An Ex-Glebe Family Attends the US Inauguration by LESLEY CALDICOTT of Visitors Descended Upon This City of Just Over 500,000 People

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Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE Photo: Chris Fair Lesley and Jonathon Caldicott and their son Henry in front of the Washington monument on Inauguration Day Witness to history: An ex-Glebe family attends the US inauguration BY LESLEY CALDICOTT of visitors descended upon this city of just over 500,000 people. “Subway When we moved from the Glebe to Washington D.C. in November 2008, it opens at 4 a.m., try to arrive before 7 a.m., use public transportation or ex- turns out we arrived just in time to witness American history being made. With pect gridlock, dress for sub-zero weather, no backpacks, strollers or umbrel- the US election only weeks away, everyone was talking politics – and about las”… the advice was extensive and daunting (this is a town whose citizens Barack Obama. His victory brought with it a “President-elect as celebrity, bea- are frequently advised to stock up on bottled water, duct tape, plastic sheeting con of hope and healer of a nation” momentum that culminated last weekend and other essentials by the folks at Homeland Security). However at 9 a.m. with over two million people gathering on the National Mall to witness his on Jan. 20, we were still warm and cozy at home in Chevy Chase (about 10 inauguration. We were there to see it in person and, even as non-voters, it was km up Connecticut Avenue from the White House), getting our three-year-old a moving experience. son, house guests, and their eight-week-old infant ready. We had heeded some In typical D.C. style, local newspapers had for weeks been providing advice (pre-purchased Metro tickets, etc.), but ignored much of the climate- Inauguration Day tips – and warnings – of the expected mayhem as millions related warnings – hey, we’re from Ottawa after all. continued on page 3 WHAT’S INSIDE Mark your calendars February 6-22 Winterlude Abbotsford . . . . 2 GCA ...... 7 www.canadascapital.gc.ca February 16 Family Day Art ...... 22 GNAG ...... 8 February 18 Landscape Ontario, Lansdowne Park, Exhibit Hall www.greentrade.ca Books . . . . .30-31 Good Old Days . . . 9 February 20 Deadline for student summer employment www.ottawa.ca Business . . . .14-15 Grapevine . . . 34-35 February 24 GCA meeting, 7:30 p.m., GCC All are welcome. March 3-5 GNAG online registration, 11 p.m. Councillor’s Report 11 Letters ...... 5 Mar. 3–Dance, Mar. 4–Preschool Mar. 5–All other programs www.gnag.ca Editorial . . . . . 4 Religion . . . .32-33 March 14 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Bank St., noon-4 p.m. Entertainment . . 23 Schools . . . . 24-29 March 16 Deadline for Short Story Contest www.ottawa.ca March 16-20 March Break NEXT DEADLINE: FOR THE MARCH 13 ISSUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009 2 Glebe Report February 13, 2009 NEWS Popular 55+ short story New team contest now underway at Abbotsford House The City of Ottawa’s 55+ short story contest invites submissions of original, unpublished short stories or memoirs by Ottawa residents 55 years or older. Submissions to the 12th annual edition of the contest must include a written piece of 2,000 words or less. Eight entrants will be named to the Winners Circle, sharing recognition and prize money of $400. They will be recognized at “An Afternoon of Storytell- ing” on Wed., Apr. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Heron Seniors’ Centre, 1480 Heron Road. One of the winning stories will be selected for publication in the spring issue of Forever Young newspaper. Though contestants may submit multiple entries, they will be eligible to win only one prize. This contest is co-sponsored by the Colonel By Retirement Residence and the Forever Young newspaper. he An entry fee of $5 per story is applicable. Deadline for submissions is Mon., c Mar. 16. For full contest details, pick up a brochure at any City of Ottawa client service centres or call the Heron Seniors’ Centre at 613-247-4808, ext.1. Photo: Goye Pat Karen Joynt and Donna Slaney BY JULIE IRETON Sweet Love... Karen Joynt has her work cut out for her. She’s hoping to raise money during a recession. Joynt is the new manager of Development at the Glebe Centre. Her job is to co-ordinate the fundraising activities and events at the centre and at Abbotsford House. She’s got faith that the community will come through. “It’s a different economy, a new economy. But I haven’t noticed a difficulty yet,” Joynt says optimistically. Joynt has worked for several years in the not-for-profit community, including work at Habitat for Humanity and St. Patrick’s Home. “I started volunteering. That’s how I got the interest. But it’s a great job. When you love what you’re 151B Second Ave. (just steps from Bank St.) doing, it’s not really a job.” Her first task is setting up the GST Auction…it’s not about taxes, rather they 613-233-7277 auction off Goods, Services and Talent. It will be held at the Glebe Community We will be closed Tuesday, March 3rd through Thursday, March 12th. Centre on Thurs., April 2. We will re-open Friday, March 13th at 9:00 am. Joynt says given the current economic conditions she may be looking at more practical items people need every day. Right now, she’s seeking donations of goods, services and talent from the Ottawa community. “We have a lot of work All goods are made and baked right on premises to do. I’ll be working closely with the executive director in the next little while. www.secondavenuesweets.ca We’ll be working on other goals for the future.” Abbotsford’s Council also has new leadership this year. While it’s difficult to say good-bye to the dedicated, out-going council president, Annemarie Groot, everyone wishes her well in her new home in Kingston. She’s left big shoes to fill, but Margaret Dunn is up for the task. Dunn takes over as president and Donna Slaney will be the new vice president. Slaney has never been on the executive before. She started coming to Abbots- ford house to play bridge, now she volunteers once a week at reception. She’s no stranger to the Glebe Centre either. Slaney helps over there a couple days a week at reception and does some computer work. “I just love it. I really enjoy being there. The people really appreciate everything you do,” says Slaney. “I think Abbotsford is a great place too. And the fundraiser at Christmas (annual bazaar) is outstanding. It’s a lot of work, but they have so many volunteers that gladly give up their time.” Slaney notes she’ll likely have a bit of a learning curve during her first year on the board. But she says she and Dunn will be figuring it out together. “Both of us are new. I’ve just attended one meeting so far. I’m hoping we’ll get suggestions from other members. At the beginning, I’ll probably go with the flow!”

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While the Metro was clearly the more socially re- munity as it means the threat of losing public control of Lansdowne is no long- sponsible choice, we knew from experience its perils – if you get stuck on the er imminent. D.C. subway system, you could be there for a very long time. Readers of the Glebe Report will recall that a consortium of private develop- As we headed out, the streets were eerily quiet. The closer we got to down- ers has submitted a proposal to take over Lansdowne Park. The Lansdowne town the more suspicious we became. Where was everyone? Did we have the Live consortium promises to bring back CFL professional football to Ottawa right day? Only later did we discover that hundreds of thousands of people did if the city gives them control of 40 acres of prime public land at Lansdowne make the early morning trek and had been waiting in the uncommonly frigid air Park and invests $50 million or more of taxpayers’ money in renovating Frank since before dawn. Never before had we seen so many people – or anyone for Clair Stadium. The developers need a decision by the end of March to meet that matter – gathered at bus stops in Northwest Washington (if it weren’t for CFL deadlines, so they had refused to participate in the Design Lansdowne Al Gore, many suburban D.C. residents may still not be aware that the region competition. even had a public bus system). We drove right into Georgetown, parked and As late as a week ago, it looked like the city was going to make a decision walked to the inauguration in less than an hour – complete with our strollers, about Lansdowne Live in a vacuum without considering any other proposals backpacks, thermoses of hot chocolate and similar threats to public safety. or without soliciting any public input. A staff report was in the works and was About a half hour before President Obama was expected to arrive, we were set to go to the Corporate Services Committee on Feb. 17. Virtually no infor- on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where two days earlier Bruce Spring- mation was available on the details of the Lansdowne Live business proposal. steen, U2, Stevie Wonder, Renee Fleming and dozens of others had performed, There was also no indication of where the city stood. looking out over the reflecting pool and the Washington Monument. There As you will recall from previous articles, the Glebe Community Association were still thick wires snaking along the ground and much of the temporary and community groups across the city have been extremely concerned about stage was still intact, almost like the morning after a big wedding, celebrat- the lack of a fair, open and competitive process for determining the future of ing a rekindled relationship between the White House and the music industry. Lansdowne Park. Indeed, the GCA has written to the city’s Auditor General We were far from the VIP area, and even from the ticketed entrances where to inquire whether what was going on was even legal. Our own view is that so many were still having trouble snaking through security. At about a mile suspending a public competition to consider an unsolicited proposal is highly from the Capital Building, we could not see the dignitaries, Aretha Franklin, irregular. Yo Yo Ma, or the President in person, but we could see the people between In the end, the city decided to delay consideration of Lansdowne Live not be- them and us – almost two million of them – cheering and chanting “O-bam-a, cause of our concerns, but because it received a second unsolicited proposal for O-bam-a, O-bam-a.” Helicopters were flying overhead, people sported all developing a professional sports stadium – this time for major league soccer – manner of Obama paraphernalia, including tuques and T-shirts over jackets; in Kanata near Scotiabank Place. With two stadium proposals on the table, the and flags were waving madly. It was an amazing feeling to be standing there city decided it could not look at Lansdowne Live in isolation. What this means with so many joyous people witnessing history as it was taking place. to the CFL franchise deadline is unclear. As the ceremony started, we gathered near one of the many jumbo TV How does this affect Lansdowne? It probably means that planning for Lans- screens dispersed along the National Mall. We had a perfect view and when downe’s future will remain in limbo for the time being. It is unlikely that any- President-elect Obama arrived just after 11:30, the crowd went crazy, cheering thing will happen until the question of a stadium for Ottawa is resolved. Does and waving flags. The thump-thump-thumping of gloves and mittens clapping Ottawa need a stadium? If so, what should it be for (football or soccer or both), was so vigorous we could feel the vibrations through our bodies. As the new where should it be located (Lansdowne, Kanata or somewhere else altogether president spoke for the first time, people around us were nodding in agree- like LeBreton Flats) and who should pay for it? If public funds are required, ment, smiling with happiness and many had tears in their eyes. We could not how does the need for a stadium compare to other major capital projects such help but feel part of something very special that day. as the transitway or a new public library? The GCA Lansdowne Committee will continue to monitor the situation care- Lesley Caldicott is a former Glebe resident and business writer for the Glebe fully and we’ll keep you informed of any developments. Watch www.glebeca. Report. ca website for news.

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Occasionally over the years, they we are leaving the neighbourhood as well as our beloved house and garden! have got it right: such as when Mayor Jim Watson arranged to have the Na- I will no longer be able to walk down to Bank Street, meet familiar faces, tional Capital Commission take back the ordnance lands to the east, landscape walk to get bananas, booze, bandages; walk uptown, to the library, the com- them and put in a playground to the north east. Then before that, the heritage munity centre; feel the beat of life, as many people pass by. Yes, there are other organization managed to save the Aberdeen Pavilion from the wreckers, and such livable neighbourhoods, but the Glebe has been the main one in my life. restore it. I first came here as a Carleton student, visiting 60’s communes and apart- Recently, however, with the justifiable enlargement of the city’s boundaries, ments in huge (but deteriorating) old houses that appealed powerfully to one city council has acquired some country bumpkins who have not a clue what to brought up in a bungalow. My first home here was a third floor flat on Monk do with the place. All they can think of is more old time, money-losing specta- Street behind McKale’s Garage; the second house we’re now leaving. Seven- tor ventures to match their football minds. If they hear or read this they prob- teen years ago, my partner and I bought the house at 77 Fifth Avenue, did the ably will not have any idea what I am getting at. renovation/addition thing, got married in the living room, and ran a bed and So I have a suggestion: just put them on an airplane to Copenhagen in Den- breakfast here for a decade, just closed. mark for a visit to the Tivoli Gardens there. Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens, like It’s been a wonderful experience running The Ottawa Guest House, welcom- Lansdowne Park, is in the middle of the city, but that is where the resemblance ing interesting people, most from Canada, others from exotic places like Mon- ends. Unlike Lansdowne Park, it is not littered with parking and the whole golia, Tasmania, Serbia, Singapore, etc. I met many Glebe residents whose place is beautifully landscaped, full of elegant entertainment features, concert relatives came to visit. We feel very lucky to have had such agreeable guests, halls, ferris wheels and so on. Also, unlike Lansdowne Park, it makes lots hardly a bad apple in the lot. They all loved the location, and we had lots of of money and is internationally famous the world over. By contrast, I cannot stimulating breakfast conversations. I like to think that this house has “good think why people the world over would want to visit Lansdowne Park with its vibes” thanks to all the lovely people who slept well here; and it has a history. collapsed stadium and dreary parking lots. On the few occasions when it does I fervently hope that the new owners and other residents will sleep as soundly attract a crowd, the immediate surrounding residential area suffers enormously and live as happily here as we (usually!) did. from noise and traffic. Indifference and political ignorance reign supreme. Yet So why move? Well, it was time for a change, and I could not continue to Lansdowne Park is our public property, just like Tivoli Gardens. It could be the operate the B & B as before, which left two of us in a sinfully large house – jewel in Ottawa’s crown. time to downsize! Our new home is in McKellar Heights, and I have a big lot John Leaning for gardening. But I know that we’ll miss this beautiful house, the neighbours, and the many advantages of living here. The Canal, the Farmers’ Market, John Leaning was formerly chief architect to the National Capital Commis- Lansdowne Park, the Community Centre activities, the churches and charming sion, author of the Centretown plan for the City of Ottawa, the Story of the homes, the Glebe Report, the May Garage Sale, the quick trip downtown, the Glebe and the history of Lansdowne Park. He has had the misfortune of being Farm nearby – there are so many things to love about the location and com- a neighbour to Lansdowne Park since 1957. munity. Thank you to all those friends and acquaintances who have helped make this Unfair ticketing place feel like home for so long, and to the passers-by who appreciated the garden and stopped to say so. I have a feeling we’ll be back someday! causes visitor grief Josie Pazdzior Editor, Glebe Report According to Ottawa Towing, some mean-spirited vigilante living on the canal side of Second Avenue near Bank Street is making a habit of getting cars ticketed and towed because of the totally unreasonable bylaw stating that there must be 1.5 meters clearance either side of a driveway. That is, five feet less an inch. The bylaw already states, reasonably, that you can’t park so as to block a driveway. Isn’t that enough? The ticket is $45 and the towing charge $75. My daughter, visiting Ottawa from Iqaluit, went by car to a business in the Glebe because of the bus strike and because no taxis were readily available. Glebe residents should know that if this abusive bylaw were enforced uniformly rather than at the whim of some Oxygen 3 Air Cleaner turkey, almost all on-street parking in the Glebe would be liable to this harass- ment. 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In 1997, the board of directors of the Glebe Report established the Anne Donaldson Memorial Scholarship in memory of the chair of our board who died that year. The award is given annually to a graduating student at Carle- ton University who displays academic excellence and commitment to the well-being of the urban community. The fund has grown through donations from the community, the friends and family of Anne Donaldson, and the newspaper. Anyone wishing to contribute to the award can send a cheque to Carleton University, Development and Alumni, Room 510, Robertson Hall, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6. Cheques should be made out to: Carleton University, Anne Donaldson Memorial Scholarship.

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Tax burdens and bargains Interest in taxes by Glebe residents will no doubt be spurred by the news BEST that the city has received a consultant’s report indicating that taxpayers inside the Greenbelt pay more than Chickens they receive in services, while the op- On the topic of local food produc- posite applies to our fellow citizens tion, we had a further discussion about living outside the Greenbelt. Some the idea of allowing small flocks of might say that this has been obvious Stabilize. Seal. Strengthen. laying hens on residential properties for years, but it may be given more PROUD DISTRIBUTOR OF in urban Ottawa. You may recall that weight when stated by a consultant. we invited Glebites to speak out about It remains to be seen how this re- the concept. 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All are welcome. 8 Glebe Report February 13, 2009 GNAG Spring/summer program Acorn Early Learning Centre registration March 3-5 It is hard to believe with all this snow on the ground that it is time to think about your spring and summer plans. NOW OPEN! I am very excited to announce that GNAG is offering an unbelievable line- up of new programs you won’t want to miss. Spring into summer with GNAG by checking out this month’s insert in Mary the Glebe Report. You can also pick up Quality care for children Tsai- your program guide at the Glebe Com- Davies munity Centre. ages 14 months to 6 years. Online registration for dance programs begins Tues., Mar. 3; preschool Full-day, morning and afternoon registration begins Wed., Mar. 4; and half day programs available. registration for all other programs begins Thurs., Mar. 5. Go to www.gnag.ca and click on REGISTRATION, then follow the prompts. Online registration begins at 11:00 p.m. and is ongoing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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PLEASE JOIN US. EVERYONE WELCOME. GOOD OLD DAYS Glebe Report February 13, 2009 9 Thirty Years Ago in the Glebe Report Vol. 7 No. 2, February 1979 project included the refurbishing of a run-down part of our business district, the decision to renovate existing stores rather than demolish, and greater shopping choice for Glebe residents. Architect John Leaning praised the development in a separate article. He said “Fifth Avenue Court will form Ian a valuable addition to the Glebe. It McKercher is sensitively designed and in scale with its surroundings. We could get Four articles in the February, 1979 something far worse. Worst of all, we Glebe Report focused on the controver- could leave things as they are now – sial Fifth Avenue Court development. dismal.” At a public meeting Jan. 22, tem- Glashan Public School, built in pers flared as residents complained 1892, was set for summer demolition they had not heard about the project as the new Glashan building would until recently. Concerns included in- be opening in the fall. Student and creased traffic, pressure on parking, teacher alumni were invited to a two- noisy truck deliveries and the impact week fun fair in May. Lorne Green on existing businesses. A working and Rich Little were both identified committee of Glebe residents had as Glashan grads. been set up under the chairmanship Barbara Riley reviewed a new din- of Howard Smith. A public meeting ing spot in the Glebe named Mexicali was scheduled to discuss concerns. Rosa’s. “At last!” she stated. “Rosa’s Capital Ward Councilor Cantina (near the University of Ot- MacKinnon commented that the tawa) has fandangoed her way across project was well within the current the Rideau Canal into the Glebe.” Nachos were available for $2.25 zoning designation. It was less dense Glebe Historical Society Archives than it could have been, being slated a platter, and beef chili for $1.95. for 34,000 square feet compared to Combination platters, including fried RECENT ACQUISITIONS the 120,000 square feet permitted. beans and rice, ranged from $4.25 to From Jean Macdonald of 10 Thornton Ave: She identified the benefits of the $6.25. Copies of 29 photographs and memorabilia documenting business on Bank St., including a 1931 advertisement for Reuben This retrospective is filed monthly by Ian McKercher of the Glebe Historical MacLean’s Glebe Taxi at 912 Bank St. (where Kettleman’s is Society (GHS). The GHS welcomes the donation or loan (for copying) of any today) and pictures of the 1943 fire that destroyed the Lansdowne Tea item that documents the past in the Glebe (photographs, maps, surveys, news Room at 933 Bank St. at the corner of Holmwood (where Pizza Pizza is articles, posters, programs, memorabilia, etc.). You can contact Ian at 613- 235-4863 or [email protected]. today). (With thanks!)

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else’s proposal will include just that: Facebook An end to the transit strike a refurbished stadium paid for by My office staff recently created the users instead of the taxpayers? two new Facebook groups, Design were the official ones, mine was a This is just one example of why we Lansdowne Together and the Ot- personal reaction to the situation and should want more than one bid. Nor tawa Clean Air Alliance. If you’re the frustration of constituents. is it even clear that Ottawans want on Facebook, please consider joining Nonetheless, as my colleagues Lansdowne Live principal projects: a these groups and invite others to join have made clear to me, there can and shopping centre, a hotel and an office as well. building. None of these projects was should be only one spokesperson for Coffee with Clive mentioned as preferred re-uses of the the city. You can’t have 24 different Coffee with Clive takes place at park during the public consultations positions and any hope that coherent the Wild Oat on Bank in the Glebe for the design competition. Councillor negotiation will result. To a certain on the third Thursday of the month A park of this size, of this value, Clive extent, once a strike has begun we all from 9-10 a.m. next to a world heritage site, on ir- Doucet become prisoners of the process. Bar- If you have questions or concerns, replaceable public lands deserves ack Obama rightly pointed out there you are welcome to contact me at more than one offer on the table. is only one president of the United 613-580-2487 or Clive.Doucet@ Let’s restart the competition and stop Ottawa is probably one of the cold- States at a time. The same applies to ottawa.ca. est federal capital cities on the planet. the city and to the union. There can wasting time. It’s an environment in which public be only one mayor and one union services are crucial to safe civilized president. life and it’s always been my feeling Hence, I felt genuinely obliged that transit should be treated as one to apologize to Council for confu- of those public services essential to sion caused by my taking a different Lansdowne Park. the health and welfare of our city. position publicly as my objective, This is why from the beginning I as I know it was for my colleagues, Fight for it. Here’s how! have expressed the opinion that both was to resolve the strike as quickly sides should agree to submit to bind- as possible. Since my first choice, I am calling on Ottawa residents to get involved in a campaign to have ing arbitration as a means of avoiding binding arbitration, was not accept- the Lansdowne Design Competition reopened. able to either side at the time, we We need to speak out NOW or risk losing the park. had to work together to develop a The Corporate Services Committee, chaired by Mayor O’Brien, will be bargaining strategy acceptable to receiving the staff report on Lansdowne Live on Tues., Feb. 17, and it will HEXAGONS all, and part of working together rise to full council soon afterwards. meant apologizing. There should be an open and transparent competition, Snowflakes Lansdowne Park NO BACKROOM DEALS! falling like psalms. On Jan. 19 I hosted a Design Consider sharing your views by: Hexagons Lansdowne Together press con- of hydrogen, oxygen ference with several noted Ottawa • E-mailing Ottawa city council; in the shape of lace. architects to promote re-animating • Joining Clive’s Facebook group, They the Design Lansdowne competi- Design Lansdowne Together – www.facebook.com; appear faithfully in the evening sky, tion. If the design competition had each one the same, not been suspended last spring, • Writing letters to the editor – to the Ottawa Citizen, the Ottawa Sun, each one different. we would have already received Metro News and the Glebe Report; several alternatives and would • Encouraging your friends and contacts to get involved. - from Canal Seasons be in the process of choosing the best. Each alternative would have its strengths and weaknesses. The competition would have encour- aged all proponents to be as creative the strike and later as means of end- as possible to outdo each other in of- ing the strike. I still hold this view. fering attractive solutions to revive This is not a radical position. The the park. The range of options would city has binding arbitration with its let us see cost and value trade-offs. largest union CUPE 503 but not with Any choice made in these circum- the transit union. The city’s Auditor stances could be justified as the best General’s report on Labour Relations by comparing it to the others. of 2007 pointed out that our settle- The design competition was initial- ments with CUPE 503 were within ly suspended so we could assess the the median for Ontario municipal- state of the stadium, but then the com- ities. Why should these workers be petition remained suspended when treated as more essential than tran- the Lansdowne Live proposal was sit? Why is transit regarded as a con- presented to the city. The Lansdowne venience that can be withheld for an Live proponents have stated several indefinite time when the economic times that they will not compete. It’s security and the health of so many is take it or leave it. The absence of any dependent upon it? competition puts us in a very difficult Radical or not, both the union and position, as ‘no competition’ makes the city disagreed with me. They were it impossible to evaluate its merits on of the opinion that bargaining within any level, financial or functional. For a strike environment was the right instance, Lansdowne Live requires way to go. As the negotiations con- the city to spend tens of millions of tinued, the city has expressed a will- dollars to rebuild the stadium. Why ingness to go to arbitration, provid- wouldn’t the sports franchises that ing certain pre-conditions are agreed intend on using the stadium pay to. The union and the city positions for some of it? Perhaps somebody 12 Glebe Report February 13, 2009 NEWS Community gardening Resolutions in your community! for a green New Year New Year’s resolutions are annual commitments we make that are usually beneficial to our health or lifestyle. This year, why not make a resolution that also benefits our planet? One Million Acts of Green has suggestions for New Year’s resolutions Canadians can make that, when added up, make a big difference. 1. Use a stainless steel water bottle and refillable coffee cup. Styrofoam cups can end up in landfills and take approximately 20, 000 years to degrade. Paper cups can add toxic chemicals to the environment and contribute to deforestation. A refillable cup or bottle is the better choice. 2. Eat a vegetarian meal once a week. A vegetarian meal requires significantly less greenhouse gas emissions to produce, and is a healthy alternative to add to your diet. 3. Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Between making the bottle and transporting the water from its source, a lot of energy and chemicals are needed to get that bottled water to you. Drinking water from the tap is better for the environment and better for your wallet. 4. Walk or bike to work instead of driving. Not only will you save money and get some exercise, you will help reduce car emissions. BUGs gardeners enjoying the spring sunshine 5. Reduce your printing at work. A place for neighbours to compare charge of managing the transition to At home or the office, you can reduce the amount of waste by printing on tips on organic gardening, a sunny the new site. “We’re sad to leave the both sides of the paper, or not printing at all. spot for children to learn about old site, but at the same time, we’re For more adventurous Canadians, One Million Acts growing things, a fragrant garden of very excited to be moving to the of Green has acts that change more than a habit. herbs and flowers . . . a community Glebe.” Here are some ideas for larger projects to help garden has something for everyone! BUGs has been awarded two the earth throughout the year. BUGs (Bytown Urban Gardens) has grants, the money from which will be 6. Use rain barrels to water your garden. been growing everything from thyme used for planning, materials and the Using a rain barrel reduces the amount of to tomatoes in Centretown for over physical set-up in the new garden, water entering water treatment plants and eleven years, and after the land it was which should have an estimated 20 helps reduce your water bill by cutting on was re-appropriated for develop- plots. BUGs hopes to break ground down on usage. ment, BUGs is now making a new on the new garden this spring. home in the Glebe. Since 1997, BUGs has been pro- 7. Replace and recycle old appliances with ENERGY STAR “We have a really strong steering viding garden plots to members, and appliances. committee that is working hard to offering workshops on topics ran- Depending on the product, ENERGY STAR rated appliances are 10 to 50 make the transition to the Glebe,” ging from seed starting to preserv- per cent more efficient than conventional models and efficiency adds up to says Loïc Olivier, co-ordinator of ing. BUG’s mandate is to provide savings on your electricity bill. BUGs. “We are very excited about geographically accessible gardening 8. Insulate the basement or the attic. coming to such a strong neighbour- space for downtown residents, espe- Upgrading the attic and wall insulation can prevent heat and cold penetra- hood and we hope that we can add cially those without cars and/or those tion into and out of your home, and can produce savings of 5 to 10 per cent to the community spirit that already with low incomes; raise awareness on your bills. exists in the Glebe.” This summer about urban and global environment- the gardeners will build BUGs’ new al issues; promote food security for 9. Retire your old gas-powered lawnmower for a push mower. home in Glebe Memorial Park, just urban residents; mobilize residents Cutting the grass for an hour with a gas-powered lawnmower creates about east of Bronson and south of Isabel- to work for community develop- the same amount of air pollution as a 160 kilometre car ride. Best of all, using la. ment; and provide therapeutic and a push mower is great exercise. “Initial feedback from residents educational gardening opportunities 10. Install a water-efficient toilet. neighbouring the park has been posi- for local institutions. Conventional toilets can use as much as 23 litres of water per flush. Switch- tive and we look forward to further Anyone interested in finding out ing to a low-flow toilet can save you between $50 and $100 each year on your consultations with those living in the more about BUGs or joining the water bill. Check out the city’s Toilet Replacement program at www.ottawa. area surrounding the park to ensure mailing list, can visit the website at ca. a positive and constructive relation- www.bugsottawa.ca, or e-mail the ship,” says Susan Wellish, former co- BUGs co-ordinator at bugscoordinator To add your green acts to the total, visit www.OneMillionActsofGreen.com ordinator for the garden, currently in @gmail.com. and register these acts towards the goal of one million. One Million Acts of Green is presented by The Hour, in partnership with CBC and CISCO, with the idea that one small act can make a big difference. CISCO calls this the human network effect: a network of people with the power to change the world in which we live and work. As individual acts combine, the positive impact on our planet is much greater – One Million Acts of Green, one act at a time. APPLES Submitted by CISCO Canada – One Million Acts of Green. 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1115 Bank St. (between West Coast Video & Portraits & Weddings in Photo: Martin Lee Elizabeth Lee and her hats! The Folklore Centre). Our Studio or on Location Andrew Balfour Photography BY JC SULZENKO the next six or seven years, Elizabeth 115 Holmwood Ave. (at Bank) (613) 594-5896 If the ‘home economics’ label grew the group to 10 sewers who brings back visions of girls, mainly averaged 200 hats a sitting. “I think (613) 232.7406 girls, making cookies, cakes and we’ve made a grand total of about www.kaleidoscopekidsbooks.ca macaroni and cheese in a classroom 1,000 hats!” that’s a giant kitchen, you betray During that period, Hat Day mem- your age. Because home economics bers came and went. “Only one of is both far more than that in real life the original group remains, but others and far less in our education system have joined in, including Lynne Cul- today. “Some see us as a dying breed, ley and Maxine Robertson from the but that’s really a false assumption. Glebe. We’re up to 12 to 15 sew- The whole profession is interested in ers each year for our October meet the family and improving the lives and use a room at a westend church, of families”… which is relevant in which works really well. Hats now an era where many families rarely go to the Snow Suit Fund, Centre 509 eat together, let alone cook dinners and Cornerstone, a women’s shelter. from scratch or teach the essentials People ask for them as soon as it gets of running a home from budgeting to cold. mending. “The designs for the hats are fairly Elizabeth Lee, neighbour and simple. We have two versions, one friend, proudly declares she’s a home with a tassel. Using a $100 donation economist and laments that more from the Ottawa Home Economics schools don’t offer a range of family Association for fabric, I shop for studies courses. “Really, if you look fleece that’s affordable. Even after we at the mandate of the Ontario Home make a donation to the church for the Economics Association, it’s all about room in which we sew, each hat only helping families and individuals costs about 50 cents to produce. I cut achieve and maintain a desirable out all 200 hats over about a month at quality of life.” home and bring them to the church, Which has both everything and where everyone sews madly for five nothing to do with the Hat Day Eliza- hours. Being home economists, you beth started. “In 2000, having heard can imagine how much the food we of a community group from north of bring encourages our production!” Toronto which came together to sew Elizabeth Lee’s Hat Day group hats for folks at area shelters or for doesn’t have room to expand, but if others who spend the winter on the others want to establish such an ac- streets, I thought ‘Let’s do that here.’ tivity, Elizabeth has a few sugges- I bought 2 ½ metres of fleece and tions. “Anyone can do what I do, asked six Ontario Home Economic what we do. All you need to begin is Association friends if they’d like to a pattern. Then shop for fleece at the join me. The first year, we made 35 right price. Find friends with sewing hats around my dining room table machines and a place and a date for and had a really good time. I gave all you all to meet. And of course, de- the toques to Centre 509.” Using the cide who brings what to eat. That’s facilities of the Quilter’s Guild for essential.” Have your say Send a letter to the editor at [email protected] 14 Glebe Report February 13, 2009 BUSINESS BUZZ

on Feb. 13. March will feature two that shaped the mindset of those in- A visit to the store at 603 Bank events, including talks by physician volved at various stages in Octopus’ Street reveals stacks and rows of and author Gabor Mate and Sam- history, as well as on the colour- everything needed for the studio: ma- antha King, associate professor of ful evolution of the store’s business terials such as oil, acrylic and water physical and health education and model over the years. paints, pencils and markers; surfaces women’s studies at Queen’s Univer- The best way to celebrate this re- such as canvas, paper and illustration sity, on health and social issues on markable occasion is of course to boards; accessories such as brushes, Mar. 4 and a book launch for Judy drop into the store, talk books and palettes, silk screening supplies and Rebick’s Transforming Power: From share ideas with the people behind cutting tools; and portfolio books, the Personal to the Political on Mar. it all. Octopus’ shelves are stocked frames, easels and drafting boards John 13. Details on the times and locations with books you won’t find elsewhere, Medcof to realize any project. The selection of these and future anniversary events on topics as varied as economics, is outstanding and the merchandise are available online at octopusbooks. class, gender, race, national politics mix is constantly changing to feature Year of the Octopus! blogspot.com. and international affairs, as well as new materials and reflect the needs Octopus Books is celebrating its In addition to these events, Jackie Canadian and international fiction. of the school cycles. Store Manager 40th anniversary in 2009, marking Wallace, Octopus’ events coordin- The store is committed to promoting Brenda Goldney explains that the four decades of promoting social jus- ator, has begun an exciting and am- the works of local, alternative and Wallack’s buying team sources prod- tice and providing a forum for local bitious research project to record the revolutionary authors and retains its ucts globally, and was attending the authors and small presses. Through store’s history through conversations focus on community and commit- world’s largest art supply trade show the store’s storied evolution, from its with the many collective members, ment as the strongest reflection of its in Frankfurt, Germany this month to beginnings as a socialist newspaper employees and volunteers who have socialist roots. seek out the latest and greatest fine in 1969, through a period as a book contributed to the store’s cause over Octopus Books art supplies. lending service that eventually be- these forty years. The project prom- 116 Third Ave. Being a part of this larger buying came a small collective bookstore ises to be an interesting reflection on 613-233-2589 network and having access to mer- in Centretown, to the independently social activism, on the world events www.octopusbooks.org chandise carried in the other six Wal- owned and operated progressive www.octopusbooks.blogspot.com lack’s locations allows Brenda and store now located on Third Avenue, her staff to help their customers track the driving force of all those involved Your creative down unique products that are not has been to encourage critical think- available through general merchan- ing about social, political and eco- source dise stores. This service-oriented nomic issues. Wallack’s Art Supplies has built approach is very much a part of the To celebrate this milestone, the a reputation as being the premium Wallack’s shopping experience. folks at Octopus are organizing a source for fine art supplies in the “We are a neighborhood store,” number of events, speakers and sales Glebe and in the city of Ottawa. Brenda explains, “We want people to throughout 2009. The kickoff even- Whether a customer is a professional come in and feel comfortable, for this ing, which took place on Jan. 31 at artist, an art student, or simply a par- to be a friendly store.” A key ingredi- Library and Archives Canada, was ent looking to pick up a few things ent of this connection with custom- hosted by the CBC’s Adrian Hare- for a child’s school project, Wal- ers is that many of the staff members wood and featured three local authors, lack’s offers the product knowledge are artists or art students themselves,

Monia Mazigh, Kerry Pither and Alan f and selection each will need to find o so they work with the products and Cumyn, speaking on perspectives on c the materials to suit their task. The know them based on first hand ex- torture in our time. Next up will be a locally-owned family business has perience, which helps them provide discussion on the structures of soci- been “supplying creativity” in this guidance and advice to shoppers. eties that have failed with economist way since 1939 and is approaching February is a great time to visit the Jim Stanford and community food 20 years in business at its Glebe lo- store as Wallack’s is holding a win- security practitioner Wayne Roberts Photos: John Med cation. ter sale until the end of the month,

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Bridgehead has “We were on Third Avenue for seven years,” explains Bridgehead’s moved Managing Director Tracey Clark, The Glebe’s Bridgehead has moved “so while it was a difficult decision from its former home at 108 Third to move, the new location is more ac- Avenue to a larger and sunnier loca- cessible and more visible, and the re- tion at 750 Bank Street (at Second sponse so far has been favourable.” Avenue), in the unit previously oc- Anyone looking to escape the cold cupied by The Antique Shoppe. The of winter and enjoy a hot coffee or new coffeehouse opened its doors tea in a warm, relaxed atmosphere,

f on Dec. 11 after undertaking major should consider stopping in to visit o c renovations to the space to include the new location. While there, cus- additional and larger windows and tomers may want to taste the cre- an open, relaxed and comfortable ations prepared using the two beauti- seating environment. ful new coffee machines at the store: Bridgehead is well established in a Synesso espresso machine which

Photos: John Med the neighbourhood, with the Third offers superior temperature stability Staff members Jennie, Ben and Brenda (store manager) Avenue location having opened in for making hand-crafted espressos 2001, then the second store in a chain and a Clover coffee maker that of- featuring dozens of products for pro- the relaxing atmosphere of their full that now includes nine locations in fers a special vacuum press brew for fessional or hobby artists. They have service salon and spa. Robert opened Ottawa. The new coffeehouse will making any coffee by the cup. Both also recently launched a new and im- the hair salon six years ago and continue to serve up the full line of promise a unique and flavourful cof- proved website (www.wallacks.com) brought in a professional designer fairly traded and organic coffees and fee experience! for online shopping and shipping to help develop the adjoining spa in teas for which the company has be- Bridgehead across Canada. Wallack’s certainly 2007. In both spaces, the use of soft, come known, as well as fresh, home 750 Bank St. (at Second) lives up to their motto as “your cre- natural materials and the attention to made baked goods and other health- 613-236-5445 ative source.” detail show that client satisfaction is ful food items. www.bridgehead.ca Wallack’s Art Supplies the focus. 603 Bank St. Understanding the importance of 613-238-8871 offering the best service is some- www.wallacks.com thing that comes naturally to Robert, who explains with great pride how Choc Oh La! in the Glebe he learned the essentials of his art Throughout February, the Glebe will be ‘choc o block’ with chocolate treats Relax and be working with his family growing up and temptations. pampered in Lebanon. His father, he explains, The Glebe Business Improvement Area (BIA) and FoodMode Magazine are Is a little pampering your idea of a was “the best in the city (Beirut).” pleased to present a new great Glebe experience: Choc Oh La! The event will special Valentine’s Day gift? Or per- His family currently runs four salons run throughout February and appeal to Winterlude visitors, Valentine sweet- haps you simply feel the need to treat and his seven older brothers all know hearts and all chocolate lovers! yourself to a new look or spend some the business very well. During Choc Oh La! Glebe businesses will be showcasing and serving up a soothing time at the spa to escape the Building on these strong founda- range of chocolate offerings, including: cocoa spa and body treatments, choc- cold? The time might be right to get tions, ongoing professional develop- olate confections, food and drink samplings, pairings and menus, chocolate to know the folks at Reflections Hair ment is an important part of keeping cookware, kits and games, and even a special Choc Oh La! brew from Heritage Designers and Spa on Third Avenue. the salon and spa on the leading edge. Brewery. From chocolate coins to chocolate diamonds – there’s something in Owner Robert Boutros and his team “Fashion changes every year,” Rob- store for everyone! of hair design and esthetics profes- ert explains, “we can’t stay where The Choc Oh La! event is a wonderful way to promote the Glebe as both a sionals strive to offer attentive, per- we are; we have to always learn to food and drink hot-spot and family friendly zone says the Glebe BIA’s new sonalized service to their clientele in do new things.” He does this by at- Executive Director Catherine Lindquist. “Chocolate. You love it. The Glebe’s tending international hair shows and got it!” says Ms. Lindquist. “We’re very excited about all that our businesses hosting training sessions at the salon. will be offering during Choc Oh La! A number of businesses have also collab- “We have to give the clients the best orated to develop shared experiences and cross-promotions which is especially we can,” he says. great to see,” said Lindquist. In addition to a full range of esthet- Ms. Lindquist says the BIA hopes Choc Oh La! provides a boost for Glebe ic and hair design treatments avail- businesses, the Glebe community and citizens of Ottawa to help counter the able at the salon and spa, Reflections cumulative impacts of the transit strike, a snowy winter and an economic also offers special group, bridal party downturn. “Chocolate’s the ultimate comfort food – and we could all use a and after hours services, as well as little of that right now,” she said. “We hope everyone will come to the Glebe specialty items and gift certificates. and get theirGMSElemAdJune08.pdf just desserts!” 6/10/08 3:22:40 PM Anyone thinking of learning more about Reflections’ services should check into their monthly promotions, including a special Valentine’s Day promotion this month. Reflections Hair Designers & Spa 108 Third Ave., Unit 102 613-563-1700 www.reflectionssalon-spa.net

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church hall to chop, peel and stir The other two projects are inter- Chen pots. And so it has been at St. Mat- national. A donation will be made ck thew’s for 17 years. It’s a wonderful to the Ankole Agriculture Institute way to get together with friends in a in southwestern Uganda. The Insti- task that aids those in our local com- tute trains young men and women to munity and abroad who could use a work with farmers in this cattle-rais- Photo: Patri The annual meeting of the International Order of The King’s Daughters and hand up rather than a hand-out. ing area to improve productivity and Sons: (l to r) Charlotte Davidson, recipient of the IOKDS Founder’s Award, The project began as a small ges- agricultural standards. The principal Edeltraud Neal, vice-president of the Council of Women, Herbert Sills, past ture led by one woman who thought of the Institute is Carolyn Langford, president of the Ottawa City Union (1993-8) and Jackie Maurais, president of she could make a difference. It has a veterinarian who is a minister from Ottawa City Union of IOKDS. grown from a handful of volunteers the Anglican diocese of Ottawa. Dr. to over 25 parishioners involved. Last Langford says the donation will en- by Jackie Maurais the Circle level meet regularly for year almost 700 jars of marmalade able the Institute to install bookcases 120 years ago, the International friendship, devotions, speakers and were made over 10 days and about in the school library to house a book Order of The King’s Daughters and good works. There are currently sev- $4,000 raised from their sale. And donation from Maryland. Sons (IOKDS) came to the Ottawa en adult Circles in the Ottawa area. this year’s organizers were looking The other project is in Pelotas, a area. Over the years, the IOKDS have At the international level, Christian to an equally good year. The fruit was very poor area in southern Brazil. provided reasonable living space to students, between the ages of 19 to excellent, the volunteers enthusiastic Funds from St. Matthew’s will assist single women, cafeteria meals and 25 have the opportunity to spend an and the work ethic impressive. With the Anglican diocese there to provide a place to sell homemade goods at extraordinary month (July) at IOKDS a donation of sugar from Redpath childcare and family-support pro- The King’s Daughters Guild on Lau- Houses situated in Chautauqua, New Sugars in Toronto, this was a hard grams for poor families. The dioceses rier; provided outings for poor city York for music, lectures, recreation combination to beat! of Pelotas and Ottawa are twinned children at the Fresh Air Cottage at activities and more. For more infor- Some 70 per cent of the marmal- and this is one of many connections Britannia and provided living quar- mation, readers can consult www. ade is sold through advance sales to between the two. ters for Children’s Aid youth. iokds.org. parishioners and the remainder sells Next time you have or give mar- Over forty years ago, the IOKDS On Jan. 17, the Ottawa City Union after a Sunday service at the church malade, think what is possible. made its presence known in the Board of the IOKDS held its annual (Feb. 8 this year). The quality of the Karen Junke is a parishioner at St. Glebe area by building The King’s meeting in the lounge of the apart- marmalade has always been very Matthew’s and team leader of this Daughters and Sons Apartments on a ments. At this time, the Founder’s good so parishioners, their families year’s marmalade-making group. lovely site on Cambridge St. South, Award was presented to Charlotte to provide affordable space for sen- Davidson for 20 years of leadership. iors. Around the same time, members She is currently the president of the started the local Meals on Wheels, King’s Daughters Dinner Wagon called the King’s Daughters Dinner Board. A cheque was presented to Wagon (located at 790 Bronson) and Rev. Rob Campbell to assist the work still maintain a strong partnership of the Ottawa West End Community with them. Recently, bursaries have Chaplaincy’s mentoring program. been set up at the three local univer- The executive, elected at the meet- sities: University of Ottawa, Carleton ing, for 2009 are: Jackie Maurais,

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KETTLEMAN'S FORNO ANTICO BRIDGEHEAD Craig Buckley (owner), Andy Stone & EURO TAPAS CANTINA Jjessica Sselwanjja, Jamie Kronick Jennifer Seto, Robert Krantzberg GNAG BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF Clare Rogers, Christy Oliver, Megan Molloy, Mary Ormerod, Ian Nicol, Mary Tsai-Davies, Katie Faught, Tahera Mufti (chair, Taste in the Glebe), Paul O’Donnell, Sally Coutts

Restaurants: The Arrow and the Loon Flippers Seafood Restaurant Loeb Glebe Bridgehead Von’s Bistro Morala Specialty Coffee Corner Bar and Grill Fratelli Olga’s Deli and Catering Denis’ Gourmet Sausages Humphreys on Bank Pelican Fishery & Grill Domus Café Il Negozio Nicastro Red Apron Forno Antico Infusion Bistro Starbucks Coffee Company Euro Tapas Cantina Kettleman’s Second Avenue Sweets Guests, Contributors and Silent Auction Rod Phillips Bloomfields Flowers CISCO Ottawa Bluesfest Canadian Linen & Uniform Service RED APRON FRATELLI Bank St Framing Joan Culliton at The Food &Wine Show Jo-Ann Laverty (owner), Jenifer Szadkowski, Serdar Citlak, Canadian Organic Growers Joseph Turrene of Aramark at Lansdowne Justine Craig Tanya Aramouni

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Schubert,” while Franz Liszt avowed voices, the historic Ottawa Choral Please join us on Fri., Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. as cellist Brian Yoon and pianist Yen- the composer was “the most poetic Society appears regularly with the Yen Gee, the Bignami Duo, present sonatas by Debussy and Brahms. musician who has ever lived!” National Arts Centre Orchestra and Fri., Mar. 6 at 8 p.m. Songs of the Traveller will be presented by soprano On Sat., Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. in the with the Ottawa Symphony Orches- Shannon Cole, accompanied by pianist Jane Perry. Selections from Bach, Wolf, beautiful sanctuary of Dominion- tra. Its repertoire ranges from the bar- Barber, Strauss, Ravel, Dvorák and Catalani will be included in the evening Chalmers United Church, the Ottawa oque and classical periods through to program. Choral Society will sing Shubert’s the contemporary. This fall the OCS Admission is $10 for adults, students $5. Admission by donation is always glorious Mass in G in a joint perform- appeared with the NAC Orchestra on honoured. The church is located at 650 Lyon Street at First Avenue. ance with the renowned Elmer Iseler two occasions: in Mozart’s Requiem For more information, contact the church at 613-236-0617, ext 30 or Singers. Led by The Singers’ Artistic conducted by NAC Music Direc- www.glebestjames.ca. Director Lydia Adams, the mass will tor Pinchas Zukerman, and in two feature outstanding soloists from her performances of Handel’s The Mes- choir, now celebrating its 30th anni- siah, conducted by NACO Principal versary, and Ottawa Choral Society Guest Conductor James Judd. The Since Music Director and highly acclaimed choir also performed its own con- organist Matthew Larkin. cert, “Renaissance Men” in Nov- 1971 The audience will also be thrilled ember with a program that included by the Singers’ elegant signature the rarely performed 40-part motet sound in “When David Heard,” a “Spem in alium” by Thomas Tal- breathtaking work by American lis and the “Pope Marcellus Mass” Painting Services For Your Free Estimation composer Eric Whitacre, and British by Palestrina, and other works by • Interior/ Exterior Call Award Winning Franchise Owner composer John Tavener’s “Respon- celebrated Renaissance composers. • Residential/ Commercial/ Industrial sorium: In Memoriam Annon Lee Upcoming concerts include “Grand • Fully Insured Shane Lanigan Silver.” Tavener composed the piece Mastery” on May 3, which includes • 2 Year Written Guarantee 613-882-1221 in memory of a friend and soprano Mozart’s Grand Mass in C Minor. On from Glace Bay, NS, whose brilliant June 18-19, the choir will be part of career ended after only eight years a performance of Brahms’ German when she died of cancer. Requiem with the NAC Orchestra, To conclude the evening, superb conducted by Pinchas Zukerman. The Canadian baritone Jesse Clark joins OCS is also committed to presenting Matthew Larkin and the Ottawa the work of Canadian composers and Choral Society to perform his ex- to introducing young Canadian solo- quisite song “Cycle Wife in Winter”. ists to its Ottawa public. The work is based on Toronto poet Tickets: $40 for adults, $10 for stu- Jim Lanthier’s poems about his wife dents and are available at Compact Jane.“The music on this program Music, Collected Works (Wellington will charge your heart with a rush of at Holland), Leading Note (370 Elgin holy joy, and stop your blood with its near Gladstone) and CD Warehouse. fearful look into human grief,” Lar- For more information, consult the kin said. website at ottawachoralsociety.com. MUSIC Glebe Report February 13, 2009 21 Julie Nesrallah A Purcell celebration and Caroline Léonardelli on his 350th anniversary! Seventeen Voyces and the Ot- turned to the post, and wrote a noble perform new program tawa Baroque Consort will present “Ode on the Death of Purcell.” a joint concert revealing the diverse There is hardly a department of musical wealth of Henry Purcell. music, as known in his day, to which The combination of these two cham- Purcell did not contribute with true ber ensembles is the perfect marriage distinction. His anthems were long for the performance of Purcell’s since accorded their place in the music. He was ‘Master of the King’s great music of the church; there are Musick’ and a renowned composer enough fine orchestral movements of incidental music for the theatre. in his works for the theatre to estab- The concert will take place at St. lish him in this field; his fantasies Matthew’s Anglican Church on Fri., and sonatas entitle him to honour Mar. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the history of chamber music; The Ottawa Baroque Consort con- his keyboard works, if less signifi- sists of Paule Préfontaine and Laura cant in themselves, hold their place Nerenberg, violins; Lana Tomlin, in the repertory; his one true opera, viola; Olivier Henchiri, cello; and Dido and Aeneas, is an enduring Marie Bouchard, harpsichord. masterpiece, and his other dramatic Soloists are soprano Chelsea works are full of musical riches. Honeyman, and counter tenor Mark Most especially, Purcell’s songs Donnelly, who presently lives in themselves would be sufficient to South Africa. Both are former voice ensure his immortality. His sensi- students of Director Kevin Reeves, tivity to his texts has been matched and are also former choristers of by few masters in musical history; Seventeen Voyces. when he had worthy poetry to set to Well-known actor, Todd Duck- music, he could hardly fail to pro- worth, will portray Henry Purcell duce a masterpiece. as he recounts his life and busy time A Purcell Celebration will take as a musician. Todd is presently dir- place on Fri., Mar. 13, at 7:30 p.m. ecting The Drawer Boy for the Great at St. Matthew’s Church, 130 Glebe Canadian Theatre Company. Avenue. Tickets ($15-25) can be ob- Julie Nesrallah and Caroline Léonardelli Born in 1659, Henry Purcell was tained from Compact Music, 785 & the finest and most original compos- 190 Bank St; Book Bazaar, 417 Bank Mezzo soprano Julie Nesrallah a “Close to ideal Christmas concert” er of his day. Though he was to live St; Leading Note, 370 Elgin St; and and harpist Caroline Léonardelli will and that “These two ladies make a very short life (he died in 1695), he Herb & Spice, 1310 Wellington St. perform a new program “Music des exquisite music together.” Julie and was able to enjoy and make full use Please note all those under 16 years salons en France” featuring 20th cen- Caroline perform together in Ottawa of the renewed flowering of music will be admitted free, and those 12 tury French songs on Sat., Mar. 7 at 8 only once or twice a year and the in- after the restoration of the monarchy. years and under should be accom- p.m. at St. Giles Church (Bank St. at timate setting at St. Giles will result Legend has it that when, in 1679, panied by an adult. First Ave) as the final concert of the in excellent acoustics and visual ac- Purcell succeeded Dr. John Blow as Seventeen Voyces 10th anniversary season for the Glebe Classics series. cess to the performers. organist of Westminster Abbey, the CD’s will be sold at the wine and The concert will feature songs by Julie and Caroline’s recording Pa- elder musician stepped aside in rec- cheese reception following the con- the great French composers of the nache received critical acclaim and ognition of the greater genius. It is cert. For more information, consult late 19th and 20th centuries, includ- was described by Richard Todd as “A true that on Purcell’s death, Blow re- www.seventeenvoyces.ca. ing Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, jewel of a recording.” They are now Cécile Chaminade, Gabriel Fauré, developing material that will work and Reynoldo Hahn. The duo has for a potential second recording. The been performing for several years most popular download from Pa- and their program has evolved from nache is Gabriel Fauré’s Mai. initially being a mix of Italian, Span- Caroline’s recent release El Dor- ish and French to a pure French pro- ado has been receiving radio play on gram of romantic songs. “We get lots CBC Radio Two and other classical of positive audience feedback on the programs including CKUA in Ed- French songs and we really enjoy monton. The concert will include a performing them, so we decided to solo harp selection from El Dorado. do a full program,” says Caroline Tickets for the performance are Léonardelli. available in advance at the Compact Julie and Caroline last performed Music and Leading Note. General in Ottawa on Dec. 19 where Ottawa admission is $20, students and sen- Citizen classical music critic Ri- iors are $15. For more information, Need Renovations? chard Todd described the concert as visit www.carolineleonardelli.com.

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I choose “Milk” although “Slumdog Million- Best Director – Danny Boyle: aire” seems to be getting the most buzz. “Slumdog Millionaire” Best Director – Danny Boyle is a terrific director. The co- Gus Van Sant:“Milk” hesiveness of the film is to his credit. It’s not Gus Van Sant for “Milk” gets my vote even an easy film to watch because of the pov- though Danny Boyle did a great job with erty, but he put it all up there on the screen “Slumdog Millionaire” and Ron Howard without inhibitions. The camera keeps mov- was surprisingly un-Ron Howard-like with ing… with sometimes breathtaking scenes “Frost/Nixon.” Van Sant has done some amazing work in the past and with of shanty-town landscapes many western viewers haven’t seen before. The this film he has pulled off a a very challenging feat, taking an overexposed music pushes the action ahead and keeps us riveted to the story. topic and giving a glimpse of the very real heart behind it. Actor in a Leading Role – Sean Penn: “Milk” Actor in a Leading Role – Sean Penn: “Milk” Sean Penn is so versatile. He creates such memorable characters. The young Penn first captured my interest when he played the blurry-eyed, stoner Jeff Sean Penn’s excellent portrayal of Harvey Milk is proof of his ability to Spicoli in “Fast Times in Ridgemont High” (1982). Spicoli was that guy who completely transform himself into a role. If Mickey Rourke keeps putting out didn’t belong – who challenged authority – the same as he did playing the gay strong performances as he did in “The Wrestler” he could be accepting an activist Harvey Milk in the film “Milk.” In “I Am Sam,” he played the mentally Oscar real soon. I feel a little sorry for Brad Pitt (no, not really) in that no mat- retarded father of a young daughter. Whatever he does, he does it well and ter how good his performance is, and it is quite good in “The Curious Case of captures your attention. Benjamin Button,” he still can’t get any respect. Actress in a Leading Role – Meryl Streep: “Doubt” Actress in a Leading Role – Melissa Leo: “Frozen River” Meryl Streep is such an amazing actress. She is so strong on screen, whether If acting is all about “being” the character, then Anne Hathaway in “Rachel it’s playing a vindictive nun in “Doubt” or playing a business executive in “The Getting Married” and Melissa Leo in “Frozen River” really hit the mark this Devil Wears Prada.” She’s very powerful and has that tinge of Nurse Ratched year. I choose Melissa Leo simply because there was not one second in this (“One Flew Over the Cuckoos’ Nest”) – the kind of vengeful character you film that I did not believe that she was the desperate mother with double-wide don’t forget. dreams. Actor in a Supporting Role – Philip Seymour Hoffman: “Doubt” Actor in a Supporting Role – Josh Brolin: “Milk” Hoffman is one of my favorite actors. He handles his role as a priest in Heath Ledger was menacing in “The Dark Knight” and it would be just like “Doubt” with conviction. He was terrific as probably one of the creepiest, the Academy to give it to him for sentimental reasons. Robert Downey Jr. was sleaziest characters I’ve ever seen on the screen in “Happiness,” (1998) Todd excellent in “Tropic Thunder” but that movie was a little far out of the main- Solondz’s rather warped view of humanity. In this black comedy, he played a stream. Philip Seymour Hoffman could certainly win for “Doubt” but then he disturbing obscene phone caller. And he was perfect for the role of “Capote,” should win for just about anything he’s done, so why this one? No, I am going based on the book “In Cold Blood” about the terrifying murder of a family to go with Josh Brolin for his excellent work in “Milk.” He has been doing of four in a small town in Kansas, as documented by New York writer Tru- some great work lately and so it’s his turn this year. man Capote. Hoffman’s lighter, humorous side came out when he played the neurotic screenwriter in David Mamet’s spoof on filmmaking in “State and Actress in a Supporting Role – Penélope Cruz: Main.” “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” A close race this year but I have to choose Penélope Cruz for a great per- Actress in a Supporting Role – Viola David: “Doubt” formance in one of my favourite films of the year, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” Viola David is mainly known as a stage actress. She has also played many There is an outside chance of Marisa Tomei taking the Oscar for her very be- roles on television on some of the top shows, including Law and Order, CSI, lievable portrayal in “The Wrestler” and there could be a possible surprise win NDPD Blue, The Practice, Third Watch, and Without a Trace. I suspect she for Viola Davis in “Doubt.” will have many more film roles offered to her after “Doubt.” MOVIE AT THE MAYFAIR THEATRE - Family Day - February 16th E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL Free admission with a donation of non-perishable food to the Ottawa Food Come out with Bank. your family and enjoy the day!

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(613) 233-4488 | www.tracyarnett.com 24 Glebe Report February 13, 2009 SCHOOLS Acorn ELC A happy new year indeed puts out the challenge! By Lisa Furrie all programmed around the Chinese Throughout the last week of Janu- New Year. Activities included learn- ary, my three-year-old daughter ing how to use chopsticks (Liane Jane came home from her classes said some were successful, albeit in at Good Morning Creative Arts and a non-traditional manner), playing Preschool with more tidbits of in- dragon games, dressing up in trad- formation about her days than usual. itional dress, learning about – and She talked about oxen, red being the creating their own – Chinese charac- colour of good luck, special cookies ters (with help from In the Snow by with notes inside them and dragons. Huy Voum Lee), and making tissue It didn’t take very long before we paper-covered glass lanterns (Jane’s put together the pieces and realized particular favorite). that the preschool was celebrating It’s just this kind of programming the Chinese New Year and heralding that, in my opinion, makes Good the start of the Year of the Ox. A peek Morning such a wonderful place. at the bulletin board located outside Anywhere where our little ones can of the classroom that outlines that have so much fun that they don’t week’s programming and a brief chat even realize just how much they are with Liane Gallop, Good Morning’s learning is truly priceless. director, confirmed our suspicions. Pre-registration for the 2009/2010 According to Liane, the teachers school year is happening now. in the 3-year-old morning preschool Visit www.goodmorning.name, Photo: Miss Joanne e-mail goodmorningpreschool@ BY JOANNE SAUNDERS program, as well as in the afternoon creative arts classes for 3-year-olds gmail.com, or call 613-276-7974 for On Jan. 15, the children and families of Acorn Early Learning Centre (Acorn and kindergarten-aged children had information. ELC) donated $241.68 to the Ottawa Humane Society. What started out as a study of the body and its needs in the winter time, quickly turned into a concern for the homeless people and animals as the weather became colder and colder. The Humane Society website was an in- tegral part of helping the children to understand that we can all play a role in helping to provide some of the necessities of life, especially to animals at this time of year. After the parents provided their fondest holiday recipes, the chil- GCNS registration for dren set out to bake for the next two weeks. The donations given for the many plates of baking provided a large sum of money which has helped the Humane September 2009 begins in Society provide for homeless animals at a very difficult time of year. Acorn Early Learning Centre thanks its families for supporting this endeav- March our. We also challenge other child care centres to do the same. By Dabrowka Farah Engaging weekly themes such as: The Glebe Co-operative Nursery under the sea, celebrations around the School (GCNS) has been provid- world, and all about me, and special Do you have a story to tell? ing a quality learning environment dress-up days provide the backdrop for over 25 years for children aged for creative activities that inspire, 1½ to 4½ years. The nursery school entertain, and educate the school’s Send a letter to the editor at [email protected] began in September 1977 as a parent- young students. Housed in the Glebe child playgroup. Over the years, the Community Centre, the GCNS also offers a vibrant classroom, outdoor

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The Ministry of Trustee view, as it is going to have to be done OCSB Education has required that Ontario Rob anyway at some point as Hopewell is school boards develop consortia and Campbell bursting and this may well not suffi- The Board received a report on a examine areas where efficiencies can OCDSB ciently alleviate First Avenue Public be achieved. School pilot project in two schools for a balanced school day. A balanced school Detailed information on the pro- The new staff recommendation posed changes and consultation Readers will recall that in Decem- seeks to allay understandable con- day plan rearranges the time periods during the day to allow for three schedule are on the Board’s website ber, district staff recommended that cerns expressed about putting 5/6 at http://www.ottawacatholicschools. the 5/6 Gifted Early French Immer- students at an intermediate school by blocks of 90-110 minutes of uninter- rupted learning sessions divided by ca/media.php?mid=37595. Refer to sion (GEFI) and 7/8 Hopewell GEFI placing them instead at Hilson. hand numbered pages 40-52. be moved to Fisher Park Public This is problematic in my view. two nutrition/recess breaks. The balanced plan decreases the Afer consulting with school com- School starting in September 2009. Hilson has no regular FI tradition and munities, Roy Wierenga, General A consultation evening occurred on will only start to have Middle French transition time needed for recesses, enabling greater learning to take Manager of OSTA will present rec- Jan. 14 and a web link remains open Immersion, a different program from ommendations for the Board’s ap- for input at [email protected] EFI, phased in starting at grade 4 for place every day. Research in this area has confirmed the value of this sys- proval in April 2009. In my zone As a result of this input, staff are the first time next year. Also, it is a (Zone 9), St. Elizabeth, St. Augus- now recommending that the previ- long distance to the west for many tem through higher learning scores. Currently in the Ottawa region, many tine and Corpus Christi are involved ously recommended 7/8 move still families. Also this keeps the GEFI in the consultation. occur but that the 5/6 move be to Hil- students split. The reason for looking schools outside of our own board are Funding enhancements son Avenue Public School instead. at moving Hopewell 7/8 for next year utilizing the balanced day schedule with great success. The two schools announced This new report was web-posted was due in part to general space pres- Collective agreements recently on Jan. 29, and will be discussed at sures at Hopewell, but was triggered considering volunteering for the pilot after March break are St. Emily and finalized between the Board and its committee on Feb. 11, with a final by the necessity to do something for unions and compliance with Min- decision pending the Board meeting First Avenue. It may well be warmly St. Isidore, affecting scheduling of grades 1 to 6 only. Junior and senior istry standards makes the Board on Feb. 24. received as a better alternative by af- eligible for enhanced 2008-2009 I attended the Jan. 14 meeting and fected families. kindergarten do not change. The Board will receive an update funding totaling $10.2 million. This have been copied on a lot of the par- The newest staff report discusses includes an allocation for a 3 per cent ent input provided to staff. Those few Vincent Massey as an option as well. on the balanced day pilot programs in June. increase to salary benchmarks start- arguing in favour of the original pro- Nowhere however in this new report ing in 2009-2010 and continuing at 3 posal to have the 5-8 move to Fisher does staff address the large number Opportunity: transportation Efficiencies per cent per year until 2011-12. The Park are concerned with their ease of parent appeals to consider more enhanced funding will also serve to of access and were attracted by the comprehensive options for First The Board received a report from the Ottawa Student Transportation improve elementary supervision, large facility there. The large major- Avenue and Hopewell, with a local secondary programming, occasional ity of parent interventions were op- review of these schools. I think we Authority (OSTA) working group regarding transportation efficiency teachers and professional develop- posed for conflicting ease of access have to look at this further. ment for education support staff. reasons, due to concern with 5/6s be- If you have a suggestion or a con- opportunities for the 2009-10 school ing located at an intermediate school cern, or would like to be added to my year and approved the consulta- Exam week behind us (7/8 only at Fisher), and multiple re- e-newsletter list, then please contact tion and communication plan as I hope all Immaculata students cent moves for their children. me via [email protected] or at 613- described in the report. The report fared well during the recent exam Several parents wrote express- 323-7803. Meeting and document identifies a number of ways to im- period. 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Schedules at Immaculata were slightly altered to ensure students that were mm struggling to arrive on time were not always missing the same class. As a com- i munity, students, staff and parents worked together to lessen the stress that the cSk transit strike created. February offers the return to regular Immaculata routines, with reliable trans- Photo: Ma portation, new academic challenges, athletic activities and club meetings. Glashan students enjoy the outdoors at MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre. By Anh-Quan Dang and a row. Congratulations, to Max and Nicholas Parkanyi all the grade 7 and 8 spellers who 2009 has been marked with plenty took a risk in entering Glashan’s NEW PATIENTS WELCOME of activities and learning at Glashan spelling bee. Good luck at the next School, just like 2008! We’ve had stage, Max. Dr Pierre Isabelle tons of exciting and fun events hap- There were also two huge volley- and his staff are pleased to welcome pening, such as the boys and girls ball tournaments at Glashan in Janu- volleyball tournament, the spelling ary, involving the 10 Glashan teams, bee, field trips to MacSkimming plus others from across the city and Dr Mathieu Tremblay to the Outdoor Education Centre, the May- as far away as Toronto!! There were hem Poets and of course, the Black victories and defeats with many history play! Glashan teams winning their div- GLEBE DENTAL CENTRE The Mayhem Poets are a group of isions. Spectators and players alike three New York-based poets/rappers had a great time watching the action FIFTH AVENUE COURT - FREE PARKING who talk about the state of the world as balls were passed, set, and spiked and life through poetry. With poems all over the court. Congratulations to on subjects such as death, growing up all the Glashan players and to their For appointments call 613-234-6405 in the ghetto, turning into a chicken, coaches for their hard work and well- the radio, and life in general, these played games. three young men had the students Glashan, however, does not just laughing and reflecting for over an have spelling and volleyball tourna- hour. They showed us how powerful ments, we also have other highly-an- words can really be. ticipated events like the Black history The Canwest CanSpell Spelling play, taking place in February, just as “You have worked Bee took place at the end of January this paper is coming out. This year’s with over 60 Glashan students brav- hard, saved Your ing the dictionary and their memories play, “A Proud Canadian Family,” written and directed by teacher Rick moNeY, aNd have to take part. Students faced down such words as tsunami, nachtmusik, Desclouds, focuses on a Black Loyal- beeN seeiNg Your wattled, and bruin (a bear). As stu- ist living in Nova Scotia and involves dents gradually were eliminated, the over 70 students and staff members. iNvestmeNts words became progressively more The play ran Feb. 10-12 at 7:15 p.m. challenging. Finally, after 6 rounds, Proceeds from the play will be for- decliNe…” it came down to two students, Han- warded to the Buxton Historical Site nah Barrie and Max Jeffcott. More for help in the preservation of the rounds ensued with the words getting story of the Underground Railroad insanely difficult, including luscious, and those proud settlers who chose to Now what? fallibility, thyroidectomy, fibrilla- make Canada their home. (In the past tion, futilitarian, and philodendron. five years, over $1,600 has been sent After 15 rounds, Max successfully to Buxton on behalf of the students Let’s review your Financial Plan and spelled felicitous and the winning of Glashan School) Investment Strategy. word, geriatrician, to be Glashan’s Stay tuned for more Glashan news representative for the second year in next month. You owe it to your retirement. An hour well spent with Kash J. Pashootan PORTS PINAL NJURY LINIC at our office or your home. S &S I C SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORKING TOGETHER A private clinic specializing in the Kash J. Pashootan, Financial Advisor care of: Raymond James Ltd. ✧ sudden or recurring back pain Private Client Group ✧ sudden or recurring neck pain ✧ tendinitis, sprains, or strains 613.788.2190 • [email protected] World Exchange Plaza MD’s OHIP covered Member CIPF Bernie Lalonde, M.D. PHYSIOTHERAPY extended health Eleanor Cox, B.P.T. coverage

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fair dies in a car accident. The faith- plores the taboo of an older woman, A dark Irish side ful wife grieves silently with her in the grey space of middle age, fall- mel. Hazel feels unwelcome at the husband, and after the girl is buried, ing in love with her teenage daugh- family reunion as everyone attends she even visits the cemetery. None ter’s boyfriend. “Please believe me, only to the baby’s constant demands. of the characters have names. Ms. I waited for months. I did not touch Hazel is exhausted, feeling she is Enright suggests that the roles all of him, but carried instead a deep, fading into nothingness. “The baby them play are interchangeable be- hard pain in the bowl of my pelvis. buried his face in her shoulder, and cause most major decisions are made I became clumsy again, everything I wiped his nose on her T-shirt. He had at significant moments without much reached for fell to the kitchen floor a summer cold, so Hazel’s navy top deliberation. In this story, the narra- and the kitchen was a mess of frag- Sharon was criss-crossed with what looked tor urges the reader to explore those ments. All that I saw opened up the Abron like slug trails. There was some- moments. ache, and I wanted the whole world Enright is daring and philosoph- inside me, with Felix at its centre, Drache thing utterly depressing about being covered in snot.” Not until after the ical. As each story ends, the reader like a small hard pip. The loss of dig- visit, as Hazel and John are driving wants more and yet s/he knows the nity was wonderful, ghastly.” Yesterday’s Weather home do they realize how separate sparse tale has been sufficient to tell As short as these stories are, they by Anne Enright their current world is from John’s us about trips we might take in our work incredibly well. Stay tuned for McClelland and Stewart, sister’s and his parents. The young own lives, whether we want to or Alice Munro’s selected stories in my family’s personal lives stretch infin- not. March column, a marked contrast by 308 pages The final story “Felix,” written their length, but remarkably similar $27.95 (cloth) itely ahead, while the events of their recent family visit become no more when Ms Enright was much younger, in universal insights. Both women Winner of the 2007 Man Booker significant than yesterday’s weather. is the boldest in the collection. It ex- are world-class writers. prize for her novel The Gathering, Enright loves re-delivering the title Anne Enright from Dublin has pub- or a summary in the final paragraph lished three previous novels, The of her stories either directly or sym- Pleasure of Eliza Lynch, What Are bolically, fulfilling their linguistic You Like, and The Wig My Father and artistic promise. Yet, this very Wore (nominated for The Whitbread talented writer still walks a tightrope Novel Award and winner of the En- when she writes. The reader is never core Award). certain that the narrator will get to Yesterday’s Weather, a selection of the other side, no matter how sure her short fiction from two previous of herself she may seem. Therein, collections, The Portable Virgin and the reader discovers Ms. Enright’s Taking Pictures, has provided me simple recipe for survival. Each day with my first reading of this literary unfolds as a day like no other and she giant. I was struck by Anne Enright’s is prepared to meet it head on. Yet, cryptic voice, daring to render the she is also aware, as we all are, that mundane mythical with her brutally each day will end. Enright insists on honest prose, coated with a dark Irish taking one day at a time. side that continuously delivers. In her introduction to this retrospective, arranged in reverse chrono- logical order, Ms. Enright, at 47, writes: “Working on the stories, I was surprised by the pity I felt for my younger self – so assured and so miserable at the same time. The best kind of misery, of course – spiky artistic, fullhearted – but still, it does make you blunder around a bit.” What I find so fascinating is that this candid assessment is astonish- g hnessy hau S

ingly accurate not only for her early ’ but for her more recent work. Blun- O dering around a bit is what Ms. En- right does best as she explores the human condition. There are almost Photo: Joe Anne Enright always choices although they are not always apparent. Yet, the author con- A story that illustrates this carpe tinuously strives to find them. diem approach is “Until the Girl Let’s look at the title story which Died.” A middle-aged woman has covers a visit to the in-laws by a new known for years that her husband has mother named Hazel. Her husband affairs, because he always confesses, John has a sister Margaret whose either directly or indirectly, and she children are older, generally misbe- always forgives him. This time, there haved, and, running around in the is no confession because the young garden on a summer’s day in Clon- woman with whom he has had an af- 32 Glebe Report February 13, 2009 RELIGION Sunday’s coming! GLEBE CHURCHES Black History Sunday CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) REV. CLARKE DIXON famous words “In God We Trust.” Fourth Avenue at Percy Street, 613-232-4891 True, it often seems that “in currency As a new pastor in the Glebe, this www.blessedsacrament.ca coming month of February will af- we trust” are the words that motivate Pastor: Father Joe Le Clair ford me the opportunity to experience so many Americans. Nevertheless, something I have not experienced the saying is there. Why then has Masses: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. before in my previous churches. At America’s history shown a lack of Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Fourth Avenue Baptist Church, we trust? “In God We Trust” – the God Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. are set to celebrate “Black History who created people of all colours. Sundays, 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 8 p.m. Sunday” on Feb. 22. “In God We Trust” – the God who (elevator available, loop system for people Having lived in fairly ‘mono- is building a Kingdom for people of with impaired hearing also available) chrome’ places like Kincardine, all colours. “In God We Trust” – the Peterborough, and Pembroke, I am God who invites people of all col- ECCLESIAX grateful for the kind of diversity that ours to participate in that Kingdom. 2 Monk Street, 613-565-4343 my children will experience growing A people who trust in God should www.ecclesiax.com up in Ottawa. I am also grateful for not be surprised when a black man the call to a church that regularly pro- leads. Sundays: 11:07 a.m.,* Art & worship service motes something called “Black His- As someone who has grown up and View community art gallery by appointment. tory Sunday” and for the diversity we lived most of my life mostly among *NOTE: Sunday service time of 11:07 a.m. is the right time! find here at Fourth Avenue Baptist, in white people, I’m shocked by the colour, music, and even belief. shock that Barack Obama would be FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH Our Black history celebration this president. More than that, I’m ap- Fourth Avenue at Bank Street, 613-236-1804 year follows soon after a historic palled when I realize the reason for www.fourthavenuebaptist.ca first for America – the inauguration that shock. People of my own race Minister: Rev. Clarke Dixon of Barack Obama to the presidency have behaved badly; worse, people Services: Sundays, 11 a.m. of the United States. In watching the of my own faith have believed and Junior church and nursery available coverage of the event, I must admit behaved badly. A people who trust (parent/tot room available at the back of the church) feeling quite surprised. I was not sur- in God should not be surprised when prised that a man of colour would be a black person aspires to the highest chosen president. No. What surprised office in his or her country. Forgive GERMAN MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH me was the amount of surprise evi- us, Lord. I am glad to be part of a 499 Preston Street at Carling Avenue, 613-233-1671 dent among Americans that a black people who trust in God and look Pastor: Christoph Ernst man was now the president. forward to the celebration of Black Service: Sundays, 10 a.m., with Sunday school I like the American penny. Not so History Sunday. (first Sunday of month, 11:15 a.m., English service) much because it is normally worth You are most welcome to join us more than the Canadian penny, but for our celebration on Feb. 22 at 11 GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH a.m. rather because it contains those 650 Lyon Street at First Avenue, 613-236-0617 www.glebestjames.ca Minister: Dr. Christine Johnson Music Director: Robert Palmai Worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. (wheelchair access, FM system for people with impaired hearing)

OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH 600 Bank Street, 613-594-4571 www.ottawa-ocuc.org Minister: Rev. Wilson Chan (cell: 613-889-0838) Fridays: Prayer meeting at church, 8 p.m. Sundays: Worship, 11 a.m. (English with Mandarin translation) Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. (for all ages)

THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (Quaker) 91A Fourth Avenue, 613-232-9923 http://ottawa.quaker.ca Clerk: Bob Clarke, [email protected] We Sharpen Worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m., silent Quaker worship ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Skates! Reflect, Focus, Delight – Make church a part of your life. Bank Street at First Avenue, 613-235-2551 www.stgilesottawa.org Minister: Rev. Ruth Houtby Worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Church school and nursery care available (Wheelchair access at First Ave. door.)

ST. MATTHEW’S, THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN THE GLEBE 130 Glebe Avenue near Bank Street, 613-234-4024 (office/weekday access 217 First Avenue) www.stmatthewsottawa.on.ca STORE HOURS: Rector: The Rev. Canon Pat Johnston Open doors! Please come in and visit, Mon.-Fri., 11:30-1:30 p.m. MON - WED 8:30 am to 6 pm Weekly service: Wednesdays, 7:15 a.m., Eucharist & fellowship THURS & FRI 8:30 am to 9 pm Thursdays, 10 a.m., Eucharist & coffee SAT 8:30 am to 6 pm Thursdays, 10 a.m., drop-in nannies/stay-at-home SUN 10 am to 5 pm parents group Sundays: Eucharist, 8 a.m., Choral Eucharist, 10 a.m. 234-6353 Bank St. at Second Ave. Choral Evensong, 4 p.m., Feb. 15, Mar. 1, Mar. 15 RELIGION Glebe Report February 13, 2009 33 Dr. Robert Moore World Day of Prayer service Glebe-St. James United Church will host the and Audacious Anglicans Glebe’s World Day of Prayer service this year on Mar. 6 at 2 p.m. with a reception after the service. All are invited. The World Day of Prayer is an ecumenical movement initiated and carried out by women in more than 170 countries. On the first Friday of March each year, women and men gather to pray and celebrate the cooperation and understanding among women across Ottawa and throughout the International World Day world. of Prayer symbol The international World Day of Prayer symbol shows people kneeling in prayer in four corners of the world, with a Celtic cross and a circle representing our world and our unity through all our diversity. The first international World Day of Prayer service took place in 1926, growing out of a movement that began in the United States and Canada during the nineteenth century, in which women helped each other to pray, study, help other women and children, and to celebrate their commitment and cooperation. Every year since then, the women of one country write the service that is ins k

t distributed to all of the others, so that people around the world unite in prayer, A action and celebration. This year’s service was written by the women of Papua New Guinea with the theme, “In Christ There Are Many Members, Yet One Body.” Papua Photo: Kevin By Hazel Atkins vocative, exciting, and enabling. It New Guinea has many cultures and over 800 lan- allows people like British politician guages, but throughout the country, people use As part of its winter education a straw bag called a “bilum.” The bilum is the meetings, St. Matthew’s Anglican William Wilberforce, who was phys- ically frail, to single-mindedly fight symbol of the unity in this service. Church in the Glebe recently wel- The service is being planned by women from comed Dr. Robert Moore, co-author for what in his time was an apparent- ly impossible cause – abolishing the Glebe area churches including St. Giles Pres- of Audacious Anglicans, an histor- byterian, St. Matthews Anglican, Church of the ical book about Anglican “heroes” slave trade – and to find the energy to prevail and win. Blessed Sacrament, Religious Society of Friends, who went against the conventional First Avenue Baptist and Glebe-St. James United wisdom of their times. Born and Struggling with challenges, with our own human complexity and the Church. We will be sharing the service with raised an Anglican and originally people from around the world, praying that we vastness of circumstance, is what Bilum cross from Guyana, he spoke about the ser- can continue to cooperate and work together, and generates audacity and what allows ies of biographies and the challenges celebrating our unity and understanding of each this audacity to triumph. This is facing Anglicans today. other. The impetus behind writing Au- what fuels Moore’s excitement about Please join us for this time of reflection and celebration: dacious Anglicans – Heroes of the Anglicanism in this study, he says. Anglican Communion, he said, was “It’s the complexity and the audacity World Day of Prayer service the need he sees to awaken people to that gets me every time.” Glebe-St. James United Church 650 Lyon St. South knowledge of their heritage, history Hope is a defining characteristic of Fri., Mar. 6, 2 p.m. and themselves through literature. He the figures discussed in the book. Dr. worries that we are currently raising Moore concluded his talk at St. Mat- an “historically autistic generation” thew’s by referring to U.S. President and that young people do not seem Barack Obama’s book, The Audacity to know or see how people can move of Hope, saying, “hope spiced by au- through paradoxes to make great dacity is the greatest gift of Christ to changes because they do not view God’s Church.” life through a historical perspective. When asked his thoughts about the Dr. Moore has had a varied career worldwide Anglican Communion as a high school teacher, adult educa- today, Dr. Moore answered honest- tor, professor, radio broadcaster and ly that he does not know what will diplomat. His book, with co-author happen. “Culture is a very powerful Gerald Rayner, another Canadian thing. We may not save the Anglican Anglican, is comprised of a number Communion as we know it today,” of articles about specific figures, all he says, “and it is possible that the of them Anglican, who have “moved two Anglicanisms will increasingly through paradoxes” to create change, grow apart.” He hopes, however, further the development of society that we can have bridges, even if and bring spiritual insights and con- we can’t have unity. The builders of victions into every day life. The idea of paradox – and the chal- those bridges will be the audacious lenge and energy it can provoke – is Anglicans of the future. In his words, central to Dr. Moore’s thinking about “If the Lord can use quarrels, well, I audacity and faith. By its very na- thank him greatly.” ture, the Christian faith demands that people try to live within paradoxes. Hazel Atkins is co-editor with her This sense of tension which paradox husband Kevin of Pulse of the Parish, creates can be, says Moore, not im- the newsletter published on a regular mobilizing and debilitating, but pro- basis by St. Matthew’s.

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PANCAKE SUPPER. “Shrove OTTAWA REGIONAL YOUTH Tuesday” Pancake Supper at St. Mat- CHOIR will perform a concert of “Stuff Events at Sunnyside Library thew’s Anglican Church from 5:30 p.m. & Nonsense” on Fri., Feb. 27 at 7:30 For children to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Cost: $2.50 for p.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church. Babytime children, $5 adults and $10 for a family Tickets at the door: adults-$25, sen- of four. Info: 613-234-4024. For babies and their parent or caregiver, with stories, rhymes, songs iors-$20, students-$15. and games. Ages 0-18 months. Weekly. Tues., 2:15 p.m. (30 mins.), Jan. 13-Mar. 3 ART ST-GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is recruiting male and fe- Toddlertime ART LENDING OF OTTAWA. Buy or male singers for its community choir. No For toddlers and a parent or caregiver, with stories, rhymes, songs rent original art. First Unitarian Church special skills required other than a love Hall, 30 Cleary Ave., Feb. 17, 7-9 p.m. and games. Ages 18-35 months. Weekly. Registration required. of singing. Sunday Worship Service, and Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free admis- Tues. or Thurs., 10:15 a.m. (30 mins.), Jan. 13-Mar. 5 10:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsals on Thursday sion. Info: 613- 594-8513 or www.art Storytime nights at 7:30 p.m. Info: Simon at 613- lendingofottawa.com. Stories and rhymes for young children. Ages 3-6 years. Weekly. 424-4230 or www.stgilesottawa.org. Wed., 10:15 a.m. (30 mins.), Jan. 14-Mar. 4 “IN THE GROOVE”, acrylics by Val Mother-Daughter Book Club ST-GILES PRESBYTERIAN Roy, on till March at Irene’s Pub, 613- A place for girls and women to share books. Monthly. CHURCH welcomes the MAC Band 230-4474. Ages 8-9 years. Mon., Mar. 9, 7 p.m. (1 hr.) Wed, Mar. 4 at 8 p.m. Admission by do- Ages 10-12 years. Mon., Feb. 23, Mar. 23, 7 p.m. (1 hr.) nation. Enjoy a evening of Celtic music guysread TRANSITIONS, new works by Paul and learn more about the Kenora Friend- A book group for boys and an adult. Ages 9-12 years. Saindon at Artguise. Info: 613-238- ship Centre. Info: 613-235-2551. Thurs., Mar. 5, 7 p.m. (1 hr.) 3803 or [email protected]. THEATRE Special programs for children (registration required) MUSIC Happy St. Valentine’s Day – Sat., Feb. 14, 2:15 p.m. OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL CHIL- CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL DREN’S FESTIVAL is pleased to Buttons, buttons, buttons – Mon., Mar. 16, 2:15 p.m. CHOIR OF MEN AND BOYS IN present Axis Theatre Company with their CONCERT, Sun., Feb. 15, 3 p.m., Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Tues., Mar. 17, 2:15 p.m. show The Emperor’s New Threads. Church of the Resurrection/Riverside Two shows will be presented on Sat., A box full of memories – Wed., Mar. 18, 2:15 p.m. United Church. Music to include an- Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the The- Collection chat – Thurs., Mar. 19, 2:15 p.m. thems and motets by Handel, Bruck- atre at the Canadian Museum of Civiliz- ner, Brahms, Byrd and Ralph Vaughan ation. This show is intended for ages 5 to Sunny seashells – Fri., Mar. 20, 2:15 p.m. Williams. Tickets $10 at the church. 12. Single tickets are $12. Info: ottawa- Info: 613-733-7735. For teens childrensfestival.ca or 613-241-0999. girlzone THE LYON STREET CELTIC BAND FOR SALE For fun with a variety of themes, come join our monthly lunchtime will be at Legion 593, Members Lounge, book chat group for girls in grades 7 and 8. Registration required. 4026 Richmond Rd. (Bells Corners) on MOVING SALE. Good, clean queen Fri., Feb. 27, Mar. 13, 12:05 p.m. (45 mins.) Tues., Mar. 17, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Free. mattress, box & frame, $140; green wing- For adults back chair, $50; teak dining table, $40; other smaller items. Call 613-233-7894. 15 minute computer tutorials OTTAWA BACH CHOIR performs Having computer problems? Register for 15 minute computer tutorial. music for unaccompanied chorus on Wed., 10:00 a.m. (1.5 hours), Jan. 7-Mar. 25 Sat., Feb. 21, 8 p.m. at Knox Presby- MASSAGE TABLE with carrying case. terian Church. Frank Martin’s Mass for Brand new paid $700. Asking $399. Call Homeopathic APPROACH TO ASTHMA Double Choir and works by Renaissance 613-235-9005. Julek Meissner, ND, will speak on homeopathic approaches for asthma. and Contemporary composers. Concert Wed., Mar. 11, 7 p.m. (1 hour) tickets and CD at: Leading Note, 370 HELP AVAILABLE Sunnyside Book Chats Elgin; Compact Music, 190 and 785-A Bank and CD Warehouse (all locations). Drop by and join in stimulating discussions. LIVE-IN NANNY. Experienced, good- Info: 613-270-1015 or OBC web site: natured 26 year-old Nepalese woman Fri., Feb. 27, Mar. 27, 2 p.m. (1 hour) www.ottawabachchoir.ca. wishes to re-locate to Canada under the For a complete list of Library events, live-in care program. Will provide minimum of two years of service. Can start visit www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca. OTTAWA-GATINEAU CAMMAC early summer 2009, or later, as required. chamber music workshop with Brigitte Inquiries: Don, 613-567-0796. Amyot, Feb. 28. The workshop is fully COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS subscribed. 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