomplished” ing of A Mid-Winter’s Dream funniest work to date,” prais- performance and beautiful Tale on February 4. The cast ing the performance skills of singing voice. included a chorus composed of lead actors Scott Florence and The Company of Fools has an energetic group of emerg- Margo MacDonald in their a special connection to New ing young professional actors, roles as clown duo, Pommes Edinburgh. As noted above, including three co-op students Frites and ‘Restes, a duo its Musical Director and from Algonquin College and which he described as “at once Choreographer, as well as a other recent graduates of post- endearing, fractious and ridic- leading actor, Emmanuelle secondary theatre arts pro- ulously funny.” Burgh resident Zeesman lives in our commu- grammes, making rehearsal Emmanuelle Zeesman was nity with her partner David sessions an especially exuber- also singled out for her fine Hersh, another acclaimed ant affair. performance as Queen Titania young professional actor who Last but not least, the Fools’ and for her role in creating the recently appeared in a Third immensely talented Costume original music and choreogra- Wall Theatre Company pro- Designer Lou Hayden is a phy for the production. duction of Henrik Ibsen’s Peer former Burgh resident, and Photo: Anna Chambers A Mid-Winter’s Dream Tale chorus rehearses at the CCCC.

returned to the community for Juliet which was performed last summer’s CCCC Lumière in New Edinburgh Park last Festival where she performed summer). works of virtual magic in makeup artistry and the cre- In addition to her expertise as ation of costumes for festi- a costumer, Lou is also a tal- val participants. Actors from ented visual artist. Her intrigu- the company have also been ing exhibition Lost Shoes, among the spirited performers which was on display at the at past Lumière festivals. Raw Sugar Café on Somerset Lou’s consummate skills Street throughout the month have not gone unnoticed in the of February, is a natural out- theatre community, and this growth of her costume design year she is double nominee work and indulges her fascina- for the 2008 Rideau Award tion with historical footwear, in the Outstanding Costume an aspect of costuming which Design Category, capturing inevitably plays only a minor the nominations for her work role in the theatrical context. in both the Theatrophy pro- In this solo exhibition, how- duction, Moribund, and in the ever, shoes are the exclusive Company of Fools’ Richard III focus, specifically, the shoes in Bouffon. (The latter produc- of the elite, the wealthy and the tion, incidentally, has received decadent of the 16th, 17th and a Rideau Award nomination 18th centuries when even men in the Outstanding Adaptation were licensed to “dress like Category, along with the peacocks.” Interested readers Fools’ memorable adaptation should check out Lou’s blog at of Shakespeare’s Romeo and www.louhayden.blogspot.com.

Offer expires April 30, 2009. April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 25 Mackay United Chamber Music Concert Series Begins April 26 April 26, 2009, 7:30 pm was a member of the orga- 39 Dufferin Road nizing team of the Ottawa By Linda Roininen International Chamber Music The fourth concert in the Festival 2007. Mrs. Gauthier MacKay United Church can be heard regularly on CBC Chamber Music Concert Series and Radio-Canada. is coming up soon on April 26 In 2007, Andrea Armijo- at 7:30 pm. Fortin was selected to par- It will feature string quar- ticipate in the Institute of tets by Brahms and Haydn and Orchestral Studies with the a “bonbon” piece by Puccini. National Arts Centre Orchestra. The core quartet of Leah The IOS provides a real-world Roseman, Mark Friedman, workplace experience for Sally Benson and Leah Wyber exceptionally talented students will be performing along with at a post-secondary or graduate returning violist Lisa Moody level, and helps prepare young (shown in the accompanying musicians entering orches- photo from the first Chamber tral careers. Although this is Concert held in November Andrea’s first time performing 2007), and two new musi- at MacKay, she is no strang- cians to the Concert Series, er to helping fantastic musi- Renée-Paule Gauthier, and cal causes. She participates Andrea Armijo-Fortin. Both as a teacher in the Leading Renée-Paule and Andrea play Note Foundation’s OrKidstra with the National Arts Centre Program and plays with many Orchestra. NACO musicians(those per- Until January 2004, Renée- forming on April 26 among MacKay United Church Chamber Music Concert Series begins on April 26 and runs until Paule Gauthier was concert- them) for other fundraising June 7. master of the New World endeavours. Symphony in Miami Beach, MacKay United is so blessed Florida. She had previously to have such talented musi- been concertmaster of the cians for this Concert Series to Orchestre de la Francophonie raise funds for our new grand Canadienne in 2002 and 2003, piano. The community is very and a substitute player with lucky indeed to be able to have the Philadelphia Orchestra. the opportunity to attend these She currently resides in concerts right in their neigh- Ottawa, where she performs bourhood. with the National Arts Center The concert will be held at Orchestra and the Thirteen MacKay United Church, 39 Strings Chamber Orchestra. Dufferin Street. The final She is also an active soloist concert of the series is on and chamber musician for the June 7 featuring Bach’s Cello series of the NAC, Ottawa Suites Nos. 4 - 6. Tickets are International Chamber $20 adults, $15 students and Music Festival, Montreal seniors at the door or at the Chamber Music Festival, and Leading Note on Elgin. For Les Jeunesses Musicales du more information contact the Canada, and is the Artistic Church office at 613-749-8727 Director of the Rendez-Vous or go to www.mackayunited- Musical de Laterrière. She church.com. Page 26 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 Stairwell Carollers’ What is Sweeter Than Swiss Chocolate? By Louise Imbeault the “Hill” to life with their Byron Ave (contact Gisele Last February 22, the crystal clear angelic voices Odermattand at 819-684-1978 Spring Concert Cantate Montagna Singers made an echoing through the dome. for tickets). Also on Saturday, “unscheduled” guest appear- Their unique sound transported May 9 during the upcoming Domino ance delighting visitors and those in attendance straight to Tulip Festival at Dow’s lake Saturday, June 6, 7:30 pm The Carollers will be announc- staff, young and old alike in the the Alps. Thank you to all the around 1:00 pm the Montagna St. Charles Church, 135 ing their annual list of chari- Rotunda on . members for such a generous Singers, sponsored by the Swiss Barrette Street table donations, as well as the This 26 member local choir, gesture of shared culture. Embassy, will give a concert The Stairwell Carollers, a 24- winner of the 2009 Stairwell under the musical leadership If you haven’t heard of them – just in time for Mother’s Day. member a cappella choir with Carollers’ Scholarship, which of Heather Rice, gathered for yet…please don’t wait a min- Now that’s something to sat- roots in New Edinburgh and is awarded to a promising a photo shoot in full costume ute longer; note in your agen- isfy all family members with a surrounding communities, music student in the National prior to their Annual General da that they will be singing sweet tooth, no calories added! will present its annual Spring Capital Region. Funded by Meeting and spontaneously at a Spring Dance on April For more info please visit their Concert – “Cantate Domino” – door receipts and sales of its sprang into a chorus bringing 25 at the Ukranian Hall, 1000 site: www.montagnasingers.com. at 7:30 pm on Saturday, June 6, CDs, the choir has donated at St. Charles Church , 135 some $30,000 over the past 30 Barette St., Vanier (Beechwood years to local charitable organi- Ave. at St. Charles). The con- zations such as The Shepherds cert will feature a number of of Good Hope, Abbeyfield 16th Century madrigals cel- Houses Society, and the Autism ebrating the joys of spring- Society of Ottawa. In addition, time, as well as several original approximately $5,000 has been works by its musical director, awarded to scholarship winners Pierre Massie, one of which over the past five years. has recently been recognized Andrew Burn, a resident of for an Amadeus Choir award in Manor Park, was one of two the unaccompanied composi- recipients of the 2008 Stairwell tion category. All tickets are $ Carollers’ Scholarship. During 15, and children under 12 will his years at Canterbury High be admitted free. School, Andrew developed a The Stairwell Carollers call love for music composition. St. Columba Church in Manor With the support of his parents, Park their home base, rehears- he took private music theory ing there every Wednesday and and composition classes (on top giving at least one performance of his private required bassoon a year there. We are grateful to lessons) with Dr. Maya Badian. the Church members for their Andrew is attending Carleton considerable assistance during University, and is looking for- the year. ward to practicing on his new Heckel Bassoon and Praetorius At the upcoming concert, Alto Recorder. The Montagna Singers made a surprise musical appearance on Parliament Hill. April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 27 River and Park Cleanup 2009: Mark Your Calendars for Mother’s Day, May 10 Calling all New Edinburgh The Cleanup event will run a walking or bicycle path). Be varied collection of (some- may want to focus on the By Gemma Kerr from 10 am until 1 pm Rain very careful, as parts of the times) quite large items. park effort, as some parts of The Urban Rideau or Shine. Please check in with riverbank may still be slippery The Monterey Inn is donat- the riverbank are quite steep, Conservationists (URC) us at the Fieldhouse at 193 from the spring floods. We will ing lunch packs for the riv- and may be slippery if there group is once again organizing Stanley Avenue to pick up gar- be asking people working on erbank workers. The Inn is a has been rain or late flooding. a riverbank cleanup in New bage/recycle bags and dispos- the riverbank to sign a waiver. long-time supporter of RVCA As we get everything finalized, Edinburgh. Like last year it able gloves. To help you on the Dress for mucky conditions activities, and we are very we will post new information will be held on Mother’s Day, job, there will be refreshments and bring work gloves if you grateful that the Mother’s Day on the NECA website at www. Sunday, May 10. However, available. Bridgehead Coffee have them. The City will be River Cleanup has also been newedinburgh.ca. You can in a change from last year, Houses are donating coffee, providing disposable gloves, adopted by them. also contact Martin Canning NECA’s Environment and and Loeb Beechwood and and hopefully lending us some For information on other (canning.martin@gmail. Friends of the Park committees NECA are providing snacks stronger gloves and long-han- Ottawa locations where URC com) about the riverbank will be joining us and holding and juice. Many thanks to all! dled pinchers for getting at is coordinating riverbank cleanup, or Karen Squires the Annual Park Cleanup on Riverbank Cleanup hard-to-reach debris. cleanups on May 10, check out ([email protected]) for the same day. We need vol- We are pleased that the urbanrideauconserve.blogspot. the park unteers to help us do our part Andrew Kerr will be in charge Rideau Valley Conservation com. of the activities. The riverbank A special thank you to the in the City’s Spring Clean Authority (RVCA) will be Park Cleanup the Capital event, to keep our crew will take care of a strip coming out to help again this City of Ottawa who are pro- beautiful area of Ottawa clean, about ten metres wide along year by providing canoes and Karen Squires and Sarah viding a variety of cleaning green and litter-free. Join in the shoreline of the river (in canoeists to remove garbage Anson-Cartwright will man- supplies and also arranging the cleanup and you can enjoy several areas this strip is divid- from the river itself. In past age the park side of the event. special garbage pickup after your park and river with pride. ed from the rest of the park by years they have taken out a Families with young children the event.

cated to the front-line delivery enthuses: “We finished a fabu- of adult and family literacy lous second place, raising over Join the RACE for Literacy services in the Ottawa down- $500 towards a fabulous total town core. of over $9,000 to help sup- Enter a team in also’s 5th and confidence. While work- will include libraries, book- This year also is challenging port also’s family literacy pro- Annual Amazing Book ing in partnership with other stores, and other points of lit- the community to raise over grams. We raced from library RACE Saturday, September programs and agencies in eracy interest. In order to move $20,000 through participation branches to independent book- 26, 2009 Ottawa’s inner-city commu- to the next checkpoint, each in the RACE. Registration is stores, performing different lit- By Isobel Bisby and Dawn nity, also is able to deliver the team must perform various $100 per team, but with an eracy tasks at each stop along Densmore Reading and Parents Program entertaining literacy activities. Early Bird Registration of $60 the way. One highlight of the If you see groups of people run- (RAPP) at eight outreach sites The first team to finish wins before June 30 (refunded if the RACE was at the Nicholas ning around New Edinburgh on in Lowertown, Sandy Hill and the race, but there are other team raises $400 in pledges). Hoare bookstore, when one of September 26 and wonder, look Vanier. This program is geared prizes in different categories, To participate in this extraordi- our team members performed again! It’s also’s 5th Annual to families with children from including the Fred Adolphe nary and fun event, why don’t his Big Bad Wolf rap. It was Amazing Book Race! Setting 0 to 6 years old. Every other Spirit Award. The event will you form a team of 4-5 peo- fun, it was exciting, it was tir- the pace in literacy fundrais- week, volunteers and staff pro- start and end at Stanley Park ple? The main sponsors this ing, and we’re anxiously await- ing, the Amazing Book Race vide one-on-one support along in New Edinburgh, with a year include the Ottawa Public ing next year’s event.” is organized by Alternative with the RAPP packs. These barbecue/buffet, awards cer- Library, the Ottawa Citizen, For more information about Learning Styles and Outlooks packs include quality children’s emony, and music. An inspi- Starbucks, the Canadian how you can participate in this (also) to support local adult books, poetry and songs on the rational talk will be given by a Booksellers Association’s event, call also at 613-233-8660 and family literacy programs. theme of the book, reading tips local celebrity. Independence Matters or email us at bookrace@also- also is a grassroots, commu- for parents, and craft activities. The Amazing Book Race Campaign, MetroOntario ottawa.org. You can also reg- nity-based, not-for-profit orga- RAPP recognizes the impor- needs your support. Our fam- (LOEB), Heartwood House, ister on-line at www.events. nization dedicated to helping tance of family literacy activi- ily literacy programs receive and The Running Room. runningroom.com or download individuals who are trying to ties in the home as an essen- no government funding, and All the runners have a great a registration form from www. improve their literacy skills, tial preparation for school, and 100% of funds raised are dedi- time. Runner Nezahat Turegun also-ottawa.org. and supporting parents who success in later life. want to provide a better start in The Amazing Book Race con- life for their children. sists of up to 50 teams of four also’s unique family litera- to five people. They will race cy programs focus on fami- on foot and by bus to various lies who lack reading skills checkpoints in Ottawa. These Page 28 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 Simple Recipe for a “Greener” Community: Just Add More Trees! NECOE helps residents more trees?”, then address nificant gaps in coverage. In Edinburgh. It is not intended yourself. Detailed information take advantage of free “where do we need trees?” and some cases, the “treescape” is as a rigid blueprint for com- on TREE can be viewed at: planting programs finally, “how do we plant the almost completely absent. For pulsory plantings; nor does it www.ottawa.ca. trees?” example, consider the entrance exclude residents, whose prop- Trees in Trust might be more By Sarah Anson-Cartwright to the neighbourhood from the erties have not been identified, appealing for many home-own- Chair, New Edinburgh Why does New Edinburgh need more trees? south, at the intersection of from requesting a tree from ers because this program offers Committee on the Beechwood and Crichton, and the City. However, the survey free planting of trees on City- Environment (NECOE) Trees are amongst our greatest helpers in the fight against cli- then along Crichton between does provide a valuable guide owned space in front of our New Edinburgh without its mate change. Ottawa has been Beechwood and Dufferin Road; that residents might find useful, homes. Due to the road allow- trees? It’s an image of our vil- particularly active in promot- both those areas are bereft and which will guide NECOE ance in many older neighbour- lage that doesn’t bear thinking ing the planting of more trees. in its promotion hoods like New Edinburgh, about! The better question is: The City wants to encourage of the tree plant- many homes’ front yards are Would our neighbourhood ben- participation by residents, com- ing campaign mostly or partly City property, efit from adding more trees? munity groups, and others in locally. If there not private property. If you Most definitely, the answer is planting trees to enhance and is a green dot on phone the City at 311, you yes. There are actually a lot of maintain Ottawa’s forest cover your property can request a site evaluation gaps in the existing tree cov- and combat climate change. or frontage, you for adding a tree. Because the erage in our community, and According to Tree Canada, a of trees. Also, many of the can expect to receive a letter City decides on the tree and New Edinburgh residents have not-for-profit organization that existing trees in the commu- from NECA encouraging you actually plants it, you would been missing out on the many promotes urban forests, “trees nity have reached an advanced to consider adding a tree. likely receive a larger tree than environmental and aesthetic can help reduce the greenhouse age and are vulnerable, and in How can we add trees at no offered under the TREE pro- benefits of additional trees. effect in two ways: (1) trees recent years, there has been cost? gram. You simply have to com- This spring, NECA hope to directly absorb CO2 - the pri- considerable attrition among Currently, the City has two free mit to maintain the tree for change that trend by launch- mary greenhouse gas - from the mature trees on both City programs available to individ- three years. ing a tree planting project to the atmosphere during photo- and private property. ual residents: For tree planting on City- help residents take advantage synthesis; and (2) shade from Where do we need more • “TREE Program – Plant owned facilities and in public of the City of Ottawa’s free trees can reduce air condition- trees in New Edinburgh? your own tree”, whereby resi- parks and other greenspaces, tree and tree-planting pro- ing and energy use, which NECOE member Chris Straka dents can pick up a free tree NECOE and the Friends of grams. NECOE, NECA’s reduces the amount of CO2 volunteered to undertake a for planting anywhere on their the Park are in preliminary Environment Committee, will emitted by power plants.” In detailed street-by-street survey property. Trees are made avail- discussions with the City’s for- lead the project, focusing on addition, trees can have a traf- of New Edinburgh to iden- able twice a year, for Spring or estry staff. Please let us know both residential and public fic calming effect, which is tify locations where new trees Fall planting; and, your ideas for how to improve property, and working in col- an added bonus in a small could be planted. He has iden- • “Trees in Trust”, for free the treescape in those public laboration with the City’s for- neighbourhood like ours that is tified over 300 potential sites plantings by the City on places. estry service. Many residents struggling to address mounting along the residential streets, City-owned space in front of In addition to the aesthet- will receive letters from NECA traffic and speeding concerns. plus several additional possi- homes. ic qualities of a bountifully recommending that they con- While the neighbourhood bilities in the adjacent open The City of Ottawa has treed neighbourhood, cities are sider adding trees on their does indeed possess many beau- spaces. Even where there are recognized the value of recognizing increasingly the properties. In this article, we tiful trees, on closer inspection existing paved bricks or shrubs trees by launching the important environmental ben- will start by answering “why we can see that there are sig- or other installations, if the Trees, Reforestation and efits of promoting and main- space is feasible for a tree, it Environmental Enhancement taining well-treed urban com- has been marked with a green (TREE) Program, a four-year munities. Join in meeting the dot on Chris’ survey. (The sur- initiative that aims to enhance challenge for New Edinburgh vey did not attempt to assess the City of Ottawa’s urban and and add trees to meet the City’s potential planting opportuni- rural forests through the plant- goal over the next two years. ties in rear yards or on the ing of 100,000 trees between It’s simple, it’s free and the lanes.) 2007 and 2010. Through potential benefits to the envi- The detailed maps of the TREE, the City is giving away ronment and the community “New Edinburgh Urban Forest” trees twice annually, for spring are enormous. Start your plans can be viewed at: www.vert- and fall plantings on private for adding a tree this spring! design.ca/projects/forest.html. property. Trees are delivered to For more info, contact This survey illustrates the your home, and are small, pot- NECOE via email at NECA. scope for adding trees in New ted trees which you must plant [email protected]. April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 29 The New Edinburgh Players An Enchanted April Comes to the Burgh For their 30th anniversary cratic socialite (Olexandra season, the New Edinburgh Pruchnicky). Once in Italy, Players are proud to present among the wisteria blossoms Enchanted April, a romantic and Mediterranean sunshine, comedy in two acts by Matthew all four bloom again—redis- Barber, from the novel by covering themselves in ways Elizabeth von Arnim. that they—and we—could never have expected. The role April 23-25, and 30; May 1, of the castle’s housekeeper is 2, 2009, at the MacKay United played by Loretta DiEugenio. Memorial Hall, 37 Dufferin Road, New Edinburgh, Ottawa. Enchanted April is “as good Curtain 7:30 pm. Admission: as they come: a lush, thorough- $15.00. ly refreshing theatrical holiday. Escape has seldom seemed so Set in 1920, Enchanted April sweet. A magical triumph.” is a play about the power of —The Los Angeles Times. nature and nurture. When two frustrated London housewives The hall will be set up (played by Sonja Lishchynsky cabaret style with tables for and Isobel Adams Kanellos) groups of four, six and eight. decide to rent a villa in Italy Refreshments will be served from the artistic, young prop- and a pianist will set the mood before the curtain rises. erty owner (Danniel Oickle) Photo: Ryszard Mrugalski of Zoomexposure for a holiday from their bleak The players’ indefatigable From left to right: Michael Kelly, Loretta Di Eugenio, Larry Swain, Danniel Oickle, Linda marriages (husbands played costume mistress, Jane Caskey Barber, Sonja Lishchynski. Seated on the floor: Isobel Adams Kanellos. On the top: by Larry Swain and Michael and her team, have been busy Olexandra Pruchnicky. Kelly) and the incessant rain. since last summer to design They recruit two very differ- and create a wardrobe that will rain and thunder in London to (613 746-5329); or by phoning advance. ent English women to share enchant, and the backstage sunny Italy. 613 860-2371; or at the door. Director Ingrid McCarthy the cost and the experience: team has welcomed the chal- Tickets may be purchased as Tickets sell fast and it is highly and Assistant Director Pamela an elderly dowager (Linda lenge of building a set that will of April 1 at A Better Frame recommended that tickets are Harrod look forward to seeing Barber) and a young aristo- transport the audience from the of Mind, 417 MacKay Street purchased or reserved well in you at the show! Page 30 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 IX Capitalism and Sustainability By Hugh Robertson ing article is the most recent contemporary capitalism. Editor’s Note: Local environ- in Mr. Robertson’s second The twin pillars of the capi- mentalist Hugh Robertson series entitled “Econoclastic talist system—private owner- is the author of a series of Economics” which examines ship and free markets—are articles on Climate Change the intimate, and often per- undergoing a significant shift which have appeared in past verse, connections between our as a result of the financial melt- editions of the New Edinburgh economic system and the envi- down. The days of companies News and are posted on the ronment. This article explores “privatizing the profits” and community website at www. the implications of the current governments “socializing the newedinburgh.ca. The follow- global economic and financial losses” are gone. It is no longer collapse, and governments’ business as usual. response to this crisis, for The US government has taken the environment and for the an ownership stake with mas- capitalist system itself. It con- sive investments in a number cludes by presenting a series of failing banks and investment of principles for creating a houses, all titans of American “sustainable capitalism” from capitalism. Even the dreaded the ruins of the existing system term “nationalization” is float- by replacing the imperative of ing wraith-like through the continuous growth and con- corridors of power. The other sumption with the concept of a icons of American capitalism, “steady state” economy based the automobile companies, are upon a clear recognition of the still on life support awaiting ecological limits of the planet. their bailouts. A final article in the series will The mantra of the market is appear in the June edition of also in freefall. The recently the News. exposed abuses in the finan- A major economic crisis, the cial markets—and the ensuing of the 1930s, public outrage—are forcing ended the age of laissez-faire governments to regulate trans- capitalism. The intervention- actions. In a recent announce- ist ideas of John Maynard ment, Alan Greenspan, the Keynes, formulated in response father of deregulation, admitted to the crisis, ushered in a new that stock markets can no longer economic age. As well, the police themselves. Other giants Depression also saw the rebirth of US finance, such as Paul of a modified capitalist system. Krugman, Lawrence Summers Now, both an economic as well and Paul Volcker, have called as an ecological crisis confronts for decisive government action in the marketplace. April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 31 Increased government intru- environment is the bedrock of • Review the practice of free . . . until recently. We proudly within nature’s biocapacity sion in the form of equity own- a healthy economy? Are we not trade and its global environ- boasted that the market price before the “system” can adjust ership and market regulation aware that an ecosystem prop- mental effects. of our house had doubled. If and adapt. are part of the compromise erly managed is inexhaustible? • Modify the terminology of capitalism is unsustainable, Can we, the stakeholders, that capitalism will grudgingly The Principles of economic theory and business then we are complicit. demonstrate the ethical imper- tolerate to survive. Another Ecologically Sustainable practice. Future generations Capitalism cannot be atives that will shape a gen- important feature of govern- Capitalism will view terms like “maximiz- reformed until we reform our tler, more ecological capital- ment activism is the trillion Modern capitalism is on a ing profits,” “toxic assets” and own consumption behaviour: ism or will capitalism, driven dollar US stimulus package. It collision course with nature “consumer confidence” with until we learn to live with less, by greed, simply self-destruct is primarily a short term eco- and it can only save itself by incredulity. until we reduce our bloated as the Marxists predict? How nomic fix to increase consumer respecting nature’s limits. The • Recognize the importance ecological footprints and until tragic it would be if “sustain- spending, ramp up production fundamental question facing of a progressive taxation sys- we lower our material expecta- able capitalism” was dismissed and create jobs. Saving capital- capitalism is how it can reform tem and abandon pleas for tax tions. We, as individuals, have in the history books as merely ism is secondary. itself in a world experiencing cuts. to take responsibility and live an oxymoron. The economic rescue plan • Control excessive profit both ecological and economic The New Edinburgh News published an inital series of articles itself poses grave environ- stress. and compensation levels in mental risks. Keynesian defi- all enterprises. The earnings on Climate Change by Hugh Robertson from June 2007 to April • Accept that markets will be 2008. They can be downloaded from the New Edinburgh commu- cit spending might kick start regulated and that some limits of the top executives in North America are 350 times the nity website at www.newedinburgh.ca/media/Climate_Change_ Series_V2.pdf. “Do we want to be remembered as the generation that average worker’s wage. • Encourage an equitable dis- Hugh Robertson is a highly regarded local environmental activ- saved the banks and let the biosphere collapse?” tribution of wealth in society. ist and one of the founding members of Cercle Glenviro Circle, a - George Monbiot In the US the top 5 percent of grassroots environmental group based in nearby Cardinal Glen the population controls 70 per- community. depressed economies in the may be imposed on private cent of the assets. short run but it is ruinous for property and patent protection. • Do not promote the privati- our natural ecosystems because • Adopt a long term sustain- zation of basic human rights, boosting consumption will able vision rather than short such as water. only expedite environmental term exploitation for quick • Encourage governments to degradation. We will get short profits. eliminate subsidies and intro- term jobs and long term land- • Renounce the notion of con- duce true-cost pricing for fills and ballooning levels of stant expansion and growth. resources. carbon dioxide. Encourage the concept of a • Refocus the stock market Furthermore, nature cannot “steady state economy” which on its traditional role of raising be taxed in prosperous times to emphasizes qualitative eco- investment capital for develop- recover earlier deficit expen- nomic development not quan- ment projects. Discourage the ditures. Once nature goes into titative economic growth. increasingly prevalent “casino overdraft, the debts keep accu- • Restrain consumption mentality.” mulating. There is no collateral rates that simply fuel growth. Will these changes gut capi- for environmental deficit bor- Discourage marketing media talism? Not likely because cap- rowing and no Keynesian strat- attempts to persuade us to bor- italism is a flexible ideology egies have yet been devised to row and spend recklessly. and it will adapt to changing rescue the planet from bank- • Reduce unnecessary pro- conditions shaped by environ- ruptcy. We conflate business duction and eliminate “planned mental exigencies or govern- cycles with climate cycles at obsolescence.” Produce dura- ment policies. A transformed our peril. ble products for human needs and revitalized capitalism can Capitalism’s demise will not and not for corporate profits. retain its dynamism. be because of the financial cri- • Curb resource depletion and The real challenge in reform- sis, the deepening recession focus on conservation, recy- ing capitalism lies in first or government constraints. cling and renewable technolo- acknowledging our denial. It is Capitalism is dooming itself gies. too easy for us to blame some because it is polluting and • Revise statistical account- abstract ideology for crimes depleting its resource base— ing systems, such as Gross against nature or accuse the natural capital—in its frenetic Domestic Product, so that they advertising industry of manip- pursuit of profits and economic reflect externalities like pollu- ulating our tastes. We are capi- growth. The tragedy of modern tion and public health. talism; we are both the foot- capitalism lies in its denial that • Ensure that the marketplace soldiers and the custodians of there is a biophysical limit to fairly allocates resources and our capitalist economy. exponential consumption and products. There is enough land, As consumers and partici- growth. water, air, minerals, food and pants in a capitalist economy, Will we not learn until we money for all to share equita- many of us have shared in have passed a tipping point bly. the spoils of the system. We of no return that plundering • Preserve the notion of cre- stoke the fires of cut-throat the environment to sustain the ative entrepreneurship and competition in our pursuit of economy is utter folly? Do we innovation but restrain self- ever lower prices. We cheered view nature simply in terms of interest and control income the “irrational exuberance” of investment opportunities? Do disparities. Environmental the stock markets because our we not realize that a healthy waste is a function of wealth. investments escalated in value

April 23, 2009. Page 32 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 American schools. their beliefs and goals), and It is through the SEED proj- most importantly, to try to ect that I met Gretchen. I am understand their issues from a fortunate in being a part of human level. the only student SEED pro- Having experienced some gram in the country. Gretchen challenges in my own life, I is the organizer and leader of have enjoyed talking to other both the faculty and student students in the SEED program SEED groups in the Western about the issues that affect all of New York area. Her goal with us as human beings. I am also SEED is for both students and fortunate in that my school, faculty to connect to the gen- The Park School of Buffalo, Pushing for Equity the Columbine shooting inci- eral concept of life in order to The segregation and discrimi- dent in Colorado in 1999. The hosts the monthly meetings. produce a viable understanding Gretchen, in her work with nation of people have always principles of Mahatma Gandhi of self and one’s context in the been detrimental to the stabil- became the sole inspiration these issues, really wants to world. convey how all of us, despite ity of our society. In Buffalo, for the methodology adopted The biggest challenge with New York, there have been and also inspired Gretchen to our differences, can make a her job is working with par- difference in our world. new steps made to make area become an advocate for social ticular schools in regards to schools friendlier towards the equity. GLBT issues. Many schools The election of Barack diversity of students and to After working as a teacher have tremendous difficulty Obama as President of the promote the equity of all stu- for many years, she left to talking about homosexual- United States has demonstrated dents and faculty. work as a community activ- ity. Gretchen feels that many that an African American can There is a woman who I have ist in her participation with teachers are least prepared in overcome racial prejudices and had the pleasure to work with BISSNET. “As a teacher, I was handling students who are gay. barriers to become the leader in efforts to achieve equity only impacting a small faction Despite her religious upbring- of one of the most powerful and social justice for people in of people… with BISSNET, ing, she has a tremendous ease countries in the world. Western New York. Her name Gretchen Cercone the impact is much broader” with GLBT people and tries to My coffee date with Gretchen discussed issues relating to is Gretchen Cercone and she is Gretchen stated when describ- work effectively with schools was spectacular and I admire the Diversity and Community discrimination and equity ing why she decided to work with the Coffee Teen in in order to better understand her for her work in the com- Engagement Coordinator with for the organization. people from the perspective of munity. Gretchen is a woman BISSNET (a private organiza- Originally a high school As an active member of all of us having our own iden- who stands for the rights of tion with active participation teacher in Tonawanda, New BISSNET, Gretchen has been tity in this world. all people. This makes her a from all the private and catholic York, Gretchen was exposed successful at instituting the Gretchen’s methodology can truly remarkable human being schools in Western New York). to discrimination that was SEED project for faculty and be simply stated as: find com- to get to know and most impor- She works tirelessly to make directed toward students who students of the schools under mon ground with each school tantly, to follow in the fight classrooms more accepting of are African-American or are the auspices of the organi- in particular, look at the mis- for achieving equity for all students with differences. GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual zation. The national SEED sion statement (to align with people. I had the honour of meet- or transgender). At this “ste- project (Seeking Educational ing Gretchen at a coffee shop reotypically homogeneous” Equity & Diversity) was cre- (called Spot Coffee) in the school in suburban America ated to help faculty members heart of Elmwood Village in she managed to create a group to become effective facilita- Buffalo. against violence, formed after tors in promoting diversity in

Rockcliffe Park Branch 380 Springfield Road 613-745-2562 Spring 2009 Programs

Sonia Doyon Public Supervisor Bilingual Babytime [email protected] Sessions (0-24 months) Children’s Programs A program for babies and their parents or caregiver Summer Reading Club with stories, rhymes, songs As of June 20, get your and games. poster, activity book- Mondays April 6, 20 and let, stickers and solve a 27 at 10:30 am. mystery with our 2009 Summer Reading Club for Adult Book Chats - kids Between the Lines Dès le 20 juin, viens cher- (meetings start at 7 pm) cher ton affiche, ton cahier d’activités, tes collants et Drop in at the library for amuse toi à résoudre un an informal chat about mystère à l’aide de notre great books and authors Club de lecture estivale 2009. April 9th Falling Under by Danielle Younge- Bilingual Toddlertime Ullman (2-3 years old) A story-based program May 14th Away by Amy for toddlers and a parent Bloom or caregiver with rhymes, songs and games. June 11th Salmon Fishing Mondays May 4, 11 and in the Yemen by Paul 25 at 10:30 am Torday April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 33 Dealing with the Flood Season in New Edinburgh By Jane Heintzman consequences of flooding for zone on the community web- shell, Mr. Erion’s plan involves this sector in April 2008; Few would dispute the fact the surrounding area. My anx- site at www.newedinburgh.ca. a slight elevation of two sec- and whereas there are cur- that the Rideau River is the ious enquiries last year yielded As the owner of a sizeable tions of the bicycle path in rently no provisions in place finest natural asset in our com- only the recommendation that number of properties in the the park between Charles and in the City of Ottawa or in the munity, and a source of endless I equip myself with sandbags Flood Plain zone, including his Queen Victoria Streets. The Rideau Valley Conservation delight and interest for those and head for a City depot to fill own home on Thomas Street, two sections would total about Authority to effectively protect of us who watch its changing them up (bring your own shov- Burgh resident John Doran 360 metres in length, and at these houses in the event of a faces as the seasons unfold. At el), lug them back home, and has been actively exploring no point on the stretches in flood; this time of year, however, the artfully arrange them to save potential measures to reduce question would the elevation and whereas the Rideau majestic Rideau can have its my basement and the founda- the flood risk in this area, and exceed 380 mm(or about 15”). River flood risk poses a threat perils, particularly for those of Following an initial discus- to the entire sewer system of a us who live within the Flood sion with Councillor Jacques large portion of the community Plain Zone and keep a close Legendre, who was receptive to of New Edinburgh between eye on its rising levels as the the simplicity of the engineer- Keefer and Sussex; spring thaw takes hold. ing solution, Messrs. Doran NECA supports further explo- While at the time of writing, and Erion presented the pro- ration of a proposal submitted this year’s comparatively mod- posal to NECA at its February by engineer Lawrence Erion to est snow pack gives promise Meeting, setting out the risks Thomas Street resident John of an uneventful flood season to the flood plain zone and the Doran to mitigate the flood (famous last words!), those of wider community in the event risk by means of a slight eleva- us directly opposite the river at of a flood if no preventive tion of two segments of the the Sussex Drive end of Stanley steps are taken, and the poten- bicycle path in New Edinburgh Avenue will not soon forget tial benefits of Mr. Erions’s Park, totalling approximately last year’s harrowing melt, plan in mitigating these risks 360 metres in length between when water levels came within without incurring excessive Charles and Queen Victoria, inches of the river bank and our costs or causing undue disrup- on the understanding that: area was placed under an offi- tion in New Edinburgh Park. -the proposed elevation will cial Flood Watch by the Rideau Mr. Erion also pointed out that not exceed 380 mm (approx Valley Conservation Authority given the comparatively short 15 inches) at any point in the (RVCA). Fortunately, in the stretch of pathway involved, designated section of the path- Photo: City of Ottawa Archives end, an almost total absence Spring flood on Crichton Street, ca. 1900. combined with the fact the area way; and of rainfall combined with the is so close to Rideau Falls, the -the work can be carried out elegantly gradual melt of the tion of my house. Not quite the ward off the kind of near calam- potential upstream impact of at a reasonable cost, and with mountainous snow pack saved reassurance, less still the assis- ity that threatened this corner the proposed changes should minimal disruption to the sur- the day. tance, I had hoped for. of the Burgh last spring. be negligible. rounding area in the park while But it could well have been Flood Plain Zone In 2008, John retained the Following an extended dis- construction is underway.” otherwise, and the consequenc- The extent of the flood plain professional services of an cussion, NECA ultimate- As things now stand, Messrs. es for the homes affected and zone in New Edinburgh goes experienced local consulting ly approved the following Doran and Erion plan to pur- the community as whole would well beyond the houses nearest engineer, Lawrence Erion, Resolution: sue discussions with the not have been pretty. Had flood- the river along Stanley Avenue. who undertook a detailed sur- “Whereas the risk of spring City, the National Capital ing occurred, the results might The zone lies within the sector vey of the area in question flooding of the Rideau River Commission and the Rideau well have gone far beyond a bounded by Sussex, Stanley, along the river. Mr. Erion ulti- poses a serious threat to the Valley Conservation Authority few flooded basements to com- Mackay and Queen Victoria, mately came up with what he New Edinburgh houses in the to explain the proposal and if promise the entire sewer sys- encompassing the majority of believes to be a comparative- flood plain zone, in particular possible, enlist the approval tem of the Dufferin-to-Sussex the houses in the slice between ly simple and cost-effective to those closest to the river of these authorities for flood sector of New Edinburgh, leav- Stanley, Charles, Alexander means of protecting the flood on the streets Stanley (Thomas prevention measures along the ing a costly remediation exer- and Thomas Streets, and a size- plain zone in New Edinburgh to Queen Victoria), Thomas, lines described above. Readers cise for both the City and the able swath of the area bounded from a rise in water levels Charles, Union, and Queen are welcome to drop me a line residents affected in its wake. by Charles, River Lane and up to the 100-year flood line, Victoria; at janeheintzman@hotmail. Nor does it appear that either Stanley, almost to Union. leaving about 150 mm (6”) of and whereas this flood risk com if they have questions, or the City or the RVCA has a Interested readers can find a “freeboard” above that line as did in fact result in an official would like further information system in place to mitigate the detailed map of the flood plain additional insurance. In a nut- Flood Warning to houses in about the plan. Page 34 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 irruptive seasons. As was evi- dent in its activity at our feeders, For the Birds the pine siskin is a gregarious The results indicated that these little creature, often feeding in little critters can fly more than mixed flocks with American 500 kilometres per day, about goldfinches and common red- three times faster than earlier polls. estimates of flying speeds. More Even its nesting activities take interesting still is the fact that place in loose colonies, and pine flying speeds during the spring siskin pairs are often known to migration are between 2 and 6 pay social calls on the nests of times faster than those recorded others. It lives on a diet of tree For a birding enthusiast, the on the route south in the fall—a buds, insects, spiders and seeds, winter months recall the old true testament to the power of with a particular partiality for chestnut from cowboy movies the mating imperative! the nyjer seeds on offer in many of days gone by: “It’s quiet: backyard feeders. Though I have Finches at the Feeder too quiet.” While there were of never observed these gymnas- The cast of characters at our course a few notable exceptions tics at first hand, pine siskins feeders in recent months has Photo: Francine Streeting to this subdued winter landscape, reportedly forage in flocks in included the usual suspects: Two Great Gray Owls in combat. (flocks of raucous American the highest tree branches, where black-capped chickadees, crows and chirpy black-capped they hang upside down on the tufts” which incidentally have the ears at different times. This chickadees come to mind), the tips of conifers. nothing to do with ears or hear- “binocular hearing” allows the general absence of bird song Raptor Reports: Owls and ing); a white “moustache” strip owl to pinpoint the source of the was a striking feature of these Hawks Abound in 2009 under its facial disc, accented by sound with tremendous accura- long, cold months, and a serious What we lacked in the song bird a black “bow tie”; bright yellow cy, and hence its ability to nose impediment to the identification department this winter was more eyes; and dense, fluffy plumage. dive through a thick snow cover of those species which do stay than compensated for by the The latter comes in particularly to claim its hapless prey. around. robust population of owls and handy when the owl is flying And where exactly are these hawks. Talented naturalists/pho- low in the forest to locate and “ears,” you ask, since they aren’t Spring Migration snag its prey, as the soft, flex- a visible feature of owls, or As I write in mid-March, how- tographers Francine Ouellette- Streeting and Wade Clare, who ible flight feathers protect its for that matter, any bird. While ever, relief is just around the wings from injury if they strike birds lack the visible external corner when the spring migra- have generously shared their photographs of these winter- a branch during flight. ear or “pinna” characteristic of tion will be well underway in Photo: Francine Streeting Like many other owl species, humans and other animals, they preparation for the mating/nest- ing visitors, have encountered Pine siskin. a number of species from these the Great Gray lives on a diet do have ears in the form of small ing season. One hopeful sign consisting predominantly of openings on the side of their of the latter is that our resident families, including great gray owls, snowy owls, Northern small mammals such as moles, heads, where specialized “auric- Northern cardinals have begun American goldfinches, house voles and mice, but may also ular” feathers direct the sound their early morning serenading finches, the occasional common saw whet owls, Northern hawk owls, and in Francine’s case, expand its repertoire to include to a three-chambered internal ritual at the back of our gar- redpoll, Northern cardinals hares, weasels, thrushes, grouse, ear with a structure not unlike den, so I can switch off my (when the safflower seed feeder rough-legged and red-tailed hawks. gray jays, small hawks and even our own, consisting of an outer, alarm clock for another melodi- was full), white-breasted nut- the occasional duck. It hunts middle and inner ear which col- ous spring, and look forward to hatches, scores of European The Great Gray Owl, which has been much in evidence in primarily at dawn and dusk, and lectively control both balance some active nests in our cedars. house sparrows (also from the can often be spotted perched on and sound detection. A recent study on Songbird finch family, incidentally) and our area this year, is a large owl of the Boreal forest and Western poles or fence posts along the ABC’s of Accipters Migration carried out by an unusually large contingent of side of rural roads. Great Grays Professor Bridget Stutchbury pine siskins. mountain chains. Despite its The “sharpie” is a small hawk impressive 54”-60” wingspan are not industrious nest-builders, (9-13”) and a regular at bird at York University and pub- The pine siskin, whose curi- preferring to appropriate the old lished in Science magazine ous name derives from its char- and 24”-33” height, however, the feeders where they consume Great Gray has been described as nests of hawks, ravens or crows the feasting birds as opposed (Vol.323, No.5916), revealed yet acteristic chirp (its common that are high off the ground. more fascinating facts about the name is the pine chirper), is a “just a ball of feathers”, weigh- to the seed. Their numbers have ing only about half as much as It will aggressively defend its rebounded significantly since the migration process. Stutchbury’s heavily streaked little finch with territory in the vicinity of its team placed geolocator “back- two buff-coloured wing bars and Great Horned or Snowy owls, banning of the pesticide DDT, with comparatively diminutive nest site, as may be the case in and fewer of them migrate south packs” on 20 purple martins a touch of yellow on its wings Francine Ouellette-Streeting’s and 14 wood thrushes breed- at the base of the flight feath- feet and talons in relation to the in the winter because of the reli- size of its frame. striking photo of two Great able food source afforded by ing in the Pennsylvania area, ers. It is the most common of Grays in combat, (shown with retrieving the packs when the the irruptive winter finches, and The Great Gray has a char- backyard bird feeders. Sharpies acteristic “owlish” look with a this column), although late win- are one of the three species birds returned from their win- often stays around to breed in its ter owl-to-owl confrontations ter migration to South America. southern wintering area in the smooth, round head (no “ear of the raptor genus Accipiter can also occur when prey is found in Canada, the other two particularly scarce. being the Cooper’s Hawk and Do Birds Have Ears? the Northern Goshawk, both Like its owl cousins, the Great of which are prevalent in the Gray locates its prey largely Ottawa area. through its extraordinarily acute Accipiters are distinguished hearing. Owls not only have from other raptors by a number much more sensitive hearing of characteristics: than our own, but also have • The predominant features of asymmetrically positioned ears, their flight silhouette, includ- with one ear set lower on the ing short, rounded wings (much skull than the other so the sound shorter than the other two from a single source reaches groups, buteos and harriers); April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 35 small heads and long tails; pletely unfazed by my presence, from their roost in search of • Their similar colouring, and in the company of my two ener- sustenance. This group of robins in particular, the striking differ- getic young dogs, and in the was joined on another occasion ence between the colouring of course of our walk, we passed by a much larger mixed flock immature hawks up to 2 years by within two feet of him both of 30-40 Bohemian and cedar of age, which are chocolate entering the park, and leaving waxwings which appeared to be brown above and tawny to yel- it a half hour later. My research hovering in the tree tops while lowish white below, and adults indicates that while the sharp- the robins foraged busily on the which are characteristically a ie rarely walks on the ground, ground below. Ornithological pale slate to bluish gray above, it will pursue its prey on the research suggests that American with tawny/reddish brown under ground, taking long jumps with robins quite frequently flock parts, and broad, even cross-bar- its wings flapping for extra pro- with Bohemian waxwings, and ring; pulsion. Possibly this fellow was can be aggressive towards the Photo: Mike Leveillé • Their very similar “voices”, in a mellow state after consum- latter in the competition for lim- Common redpolls flock to the Macoun Marsh. ranging from the raspy “kak, kak, ing a well-padded chickadee or ited berry supplies. the Hitchcock epic The Birds so kak” of the Northern Goshawk two? Reports from Our Readers OBBC Bird Song to the staccato “kek, kek, kek” of My only other sightings of note trauma was averted!) Common My neighbour Philip MacAdam redpolls are close cousins of Identification Course the Cooper’s hawk and squeaky this winter have been innumer- has had many of the same visi- Once again this spring, the Ontario treble “kik, kik, kik” of the sharp- able downy, hairy and pileated the American goldfinches and tors to his feeders as we have, pine siskins. In spring, they are Breeding Bird Count (OBBC) ie; woodpeckers beavering away and notes in particular the multi- will offer a 6-week course in • Their distinctive flight pat- on the bark of decaying trees. known to congregate in large tude of pine siskins which have flocks (sometimes enormous Bird Song Identification. The tern, marked by 4 or 5 rapid The drilling sound of the large been feasting at his nyjer feeders course will run on Saturday wing beats, followed by a short pileated woodpecker echoes for groups of 1000 birds) in prep- in groups of up to 20 at a time. aration for migration to their mornings, 8:00-10:00 am from glide as they fly in a direct miles through the winter land- Those who don’t muscle their April 4 through May 9, and and purposeful fashion just at or scape, leaving no possible doubt northern breeding grounds in way on to the feeder perches Alaska, the Canadian North, will take place on the Carleton slightly below tree level; and about its presence or identity. apparently content themselves Campus at a location as yet • Their especially secretive Common redpolls have also Scandinavia, Russia and Siberia. with snacking on the overflow A Nova Scotian birder reported to be determined, depending on nesting habits, which seem to been around in the Rockcliffe on the ground. Philip’s other vis- the number of subscribers. For have bamboozled those orni- woods in abundance, creating that one such flock which he itors have included American came across one spring “looked details, check out the website at thological researchers who have a racket quite out of propor- goldfinches, house finches, www.ottawabirds.ca. tried to get a better handle on tion to their diminutive size with like an immense swarm of giant black-capped chickadees and bees”! this aspect of Accipiter behav- their distinctive high-pitched at least two pairs of Northern iour. ‘sweeeyeeet’ calls. cardinals who, like ours, have Among my most intriguing In early March, I also encoun- begun to sing again each morn- sightings of the past few months tered a flock of about a dozen ing. was a male sharp-shinned plump American robins forag- Birder Edwin Daudrich was hawk which I found perched ing on the snow beneath a stand lucky enough to catch sight of the in the snow on the ground of poplars off Princess Road. much photographed Northern beneath a chickadee and white- While I would like to have inter- Hawk Owl near Shirley’s Bay breasted nuthatch infested tree preted their presence as a sure this winter. He reports that bird- in Rockcliffe Park by the rear sign of spring, I suspect this ing enthusiasts and photogra- entrance to . This gang had over-wintered in our phers have converged on the character seemed to be com- area and had recently emerged prime “owling” locations in such large numbers that there is now some concern about a potential harassment factor in relation to these quite secretive creatures. Among the highlights of his birding expedition in mid- February to Mud Lake in the Britannia conservation area were sightings of a Northern shrike, a downy woodpecker, a pair of over-wintering com- mon goldeneyes, a pair of black ducks and 2 pairs of mallards in breeding plumage. At about the same time, he spotted hairy woodpeckers, blue jays, several common redpolls, a number of American tree sparrows and a flock of a dozen pine siskins at the Hilda Road feeders. Photo: Vicki Metcalf Mike Leveillé reports that the Skimmers and avocets hit the beach. Regular birding Macoun Marsh was recently reporter Vicki Metcalfe has once again spent the winter beset by a massive onslaught of months in a glorious bird haven on Jekyll Island, Georgia, close to 70 common redpolls, and has filed a separate report on her remarkably long and which descended on the feeding varied list of sightings, totaling an amazing 92 different spe- stations in true Alfred Hitchcock cies! Vicki’s report from Jekyll Island, Georgia can be found style. (Fortunately Mike’s stu- on the community website at www.newedinburgh.ca. dents are far too young to recall

1500 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON (613) 521-7333 Page 36 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 City’s wealthiest residents in Parizeau. The granite on A Fresh Look at the French Embassy that era, who had lived on the exterior walls was quar- the site for 60 years. The sale ried in Quebec, and the cop- By Jane Heintzman ticated terrorist activity, the will miss the hive of bird activ- price was $80,000 (Canadian) per sheathed roof reflects the Passers by may recently have French have introduced stricter ity with which I was greeted which was apparently in the motif of the principal federal noticed a decided change in security measures to protect in my walks along Sussex. On high range by the standards of buildings downtown, notably the landscape along Sussex their embassies and consul- the positive side, however, it is the day, but no doubt a reflec- the Parliament Buildings and Drive between John Street and ates throughout the world, and a delight to have a clear view tion of the property’s mag- the Supreme Court. Those who Stanley Avenue. In case you while Canada is by no means of the striking embassy build- nificent site overlooking the have had the good fortune to are among them, but haven’t at the top of the heap in the ing, and we can look forward Ottawa River and its proximity visit the embassy, whether on been able to linger long enough risk department, the embassy to the arrival of spring when to the Governor General and official business, for a social to pinpoint the exact source of the Houses of Parliament. In occasion or in the context of the “new look” at this spot January 1938, while construc- , will have on Sussex, you may be inter- tion of the embassy was still admired the richly decorated ested to learn that last Fall, the in progress, purchased interior, replete with marble, Embassy of France removed the adjoining Lemay property bronze, tapestries and frescoes the dense cedar hedge which between the embassy and the depicting scenes from the his- for many years had bordered cliff over the Ottawa River tory of both France and Canada. the property and partially (in for $25,000, and to complete Interested readers can check fact almost wholly) obscured the package, for a $1 fee, the out Peter Glasgow’s interior the view of the garden and Ontario Government trans- shots of the Embassy which are the handsome embassy build- ferred an alluvium strip of land posted on the community web- ing. The embassy has replaced at the bottom of the hill to site at www.newedinburgh.ca. the hedge with a wrought iron France, marking off the prop- In stark contrast to the indus- fence in keeping with the style erty line at the shoreline of the trial landscape which was the of it neighbours at 24 Sussex Ottawa River. face of this corner of New Drive, and for the first time The cornerstone for the Edinburgh in the early part of in many years, the property embassy building was laid by the last century—when a clus- with its elegant stand of tall then Prime Minister Mackenzie ter of industries including flour trees, and the splendid art deco Photo: Peter Glasgow Officially opened in January 1939, the Embassy of France in King on July 14, 1936, but it mills, saw mills and clothing embassy building are clear- was not until two and half years factories had grown up around ly visible to passers by on Canada is a rare example of residential Art Deco architecture. The building is one of the most popular attractions of Ottawa’s later that the official opening the Rideau Falls—the Embassy Sussex. annual Doors Open Weekend (to be held June 6–7 this year). took place on January 4, 1939. of France now finds itself sur- According to embassy staff, The building was the work rounded by a glorious “green the change was made in in Ottawa is obliged to con- the beautiful garden will be in of French architect Eugène precinct” which is among the response to the recommenda- form to these new protocols. full flower. Beaudoin, who designed and special treasures of our com- tions of a security team brought The bad news is that the for- The property on which the supervised construction of munity, and which we hope in from Paris last year. Not sur- mer hedge of healthy cedars French Embassy is located the embassy with the assis- will remain unspoiled and prisingly in a world of increas- was a haven for song birds, and was purchased in 1931 from tance of Montreal architects unscathed for many genera- ingly widespread and sophis- from a selfish perspective, I Arthur Blackburn, one of the Antoine Monette and Marcel tions to come. April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 37 until tender. in ice water and set aside. An Easter Dish with French Canadian Flair Once meat is tender, remove Fill a heavy bottomed pot By André Sanche cuisines. Two great examples let sweat until translucent. from liquid and let cool. with salted water and bring to a Brand Manager are the Filipinos who favour Add wine, apple juice and Separate meat and set aside, boil. Add pasta and cook until Mackay Street Epicuria Pork Hocks with Chestnuts, just enough water to cover the discarding any fat or bone. al dente, 2-3 minutes if fresh, While meat is simmering, 8-11 if dry. Strain pasta and Having a strong French and the Chinese whose spe- hocks. Bring liquid to a boil cialty is the Crispy Fried Pork and simmer at least 2 hours, or quickly blanch shucked peas or toss immediately with meat, Canadian background, I know broad beans in hot water, cool peas and peppery olive oil. all too well about large fam- Hock. ily gatherings around Easter A favourite in our home was time. Every aunt and uncle my Aunt’s “Ragoût aux Pattes Healthy Living you weren’t able to see at de Cochons”, which translates Christmas seems to come out to “Pigs’ Feet Stew”. Whole of the wood work and show hocks are braised in a rich Fabulous Figs and Breathing Tip to Unwind up on your doorstep. With sauce, with onions and garlic, By Christine Garand big families come big appe- and added to flavourful hand- Maintaining a strong immune quick and effective way to tites, which in turn, require big made pork meatballs. Served system is a basic requirement wind down and get into sleep meals demanding cost effec- with smashed potatoes, it never for staying healthy. Here is a mode. This is because the left tive solutions. lasted long. simple recipe for an Ayurvedic nostril is connected to the Since pork was among the This month, I’ve taken part tonic to nourish the body and right hemisphere of the brain, less expensive proteins, it was of that recipe, the hocks, and the mind. This immune-boost- which can activate the para- more often than not the go-to turned the dish into a lighter ing drink is loaded with cal- sympathetic nervous system. spring-like fare, just in time for option for our family. Besides cium and omega-3 essential Use the thumb or index fin- Easter. Try replacing your reg- being inexpensive, it is also fatty acids (aka brain food), ger of the right hand to close ular smoked ham with some- very versatile. helps with elimination, and Fabulous Fig Facts the right nostril. Breathe long thing similar to this, or better tastes surprisingly good. Try it Figs are a good source of and deep for three minutes or yet, add this to your menu all as a morning shake or anytime potassium, a mineral that helps until you fall asleep. You can together. for an energy boost. control blood pressure. They do this sitting or lying down This is an easy dish to pre- contain an impressive 250mg on your right side, which pare: just take an extremely Fabulous Figs Morning of calcium per 100g, com- will help open the left nostril. flavourful cut of meat, throw Shake pared to whole milk at 118mg. Sweet dreams! in some fresh handmade pasta, Soak overnight in about 1.5 Other health benefits of figs add a touch of green, and cup water: include promoting healthy Left nostril breathing can you’ve made a simple Easter 3 organic dried figs bowel function due to their also help to calm an overac- dinner into a sumptuous feast! 6-7 organic walnuts high levels of fibre. Figs are tive mind, and taps into our 1 tsp organic raisins also amongst the most highly creative nature. Thyme Braised Pork Hocks In the morning, combine all alkaline foods, making them Christine Garand is an with Orecchiette and Snow ingredients, including the useful in balancing the pH of Ayurvedic Nutritionist, Yoga Peas soaking water (this is why the body. Enjoy! Teacher and owner of Shunnya Ingredients (Serves 4): organic is a must) in the Centre, 63 Beechwood Ave. blender until smooth. Adjust 2 pork hocks TOO WIRED TO SLEEP? www.shunnyacentre.com the water quantity to desired 1 large onion, 1” dice Left nostril breathing is a very (613) 656-5644. 2 cloves garlic, crushed consistency. 3-4 whole sprigs of thyme You can find good quality 2 tbs canola oil orecchiette at any quality ¼ cup white wine Italian food shop. ½ cup apple juice One of my favourite cuts to enough water to cover hocks use, besides the ever popular orecchiette, for 4 adults* belly, is the hock. A classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil French Canadian ingredient! 1 to 1 ½ cups shucked peas or Now don’t get me wrong; I am broad beans not, in any way, claiming hocks Set a heavy bottomed pot, big to be a purely French Canadian enough for both hocks, over dish. On the contrary, hocks medium heat. Add oil, onion, www.IsmeneWood.ca are a regular staple in many thyme sprigs and garlic and

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Buy Local, Buy Often! ROCKCLIFFE PARK/ Over the years, Burgh residents Edinburgh and the surrounding supplies and services; appeal- LINDENLEA HOUSE have regularly seen and heard communities. Now more than ing and unusual gifts in both an the message “Buy Local”, not ever we need to support these antique and distinctly modern LEAGUE SOCCER 2009 only on the pages of the New businesses by turning to them vein; and flowers for all occa- Edinburgh News, but from all to supply our daily needs. sions, to mention only a few! of our community organiza- And this is no hardship! We Winter has flown by, and with the ice and snow beginning to melt, And services—have we got we are getting ready to launch into spring; which of course means tions, NECA, the CCC and are blessed to have Beechwood services, running the gamut the CCCC, who have benefited area suppliers of almost all the that sign up for soccer is only days away. Again this year there will from dentistry to fine tailoring, be four divisions in the Rockcliffe Park Lindenlea House League so greatly from the support necessities of life from daily hairstyling, esthetics, hair cut- and engagement of our local groceries to organic foods and Soccer Program: PeeWee (ages 4-5 and 6-7), Junior (ages 7-9), ting, cosmetic surgery, optom- Intermediate (ages 9-11) and Senior (ages 11-14). Registration Beechwood business communi- other products; world class etry, dry cleaning, insurance ty. As the effects of the current baking for all tastes and occa- forms will be available to download online (check under RPL Soccer sales, real estate sales, clock at www.rockcliffepark.ca or www.lindenlea.ca) and will also be global recession ripple through sions; fine dining, pub fare, and watch repair, interior dec- all aspects of our economy and coffee shops and family din- mailed to last year’s participants. Completed 2009 forms can be oration, automobile servicing mailed or delivered in person to the Lindenlea Community Centre (15 our lives, that message is now ing; exceptional catering and and repair—the list goes on. more important than ever. prepared gourmet meals; books Rockcliffe Way, K1M 1A4) or come to the open registration night on Businesses everywhere are and reading material of all In a nutshell, with the excep- Tuesday, March 31 from 6 - 9 pm. The deadline for registration is suffering from a dramatic kinds; household supplies and tion of such items as major April 7. There will be a limit on team sizes so sign up early to avoid decline in consumer confidence hardware; all imaginable phar- appliances, furniture and disappointment. The season kicks off on April 25. For more informa- brought about the financial and macy-related products; natural exotic fish for your aquarium, tion, or if you would like to volunteer to coach, referee, or manage a economic turmoil in world health products; office supplies Beechwood has it all. In the team please call 613-742-5011. See you at the pitch! markets, and for smaller opera- and services; consignment recessionary days ahead, let’s tors surviving on slim margins, clothing for both adults and all do what we can to sup- times may be especially tough. kids; photographic equipment port our business community The health of the Beechwood and services; picture frames by Buying Local whenever we business sector is vital to New and our own expert framer; pet possibly can.

Quartier Vanier Business Gala Celebrates the Crème de la Crème On April 23, the Quartier has been in our midst for 25 the Enhancing the Quartier’s Vanier Merchants Association years or more. It was named Image Award is presented to (BIA) will be recognizing both after Charles Cummings, the an individual or an organiza- business and community lead- area’s pioneer entrepreneur tion that has launched an event ers, at its annual gala from 5 pm who opened the first general or a new creative program ben- to 9 pm at the Ottawa Little store east of the downtown efiting the people and families Theatre. “We are very excited core. The Great Place to Live who live here, making it an about this year’s event,” says Award is given to developers even better place to live. Suzanne Valiquet, Executive who are investing millions of Suffice to say that the gala Director of the association, dollars in our area building or allows us the opportunity to “some very positive changes redeveloping new homes. The say thank you to those who have occurred over the last Community Spirit Award is have our Community at heart. year making our community a presented to an organization There are businesses and orga- better place to live and work”. who goes beyond the call of nizations along all three of our The award categories are duty in helping those in need. mainstreets that will be recog- varied and recognize organi- The Talk of the Town Award nized at this year’s event. The zations and individuals who will go to a business that has award winners will be pub- have contributed and invested become the most popular in a lished in the next issue of the in the improvement and well- short time period and is attract- New Edinburgh News. being of our Community. ing visitors from outside of Tickets are $20/per person. For example, the Cummings the immediate area, thereby For more information contact Longevity Award is given to making our commercial zone the QV Merchants Association a long standing business that more of a destination. Finally, office at 613-745-0040. Page 40 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2009 IODE Laurentian Chapter’s 48th Annual House and Garden Tour A tour of six of Ottawa’s finest homes and gardens Thursday June 11, 2009 10:00 am to 4:00 pm This year’s homes are: 1) 700 Manor Ave - the Residence of the Elmwood School Prepares for 20th Embassy of Sweden 2) 6 Lindenlea Road Annual Auction Gala 3) The Rockcliffe Retirement Residence Plans are well underway for truly a cornerstone venue for Jacobson’s, have been long- Elmwood School’s 20th Elmwood School’s many per- time supporters. Others, like 4) 77 Loch Isle Road (in the Nepean area) Annual Auction Gala—“One formances and presentations the Fraser Café and Originis 5) 364 Berkley Road - the home of Ulya Jensen, Enchanted Evening”—to and this refurbishment proj- Medical Aesthetic, are new designer with Peter Fallico on HGTV’s Home be held on April 25, 2009. ect will provide tremendous to the community and to the to Flip (in the Westboro area) The organizing committee impact for years to come. auction.” has announced that Marilyn The Elmwood School auction A full listing of businesses 6) 189 Crichton Street –the home of Sally Burks Wilson of Royal LePage is well known for its interest- represented at the auction will and Michael Gerrior. (www.rockcliffepark.com; ing and unique items and this be available in this year’s auc- Coffee, tea and cookies will be available all day at the www.dreamproperties.com) year is no exception. Imagine tion catalogue which Groper Rockcliffe Retirement Residence on Island Road, off St. will be returning for a fourth a chef’s table being prepared says will be posted on the Patrick St. consecutive year as Presenting for guests in your home by the auction’s website beginning in Tickets are $25 each. They will be sold at various retail- Sponsor of this popular event. NAC’s new Executive Chef, April. ers including Thyme and Times Past and Mood Moss For twenty years the auction Michael Blackie; or treating This year tickets are avail- Flowers. They will be available as of early April. has raised money to support 22 of your friends to a seafood able online at www.elmwood. initiatives that help Elmwood party at Tulips and Maple’s ca/auction and organizers say All the proceeds from our tour go to fund our chapter School retain its 94-year repu- event venue STAGE. you should watch the website projects. IODE Laurentian Chapter works to enhance tation of excellence in edu- Marci Groper, one of this weekly as more of the wonder- the quality of life for individuals through education sup- cation for girls and young year’s Event Chairs says the ful items available are listed. It port, community service and citizenship programs. We women. whole community gets involved promises to be one enchanted support many local causes including the Banff Avenue The proceeds from this year’s in the auction. “I am always evening. Community House, camperships for children, home- auction will be used to refur- impressed by the tremendous For information about the less shelters, youth and health centres, providing food bish the Elmwood School support we receive from busi- auction gala visit www.elm- and clothing for those in need, sponsoring schools in Auditorium with a state-of-the- nesses in the Rockcliffe and wood.ca/auction or contact the Northern Ontario, funding scholarships, hospice care art sound system, stage and New Edinburgh communi- auction hotline at 613.749.6761 and health research projects lighting. The Auditorium is ties. Some, like El Meson and ext. 444. For more information about the tour, or how to pur- chase tickets, please contact Elanor Brodie at 613-745- 0631. Easter and Lenten Services IODE … women dedicated to a better Canada ST. LUKE LUTHERAN Service Easter Sunday - April 12 CHURCH 10:00 am Croissants & 8:15 am. Holy Communion 326 MacKay Street Conversation 10:30 am. Holy Eucharist Maundy Thursday, April 9 Good Friday - April 10 7:30 am 10 am. Parents and toddlers ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL Easter Sunday - April 12 Good Friday, April 10 LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 & 11:00 am. Sunday 10:30 am 270 Crichton Street Service Easter Sunday, April 12 10:00 am Croissants & Palm Sunday, April 5 Sunrise Service 7:30 am Conversation 10 am worship service Easter Breakfast 8:45 am. Maundy Thursday, April 9 Easter Worship 10:45 am. ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S 7:30 pm CHURCH ST. ANDREW’S 125 MacKay Street Good Friday, April 10, 11 am PRESBYTERIAN Maundy Thursday - April 9 Easter Sunday, April 12 CHURCH Morning Devotions 8:00 am Wellington at Kent 7:30 pm. Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar Breakfast 8:20 am Palm Sunday - April 5 Worship Service 10:00 am 9:30 & 11:00 am. Sunday Good Friday - April 10 10 am. Good Friday Liturgy April 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 41 Ottawa Gets Friendly with Lester Pearson Local author, columnist and of the Circle of Friends. “We “Our libraries are vital to lit- journalism professor Andrew thank Mr. Cohen for the gen- eracy and learning in our com- Cohen recently spoke about erous donation of his time in munity, and they need the sup- The Winter Blahs Lester B. Pearson at a literary allowing us the opportunity to port of outside organizations items of value in the trunk or It’s spring and people are event entitled Lives and Lessons gather people together to learn like FOPLA and the Circle take them into the house at coming out of hibernation and of Lester Pearson which took more about Lester Pearson – of Friends,” said Lori Nash, night. (This should include venturing forth. place in The Chambers at one of our most prominent dip- President of FOPLA. “We the change in the parking Spring is also a good time to Ben Franklin Place. Andrew lomats and memorable Prime hope that by holding events change tray.) give your police centre a call Cohen’s newest book, on the Ministers.” like this we can increase our Newspaper box theft is and have us conduct a free life of Lester Pearson, is the Books on Beechwood was membership by raising aware- another frequent occurrence. Home Security Evaluation. latest in the Extraordinary on hand offering those who ness about Friends groups, all This crime usually takes place We will give you some very Canadians Series. came to the event the oppor- while having fun and learning in the wee hours of the morn- cost effective methods on Both the Carleton University tunity to purchase the book. at the same time.” ing. If you observe anyone home security. This is an Library Circle of Friends and A book signing and a prize For more information about taking a newspaper box please excellent time to get any type the Friends of the Ottawa Public draw also took place following FOPLA visit www.ottawa- call 911 and make a report of of security renovations done Library Association (FOPLA) the lecture, and both Friends publiclibraryfriends.ca and to the incident. Try to get the as they may be eligible for cosponsored the event. “We groups took the opportunity learn more about the Circle license plate number and a the Home Renovation Tax are very pleased to co-host to speak to attendees about of Friends please go to www. description of the culprit. Credit. an event with FOPLA,” said the work they do in support of library.carleton.ca/friends/ Graffiti remains an issue in There is no charge for the Vivian Cummins, President their libraries. index.html. the area. If you see graffiti Home Security Evaluation; call the City of Ottawa at 311 just call the Rockcliffe and report the location. Awesome Authors: Young Community Police Centre at 613-236-1222 extension 5915 Coming Events Neighbourhood Authors to be Published and book an appointment. Wednesday, April 15, The group of young people Theft from vehicles remains 7:30 pm listed below never thought they · Émilie Bruneau - École Francojeunesse - second one of the most challenging Spring Neighbourhood would be published authors at secondaire publique De La prize story : Soif de liberté crimes in the area. The moti- Watch meeting this age. But these students Salle - second prize story : · Isabelle St-Hilaire - École vating factor for this type of 380 Springfield Road. will have their work pub- S’enfuir de ces souvenirs secondaire publique De La crime is property left in plain lished later this year thanks to · Michelle Winckel - École Salle - honourable mention view in a parked vehicle. Lock Constable Tom Mosco their excellent writing and the secondaire publique De La poetry : Perle de souffrance ’s (OPL) Salle - first prize story : Le et Mots Awesome Authors contest. secret de la rivière To pre-order a copy of pot- These young writers’ work · Ganise Gabrielle Clermont pourri, please call 613-580- will be printed in pot-pourri, - École secondaire publique 2424 x14383. an anthology of short stories De La Salle - second prize The Awesome Authors con- and poems to be published story : Une affaire de mode test runs from October to end of by the Friends of the Ottawa · Elsa Ruprecht - École January. Check the OPL web- Public Library this fall. élémentaire publique site this fall for contest details. “Writing is a wonderful tool for kids to use in order to improve their vocabulary, express feelings, learn to think things through, and, of course, to tap into creative energy,” said Jane Venus, manager of Children and Teen Services at OPL. “The library helps to encourage young authors, and this contest provides them with the opportunity to shine.” · Erin Scothorn - Lisgar Collegiate Institute - hon- ourable mention story: Snickering Falls · Bethany McKinley-Young - Rockcliffe Park Public School - third prize story: Hide and Seek · Ella Hanneson Schwenger - Rockcliffe Park Public School - third prize story: My First Case Ever! · Penghui Sun - Lisgar Collegiate Institute - hon- ourable mention poetry: That’s the Way Love Ought to Be · Petar Vidovic - Elgin Street Public School - honour- able mention poetry: The Greatest Game · Farahana Cajuste - Elgin Street Public School - third prize poetry (shared): Obama Page 42 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS February 2009 Ottawa Heart Institute, on-hand providing informa- sale. Organizers are looking will speak on” Medicine, tion on Queen Victoria and for high school volunteers to Burgh a Glimpse of the Future”. the Royal Family. Info: www. help out at the event - contact This event takes place in the monarchist.ca. [email protected]. Rockcliffe Community Hall at Bulletin 380 Sprinfield Road. Tickets, Sat, May 23, 9:30 am - 2 pm Ongoing til May 1 $20 per person, may be pur- 57TH ANNUAL MANOR VOLUNTEER AT THE Board chased at the Village Office, PARK MAY FAIR on the 57th CANADIAN TULIP 360, Springfield Rd. playing fields attached to FESTIVAL. Tulip Festival Sat, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 5 Sun, Apr 19 & Sat Apr 25 Manor Park School (100 takes place May 1-18. Many BOOK SALE: Donated books, BECOME A SOFTBALL Ongoing til April 18 Braemar Street). May Fair varied and interesting posi- Collector’s Table, magazines, ONTARIO CERTIFIED FAST OTTAWA LITTLE THEATRE will start off with the tradi- tions available. We need CD’s, Videos. Saturday, April PITCH OR SLO-PITCH presents “London Suite” a tional bicycle parade after your help to make this event 4 from 10am to 6pm; Sunday, UMPIRE - The Level-I comedy by Neil Simon. A which all the other events even more colourful than last April 5 from noon to 5pm. clinic will be held on Sunday London suite overlooking will open up: bouncy castles, year’s! Please visit www. Rockcliffe Park Community April 19, 8:30 to 4:30 and the Hyde Park is the setting for a games for children, a BBQ, tulipfestival.ca or call (613) Hall, 380 Springfield Rd. Level-II clinic is scheduled series of four misadventures silent auction, entertainment, 567-5757, ext. 231. Presented by the Rockcliffe for Saturday April 25, 08:30 that take place in an English toys, books and DVDs for Park Library Committee. to 4:30. All clinics will take luxury hotel on the same day. Proceeds will support the place at the RA Centre. To March 31 - April 18, 2009 at Rockcliffe Park Branch of the register please contact George 8 pm. Sunday Matinee - April Ottawa Public Library. Cash Findley at 613-722-2620 or 12 at 2 pm. 400 King Edward and cheques only, please. Gary Callaghan at 613-599- Ave. Call 613 233-8948 for 8933. tickets. www.ottawalittlethe- Wed, Apr 15, 7 pm atre.com. Thur, Apr 23 - Sat, May 2, RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 words, ONTARIO MUNICIPAL 7:30 pm Ongoing til April 21 payable on submission of ad. Public service ads (such as BOARD: A TOOL FOR lost & found) free. Call Cindy Parkanyi, 745-8734 or email HERITAGE CONSERVA- NEW EDINBURGH EXHIBITION inspired TION. Ottawa Public PLAYERS present Enchanted by the human migrations [email protected]. generated by globalization Library Auditorium, 120 April at MacKay United DOG/CAT WALKING and sit- you to get started and will assist and climatic changes. “Les Metcalfe. Marc Denhez (law- Church (37 Dufferin Raod). and guide you from the open- voix multiculturelles” ting. Your house plants are also yer and member of the OMB) Tickets are $15 and can be safe with me! Emergency and ing sentence to the final word. and Herb Stovel (conservation purchased at A Better Frame features four artists from different cultural backgrounds regular daily walking. Available Wordprocessing, proofreading, architect, heritage activist, and of Mind on Mackay St. or at early afternoons. References. editing, ghostwriting, fact check- Carleton University professor) the door. 613-746-5329. presenting works that express the determination, energy, Liba Bender: 613-746-4884 ing. Call Ingrid McCarthy will provide background into 613-860-2371. the workings of the OMB, Sun, Apr 26, 3 pm distress or precariousness of PROFESSIONAL BILINGUAL the immigrant’s fate. Centre www.ingridmccarthy.com. appropriate approaches to con- MESSIAH - Commemorating «CAREGIVER» opening for serve Ontario’s heritage and d’artistes Voix Visuelle at September, babies are welcome, 250 years since the death of 81 Beechwood Avenue, in how to make the best use of GF Handel. Ottawa Brahms meals, outdoor play, crafts,TLC WATCH FOUND in February heritage arguments in front of Vanier. (613) 748-6954 or near Springfield. If you lost a Choir, Harmonia Choir of [email protected]. Good reason to call Lia at: (613) the Ontario Municipal Board. Ottawa, Statistics Canada 746-2487. watch in mid-February on a side Admission free. Info: 613- Choir. St. Thomas the street near Springfield please Sun, May 17, 5:30 pm HOUSECLEANING by long- 230-8841. Apostle Church, 2345 Alta call 613-749-2811. Vista Dr./at Randall. Tickets VICTORIA DAY GALA with time Burgh resident. Good dancers and singers, little Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 pm $15 in advance; $18 at the references in neighbourhood. WATERFRONT COUNTRY Ray’s Reptiles, face paint- RETURN TO NEPAL -The door. Information 613-828- Available immediately. 613-744- HOME 45 minutes from Ottawa premiere of the docu- 0372; 613-224-8317; www. ing, childrens games and a 8449. BBQ, ending at dusk with a Ottawa, Lake Notre-Dame in the mentary film featuring Bruce ottawabrahmschoir.ca or ALTERATIONS - Expert altera- Gatineau Hills, central heating Cockburn. Reception follow- www.harmoniachoir.com. fireworks show. Hosted by the Riverside Park Community tions / fast service/ good prices. two-storey home with dormers, ing the screening (8:15 pm). 27 years experience!! English/ cathedral ceiling with loft, St. Paul’s University, Rm Tue, Apr 28, 12:30 pm and Recreation Association and located at Pauline Vanier French/Spanish all spoken flu- maple and ceramic floors, field- 103 (223 Main Street). Free SPEAKER’S LUNCH Dr. admission. Park on Harkness Drive. ently. Near Montreal/St. Laurent stone fireplace, large kitchen, Bob Roberts , Head of the Monarchist League will be Pierrette Dubuc Najera three bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms 613-680-8838. with whirlpool, wrap-around CREATIVE WRITING porch, lakeshore dock facing SERVICES by published author. wildlife sanctuary, wooded Are you planning to write your acre. $419,000. 613-745-0708, memoirs or a novel? I will help [email protected]. February 2009 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 43 hood. Many thanks for the Pets phone calls and offers of help in response to the posters! It is with great sadness and many fond memories that the Hall family bids farewell Congratulations to one of their beloved dogs Shadow. Shadow was a long- time burgh resident, in dog Congratulations to former years anyway. Shadow was Burgher Karen Anderson a regular in Stanley Park and who recently became engaged Pine hill for almost 13 years. to Adam Belyea. Best known for his obedience, Christopher Redmond love of snacks and quiet prin- whisked Bridget Farr off to cipal like treatment of younger Nicaragua and on Friday the dogs. Once part of the trio of 13th took her to the top of an Sheba, Shadow and Skye, he active volcano and proposed! Christopher Redmond and is now much missed by his NOW WE ARE FIVE -- Bridget Farr tied the knot! ed to welcome back Terri family and “little sister” Skye. Charlotte, Trevor, Jacob and University, and son of Ivy Birthdays Maclellan, a well known Sasha welcomed the birth member of the Pub team who Crescent residents Paul and Eileen Welsh – former long of Rowan Burton Mee on Barbara Benoit, gave a worked there for nearly 20 Tuesday March 3 at 1:40 pm, time Vaughan St. resident cel- years before taking a year- helping hand as part as the ebrated her 95th birthday in weighing 8lb 5oz. All are Collegiate Challenge with long break in 2008. Terri loving the new addition to March. returned to the Pub in late the Chatham Habitat for the family. The Mee family Humanity project during the Ethel Proulx, former Burgher, January, and reports that she would like to thank so many and long time contributor to is “thrilled to be back in the recent spring break. He event in the neighbourhood for their made the front page of The the NEN celebrates her 80th neighbourhood, reunited with support and wishes. birthday in May. her co-workers and regular Sanford Herald in Chatham clients.” Local Grade 7 student, County, NC. Happy 40th to Kathryn Daphnée Belle Dubouchet- Verey! A surprise party was Olsheski (Immaculata High), held for her on Saturday, Travels was chosen to serve as a Page March 7 at 87 Vaughan Street, in the Ontario Legislative with about sixty or so friends, Raymond and Joyce Dubuc Assembly this term. She neighbours and children. The recently ran into the former was one of 20 selected from organist at Mackay United, living room was lined with Annie and Nicky Paquin with among 400 candidates. Well 40 pictures, one from each Paul McMillan and his new family member, Sandy. done Daphnée year of her life. The Chinese, wife June FOUR different Japanese, French and German times, miles and days apart in food served represented some Arizona. Sandy is the newest member Condolences of the Paquin/Mendel family of the many countries she has John Jaresni, father Emil lived in. Brother Jonathan on McKay Street. She is two and brother Andrew recently months old. Annie and Nicky Condolences to Doug Clark Verey came in from Maine to spent time in Mexico City. help with preparations, and Paquin are her biggest fans. Jr and his family of Noel St whose father Douglas Walter brother-in-law pianist Tom Ryan Hardy of Mackay trav- Nelly and André Staudte Mennier came from Montreal elled to Washington D.C. and Clark passed away Jan 29 in (Vaughan St.) have added his 84th year. to provide live entertain- New York City. a female kitten, born on ment on Kathryn’s main gift, Dorothy Babbitt has returned September 6, and named Condolences to Sandra a shiny new black piano. from Scotland where she Newton, to what must be the Fraser and family on the Special thanks to Joyce Verey attended her youngest son most cat filled block in the passing of her mother in early New Ed resident Liba Bender for researching, scanning and James’ wedding to Alyson city. A puppy named Willow March. Although not an and her escort struck a pose on their way to the Fur Ball. sending the many photos; Smith. She brought back a also moved onto the block actual resident of the Burgh, Henry Patterson for creat- number of Scottish delica- recently. Sandra valiantly volunteers to ing a slideshow and advising proofread each edition of the Although they moved away cies for her “dog walker” Alice d’Anjou of Ivy on the planning; and Diane, NEN and so is an honourary 2 1/2 years ago, Sue, Neal, friends. Rosemarie Tovell Crescent is pleased to report Bethann, Nelly, Andre, Mary member of the community. Hannah, Finn and Lia and her dog Quipu enter- that “Ted,” the orange stray and Caroline for helping with Burnham still like to keep up tained these friends for tea to cat that took up residence last minute details. with news from the old neigh- share the whiskey cakes and under her front porch for sev- candies. All the ladies were Other News bourhood. Since moving to eral weeks in February and Boston Neal has been inspired Comings & Goings very appreciative and enjoyed March, has found a wonderful the news of the wedding to run the Boston marathon new home on Champlain Ave. Betty Page, currently a on behalf of a local Respite Close neighbours to New which took place at a castle in with “Shirley”, who is also a resident at New Edinburgh Scotland. Centre for children and adults Edinburgh and long-time new arrival to the neighbour- Square, taught at Borden with disabilities. This is near supporters of the CCCC and and McArthur High Schools, and dear to our hearts because the NE garage sale have where she incorporated a pro- of Neal’s sister. We wish him moved away. Mary and gramme in music and basic good luck! André Casaubon of Douglas reading skills, using guitars, Avenue sold their house and and folk and popular songs. are spending the winter on Mrs. Page who just turned 80 Send your Breezy Bits or the west coast. Their plans years old, has been leading a photos to Breezy Bits after that were still a bit hazy sing song with the residents, Editor Joyce Dubuc: as they left, but they certainly once a week, playing old plan to do a lot of travel. time guitar and using songs [email protected] They will be missed by their from WW 1 and on. On Douglas Avenue friends. St. Patrick’s Day, residents Deadline for Welcome back to Trina enjoyed “Elly Squared”, two submissions is Allen who is moving back to young fiddlers and step danc- Mackay with baby Noah. ers from the . The New Edinburgh Pub Rowan Burton Mee, born on March 3, is blessed with two very Charles Benoit, second year May 10. and all its patrons are delight- caring siblings. law student at Georgetown Not the...

April 1, 2009

On his recent visit to Canada, U.S. President Barrack Obama was able to make use of his well-honed basketball skills to ensure the protection of an unnamed Canadian official from any possible of flying shoes...or was it Beaver Tails? Archaeological Find Buries DNNECA Stimulus Package Aims to Kettle Island Bridge Option By NTNEN staff nection could provide comfort Kick-Start Slumping Burgh Economy Ottawa, April 1: Researchers to modern residents of Keefer Never let it be said that our there’s not much enthusiasm the leading clean energy sup- from the Université de Street in New Edinburgh. community leaders on the on the Board for actually tak- plier in the province, in a proj- Savoirfaire in Quebec As for the settlement’s fate, Board of the Definitely Not the ing part); ect involving the installation of announced the discovery of a the Vikings seem to have New Edinburgh Community • A “Dig-Your-Own- wind turbines in Rideau Falls major new archaeological site departed after just a few years. Alliance (DNNECA) are Garbage-Pit” project, where Park. The facility would sup- on Kettle Island in the Ottawa Asked why they might have lacking in boldness or vision. homeowners are encouraged ply all the electricity needs of River. Recent examinations of abandoned Ottawa, Degrand Taking its cue from govern- to shovel out a generous-sized the French Embassy (except on the site have led them to con- could only theorize: “The win- ments at all levels around the hole in a discreet corner of Bastille Day, when all bets are clude that around a thousand ters? Trouble maintaining a world, DNNECA has crafted an their back yard in anticipation off), as well as foster a home- years ago this site housed a livelihood? Poor leadership? ambitious, indeed audacious, of the City’s expected cost-cut- grown kite industry. settlement of Vikings—hardy Same factors as today.” Keynesian Stimulus Package ting move to monthly garbage Mindful of the need to free Scandinavian seafarers who A Parks Canada spokes- to cushion the local impact of collection; and up access to credit to get Burgh reached the New World’s man said the agency is mov- the global economic collapse • A Spring Planting Blitz, consumers back into the spend- shores around 1000 C.E. The ing quickly to have the whole and kick-start economic activ- where a glitzy DNNECA cam- ing mode and keep our hard- Kettle Island archaeological of Kettle Island declared a ity here in the Burgh. paign urging Burgh residents working Screechwood mer- site (at the island’s western tip, national heritage site. “We The package was put togeth- to dramatically boost their pur- chants afloat in these troubled not far from the Ottawa New don’t know what other price- er in close collaboration with chases at the Annual Potty times, DNNECA has also writ- Edinburgh Club dock) thus less items might be unearthed our sister communities of Plant Sale should boost sales ten to the Manager of our local becomes the second Canadian there, and we’ll need years to Meaner Park, Lindenleaks to record levels, thus lining Banque Casino Royale, urg- locale to testify to Viking pres- investigate,” the spokesman and Rockette Park. Go-get- the pockets of the Crichton ing them to relax credit restric- ence in North America, along- said. “Kettle Island is now a ting DNNECA Chair and Celebrity Council which in tions so that anyone who asks side the celebrated L’anse Canadian cultural treasure.” retired massage therapist U.R. turn will plow the money back nicely will be offered cred- aux Meadows site in northern This nigh-miraculous turn Ingoodhands, is deservedly into the local economy through it. This would improve local Newfoundland. of events apparently spells proud of the scale and inge- epic purchases of juice, hot spending power and could have “This makes Kettle Island one the end of the controversial nuity of the package devised chocolate, balloons and other the added benefit of improv- of the most important archeo- Kettle Island Bridge crossing, by his team, and is confident items for community events. ing Ottawa’s standing on the logical sites in North America. which would have seen the that it will have the desired An great example of trickle- “Canada’s Most Polite Cities” Go figure,” said university island carry volumes of traffic effect of helping the commu- down economics in action. listing (where it currently ranks archaeologist Ida Degrand. “I between Gatineau and Ottawa nity weather the economic and Taking a (Green) leaf from near the bottom below likes of mean, Kettle Island? In other daily. As one of three candi- financial storm. “What’s not to the U.S. stimulus package, Toronto and Montreal). words, a band of Viking seafar- date-sites for an interprovin- like? At a whopping $462.39 DNNECA is also actively pur- Chair U.R. refused to com- ers first reached North America, cial crossing, Kettle Island had (Cdn), our package has Bold suing measures which turn the ment when asked about a probably from Greenland, and been favoured by short-sighted and Decisive written all over current economic crisis into a rumour that any cash surpluses then steered their ships another traffic-engineering consul- it,” beamed U.R. golden opportunity to “Green” from the Stimulus Package 1,000 km up the St. Lawrence tants, by the developer-friendly Digging Days Ahead the local economy. Foremost will be redirected into a slick and Ottawa rivers to this little Ottawa Denizen, and by cer- A major focus of the DNNECA among these is a bold plan to Attack Ad Campaign against island. What are the odds?” tain city councillors and the Stimulus Package involves partner with Slumdog Power, his nearest rival for DNNECA As Degrand explained, the mayor, while being decried by a suite of “Shovel Ready” Chair in 2010. site’s most telling remnants are opponents as the least effective Infrastructure Projects in the from Viking-style turf lodges ring-road route and the one community—all set to be Reality TV Comes to 24 Sussex and from iron knife blades. most injurious to the beauty launched as soon as the ground Home Makeover – Extreme heard about the hardships The forging of the iron has and amenities of the capital. thaws. (Despite some signs to Edition is coming to Ottawa! endured by recent residents been conclusively dated by lab- Although the Denizen report- the contrary, U.R. is confident The NTNEN has learned from of that property.” Sly went oratory tests to the era of 1000 edly is planning an editorial that this will take place by sources close to the PMO that on to say that he was “not C.E.—“not Aboriginal, and too denouncing Parks Canada’s July at the latest). The projects reality TV personality Sly often offered the opportunity early to be from the French involvement as “the worst kind include: Bedington will be knocking to work on public housing.” arrival,” she said. And “from of elitist NIMBYism,” other • “Pile the Poop Days” to at the front door of 24 Sussex When asked if he plans to our initial analysis, it looks erstwhile supporters of the rid the parks and front lawns Drive sometime this spring. demolish the existing struc- as though the settlement was route are more philosophical. around the Burgh of the annu- When asked why he had ture, Sly replied that “although having sewage problems,” said “Yep, it’s deader than disco,” al spring harvest of dog poop chosen the Prime Minister’s Canada’s financial system Degrand, adding that perhaps remarked one city councillor (DNNECA will help out on the residence as his next Extreme may be on a firm foundation, this point of historical con- with a sigh. equipment side, but frankly, target, Sly replied, “We’ve that residence is not.”