PLEASE NOTE The deadline for the next OSCAR issue of OSCAR is Ottawa South Community Association Review 15 April.
APRIL 1988 Perley Hospital to relocate And the beat goes by ALAN WEATHERALL on.
After long negotations, a site on Smyth Road has been by LESLIE chosen for the relocation of FARYNA the Perley Hospital. Con- struction of a $60-$70 mil- lion facility will begin in Apart from the usual panic the early 1990's. The new editors experience at about building will replace the the eleventh hour before aging Perley Hospital, parts publication, remarkably, my of which are close to 75 first issue of OSCAR has years old, and the Rideau gone without a hitch, so to Veterans Home. Funding will speak. I'm sure this coulc be provided by the Federal not have been possible with- and Provincial Governments. Veterans Home and is conveniently located close to the University of out the support, patience Ottawa's Health Science Centre, on Smyth Road. The new 450-bed facility, (for the eighteenth time to be situated on the Rideau II veterans. tric medicine on a first- Leslie, it works this way) Veterans Home property, will Allan Lumsden, President hand basis. and guidance of so many incorporate the Perley's 202 of the Perley Hospital said, State-of-the-art facili- people. I would like to take patients, the 142 residents "We welcome the opportunity ties are planned for the new this opportunity to express of the Veterans Home and 50 to extend our services to location in brighter, more my sincere gratitude to veterans presently at the the Rideau Veterans Home, spacious surroundings. Pa- Sandra Garland, OSCAR's past National Defence Medical and feel that the additional tients will have more pri- editor; Rosemary Fitzpat- Centre. There will also be responsibility of caring for vacy and it is expected the rick, OSCAR's General an additional 50 chronic- the veterans will make the facility will meet the ever Manager; Rick Sutherland, care beds, many to be made Perley an even greater cre- increasing needs of the el- OSCAR's Advertising Manager available to veterans now on dit to the community." derly in Ottawa-Carleton for and Roger Camm, OSCAR's a waiting list. The new hospital will be decades to come. Business Manager, to name a The Perley Hospital has located close to the Univer- No decisions have yet been few. been looking after patients sity of Ottawa Health Sci- made on what will be done The combination of these requiring long-term care for ence Centre, enabling med- with current buildings at people's time, explanations, over 90 years, including ical and nursing students to the Aylmer Avenue or Smyth humour, and obvious devotion many World I and World War obtain knowledge of geria- Road sites. to OSCAR will no doubt allow for the continuance of one of Ottawa's finest community newspapers. Having sat at the editor's chair for about one month now, I can only reiterate Sandra's plea for respect of the submission deadline. Al- though almost all articles made it in before the sacred 15th of March, I now fully understand the true depth of that plea! Without further ado, I look forward to the chal- lenges ahead and encourage all Ottawa South residents to continue contributing to OSCAR. The combination of MN6 your efforts and talents result in production of a paper that couldn't exist ON THE INSIDE without them. Onward Ho!
Trustee Statement....4 OSWATCH 6 Alderman's Report.... 7 Spring Programmes.9-12 WINDSOR LAKE - You guessed it - rain once again for the Urban Naturalist....13 Winter Carnival held Sunday January 31st. No matter, fun Guides and Brownies.14 was had by all. Many participated in activities such as Puck WIGOS 14 Shoot, Snowball Throw, a Sleigh Ride, Broomball, Snowshoe Sports 15 and Trike races. Special thanks to CFGO, Charles Nobbe, Schools 16-17 the Kramers, Bruce and Hannah Lawrence, Paul and Linda Record Review 18 Ares, Jordy Cook, Gord Patterson, Gordon Kennedy, David Books 19 Bouse, the Firehall, Mr. Linari - Dunkin Donuts, Doug Ironside and Pinto Valley Ranch. OSCAR April 1988 page 2 Neighbourhood Watch programme paying by TOM Lawson dividends
The spread of the Neigh- Watch program and are endea- These are the people that bourhood Watch programme vouring to make their are within our community throughout Ottawa South ap- community a safer place in during the daytime working pears to be paying dividends which to reside. hours and often have the op- for the community. The Ot- Ottawa Police figures to- portunity to view any sus- tawa Police Force disclosed tal some 4,161 residential picious activities. in early February that break and enters in 1987. Break and enters still oc- breakins have dropped to the This represents a decrease cur in Ottawa and they will lowest point since 1981. of almost 400 from 1986 and continue to occur. The The four Neighbourhood a decrease of over 1700 Neighbourhood Watch program Watch areas within Ottawa since 1984. The most favour- does not insulate us but ra- vêtements .clothes South are part of the 175 able improvement the Police ther encourages our LQ Jouets, toys areas within the city. The indicate is in the solution preparedness through improv- 0-16 last area to be completed rate, for residential break- ing our home security and by was the Old Firehall Watch ins, which almost doubled being a good neighbour. If mac which encompassed the homes since 1986. you would like more informa- within the Riverdale, Camer- In conjunction with Neigh- tion about Neighbourhood bourhood Watch, the Police Watch, contact one of the 1165 WELLINGTON ST on, Willard and Sunnyside AT PARKDALE boundaries. Currently, over Force has begun a Hydro area co-ordinators : \ Tom 72 9 -2 828 23,000 homes within Ottawa Watch, a Letter Carrier Lawson at 236-7022. have seen the merits of the Watch and a Realty Watch. Conflict resolution: adversarial to cooperative thinking by RICHARD PRIESTMAN
The Dispute Resolution iate a pilot project. This will benefit through the A six week-workshop on Centre was organized by a resulted in the selection of cultivation of conflict re- Conflict Resolution skills group of concerned citizens Woodroffe High School as solution life skills. A kéy will be held at the Ottawa in November 1986. A commit- host. goal of the Centre is to es- South Community Centre be- tee from the Ottawa-Carleton This first-of-its-kind in tablish a community board ginning the last week of region ws established with Canada project saw certifi- project to promote volunteer April. This workshop will be the encouragement and advice cates being awarded to 18 mediation in various commun- under the direction of of Gordon Henderson, Q.C., student mediators at a ities. The objective is to Richard Priestman of Bespoke of the Gowling & Henderson school assesmbly held March alter our thinking from ad- Co-Operative Enterprises and law firm. By July 1987, af- 3. The program will exper- versarial to co-operative a member of the Community ter consulting various com- iment with the use of medi- approaches in our day-to-day Board Committee of the munity grops, the Centre was ation as a method of resolv- conflicts. Dispute Resolution Centre. incorporated with intitial ing conflicts as they arise funding coming from private in school, before they esca- donations and a matching late into major problems. grant from the Community The students and staff will Foundation of the Ottawa- act as a neutral third party ROBOAK REAL ESTATE LIMITED Carleton (United Way). Fund- in helping other students BROKER ing is sustained by the Ki- and teachers work together. 1390 Bank Street wanis Club of Ottawa. The goal is to achieve a Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8N6 The Centre is structured written agreement, signed by (613) 737-7100 to provide maximum effort both parties, indicating how within the Ottawa-Carelton the problem will be resol- community. A twelve member ved. Within the context of board of Directors, each re- this process, the mediators sponsible for a distinctive will have no power to force initiative,' is led by Mr. a decision, and participa- Norman Bowley, Chairman. The tion in the mediation will first of these intitiatives be voluntary. Roboak Real Estate was a community based pro- While this Woodroffe High Limited is pleased ject for the training and School program is in the to introduce your mobilization of dispute spotlight, other elements of neighbourhood real mediators. In September 1987 the Centre continue to de- estate representa- the Ottawa Board of Educa- velop to ensure the entire tive - Con Sheehan. tion was approached to init- Ottawa-Carelton community Con has owned and lived in his home in Rideau Gardens for WHEN YOU TRAVEL the past 25 years and hqs acquired a WE TAKE CARE OF comprehensive and THINGS AT HOME. personal knowledge of real estate • DAILY VISITS values in Ottawa South. • PET & PLANT CARE • MAIL REMOVAL • MODEST PRICES Our company, too, is an Ottawa South neighbour, WWà • BONDED and together we know that we can give you a • REFERENCES competent, friendly, neighbourly service for all your real estate sales requirements or enquiries. WORRY COLIN CHALK *♦ VACATION** Call Con at home, 26 Glencairn Avenue, 234-7535, 728-1694 or at Roboak Real Estate Limited, 1390 Bank mm Street, 737-7100. OSCAR April 1988 page 3
Carleton University Students'Associations' English/core French vs Student Employment Labour Pool will be closing in April French immersion: and reopening again in September, to provide reliable, part-time and casual workers a need for balance at competitive rates. Thank you for your support! by MAGGIE BIESTERFELD S.EJL.P. Coordinator - Anne-Marie Rolfe Recently a Committee for known”, said Committee mem- the Promotion of the En- ber Maggie Biesterfeld. glish/Core-French Programme On March 2, the following has been set up in response motion was carried unan- to concerns voiced by par- imously at a monthly meeting Student Employment Labour Pool ents and taxpayers within of the Community Liaison Ad- the O.B.E. system. These visory Committee, which concerns hinge upon the lack makes recommendations to the of visible backing given to O.B.E., based upon parental the regular English/Core and other community input. French programme. The Com- The motion stated: “That a mittee feels that balanced committee be established im- Michael Cassidy information is no longer mediately to study and pro- Member of Parliament available to parents as they mote the English/Core French député/deputato consider whether to enrol programme at a level equal Dân Biê'u their children in English or to French Immersion. The U H in French Immersion program- Committee should include Ottawa Centre mes. English and Core French con- The Committee presented a sultants, a programme direc- brief to O.B.E. trustees tor, trustees, teachers of Community Office during the recent exercise English and Core French and Bureau Communautaire 780 rue Somerset St. W/O. to reorganize the elementary parents”. The recommendation Ottawa K1R 6R2 schools. “We requested that has now progressed to the 236-9136 reorganization based on cur- trustees and the O.B.E. Ad- rent demands for Early ministration for action. For French Immersion, be delay- further information, contact ed, where possible, until Maggie Biesterfeld at 235- this imbalance was corrected 4620 or Chris Carroll at and the true trénds were 234-6371.
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Box 4820, Stn.E, Ottawa, K1S 5H9 OSCAR April 1988 page 4 Dear OSCAR OSCAR: Ottawa South Community Association Review I am writing to let your readers know about a new 260 Sunnyside Avenue Ottawa K1S 0R7 service to our area which I have found very useful - OSCAR is a nonprofit community newspaper, published it's a fledgling company monthly by a subcommittee of the Ottawa South Community called “Mr. Handyman”. Association, Inc. Advertising from local merchants and To say that my husband is government agencies pays our costs. Distribution is free not "handy” is a bit of an to Ottawa South homes and businesses. OSCAR is printed understatement. Consequent- by Runge Newspapers, Inc. of Renfrew. ly, there is always a long GENERAL MANAGER: Rosemary Fitzpatrick list of "odd jobs" in our 235-3880 (evenings only) household waiting to be EDITOR Leslie Faryna 231-2907 done. Over the years, I've ADVERTISING MANAGER Rick Sutherland 238-4265 tried different solutions to BUSINESS MANAGER Roger Camm 234-0714 the problem. I've even used BRIAN DISTRIBUTION Rufina Basu 231-2762 the services of our daugh- LEGAL ADVISOR Peggy Malpass ters ' high school and univ- McGARRY CONTRIBUTORS Valerie Malmsten, Suzanne Clement, ersity friends who were Cheryl Garland, Roger Camm, Rob "handy". But I always felt Quinn, Jim Dooley, Victoria as though they were doing us Zone Two Dickenson, Jeff Harrison, Triona a favour (even though they Dalziel, Peggy McNeil, Paul Wolf, were being paid) because of TRUSTEE Dorothy Bishop, Donna Walsh, time committments, etc. Rosemary Geddes, Anne Claener Needless to say, it was exciting for me to. discover this new service. For $15 an Ottawa Board hour, someone was willing to of Education come to my house at my con- venience and work away at Capital & Wellington all those odd jobs that had Wards been hanging around for so long. Finally - a completely UPGRADING OUR OLDER "crossed-off" list! Great SCHOOLS: satisfaction!! The thing that most a top priority impressed me about Mr. for our Central Sector. Handyman, was the attitude Recently Hopewell and of those involved. The two Elgin Street Public young men who worked at our Schools received some house were polite, respect- attention; similarly ful and enthusiastic about Glebe Collegiate. their work. They were eager Nonetheless these to have their new company be schools plus others a success, and seemed wil- throughout our system ling to work hard to accomp- need further re- ZONE Al: Suzanne Aylen (coordinator), Jackie Morris, Larry Dick- lish that. novation; some of our insen, Stephen Szick, Cassie Doyle, Jack Shinder, Candace O'Lett, So - I am sharing my new- facilities date back to Brian Eames, Kim Barclay, Debbie Knott, Jamie Leah found satisfaction. Perhaps the First World War this information may prove with equipment now out- ZONE A2: Susan Lafleur (coordinator), The Lafleur family useful to others. dated. We are not a- ZONE B: Willi Wahl (coordinator), Sharon Plumb, Roger and Maddy Sincerely, SANDRA BDSS1ERE lone... Metro Toronto Camm, Lesley Crossan, Meaghan and Amy Scanlon, Caroline Calvert, Boards stated clearly Leslie Roster, Patty Leonard, Rick Potter, Paul Tomlinson, Karen that their downtown and Dolf Landheer, The Woyiwadas schools are "...decay- ing as repairs put ZONE Cl: Laura Johnson (coordinator), The Larwills, The Neales, off". This must not Damon and Siobhan Bond, The Harrisons, The Gilmores, Sadie and Grace Sohmer happen in Ottawa. ZONE C2: Kathy Paterson (coordinator), Karlis Bouse, Alan McCul- lough, The Hecht Family, Jenny Wilson, Bill McCauley, Dan Byrne Office: 315 McLeod Street ZONE D: Leonard Gerbrandt (coordinator), Patti Angus, Harold Ottawa K2PIA2 Sprott, Lisa and Julie Hauser, The Smalls, Andi Gray, Mary 233-1143 Casement, Doug Young, Karen Prince, Tony Hauser, Jessie Neufeld ZONE El: Forrest Smith (coordinator), Kevin Cummings, Sean and Home: 235-7549 Andrew Bradley, Brent Pattee, Julie Thompson, Nickolas and (Ad paid for by Brian McGarry) Malcolm Fraser Street , Ontario K1S 3W9 ZONE E2: Basil Humphrys (coordinator), Tom Greenberg, The Tillmans, Jay LaFrance, Kailey and Shannon Kemp, Nicholas • OPEN SATURDAYS Humphrys, Richard Cazeau, Willie Richardson-Little • STUDENT SPECIAL 7$ ZONE FI: Carol O'Connor (coordinator), Jonathan Matynia, Kevin • PHOTOCOPIES and Jean O'Connor, The Blakemans, The Bennetts, Chris Kinsley, Nora Crier, Rosemary Cihlar • BINDING ZONE F2: Janet Fancar (coordinator), Penny Diak, Josh and Shona • WORD PROCESSING Turner, Catherine Allen, The Sterns, The Listons, The von Baeyers, Jeff Dubrule, The Malmstens • AND NOW STATIONERY SUPPLIES ZONE G: Triona Dalziel (coordinator), Simon Davies, The Tub- mans, The Dalziels, The Swinburns, Chris Petrusic, The Dauphinees, The Rayners 235-3000 BANK STREET: Tom Lawson CARLETON U: Nils Jensen OSCAR April 1988 page 5
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Which did you see first, Les or the wheelchair? “Around the neighbourhood of my they see how much I can actually do.” persons, often finds that people are so pharmacy, people are changing their As owner/operator of two pharmacies, concerned with what he can’t do, attitude toward disabled persons. Les is a successful entrepreneur and an they fail to see what he can. Now if Les When they first dealt with me, they avid basketball player. He is also one of won’t let his disability stop him from had their reservations about my the 937,000 adults in Ontario with some being a contributing member of the capabilities as a pharmacist — now form of disability. Les, like many disabled community, why should we?
For a poster write: Office for Ontario Office for Disabled Persons, Do you have an open mind? Disabled Persons 700 Bay Street, 16th Floor, Remo Mancini, Minister Toronto, Ontario M5G IZ6 Ontario OSCAR April 1988 page 6 OSWATCH Items
by DONNA WALSH
FIREHALL MEETING ON “INTEN- swer questions and to hear proposals could affect istrative Assistant, Susan SIFICATION- RESCHEDULED the community's concerns. traffic patterns in Ottawa Rejail. Susan can be reached Your participation is impor- South, OSWATCH will ask to at 564-7277 Monday afterno- You may have wondered why tant! be informed of the Commit- ons, all day on Tuesdays, March 31 has come and gone tee 's meetings. and Friday afternoons. without any further notice to you about the public me- SOUTH OTTAWA TRANSPORTATION eting on Residential Inten- COMMITTEE MAINTENANCE OF LANE BETWEEN sification announced in last PANSY AND AYLMER month's OSCAR.. The release Aldermen and community as- COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT QUE- date for the policy report sociations for the five STIONS/CONCERNS? .City Council has approved continuing the recommenda- South Ottawa Wards (River- a recommendation that the tions relating to intensi- side, Billings, Canterbury, With the number of additi- City assume responsibility fication has been delayed a Alta Vista, and Gloucester ons and renovations going on for maintaining the lane lo- month, and the Firehall me- South) have formed a com- in Ottawa South, many of you cated between Pansy and Ayl- eting originally planned for mittee to address existing may be receiving notices mer Avenues, from Seneca to the end of March has been traffic, congestion and the giving you the opportunity Carlyle. Maintenance will be rescheduled for Thursday, future transportation needs to object to a neighbour's in accordance with the qual- May 5. The City's Official of their communities. The application for minor vari- ity standards for a Class IV Plan Review Team will host priorities they have set in- ances to the zoning by-law. street, which is the same an open house from 7:00 p.m. clude: extension of the If you have a question or level as most residential to 9:00 p.m. to provide in- Transitway to Hunt Club concern in this connection streets. No upgrading of the fromation on this and other Road; widening of Hunt Club that you would like to dis- surface is to be undertaken aspects of the Official Road to four lanes from Mer- cuss, OSWATCH would be glad except where necessary to Plan. This will be followed ivale to Hawthrone; Alta to help. You can contact our ensure a safe and maintain- at 9:00 p.m. by an O.S.C.A.- Vista Parkway/Conroy Road Zoning Co-Ordinator, Ed able surface, or until pri- sponsored community meeting extension; and twinning of Cuylits (235-0927), Chair- ority for the needs of the focussing on the intensifi- the Airport Parkway with in- person Diana Smith (232- lane has been established cation issue, with planning creased access for local 7692), or leave a message within the City's Roads staff in attendance to an- traffic. As some of these with O.S.C.A.'s new Admin- Needs Policy.
OTTAWA BOARD OF EDUCATION THERE IS AN OBE SCHOOL THAT IS
CHILD-CENTERED French Programme, the OBE offers Early, FOR KINDERGARTEN Middle and Late Immersion. This allows Junior and Senior Kindergarten (for four children to start French immersion in YOUR and five-year-old children) are offered at Kindergarten, Grade 4 or Grade 6. all Ottawa Board of Education elemen- PRIMARY AND JUNIOR CHILD tary schools. OBE Kindergartens are ALTERNATE SCHOOLS warm, and welcoming - brimming with OBE Alternate schools allow children to exciting learning activities. The goal of progress at their own rate. The pro- every Kindergarten teacher is to stimu- gramme is child-centred, flexible and late a child’s natural curiosity into a love allows students to pursue their own for learning. interests. Parent involvement is an inte- STRONG ENGLISH/CORE FRENCH gral part of the programme, and the PROGRAMME community is encouraged to participate as The OBE is a leader in the development much as possible in the life of the school. of innovative English language curricu- lum in social studies, science, health REGISTRATION: MAY 9 - 20 education and the arts. All students in AT THE OBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL the English language programme take IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD daily French classes from Junior Kinder- School Locations: garten to Grade 8. As well, a wide range Planning Office: 239-2422 of enrichment activities are available to these students. Information: Public Relations: 239-2319 CHOICE OF THREE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAMMES The OBE has the widest choice of options in the Ottawa region for parents who want their child to receive a bilin- Ottawa Conseil gual education. In addition to the Core Board of scolaire Education d'Ottawa OSCAR April 1988 page 7
by ROB QUINN, Alderman Alderman's Report
ELIZABETH MANLEY CITY HALL ARCHITECTS SUPEREX^INNOVATION^___
It is but a short time since Aldermen Diane Holmes, Jamie • In 1984 SUPEREX adopted the the end of the splendid Calgary Fisher and I are Council obser- policy of scheduling or target- Olympics. My memory, I hope, vers of the staff team inter- ting its concerts for a 10:30 will forever hold the image of viewing the eight semi-final- PM finish. This policy has re- those two stellar performances ists to select the four archi- sulted, with three exceptions Elizabeth Manley gave to us all tects to be asked to submit de- over four seasons, in EX-spon- in her long and short programs. signs for the new City Hall. sored concerts ending prior to Let's all wish her the best It's quite an experience. 11.00 PM. of success in the 1988 world Capital Ward numbers two ar- Why does the EX maintain this championships in late March, chitects who have separately policy? First, by aiming for a which by the time this OSCAR ap- emerged from the original 29 to 10:30 PM finish, there is an ex- pears, may be a happy memory. reach this stage of the competi- tra half hour in case of late that it applies in all wards, tion, Christopher Leggett and starts or other delays to meet without exception; Alex J. Rankin. That's a solid., the 11:00 PM deadline set by second, by exiting between achievement in itself. the City's by-law against exces- 10:30-11:00, the adult crowd ^EATEDITORS^E^PAPE^^ sive after hours noise. have extra time to visit the Second, the crowd exits early City's nightspots and restaur- enough to enjoy the concessions ants and the younger set have LIBR^YBOARD CHAIRMEN Few community newspapers have >> II-BM and rides and thus enhance EX better bus service available to been as fortunate in their edi- revenues. (Last year's David get them home to parents at a tor as OSCAR. It is one of the When Alderman George Brown Bowie concert ended so late reasonable hour; and best in the Region and a main talked me into taking his place that the concessions and rides third, that while three or reason why is Sandra Garland. on the Ottawa Public Library were virtually empty.) more City wards may experience Sandra has now decided to hand Board, I found it to be an able Moreover, youngsters and peo- incredible (and, if Pink Floyd over to Leslie Faryna. group of citizens, three of ple going to work next morning is any indication, intolerable) As a regular columnist since whom live in Capital Ward. can still get home at a decent levels of sound prior to 11:00 1985, I have been most impres- Ernest Cote, a Glebe resi- hour by bus or car. That is an PM, there is an assurance that sed with Sandra's judgement, dent, has just stepped down as initial encouragement for them by then, peaceful enjoyment of skill and performance. Sandra, chairman to be succeeded by to come to the concert. these mostly residential neigh- we are all going to miss your Phyllis Colvin of Ottawa South. Third, outdoor concerts uti- bourhoods may break-out once help, guidance and good humour. The Ontario Public Library lize the most powerful loud- again. I have also met Leslie and Association named Mr. Cote as speakers available. By ensuring Refusal to adopt this proven she appears more than able. its 1987 "trustee of the year". an ending by 11:00 PM, SUPEREX policy will lead to numerous Sandra, you have not only been Volunteers play a special acts in a civil and law abiding and justifiable complaints aris- an excellent editor, you have role in making Ottawa such a way and thus promotes goodwill ing from obvious contraventions also done the right volunteer great city and Ernest Cote and with its nearest and should be of the noise by-law that in thing - you have replaced your- Phyllis Colvin are splendid ex- dearest market, its neighbours turn would result in greater self well. amples of such service. in Ottawa South, the Glebe and costs, because of police and ci- Ottawa East. vic employee involvement, inten- By contrast, the City accep- sive divisions in the community 10:30 PM OVERKILL OR ted directly three bookings of and inevitably political con- 1988 CITY BUDGET SENSIBLE PRECAUTION? the Lansdowne Stadium for con- frontation. certs in the summer of 1987. That might make good press co- All three ended after 11:00 PM py but it's a dumb way to run The 1988 Ottawa City budget As of writing, it's the feast and thus contravened the noise our City and our community. foresees a tax increase of 3.8% of St. Patrick. Much to the by-law! Council will be asked to re- on the City portion of the tax Mayor's horror, it's also the The City Solicitor has told consider this matter on Wednes- bill. The City has increased night after Council voted 7-5 Council that because the City day, April 6, 1988. If there its 1988 budget on much needed to uphold the Community Service permitted these concerts in its are 11 votes for reconsidera- road and sewer reconstruction and Operations Committee's unan- own facilities, the courts tion, then the issue can be de- by 86% over the 1986 budget. imous recommendation that the would likely dismiss a charge bated again and decided by a The overall increase in the Lansdowne Park Administration in such circumstances. simple majority. If six or more 1988 tax bill will be fixed schedule outdoor concerts to The obvious solution is to vote against reconsideration, when the the final school board end at 10:30 PM. adopt and confirm, rather than then the March 16th decision requirements are made and the First, let’s dispose of this undermine, the accepted SUPEREX stands. 1987 surpluses are known. This nonsense about curfews. My practice of scheduling concerts You may want to telephone will be sometime in April. well-used Oxford defines a to end at 10:30 PM. your views to the Mayor's of- curfew as a "time after which The benefits are: fice (564-1342) or write to the inhabitants may not be abroad." first, by providing an extra City Clerk with a request to Clearly media and political half hour in case of delays, distribute your letter to all QUEENSWAY UPDATE talk of curfews in this in- City Council demonstrates res- members of Council. stance has misled the public. pect for its own by-law and **************** The February Glebe Community Association directors' meeting adopted a sensible resolution DAVID BRAULT For information, assistance on the Queensway collectors. or to express an opiniqn, tele- This motion essentially des- GENERAL CONTRACTING phone 564-1308 for Rob Quinn or cribes what is now in the Re- assistants Judy Rinfret, Mon.- gional Plan or what the (Region- Wed., Jean Draper, Thurs.-Fri. al) Planning Committee is recom- The address is: 111 Sussex mending for inclusion in the re- Drive, Ottawa, Ont. KIN 5A1 vised Plan. It may be useful to mention that the "Official Plan” sets BEAHEARTSAVER DEVENEZ SAUVETEUR out a framework, not an ac- tion plan, of what may be per- CARDIAQUE mitted, e.g. zoning, or encour- TOUCHEZ LE COEUR D’UN ÊTRE CHER aged, e.g. employment centres, or protected for possible fu- FOR ALL YOUR HOME ture need, e.g. road or transit IMPROVEMENTS 722-2328 poste 3687 ways. 722-2328 «t. ses? OSCAR April 1988 page 8
Recreation and Culture ^'Ottawa Department of Servfcedestoisirs etdelaculture
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Register now with Recreation and Culture! Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant aux programmes de sports offerts Specialized Sport Programmes: par le Service des loisirs et de la culture.
Hockey Camps: Hockey récréatif:
One week sessions for ages 7 -13 years will be offered this summer Session intensive d’une semaine pour les enfants de 7 à 11 ans à la in different arena locations. For information call 564-1234. patinoire Canterbury. Les sessions débutent le 25 juillet. Renseignements: 564-1234
Operation Sport Camps for Girls and Boys: Camp Opération sport pour filles et jgarçons:
One week Sport Camps designed for girls and boys between the ages Ces camps d’une semaine sont conçus à l’intention des jeunes de 8 à of 8 - 14 years. The camps will be based at the Terry Fox Athletic 14 ans. Les camps se tiendront à l’installation d’athlétisme Terry Facility, Mooney’s Bay Park". For information call 564-1094. Fox. Renseignements: 564-1094.
Ottawa Municipal Tennis School: Tennis pour tous:
The Ottawa Municipal Tennis School is presently taking registrations L’inscription pour les cours de tennis (enfants - adultes) est for adult and children's tennis lessons. Programmes commence April présentement en cours à l’école municipale de tennis. Les sessions 25 until June 30, 1988. auront lieu à partir du 25 avril. Renseignements: 564-1234.
Summer Skating School: École de patinage récréatif:
Skating lessons will be available for all levels at Tom Brown Arena L’inscription pour les cours de patinage récréatif est présentement en this summer. For information call 564-1234. cours. Les cours auront lieu à la patinoire Torn Brown. Renseignements: 564-1234.
Women and Girls Softball Leagues: Ligues de balle-molle pour femmes et filles:
Get fit and have fun! Register your team now, for the summer softball Mettez-vous en forme tout en ayant du plaisir. Inscrivez votre équipe season starting May 9,1988. For information call 564-1096. dès maintenant pour la saison qui débute le 9 mai. Renseignements: 564-1096.
Ottawa District Senior Games: Tuesday May 24 Jeux de district des aînés: du mardi 24 mai au Jl to June 4, 1988: samedi 4 juin 1988:
Senior adults are invited to participate in the following activities: Les aînés sont invités à participer aux activités suivantes: marche, walkathon, golf, carpet bowling, 5 pin bowling, swimming, shuffle- golf, natation, jeu de galet, bridge, euchre, quilles, cribbage et board, cribbage, bridge, euchre, and darts. Register at the Royal fléchettes. Inscrivez-vous à la Légion royale canadienne, 330, rue Canadian Legion, 330 Kent Street, or 875 Carling Avenue. Kent, ou au 875, avenue Carling 564-1017.
Senior Adults Painting Exhibition: April 26 - May Exposition de peintures des aînés: 26 avril au 5 15, 1988: mai: CM Official opening on April 26 at 7:30 p.m. by His Worship Mayor Jim Vernissage le mardi 26 avril à 19h30 par Monsieur le Maire Jim Durrell. Reception following the opening. City Hall Foyer, 111 Durrell. Le vernissage sera suivi d’une réception dans le Hall de i 'Sussex Drive. For information call 564-1017. l’Hotel de ville, 111, promenade Sussex. Renseignements: 564-1017. i Flea Market and Craft Fairs: Marché aux puces et ventes d’artisanats:
Dempsey Community Centre April 7 564-1186 Centre communautaire Dempsey 7 avril 564-1186: jf Glebe Community Centre April 9 564-1058 Centre communautaire Glebe 9 avril 564-1058 Carleton Heights Community Centre April 23 564-1231 Centre communautaire Carleton Heights 23 avril 564-1231 Glebe Community Centre April 23 564-1058 Centre communautaire Glebe 23 avril 564-1058 Heron Road Multiservice Centre April 30 564-7322 Centre polyvalent ch. Heron 30 avril 564-7322 McNabb Community Centre May 11 564-1070 Centre communautaire McNabb 14 mai 564-1070 Main Street Community Centre May 14 564-1264 Centre communautaire de la rue Main 14 mai 564-1264
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l*Wi, A* ■".'/07/WMfwVV ■HW//*' /A |Hr% ! lit) 11- L I // I 1/ II. k' I Ü i,/, ■ \\ut Spring ^'Ottawa % Programmes OSCA, Inc. 260 Sunnyside Ave. du printemps 564-1064 INSCRIPTION L'inscription se fera a l'école public Hopewell à REGISTRATION compter du 18 janvier prochain (vieux gymnase), de Begins Monday April 18, 7-8:30 pm at Hopewell 19h00 a 2Oh30, et se poursuivra au centre communaut- Public School (Old Gym) as part of the Open House. aire, jusqu'au 25 avril, entre 9h00 et 21h00. Registration will continue at the Ottawa South Community Centre, during regular office hours, 9 am - CARTE DE MEMBRE 6pm, and some evenings. (April 18-25, 1988). Durant cette semaine, vous pourrez également ob- tenir une carte de membre de l'Association (famille MEMBERSHIPS ou particulier) pour 5$. Les membres bénéficient d'un Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) member- rabais de 2$ sur tous les cours dispensés. ships will be sold during registration for $5 family or single.. All OSCA members will receive a $2 dis- REMBOURSEMENT count on each instructed course they register in, by Les frais d'inscription ne seront rembourses presenting their membership card. Membership discount qu'exceptionnellement et a la seule condition que le does not apply to workshops. remboursement ne nuise en rien au programme. Des frais administratifs de 5$ seront perpus dans tous REFONDS les cas. Si un programme doit être annulé en raison No refunds unless there are extenuating cir- d'un nombre insuffisant de participants, le montant cumstances and only if the refund does not jeopardize sera rembourse intégralement, par cheque. the program. A $5 administration charge will be ap- plicable at all times. In the event that a program CHEQUE must be cancelled due to insufficient registration, a Les cheques doivent être libellés au nom de l'As- complete reimbursement will be made by cheque. sociation communautaire d'Ottawa-Sud. CHEQUES SUBVENTION Make cheques payable to Ottawa South Community As- Une aide partielle peut être accordée a ceux qui sociation . ne peuvent s'acquitter des frais exigés. Il suffit d'en faire la demand par écrit a l'association, 260, SUBSIDY avenue Sunnyside, Ottawa (Ont.) KlS 0R7. A subsidy is available to those individuals who require financial assistance. A written request INTERACTION should be addressed to OSCA. Subsidy will pend Board Tous les programmes offerts par la Ville d'Ottawa approval. a l'intention des jeunes de 3 a 18 ans font mainten- ant partie du programme d'interaction, qui vise à in- INTERACTION tégrer les enfants handicapes dans les programmes a All City of Ottawa programs for children and youth orientation communautaire. Les benevolés jouent un 3 to 18 years of age are now included in the inter- role important a ce chapitre, en apportant leur appui action program, a service whereby disabled children aux parents, aux participants et aux moniteurs. Si le are integrated into community based programs. Volun- programme vous interesse, a titre de benevole ou de teers play an important role in interacting by prov- participant, veuillez téléphoner au 564-1261, ou l'on iding extra support to parents, participants and in- vous fournira tous les details a cet egard. structors. For information on becoming involved, as a participant or volunteer, call 564-1261. LES FEMMES ET LE SPORT Etant donne le peu d'activités sportives prevues WOMEN AND SPORT pour les femmes de tous ages, la Direction des loi- The Ciy of Ottawa has recognized the need for sirs de la Ville d'Ottawa a mis sur pied un programme increased sport opportunities for girls and women. d'action positive pour les adolescentes de 13 à 17 The recreation branch has initiated an affirmative ans. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, action program for girls ages 13 - 17 years. For veuillex téléphoner au 564-1097. further information, call 564-1097. HEURES D'OUVERTURE OFFICE HOURS La semaine, 9h00 à midi et 13h00 à 18h00. Après le Weekdays: 9 a.m. - Noon, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Evenings debut des cours: le soir et le samedi. Toutes les and Saturdays when programs are in session. Closed classes seront cancelles pour Victoria Day, le 23 Victoria Day, Monday May 23. mai. Centre Director: Patti MacKay Directrice: Patti MacKay OSCA Chairperson: Russ Barton President de l'Association: Russ Barton. PROGRAM INFORMATION RENSIGNEMENTS GENERAUX The programs at the Firehall (Ottawa South Commu- L'Association communautaire d'Ottawa-Sud et la Di- nity Centre) have been developed by OSCA and Ottawa rection des loisirs de la Ville d'Ottawa ont élaboré Recreation. All programs begin the week of April 25- tous les programmes offerts au centre. Ils commence- 30, 1988 and are held at the Firehall unless other- ront le 25 avril et, sauf avis contraire, se tiend- wise noted. Programs listed below are offered in En- ront au centre communautaire. Les programmes énumérés glish. If the minimum registration requirement is not ci-après sont offerts en anglais. Si le nombre d'ins- reached, a course is automatically cancelled. In case criptions a un cours est insuffisant, il est automa- of an emergency cancellation of a children's class, tiquement annulé. En cas d'urgence d'une annulation children will remain at the community centre until d'une classe, l'enfant va rester au centre communau- parents are notified. taire jusqu'à la notification des parents. OSCAR April 1988 page 10 Preschool, FIREHALL COOPERATIVE PLAYGROUP LISTEN, LIKE, LEARN 7 weeks, $27 September - June Tuesday 9:30-10:15 am, ages 2-3 (Parents MAY attend) Waiting list only until June 1988. An opportunity Tuesday .10:20-11:05 am, ages 1-2 (Parents attend) for young children to develop social skills and and Instructor: Faye Chao play in small groups. Parents take turns at sup- Thursday 2:15-3:15 pm, ages 2-3 (Parents MAY attend) ervising. For ages 1-1/2 years to 2-1/2 years as of Saturday 10-11 am, ages 1-2 (Parents MAY attend) September 1988. Registration for the fall at the Saturday 11-12 noon, ages 2-3 (Parents MAY attend) Firehall on Tuesday June 7, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. For in- Instructor: Jennifer Enns formation call Jane Kurys at 234-4438. Priority sta- Rhythm and movement are integrated to provide an tus to Ottawa South residents will be given during active music program utilizing Barbara Cass-Beggs me- the registration period only . (June 7 between 7 p.m. thod, a nice time for Dad to join in the fun. and 8 p.m.). Non-residents can register that night and be placed on a waiting list, which will operate PRESCHOOL POTTERY 7 weeks - $32, includes solely on a first come first served basis. Limited Tuesday 1:30-2:15 pm, ages 4-5 years supplies spaces. instructor: Toby Howell Children love to express their creativity with FIREHALL TODDLER PLAYGROUP clay. This programme will give each child a chance to April 1988 to June 16, 1988 explore, create and develop. A playgroup for children 12 - 18 months. There is a $5.00 user fee for each new child this session. COLOUR A RAINBOW 7 weeks - $30, includes Saturdays 10:30-11:30 am supplies KINDER KIDS Instructor: Mary Stanton Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 7 weeks, $42 This programme is for children 4-5 years of age, Instructor: Cynthia Moase with an emphasis on experimentation with craft mater- A program for 2-1/2 to 4 year olds. Children ben- ials. The programme will be held at Hopewell Public efit from a small group, arts and crafts, music, free School, in the Art Room. play and other learning experiences. Call the Fire- hall for more information at 564-1064. Limited regis- PRE-BALLET tration. Saturday 9:30-10:15 or 11:45-12:30 7 weeks - $25 Instructor: Kari Umelas YOUR BABY NEEDS MUSIC An introduction to dance training through the use Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 7 weeks, $27 of music and movement. Parents are invited to attend Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. the last class. For ages 3-5. Instructor: Jennifer Enns Ages: 6-12 months These classes expose parent and baby to a large repertoire of songs, rhymes and muscial activities. Suited to stage of development. Baby is helped to un- derstand concepts such as fast, slow, loud, soft, high, low. A good chance for Dad and the parent who works outside of the home to come and join in the fun. At the Firehall. Children AFTER 4 BASKETBALL 7 weeks, $12 Monday-Friday $65.00/month Thursday 7:00-8: 30 pm $ 3.50/day Improve your skills and techniques in this chal- Coordinator: Cynthia Moase lenging sport. In Hopewell's new gym. Ages 8-13. Our popular after-4 program continues with qual- ified staff providing activities that include sports, crafts, music, drama and special events. For ages 6- ART PROGRAM 11 years. Registration for September After-Four be- Instructor: Mary Stanton • 7 weeks, $31 gins Monday June 6, during regular office hours (9:00 (incl. supplies) a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) A deposit of $65 will be required Tuesday 4:00-5:30 p.m. (ages 5-1/2 to 8) - Art for each child registering. Rates are subject to Room - Hopewell School change in September 1988. Saturday 9:00-10:30 a.m. (ages 5-1/2 to 8) - Art Room - Hopewell School FLOOR HOCKEY 7 weeks, $12 This class incorporates drawing, painting, collage Wednesday 7:00-8:00 p.m. and clay modelling. For 8-13 year olds, at Hopewell's new gym. Thursday 4:00-5:30 p.m. (ages 9-12) - Art Room - Hopewell School GYMNASTICS 7 weeks, $30 Saturday 11:30-1:00 p.m. (ages 9-12) - Art Room - Saturdays 9:45-10:45 am (6-8 years) Gymnastics I Hopewell School 10:45-11:45 am (9-12 years) Gymnastics n This class for older children includes instruction Instructor: Elaine Patsula in charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, watercolours and A program developed in conjunction with the Canad- acrylics. ian YMCA and the Canadian Gymnastics Federation. The goal is to promote enjoyment and participation in ba- CARTOONING sic gymnastics. To be held at Hopewell School in the Instructor: Mary Lou Fortier 7 weeks, $21 new gym. Cartooning I (Beginners) - Wednesday 4:00-5:00 p.m. - Hopewell School, Room 19 POTTERY An introduction to the basics of Cartooning. Monday, Tuesday, 7 weeks, $32 (Includes Character drawing, story telling and colours. Ages Wednesday or Thursday Supplies) 8-12. Instructor: Mimi Cabri Cartooning II (Advanced) - Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m. - An After-Four Programme designed for children 6-12 Hopewell School, Room 19 years of age. Come once a week to develop and learn Must have completed Cartooning I (Beginners). Fur- new pottery skills. Classes to be held at the Fire- ther instruction in cartooning, character drawing, hall in the pottery studio. storytelling, colours and three dimensionals. OSCAR April 1988 page 11 PRIMARY BALLET 7 weeks, $27 TAP DANCE 7 weeks, $24 Saturday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday 6:00-7:00 p.m. Instructor: Kari Umelas Instructor: Rod Scott An introduction to basics for our future stars. Introductory class for boys and girls ages 6-12 Ages 5-7 years. At the Firehall. years. Come join us in the Mainhall at the Ottawa South Community Centre. JAZZ DANCE 7 weeks, $24 TENNIS ANYONE? 7 weeks, $22 Friday 4:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Instructor: Rod Scott Saturday 10:30-11:30 a.m. Use this after-school program to learn all about Instructor: TBA Jazz Dance with one of Ottawa's best teachers. Ages This instructional program will be held at Windsor 6-12 years. At Hopewell's new gym. Park. For ages 8-12f Spring Sports Leagues Registration for these programs only will be on SOCCER 8 weeks, $15 (includes T-shirt) Saturday April 23, 1988 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Mites (born 82,83) TBA if numbers require at the Ottawa South Community Centre. Tykes (born 80,81) Monday-Thursday 6:30-8:00 p.m. Atoms (born 78,79) Monday-thursday 6:30-8:00 p.m. T-RALL 7 weeks, $12 (includes T-shirt) Mosquitoes (born 76,77) TBA Monday - Thursday 6:00-7:00 p.m. May 2-June 24 May 9-June 24 Recreational soccer at Brewer Park. Also requires Doug Diak volunteer participation. For infirmation or to help Boys and Girls ages 5-7 years can practice their call the Firehall at 564-1064. Scheduling will follow skills in Hopewell School's grass yard. Schedules a league format with possible exhibition games again- will be available after registration. If you are in- st other house league organizations. Schedules will terested in assisting the league in any way possible, be available on playing times after registration. please call the Firehall at 564-1064. We -are looking for two coaches and two score keepers per team. PRE-SEASON SOCCER CONDITIONING CAMP $10 per Child May 2-May 6 6:00-7:30 p.m. SOFTBALL 7 weeks, $12 (includes T-shirt) Instructor: Craig Anugs Saturday 9:00-10:30 a.m. Exercises to improve intensity, coordination and May 7-June 25 flexibility. Skill development will focus on shoot- Ken Cramer ing, juggling, and dribbling. Ages 5-6 years, 7-8 A recreational program held at Windsor Park ball years, 9-10 years, 11-12 years. Children will be diamond. Voluntary participataion will be necessary divided into their appropriate age group for the to make this a success. Boys and girls 8-12 years. week. To be located at Brewer Park depending on the weather. SPORTS CLINIC FOR SOCCER COACHES AND REFEREES Wednesday April 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Instructor: Craig Angus Don't heistate to volunteer because you lack ex- pertise. Anyone with a genuine interest in children is invited to attend our 4 hour training session to be held at Hopewell School's Old Gym. \buth BABYSITTING 7 weeks, $25 LEADERSHIP IN TRAINING 8 weeks, Free Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m. Instructor: Susan Howe Instructor: TBA Ontario Safety Council Certification. An opportun- The Leadership-in-Training program is a fun, chal- ity for 12 to 15 year olds to learn basic safety and lenging, learning experience that offers youth an op- child care. To be held at the Firehall. portunity to acquire valuable leadership skills and work experience. For ages 14 and up. BASKETBALL 7 weeks, $12 Thursday 8:30-10:00 p.m. WOMEN AND SPORT This is a program for boys and girls, 14 years and SOFTBALL over, including practice sessions and game play. To GIRLS LEAGUE be held at Hopewell School's New Gym. Ages: 9-13, 14-17 Season: May-June YOUTH SPORTS CLUB 7 weeks, $12 Levels: Recreational, Intermediate Friday 7:00-10:00 p.m. Cost: Returning Players $5.00 Come and participate at various games and sports. New Players $10.00 Hopwell's new gym. Ages 12 and over. WOMEN'S LEAGUE Ages: 18 and up wotne* and PRE-TEEN ACTIVITY NIGHT 7 weeks, $15 Season: May-August Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Levels : Recreational Meet your friends at the Fireahll for movies, Intermediate games and special events. Ages 9-12 years. Cost: Recreational Returning Players $20 TEEN NIGHT 7 weeks, $12 New Players $25 Fridays 8:30-10:00 p.m. Intermediate Coordinator: TBA Returning Players $35 Join in the fun — pizza and movie night, mini New Players $40 putt and Go-Karting, horseback riding and much more. All teens will meet on Friday, April 29, 8:30 p.m. at the Firehall to plan activities. There may be addi- tional charges for trips and special events. OSCAR April 1988 page 12 ^ A^ll!+C AEROBICS 7 weeks VOLLEYBALL Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:15-8:15 p.m. Monday 8:00-10:00 p.m. 7 weeks, $12 Saturday 9:15-10:15 a.m. Recreational games for those who are looking for Location: Hopewell some sporty fun. At Hopewell's new gym. Instructor: Rose Silverman Cost: $20/$38/$48 for 1/2/3 or more times per week OPEN BADMINTON 7 weeks, $12 Select your own fitness schedule. To be held at Tuesday or Wednesday 8:00-10:00 p.m. Hopewell's old gym. Enjoy an evening of fun and exercise at Hopewell's new gym. NO BOUNCE AEROBICS 7 weeks, $18 Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Tricia Randall An excellent method of maintaining cardiovascular MIXED SOFTBALL $17, (includes T-shirt) fitness and flexibility with low impact exercise. Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 p.m. Classes to be held in the Mainhall at the Firehall. Beginning Mid May Babysitting available: $15/1 child A league format will be followed again this year $25/2 children if numbers warrant. Attempts will be made to balance $35/3 or more children teams. This is a recreation, slow pitch league that functions without the benefits of umpires. Businesses EARLY BIRD FITNESS may enter teams onlyif compatible with a recreational Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-7:15 p.m. 7 weeks, $31 level of play. Each team must appoint a captain to be Instructor: Tricia Randall responsible for equipment, etc. For further informa- This is a beginners class with a 20-minute warm-up tion please call the Firehall at 564-1064. followed by a workout for the arms, cardiovascular system, abdominals, legs, quads, buttocks, and cool- CREATIVE DANCE down. Classes to be held in the mainhall at the Wednesday 7:00-8:30 p.m. 7 weeks, $32 Firehall. Instructor: Pat Bowen (or $5/night) Learn to dance for fun, discovery, and social in- YOGA teraction. To be held at the Firehall. Beginners Thursday 7:00-8:30 p.m. 7 weeks, $24 Instructor: James Alfieri ADULT POTTERY Intermediate Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 weeks, $28 Wednesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. 7 weeks, $45 Instructor: Catherine Gilles Instructor: Carolyn Trudeau (plus supplies) Application of the techniques of Hatha Yoga phys- Designed for the person wishing to learn a new ical exercise, breath control and relaxation. Regain hobby or for the serious student seeking new skills. natural health and relieve stress. Both handbuilding and wheel throwing will be ex- plored. Clay can be purchased for a small fee and ar- rangements can be made to use the studio. TENNIS Beginner and Intermediate, Wednesday AM DOG OBEDIENCE 9 weeks, $40 Beginners 9-10 a.m. $20 Intermediate 10-11 a.m. $35 Saturday 12:30-1:30 p.m. Instructor: Carolyn Clark May 10 to May 26 at Windsor Park for 3 weeks. Tips on communication, dog languages, bonding, Instructor: TBA praising your dog, house training, shyness, use of a Babysitting is available for Wednesday a.m. only. crate, games. How to stop hand biting, running away, Cost - $15.00 for one child, $25.00 for two children, jumping up. By end of course, puppies will walk at $25.00 for three or more. the handler's side on a loose leash, come when cal- Beginners and Intermediate, Tuesday and Thursday PM Session 1 - Beginners 6-7 p.m. $20 led, sit and stay, lie and stay. Puppies over 3 Session 1 - Intermediate 7-8 p.m. $35 months are eligible if they have had at least 2 Parvo May 10-May. 26 at Windsor Park. shots and up to date vaccination. To be held at the Session 2 - Beginners 6-7 p.m. $20 Firehall. Session 2 - Intermediate 7-8 p.m. $35 May 31 to June 16 at Windsor Park. Please note, WATER-BASED MEDIA 7 weeks, $45 Beginner instruction is in groups of 10-12 people. Tuesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. Intermediates, with 4-6 people per court, with more Instructor: Kelley Kloer individual instruction on technique. Rain dates will An experimental approach covering such areas as be announced if necessary. opaque techniques in gouache and acrylic, strengthen- ing one's sense of design through exercises in col- lage. The goal is to improve one's handling of the more traditional watercolour techniques. Some drawing as well. Workshops and Special Events ————_—— ^ CONFLICT RESOLUTION OSCA BIRTHDAY PARTIES Thursday 7:00-9:00 p.m. 6 weeks, $66 Saturday or Sunday 2:00-4:00 p.m. Instructor: Richard W. Priestman, M.S.W. For 4-10 year olds. We are hoping to become the Learn how to reconcile differences, resolve con- birthday party specialists. For that special day, let flicts and repair the damage caused by conflict. Pra- us do the work. You provide up to 10 children ($3.00 ctice valuable communication, negotiation and con- extra per child if more than 10) and food, we'll pro- ciliation skills to use with your family, friends, vide games and activities and you won't have to neighbours, landlord or community. To be held at the cleanup. Cost is $35.00. Call 564-1064 to book your Firehall. Saturday or Sunday afternoon. BAKE SALE/CRAFT SALE AND FLEA MARKET Saturday May 14 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The perfect place to buy or sell local handicrafts and baked goods. Each table is $7.00. Reserve by registering at the Ottawa South Community Centre. For more information call 564-1064 OSCAR April 1988 page 13 The Urban Naturalist Signs of Spring by VICTORIA DICKENSON and Amazon. The beautiful glossy as the robin and trèe swal- eye ducks to the Ottawa Ri- JEFF HARRISON black purple martin that can low will eat many different ver at the Island Park be regularly seen flying insects, but the purple mar- Bridge each winter is a good Next time you fly down over the Rideau, comes back tin prefers a diet of example. There are too many south for a winter vacation in late April and stays on mosquitos and it returns to robins about to be able to in a big jumbo jet, give a to about Labour Day, a lit- the Ottawa area only when tell one from another, but thought to the hummingbird. tle more than four months. these are plentiful. it's very likely that the Weighing only . a few grams, This bird spends more time The big question is how do robins, and the crows, or- this tiny visitor to -our "hawking" for insects in birds navigate? Scientists ioles and red-winged black- summer gardens leaves in Argentina. beleive that the earth's birds that nest around our August and September to fly Why do birds come to Can- magnetism, the sun, stars, neighbourhood this year are south to Central America a- ada to breed? Why does the and perhaps even odour all the same birds as last year, cross the Gulf of Mexico. robin stay for seven months play a part. It varies with or their offspring. How they This incredible feat is sur- and the martin for four? How the species. Obviously, find their way to your tree passed by another common do birds navigate back and birds that migrate at night, or porch and than back to summer resident of these forth? These are not simple such as the warblers and parts, the even more deli- questions and naturalists thrushes, are more likely to cate monarch butterfly. and scientists have not use the stars. Larger spe- Flocks of butterflies flut- found simple answers. It is cies such as the Canada ter south to winter in the clear that birds and other Geese that regularly fly cooler mountains of central fauna migrate or hibernate over our house "honking" in Mexico. if there is not enough food those early morning hours of Migration is a phenomenon to sustain them. If all the May, may rely mostly on that has fascinated people local bluejays cannot find sight, visually following for centuries. We think of enough suitable food, some watercourses. We suspect our seasonal visitors as will fly to where they can. they start before dawn in "ours”, but in fact many may Although most birds migrate the Kingston area and follow spend more time in the tro- to find food, there are rare the Rideau system. As they pics than they do in Canada. exceptions. In the desert of hit Ottawa South, the Ottawa For example, the chimney the U.S. southwest, there is and Gatineau Rivers loom in- swift, an all brown bird a bird called the poor-will to view, and they invariably that has been likened to a (a relative of our whip- turn north. their southern wintering "cigar on wings", nests in- poor-will) , that actually Another thing that strikes grounds is still something side chimneys throughout our hibernates. most experienced birders, is of a mystery. neighbourhood, and spends As spring advances, the that birds are creatures of Look for next month's virtually its whole life on insect "explosion" creates habit. This is most obvious article where we will talk the wing. It flies into town ideal conditions for feeding when rarities turn up in the about birds, butterflies and in early May and is gone by ravenous baby birds. Mi- same spot at the same time gardens. grants time their arrival each year, as if they had an and nesting to take maximum internal clocl. The return advantage of these condi- of the rare Barrow's Golden- tions. The early birds such NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NPL) Achieve the personal changes you want by using NPL's gentle but powerful approach to problem solving and personal evolution. GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW & FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES * Smoking * * Weight Management * PEGGY MALPASS BA LLB * Self Confidence * BARRISTER SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC Barclay McMillan, M.A. Counselling * Consultation SUITE 504, 77 METCALFE ST. OTTAWA, ONTARIO KIP 516 (613) 594-3469 Training the end of August, a visit No charge for initial of barely four months. It consultation. spends most of the year 231-3874 chasing insects over the THOMAS AND WINSHIP BARRISTERS.SOLICITORS AND NOTARIES PUBLIC LEONARD C. THOMAS, Q.C. (1897-1971) ROBERT C. THOMAS, B.A. ALAN R. WINSHIP, B.A., LL.B. CHARLES d#V. CARPENTER (RETIRED) DOUGLAS A. MENEILLEY, B.A., LL.B. IMPERIAL BUILDING 251 BANK STREET, SUITE 303 Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1 X3 TELEPHONE (613) 235-6721 OSCAR April 1988 page 14 Guides and brownies by VALERIE MALMSTEN It's hard to believe that it is that time of year a- 5TH BROWNIE PACK gain. In continuance of a longstanding annual . tra- The Brownies working to- dition, we shall soon be ward their Golden Bar used visited by Brownies and posters to study safety Guides who will be taking tips, become aware of safety orders for Girl Guide Cook- hazards, and handle personal ies. As always, your support safety problems such as what will be much appreciated. a. Brownie should do when she is lost, what to do if no one is home when arrives home from school, etc. The Golden Hand girls . Chrissie 30TH GUIDE COMPANY Fraser, Erin Jones, and Bridgette Brummel gave pre- The guides enjoyed a skat- sentations on Brownies in ing evening at Windsor park, other countries, including a playing some games and work- vidual display. As a tribute ing on.their skating badges. to Thinking Day, a candle- They also made enough donuts light ceremony was included to ensure full recovery from with a closing prayer. all the energy expended while on the ice. Great fun was had by girls and fathers working together to make picture frames for their woodworking badges. The girls learned about dif- Brownies and Guides will be taking orders for cookies ferent £ypes of wood, use of and also selling door-to- door. Brownie Karen Malmsten various tools including the shows her selling smile. mitre box, and successfully matched corners to make 30TH BROWNIE PACK frames. Thanks to Steve St. Arnaud, Terry Black, Brian The Brownies of this pack ing, the girls celebrated Wallace, Mr. Greenberg, Da- sent get well wishes to Eva- Leap Year with games that vid Bouse, Dr. Watters, Mr. This pack visited the By- lisa Mclllfaterick who has involved leaping! It was Minaker, and Mr. Rowley for town Fire Brigade Museum to been ill. They wanted her to great fun, and the Golden their guidance and use of learn about fire prevention know that she has been mis- Hand girls made sandwiches their workshops. and the history of fire bri- sed and that they look for- that were enjoyed by all. gades . The girls tried on ward to her return. The Golden Bar girls were fireman's hats, boots and The Brownies are also busy busy sewing on buttons (too coats; handled the equip- washing out empty milk bags bad my husband never was a ment; enjoyed a talk on fire for future use by the Canad- Brownie) and enjoyed learn- engines in the display area ian Heart and Stroke ing the proper way to set and saw an excellent animat- Foundation. the table with waiter-style ed video film. At the February 29th meet- relay races. INTENSIFICATION IN OTTAWA SOUTH: WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS? OSCA S OSWATCH invite you to attend a PUBLIC MEETING at the Firehall WIGOS SCHEDULE with representatives of the City's Official Plan Review Team Thursday, May 5th (9:00 p.m.) Tie Women's Interest Group of Ottawa South (WIGOS) meets every Friday morning, from 9:30 to 11:30, at the Old (A City-sponsored Open House will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9-00 Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue. Both men and women are p.m. to provide information on this and other of the Team's welcome to attend. People with children are encouraged recommendations for Ottawa's future growth and development) to arrive by 9:30 a.m. so they can settle them with the babysitters before the business meeting starts at 9:45 am. Our guest speaker will begin at 10:00 a.m. A charge of $2.50 per adult covers our expenses. For more information, please call Jean Thomson (563-1566). DATE TOPIC SPEAKER PE'MW WOK RESTAURANT FULLY LICENSED April 1 Easter April 8 T.V. news Kathryn O'Hara, Co-anchor DAILY LUNCHEON SPECIALS CBC Evening News April 15 Victorian Deborah Gorham, Professor Specializing In authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines *l girlhood of History, Carleton U. •Flaming Bo Bo Platter-Hot Iron Plates* April 22 Flower arranging Carolyn Bashan •Seafood in season* O April 29 TBA Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. May 6 Impact of free Maude Barlow, consultant trade on women on social and economic TAKE OUT ORDERS issues 1098 Bank St. (at Sunnyside) 234-0911 OSCAR April 1988 page 15 Sports Ottawa Centre hockey report by KEITH WILLIS This is a short note to a représentative for each mind is April 28 and this canteen. The tournament this inform all those involved in division. The deadline for time will be confirmed, as year will mean a total of 45 the Ottawa Centre Hockey As- ticket purchases is Wednes- will the location, at the hours of ice time at Brèwer sociation of some signifi- day April 13. In addition to banquet. as well as a full day at cant upcoming events concer- the luncheon, awards for all The final point of this McNab Arena. The tournament ning the hockey organiza- teams will be handed out as column is to inform everyone dates at Brewer are April 4 tion. At this writing we are will awards from the inter- that the opening ceremonies to 10 and times are from in the .playoff round, and lock league play. for the annual City of Ot- 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. du- with the . exception of the The general meeting has tawa Tournament this year ring the evenings of the midget team, the outcomes been poorly attended in the will be held at the Brewer week and 8:Q0 a.m. to 10:00 remain in doubt. I will be past and again it should be Arena. This is the first p.m. on weekends. Any mem- reporting on all of the post noted that this is the best time that the coldest arena bers of the hockey community season on-ice activities in forum to express opinions in town has had the opportu- that can lend a hand to the next issue of OSCAR. and make recommendations for nity to open the largest staff the canteen during In the meantime, the date future activity at our tournament of the year. this period should contact and venu have been set for association. Positions to be Scheduled to attend the Ray Jones at 237-0723. Your the annual banquet and there filled include the opening are the mayor and help will be much apprecia- is a tentative date for the following: President, Vice several other City offi- ted. general meeting for the él- President, Treasurer, cials. The tournament prom- The opening ceremonies are ection of next year's exec- Secretary, Registrar, ises to be a fine ending to scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Mon- utive. The banquet will once Canteen Manager, and three the season. All teams from day April 4 at Brewer Arena again be held at the South- Director positions. This is Ottawa Centre are entered in with the opening games to minster United Church (Galt the opportunity to answer the event, as are teams from some of the Ottawa Centre Ave. entrance) on Saturday any questions, raise all across the city. For teams. The final schedule at April 23 from 1:00 p.m. to concerns and find out what those who are not aware, the this writing has yet to be 3:00 p.m. As usual lunch is is involved behind the association counts on pro- determined, but the coaches to be provided for all play- scenes in making the ice ceeds from the canteen at and players will be informed ers and coaches and the fee time available to the play- Brewer to help subsidize the very shortly. To all the en- for parents and other guests ers for the year. We hope to. costs of operations for the trants: GOOD LUCK and we are is $5.00 (children under 6, see a larger number of peo- hockey season. To this end looking forward to a succes- $2.00) . Tickets will be av- ple out to this year's meet- we have always counted on sful wind up to the season. ailable from the coaches and ing. The date to keep in volunteers to help in the '^’W'V'V’V'V'W'V'V'W'V'V’W'V'V’V'V’W’VW'V .’V'V’V'V'V" k'V'V'W'V’V'W’V'W'V’V'W’W ST. JAMES TENNIS CLUB ~ 4 lighted plexi-pave courts _ AGF showers and lockers available club season opens April 30, 1988 P&r PROTECT THE wrr PURCHASING POWER LOCATION FEES 3rd Avenue or YOUR SAVINGS. SENIORS $50/SEASON rotecting purchasing power is the primary West of Lyon P In the Glebe JUNIORS $24/SEASON investment objective of more and more COUPLES $85/SEASON Canadians. AGF Global Government Bond F\ind is Family rates are designed to minimize declines in the purchasing lilable upon request power of your savings. 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Or, a leaf rake times and the results re- that not only collected lea- corded. ves but also trapped them "We have our major Science until you could get them to Fair in the fall, but we the garbage bag? Or, how like to have students keep about an electric spaghetti on researching into science twirler to take the effort and keep on seeing how imag- out of eating pasta? inative they can be. We These inventions and many, don't judge submissions at many more were featured at the Invention Convention. Hopewell's recent Invention Instead, we chase away the Convention. Science teacher February blahs and have fun Donna Walsh, asker her Grade with science," says Donna 8 students to think of some Walsh. problem around the house, Four times more effective than picking Congratulations Kate Tunnacliff on up leaves with your hands is Jeannie winning first place in the Museum of O'Connor's Rake-Tongs. Jeannie Science and Technology's Invention demonstrates her invention at Hopewell's Convention! Kate, on the left, receives Invention Convention. Simple, like most the award from Sian Fowler as Donna brilliant ideas, and practical too. the Walsh, Hopewell's science teacher, looks rake-tongs attracted attention and on. Kate's invention was a BOFU (Bath brought Jeannie orders from both staff Organizer for You). It is a plank that and visitors to the Convention. fits across the tub which holds a book rack, food tray, drinking cup, note pad, bell, and a rubber glove to keep the book pages dry. DONOHUE & BOUSQUET • FINE ANTIQUES • SILVER • APPRAISALS "Stand up straight and stop grinning" would be a familiar order to Open Daily Except Sunday 9-'30 - 5:30 students 100 years ago, but it seemed strange to these grade seven Saturday 10:30 - 5:30 students dressed to observe Heritage Day in Christine Healy's History class. 27 Hawthorne Av. (Between Pretoria Bridge & Main St) 232-5665 CUSTOM DESIGN HOMES Hopewell defeated Ashbury College to win first place and the trophy for the second year in a row in the annual city-wide Robbie Burns Essay Contest. The essays were judged on content, style and structure. The winning submission focussed on a short biography of the poet and a reaction to two of his most popular poems. Pictured here from left to right are: D. Reid, president of The Ottawa Burns Club, Allison Howell, Ilona Lewis, teacher Ann Withey and Archie Morrison, piper. *• For the discriminating buyer, Armstrong Maclean Associates is presenting two custom designed residences in a superb city location. 1,200 sq. ft. in size, 324 Powell Avenue has been gutted and reconstructed internally, while particular attention has been directed to restoring the exterior to its original, turn of the century quaint appeal. 326 Powell, at 1,440 sq.ft, is a new home which will be completed by, and available for May occupancy. While replicating much of the appearance of it's neighbouring house, this home is to include 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, high efficiency gas furnace and fireplace, hardwood and ceramic flooring, and much more of the design and construction detailing which is synonymous with projects by Armstrong Maclean. ARMSTRONG MACLEAN For detailed plans and full DESIGN particulars, please call GROUP "You can read the News" sing the boys from roots 17 as their part in the successful "Grapevine Connection", a musical tribute to the history 967SOMHRSEI WESr of communication. Every student at Hopewell in grades A, 5 and 6 had a OTTAWA,CANADA ADDITIONS • RENOVATIONS • CUSTOM HOMES KIR6RB part in the production. (013)234-5401 OSCAR April 1988 page 17 St Margaret Mary School Sb YOUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Margaret Mary's School, an elementary school in the Ottawa Roman Catholic Separate School system, is located in the Heart of Ottawa South. The school offers classes from Junior Kindgergarten (4 years) through to Grade Six. St. Margaret Mary's is: - a community school, within walking distance of - a school which offers sports and athletic pro- most pupils in Ottawa South and a block away grams, computer enhanced education, library en- from St. Margaret Mary’s Parish Church. Children richment, fieldtrips, family studies programs, at the school learn in a Christian environment. etc. The school is open to all children. - a school mission entitled "The Arts and the - a school where parents, whether volunteers or Basics" - a special program involving the com- observers, are made welcome. The PTA is active munity in which the Arts are promoted. and involved in both classroom work and extra- - a school which houses a half-day daycare run curricular activities. by a parent-operated cooperative. Children who - a small school in which the pupils and teach- attend the half-day Kindergarten classes may at- ers all know one another well. There is a frien- tend daycare for the rest of the day. dly and supportive family atmosphere in the - a school within a short walking distance to classrooms, the halls and the play areas. the Ottawa South Community Centre which offers - a bilingual school whose program (half day En- an After-Four program for the older children. glish - half day French) ensures that the child- - a school which provides all children living in ren receive a good grounding in a second langu- Ottawa South, the Glebe, and Ottawa East, school age as well as acquiring good skills in their bus transportation to and from school. Kinder- first. garten pupils who are not in daycare are bused - a school where a dedicated, professional staff home at noon. is committed to the development of the "total" - a school in which every child is special, and child and in which an atmosphere of Christian in which the physical, social, emotional, intel- values and Educational goals flourish. lectual and spritual needs of each student are - a school with services such as "resource met teacher, speech programs, pastoral clergy, Edu- - and much, much more! cation and psychological referral services, Pu- blic Health Nurse etc." For more information, please contact the Principal - an established school with high academic stan- of St. Margaret Mary's, Mr. M. D. Kloepfer, at 235- dards in which each student is encouraged to de- 9328. velop to their fullest potential. WHEN SPRING COMES GIFT £ FURNITURE by Katie O'Heam, Grade 1 When spring comes the flowers bloom, the leaves IDEAS INC. start to grow. The grass turns green, and the snow melts. Now everyone should know. The children are out playing. They wear their socks and shoes. I'm glad I Country to Contemporary Trends from don't have to wear my old throw-a-way boots. I'm glad Around the World I get ice cream cones and fudgecicle. Yummmmmmmmmm. THE SPRING We welcome you to come in and see our opening specials. by Angela Colizza, Grade 2 I like the spring. When the church bells ring. All the little children get up. Ang go to church. While WHITE WICKER WHITE WICKER the little birds sit in their perches. Up high in the FAMILY SET HIGHBACK ROCKER trees. 2 chairs Love seat With Cushion Table Delivered FLOWERS Cushions included by Rina Lorello, Grade 6 Delivered $199.00 $689.00 reg. $239.00 Fragile, flashy reg. $849.00 Growing, swaying, calming Quietly, silently, peacefully, gently Pleasure GIFTS FOR ALL AGES AND OCCASIONS brass furniture & accessories children's gifts unique decor pieces men s framed prints i «smu ROSA’S # lamps 1065 BANK STREET MEXICAN FOOD IN THE TRADITION (North of Sunnyside) $ OF THE GREAT SOUTHWEST w FULLY LICENSED 'w 230-1065 895 Bank Street 236-9499 OSCAR April 1988 page 18 Record Review by JIM DOOLEY "Spanish Bombs" and "Death Train is a sensitive baring or Glory" all of which have of the soul, it is also a- The CLASH the extra vocal kick. With bout overcoming and survi- "London Calling" their overlapping vocals (a val. Jones succeeds in reggae tradition) the CLASH bringing London Calling full In late 1979, the CLASH muster enequalled energy to circle as he adds a human recorded a monumental double enforce their momentum. signature on the bottom record set. In my opinion, London Calling opens with line. London Calling was the the marching guitar anthem When London Calling greatest rock'n'roll album of the title track. As gui- surfaced in early 1980, it ever made. London Calling tars storm in, Strummer de- brought about "sell out" ac- the magical moment of a band occupies the jazzy intersec- livers a bleak World War III cusations. The original punk at their peak. Bassist Paul tion of punk and reggae - a broadcast with all of its fans assumed the only reason Simonon and drummer Topper fusion invented by the terrifying imagery. The vis- the CLASH were branching out Headon had become the best CLASH. Here we find singers ion is all too real, "The was to gain commercial suc- rhythm section in the busi- and songwriters Joe Strummer Ice Age is Coming, the Sun cess. Many punks felt their ness. Nowhere have four rock and Mick Jones, at their Zooming In, Engines Stop music was about playing fast musicians had so much drive best, with the band working Running, the Wheat is Grow- and "shouting it out" and and been in complete tune in perfect unison. What ing thin - London is drown- the CLASH has wimped out. with each other. London Cal- makes London Calling a mas- ing and I Live by the "Ri- The CLASH could not be con- ling was testament that the terpiece is its ability to ver" . Amongst the destruc- tent with the punk form for CLASH would not be pigeon- be simultaneously versatile tion, Strummer can only see more than a year or two. Un- holed. Despite the greatness yet focused. Both personal drugged out, apathetic peo- like many of their fans, the of their other recordings, and political conflict are ple as a "nuclear error" CLASH felt the essence of London Calling is their per- successfully addressed. This seals their fate. punk was that it entitled fect experiment. All 19 record shows the CLASH ri- This vision is not only kids to play or sing about songs are consistent and to- sing above the cliche punk contrasted on the remainder anything - freedom. gether they capture the per- sound that dragged many of of the record, it is actu- London Calling captures ils of life in the 1980's. their peers into oblivion. ally overcome. As if realiz- Sure there ' s some noise on ing pure ranting will get London Calling, but there's them nowhere, the CLASH pull a lot more as well. By work- back a little and manage a Consumer Tips from Scott Joyce Ltd. ing with their instruments laugh or two alaong the way. and experimenting, the CLASH Strummer can be heard grin- PROTECT YOUR ART FROM THEFT OR BREAKAGE survived the 70 ' s and came ning on many numbers and the soaring into the 80's full entire band parties down in People have different reasons for buying art. Some throttle. "Rudie Can't Fail". Despite collect it purely as an investment. Others identify One of London Calling's their obvious discontent with a particular style or artist and derive personal most winning aspects is the with everyday life in Brit- gratification from its beauty. vocals provided by Strummer ain, ("Clampdown, "Guns of Whatever the reason, many aren't appropriately and Jones. Strummer's gritty Brixdton") the CLASH'S spir- insured, and theft and breakage can happen to anyone. voice is harsh and command- it and sense of humour al- Collectors must be sure their valuables are covered. ing as he belts out the more lows them to overcome their punky numbers (i.e. title oppressed feelings. By the According to SAFECO Agent Mark Joyce of Scott Joyce Ltd., your art is covered for some losses under your track, Clampdown). However, time side four rolls along, basic homeowners policy, but many losses are not one can't help noticing that Jones declares "I'm Not covered. "Scheduling" gives you more complete he's having a ball singing Down" and Strummer jokes a- coverage and establishes an exact value for your art "The Right Profile" and "Re- bout the scattered sound of piece. "A tear in an oil painting or crack in a volution Rock". Mick Jones the band ("Taking Requests porcelain vase can be devastating to the owner, and foils Strummer's vocal with Now in the Bandstand" ... "El are losses not covered under the basic homeowners contract", Joyce says. "By scheduling the item, a soft whispering voice. Clash Combo"..."Weddings, collectors can at least get their money back". Jones sounds fragile as he Parties, Anything and bongo tells us about his childhood jazz a specialty"). According to Joyce, art is sometimes difficult to in "Lost in the Super- Jones concludes the action replace. "That's why you should have it appraised market . Appropriately, packed record with the upon purchase", he says. "A current appraisal will Jones sings (and writes???) uncredited single "Train In assure you the article is properly insured and that you could replace it with a piece of similar quality, the songs dealing with per- Vain". After a failed rela- should an accident occur". sonal relationships. London tionship, Mick has seen “All Calling peaks when the two his dreams come tumbling Joyce also recommends talking with your insurance singers join forces in a down" and the chorus ac- agent to review your art's value every few years. "call/response" type vocal. cuses, "You didn't Stand by "Art appreciates and current value must be noted for an insured to get full value coverage at the time of For example, "Hateful", Me...No Not at All". While loss," he says. Also, if you plan to put your art on display or loan it elsewhere, you'll need to alert your agent. Your agent will help you determine if your art is adequately covered at the new location. THE BUSINESSMANS LUNCH Joyce offers these tips to prevent theft and breakage. Even though you're proud of your ownership, pi "fc Jwsdtt it's wise not to attach your name to your art if you &ity plan to loan it out. "This only publicizes the fact nex/ev Utffevy/ that you own expensive art", Joyce says. "Art thieves will remember your name and may add your house to their list of potential break-ins." As far as damage to the object, Joyce recorrmends spacing a porcelain and glass collection apart, because they can scratch each other. To prevent drying and cracking, keep your paintings out of direct sunlight and your room temperature even. "Make sure your art is hung securely so it doesn't come crashing down," he says. Ottawa South’s Insurance Broker APRJL • 280 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE • 235-6767 • OSCAR April 1988 page 19 Ex libris LIBRARY TOP TEN PROGRAMS FOR KIDS/PROGRAMMES POOR LES ENFANTS Here is this week's Top Ten requests at the South Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Any book that we Storytime for 3-5 year olds Mondays at 10:30 a.m. have, or that is on order, may be requested, free of (No registration necessary) Wednesdays at 10:30 am charge. and 2:00 p.m. (Pre-registration required) (45 minut- es) Presumed Innocent Scott Thurow Saturday Stories and Filas at 10:30 a.m. (No regi- Friends In High Places ....Claire Hoy stration necessary unless otherwise advertised). For Bonfire of the Vanities Tom Wolfe 4-7 year olds. Spycatcher Peter Wright Babes in the Library. Music, rhymes and books for The Closing of the American Mind Allan Bloom babies from birth to 18 months. Pre-registration is The Life of Kenneth Tynan Kathleen Tynan required for this programme. (30 minutes). Please co- Kaleidoscope Danielle Steele ntact us for further information. Flowers in the Attic V. C. Andrews Bebes a la biblioi Musique, comptines et livres The Elizabeth Stories Isabel Huggan pour les bebes francophones de la naissance a 18 The Radiant Way Margaret Drabble mois. Inscription a ce programme est requise. (30 mi- nutes) Pour de plus amples reneignements au sujet de ce programme, n'hesitez pas a nous téléphoner. THE TALE RAN THUS April 8 (Friday) 10:30 a.m. Time for Twos. Stories and films for 2-year olds. Pre-registration (30 min.) This Tale Test is reproduced from the Book book, by 14 avril (jeudi) 14h00 Films pour un jeudi après- Stephen Gilbar. Subtitled ±a compendium of lists midi. Pour les 3 a 5 ans. (45 minutes). quizzes and trivia about booksi it i,s one of a number April 21 (Thursday) 10:30 a.m. Time for Twos Stor- of books about books available at the library. If you ies and films for 2-year olds. Pre-registration (30 wish to discover new authors, or to broaden your lit- min. ) erary horizons, it is the sort of book that is fun to April 23 avril (Saturday/samedi) 2:00 p.m./14h00 consult or just to browse through. Further details at Wings and Things/Vol d'oiseau feerique. The art of the Information Desk. Japanese paper folding will unfold its secrets to 8 to 12 year olds. L'art japonais de plier le papier TALE TEST revelera ses secrets aux 8 a 12 ans. Pre-registra- Try to tie the twenty tales to their tellers. tion/Inscription. (60 min.) 28 avril (jeudi) 14h00 Coin des petits Contes, A. Edgar Allan Poe 1. A Tale of Two Cities films et marottes pour les 3 a 5 ans. Inscription (45 B. Joseph Conrad 2. The Tale of Genji min. ) 3. The Tale of a Tub C. Alberta Moravia April 30 (Saturday) 10:30 a.m. Go Ape! Curious Ge- D. Charles Lamb (Elia) 4. Canterbury Tale orge films for all monkey lovers ages 4 to 7. (45 5. The Old Wives' Tales E. Jaunes Fenimore Cooper min. ) 6. The Piazza Tales F. Jonathan Swift 7. Tales of the South G. Rudyard Kipling Pacific For further information on these progammes, please 8. Twice-Told Tales H. Charles Dickens , contact South Branch, Boys and Girls at 598-4017. 9. Winter's Tales I. F. Scott Fitzgerald 10. Incredible Tales J. Mikhail Sholokhov Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de ces 11. Tales of the Grotesque K. Herman Melville programmes, téléphonez-nous a la Succursale Sud, and Arabesque Salle des Enfants au 598-4017. 12. Tales from Shakespeare L. Washington Irving 13. Plain Tales from the M. Murasaki Shikibu NEW IN CHILDREN'S COLLECTION Hills 14. Tales of a Traveller N. Sholem Aleichem Colors: How do you say it? English. French. Spanish. 15. Old Country Tales O. Isak Dinesen Italian, by Meredit Dunham. This picture book is one 16. The Leatherstocking P. Arnold Bennett of four colorful and easy books that make it fun to Tales discover everyday words in English, French, Spanish 17. Tales of the Jazz Age Q. Saki and Italian. By giving the pages of this book a quar- 18. Youth and Other Tales R. Geoffrey Chaucer ter turn, you'll find out how to say colors in four 19. Tales of the Don S. Nathaniel Hawthorne languages. Other titles in this series: Numbers: How 20. Roman Tales T. James. A. Michener do you say it?; Picnic: How do you say it?; Shapes: How do you say it? Halloween ABC by Eve Merriam. Each letter of the alphabet is represented in this collection of Halloween poems. Sometimes piercing, sometimes provocative, these 26 poems will startle and delight readers of all ages. Science Fun with a homemade chemistry set by Rose Wyler. Hidden inside the kitchen cupboards, you will find the makings of I am interested in your own chemistry set. This book will show you safe your views on our and easy experiments and projects you can try and schools and oh Board that will surely amaze your friends. Mon papa est grand par Helene Bourdel. Un livre tout a fait spe- business cial pour les grands garçons qui reverent de devenir un jour plus grand que papa. Humour et tendres se sont de la partie dans cette histoire ou pere et fils partagent des moments spéciaux de leur journée. JOHN SMART Quatre Bulles: Maquillages pour enf oints. Ce livre contient une selection de maquillages realises par TRUSTEE 1'équipé les Quat'Bulles de la Compagnie du Terrain Vague. Vous y retrouverez des trucs et des conseils pratiques qui vous aideront a réaliser de magnifiques Ottawa Board maquillages. of Education 563-2332 (Days) 234-5058 (Evenings) OSCAR April 1988 page 20 GLASSY ADS BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS of- ENCOUNTERS OF ALL KINDS - an FOR SALE SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Applica- tions are presently being fered by the Ottawa Valley illustrated lecture sponsor- accepted at the Firehall for Chapter of the Kidney Found- ed by Unit "A" UCW. With FOR SALE: 4 man canvas tent the following positions for ation of Canada will be held people, nature, wildlife, on by Woods, excellent condi- the Summer Day Camps : Coord- during the month of April on land, water, air, and in tion $30. Also Sony reel-to- inators for preschool and the following days at the space. By Peter M. Millman, reel tape recorder $15. GM children's camps; Program- locations and times noted: Tuesday, April 26, 1988 at infant car seat $15, Maxi- mers for preschool and chil- April 8 - Galeries de Hull 8:00 p.m. Southminster Uni- Taxi stroller $20. 233-3803. dren's camps. Please submit (3-8 pm) ; April 10 - Rideau ted Church, corner of Bank a resume as soon as possi- Centre Community Day (11 and Aylmer "at the canal". ble . am-4 pm) ; April 28 - Car- Admission $2. Refreshments FOR SALE: Atari 800 computer lingwood Shopping Centre (11 served. with disc drive, many books am-4 pm) ; April 29 - Bil- and programmes $200. NOTICES lings Bridge Plaza, near Ro- BOOK AND BAKE SALE at Bil- 235-8100. yal Bank (10 am-4 pm). lings Bridge Plaza, Friday April 15, 1988 from 8:30 FOR SALE: Wicker Large GARBAGE COLLECTION schedules PARTY to be held at Trinity a.m. - 3:00 p.m. "Kings" Chair and Bookcase will be changing due to up- Anglican Church, 1230 Bank SCHIZOPHRENIC SELF HELP $35 each. Antique Wooden coming holidays. Please make Street (corner of Bahk and GROUP meets every Monday, Fireplace $450. Fur Coat note of the following: April Cameron) on Saturday, April 7-10 p.m. Main Street Com- $285 (paid $1400). 731-8071. 1 (Good Friday) to be picked 16, 1988 beginning at 1:00 munity Centre. Free refresh- up April 2; April 4 (Easter p.m. Tickets are $3. Prizes. ments, fellowship and month- FOR SALE: Kitchen Table 41" Monday) to be picked up Come and bring a friend. ly movie. For information, x 29-1/2" with leaf and 4 April 5; rest of week pick- call Gerry Rakobowchik at chairs. Very good condition. ups, to be 1 day late. 829-0287 or Lindsay Pass- $100. Also, deluxe Motorized field at 723-0452. reclining chair hardly used, NEW 12 WEEK TOT-ROMP session was $2,000 sell for $1,000. begins April 7-June 23. Ex- Phone 236-6634 ercises, interesting equip- s HASTY NOTES: Designed and THE GOOD COMPANIONS SENIORS CENTRE, 670 Albert Street, hand-crafted from dried gar- SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION den flowers. Weeds and is holding a Fine Arts Ex- hibition and Sale, Saturday, grasses. Queries and inspec- Preschool Mini Motion Day Camp (2-3, 4-5 years) tion invited. Evenings April 9, 1988 at 1-3 p.m., Kaleidoscope Camp (6-12 years) 733-5256. in the Assembly Hall. Registration will be on Saturday June 4, 1988 between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon at the Ottawa South Community WASHERS AND DRYERS FOR Centre. For further information, please check the May SALE!!!! Call 236-4748 after DON'T FORGET THE ANNUAL OSCAR. 5:00 p.m. SPRING SALE at Red Cross House, 85 Plymouth (corner HELP/JOBS WANTED of Queensway and Bronson) 17th SOUTHMINSTER Friday, April 29, from 10 pm CARPENTER: general to 4 pm, in the Board Room VENTURERS - SCOUTS - CUBS - BEAVERS carpentry, decks, fencing, and Boutique. Great gift renovations, additions. Free ideas for the new baby, Mo- estimates. 232-3004 after ther's Day and birthdays. ANNUAL BOTTLE DRIVE 4:30 p.m. Proceeds from the sale for the humanitarian work of the IN WANTED: Competitive-but-mer- Red Cross in Africa and lo- ciful racquet sport part- cally . OTTAWA SOUTH AREA ner (s). Prefer someone just like me: out-of-shape (more COOKING FOR A HEALTHY HEART SATURDAY APRIL 9 APRIL 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM than a tiny bit) ; middle - courses will be offered by aged (or 50) ; not too too the Heart and Stroke Found- terrible hand-eye coordina- ation. Courses teach how to tion; no killer instinct. prepare meals that are ex- CLASSY ADS are free to residents of Ottawa South and Forget big cardiovascular citing and delicious and low nonprofit organizations. (Small businesses are allowed one work-out, just happy if in fat, salt and calories. free insertion at our discretion.) Please submit your ad blood keeps flowing in the Interested participants are in writing by the middle of the month before it is to right general direction. urged to contact the Ottawa- appear. Leave the ad at the Firehall (260 Sunnyside) al- Available most weekday morn- Carleton Chapter office at ong with your name and telephone number in case we ings (knock on wood). Call 733-2096. need to contact you. Klara at 233-6520.