A New Playground for Hopewell Public School

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A New Playground For Hopewell Public School

Spectators watch construction of the new playground at Hopewell Public School. See story on page 2. PHOTO BY BRENDAN MCCOY COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sept. 1, 20:00 OSCA Online Program Registration - Preschool, Child & Youth Sept. 2, 20:00 OSCA Online Program Registration - Adult Sept. 9, 19:00 Launch of Blood Oath, by Don Cummer, Georgetown Sports Pub Sept. 9 to 13 House of PainT Festival, Dunbar Bridge Sept 12, 8:00-15:00 OOS Community Porch Sale Sept. 12 14:00 until Porch Sale E-Waste Drive to Support Sept. 13 16:00 Hopewell School Sept. 13, 14:00 Heritage Ottawa Walking Tour of OOS, Southminster United Sept. 15, 19:00 - 20:30 17th Scout Troop registration, Southminster United Sept. 17 First Annual Philip Clarke Golf Classic, Falcon Ridge Golf Club Sept. 19, 12:00 - 21:00 Annual Brighton Ave. Clambake at Old Brighton Beach Sept. 19, 19:30 Master Piano Recital Series: Chopin the Poet with Charles Richard-Hamelin, Southminster United Sept. 19 – 20, 10:00- Glebe Fine Art Show, Glebe Community 16:30 Centre Sept. 20, 13:00-16:00 Glebe House Tour & Tea Sept. 26 – 27, 10:00- QuiltCo Quilt show at the Glebe 16:00 Community Centre Sept. 27, 11:00-17:00 Old Ottawa South Studio Tour Sept. 27, 18:00 Set the Table dinner fundraiser, St. Margaret Mary Church

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Playground Revitalization at Hopewell Public School

Construction of the new playground at Hopewell Public School. PHOTOS BY BRENDAN MCCOY By the Hopewell Yard tender preparations and consultations trees to replace large areas of existing the yard will serve as a more natural, Committee and Every with the school board that the school asphalt. These will be framed with shaded gathering area and dedicated hoped would lead to a 2015 summer a mixture of timber and boulders in outdoor classroom. A cedar hedge Leaf Counts fundraising construction. Local firm Munro and angled-shapes to allow for numerous will cover the chain link fence to committee. Scullion was awarded the contract seating and play “nooks”. Additional the west and three large trees will and began work on the yard at the trees will be planted in other areas provide shade. A low fence of either Thanks to the incredible generosity end of July. All fingers are crossed for a total of 12 new large trees and cedar or bamboo will separate the of Hopewell students, teachers, in the hope that the project will be another 12 or so smaller hedging area from the more active play parents and our surrounding completed before the start of the new trees and shrubs. A diversity of structure area. It will incorporate tree community, Hopewell School school year. Here is a sneak peak different species will be planted so stumps, logs and/or boulders and a surpassed its fundraising goal to of what we can all look forward to that we avoid future losses of trees to chalkboard. rebuild its primary yard, allowing the seeing eventually on the new yard. any species-specific diseases or pests. school board to initiate the process Sand-box of tendering the school’s yard plan. Two Tree Pods With New Trees New Play Structure Area and Play While sand is not considered an This news came as a great relief to Two large tree pods will be built Structure accessible surface, many requests all involved after a busy spring of and planted with a diversity of new A new large, timber/boulder- were made to keep a small area framed play structure area will available for sand play. We have replace the existing play areas. found a way to create a small, The area will be filled with wood triangular shaped area for sand play fiber surfacing to meet safety and in the northeast corner that respects accessibility requirements. In the accessibility requirements and the spring students voted on the maintenance concerns expressed by components they most hoped to see the board and staff. on their new play structure and their ideas were incorporated as much as The overall yard plan featured a FOCUSED. possible into the final design. The third and final phase of the project new yard will feature one large play which included improved steps to structure and a few smaller stand- the yard from Hopewell Avenue CONFIDENT. alone components. The structure and a proposed artificial turf field. features a natural theme with many Unfortunately, the costs for both SUCCESSFUL. unique components that children of these were extremely high, and will likely never have seen before on feedback suggested they were not other playgrounds. considered high priority. Pursuing Phase 3 is not an immediate goal Outdoor Classroom for the yard committee, but the An area in the northwest corner of committee will work with school council to identify areas of greatest need and concern for any future school property improvement projects. In the meantime the area that was proposed for the turf field The Every Leaf Counts campaign will be improved by enlarging it and extends its gratitude to the following painting lines to delineate a soccer businesses for donations made to the field. campaign since spring 2015 A special thank you to Principal Back to School @ DOUVRIS Gold Leaf >$2500 Lynn Watson, parents, teachers, City of Ottawa - Community Partnership the school board and the students Minor Capital Grant Program for their help and hard work over Old Ottawa South Community Association focus respect con+idence Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group the course of this year. And thank TD Friends of the Environment - National you most of all to everyone who Capital Chapter This year, give your child the , , and to donated time and funds, this project Get started today for only $19.95 Silver Leaf $1000-$2499 is an amazing example of what our succeed. We have programs for children ages 4 and up. Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds community can do. We all look Majesta Trees of Knowledge forward to seeing the new yard OTTAWA SOUTH ● 1270 BANK ST. Bronze Leaf $500-$999 project completed as soon as possible Councillor David Chernushenko and hope it brings years of enjoyment DOUVRIS.COM 613-234-5000 Stella Luna Gelato Café to everyone in our community. Southside Preschool THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 3

Porch Sale E-Waste Drive to Support Hopewell School By Caroline Coady don’t sell, please consider donating organized for the school by them to us at the end of the sale. HealthBridge, an Ottawa based It’s that time of year - we’re all We’ve made it easy! A clearly NGO. Proceeds of the collection will scouring our basements, garages, marked dumpster will be located near be shared equally between Hopewell kids’ rooms and attics for treasures the school (location being finalized) School Council and HealthBridge to sell at the Old Ottawa South Porch to collect your e-waste on Saturday, Sale. Sept. 12 starting a 2:00pm, until While sorting your finds into Sunday, Sept. 13 at 4:00pm. If you treasure and trash, please set aside are unable to bring your e-waste to any unwanted/obsolete electronics. the dumpster, contact mack.beach@ Or if you plan to put out some old gmail.com for pick-up. electronics at the porch sale, but they The e-waste collection is being .Accepted E-Waste: Audio/Visual Equipment Back-up batteries Cell Phones w/o battery HealthBridge works with partners world- Coaxial Cables Computers Computer Components wide to improve health and health equity Computer Mouse/Mice Copiers Digital Cameras through research, policy and action. Current DVD Players Fax Machines Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals international projects focus on livable cities; Keyboards Misc Computer Peripherals Monitors tobacco control/NCD prevention; reproductive, MP3 Players Pagers Palm Pilots maternal and child health; and nutrition and Power Cables Power Supplies Printers food security. For more information, or to Projectors Scanners Server Cabinets support our projects, please visit Speakers Steel and Alloy Rims Steel Scrap Stereo Equipment Telephone Equipment Telephone Systems www.healthbridge.ca. Toner Cartridges TVs UPC Backups Vacuum Cleaners VCR Systems Video Game Systems Walkmans Microwaves Wire MODERN HAIRSTYLING Wireless Devices 1148 BANK ST OTTAWA, ON 613.730.0105 We’re sorry, we can’t accept the following as e-waste: SHORT ON Air Conditioners Ammunition Batteries Car Batteries Chemicals / Oil Christmas Trees Fire Extinguishers Fluorescent Bulbs Furniture TIME? Gas Engines Hazardous Material Large Household Appliances Light Bulbs Luggage Magnetic Tapes (VCR Cassette) ASK DIANNA ABOUT AN Paint Propane Canisters Smoke Detectors EVENING APPOINTMENT Thermostats Water Coolers Wood Speakers DURING THE WEEK. modernhairstyling.ca

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LOCAL NEWS Happenings At Sunnyside Footsteps By Neil Priel and passion. The children enjoyed de- lightful treats including; face painting, Sunnyside Footsteps got into its sum- hair colouring, making Fathers’ Day mer gear with full speed. Our Grand floral arrangement and finally, being Opening Celebration and Community treated to an inspiring performance by Barbeque, which was held on June 20, the Makin’ Moves Dancers. Our spon- was a resounding success. Neighbours sors Hair Republic, Alta Vista Flowers from all around came to celebrate with and the Ottawa Folklore Centre along us. We would like to thank everyone with the generous help of parents and who made it such a special day. A spe- neighbours who donated baked items, cial thank you to Brian (Willard St.) helped us to raise almost $400 for who volunteered to barbeque with his CHEO. own master chef equipment and skills, It was a real pleasure working with Kurt (Sunnyside Ave.) for helping us everyone and we look forward to with logistics and for Rod (Willard St.) making this an annual event. for allowing us to use his driveway for Makin’ Moves Dance Studio ballet the party. students went to New York this Neil Priel of Sunnyside Footsteps, Mayor Jim Watson and Makin’ Moves We were honoured to have the pres- summer, and they had a great time. owner Michelle McKernan. PHOTO BY STECHA DEHGHANI ence of the Mayor Jim Watson and We are closed the last 2 weeks of our Councillor David Chernushenko August for a break, but will be back even on a busy day when CariVibe on September 2. Please remember was calling. The music was great with to check us out online www. DJ Benjamin rocking the entire street. sunnysidefootsteps.com and while The sun and the vibe was so hot that most of our programs are full there are it scorched his vinyl records and he a few spots left in our new Extended had to relocate to the shaded area. The Half Day program for preschoolers. Carleton Ravens matched the intensity of the music with movement, beauty Children enjoyed the face painting.

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Lansdowne Park Then and Now

(Top) The Lansdowne site aken almost 3 years ago on October 9, 2012 during the start of construction. (Below) The same site taken on July 31, 2015. PHOTOS BY TOM ALFÖLDI THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 5

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CHRISTY’S CORNER OSCA Fall Updates and New Staff By Christy Savage Wednesday September 2nd online for time we’ve expanded programs adult programs. We’re introducing a significantly all while determining We are back into the swing of things little more variety in yoga programs, our staffing needs moving forward. here at the Firehall. After 4 is full some new fitness programs and, We’re very happy to announce and taking place at two locations this based on your feedback, more that we have hired three full time year- Southminster Church and The programs for young families. positions that will contribute Firehall. We’re excited about our new Don’t forget our annual community significantly to OSCA’s strategic space at Southminster Church where event with the Old Ottawa South plan and future goals. And this both our JKSK and Grade 4-6 After Porch Sale. Empty your basements means smoother service for you, our 4 programs will be taking place, and fill your porches on Saturday community. tuned for that. and eventually we will run some September 12th from 8:00am- On that note I would like to take Additionally, and sadly, we said other programs out of this wonderful 3:00pm. And, why not take a the time to introduce Mike Schnier goodbye to Alex Tallim (Youth location, so stay tuned. break and bring come on down to our new Communications and Program Coordinator) and Amanda We are also very excited about our the Firehall for hotdogs, drinks, Outreach Coordinator, and Sarah Bednarek (Administrative and new fall programs, the program guide face painting and live music from Rosborough, our new Program Communications Coordinator) who is online at oldottawasouth.ca. 11:00am-1:30pm. Director (please see their bios moved on to pursue other careers. We Save the date: registration begins OSCA has gone through a number below). We will have a full time thank them for their dedication and on Tuesday September 1st online of important changes at the Firehall Children’s Program Coordinator in hard work and sincerely wish them for children’s programs, and on over the last two years. In that place by September as well, so stay the best. Sarah Rosborough to pass up. Sarah has instructed, pool program. OSCA Program Director planned and implemented Sarah has worked part-time diverse programming at several for OSCA previously, and is Sarah was born and raised facilities. In September 2014, very excited to be back working in Ottawa. She learned at a she was offered the opportunity full time and is looking forward young age the important and to help open up the new City of to helping OSCA develop their far reaching effects community Ottawa Recreation Facility in already excellent programming programs have on those who Barrhaven. There she launched portfolio. In her spare time, participate in them. She attended the preschool, children and she likes to travel, bike, attend after school programs, summer youth programming. She has music festivals, and walk her camps and sports programs for worked in recreation for 12 dog. She enjoys long walks on many years. years for both the City of Ottawa the beach, coffee, chocolate, and When she was too old to and not-for-profit organizations. yoga. Her dream is to run the attend programming, she found So far, her most memorable Disney Princess Half Marathon. the opportunity to work at her experience is working for the local community centre too good City of Ottawa summer wading

Mike Schnier Thanks to OSCAR’s OSCA Outreach and Communications Coordinator

many volunteer writers Mike Schnier graduated from Carleton University’s Communications Studies program and distributors for in 2012, and has been helping local businesses and non-profit helping get the news organizations reach their audiences ever since. His accomplishments include to you! designing a visual timeline of The OSCAR is a self-supporting newspaper, Ottawa’s history in animation Remember our children are back at school. while working with the Ottawa paid forPlease entirely by drive adve rcarefully.tising, and r eliant on International Animation Festival, volunteer contributors and distributors. and developing trivia questions for the Canadian Film Institute. Thanks to the Dairy Queen for He has moderated the National Capital Vegetarian Association’s living in Ottawa is how easy it is to contributing to our community through Facebook group, managed their find a wide variety of events near its support of the many communications on Twitter, and has local communities. Since his four also promoted Ottawa’s many craft years at Carleton, Mike has beeen OSCAR volunteers. breweries through Brew Donkey’s familiar with Old Ottawa South-area social media presence. Before gatherings. pursuing an education in Ottawa, In his spare time, Mike maintains Mike was employed by York Region @OttawaVeggieRT on Twitter. He as a summer camp counselor. is always interested in finding novel Mike hails from Thornhill, a suburb and unexpected ways of using social in the Greater Toronto Area, split media. (If you are curious about how between Markham and Vaughan. he searches for social media posts What he appreciates most about that were made within Ottawa, feel free to ask him.)

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OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Always So Much to Do in Old Ottawa South! By Linda Hancock and activities, you may have noticed Governance. these changes – especially on the The Board’s priorities of the past I hope that you all had a safe and staffing side. Over the summer, we three years were set as a result of our enjoyable summer. There is always have fine-tuned our staffing model Strategic Planning Process in 2012. so much to do in Old Ottawa South! and we are confident it will work An important part of that process In these past three or four years, very well. We are in the process of was a Vision Survey that gained change has been a constant for implementing that model, and we the insight of the Old Ottawa South OSCA. We have truly experienced thank you for your continued support community. We plan to undertake some challenges and growing throughout this process. a similar survey a little later this have much to do. We are always pains. Prior to renovation of the As always, the OSCA Board year. We will be looking for input in looking for new volunteers to join Old Firehall, OSCA was a fairly takes a well deserved break from November and December so that we our committees. If you have an small community association. We Board Meetings in July and August. can begin 2016 with a clearer sense interest in any of the areas that I have benefitted for many years from the However, our staff, volunteers of what our priorities should be for highlighted, don’t hesitate to get in constant and capable leadership of and committees continue to work the next three years. touch. Please feel free to contact me some long term staff and volunteers. hard all summer long to ensure In past columns, I have tried to at [email protected]. When programs resumed at the that all is working well. When the keep the community informed of the “new” Old Firehall in 2011, our Board reconvenes in September, challenges that OSCA has faced with capacity was much greater and we we will have much work to do. As respect to our partnership with the continue to realize our full potential a reminder, we have the following City of Ottawa. Our partnership of through innovative programs and committees set up to address over 35 years mainly has to do activities at the Old Firehall and the priorities we set during our with the provision of programs and beyond. strategic planning process in 2012: services offered at the Old Firehall. While our programs have grown Communications, Finance, Planning As a result of a couple of meetings tremendously, the infrastructure & Zoning, Programming, Special held with the City over the summer, to support those programs lagged Events and Traffic & Safety. If you we are optimistic that our partnership behind. Since 2012, with the hiring would like to know a bit more about will continue to be a win/win for of our new Executive Director, our priorities in each area, please both parties – with the ultimate goal Christy Savage, the OSCA Board has feel free to visit the OSCA section of providing quality programs and been working towards an operating of www.oldottawasouth.ca and take services to the Old Ottawa South model that will position us for our a look at the information presented community. As always, we’ll keep best possible future. For those of you at our 2015 AGM. In addition to OSCAR readers informed of our who participate in OSCA programs these six core committees, we have progress as we take our next steps. a Task Group working in the area of As we head into the fall, we

Music of Townes Van Zandt, Life “Ask OSCA” #1: After Death, Clapton The Autobi- OSCA Reads! ography, Zen and the Art of Motor- cycle Maintenance, I Never Had It Want to get to know the Old Ottawa Made. South Community Association bet- “I tend to lean towards biographical ter? Ask OSCA is a chance to bring accounts, as I am always interested in fun, interesting, or useful questions to people’s life stories. When I do read a panel of OSCA’s staff, volunteers, fiction, I usually gravitate towards and board members. Over the sum- the classics, just to see what all of mer we started with a question about the fuss is about. I appreciate reading our favourite Summer Reads. even more in the summertime while I’m lounging on a Muskoka chair!” Christy (Executive Director) Book: The Way of Kings Brenda Lee (Board Member, Spe- “I’m beginning my foray into cial Events Committee Chair) sci-fi/fantasy literature and this book Book: Jack of Kinrowan (Jack the was recommended by some staff as Giant Slayer) a classic (as were a bunch of others “We read this almost every summer by Neil Gaiman and Joe Abercrom- at the daycare with the older kids. bie). At over 1200 pages, it’s an epic, It is a great book for anyone who is but I am enjoying it. And I’m really growing up in Old Ottawa South or excited about an adult introduction to the Glebe and likes fantasy (but I games and gaming program that we recommend reading it aloud and edit- will be offering in the fall so this fits ing out the more adult language). Set in well.” in OOS and the Glebe it is the story of a young woman, Jacky, who one Steve Winsor (Summer Camp night stumbles into the land of faerie Director) in Windsor Park. She is immediately Book: How Children Succeed drawn into a world in danger of being “Written by a journalist, How Chil- wiped out and commits to doing what dren Succeed is a very readable look she can to save it. “ into the world of academic and social development — it examines some You can see more recommenda- fascinating studies that challenge tions (including one from the OS- many of the status quo ways in which CAR Editor) at www.oldottawasouth. we develop children. A must read for ca. parents, teachers, or counsellors!” Would you like to learn more Darcy (JK/SK After 4 Coordina- about OSCA? Send your Ask OSCA tor) questions to mike@OldOttawaSouth. Books: A Deeper Blue The Life and ca! Page 8 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

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And unfortunately the course to relax and to peruse some of their (my country), there are still high each of which has the potential on was not formally designed to scale latest acquisitions. And, by the way, roads waiting to be attempted. Last its own to drive the Earth System down from the planet. Which is they also serve some very good winter I took one. into a new state should they be unfortunate because it’s 100% coffee. It was an 8-week, on-line course substantially and persistently understandable that a person might titled Planetary Boundaries and transgressed. want to actually apply the framework Keith Bell, Human Opportunities: The Quest to where they live on the planet (a Aylmer Avenue for Safe and Just Development on a The course rolled out in eight country, a watershed). Or think they Resilient Planet. The free course was modules, offering a framework live. ------offered by the Stockholm Resilience of nine interconnected planetary I have spent of the order of 10,000 Centre (Stockholm University, et boundaries. Quite a numbing hours of my life at a given latitude Thanks for the Help! al.) with Johan Rockström at the challenge. And worse, the boundaries and longitude trying without any helm (www.stockholmresilience. must be approached by humanity all success to sanction biodiversity To the Editor, org). As one might suspect from the at the same time: 1 Climate change, using the local courts. My failure title, dealing with ideas surrounding 2 Biosphere integrity, 3 Stratospheric is total and deeply frustrating. My On August 4th at 9am, I fell on the “sustainability science for biosphere ozone depletion, 4 Ocean efforts led to a book on the subject sidewalk at Riverdale near Belmont. stewardship” is not straight-forward. acidification, 5 Biogeochemical titled Journey of a Citizen (searching Two kind people, a lady and a To orient you, their web materials flows, 6 Land-system change, 7 for Earth’s reality from within the young man, stayed with me until an stated: Freshwater use, 8 Atmospheric dysfunction of Canada). After the ambulance came. Fortunately there A thriving global society, now aerosol loading, and 9 Novel entities. course was finished I wrote the was no serious damage done, but I and in the future, depends on the I loved the initiating, core idea. local politicians to offer the view was dazed and shaken and I forgot to stable functioning of all interacting Namely that for the last 10,000 that if the policy approach of the ask for their names. I would like to components of the Earth System – years (Holocene era) the planet has Planetary Boundaries was correct, extend my heartfelt appreciation for including: the atmosphere, oceans, been a pretty good place to live so the current, reductionist approach of we should attempt to maintain these the government would not be useful conditions. Ironically Planetary or work. Boundaries enters with a description So, at the end of the last module of a functioning planet without of the course, when the academics The Company of Adventurers humans. A bit cute but it had my challenged and encouraged us to interest. submit a short, optional video, I was Some of the boundaries appear ready and able to contribute. I hoped presents their 5th anniversary relatively straight-forward, for it would be a reality check for the example “Ocean acidification”. If scientists as to what happens when a production! the acidity of the oceans increases real (if global) citizen were to attempt to a certain point, life as we know to land the ideas on board spaceship it will not exist. So we should Planetary Boundaries in the legal William Shakespeare’s all be deeply concerned. Other fictions of a nation’s capital - Ottawa, boundaries (e.g. Climate change) are Ontario, Canada. A place where fuzzy and contain many variables. life processes are neither tracked, A Midsummer Night’s Dream In personal terms my primary nor projected in law. My response interest, starting thirty years ago was a 1:47 minute-long video titled Friday, 11 September 5:30 pm was biodiversity, centered on the Skating on a Planet. To watch it go “rate of species extinction”. But to my book website, then click Real Saturday, 12 September 5:30 pm in their terms the train has moved Politics. Sunday, 13 September 3:00 pm on to “Biosphere integrity” with Regarding the course itself, I Friday, 18 September 5:30 pm areas of specific interest now being swam relatively easily through the “Phylogenetic species variability” pre-recorded lectures and readings, Saturday, 19 September 5:30 pm and “Biodiversity intactness index”. ignored the chat rooms and Hangouts Sunday, 20 September 3:00 pm But the views of these scientists (with the scientists) and did fine in Saturday, 26 September 5:30 pm largely follow in the footsteps of the multiple choice quizzes. In the Sunday, 27 September 3:00 pm others (each report offers references) end I received a nice certificate of so change is no big deal. proficiency. Yeah. These scientists chose nine 57 Glen Avenue, in the backyard (enter by the side gate). boundaries as a way of nudging Buen camino, us towards the complexity of the The show will be cancelled if it doth rain. planet. So they could have chosen David McNicoll 209, or zero. What’s perhaps rate- http://web.ncf.ca/journeyofacitizen No entrance charge; hats will be passed to raise funds for a local charity. determining is that we approach ------a truthful reality of the planet with each step. Further it must be THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 9

LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY Goodbye to Old Ottawa South

Arthur McGregor and OFC Music during Jane’s Walk im 2013. The Ottawa Folklore Centre closed its doors and filled for bankruptcy in July. The space is now for rent. PHOTO BY BRENDAN MCCOY PHOTO BY KATHY KRYWICKI

By Arthur McGregor cancer re-emerged in Terry. She fundraising auction, having Holiday downe, the shopping centre. With ter- resigned from the Folklore Centre in shopping events, creating FolkWalk, rible transportation options provided Old Ottawa South. You know, some early 1999 (what a party that was... as an attempt at increasing interest in for Lansdowne, Old Ottawa South Ottawans have little idea of where but in the Glebe!) and died, here, in the area. (I organized Folklore Centre has become either Lansdowne’s that is! Anywhere from the Glebe to Old Ottawa South in late 2000. events that focused on community: parking lot or its Transitway. Either Greely. But I know where it is! Old She passed away in her garden Pub Carols, community choirs, Jane’s way, our unorganized businesses Ottawa South has been a major part room, at the back of Windsor Ave. Walks, concerts, workshops and even have been hard hit by the creation of my life since the early 1980s. Her wake was a musical parade of bagpipers on the roofs! ) of both city-subsidized competition I got married here twice: Terry a couple of hundred people from the We went business to business, to and bad municipal planning. This, I Penner and I lived and married at Folklore Centre, down Bank Street to collect membership fees to help pay know, affected business at the Ottawa 15 Leonard, a wonderful three-story the old movie theatre/bingo hall, The for programs and to solicit help in Folklore Centre. It was of course not rambling house, since replaced with Strand, to more music and a potluck. volunteering. Of around 100 busi- the only cause of the bankruptcy, townhouses. Wendy Moore and I got Wendy Moore and I had met nesses in OOS, we were successful but perhaps the straw that broke the married in the bed and breakfast “A through the store on Bronson Ave. with maybe a maximum of 20. camel’s back. Rose on Colonel By”, also now gone, The Folklore Centre sponsored her The big push happened when we And so, my years of Old Ottawa and we lived in the family home on children’s performance group, the attempted to create a BIA, an orga- South have come to a sudden and Windsor Ave. Celtic Rathskallions. As I said ear- nization that has created successful total end. Wendy and I moved to Both my children were born in lier, we got married in 2004 in Ann business neighbourhoods through- Kemptville several years ago. And houses in Old Ottawa South. Adam Sharps bed and breakfast on Colonel out the city. With support from our now the Folklore Centre is gone. My was born in a snowstorm on the sec- By, which is now a memory. councilor, David Chernushenko, and son still works at Paddy’s Pub so ond floor of a half-double on Ossing- After the move to Bank Street, I building on the community work I’ll get reports every now and again. ton. Hannah was born in our Windsor felt, for the first time in business, the from Clive Doucette’s tenure, and a With memories so rich and varied Ave. house. impact of a dense business communi- lot of very hard work from several about Old Ottawa South, I am of two The Folklore Centre moved to 1111 ty. I quickly became part of OOSBA of the businesses, we received great minds about leaving. My memories Bank St. in late 1998 while Terry and (Old Ottawa South Business Asso- support. Right up to the time two of family, friends and community are I were living on Windsor Ave. The ciation) along with about ten other business owners got more than 30% so positive. My memories of a failed move was full of hope and excite- community-minded businesses. of the affected business to officially and isolated business community are ment: the next chapter in our lives. Small businesses seem to be both say “no”. I have my personal opin- disappointing. We had a great energy in the store many in numbers, and generally ions about both the two business Old Ottawa South and indeed any and a five-minute walk to work! The solitary in many aspects, as they are owners who spearheaded the failure, successful sought after neighbour- euphoria was short lived as breast generally run by entrepreneurs, folks and the businesses who signed the hood, is made up of two distinct and who make their own rules. misleading petition, but the outcome often disparate interests: the residents As such, OOSBA’s attempts at or- has been obvious. The Old Ottawa and the businesses. I have been both ganizing the business community was South Business Association has col- over the years and I am grateful and like herding cats. We tried by spear- lapsed at a time the business district richer for being here. heading many events: closing off was, and is, going through its biggest Thanks. Hopewell Ave for music, magic and a challenge ever: the creation of Lans-

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Incident on the Bank Street Bridge: For the Record “super sharrows” many cyclists do and walk across the bridge with your not feel safe on the road, and ride on dog.” the sidewalk. FC shouted obscenities, “You don’t This is a story that happened own the sidewalk. It’s none of your this summer on the Bank Street business.” Bridge, but the protagonists wish to remain anonymous as they felt Then the female cyclist hit Z victimised, wronged and traumatised. several times in the face. One side of Nevertheless, they wanted their his face was badly bruised and cut, he version of the story to be heard. So, was pushed to the ground and he got we will call the protagonists, two abrasions on both arms. The cyclist’s men, K and Z. hat fell onto the street, Z tried to On the second Sunday afternoon recover it. She came back after in July of this year, K and Z went him, hit Z time after time, multiple to see a movie at the Mayfair and punches like a boxer. Two motorists met some friends. On the way back stopped their cars in the bicycle lane to their home in the Glebe, as they and pulled the woman away from Z. crossed the Bank Street Bridge, a While the pedestrians looked on the female cyclist (FC), with a big dog female cyclist, apparently unharmed, attached to the bicycle pedalled took off. towards K on the sidewalk, expecting Z was taken by ambulance to him to give way. But, he could not as the emergency at the General for it would have meant jumping into the treatment and stitches. The police oncoming traffic on Bank Street. interviewed Z briefly when he was K asked the cyclist to use the in the ambulance. Three weeks later bicycle lane, pointing at the large Z is still traumatised. He thought he green markings on the road, “the would be angry, instead he wants to sidewalk is for people not bikes”. hide. He said it feels weird to have a She refused as she was “walking” beat up face, you don’t want children The sidewalk on the historic Bank Street Bridge, with the “super sharrows” her dog and it was not safe for the to look at you. visible on the road. PHOTO BY BRENDAN MCCOY dog. She shouted obscenities at the Both K and Z attend counselling top of her voice, “You (obscenity) sessions to get over their trauma. By Ashwin Shingadia cyclists on the heavily used Bank don’t own the sidewalk”. Knowing it No one has yet been charged and K Street Bridge, which connects OOS was a fruitless discussion, K left and and Z feel that if the roles had been walked down Bank Street Bridge, reversed, a male cyclist attacking There has been an ongoing concern and the Glebe. The sidewalk is leaving Z behind to reason with the a female pedestrian, that the police about the safety of pedestrians and narrow and despite the addition of woman. [But, he came back later would have acted differently. from the bottom of the bridge to see The Ottawa Police Service have what was going on and called 911]. told the OSCAR that they have spoken to a number of independent Z: “It’s not safe to ride on the witnesses, and that their investigation sidewalk. That’s why they have the of the incident continues. bicycle lanes” The OSCAR was unable to identify FC: “It’s not safe for my dog in the or speak to the cyclist involved in the bike lane.” incident. Z: “You can dismount the bicycle Footsteps Parent Centre [email protected] | 613-236-3000 | 276 Sunnyside Ave. 37th Annual Brighton Ave. Clambake will be Saturday September 19 at Old E G G I O R C E E N B T E Brighton Beach R L

E G By Cindy MacLoghlin while greeting new neighbours and renewing old acquaintances. This community feast is a big E Current and former Brighton Avenue X C EL L E R T N C E S TA success year after year because of the F E residents are invited to join old R O M T H and new neighbours on Saturday, many contributions of the residents of Preschool & Daycare September 19th for the 37th Brighton Brighton Avenue who, among other Morning programs now available! Avenue clambake. things, canvass, put up the tent, tend This annual street party began 38 the fire, shuck and cook corn, wash www.sunnysidefootsteps.com | 613-236-3000 years ago in the backyard of Bill and and cook clams, lend their tables and Sharon Blakeman. It moved to the barbeques, serve the children’s meal sign up now old Brighton Beach the following and clean up after it’s all over. year and, with one blip, it’s been held Canvassers will be knocking on there every year since. doors in early September to sell Preparations begin in the afternoon tickets, solicit loans of barbeques and as volunteers put up the tent and dig tables, and sign people up for set-up the pit for the fire. After the children’s and clean-up jobs. If you miss your meal, there will be a group photo at canvassers but don’t want to miss the 6:00pm. This year we’ll also do a fun, please fill out the form they leave After school programs separate photograph of the children you and drop it off at #136 Brighton Fine arts high school prep program right after the group photo. Avenue. Following the photo, residents and www.makinmoves.ca | 613-884-8990 alumni of Brighton Avenue will enjoy clams, corn and potluck contributions THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 11

LOCAL NEWS Percy Algernon Taverner By Kathy Krywicki Taverner played an important part in Canadian ornithology and On June 24, 2015, Ottawa City wildlife conservation. He helped Council approved the proposal to establish Point Pelee National name a new park at 130 Woodbine Park in 1918 and a number of Place “Percy Taverner Park”. bird sanctuaries across Canada, Here’s a short biography of the including the Bonaventure Island park’s namesake courtesy of The and Percé Rock at Percé, Quebec, Beechwood Cemetery Foundation. on the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Percy Algernon Taverner is buried in 1919. His ornithological writings Section 50, Lot 63 NE of Beechwood saw the publishing of Birds of Cemetery. Eastern Canada (1919), Birds Percy Algernon Taverner was a of Western Canada (1926) and Canadian ornithologist and architect. culminated with Birds of Canada He was born Percy Algernon Fowler (1934). Comprehensive and in Guelph, Ontario, on June 10, 1875 readable, with colour illustrations, to stage actress Ida Van Cortland, they did much to develop a better and when his parents separated and understanding of ornithology and his mother remarried, he took on his make bird watching a popular stepfather’s surname. recreation. Taverner was keenly interested Taverner, in the early years of in birds from an early age. He first his service as ornithologist to earned a living as an architectural the Museum of the Geological draughtsman, later designing Survey of Canada, worked with buildings in Chicago, Detroit the botanist John Macoun (1831- and Ottawa, including homes on 1920) until his retirement in Rosedale and Leonard Avenues in 1912, and with his son James M. Ottawa. Taverner studied birds in his Macoun (1862-1920), until his spare time, and eventually became death in 1920. James Melville such an authority on Canadian birds Macoun was well known as one that, in 1910, he was appointed as of the best informed botanists, not an ornithologist to the staff of the only throughout Canada but also in Percy Algernon Taverner. PHOTO PUBLISHED IN “THE AUK” 1948 National Museum, now the Canadian other countries. Relations with the a-thon held in eastern Ontario and near his mother, Canadian stage Museum of Nature, in Ottawa. In latter, Taverner wrote, were “always western Quebec, is named after him. actress Ida Van Cortland (1855- that position, Taverner developed intimate, cordial and helpful.” Both The Timberline Sparrow, currently 1924). a unique system of distributional Macouns produced the Catalogue of considered a sub-species of the maps linked to card indexes on Canadian Birds in 1909. Brewer’s Sparrow, and a sub-species For more information on Percy individual species containing The Society of Canadian of the Canada Goose were given Taverner, see the 1948 entry from up-to-date information on bird Ornithologists (SCO-SOC) the name “taverneri” in his honour. “The Auk”, found on SORA, the distribution in Canada. In 1917, he administers the Taverner Awards Taverner also designed a unique Searchable Ornithological Research was elected a fellow of the American offered to honour P. A. Taverner birdhouse for Purple Martins, which Archives at https://sora.unm.edu, Ornithologists Union, and in 1935 he and to further his accomplishments is still built by amateur ornithologists which is also available at www. became a fellow of the Royal Society in increasing the knowledge of today. oldottawasouth.ca/oos/history- of Canada. On his retirement from Canadian birds through research, Taverner died in Ottawa on May project. the Museum in 1942, Taverner was conservation, and public education. 9, 1947 and is buried in Beechwood made honorary curator of birds. The Taverner Cup, a 24-hour bird-

Sunday Supper Fundraiser – Serving Hot Meals In Our Community By Dianne Borg began, most of the volunteers Sunday Supper meal on September provides about 20 meals. In addition, were members of the St. Margaret 27 at St. Margaret Mary Church it is possible to sponsor a table The annual fundraiser for the local Mary Parish, but now many of the (7 Fairbairn St., at the corner of (please call if you wish to do so). Sunday Supper program will be held volunteers come from outside the Sunnyside 2 blocks east of Bank). At the end of every season we on Sunday, September 27 at 6:00 pm Parish and have turned this into a The meal will be selected from say goodbye to our guests and wish at Mary Beattie Hall in St. Margaret community effort. New volunteers, our regular Sunday Supper menu. them a great summer, knowing that Mary Church. Information and dinner including high school students, are Tickets, which include wine, are $15. many of them face difficulties that tickets ($15) may be obtained by always welcome. We are also encouraging freewill few of us in Old Ottawa South will phoning 613-730-5265. It also takes money, about $7,500 donations to help us “set the table” experience. We look forward to The In From The Cold program in direct costs for a season which for the 2015-16 season. For example, starting our next season in October at St. Margaret Mary Parish serves is met through annual fundraising. a tax deductible donation of $75 with your help. a hot dinner, free of charge, every The “wear and tear” on the Sunday from Thanksgiving to Easter. church facilities that come from In our 2014-15 season almost 2,000 delivering such a large program meals were served. Our guests are is managed by the Parish. St those who are in need of a nutritious Margaret Mary has renovated meal, and also some welcome the Church Hall and upgraded companionship. (A similar program the kitchen to make it more at Southminster United Church pleasant and easier to prepare serves dinner on Saturday evenings.) meals. This year we also need It takes many volunteers to deliver additional funds to purchase some an active In From The Cold program. new items, such as an industrial There are about 70, divided into 4 dishwasher. teams so each team works together Interested residents of Old once a month. When the program Ottawa South are invited to a Page 12 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

LOCAL NEWS Old Ottawa South Studio Tour By Brenda Lee scenes, but by holding back laughter And yes, I am finally getting to will be available online at www. as Billy Crystal did his scenes as the point here… visiting an artist oldottawasouth.ca as well as on our I have always had an interest in the Miracle Max. in their actual space allows for this facebook page or at the Firehall as of behind the scenes details of a story. I recently went to the Jack Bush kind of background information, Sept. 7th. I am the person who watches all exhibit and was enthralled by the and allows an even more intimate Artists will be showing their the extra features on a DVD, and paintings, but also by the quotes experience, because you can actually work, but will also explain what admittedly have watched the Lord beside them, taken from Bush’s ask questions and interact with the inspires them, how they create, what of the Rings trilogy in its extended journals. Details like he burnt the artist. This is precisely why I love materials they use, the step-by-step version AND all of the extra features bacon when working on one piece studio tours and OSCA is proud to process and also will have stories and commentaries as well. This and his wife told him “cook or paint, present this opportunity to the whole about the work they are showing and is why I know things like, Viggo don’t do both” or that his wife told community. how it progressed. It is truly a rare Mortensen originally turned down him to remove some splotches on On Sunday, Sept.27th, from opportunity and one not to be missed. the part of Aragorn , but his son, a one piece but he didn’t, these things 11:00-5:00, artists and artisans in Brenda Lee is a self professed geek huge fan of the books, talked him are interesting to me. They provide Old Ottawa South will open up their and loves a detailed story, especially into it. Or that Mandy Patinkin a background that one would not spaces and allow the public to visit. if it provides details of a person’s life bruised a rib during the Princess necessarily have unless one knew There is no cost and it is a self- or inspirations. Bride, not in one of the sword fight Bush, or had visited his studio. guided tour. Maps and brochures

Tennis Club Controversy Comes To A Head! By Kate Jaimet that the club had discontinued lawn bowling a few years ago. A vote to secure the Ottawa After more than two hours of Tennis and Lawn Bowling lively discussion and debate, the Club’s non-profit status failed motion was put to a vote, which by a razor-thin margin this required a 2/3 majority to pass. summer. The final tally saw 331 votes Shareholders gathered at a cast in favour of the motion, special meeting on June 29th at and 181 votes against — a 65 the historic club on the Rideau % to 35% split, which was not River in Old Ottawa South to enough to carry the motion. vote on a motion that would The result is that the status have dissolved the Club’s share quo remains unchanged at the capital, in order to confirm OTLBC. The club continues its status as a not-for-profit to operate as a de-facto corporation under the modern not-for-profit, owned by Ontario Corporations Act. its shareholders. This is an At a packed meeting, many antiquated form of governance questions were raised as to the which was common when future structure and governance the club was incorporated in of the club, should the OTLBC 1939, but would no longer abandon its shareholder be permissible under current structure and instead become a Ontario law. Until now, the member-owned club. Several club has been “grandfathered past presidents and current in” and allowed to continue members spoke eloquently in operating as a de-facto not-for- favour of the motion, since it profit with shareholding capital. would ensure the OTLBC’s However, upcoming changes status as a not-for-profit and to the law will force the club bring it into compliance with to decide in the near future modern Ontario law. However, whether it intends to confirm others warned of doom if the its status as a non-profit by shareholding structure were dissolving its shares; or whether dismantled. In particular, one it intends to keep its shares and faction which is seeking to become a for-profit corporation. turn the club into a for-profit Either decision would require corporation fought vehemently a ratification by 2/3 of the against the motion. votes of shareholders. With the shareholders at a deadlock, it is difficult to see how this issue A bridge of opportunity “After more than will be resolved any time soon. Its irregular status also two hours ... the makes the club ineligible for Morning & Lunch Preschool Program motion was put to grants from the Provincial ages 2.5 to 4 years Trillium Foundation, which has a vote, which re- given thousands of dollars to Afterschool Program community-based tennis clubs around Ontario to upgrade children 4 to 9 years quired a 2/3 ma- their facilities. The Board of …children learning through active investigation. jority to pass.” Directors had hoped that if the ______motion passed, the club would 63 Evelyn Ave. (off Main St. near Pretoria Bridge) One disgruntled shareholder have been able to apply for such www.rainbowkidschool.ca Tel: 613-235-2255 and former lawn bowling grants to restore the historic member got up and left in club building. disgust, still bitter at the fact THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 13

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By Sue Neill a katsura, an ornamental pear, a New Trees on Bank Street Japanese lilac, a maple, and an elm. If the air feels fresher on Bank Street Thanks to Jennifer Shepherd from these days, it may be in part because the City of Ottawa who has been of eight new trees planted between working with the OSCA Traffic the bridges in Old Ottawa South and Safety Committee to make this by the City of Ottawa. Among the happen. trees planted are several red oaks,

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MPP’S REPORT Ontario Launches Public Consultations on Police Street Checks By Yasir Naqvi, MPP members of the public who may not are without bias, consistent, and be under investigation or witness to carried out in a manner that promotes I want to assure you that Ontario criminal activity into a database. public confidence. A new regulation does not support any practice where When done properly, street checks on street checks would also support police are stopping individuals can be a valuable tool for police in the province’s police officers by without reason, cause or for clear their efforts to help communities providing them with clear guidelines. policing purposes, simply to gather remain safe and secure. They can On July 28, 2015 we launched information. help police understand community an online questionnaire to solicit help develop new rules so the In June, as Minister of Community concerns and collect relevant feedback and advice from the practice of street checks is rights- Safety and Correctional Services, information that may help solve and public. I encourage everyone in the based and properly carried out - I announced that the Ontario prevent crime. community to participate, especially protecting individual Charter and government would move forward However, when done improperly, individuals who have experience with human rights, strengthening public on regulating street checks to ensure street checks can create harm street checks. Please visit ontario.ca/ accountability, and allowing for a fair and consistent approach and victimization for racialized safety to review and complete this a consistent and clearly defined throughout the province. individuals. Elements of document. approach for police across the Street checks happen when police discrimination, as well as random We are also holding public province when keeping our officers log their interactions with stops conducted without clearly consultations on street checks with communities safe. articulated police purposes, have community organizations, policing Public trust in police is essential Yasir Naqvi, MPP been associated with improper street partners, academics, civil liberty for building safer communities. We Ottawa Centre checks. organizations and members of the recognize that some forms of police Both the Canadian Charter of public. These consultations will ask street check practices erode that trust. Rights and Freedoms and Ontario’s for public input on: That is why we are moving forward Human Rights Code prohibit • The circumstances when police on putting in place practices to Here to discrimination on the grounds of may ask an individual for sustain and bolster trust while giving help you! race, national or ethnic origin, information; the police the tools they need to do colour, religion, sex, age, mental or • The rights of those being asked their work. physical disability, sexual orientation, for their information; Ensuring that all citizen or gender identity or expression. • How to enhance accountability interactions with the police in The province takes the protection mechanisms and training Ontario are consistent and respectful of human rights very seriously and requirements; and is part of our government’s plan to has zero tolerance for any form of • Data collection and retention. create a fair and inclusive society. Community Office marginalization or discrimination that 109 Catherine Street For more information, or to violates these rights. Public consultations are taking Ottawa, ON K2P 0P4 provide feedback please contact my T 613-722-6414 | F 613-722-6703 This is why Ontario is launching place in communities across the [email protected] Community Office at ynaqvi.mpp. public consultations on street province, including one in Ottawa in yasirnaqvimpp.ca [email protected] or 613-722-6414. b/yasirnaqvimpp | a@yasir_naqvi checks. We want to ensure that late August. I look forward to hearing from you. police interactions with the public These public consultations will

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Celebrating the New, Improved Brewer Pond

Help support the Project partners joined Capital Ward Councillor David Chernushenko and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson to unveil a In From the Cold Sunday new Brewer Park Pond Project sign at a special event held on Friday, July 10.The landlocked Brewer Park Pond and former artificial swimming hole is once again part of the Rideau River. Supper Program

“Many people deserve a big thank you for the long hours they have dedicated to returning Brewer Park Pond to Mary Beattie Hall a healthier, more natural state,” said Capital Ward Councillor David Chernushenko, a nearby resident. “Their 7 Fairbairn St. efforts will benefit not only Old Ottawa South, but the entire river system and the wildlife that depends on it.” Sunday, September 27, 6pm You can view the transformation of the Brewer Park Pond Restoration Project on the RVCA website at www.rvca. Tickets $15, call 613-730-5265 ca under Special Projects. THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 15

MAYOR’S REPORT Making the Most of Your School Year By Mayor Jim Watson your new surroundings as each Commuting in a new city can neighborhood hosts a vibrant and be a challenge and it is important Ottawa’s Universities and Colleges diverse array of restaurants, shops to be aware of your surroundings. welcome thousands of students and exciting venues to be discovered. Construction can cause congestion and staff each September. Some With these new experiences come and delays on small and long trips are returning to Ottawa, others are new responsibilities as well. If alike. Plan ahead by using the tools simply returning to school. For this is your first time living away on Ottawa.ca to see road closures or many students, this will be the first from home, you will need to get construction that may delay your trip. time living away from home, or in a acquainted with your new residence If you’d like to avoid traffic, I network and build relationships as different city. With so many changes and the household tasks that come encourage you to take advantage they will compliment and add to your and new experiences, it is important with it. Familiarizing yourself with of our city’s expansive network of academic experience. to get acquainted with your new Ottawa’s recycling and green bin public transit or multi-use pathways. Despite the many new challenges neighbourhood or city. program, as well as your garbage day For information on routes, maps or ahead, there are equally as many The National Capital Region collection schedule is an important fares visit OCTranspo.com opportunities. However, if you find is home to a number of historic first step. For new and returning students yourself having difficulties and not attractions, including the Parliament For more information about City alike, I wish you all the success in sure who to call or where to get Buildings, the Rideau Canal, the of Ottawa Services, visit the Service your academic pursuits. Furthermore, help, dial 2-1-1 to access reliable ByWard Market, the National Gallery Ottawa portion of Ottawa.ca or dial I suggest you welcome the information on the community and of Canada, and many wonderful 3-1-1 on your mobile device or opportunity to get involved in your social services available to you. local and national museums. Explore landline. community and city. Volunteer,

COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Road Projects Making Streets Safer For Everyone By Councillor David ing to Bronson Ave. just south of the Aylmer as well. I will communicate Chernushenko bridge over the Rideau Canal. The the exact dates and other details via alterations, approved several years my newsletter and a flyer to nearby ago and fine-tuned over the past eight residents. Various road projects in Old Ottawa months, will transform the way traf- South are making a positive differ- fic exits and enters Bronson to and Ossington Calming ence in calming speeds and enhanc- from Colonel By Dr. This is a daunt- Speaking of safety, the upcoming ing the overall streetscape. One of ing area, especially for walking and road and underground pipe replace- these projects was recently complet- cycling, so residents should welcome ment on Ossington Ave. between on most blocks. Secondly, ad-hoc ed, and two others will be underway changes to make it calmer and safer Bank St. and Grosvenor Ave. pro- construction of speed humps, as opin September. for all road and sidewalk users. vides an opportunity to introduce posed to incorporating them into a New designs will slow vehicles traffic calming measures. Local broader road renewal project, is very Sunnyside Ave. where various users cross paths, and studies show that this particular block expensive. Last year’s major redesign of better signage and road markings will suffers from higher traffic speeds I work with City staff to focus Sunnyside Ave. between Bronson be introduced. The biggest change, than most others in the area, a prob- limited traffic safety money where Ave. and Bank St. created more and however, will be the addition of a lem the road renewal can alleviate by the need is proven and where we can larger bulb-outs, narrowed some traffic light and pedestrian/cycling modestly narrowing the roadway and address problems as efficiently as of the travel lanes and introduced a crossing. When all is done, we should widening the sidewalks. possible. But I am always open to “chicane” — curves in the roadway see most if not all cyclists using the In addition, the block will get two looking at how we can best calm traf- created by parking and bulb-outs on bike lanes, rather than the sidewalks, speed humps. The design now com- fic on any street. alternating sides. These changes are and lower vehicle speeds will reduce monly used greatly reduces noise and having the desired effect of reduc- noise and spray. vibration compared to older, steeper 613-580-2487 ing vehicle speeds, which has been a As with many major road projects, speed “bumps,” so the impact to [email protected] serious issue as indicated by com- the work will require a temporary nearby residents should be entirely capitalward.ca munity consultations, and by multiple closure and detour for about two positive. accidents over the past decade that weeks in September or October. Inevitably, whenever speed humps provided tragic proof of the need. All Bronson northbound traffic that are installed on one street, residents A unique element of the street currently exits to the east to get to on other streets ask: “Why are there Ossington Avenue will be closed redesign was the introduction of Colonel By will be detoured via Sun- no speed humps on my block?” The from Bank Street to Grosvenor “rain gardens,” stormwater retention nyside and Seneca Aves. I know this answer is two-fold: Firstly, studies Avenue, for construction, until areas within some of the bulb-outs. will cause concern among some resi- show that speeding is often a per- Nov. 15th. The City will closely monitor these dents — I am one of them, because I ceived problem rather than a real one features to see how well the plants cycle through the Sunnyside/Seneca grow and whether they can survive intersection while commuting to City the challenging climate and roadside Hall. I’m aware of the challenges environment. Of course, we also of the four-way stops at Seneca and want to see how well the rain gardens Sunnyside, and of the importance of function as green infrastructure to Our OSS Business Directory Woodbine Place as a walking route to slow the rate at which stormwater is OPEN FOR BUSINESS Hopewell School. flows into City sewers. If this pilot Find the Directory at Safety is a top priority, so I am project proves successful, it could working with City staff to ensure www.oldottawasouth.ca lead to a wider rollout of soft land- >>> that the closure is as brief as pos- scaping as an attractive approach to sible (requiring some evening and handling rainwater. In a time of ac- weekend work) and with the police Participation celerating climate change, such tools to ensure heightened enforcement will be of enormous value to the city. is FREE of speed limits and stop signs. On weekdays during the closure, I expect Bronson Ave. to have full-time crossing guards at Some important changes are com- Sunnyside and Seneca and possibly Page 16 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

ARTS AND CULTURE Greely Teen Receives Sunny Liston Memorial Award

with other home schooled children Memorial Award recipients are writing a cheque to: as well as while taking Ottawa chosen by a board of Canterbury School of Speech and Drama High School teaching staff. The Sunny Liston Memorial Award training. Along the way singing award is given annually to keep the (for the Dramatic Arts) roles in her beloved musicals memory of comic Tricia Liston alive, c/o Vanessa Liston Marie blossomed while she was with the while supporting a worthy student. PO Box 361 city’s Suzart Productions theatre In 2004 Tricia took the stage name Masset, BC company. Supplemented by this, “Sunny” Liston, partly, as a salute V0T 1M0 she has become an accomplished to her Sunnyside Ave. roots, and vocalist through a series of excellent partly, for stage recognition based Sunny strived to make a difference instructors. This training continues. on the infamous 1960’s boxer Sonny by inviting lonely people to family On graduating from home schooling, Liston’s similar name. celebrations. Our family urges her move to Canterbury into its Tricia was a graduate of Hopewell you to try to improve the life of at Dramatic Arts program was a Public School, the Ottawa School of least one person who suffers from smooth transition. She has since Speech and Drama and Canterbury mental illness, anyway you can or by enjoyed playing a wide variety of High School where she attended reaching out to the marginalised. roles there that explored every genre. their acclaimed Drama program. Of particular note is a project After graduation she was off to the Gerry Liston is retired from the that began in the closing weeks bright lights of Toronto and into Department of National Defence. He and wife Pat moved to OOS in 1975 Lauren Welchner receives the Sunny of the 2013/2014 school year, the Theatre program at George where their two daughters Vanessa Liston Memorial Award. picked up steam over the summer, Brown College. She attended and culminated with a successful Humber College, honing her skills and Tricia were born and raised. PHOTO BY CANTERBURY HIGH SCHOOL STAFF four performance run in October in Comedy Writing while taking of this past school year. A total Second City Improvisational classes By Gerry Liston student production she and where she won a coveted spot in two colleagues collaborated to their conservatory program. At On 26 June Canterbury High School select and adapt a suitable play Second City, on the conclusion of student Lauren Welchner, received (“Yesteryear”, by playwright - her graduating performance, her the 2nd Tricia “Sunny Liston Joanna McClelland Glass), order instructor stated it was the first time Memorial Award”. In keeping with the rights, select and incorporate in all his years teaching, that the the awards guidelines, Lauren is a appropriate public domain songs, audience had ever given the show graduating Canterbury student who create the choreography, run a standing ovation. With club work has shown dedication to and high auditions and call-backs, rehearse, ahead, a promising career was on the achievement in the Dramatic Arts, produce sets and costumes, obtain horizon and the world was her oyster. along with a demonstrated interest piano accompaniment and deal with Tricia “Sunny” Liston died and talent in multiple areas of theatre a host of other details. Finally the suddenly, alone in her Toronto arts. As required, she is also planning ordeal was over and “Yesteryear, The apartment in early February 2014 of to pursue post-secondary studies in Musical” was born. A happy Lauren a liver disorder. She was discovered this field. sang in the production. March 4th, 2014. She had been Lauren became enamoured with This fall she’s off to the diagnosed as Bipolar in 2008. theatre at the tender age of six Canadian College of Performing Bipolarism is sometimes referred to while watching musicals with her Arts in Victoria B.C. A gifted as bipolar affective disorder or manic grandma. She soon announced improvisational performer as depression. It is a mental illness, “My life will not be complete until well, she hopes to fit in some characterized by elevated mood or I’m in a musical.” Home schooled Improvisational theater work with mania swings that alternate with through grade eight by her mom, a one of a host of Victoria groups. In periods of depression. These episodes former teacher, Lauren had many the long term her performance goals can impair a person’s ability to opportunities to perform in plays are, Musicals, Plays, Film, TV and function in ordinary situations. It was Comic Tricia “Sunny” Liston, Circa ultimately Broadway. a tragic end to a talented performer. 2004. Well done Lauren and A friend would comment “sometimes PHOTO BY VANESSA LISTON MARIE continued success in the candle that is twice as bright your career aspirations! burns half as long”. Donations if desired, can be made The Sunny Liston to help other aspiring students by THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 17

Local Community Choir Puts Out the Call For New Members By Debbie Rose, Soprano, ate the support that Arthur McGregor Vocal placement sessions for away, come on by, meet others in Rideau Chorale and Wendy Moore gave to the OFC Rideau Chorale will take place on your community, and sing out! Tuesday Choirs and wish them all the Saturday, September 26 and on Rideau Chorale will meet weekly best for the future. Thank you, Arthur Tuesday, September 29, at South- on Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Rideau Chorale, led by the wonder- and Wendy! Your efforts will live on minster United Church, 15 Aylmer at Southminster United Church, start- fully talented musical director Roland through Rideau Chorale. Avenue, just off Bank Street at the ing on October 6, to rehearse Carmi- Graham, is looking for additional Roland Graham is well-known in Rideau Canal. The purpose of these na Burana, and will present the con- members, especially tenors, in an- the community as Director of Music informal sessions, which should last cert, which will include two pianists, ticipation of presenting the modern, for Southminster United Church and no more than 10 minutes per person, four soloists and three percussionists, high-energy Carmina Burana, by as Artistic Director of the Doors Open is to allow potential choristers to meet in the sanctuary of Southminster on Carl Orff, in February 2016. for Music at Southminster noon- Roland and to allow him to determine February 6, 2016. Previously known as the OFC hour concert series. Roland’s vision the vocal quality and pitch of individ- Re-discover the joy of singing and Tuesday Choirs, which presented for Rideau Chorale, in addition to ual singers so that he can place them the challenge of developing your Vivaldi’s Gloria in December 2014 presenting beautiful pieces of music in the proper section (soprano, alto, musical skills. Become a part of the and the Fields of Gold concert in June to the public, is to provide mentor- tenor or bass). Please contact Roland Rideau Chorale community! of this year to enthusiastic audiences, ship and opportunities for choristers at [email protected] to book the Old Ottawa South-based commu- to develop their musical skills, such a time for the placement session Debbie Rose sings soprano with nity choir has been renamed follow- as sight reading and vocal instruction, Whether you want to try choral Rideau Chorale, formerly the Ot- ing the unfortunate closure of the from beginners to intermediate to singing for the first time or you wish tawa Folklore Tuesday Choirs, led by Ottawa Folklore Centre. Roland and more advanced levels. to get back into it after some time Roland Graham. the rest of Rideau Chorale appreci-

A Vintage Piano and Seven Concerts on the series website - www.mprs.ca - Music in the Glebe, the Southminster along with biographies of each artist, Church office (call 613.730.6874 for complete concert programs, sound hours), the Leading Note on Elgin clips and videos. These concerts Street, and online through the series will offer a perfect opportunity website. Admission for most concerts for music lovers to experience the is $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, $15 newly restored grand piano as it was for students, and a series pass can be intended to perform: serving elite purchased for only $120 ($100 for pianists playing selections of the most seniors, $40 for students). See the exquisite repertoire ever written. website for more information. Tickets are on sale at Compact

Only at The 9’ Heintzman concert grand piano at Southminster United Church.

By Roland Graham, Artistic of classical, jazz, choral, vocal, and Director DOFMS & MPRS alternative concerts, of 45 minutes duration, with admittance by freewill offering. Details of the fall series may This past summer, classical music be found online at the Southminster fans around Ottawa rallied in support website. See Us for Your Back-to-School Needs! of an ambitious fundraising drive to The Master Piano Recital Series restore the legendary 9’ Heintzman presents full-length concerts every concert grand piano at Southminster six/seven weeks over the same United Church, located at Bank St period, and is devoted to exceptional 16 oz Drinking Jar and the Rideau Canal. Word of the young classical piano talent from project was spread online in June, and ON SALE FOR Canada and abroad. The 2015/16 through the Indiegogo crowd-funding season will present seven concerts website, over $20,000 was raised in featuring a spectacular lineup of ONLY $1.25 just under a month. artists, beginning on September 19th WHILE QUANTITIES LAST The piano, which is privately with MPRS returning artist Charles owned but resides permanently at REG. PRICE: $2.69 Richard-Hamelin in an all-Chopin Southminster, was shipped to the recital. Item #4250-704 Pianos Bolduc factory in St-Joseph- Mr. Richard-Hamelin will be de-Beauce, Qc, where it underwent competing in the Chopin International 736 Bank St. at Second 613 234-6353 a complete structural refurbishment, Piano Competition later this fall, CapitalHH@GlebeHH restoring the 110-year-old instrument which is among the world’s most to its original glory. Now back in prestigious music events, giving those Ottawa, local technicians have been who didn’t hear him in his recent Looking for new furniture and home accessories? working overtime to prepare the Ottawa International Chamber Music instrument for the coming season’s Festival concert another chance to Now is the time to buy from exciting program of concerts preview his exceptional talents. The bulk of the support for the 40% to 80% o the regular price! The series’ closing gala concert restoration effort came from attendees on June 11 will feature Simone  of the Doors Open For Music at Shop early for best selection Dinnerstein, who, in 2007, made Southminster (DOFMS) weekly noon  Limited quantity available international headlines in the hour concert series and the Master  music world by self producing an New weekly arrivals Piano Recital Series (MPRS), both award winning recording of Bach’s  Only until September 30th of which are becoming increasingly Goldberg Variations, which was known and respected fixtures in subsequently released by the Telarc Ottawa’s cultural landscape. record label and ranked No. 1 on the The DOFMS series is presented U.S. Billboard Classical Charts for by Southminster United Church, several weeks. on Wednesdays weekly, from 757 Bank Street 613.851.5895 The full MPRS lineup is presented September to June, featuring an array Page 18 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

FAITH NEWS

Trinity Anglican Update

Trinity Anglican Church on Bank St. at Cameron Ave., with the big mural on the brick wall. PHOTO BY BRENDA SMALL

By Brenda Small You will probably find just what you transportation assistance. (613-733- that the life of a student or young are looking for and more. The sale 7536) adult is rough and money can be Sunday Church services will resume will be held in the church hall, so rain Back to Church Sunday is tight, so Open Table offers a free at Trinity Anglican Church, 1230 or shine you’ll have fun shopping. September 27th. Especially this day, home-cooked meal and the space to Bank St. on Sunday, August 30, Friday, September 11th, 7:00- church members are invited to bring make some new friends to students at 8:00am and 10:00am. During 9:00pm. Grapevine will have a a friend, neighbour, co-worker, or and young adults. If you want the summer we shared services Welcome Back Youth party for Jr. maybe someone they just met at the leftovers, BYOT (Bring Your Own with Ascension Church, with July and Sr. Youth with pizza, ice-cream, bus stop. After the service, we will Tupperware). Doors open at 5:30, at Trinity and most of August at and games at Trinity. celebrate with cake and ice-cream. food is served at 6:00, and doors are Ascension. There is church school Our monthly seniors’ luncheons Our first Messy Church of the year open until 8 pm. Vegetarian options at the 10:00 service. Families with will resume September 24th at will be Saturday, October 25th from are always provided. babies and toddlers are welcome. 11:00am. The last Thursday of the 4-6 pm. Messy Church is an all-ages Trinity Anglican Church is at the Trinity is taking part in the month, seniors are invited to worship worship with storytelling, music, arts corner of Bank St. and Cameron Ave. Old Ottawa South Porch Sale on with Rev. Arran and enjoy a sit-down and crafts, followed by fellowship - the one with the big mural on the September 12th, from 9:00 to 1:00. meal with warm fellowship. Rides and a meal. This is a really great brick wall, by the #1 bus stop. For can be arranged for those who need event. more information about Trinity check Open Table Carleton will start out www.trinityottawa.ca or call Sunday, October 11th. We know 613-733-7536.

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Sunnyside Wesleyan Sunday Worship Church Services at 9:00 a.m. and • Art Classes 58 Grosvenor Avenue 11:00 a.m., Children’s • Learn to Skate (at Sunnyside) program offered during • Martial Arts worship services. • Dance St Margaret Mary Mass Sunday at 10:30 • Swimming Lessons Catholic Church a.m. and • Weights and Cardio 7 Fairbairn (corner of Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. • Yoga, Pilates, Sunnyside) Boot Camps • Sports Trinity Anglican Church From Sept. 13 Holy • Preschoolers 1230 Bank St Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. and • Older Adults (at Cameron Ave) 10:00 a.m. with Church School & Choir. Southminster United (September 6 at St. Giles) Discover a world of activities in your Church Then From Sept. 13 neighbourhood! 15 Aylmer Avenue starting regular Sunday (at Bank & the Canal) Worship & Kids Church at 10:30 a.m.

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MUSIC

John Allaire Drops a New Album

John at the annual OSCA Art in the Park Event. PHOTO BY TOM ALFÖLDI By Brenda Lee winners alike trade songs, stories and career album - a solo effort called Ottawa CityFolk Festival has asked laughs with Allaire in a warm and South of Solitude - this September. Allaire to release the album at one of Those of you who know international intimate atmosphere. And bring a few The title harkens to Allaire’s move his two shows at the festival, which award-winning singer-songwriter dollars for the “Good Karma” hat and from the big city to a log house in the is being held for the first time at John Allaire have probably already to purchase a CD of these travelling woods near Winchester, and all the Lansdowne Park September 16-20. been to The Allaire Show, which troubadours. It is probably the only introspective reflections that come Allaire has played with musicians is every Saturday at Quinn’s Ale place in Ottawa that you can actually with life change. “My last album such as The Black Crowes, Snoop House in OOS. It is there that John purchase good karma! in 2013 was a collaboration with Dogg, Blue Rodeo, Donovan and hosts his now infamous songwriter You may also have seen John at some 30 other musicians. This time Steve Earle, to name a few. This time showcase from 3pm-5pm, bringing the annual OSCA Art in Windsor it’s all me. I play everything, write he will saddle up his brand of folk in songwriters from all over the Park Event, where he has been our everything and recorded it in my rock next to Lucinda Williams and world (Pittsburgh, Vancouver, NYC, headline act for three years running. home studio out in the woods. Dean Wilco. Check the CityFolk website Toronto, Edmonton and beyond). If Allaire, an OOS favourite for many Watson of Gallery Studios in the for exact times and dates, and also you haven’t seen the show, pop in years and ex-frontman for Canada’s Glebe produced, mixed and mastered check out John’s website johnallaire. and see JUNO and Grammy award indie darlings The Town Cryers in it. So really, it’s a two-man effort. com. the 80s and 90s, is releasing his 16th That’s it!”

To make a difference, you need to create practical solutions. That was my goal when I worked for the Elect / Élisez CATHERINE United Nations, co-founded a charity to protect human rights, and taught at the Munk School of Global Affairs. I am tired of divisive partisan politics. Knocking on over 50,000 doors in our riding I have heard your priorities: support for middle-class families, more jobs MCKENNA and stronger businesses, respect for the public service, FEDERAL LIBERAL CANDIDATE LIBÉRALE and a more liveable and sustainable Ottawa. We can CANDIDATE FÉDÉRALE only do these things by bringing a new way of working to Parliament. I will work as hard as I can to improve the lives of everyone in our community.

Le changement passe par des solutions pratiques. C’était mon but quand j’ai travaillé pour les Nations Unies, cofondé un organisme caritatif pour la protection des droits de la personne et enseigné à l’École Munk des Affaires internationales. Je suis fatiguée de la politique de division. Après avoir frappé à plus de 50 000 portes dans notre circonscription, j’ai entendu vos priorités : soutien aux familles de la classe moyenne, plus d’emplois et des entreprises prospères, respect pour la fonction publique et une ville d’Ottawa plus vivable et plus durable. Nous ne pourrons y arriver qu’en apportant une nouvelle façon de fonctionner au Parlement. Je travaillerai aussi fort que possible pour améliorer la vie de tous dans notre communauté.

www.catherinemckenna.ca 613.728.2015 /McKenna.Ottawa Authorized by the Official Agent for Catherine McKenna . offi[email protected] 1098b rue Somerset St. Ouest/West @cathmckenna Autorisé par l’agent officiel de Catherine McKenna. Page 20 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

A Dozen Years of Hip Hop in Brewer Park

Julia Gutsik will be teaching a children’s dance workshop on Saturday, September 12.

PHOTO BY JAMES PARK By Ashley Chapman children can come and use the paints, . c o m make prints and create visual art. New arrivals! Did you know that Ottawa’s first The [dance] crew battles are also a

. c o h r a n e p t Come in for a preview of fabulous legal graffiti wall is right here in Old favourite for all ages. With live mu- w new fall fashions and browse Ottawa South? If you head to the sic, food and artisan vendors, there’s through the great bargains. south-west corner of Brewer Park, lots to keep everyone involved and All summer items are 70% off. you’ll find yourself on the beauti- engaged.” ful banks of the Rideau River and Many past festival-goers favou- See you at the Old Ottawa South staring up at colourful, often visually rite events will return this year. The Porch Sale, Saturday, September 12. arresting murals. They cover the vast OG 500 Poetry Slam on Thursday under-expanse of Dunbar Bridge, night, presented in partnership with the Bronson Street overpass dividing Carleton’s Graduate Student Asso- Brewer Park from Carleton Univer- ciation, brings together some of the sity. region’s top performers competing If you’ve never made this particu- for a cash prize. The dance battles lar trek, there’s no better time than on Friday and Saturday attract www.theclothessecret.com the annual House of PainT festival, b-boys and b-girls from across the country also competing for recogni- Mon. - Wed.: 10 - 5:30 • Thurs. & Fri.: 10 - 7 • Sat.: 10 - 5 • Sun.: 11 - 5 the fast-growing urban arts and 613-730-9039 1136 Bank Street (1 1/2 blocks south of Sunnyside) Ottawa ON K1S 3X6 culture festival celebrating its twelfth tion and prizes. Friday night’s Rock year under the bridge. From Sep- the House concert brings the best tember 9 to 13, the popular festival of local and international hip hop showcases the four elements of hip talent. New events this year include hop: DJing, MCing, graffiti art and the expanded children’s program- urban dance. While a few events are ming and beat battles between local happening at satellite locations, most beat-makers, co-presented with the of the concerts, dance battles, live Ottawa Beat League. Throughout the graffiti and children’s activities will weekend, over 60 graffiti artists will take place in Brewer Park. be busy transforming the underside The Dunbar Bridge is central of the overpass, and then the Knowl- to the event’s grassroots origin. It edge Conference on Sunday at Arts began in 2003 when the City ap- Court (2 Daly Ave) combines panel proved the location as a Free Zone discussions, master classes, work- for Legal Art. “That was the genesis shops and a keynote address to close of the House of PainT festival,” says the five-day festival. festival executive director Patrick Although not a graffiti artist him- McCormack. “[It was] a celebration self, McCormack has some insight of the successful lobby.” into why the Old Ottawa South loca- In the years since it’s moved from tion was chosen twelve years ago boom box to full sound system, and for the city’s first legal art zone. The from cardboard boxes to a brand factors include wall size, even light new Indiegogo-funded mobile dance distribution and a relative absence of floor. Recent years have seen big sun spots. “Being under a bridge,” he name MCs like Shad, Maestro Fresh says, “it’s sheltered.” Wes and Jean Grae take the stage at As such, it’s also the perfect place the river’s edge; it’s now one of the for a festival. So rain or shine, wan- capital’s fastest growing community der down to the south-west corner of events. Brewer Park and be one of the first But the festival isn’t only for to try out the new dance floor. people already acquainted with or Visit houseofpaint.ca for sched- immersed in hip hop culture. On Sat- ules, ticket information and event urday, for example, the main event locations. under Dunbar Bridge is free and Ashley Chapman is a hip hop enthu- entirely family friendly—something siast and freelance writer and editor that’s important to McCormack. who lives in the neighbourhood. “Workshops will be offered for kids to explore dance, visual art, spoken word poetry, DJing and more,” he explains. “The Ottawa Art Gallery Art Tent will be onsite throughout the day, and families with young THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 21

A “Train” of Buses at Lansdowne LOVE where you LIVE

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A line of articulated buses waiting to pick up people on a game day at Lansdowne, June 22, 2015.

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QuiltCo Quilt show 46 MasOn Terrace, rIdeau Gardens at the Glebe Community Centre Quiet, low-traffic location just steps to the Canal! Terrace doors lead to party-size deck and lovely garden, fireplace, new gas furnace, sideentry Sat and Sun, Sept 26th and 27th to well-lit finished basement with new bath offers income generating potential. 10am to 4pm

34 HOPewell avenue, Old OTTawa sOuTH Just steps to Bank Street shops and community school! This deceptively spacious 4 bedroom home offers high ceilings, stained glass accents, hardwood floors, 2 baths, This quilt - made by Deirdre - is called Blooming Hexagons and was modern family size kitchen and sun-splashed garden and deck. quite a challenge. PHOTO BY DEIRDRE MCQUILLAN Too Hot for Quilting? By Deirdre McQuillan and many quilts have been made for the Hospice at May Court, CHEO, Yes, it has been much too hot for Victoria Quilts, Womens’ Shelters quilting but despite that there is a and more. under cOnsTrucTIOn group of quilters in town who are QuiltCo is putting on a Quilt show doing just that. They are finishing off at the Glebe Community Centre on 52 kInGs landInG PrIvaTe 174 GleBe avenue Saturday and Sunday, September Estate Sale – priced aggressively to sell! Only 4 units left! 1700-2310 sq' with quilts, putting sleeves on them (to Freehold executive townhome with fireplace, underground parking and roof hang them), putting labels on them 26th and 27th. The show runs from fireplace, hardwood floors, 2 1/2 baths. top terrace. Concrete construction! and generally behaving like worker 10am to 4pm both days. There will bees. Why? be vendors from near and far, prizes This group is called QuiltCo and to be had and wonderful quilts to see is made up of 33 quilters, many of AND buy. Free parking at Corpus whom live or have lived in Old Ot- Christi School, Third & Lyon. The Judy tawa South and who meet at Trinity Pantry Tea Room will also be open. Faulkner Anglican Church. This group has Hope to see you there. Broker been together for almost 30 years Deirdre McQuillan is a resident of and has made thousands of quilts. 613.231.4663 [email protected] OOS and has been quilting for 25 The group supports many charities Preview listings at HomesInOttawa.com years. Page 22 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

DESIGN DILEMMAS

(Left) Moveable restaurant seating. (Right) The second floor of an old farm house. (lower Left) A modern structure in Bratislava. PHOTOS BY VANESSA RIDDELL

Austrian Inspiration

RETIRED? Come learn with us! Carleton University’s Learning in Retirement program By Vanessa Riddell as well as its central church, The in Canada right now are ubiquitous offers a non‐credit lecture series Stephan’s Dome which is a gothic here in Vienna. in a wide range of subjects, As our family traveled to Austria structure. Vienna’s latest heyday It is great to see the grandeur taught by experienced lecturers. this summer, I thought I would use was during the turn of the century. of such old buildings. It is also this space to bring to you some Architects and furniture designers wonderful and unexpected to see Register for the design ideas and images that we like Joseph Hoffman, Thonet, modern structures. Vienna’s new artists Gustave Klimt and the public library and learning centre Fall 2015 Sessions today! encountered while away. We spent most of our time in Wiener Werkstate as well as the by architect Zaha Hadid is an style of Jugendstil were all from impressive structure build over For information or to register: Vienna, a beautifully maintained city with lots of parks and green this time and originated in this top of an open subway tunnel as carleton.ca/linr space and an interesting mixture of city. Large wood parquet floors, as this city is strapped for space. The 613-520-2600 ext. 1756 very modern buildings sandwiched well as curved Thonet bentwood building itself is amazing. www. between mostly baroque buildings chairs, popular elements of design dezeen.com Another amazing modern space is the Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom. It’s top floor restaurant has a ceiling that looks like the sky is on fire which reflects out of the floor to ceiling

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Think Before you Tag: Tagging is Vandalism

The Pritchard’s garage on Riverdale is vandalized several times a year.

PHOTO BY SHEENA PRITCHARD

By Paige Raymond Kovach neighbours, we don’t have enemies, It’s the quick and repetitive writing, important to report it. and I have no one we suspect,” she painting or “bombing” of a word, If you see graffiti vandalism hap- Sheena and Joe Pritchard own a said. “I think it must happen pretty name, symbol or acronym that may pening, it is considered a crime in garage that faces Riverdale Avenue, late at night when there is no one in or may not contain letters, numbers, progress and can be reported immedi- while their home is a street away. the street. There’s even a street light or symbols. ately by calling 613-230-6211. The senior couple’s garage has been down there, and they are in plain According to police, community If you have concerns your teen plagued by graffiti tagging for several sight.” members play a vital role in keeping is involved in graffiti, talk to him/ years. The vandalism mars their Joe paints over the tagging several their neighbourhoods graffiti free. her about it. Our youth need to learn beautiful terraced garden, and it is times a year. Neighbours have of- Graffiti vandals want their work to be to respect themselves and the com- cruel to do this to an elderly couple fered to paint their garage for them, seen. Prompt cover-up/removal is the munity they live in and know that who wake up to this mess that they but they refuse to take any help. most effective method of combating graffiti on private or public property then have to clean up. Yet the tagging continues. the problem. If graffiti is covered-up/ is illegal and disrespectful. For more Sheena has reported each incident What can we, as a community, do removed quickly, future acts of graf- details on what parents can do, visit of tagging to the Ottawa Police. It is about it? fiti are discouraged. Also, the sooner www.ottawapolice.ca and search for a long list. According to the Ottawa Police removal is attempted the easier it is the “Ottawa Police Graffiti Manage- “We’re not fighting with our website, tagging is the most common to remove the graffiti. When you see ment Program”. type of graffiti in the Ottawa area. graffiti in your neighbourhood it is

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TASTY TIDBITS FROM TRILLIUM BAKERYY

By Jocelyn LeRoy ries of local First Nations, and taught me how to paddle a canoe The Night “White Pine Nellie” to me; and walk in the forest without “April’s Escape” to everybody making a sound. By the light of Breath of the else. These names belong to my our kerosene lamps, my mother well-seasoned canoe, which has created artful finishing touches survived windstorms, downbursts, for my father’s hand-made tables, Forest four-foot waves and the legendary chairs, beds. She cooked on a evils lurking in the Ottawa River. woodstove transported across the My canoe even took a solo lake on boards balanced between flight high above the beach at Lac two canoes. (To this day, I love LaPeche during a sudden summer building a perfect woodpile: solid, hailstorm with near-hurricane- windproof, rot-proof, dry as dead force winds. Scrambling out of bones.) my steamy hot car, I saw my Lying awake on this first night, canoe was gone! But soon I found I feel on my forehead a hint of it, 200 yards downwind on shore a breeze wafting through the and with a gash that pierced the window-screen. Then another bottom. caressed my face as if fairies were That was then. Now, with playing with tiny paintbrushes everything repaired, I arrive this over my skin. (Read “Findhorn”, July at Source Lake, where once if you think this is silly.) I become more the magic happens. I lower enthralled with this sensation and White Pine Nellie onto the gritty the peace and the silence. Tonight, shore. I look around, drawing in a unlike some others, there are no deep breath. mice frolicking in the cabin. I A whisky-jack trills high in the hear no snapping of traps when pines. Two curious loons glide to- the mice run away with their ward me; another loon calls from prizes of peanut-buttered bread. afar. The nearby loons rise up in I sink into the mattress and drift the water and send their tremolo off to sleep, dreaming only of a responses over the shimmering breeze caressing my face. sapphire expanse of the lake. This My first morning is golden. song still gives me goosebumps. It’s hot again. My canoe and I The loons repeatedly call to their slip into the glassy water where, PHOTO BY BRIAN MALTMAN friends. Finally there’s an answer under the dock, the ancient snap- – a single clear unenthusiastic ping turtle Hubert lives. It takes note. courage to creep slowly down the In the heat. dock ladder into the chilly deep Living and Working After loading up my canoe with knowing who is patrolling his ter- groceries and other necessities ritory. Hubert is huge, but today in and parking my car alongside the he looks placid. Old Ottawa South few others, I shove off from the The lake is still: no passing sandy shore. I breathe in the faint boats, not even a ripple. All is as scent of pine and cedar. The air silent as the boulders beneath the is soft. Dipping my fingers in the surface. I notice that recent Spring water, I feel an icy ripple shoot rains have boosted the water level up my arm. It’s mid-July, and the a few inches, allowing me to ex- water is well below 20ºC. plore dangerously rocky shallows “Back to the Source” is painted behind a little island full of iris. in bold black letters on my broth- Two loons fishing the shoreline er’s T-shirt that he wears at our swim close to my canoe; they are 65-year-old log cabin in Algon- unruffled by my presence. I peer Andrew Carter Sales Representative quin Park. His other T-shirt boasts into the clear water and marvel “5-star accommodation (including at the patterns of thousands of [email protected] 613.231.4663 moon).” With a bit of a stretch, stones, imagining them tumbling this phrase describes our primitive from a melting glacier. but comfortable, decidedly unique Here comes a family of mer- gansers with their little “punk hair (613) 824-0441 cabin. We who come here as often as peaks” alert. The babies practice we can (not often enough) feel standing up and flapping their we’ve come back to the source wings. As if this day had been indeed. Our roots. Our centre. designed for my pleasure and Who we are beneath the trappings relaxation, I let myself delight Tailored insurance solutions for: of city life such as careers and ob- in the sounds and colours of my • Older or heritage homes ligations of parenthood. A feeling retreat from city life. I feel the • Custom built homes of all-is-well, even if it isn’t. powerful healing of nature at its • High value homes This three-mile-long lake is most serene. • Cottage or rural properties deep and cold, spring-fed and Tonight I will lie down at the is the source of the Madawaska end of this gentle day and give River. thanks for my colourful life. And

Home, Tenants, Cottage Marine I feel that I grew up here, a feel the soft night breeze once Condominium child of the woods, although in more. reality I spent more time in the GREG STRAHL, CIP Jocelyn Leroy has been the own- [email protected] city than I did with my forest er/manager of Trillium Bakery in Auto Life Travel Proud life-long resident friends, real and imaginary. My of Old Ottawa South Old Ottawa South since 1980. father taught me useful survival Let us earn your trust PalladiumInsurance.ca skills, read me stories and histo- THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 25

TRILLIUM RECIPES

Homemade Wildberry Pie Directions You’ve just come home from 1. Pick the forest bits out of 5 or hours on your hands and knees 6 cups of hand-picked berries. picking wild berries growing 2. Mix gently with sugar and along abandoned railway tracks. starch to thicken juices. Still sweating from the hot 3. Dump into 9-inch prepared summer sun, you imagine the pie shell. fruits of your labour bubbling 4. Three options for topping: over the edge of the pie-pan. 5. Oat crumble (combine ingredients specified above); or Ingredients 6. Roll out 10-inch pie-dough 5 or 6 cups of hand-picked wild top. Place. Crimp edges; or berries 7. Make lattice from pie dough. 1 cup sugar Brush with egg wash. 2015 Football 2 or 3 tbsp starch 8. Bake at 350ºF for 30 – 40 Oat crumble top: 2 cups oats, min. until golden and bubbly. brown sugar to taste, starch, Schedule small cubes butter Or rolled pie-dough top: 10-inch Or lattice top: pie dough, egg wash (1 beaten egg, 2 tsp water) September 6 vs Waterloo 1:00pm Home Opener POETRY Weekend Friends Lac Vert By Susan McMaster By Susan McMaster September 19 vs Toronto When they leave, the lake The fog on the lake 1:00pm sharpens, clears so much like the press as if we’d turned the lens of your skin on mine on your father’s binoculars. Homecoming Hills step closer, water flashes a tender lie in our faces and we lie back, of captured light lyric unashamed stare sleepily at loons, the other shore. October 3 @ 1:00pm But metaphors like these “Alone at last,” you say, have been so often pulled vs Ottawa @ TD Place tipping your hat over your eyes, through poetry’s eye but together at last is how it feels, I hardly dare describe gathered into the bay except for you alone with the rocks and the pines the tremble of your skin and the crows crak-crakking so much louder how it ripples like mine than minutes before under yours, under mine Tickets available @ capitaltickets.ca when we called Goodbye, goodbye to weekend friends. how dusk and mist blend water into sky Now we doze on the beach, October 9 vs York absorbed under a comforter of hazy clouds, 7:00pm lulled by the whoosh and buzz Friday Night Lights of fly and wind.

Through half-closed lids you swing closer, recede into the burn of sun from sand – October 24 vs Guelph forward and back – forward and back – 1:00pm with the loolooloo of waves. Play for Pink I surge, retreat, fall into dream, Susan McMaster is the author matching the dance of some 20 poety books and re- with my own sleepy drift – cordings, many centred in OOS and the beautiful Ottawa Valley.

alone – From “Paper Affair: Poems together – Selected & New” (Black Moss, [email protected] | 613-520-2600 x 5511 at last and 2010). all one. Page 26 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

green plus blue makes grey

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FILM REVIEW Preview of the Ottawa International Animation Festival include a juried competition for Best Canadian Student Animated Film, along with a career fair and the awards ceremony on Saturday, September 19 th at St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts (310 St. Patrick). The career fair attracts the leading animation schools (e.g. Algonquin College, Sheridan College). The OIAF also plays host to a large name a few. industry conference, which brings Students are invited to register talent from the major animation for a Toon Apprentice Day at the studios to Ottawa. National Gallery of Canada on The OIAF events coincide with Friday, September 18 th (9:30-14:30). La Nuit Blanche, also on September Advance registration is required by 19. St. Brigid’s is one stop on this calling the OIAF at (613) 232-8769. all-night celebration of the arts. (For A weekend pass to the OIAF is further information, check out http:// $120 and a six-pack of tickets costs nbog.ca) $65. Student rates are also available. “The Simpsons Couch Gag” by Oscar winner Sylvain Chomet, is in The artistic director for the OIAFF, Tickets can be obtained at www. competition at the Ottawa International Animation Festival. Chris Robinson, interviewed by The animationfestival.ca OSCAR, said Ottawa has been at the centre for Canadian animated films Tony Wohlfarth is an Ottawa-based The screenings take place By Tony Wohlfarth since the days of Norman McLaren freelance film writer and critic. He September 16 th -20 th at Arts Court at the National Film Board. Today, is currently covering the Toronto th (2 Daly) and the National Gallery of This month, Ottawa is hosting the 11 the nation’s capital is home to many International Film Festival on behalf Canada (380 St. Patrick). The OIAF edition of the Ottawa International of the leading Canadian animation of The Oscar. is the largest animation event in Animation Festival (OIAF). The studios: Mercury Filmworks, PIP North America. 2015 fest is screening 147 of the best Animation, and Victory Arts, to animated films from 23 countries. Highlights of the five-day festival

Blue Dot Movement Meets with David Suzuki By O. Todd si encyclical emphasizes that climate political support for a movement that declaration and now it is the time for and Kimberly Todd and the natural environment belong will change the course of Canada’s Ottawa to step up. To learn more and to all and that access to drinking future. become part of the movement, visit water is a fundamental human right, The Blue Dot Movement takes its our website at http://bluedot.ca and In Canada, in our national anthem, which closely mirrors the Blue Dot name for the way the Earth is seen “like” our Facebook page at Blue Dot and with much Canadian pride, Movement’s declaration for the from space, as seen in the photograph Movement Ottawa. we actually sing about our “true right to a healthy environment. The taken in 1972 by NASA’s Apollo north strong and free,” and, when Blue Dot Movement was started in 17 spacecraft. The ultimate aim we do, what comes to mind are November, 2014 by David Suzuki is an amendment to the Canadian Canada’s abundant natural resources, LEBE and the David Suzuki Foundation. Charter of Rights and Freedoms, its bounties, our clean lakes, rivers, (The only other national organization guaranteeing each and every C streams and wide open spaces with IDEO to take such a stand in Canada is Canadian their right to a healthy wild animal life. This is our Canadian Ecojustice, formerly the Sierra Legal environment. The movement VINTERNATIONAL identity in the world. However, sadly, Defense Fund.) is about the right to clean air, Canada is almost at the bottom of 30 Years Building a Early this summer, Ottawa’s safe food and clean water for 30 Years Building a the list of the OECD (Organization Treasure for both Chapter of the Blue Dot Movement all Canadians. This grassroots CinephilesTreasure and forthe both everyday for Economic Co-operation and was fortunate to be present at David movement has more than 75,000 Cinephiles and Moviegoerthe everyday Moviegoer Development) developed countries Suzuki’s book signing of Letters to people in its ranks and more insofar as environmental success my Grandchildren. The event was than 55 communities across the Larger and More Diverse is concerned. Our government is Larger Collectionsand More Diverse hosted by Octopus Books and it country. The Blue Dot Movement simply not an active player on the than onlineCollections and cable was a veritable success. The Ottawa is gaining strength and the call to than online and cable services international scene at this point in services Blue Dot Movement was honoured protect the people and places we time. OVER 15,000 TITLES to meet and speak with Dr. Suzuki love is being answered. Gatineau, OVER 15,000 TITLES It is worth noting that Pope about gaining public commitment and Quebec just recently passed its Film-knowledgeable, Francais in his recent Laudato Film-knowledgeable, Friendly, and Helpful Staff Friendly, and Helpful Staff Rare Films DocumentariesRare Films StrongDocumentaries International and Classics Collections Strong International and ClassicsAmerican Collections Canadian TVAmerican Series Canadian NewTV Releases Series OPENNew 7 DAYS Releases A WEEK (Including Most Holidays) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 613-237-6252 RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED (Centrally located, just a 5 minute613-237-6252 walk from both Pretoria Bridge and Lansdowne Park) RESERVATIONS David Suzuki signing copies of Letters to my Grandchildren at Octopus Books in the Glebe. 779 BankACCEPTED Street - 2nd Floor 779Between Bank 2ndStreet & 3rd - 2ndAvenues Floor PHOTO BY OSBORNE TODD Betweenminute walk 2nd from & both 3rd PretoriaAvenues Bri Park) (Centrally located, just a 5 minute walk from both Pretoria Bridge and Lansdowne Park) Page 28 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

Got Tools? Support Ottawa’s Newest Library

PHOTO BY BRENDAN MCCOY

The Ottawa Tool Library’s Tool Cataloguing Day at Trinity Anglican Church in June. PHOTO BY BETTINA VOLLMERHAUSEN NEW PATIENTS WELCOME By Isabelle Flack and his shop reflects that. Not only does he have many tools that will Dr Pierre Isabelle Take a moment to think about your be popular with others, we suspect basement. Your shed. Your work- his specialty tools and sizes will DrD rPierreD Mr Saailethieshu TPerIsabellereshamblday room. Your garage. Chances are, be just the ticket for some special it’s taken over with clutter: hardly jobs. We wanted the tools to be GLEBE DENTAL CENTRE touched hand tools, gardening used. We wanted them to serve implements, kitchen appliances or others. We wanted to honour him FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS power equipment. Maybe it’s the by letting others have the exact OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY pricey hammer drill you used once tool on hand that they need, the during a renovation. Maybe it’s the way he always did. Whether folks For appointments call 613-234-6405 pasta maker your aunt gave you at take them home or use them in the your wedding. You and countless makerspace, it’s a great legacy.” others in Ottawa are facing the The Ottawa Tool Library is an same dilemma; you would like to environment where people are free up your space, but what if you inspired to learn and create, while need it again, and who wants used reusing resources, saving money tools? and building a community. Fear The Ottawa Tool Library is a not not if you need to use that sew- for profit organization that works ing machine again—you can still in a similar way as a public library, borrow it at the tool library with a but instead of lending books, it membership. Don’t have tools to lends tools. “I started the Ottawa donate? The Ottawa Tool Library Tool Library because I believe that offers everyone a chance to get sharing resources is an important involved, whether you want to bor- way for people to contribute to a row tools for that winter project, sustainable way of life,” co-found- would like to attend a workshop, er Bettina Vollmerhausen says. or are willing to volunteer as a “We don’t all need to own a drill tool doctor, photographer or event or table saw for that one project ambassador. we need to do. The tool library For the Old Ottawa South com- is also a great way to connect munity, the annual porch sale on to your community and to learn Saturday, September 12th is a new skills.” For 50 dollars a year, great opportunity to donate and members have unlimited access to learn more about the Ottawa Tool the library’s growing collection of Library. At the beginning and end over 300 tools. As well, the library of the porch sale, volunteers will offers a variety of workshops for be circulating to collect tool dona- different skill levels and a maker- tions. During the event, you can space to complete projects at their also head to 91 Hopewell Avenue permanent location, Makerspace to drop off donations and speak North, 250 City Centre. to one of the library’s co-founders Donations are a key platform in and volunteers. running the tool library. Citizens We hope you take advantage of across Ottawa are donating tools to the tool drive on September 12th support this community-building to clear your clutter while giving organization. “My senior parents back to your community. For more have moved into a residence and information, check out the Ottawa we are selling their house,” says Tool Library’s website (ottawatool- Louise Slobodian, a tool dona- library.com), which includes a tool tor. “My dad Jim went to Ottawa wish list. See you there! Tech back in the day, worked at the Isabelle Flack is a resident of OOS NRC and Atomic Energy—and has and a student volunteer for the a shop filled with every tool and in- Ottawa Tool Library. crement of tool you could imagine. He is a precise and careful man THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 29

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Abbotsford: Is It Really September? pong table. Everyone is welcome to come see our facilities and try out the equipment prior to becoming members.

Q: What are the benefits of becoming a member? A: Membership has its privileges. It gives you full access to our facilities including the Games Room and the various clubs such as Bridge, Chess, Scrabble, Mahjong, Crafts, Abbotsford Music Project, Book Club, Opera, Salon Series and Writers Circle.

Q: What is the yearly membership fee? A: Membership runs the calendar year, January through to the end of December. The cost is $40 per person. New members (those who have never been a member) can join House portrait “Abbotsford Imagined…Best of Old and New”. BY DONNA EDWARDS (GLEBE ARTIST) from July – October at a reduced rate of $20. By Pat Goyeche, Coordinator community services and programs Q: How can I join in these of the Community Programs for adults 55 plus. programs? Q: What other classes will be A: Simply drop by Abbotsford at Abbotsford offered in September? Q: Does anyone live there? Monday-Friday 8:30–4:30 and ask A: Our Pottery Studio will be A: Not any more, the men moved for information at the reception desk. starting up again in September as It is! It is time to start thinking about into The Glebe Centre long term care We can show you around, introduce well as our Craft Group. We also routines, adding new things to the home in 1975 and Abbotsford has you to staff and members and have an interesting 8 week class mix and meeting up with friends housed the community programs ever answer your questions. You can also devoted to the study of Leonard whom you haven’t seen all summer. since. telephone us at: 613-230-5730. Cohen and a Beginners Mahjong Summer classes at Abbotsford are class. finishing up, new folks have been Q: What do you do? Q: Do you have to be a member to drawn in by our new welcoming A: We are your local “seniors come to Abbotsford? Q: Is there a lecture series? signage and everyone is asking about centre” (55+). We run a full range of A: Everyone 55 + is encouraged A: Yes, every Wednesday at 1pm fall activities and programs. fitness programs, lifelong learning to come in and check out our we host our Learn and Explore This article is devoted to and recreational programs, social programming. You do not have to be “Speaker’s Series” when guest everything you always wanted to activities, clubs and courses. We also a member to participate in our classes speakers present on current affairs, know about Abbotsford but haven’t provide services such as foot care; but membership has its privileges health issues, books, special talents managed to ask … help find home support workers and including reduced rates and access and many other engaging topics. cleaners, medical transportation and to our clubs. Come in and see what There is always something new to Q: What is Abbotsford? specialty day programs for vulnerable might suit you. learn! We also host monthly Topical A: This heritage building is part seniors in our community. Talks on the last Monday of each of The GlebeGMSElemAdGeoGR15.pdf Centre, it houses 1 15-02-04the 1:12 PM Q: What kind of fitness classes do month at 9:45 am. you offer? A: We offer Aerobics, Muscle Q: Can I volunteer at Abbotsford? Toning, Strength Training, Combo A: Yes, there are many volunteer Classes, Yoga, Chair Aerobics, opportunities. Please inquire at Dance, Tai Chi and specialized reception or telephone our volunteer Balance and Mobility classes. coordinator at 613-238-2727 (353). Classes are ranked Level 1 and 2 depending on the abilities of the Q: Can I bring a friend; do I need participants. to be a member to come in? A: We welcome you to visit our Q: How do I know which class community centre. You and your would suit me best? friends are encouraged to come in C A: You are invited to observe and look around, ask some questions, M classes of interest, speak with the get a coffee and loiter! You do not Y Coordinator and/or the instructor to need to be a member to visit.

CM ensure that you are participating in the class that suits you best. MY Q: Why haven’t I known about

CY these programs in my community? Q: What other courses do you A: Sometimes the best kept secrets CMY offer? are right in front of us. Community K A: We have a full range of programs at Abbotsford have been programs, too many to mention but at The Glebe Centre since 1975. The here are some examples: Calligraphy, old stone house at 950 Bank Street is Memoir Writing, Fine-tuning your a gem amongst the new construction. Bridge Skills, Mindfulness and Come visit us and find out for Meditation. yourself! Q: What kind of recreational activities take place at Abbotsford? A: We have a newly renovated Games Room which has a pool table, shuffle board, air hockey and ping THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 31

Snoezelen at The Glebe Centre By Susan Zorz, Director of a number of residents participating Resident Services in the program. The criteria for admission to the program includes diagnosis of dementia, stroke or Snoezelen is a specialized selection acquired brain injury, residents of sensory equipment and materials who are experiencing responsive that help residents adapt their behaviors such as wandering, verbal responses to sensory stimulation. aggression, physical aggression, Each Snoezelen session is designed inappropriate social interactions to meet the needs of the specific (tension, depression, anxiety) resident according to their needs and residents who are isolated and abilities. The blend of sights, and not able to connect with their sounds, textures, aromas, and motion environment. provide stimulation of the primary We are currently looking for sensory systems and may be modified volunteers who have an interest in to meet each participant’s sensory assisting recreation program staff needs. This program is designed to facilitate this activity. Volunteers offer individuals with special needs should be sensitive to the many needs the opportunity to exercise choice and abilities of the frail elderly, be through action. able to escort residents to and from The Glebe Centre has a Snoezelen the program as well as offer support Room that provides a safe and encouragement during the environment that bridge cognitive, program. Time spent in the room is perceptual, behavioral, and physical usually 30 minutes. Education and impairments, as well as other limiting training on the use of the equipment conditions to provide a sense of will be provided. empowerment. Participation in For more information on Snoezelen has been shown to further volunteering please contact The benefit residents by allowing them Glebe Centre at 613-238-2727 ext. to enjoy a wide range of sensory 353. experiences that enhance relaxation and therapy goals. Presently we have

Tenth Anniversary of The Glebe Fine Art Show By Eileen Durand thing to cherish over many generations. The Glebe Fine Art Show (GFAS) Although there are many art shows celebrates its 10th anniversary this in Ottawa at this time of year, this fall with a show ready to dazzle its one is special as it is focusing exclu- visitors. The show will be held the sively on local fine art and is held in weekend of September 19th and 20th the beautiful art deco setting of The at The Glebe Community Centre, 175 Glebe Community Centre. It brings Third Avenue in Ottawa. together 30 artists, some of whom Over the years, the GFAS has have participated in previous years, grown tremendously in size and as well as new ones. See the full list scope, and now reaches artists and of artists and biographies at: www. visitors from the whole Ottawa-Gatin- glebefineartshow.ca. eau area. It is currently considered as Art lovers will find a variety of me- one of the prime fine art events in the dia including fine artworks using oils, region. acrylics and watercolours, but also Naturally, the focus of this art mixed media, pastel, embroidery, fine exhibition is “art”, meaning original art photography prints, glass paintings artworks and not the store-bought and crayons. giclées or posters printed a thousand As usual, an open café will be serv- times. In this time and age, price is ing soups, light lunches, beverages not the only consideration: buying and desserts throughout the show an original work from an artist that hours (10:00 am to 4:30 pm every you meet in person is unbeatable. Not day). Admission is free and fabulous only can you discover artists with a door prizes will be drawn each day style, design or colours that “speak from ballots filled at the show en- to you”, but by meeting the artist you trance. Prizes are donated by local would also much better understand his businesses as well as participating purpose, inspiration and emotion at artists. the time. Considering the many hours Whether you wish to embellish your that one artist spends creating a piece, current environment, or for new Lans- you might be also buying a piece of downe condo owners or renters to his soul! accessorize your new dwelling, many Owning an original artwork is also might be so lucky to find that unique viewed by many as a wise investment: decorating piece that they dreamed of a piece that you purchase can provide for their office, living room, kitchen you with years of delight and some- or bedroom! Page 32 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

SURROUND CIRCLE YOGA

Experience “The Taste of Surround Circle Yoga”

By Maureen Fallis

I am livin’ my dream! Nine years ago when asked by my business mentor at the time, “How Taste of Surround Circle Yoga Schedule do you see yourself in five and ten years?” My response was, I envision myself working alongside a group of individuals who share Tuesday, September 8 Class Name Teacher/Guide my dream of promoting health, healing and a 10:00 – 11:00 Gentle Soul Flow Yoga Samantha holistic lifestyle. Happy am I to say this is now a 11:00 – 12:00 Feldenkrais Michaela reality at Surround Circle Yoga. 2:00 – 3:00 Yin & Meditation Caroline Surround Circle Yoga is THE Old Ottawa 6:00 – 7:00 Embodying Song Chris South neighbourhood yoga studio located at 7:00 – 8:00 Gentle Soul Flow Yoga Elizabeth Southminster United Church. Initially, our focus was yoga, yoga, yoga and more yoga. Today, although yoga plays a central role in what we Wednesday, September 9 Class Name Teacher/Guide offer, we have evolved and broadened our scope to include a wide variety of movement and 10:00 – 11:00 Strength & Soul Yoga Maureen mindful practices, workshops and retreats. Over 12:00 – 1:00 Conscious Aging Through Laura the years, our clientele has grown with us and Creativity & Connection now seem ready to embark on the exploration of 2:00 – 3:00 Yoga Thrive Therapeutic Yoga Maureen new and different body, mind and spirit related 6:00 – 7:00 Awareness Through Movement Christine practices. 7:00 – 8:00 Restorative Yoga Maureen The unifying force, shared by teachers and practitioners, is a strong desire to guide students and clients who are on their own personal Thursday, September 10 Class Name Teacher/Guide journey toward living a fulfilling life – a life of purpose, happiness, creativity, and freedom. We are excited this fall to launch our season 10:00 – 11:00 Yoga 55 Maureen with a “Taste of Surround Circle Yoga”. For the 12:00 – 1:00 Courageous Expression Maureen & Chris whole week, beginning after Labour Day from (Intensive Workshop intro) Tuesday, September 8 – 11th, Surround Circle Yoga will be open to the public. All classes this 2:00 – 3:00 Restorative Yoga Maureen week will be FREE. The Taste will include a 6:00 – 7:00 Hidden Language Hatha Yoga Joan brief introduction and an experience of what one might expect to receive if attending a particular class. There will be time enough for comments, Friday, September 11 Class Name Teacher/Guide questions & answers. Please see the schedule 10:00 – 11:00 Compassionate Communication Anne for the week below. Our fall schedule (slightly (Non-Violent Communication different from what will be offered during The Workshop intro) Taste) can be seen by viewing the calendar at 11:00 – 12:00 AcuDestress Maureen & Brian www.surroundcircleyoga.com. 2:00 – 3:00 Awareness Through Movement Christine Each day ‘tasting’ attendees will have 6:00 – 7:00 Ecstatic Dance Naomi & Saira an opportunity to win a door prize. Prizes will drawn for a variety of private sessions: therapeutic & pain care yoga, restorative yoga & yoga nidra, aroma touch therapy, relaxation structure; others will be pre-registered courses that services are noted on our website under Radiant massage, or a gluten-free baking lesson. A grand begin mid September and run from four to eight Being. prize for the individual who attends the most weeks at a time. To find out more about our yoga & dance classes, number of classes during the week is also on the Within our boutique, one-on-one therapeutic yoga workshops, retreats, and other mindful programs, go table! classes, private self-care services such as aroma to www.surroundcircleyoga.com or call Many of the classes through the year will be touch therapy, relaxation massage and gluten-free 613-327-4627. on-going and included as part of our class card baking lessons can be arranged on or off-site. These THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 33

LANDSCAPING Landscaping 101: Protect Your Property from Water Damage By Jay Ladell of the water from the eavestroughs downspout pools underneath the When I go to a client site, the first deck. thing I do is check to see where the I had one client who came to me water drains on the property. Then I with a problem to fix regarding water verify the neighbouring properties. entering the basement after every The water should ideally drain heavy rain. I discovered that the away from the house and secondary water came through an old basement buildings with the property sloping window under her deck. This was an toward the street. Directing water easy problem to fix. Water pooling from downspouts is especially next to the foundation is also a important due to the sheer volume leading cause of cracked foundations of water they carry. Trapped water and that is not an easy or inexpensive makes homes vulnerable to wet repair. foundations and damp basements. To prevent water from cracking or Water in the basement in turn results entering through your foundation, in mould which can cause health I suggest that homeowners of both problems, and it is exorbitantly old and new homes become aware of expensive to repair. pitfalls related to their particular type Homeowners who buy on the resale of foundation. market may be unaware of their For homes with rubble and stone property’s grade. Although they hired foundations: be aware that the mortar, a home inspector at time of purchase, which holds these old foundations together, breaks down over time. The the inspector may not check for water Protect against water damage to your foundation and basement by following weakness in homes with concrete drainage and soil grade. these year-round maintenance tips. block foundations is that the blocks In Old Ottawa South, where the PHOTO BY JAY LADELL vast majority of homes are purchased themselves break down over time. on the resale market, it is vital for New homes have foundations that with landscaping, you can protect Send your topic ideas to oscar@ homeowners to become aware about will settle over time. In addition, the your foundation by removing trees landscapeottawa.com or visit: www. water drainage and changes to their soil back-filled next to the foundation and large shrubs growing too close to landscapeottawa.com soil grade. can also settle a few inches so it is your home. This will ensure that the Changes in grade occur for a wide important to be on the look-out for brick or siding has sufficient airflow Jay Ladell is an award-winning variety of reasons. Some examples resulting property grade changes that to take away moisture. landscape designer, industry certi- are: could impact drainage. If you are considering hiring a fied-installer, member of Landscape • A neigbour makes changes to their Checking your foundation is a landscaper, be sure to hire one who Ontario and owner of Ladell Land- soil grade that results in water year-round task. In spring, summer is trained in grading. Errors leading scaping & Gardens. draining from their property onto and fall, remove organic build up to damaged foundations can cost up yours. around your home. Look at water to $100,000 to repair. For a list of • Decaying leaves and changes to flow from downspouts to see that qualified Ottawa landscapers, check the landscape over the years can water is always headed far away from out the Landscape Ontario website: slowly raise the soil level so that buildings. In winter, remove ice and www.landscapeontario.com. the drainage on the property is snow from around your foundation. drastically different than when the Pay particular attention to the home was built. north side of your house in winter • A new infill home is built nearby and early spring. Ice dams form and there is insufficient grade for there when water melts off the roof; rainwater to absorb into the soil the water flows to this colder place. and the soil grade does not lead to During the freeze-thaw cycle, water the city sewer but onto your yard. often becomes trapped around the • The height of the road has foundation. House heat warms the changed since the house was first soil around the foundation, and this built and the road is now higher allows water to seep through the than the property. soil and it risks entering into the basement. To ensure that there is proper If you purchased a resale home drainage on your property, follow the same steps that I do on a client site: I first verify that the soil grade slopes away from the foundation and towards somewhere water can be absorbed or drained. Then I locate the eavestrough downspouts and ensure they extend at least one metre from the home. Besides leaking into basements, fast flowing water from downspouts can also destroy landscaping and erode retaining walls. If there is a deck or porch, I go underneath them to ensure the soil there also slopes away from the home. I have inspected decks where the carpenter built the deck on the lowest spot in the yard right next to the foundation. This means that all Page 34 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

BETWEEN THE BRIDGES BABY Not Minding Our Ps And Qs By Heather Lynch the answer, quite simply, is our dad’s job was to be completely more everything. More milk. More respected, a little bit feared, and that “And on top of everything, Beth is attention. More fun. More blueberries his need for sleep came before our learning to be polite around her dad. in the blue bowl with the blue fork at need to just be kids. Not sure if this is a good thing,” the blue table. Only, make everything It isn’t to say I don’t wish that the text message read. Beth is the red. Or green or purple or yellow, but Logan couldn’t speed up the whole two-year old daughter of one of just MORE. While on particularly maturity process and recognize when my dearest childhood friends from bad days this type of behavior makes I need a bit of space, a bit more sleep, Montreal, Anna. Anna’s husband me want to run away, or at the very or 30 seconds to get my wallet out is dealing with a severe chronic least hide in the bathroom and pull of my bag in line at Starbucks to pay his right to learn to make his needs illness that has left him essentially out my hair, most of the time, I’m for a cup of coffee that I desperately and wants understood, and for a very housebound for the better part of the grateful that my children have the need to get through the rest of the small period in his life, to believe the last year, unable to partake in much luxury of just being, well, kids. day before he starts wailing to get world does indeed turn on his every of anything, let alone fully-engaged This wasn’t always my own down from the stroller. On a recent tear, his every skinned knee, his parenting. Anna and I were recently experience. When I was growing up, visit home to Montreal with both every cup of spilled milk. conversing via text message how my dad was a commercial airline Logan and Redmond, both boys got On the same visit to Montreal, Beth has responded to her dad’s pilot, which basically meant he was sick and I spent an entirely sleepless when Logan and Redmond were recent change in health. My friend jetlagged for my entire childhood. Saturday night changing sheets, feeling better (it amazes me how was struggling with the fact that My two younger brothers and I fetching water, nursing, adjusting quickly kids bounce back from some even though she is only a toddler, learned early on to tiptoe around him, pillows, wiping noses, administering of the most vile viruses), we met Beth is learning to put the needs to not ask him to toss a ball, or take Tylenol and singing lullabies. When, some friends and their kids in a park of others before her, and to pick us to the park when he’d just come at 6:15 a.m., everything was finally nearby. Beth came with her mom. up on subtleties that, arguably, she home from a trip. “Shush! Be quiet!” quiet and my heavy eyelids began to While my friend was pushing her on shouldn’t have to be concerned with I would say to my brothers. “Dad just droop, Logan leaned over my face a swing, Beth’s shoe came flying off, at such a tender age. got home from Delhi and he needs in the bed we shared during our visit clipping my friend in the face. Beth I get it. Most days, Logan wakes his rest.” Or, “we should go outside and said, “Mama, down!” “Just one threw her head back and laughed up a hot mess of unrelenting need. and let dad sleep – we can’t make minute, Logan” I pleaded. “Mama is maniacally. My friend looked at me The other morning, he awoke any noise in the house.” One day, my so tired.” He paused. “Mama…down, with a sheepish grin. “Maybe Beth with a start, sat straight up in his middle brother questioned this logic, NOW.” And so began another day of isn’t all that polite,” she said with crib and immediately commanded saying, “but Heath – isn’t it the same “mores,” of “nows,” of “more right a laugh, and I laughed with her. “More! More! More!” When I time in Toronto as it is in Montreal? nows.” I had to repeatedly remind Because so long as they are “terrible asked, “More what?” There was I think that’s the only place dad was myself that day that he is only two, twos,” that’s perfectly alright with us. no response. Because, of course, this week.” But it didn’t matter – and that mercifully, he won’t be two we learned from a young age that forever. 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BOOKS “I Don’t Have Time For This!” A New Book on Caring for Aging Parents By Nancy Wasserman emergency might happen at any time. Your mother falling in her Katherine Arnup, a long-time resi- living room and hitting her head dent of Old Ottawa South and retired on the coffee table. Your father Carleton University professor, has wandering away from home in published a new book on caring for the middle of the night. Given the our parents. “I don’t have time for number of trips to the Emergency this!” A Compassionate Guide to Room you’ve made this year, it’s Caring for Your Parents and Yourself likely that an emergency is just is based on Katherine’s experiences around the corner. caring for her sister and her parents Even though you have friends when they were dying, and on her 14 in a similar position, still you years as a volunteer at the May Court feel alone. You’re too ashamed Hospice. to admit that you’re not coping. The book begins with a description You’ve always been so organized, of the feelings so common among so capable. Your nickname is people who find themselves caring “planner girl.” You joke that the for their parents as they juggle work term multitasking was invented Katherine Arnup with her new book “I Don’t Have Time for This!” and other family responsibilities. for you. But now you’ve lost your ability to focus. You need help PHOTO BY PENNY HARTER “If you’ve picked up this book, and you have no idea where to “When you are faced with caring CBC’s Ottawa Morning show. An chances are you have at least one turn.” for someone you love, you feel as if excerpt from her book was chosen elderly parent. They may already you’re the only one. It’s a very dif- as an Editor’s Pick on Next Avenue, be experiencing serious health Arnup’s book provides a roadmap ficult time, especially if you still have an NPR online site targeted at people issues. for the journey into aging, illness, children at home.” over 50. You feel overwhelmed. and dying that we will all travel— Although the subject is a challeng- The book is now available from You feel guilty almost all the ourselves and the people we love. ing one, Arnup includes moments Chapters and Amazon online, at time. With gentle persuasion and moving of humour as well. “It’s so easy for local independent bookstores, and You feel as though you are stories from her family, her clients, us to get caught up in all the details at the Ottawa Public Library. If you always letting someone down – and her years as a hospice volunteer, of caregiving, and forget to notice want an autographed copy, look for your partner, children, parents, Dr. Katherine Arnup shows how to the moments of joy,” she tells us. Katherine at the local Starbucks or co-workers, employer, friends. overcome the fear of aging and loss “Those moments will sustain us long Bridgehead. Katherine plans to do a (You don’t even include yourself so we can show up for the challenges after our parents are gone.” Her story reading and book signing at Sunny- on that list because you have in our lives. about cutting her father’s toenails side Library in the Fall. long since given up on caring for Based on memoir, interviews with provides an amusing example of the In addition to writing, spending yourself.) caregivers, research, and stories, “I unexpectedly intimate scenes that can time with her two young You have no time. don’t have time for this!” avoids a arise when we become our parents’ grandchildren, and volunteering at You barely have enough time preachy tone common in books on caregiver. the May Court Hospice, Katherine to sleep. You don’t have time for the topic. “We will all go through On May 3, Katherine celebrated is a life coach, specializing in the gym or a proper breakfast or this in our lives,” Katherine reminds the book’s publication at the annual life transitions, including aging, an evening out with friends. When us. “Everyone has either already lost Hike for Hospice, and later at Patty’s caregiving, and end of life you’re awake, you fixate on your their parents or is going to at some Pub where dozens of friends and issues. Contact her at katherine@ to-do lists, which never seem to point in their lives. That’s just a hard fans shared stories, enjoyed refresh- katherinearnup.com. get done. fact of life. And of course, each one ments, and listened to Katherine read You’re glued to your cell phone of us will face our own death.” from the book. Katherine was also Nancy Wasserman is a resident of day and night, just in case of “I want people to know that interviewed by Robyn Bresnahan on Old Ottawa South and President of emergency – and it feels as if an they’re not alone,” Arnup says. Sleeping Lion Consulting.

CARLETON CORNER Pan Am Medals and NSERC Grants As a new academic year begins at two new cars: one gas, and for the young girls aspiring to be leaders in for 27 years, aims to inspire youth Carleton, the university is celebrat- first time, one electric. The team engineering and technology. It was to apply a mixture of science, entre- ing a summer full of achievements. placed ninth overall, second in fuel part of the annual Codemakers Girls preneurship and creativity to devise At the end of June, science and efficiency in the combustion class, Jr. Camp hosted by Virtual Ventures, innovative solutions to real-world engineering researchers received a and second overall in the electric a not-for-profit technology and en- problems. $6.9-million injection from the Natu- class. gineering program for youth run by This year, students came up with ral Sciences and Engineering Re- Carleton athletes achieved suc- Carleton’s research-intensive Faculty projects that tackled the theme: Why search Council of Canada (NSERC). cess at the 2015 Pan Am Games of Engineering and Design. don’t you play outside? They devised The funds will help 78 faculty in Toronto in July. Kelleigh Ryan Throughout the week, girls from new and innovative ways that tech- members and graduate students con- won a gold medal in fencing; Aaron grades 3 to 9 had a chance to learn nology can be used to get kids away duct groundbreaking projects, such Doornekamp, small forward, and about coding, robotics and electron- from TV and computer screens. as improving energy efficiency in Dave Smart, assistant coach, earned ics, and binary numbers. The goal is buildings and examining evolution in silver medals with the men’s basket- to introduce girls to science, tech- Carleton Corner is written by amphibians. ball team; Melissa Armstrong earned nology, engineering and math at an Carleton University’s Department Carleton’s Ravens Racing team silver as a pitcher for the women’s early age so they are encouraged to of University Communications. As achieved its best-ever competition re- baseball team; Mark Oldershaw won continue in these fields in university your community university, Carleton sults in June. The team is comprised silver in the C-1 1000m flat water ca- and beyond. has many exciting events of inter- of 50 students from the research- noe; and Cameron Smedley earned a Fifty-two of the brightest area high est to Old Ottawa South. For more intensive Faculty of Engineering and silver in the C-1 Slalom, white water school students in grades 10 to 12 information about upcoming events, Design who design, build and race canoe. spent a month studying at Carleton please go to carleton.ca/events. formula-style cars to compete in the On July 10, Google interaction de- as part of the annual SHAD pro- Formula SAE Series, an international signer and Carleton alumna, Hannah gram, which takes place on several student engineering design competi- Johnston, made a guest appearance Canadian university campuses. The tion. This year, Ravens Racing built on campus to share her advice with program, which has been at Carleton Page 36 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

SECOND THOUGHTS I-ness and We-ness: Between Human Autonomy and Sociality By Richard Ostrofsky same games that others are playing entrepreneurs and leaders. – games we learned to play when Most human societies have Here’s what I want to talk about this we were young. Most of the prizes sought to prevent or dampen month: We are, all of us, caught in that we compete for – wealth, power, internal competition in the interests the following situation which seems love, esteem and status – only have of peace within and effective quite comfortable for some, but most value in a social context, and would cooperation against external powers. uncomfortable for others: On one scarcely be meaningful in isolation. Our own society encourages confident and often creative, but hand we live alone, inside our own Together, these facts define internal competition to an unusual sometimes rigid. Other-directed bodies feeling just its own pleasures our basic situation: that we are extent, harnessing it in the service people have liberated themselves and its own pains. Our legs take us simultaneously highly individual, but of economic productivity and from tradition. They have little where we want to go. Our hands also highly social creatures. technological innovation. This vision or drive of their own, but are make what they have learned to Now, sociality is quite a common competitive mindset has its human excellent team-players. They seek make. We are autonomous like cats strategy in nature. Many species costs, and it is often wasteful. But approval from their neighbours and in this respect – each hunting on his have evolved to travel, hunt or the alternative, collectivist mindset, colleagues, and do very well in large own hill, feeding on his own meat. defend themselves in groups. There also has human costs and is wasteful organizations. But, on the other hand, we are also are big advantages in doing so. But in different ways. We make this (Full disclosure: All my life, highly social creatures – so much no other creature is social in the choice a matter of ideology, which is I’ve been an inner-directed type so, that on our own we are scarcely way we humans are: specialists in certainly a mistake. Competition, like for better and for worse. Looking human. We need language and culture complex social collaboration but in cooperation, is good for some things, back, I’ve been what some would just to be functioning specimens of autonomous perception, behavior and not so good for others. For any call a “rootless intellectual,” always our kind of animal, and we only get and self-interest at the same time. given purpose, the choice between most comfortable either alone or these in prolonged association with Again, the combination has been these modes should be a technical in close one-on-one relationships. other people who already have them. highly advantageous, but the tension question, not an ideological one. Even when I did well in groups and Born as helpless human creatures, between these sides of our nature In particular, the competitive organizations, as I sometimes did we are literally loved into existence leads to painful choices; and it often market has some problems that we’re up to a point, I always tended to use as human persons by the people who causes trouble, including political reluctant to acknowledge because them for my own purposes, rather take care of us, play with us, and pay trouble. On one hand, as individuals we have nothing very good to take than give myself wholeheartedly to attention to us. We survive and thrive we readily pursue some individual its place, as government regulation theirs.) in groups, performing the tasks, and self-interest. On the other, we readily has its problems also. The market As I write this piece, it is 65 years, wearing the clothing and the faces form ourselves into groups, factions, allows two autonomous entities – two more than two generations, since proper to the social roles that we nations to fight for some collective persons, two corporate entities, or a The Lonely Crowd was published, were offered and that we accepted. interest – a tendency that is easily corporation and its human customer but its analysis seems more apt than We play some personal version of the exploited by self-seeking political – to make a trade, or enter into some contractual relationship, as they ever. Traditionalists of all stripes see fit to do so. But their deal may inveigh and sometimes war against impose external costs on third parties (what they see as) the aimlessness who have no say in the matter. Their and immorality of modern society. quest for rental income may degrade Modernists, like myself and the or deplete the environment. Every majority of my North American small decision – e.g. to buy or not or European contemporaries, have buy some offered product – is also a more contempt than sympathy for vote for that product’s production in the “fundamentalists” who can’t the future. While each such “vote” accept that the world around them may be rational, their outcome may has been irreversibly changed by Footsteps be harmful to everyone concerned. modern science and technology – in In these and other ways, the pursuit its values and mores, as in its ways Parent Centre of rational self-interest can be self- of doing things. Trying to think defeating – both for individuals, and seriously about these conflicts, it for the group as a whole. seems to me that both sides have a E G G I O R C E point. We modernists are right that E N I’ve been thinking about this B T E R the world has changed and that the L tension between I-ness and We- E G ness in connection with current old worldviews and lifestyles are technology and current politics. obsolete. But the traditionalists are

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BUSINESSES OF OLD OTTAWA SOUTH Parent and Child Classes at Stone Soup Crafts By Darla Barrows to first go outside. pass the garden, I would pick the classes at Stone Soup Crafts, located Something about having to go out- ripe tomatoes and bring them inside in the former Southside Preschool This past year for my husband’s side made you completely forget why with the eggs, grabbing the compost space at Southminster United in sabbatical, our family had the op- you wanted to go be a couch potato bucket and bringing it back to the Old Ottawa South. For parents with portunity to live in a friend’s certified in the first place. In that moment be- hens… young children, we are offering a passive house in rural Wisconsin. tween the two buildings, you passed Usually about an hour had passed Homemaking with Young Children With 18 inch thick walls, the house the cat, the herbs, the wood pile, the before I finally made it into the stuga program that focuses on bread baking required only a hair dryer to heat the laundry rack (one of several). You where I could then sit and watch all and soup making. entire house on the coldest days of could hear the chickens and they of this beauty from the heart of it. My For more information or to register, winter. There were a thousand things could hear you so they usually began goal for Stone Soup Crafts is to help please visit www.stonestoupcrafts. to love about this eco home: the calling to you to bring them some families find that magical place be- com or email us at: info@stonestoup- entirely edible landscaping (cabbages bolted lettuce. Up to this point in my tween the house and the stuga, where crafts.com are my new favourite flower), the life, I had no idea what bolted lettuce the natural world calls you outside to Darla Barrows is a teacher at Stone outdoor shower, the indoor swing set, was. It’s what you call lettuce that is pull a few weeds from the garden or Soup Crafts and recently returned and the Finnish sauna with match- past its prime and has gone to seed let the wind dry your laundry. That from a year in rural Wisconsin where ing chicken coop in the back yard. and the chickens love it. So I would place, where nature and creativity she taught Parent Child and Bread- But our favourite place to be was the pet the cat, feed the chickens, gather and daily work all intersect, is the making Classes at Pleasant Ridge cozy Scandinavian stuga. To get to the eggs from the coop, realize the sweet spot of homemaking. Waldorf School. the stuga, which was the main hang- coop needed mucking out and bring This fall, families can register for ing out area with a fireplace, you had the hens some new straw. As I would nature and kitchen inspired crafting

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SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY PROGRAMS Sunnyside Branch mothers or other special women are with you. Drop in. Ottawa Public Library encouraged to accompany their child. Wednesdays, 6:30 pm (60 min.): Sep- Art Talks – George A. Reid, Cana- 1049 Bank Street, Ottawa Ages 7-12. Registration. tember 16, 30, October 14, 28 dian Artist 613-730-1082, Tuesdays, 6:30 pm (60 min.): Sep- Best known for his monumental Adult Services, ext 22 tember 29, October 27 Ukrainian Conversation painting, Mortgaging the Homestead, Children’s Services, Would you like to learn Ukrainian? 1890, in the National Gallery of ext 29 Readers Wanted Join our group to discuss interesting Canada, George Agnew Reid (1860- Great books to share with others. Join topics pertaining to Ukraine and its 1947) was a surprisingly versatile Children’s Programs our book club for kids accompanied culture. Build your Ukrainian lan- artist, architect, designer, and teacher. by a significant adult. Ages 9-11. No guage skills led by a fluent Ukrainian The talk by Ellen McLeod will fol- Babytime registration required. speaker. Discussion and instruction is low his long career which covers For babies and their parents or care- October title: The Lion, the Witch, in English. All are welcome! Regis- his student days, his award winning giver with stories, rhymes, songs and and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis tration. paintings, his arts and crafts designs, games. 0-18 months. Drop In. Wednesdays, 7:00 pm (60 min.): Mondays, 7:00 pm (60 min.): Sep- his homes, buildings and murals in Tuesdays, 2:15 pm (30 min.) October 28 tember 14, 21, 28, October 5 the U.S., France, and Ontario, as well Session 1: September 15 – October as his marriages to two women art- 27 Teen Programs Conversation en français ists. Registration. Session 2: November 10 – December Improve your spoken French and Wednesday, October 21, 2:00 pm (60 8 TAG (Teen Advisory Group) (On- meet new friends in a relaxed setting. min.) going Event) Intermediate level required. Drop in. Toddlertime Attention Sunnyside Teens! Join our Thursdays, 6:30 pm (60 min.): Sep- Adult Special Programs For toddlers and a parent or care- new Teen Advisory Group and have tember 17 – December 17 giver with stories, rhymes, songs and a say in which programs, activities Home Staging and Redesign games. Ages 18-35 months. Registra- and services will be offered to youth Conversations Among In today’s competitive real estate tion begins September 9. and also help plan and implement Canadians market, home staging is more impor- Choose only one of the two options them. Ages 14-18. To join, stop by In this program, now beginning its tant than ever. Join Melanie Mc- below: the branch. Look for Teen Programs fifth year, we will continue to share Naughton to learn what is involved in Tuesdays, 10:15 am (30 min.) presented by Teens such as Peer our experience, knowledge, reflec- home staging, and what the differ- Session 1: September 15 – October Tutoring plus Drop in Board Game & tions and ideas relevant to life in ence is between home staging and 27 Card Game nights. Canada, past, present and future, re-designing. Melanie will provide Session 2: November 10 – December Fridays, 4:00 pm (60 min.): Septem- doing so with a sense of community you with tips and tricks on how to 8 ber 25, October 23 among Canadians and with others in update and/or stage a home on a bud- OR Adult Programs the world. Topics range widely and get. Registration. Thursdays, 10:15 am (30 min.) in the autumn of 2015 will likely Thursday, September 17, 7:00 pm (90 Session 1: September 17 – October Knit & Knatter: Learn to Knit continue to include good govern- min.) 29 Have you always wanted to learn to ment, climate change, the economy, Session 2: November 12 – December knit or improve your skills? Now is social justice, and innovation, among Building the Best Investment Port- 10 the time to come to Sunnyside and others. We also hope to help stimu- folio bring your knitting needles and yarn late and make helpful contributions In this interactive presentation, John Family Storytime to begin knitting that first scarf for to a nationwide conversation among Hastings will provide you with (Bilingual) winter, or share your project if you Canadians throughout 2017, the an- instructions and tips on building and Stories, rhymes and songs for pre- are an experienced knitter and enjoy niversary of Confederation. Registra- managing the most efficient invest- schoolers, toddlers and a parent or conversation and a cup of tea! Drop tion. ment portfolio. Whether your goals caregiver. in. Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm (120 are short-term or long-term, John will No registration required. Wednesdays, 1:00 pm (60 min.): Sep- min.): September 9 – November 25 teach you about the fundamentals of Contes, rimes et chansons pour les tember 9, 23, October 14, 28 asset allocation, picking the appro- enfants préscolaires, les tout-petits et Workshops for 2017 Projects priate investment products (stocks, un parent ou gardien. Ingenious Talks (Faculty of Engi- As the 150th anniversary of Con- mutual funds, etf’s, bonds), and most Aucune inscription requise. neering & Design, Carleton Uni- federation in 2017 draws near, some importantly, knowing when to buy Wednesdays 10:15 am / mercredi versity) Canadians are suggesting we mark and sell. Registration. 10h15 (30 min.) Ingenious Talks is a new speaker se- the occasion with projects large and Thursday, September 24, 6:30 pm (90 Session 1: September 16 – October ries from Carleton University’s Fac- small, focused on our past, present min.) 28 / 16 septembre – 28 octobre ulty of Engineering and Design that or future. A workshop for people to Session 2 : November 18 – Decem- engages the community in discus- discuss, brainstorm or work on their Social Media Strategy for Your ber 9/ 18 novembre – 9 décembre sions of timely and innovative ideas projects. Drop-in. Business in engineering, design and technol- Saturdays, 10:00 am (120 min.): Sep- Being online is a must for any busi- Children’s Book Clubs ogy. This series is open to the public tember 19 – November 28 ness, but what should you be doing and everyone is encouraged to come so that you are using the time you are Club de lecture en français pour out and learn! Coffee and snacks will The Writing Workshop spending online effectively to reach les enfants! / French Book Club for be available. Drop in. An opportunity for writers of fiction, your goals? This session will cover Kids Wednesdays, 6:30 pm (60 min.): non-fiction, poetry, and experimental the basics of putting together a social Do you like reading in French? Join September 2, October 7 forms to gather. Our emphasis will media plan for your business so that our French book club for kids and a be on developing works-in-progress you know where to start and how to significant adult. Ages 7 – 10. Regis- Science Cafés with Carleton Uni- for publication. The workshop will move forward. Offered in partnership tration. versity provide writers with encouragement with Lara Wellman of Wellman and Aimez-vous lire en français? Venir à Explore science through Carleton and constructive criticism from their Wilson Consulting. Registration. notre club de lecture en français pour University’s popular Science Cafés. peers. Author/Facilitator: Michael F. Thursday, October 8, 6:30 pm (90 les enfants et une adulte importante. Put on by the university’s Faculty of Stewart: http://michaelfstewart.com min.) Âgés 7 – 10. Inscription Science, cafés are held every other Registration. Mondays, 6:30 pm (60 min.): Sep- Wednesday during the fall and winter Mondays, 6:00 pm (120 min.): Sep- Boosting Your Immune System tember 21, October 19 terms. Each café begins at 6:30 pm tember 21, October 19 Naturally Les lundi, 18h30 (60 min.): 21 sep- with a 20 minute talk by a scientist You will learn practical informa- tembre, 19 octobre followed by a 40 minute open ques- The Writer’s Room tion on how to boost your immune tion and answer period. Come and Two hours – 1,000 words. A place for system to prevent getting sick. Topics Mighty Girls Book Club join us for a lively discussion around writers to meet and write without dis- discussed include diet and lifestyle A children’s book club focused on a scientific issue of the day. Be pre- traction in a supportive peer environ- changes, nutritional supplements, exploring brave, strong and intelli- pared to be informed, engaged and ment. Drop in. botanical medicine, homeopathic gent girls in books. Previously called even amused, as Carleton’s profes- Mondays, 10:00 am (120 min.): Sep- medicine, traditional Chinese medi- the Mother-Daughter Book Club, sors share their scientific discoveries tember 21, October 19 cine and acupuncture. Registration. THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 39

SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY PROGRAMS Thursday, October 15, 6:00 pm (120 each month. Registration. tion. nise Mina min.) September title (Germany): 1913 September title: Perfumes by Patrick Fridays, 2:00 pm (60 min.): Septem- – The Year before the Storm (Der Suskind ber 18, October 16 Adult Book Clubs Sommer des Jahrhunderts) by Florian October title: Reading Lolita in Teh- Illies (2014) ran by Nafisi Azar Sunnyside Adult Book Club European Book Club October title (Portugal): The Splen- Fridays, 2:00 pm (60 min.): Septem- Join in stimulating discussions on se- The European Book Club is a coop- dor of Portugal by António Lobo ber 11, October 9 lected titles in a friendly and relaxed eration of the European Union Na- Antunes (2011) atmosphere on the last Friday of the tional Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) Wednesdays, 6:00 pm (120 min.): Mystery Book Club month. Registration. in Ottawa: the Austrian Cultural Fo- September 23, October 21 Do you enjoy reading mysteries? September title: Memory Keeper’s rum, the Goethe Institute, the Roma- Share the enjoyment of good myster- Daughter by Kim Edwards nian Cultural Institute, the Instituto Second Friday Adult Book Club ies in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us October title: The Woodcutter by Camoes of Portugal and the Embassy Meet new people and join in stimu- for discussion usually every third Reginald Hill of the Republic of Poland. The EBC lating discussions on selected titles Friday of the month. Registration. Fridays, 2:00 pm (60 min.): Septem- aims to promote European authors in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere September title: The Broken Shore ber 25, October 30 and their works. A book title from an every second Friday of the month. by Peter Temple EU country is selected for discussion Newcomers are welcome. Registra- October title: The Red Road by De- AROUND TOWN 613flea is a not-for-profit September 20 - Friends of the marketplace where Ottawa’s Farm Guided Tree Tour. Maples: creative community along with a tree close to our hearts. Fall entrepreneurs and small businesses colours. (Tour co-sponsored by showcase their products and FCEF and Tree Canada), free and creations to shoppers. Artisans, open to the public, register at info@ designers, artists, musicians and friendsofthefarm.ca, donations kindly makers come together with antiques accepted. For more information go to dealers, independent boutiques, www.friendsofthefarm.ca food merchants and vintage clothing vendors to create an amazing Heritage Ottawa Walking Tour of market that is fun, fabulous and Old Ottawa South. Sun., Sept. 13, free! It’s all happening at the new 2:00 pm. – Meet at Southminster Lansdowne Park from 10am- United Church, 15 Aylmer Avenue. 4pm on the following Saturdays: In 1907, Nepean Township villages September 12 & 19, October 10 & such as Ottawa South were annexed 17. www.613flea.ca to the City of Ottawa. Improved city services soon followed, such Calling all current and past as a new high level Bank Street CHEO volunteers. The Children’s Bridge over the canal. It allowed Hospital of Eastern Ontario the privately-owned Ottawa Electric (CHEO) Volunteer Association, Railway to extend streetcar services, Number 63 Alymer in 1910. There will be a Heritage Ottawa Walking is celebrating our 50th Anniversary stimulating housing and development Tour of Old Ottawa South on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2:00 pm. this year. We want to recognize of one of Ottawa’s first streetcar your contribution and hear your suburbs. Guides are: Julie Harris PHOTO BY HENRY JOSEPH WOODSIDE. LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA/PA-016628. memories. If you, or someone and Kathy Krywicki, who both you know, was part of the CHEO contributed to the book Exploring the September 25) and $720 (+HST) concert will feature John Kadlecik Women’s Auxiliary and/or the Built Heritage of Old Ottawa South. regular price. For more information, (FURTHUR/Dark Star Orchestra/ CHEO Volunteer Association we Heritage Ottawa Members $5.00, visit our website www.cog.ca or call Golden Gate Wingmen) in his first need you to contact us. Please email Non-members $10.00 1-888-375-7383. Canadian solo performance, and [email protected] or Info: 613-230-8841 info@ local multi-instrumentalist Lucas telephone 613-737-7600 ext. 2752 heritageottawa.org or www. Learn about Orchids. The Ottawa Haneman. The evening will be and leave us your name, telephone heritageottawa.org Orchid Society meets every third accompanied by a silent auction number and email information. A Sunday of the month at the Tom featuring items from local artists member of the 50th Anniversary Opera Lyra presents Rossini’s Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Rd, and merchants and memorabilia committee will contact you with the great classic, The Barber of Seville! (Scott and Albert) at 1:30 pm. A signed by musicians including Daniel details and include you on our guest 4 Days only at the NAC. September 101 Orchid session will start at Lanois, Wynton Marsalis, Bobby list. Come and celebrate with us! 26, 28, 30; October 3 - 8 pm. Set 12:30 pm It will be on “How to pot McFerrin, Bill Frisell, and Bela in a 1940’s movie studio in Seville, your Orchids”. One time visit is Fleck. Tickets are just $10, and are Cantonese or Mandarin language Rosina is a young movie star kept $5.00, annual membership $25.00. only available at the door. We are lessons for Elementary students in check by her producer, and the Please check our website for more also still accepting instruments and Saturday 9:30-noon. Give your child owner of the studio, Bartolo. She info or last minute changes. www. accessories of all kinds for our next a new language this year, $10 fee for is constantly surrounded by his ottawaorchidsociety.com Next shipment, and any financial donation Ontario residents. Classes Sept 12 “goons”. Figaro is the studio stylist meeting is September 20, speaker is greatly appreciated. Interested 2015 - June 18 2016 at 391 Booth and confidant. The movie they are Glen Decker, “Piping Rock Orchids.’’ parties are asked to visit www. Street, (St Anthony School) Website: working on is the story of Carmen. Visitors welcome. instrumentsforafrica.com for more www.chinghua.ca e-mail: info@ Mayhem ensues! Tickets from $25. information on how they can help. chinghua.ca Fish Fry And Silent Auction on Canadian Organic Growers is Friday, September 25 at St. Thomas Season Opener, Canadian September 16 – Friends of the hosting the Organic Master Gardener the Apostle Church, 2345 Alta Vista Federation of University Women- Farm Annual General Meeting Course in Ottawa again this Fall. Drive (beside the fire station) 5 pm Ottawa. Monday September 21, 7 to 9 pm. Public is welcome, The course runs for three weekends, to 7 pm. Take out also available. Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier membership not required. Guest both Saturday and Sunday October Adults $15 and Children $8. Tickets Avenue West. 7:00 p.m.to 8:30 speaker Peter Anderson on 17-18, November 7-8, and November in advance available at Church office p.m. We offer over 40 study and “International Exchanges.” Meeting 28-29 from 10 am-4 pm. The course weekday mornings. 613-733-0336. interest groups, many during the and presentation at K.W. Neatby location will be COG’s National day. Membership is not exclusive Bldg. with free parking. To register Office at The Royal Ottawa Hospital, Instruments For Africa will be to university graduates. For more for this free event call 613-230-3276 1145 Carling Ave. The cost is $670 hosting a benefit concert and information visit www.cfuw-ottawa. or [email protected] (+HST) early bird price (until silent auction at Irene’s Pub on org or call 819-778-3438 Saturday, September 5th. The Page 40 THE OSCAR l SEPTEMBER 2015

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OOS - An Island Between The River and The Canal

A recently taken aerial view of Old Ottawa South.

PHOTO BY TOM ALFÖLDI Make Saturday your Market day!

Every Saturday 9:00 to 2:00 May to October The Main Farmers’ Market at the Museum of Nature

30+ vendors • Free street parking Less than one kilometre from the Pretoria Bridge Live music and special events most weekends Lots of grass for picnics!

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15th Annual Glebe House Tour & Tea to Showcase Five Homes By Suzanne McCarthy afternoon open house. welcome at the Glebe Community purchase tickets online at gnag.ca Volunteers at each home will Centre to enjoy refreshments and under Events. Tickets for the Tour Do you fancy a self-guided stroll have detailed information including to fill out a survey for a chance to often sell out, so buy early. through the Glebe to visit five sources of materials, paint colours, win one of two home decorating Adults and children aged 11 and up beautiful homes and afterwards sip contractors and designers. Each consultations. are welcome, as are babies in arms. tea and eat superbly baked goodies? home will be custom adorned by The Tour is on Sunday, September The Glebe House Tour raises Then you should attend the 15th Bloomfields Flowers, providing 20, from 1-4 pm. Tickets are $30 per money so Ottawa families in need Annual Glebe House Tour. added beauty and great ideas for person and $35 the day of the event. can attend the youth programs of Thanks to very generous Glebe floral accents. They are available at Bloomfields the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities homeowners and volunteers, you can A shuttle will provide easy access Flowers, 783 Bank Street; at the Group (GNAG). Money raised also tour four recently renovated homes to each home for those who don’t Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third supports community development and one newly built, at this Sunday wish to walk or bike. Avenue; or call (613) 564-1058 projects. Afterwards, Tour participants are or (613) 233-8713. You can also

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