The Kavanaugh on Beechwood

April 2012

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Sketch courtesy of Domicile and FoTenn Planning and Urban Design Artist rendering of mixed-used development planned for the current site of Kavanaugh’s Esso on Beechwood Avenue. The Kavanaugh on Beechwood By Jane Heintzman for Domicile, in the end, the this protected “viewshed”, At the end of this year, Rupert company decided to “bite the which encompasses the por- Kavanaugh, patriarch of the bullet” on the assumption that tion of the Kavanaugh property Kavanaugh family and owner/ at least a portion of the initial closest to Beechwood, building operator of Kavanaugh’s Esso outlay could be recovered from height is restricted to 77 metres on Beechwood, plans to retire other future developers in the above sea level, or roughly 19 after a career of nearly six area making use of the service. metres above grade. Zoning decades in our community. A second unanticipated com- for the two other portions of He is closing down his busi- plication for Domicile resulted the project towards the rear of ness to make way for a major from a 2008 amendment to the property along Marquette mixed commercial/residential the City of Ottawa Official and Joliet Avenues stipulates PARK & RIVERBANK CLEANUP DAY development to be undertaken Plan requiring the protection height restrictions of 20 metres Sponsored by NECA, the Urban Rideau Conserva�onists by Domicile Developments, a of sight lines to Parliament and 16 metres respectively. and the City of O�awa highly regarded, award-win- Hill from two locations in the ning firm owned by longstand- Beechwood Cemetery, the In an effort to comply with ing New Edinburgh resident Tommy Douglas Memorial and Continued on page 6 SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 (RAIN OR SHINE) John Doran—well known in nearby “Poets’ Hill”. Within our community as the devel- V�� N��!! oper of Governor’s Gate. The proposed development, Beechwood Village TIME: 10 am -1 pm to be named The Kavanaugh PLACE: The Fieldhouse at 193 Stanley. on Beechwood in honour of CONTACT: Gemma Kerr [email protected] the legendary family, currently Alliance Takes Shape DRESS: It’s a mucky job, so dress for the occasion! envisages a two-tiered 4- and By Jane Heintzman dent (and former President We’ll supply garbage bags and equipment 10-storey building with roughly The subject of Beechwood of the Lindenlea Community 11,000 square feet of commer- Avenue, its challenges, limi- Association), Bridgehead R�� T-S�� P��! cial space on the ground level tations and enormous unreal- owner Tracey Clark and a for retail stores and restaurants, ized potential as a vibrant and number of others have col- and up to 132 residential condo- attractive “Main Street” serv- laborated to spearhead a new minium units above. Marketing ing at least five communities, is movement to promote and of the residential units will right up there with the weather facilitate the changes required begin in earnest in May, and if as a perennial subject of con- to help Beechwood reach its all goes as planned, construc- versation (or more accurately, full potential as a focus for tion will start in January 2013. consternation) among residents community life, and to breathe The long three-year road of our area. And like the weath- some life into the Community to consummation of the deal er, many of us have long felt Design Plan, by forging a coali- on the Kavanaugh property that there is very little we can tion of interested residents, was not without obstacles. to do to change the situation. community associations, busi- Perhaps chief among these was Over the years, considerable ness owners and others with a the issue of hydro servicing effort has been invested in such stake in Beechwood’s future. for the area—a critical piece initiatives as the development The Beechwood Village of infrastructure upgrading of Beechwood Community Alliance (BVA) was formal- for future development, and Design Plan (BCDP) in 2006, ly created at a recent public one for which the substantial and in the active promotion meeting on March 1 at the upfront costs (close to a mil- of Beechwood businesses in Bridgehead Coffeehouse on lion and a half dollars) would the pages of the NEN and Beechwood. The gathering of have to be borne by Domicile. the Manor Park Chronicle. about 60 participants, includ- Although at one point this In recent months, Tobi threatened to be a deal breaker Nussbaum, a Lindenlea resi- Continued on page 3 Page 2 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 telling the stories and honour- Hall at Movie Night in New ing the past of our remark- Edinburgh. Movie night is able community in this amaz- another wonderful initiative NECA President ing country we do a service by New Edinburgh House to to the future. In this vein, we entertain and inform. Well are beginning the process of done, and thank you. Joan Mason applying to have the New NECA has been active in Edinburgh HCD recognized speaking out in support of the in the Directory of Federal Ottawa River Action Plan. Reports Heritage Designations. This We wrote letters of support process starts with the City to key members of Parliament of Ottawa passing a munici- for implementation of the plan, We have come through the tri- the CCCC Bethann Robins happening as yet with regard pal resolution to support the which will reduce or prevent als of the past year and are and their Executive Director to the final plan for the rebuild. request. Recently Vancouver’s the pollution of the Ottawa starting to see light at the end Melanie Davis, and Co-Chairs We are plugged into City Hall, Chinatown and Montreal’s River by sewage from Ottawa. of the tunnel. of the CCC Caroline Matt and and will monitor and report Westmount areas have been NECA has been in contact Cathy McConkey. any movement. Our Task Force Working together added to the Directory. with the Department of Foreign With this energy comes con- is at the ready. We definitely Topping my list is the spirit The Federal designation will Affairs concerning the issue fidence to face the trials that need to see the devastated area of working together amongst not afford greater guaranteed of employee parking on New still beset us. The Beechwood beautified. the three community organiza- protection—that still comes to Edinburgh streets. They report rebuild leaps to mind. I myself tions, CCCC/New Edinburgh Protecting our heritage us under the Ontario Heritage that next year their garage never stopped shopping on House, CCC/the Fieldhouse, Early spring always brings Act, The Heritage Overlay and repairs will be complete, mak- Beechwood and with the and NECA. Creativity and developers’ plans to NECA’s our HCD Guidelines—but it ing available 150 more spots, reopening of Nature’s Buzz it cooperation are flowing and Heritage and Development will give further recognition which is very good news. For is starting to feel more like our we can all look forward to big- (H&D) Committee. This is to a rare 19th century survival now, we have to rely on the old street. I know, I know... ger and better events, heritage almost always disheartening as with significant history and diligent efforts of the parking the hardware store. I am spar- themes and general community they are generally inappropri- national importance. If suc- violation officers. ingly using the last bit of sand happiness. I know my ‘gross ate and do not follow existing cessful, the New Edinburgh Look for the May issue of and salt I purchased at Home community happiness’ has cer- by-laws or respect the Heritage HCD will be listed in the Ottawa Magazine—it will Hardware. We wait. As far as I tainly shot up. Much apprecia- Conservation District (HCD) Directory and commemorated have an article on the New know there is nothing definite tion goes to the new Chair of Guidelines or overlay. This with a bronze plaque describ- Edinburgh HCD written by year, the H&D committee has ing our historic significance. Janet Uren, local resident, received a number of plans More News... impresario, actor and author. that fall into this category. We NECA has asked Mayor It is a timely piece as all of us will work with the City and our Watson to proclaim need to consider the value of Councillor and will endeavour September 1 as Thomas the District as it comes under to effect the necessary chang- MacKay Day. The founder of increasing threat. The author- es to the proposed plans. We New Edinburgh will be 220 this ity for a HCD comes to us in are committed to protecting year on that date. Celebrations the Ontario Heritage Act. The the heritage district—as well are being planned with the City and the community, fol- as other parts of our village CCC and CCCC; more on this lowing provincial procedures, community—from inappropri- soon. formed the New Edinburgh ate development despite the The Heritage Day celebra- HCD in order to protect our many challenges. We call upon tions at City Hall were a great build heritage. council to help us to ensure success. The recently complet- Sadly, New Edinburgh has greater compliance with exist- ed New Edinburgh panels lost a great friend and cham- ing by-laws and guidelines that were not only the most beauti- pion, Professor Herb Stovel, are meant to encourage the ful and informative, they were who passed away March 15. qualities that make our area a the tallest. A big thank you Professor Stovel generously desirable place to live. to Martha Edmond, Janet provided his time and knowl- NECA is committed to our Uren and Evolution Design edge, and gave us heart, when heritage, its preservation and Consultants for their cre- we needed it most in the battle its celebration. We are an old ation. The next chance to see for respect and preservation of community by Canadian stan- them is April 13 in Memorial Canada’s heritage. dards, 180 in 2014, and by

Your NECA Representatives 2011-2012 Sarah Anson-Cartwright 745-4194 [email protected] Environment Roslyn Butler 746-8037 [email protected] Secretary & Membership Michael Histed 741-1660 [email protected] Heritage & Development Michael Larrass 744-0304 [email protected] Traffic Joan Mason 842-8693 [email protected] President David Sacks 740-0650 [email protected] Ernie Smith 744-8191 [email protected] Janet Uren 842-4913 [email protected] Jim Watson 745-7928 [email protected] Treasurer Carlo Zambri 744-0773 [email protected]

Ex officio: Mark Baker 746-9012 [email protected] Webmaster Jill Hardy 746-1323 Fieldhouse Rentals Cathy McConkey 746-0303 [email protected] Crichton Community Council Cindy Parkanyi 745-8734 [email protected] New Edinburgh News Bethann Robin 745-2742 [email protected] CCCC President Marci Surkes [email protected] Friends of the Park April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 3 River Lane. nity to learn more about your Both of these proposals are community this summer. New important in terms of their Edinburgh has a long and won- impact on the lanes, which are derful history that is represent- so important to the heritage ed by its buildings (including and village character of New Rideau Hall) and streetscapes, Edinburgh. The committee will but is also close to downtown, be reviewing these proposals rivers and parks. It is worth in the coming weeks. preserving for families today Also in this edition of the as well as for future genera- Michael Histed be precedent-setting for future the City rejected the proposal. New Edinburgh News we have tions. Lets work together to Chair, H&D Committee developments along the lanes This latest proposal is seeking included two bulletins about make it happen. Over the past two months there of New Edinburgh. This pro- to sever the property into three the Heritage Conservation We are always looking for have been a number of new posal is currently under review lots, one of which would keep District, as well as information volunteers to sit on the heritage developments on the heritage by the H&D Committee. the existing bungalow. about the City of Ottawa heri- and development committee. and development front. Listed 2. 205 Crichton is an unas- b. 192 Stanley. The early pro- tage grant program. If you are interested in helping below are some of the more suming bungalow on the cor- posal is to sever the lot and Did you also know that New preserve the village of New recent files: ner of Crichton and Stanley. build a property on the rear Edinburgh has a heritage walk- Edinburgh, call me at (613) 1. Doyle Homes made a Vert Design has submitted of 192 Stanley fronting onto ing tour? Take the opportu- 741-1660. submission to the Heritage draft plans to add a second sto- and Development (H&D) rey on the property. Because Committee for changes to this home sits at the entrance 2. To make Beechwood a more emailing Tobi at beechwoo 61 Queen Victoria Street. to the Heritage District, it is The yellow home on Queen attractive, walkable and [email protected] designated as a “Gateway” BVA... inspiring Main Street; or joining the BVA Facebook Victoria Street between house, which increases the Crichton and River Lane is Continued from page 1 3. To support Beechwood busi- page. Another open meeting requirements for development. or “Assembly” along the lines a beautiful example of New ing the Councillors for both ness owners in the estab- The developer is also seeking lishment of a Business of the kick-off meeting of Edinburgh heritage. The devel- to showcase heritage design Vanier and Rideau-Rockcliffe, opers have put together plans Improvement Area, and once March 1 is planned for this fall. with environmental sustain- the Chair of the Vanier BIA It’s no secret that the newly- to restore the original prop- and local architect Jane established, to work with the ability. This property is also BIA to attract and maintain minted BVA, and all of those erty, but also build a 2,500 under review by the H&D Thompson (who was instru- square foot modern home on businesses on Beechwood; groups and individuals with Committee. mental in the preparation of an active interest in the future the part of the lot facing River 4. To work with property own- the BCDP) gave its blessing of Beechwood, have formida- lane. A complete lifting of 3. 280-282 Crichton has ers, developers and City to a constitution setting out ble challenges ahead to cre- the Heritage Overlay would been under discussion for Hall to encourage the appro- the objectives and structure ate the thriving Main Street of be required in order to permit several years. The developer priate intensification of of the new organization, and our dreams. Not least among access off the lane. Otherwise, and architect Jane Thompson launching a process through Beechwood. access to the new structure have now come forward with these is to ensure that the which to pursue these objec- The next step in the process of would have to be from Queen a revised design for a four-sto- rebuilding of the commercial tives in the coming months. mobilizing the BVA will involve Victoria. This project will be rey apartment building with a core of Beechwood, gutted Tobi Nussbaum host- the creation of a Steering monitored closely as it could set-back roof deck. Although by fire exactly a year ago, ed the session, and the two Committee. Organizers are takes place in a manner that this increases the height above other principal speakers were grade by 2.7 metres, the overall inviting to this committee rep- respects the “village” character Bridgehead’s Tracey Clark resentatives designated by each of the neighbourhood and the building still respects the 14.5 and Alain Miguelez, the City meters height for the zoning in of the surrounding Community principles of the Beechwood planner currently responsi- Associations (Manor Park, Community Design Plan, and that area. This revised design ble for the Beechwood area. is currently being reviewed Lindenlea, Rockcliffe Park, serves the needs and interests From the Beechwood business Vanier and New Edinburgh), of community residents and by the immediate neighbours, community, Susan Jacobson who signed a letter of agree- as well as a representative businesses alike. At the same of Jacobson’s Gourmet from the BIA, which will time, this challenge affords an ment with the developer last Concepts and Mark Kaluski year for the previous design. include north-side business- extraordinary opportunity to of Monson’s Deluxe Cleaners es once the planned expan- breathe new life into the area 4. Lastly the committee has were particularly active con- sion of the Vanier BIA comes through effective collaboration just received two proposals for tributors to the discussion. into effect later this spring. and collective effort, and per- severance of properties: There was a lively and open Two Task Teams will also haps to spark a regenerative a. 132 Stanley which many exchange of views on the issues be created, one to be focused process that will spread beyond may remember from two years related to Beechwood revital- on building community spirit the core to encompass the ago when the developer sub- ization, ranging from the need through such initiatives as fes- Beechwood area as a whole. May 10 mitted plans for six three-sto- to create a strong Beechwood tivals, beautification measures, With the anticipated addition rey townhouses. At this time, focus within an expanded pop-up parks and street art; of at least 50,000 new residents Vanier BIA to developers’ and a second to tackle devel- to the area in the course of response to the Community opment issues, with a man- the next decade, attributable NECA MEETINGS: Design Plan.Promotion of date to review existing devel- in part to the development of All Welcome residential intensification opment applications, advance the Rockcliffe Air Base, the along Beechwood; creation discussions on bike lanes, and ongoing intensification along The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on the third of a Beechwood identity or work with the BIA, potential the Vanier Parkway south of Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. No meetings in July, August, “brand”; resolution of the prob- retailers and developers. Task Beechwood and the major new or December. lems currently posed by dere- Team Chairs will also sit on the Domicile development about to lict buildings, hydro servicing, Steering Committee, and if all be launched on the Kavanaugh All upcoming NECA meetings will be held at St. Bartholomew’s parking restrictions and traffic goes as planned, inaugural Task and surrounding properties at Church at 125 MacKay Street, by kind permission of the church congestion; and the need to Team meetings will take place board and warden. Beechwood and Joliet Avenue, promote the creation of a “des- within the next few weeks. there is no question that dra- Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh residents. Anyone wishing tination” shopping area along Other plans include the cre- matic changes are coming to to make a presentation to the board should please contact Joan Mason Beechwood were discussed. ation of a BVA website to keep Beechwood, and coming soon. in advance to arrange scheduling. Our next meetings are: The BVA Constitution area residents and businesses Mobilizing the community to April 16, 2012, 7:30 pm, at St Bartholomew’s approved by those assem- up to date on the activities of be a part of that process of May 28, 2012, 7:30 pm, at St. Bartholomew’s bled at the meeting defines the new organization, and in the change is in all of our interests, June 18, 2012, 7:30 pm, at St. Bartholomew’s its core objectives as follows: interim, interested readers can and the new BVA looks for- 1. To promote Beechwood as get in touch and/or get directly ward to providing an important Any changes to this schedule would be posted in advance on the New a place to build community involved on a Task Team or opportunity for broadly-based Edinburgh website, www.newedinburgh.ca. spirit and cohesion; the Steering Committee, by engagement and positive action. Page 4 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 sold to the province’s electrical Join us for the free presenta- College. grid at rates that are set through tion on Investing in Home Co-hosted by Ecology Ottawa, the “feed-in tariff” (FIT) pro- Solar Power - How to Profit New Edinburgh Committee gram, as established through from the Ontario Green on Environment, LEAF, the new Act. This arrangement Energy Act Rockcliffe Park Residents allows homeowners to realize Thur., April 12, 7:00-8:30 pm Association Environmental a payback on their investments 362 Mariposa Avenue, Ashbury Group, and Glenviro. over an approximately 7-10 year period, says Ashworth. Photovoltaic panels on roof- Speed Humps on Solar Power – an tops collect and convert sun- light into electricity to power a Crichton? Have Your Say Opportunity to Earn a home. Renewable solar energy systems can reduce your ener- The 1997 Traffic Calming still like to proceed with the gy bills, add value to your Study conducted by NECA humps, which the report Return on Clean Energy home and reduce your impact volunteers included a num- envisages as “approximately on the environment by lower- ber of traffic calming 12 feet long and 3 inches ing greenhouse gas emissions. recommendations,which the high, as opposed to ‘speed Solar energy is an incred- City has been implementing in bumps’ which are quite short ibly low-impact source which conjunction with reg- and sharp.” does not contribute to pollu- ular road works over tion, waste or noise. Many the past 15 years. So, in an effort to people find solar panels aes- As part of this check in with the com- thetically appealing and they continuing process, munity on this issue, we are low-maintenance additions NECA was recently contacted are asking residents to visit to homes. regarding implementation of www.newedinburgh.ca and To learn the step-by-step recommended speed humps answer the poll question on plans for installing solar power on Crichton Street between the main page by April 15. on your roof, Ecology Ottawa Queen Victoria and Keefer. Alternatively, members of has invited a speaker with Since quite a bit has changed the community can contact hands-on experience, home- since 1997, Councillor, Peter Councillor Clark directly to owner Dennis Jackson. He will Clark has asked if we would voice their views. share his experiences with a solar power system, including dealing with solar installers, Park Committee Is Hard at with Hydro Ottawa, with the April 12 workshop at Energy Act. Already, 40,000 Ontario Power Authority, and Work and Needs Your Help Ashbury College Ontarians have invested in with squirrels (if you’d like to know). By Marci Surkes on all of us to contribute to the By Sarah Anson-Cartwright solar power for a stable, long- The Friends of the Park Park’s well-being so that its term financial return, accord- Mr. Jackson can also explain A bright spring day with a hint how he came to the decision Committee is gearing up for beauty can be fully enjoyed. of warmth reminds me that we ing to Janice Ashworth, a com- another busy spring and sum- To that end, the Committee munity organizer with Ecology to incorporate solar power, have a great source of clean, what his neighbours think, and mer season in our beloved park is organizing the annual renewable energy in the sun. Ottawa. along the banks of the Rideau Park Cleanup for Saturday, If you are homeowner and what kind of example it is For homeowners, solar power for his children. Not least in River, and we need your help May 12, from 10 am to 1 is well worth exploring now you have a suitable roof or to keep it clean! pm. We’ll supply refreshments plot of land, you can arrange importance, he can speak to that Ontario’s Green Energy the financial returns. The Friends work with City and garbage bags, you bring a Act has set in place new pro- for installation of a small solar and NCC officials to ensure pair of gardening gloves, and power system, rely on its ener- If you don’t have a suitable grams to incent us. rooftop, there will be a discus- proper maintenance in the park, together we can ensure the On Thursday, April 12, gy for your home’s needs, and including resolving concerns park is in tip top shape—all are then contract to sell any excess sion of the opportunities for Ecology Ottawa is hosting an investing in renewable energy about landscaping and garbage welcome! evening presentation at Ashbury power back to the province’s removal. For more information about electrical grid. through the Ottawa Renewable College called Investing in Energy Cooperative, as pre- We feel tremendously privi- the park or the Park Cleanup Home Solar Power - How to Through Ontario’s MicroFIT leged to have use of our Park event, please contact Committee program, solar power generat- sented by its president Roger Profit from the Ontario Green Peters. and the spectacular off-leash Chair Marci Surkes at: marci. ed by panels on rooftops can be dog area—but it is incumbent [email protected]. April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 5 bers of the evaluation team main protections offered by the Analysis of a Flawed Process: The will be kept secret and the Ontario EA Act is the right of evaluation will be done behind the public to appeal the deci- closed doors. According to sion. We are being denied that Interprovincial Bridge Study Marie Lemay the evaluation right. Ontario by refusing to team members “must have a invoke its EA Act is refusing to By Judy Lishman is not the case. set of ideas that are no longer safe environment.” I only wish be accountable for the process Member of the Manor Park To begin with, if you have current, relevant, productive or she had the same concern for or the decision. Community Association a false diagnosis you end up good. Therefore the outcome “a safe environment” for the Bridge Committee with a false cure. This study can only thwart rather than aid Why has Ontario not invoked people living along any of the their EA Act? The reason The Interprovincial Crossings began with the wrong ques- effective living. proposed bridge corridors. Study was on the agenda of tion, “Where should a bridge During Phase 1 of the study they give is that Ontario is The second related principle not a proponent for this proj- the NCC Board Meeting on be built?” The right question the public had an opportunity is that of shared power, per- January 25, 2012. The consul- was, “What are the problems through a survey to rank the ect. Of course, the Ministry haps not equally shared but at of Transportation of Ontario tant outlined the process up and how can they solved?” For importance of the main fac- least shared to the degree that until the fall of 2012. Each of Ottawa the problem is that the tors that would be used for is working on the project, no one is left powerless to pro- Ontario taxpayers are fund- the corridors under study has trucks on King Edward have the evaluation of the corridors. tect themselves, their families been divided into three seg- destroyed the neighbourhood. The public ranked the environ- ing one third of the cost and and their communities. Marie Ontario politicians will be one ments on each side of the river No matter which bridge loca- mental factors, which included Lemay said at the Board meet- for a total of 18 segments. tion currently under study is people, as the most important third of the decision making ing, “The public has asked to team. In my opinion, the real Several potential alignments selected, trucks will remain on factors and transportation and be a part of the evaluation are possible in each corridor. King Edward and within a very cost issues as less important. reason for refusing to engage process. That can’t happen.” in an Ontario Environmental Focused segment design meet- few years the number of trucks The actual evaluation criteria Instead the NCC has hired an ings will be held in February will be the same as today. Not used were a complete rever- Assessment, was an attempt to outside auditor who will attend save time and money. with a small group of 10 or so only has the problem not been sal of these factors. As Marie the two-day evaluation meet- people who are directly affect- solved, but if the bridge is built Lemay, CEO of the NCC, said ing. As Ms. Lemay told the In conclusion, there is no ed in each of the 18 segments. at Kettle Island, our neigh- at the NCC Board Meeting in NCC Board, “This is a mecha- defined method for using any The consultants will present bourhood will be destroyed as January, “Everyone will have nism to avoid criticism from of the public input and no obli- the possible designs and miti- well. a chance for their say. We may the public.” gation on the consultants, the gations and the people who The mechanistic world view not retain what they want.” The two other funding part- study team or the proponents would be affected can pres- that began in the 17th century All of these public consulta- ners, Ontario and Quebec, have to pay any attention to what ent their concerns and ideas. and has grown in the western tions are just a show of democ- environmental legislation to the public says. Furthermore, Round 2 consultations which world ever since, has focused racy. Real democracy is based protect their citizens. Quebec there is no legislated environ- will be held in April or May on machines as the answer to on principles that are being is invoking its legislation to mental protection for Ontario will be open to the general all our problems. But there are totally ignored by this pro- protect their citizens. Ontario citizens and no opportunity for public who will have an oppor- strong signs that this prevail- cess. The first principle is the is not. The NCC has reassured the public to appeal any deci- tunity to provide input into ing myth is losing strength and accountability of leadership to Ontario citizens that the most sion which is made. As citizens the weighting factors for the being replaced with an eco- those who have to live with stringent aspects of the Ontario in a democracy, we have the evaluation team. logical vision that recognizes the consequences of their deci- Environmental Assessment Act responsibility and the right to All of this sounds terrific. that everything is connected; sions. There is no process by will be applied “insofar as pos- act in making society’s impor- True citizen democracy. We nothing exists in isolation. which the NCC can be held sible.” The point is that all of tant decisions. Why are we are all working together to find This study which puts vehicles accountable to the public. Once this is discretionary. One of the being denied this opportunity? the right solution. But alas this ahead of people is based on a again the names of the mem- WANTED: New Tenant for 50 Sussex Drive By Jane Heintzman munity, the NCC has made pub- has welcomed the NCC initia- For the first time since the lic access to the building one of tive and is hopeful that the Canada and the World Pavilion its leading criteria on the basis building can be adapted for a closed its doors in 2005, the of which to assess proposals. public purpose such as a gal- National Commission (NCC) It has also called for poten- lery, museum or educational has reached out beyond the tial uses that have a “national centre which takes full advan- confines of the “federal fam- purpose” and that “support the tage of its extraordinary loca- ily” to seek a new tenant for significance of Confederation tion and vista to showcase both the vacant building. In late Boulevard” (Sussex) as the the history of New Edinburgh February, the NCC issued a capital’s national ceremonial and the natural beauty of its nation-wide call in both the route. In short, fancy restau- surroundings. private and public sectors for rants and offices need not The NEN looks forward to “expressions of interest” in a apply, and the Commission has reporting, at long last, on the long-term leasing arrangement also ruled out the possibility selection of a new tenant for for 50 Sussex Drive. of an embassy or high com- 50 Sussex in our next edi- The Commission will accept mission on the site. So far, so tion in June. If, however, the submissions until April 30, good! news is out sooner once the and we gather from NCC offi- It seems clear that the suc- April 30 deadline for expres- cials that the call has already cessful applicant will need deep sions of interest has past, inter- elicited considerable interest. pockets, as the estimated annu- ested readers can get the scoop While at this point all bets are al cost of renting 50 Sussex is on the community website at off, one might venture to guess in the order of $254,000, less www.newedinburgh.ca. that given the federal govern- operating costs and taxes. But ment’s current fiscal crunch the good news is that the build- Visit The Burgh and the imminent prospect of ing is now declared to be mould deep expenditure cuts, the suc- free, and as readers are well Online! cessful applicant is unlikely to aware, the site commands the For the most come from within the “federal most spectacular view of the family,” and a better bet may up-to-date news of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau neighbourhood be a fresh face from the private Hills to be found anywhere in sector. the National Capital Region. newedinburgh.ca To the great relief of the com- NECA President Joan Mason Page 6 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 • Similarly, the Official Plan of growth on Beechwood, the to date in responding to the provides for greater height on a Rockcliffe Park Residents’ suggestions of the City and the The Kavanaugh... corner lot or in a “Gateway loca- Association continues to have Urban Design Review Panel. Continued from page 1 newedinburgh.ca ) includes tion,” and Domicile argues that concerns about the impact of Architect Rod Lahey has the following considerations: the property could reasonably the project on the scale current- continued to adjust the design the special view protection be characterized as the Northern ly envisaged. At the same time, • The proposal complies fully plan in the light of concerns, restrictions, as well as with Gateway to Beechwood; and Grete Hale, the renowned Chair and is currently working on the “traditional mainstreet” with the height restrictions of the Beechwood Cemetery applying to the “view corridor” • To provide a transition the all-important details of zoning guidelines applying to in building height from the Foundation, has urged that the the project (building materi- the site and the principles of from Beechwood Cemetery to City reject any zoning change Parliament Hill, and indeed in 10-storey rear portion of the als, colour, shape of windows, the Beechwood Community building to the 2- to 2.5-sto- that would have the effect of architectural detailing, land- Design Plan (BCDP), Domicile the current design, is almost 3 compromising the unobstruct- metres below the view plane; rey residences along Marquette scaping etc.) which, along with has created a two-tier design and Joliet Avenues, Domicile ed view of the Parliament its height, mass and configura- for the project, with a pro- • Because the Beechwood has purchased two additional Buildings from the cemetery. tion, will be a vitally important posed U-shaped configuration portion of the building is lots abutting the rear of the Another obvious concern factor in assessing the over- in which the larger 10-storey restricted to four storeys within property, in keeping with the from the perspective of the all impact of The Kavanaugh, portion is to be set back on the protected “viewshed”, the recommendation of the City’s community is the potentially and its “fit” with the sur- the rear and south end of the 10-storey segment represents Urban Design Review Panel. precedent-setting effect of rounding neighbourhood. site along Marquette Avenue, a redistribution of total build- allowing the requested zoning with the low rise 4-storey seg- ing volume towards the rear Representatives of the com- by-law amendment for other While the 2006 BCDP estab- ments fronting on Beechwood of the property, and would not pany have met with the com- future developments along lished a clear framework for the and Joliet, and a large, land- entail a significant increase munity associations of both Beechwood, including the core revitalization of Beechwood as scaped central courtyard creat- in overall project density; Rockcliffe Park and Vanier, area at the site of last year’s a thriving main street and coming an aesthetic and functional • The building design spe- and another public meeting fire. Arguably, this “Northern munity focus, the Domicile focal point along Beechwood. cifically addresses issues was scheduled for Monday, Gateway” project will set the project is the first major proj- The main entrance for shop- related to shadowing and March 19 as we went to press. standard for new development ect to give life to that frame- pers will be from Beechwood, micro-climate, and includes a Not surprisingly in the case of on the rest of the street, so work and, if all goes well, while building residents will significant set back from the a major project of this scale, it is especially critical that it could serve to spark the revi- enter from Marquette Avenue. 10-storey portion to the low- there has been some initial both reflect and enhance the talization process in other, now Domicile is currently seek- rise residential buildings on community opposition related character of the surrounding dormant, sectors of the street. ing a zoning by-law amend- the north side of Beechwood to such issues as height, density, area (many- faceted though in the Rockcliffe sector; sightlines and inconsistencies that character is, encompassing As always, the devil is in the ment to allow an increase in details, and given its impor- the maximum building height with a number of the develop- several distinct “sectors”), and • While the BCDP envis- ment guidelines in the BCDP. tance as the flagship project at the rear portion of the prop- ages intensification in the the “traditional main street” features set out in the BCDP. in the area, all of the inter- erty to 10 storeys (or about range of 4-6 storeys, it con- While the Vanier Community ested parties—Domicile, 34 metres). The support- templates the allowance of Association and Councillor for To all appearances, Domicile the City and the communi- ing rationale for its applica- greater height at “nodes,” and the area, Mathieu Fleury, are has been as responsive as pos- ty—will be working hard to tion (which is posted on the characterizes the Kavanaugh enthusiastic about the Domicile sible to community concerns get it right as consultations community website at www. site as a “minor node”; proposal as a potential engine about the project, as it has been continue in the weeks ahead. April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 7 the community and have been If you need a special space and full sun blooms in her for over three decades. for an association meeting or yard on MacKay Street. She In Our Midst Jill sits on the “Council”, to host a birthday party for grows huge Cana lilies (6’+) as she calls the Crichton your child, just contact Jill to and enjoys an exclusive variety Community Council, and has rent the Fieldhouse. Everyone of poppy called “shredded or spearheaded many local activi- is welcome to join the Crichton lettuce” native to Victoria BC, ties. These events contribute Community Council. Their grown from seed and not for Louise Imbeault to beautifying the Burgh and motto is FUN FAMILIES this zone but for some mysteri- Strong, Rich and Hardy making it pleasant place to FIRST! So please folks, buy ous reason they thrive in her This title could read like a tag- still plays at the Rideau Hall live. Who hasn’t heard of the your flowers right here in the care. She remains close friends line for a business or product, Cricket field during the sum- Annual Plant Sale (on May 12 community and participate in with that generous gardener it could even refer to a gourmet mer months and Jill attends this year), the much anticipat- these activities to help sustain and they often exchange tips cup of coffee or robust micro- the annual “old boys” game in ed mega Garage Sale, the Race the community coffers—we and cuttings, thus continuously brewed beverage but, believe August. Weekend Cheering Station, the depend on YOU. expanding the scope of their me, it’s all about honouring As destiny would have it, Jill June family picnic, the hockey As if her life as wife, mother floral collection. a Burgh lady. I want to share never strayed far from the and community “mover Jill’s true passion lies with her with you a multiple generation Burgh. The family did not and shaker” isn’t enough, grandchildren, Paige (10) and STRONG, historically RICH own a car so she walked Jill the woman has aspira- Meghan (8). She loves being a pillar of this community named to and fro staying close to tions of her own. One of grandmother and spends much Jill HARDY! home for daily activities her hobbies is bird-watch- of her spare time in their com- Picture this—it’s 1921 on and educational needs. Jill ing—she was privy to a pany. a transatlantic ship leaving attended Crichton Public visit from a flock of Ruby There’s always something Essex England, Lord and Lady School, then York for Crowned Kinglets during new happening, an adventure Byng of Vimy heading west to grades 7 and 8 (quite the migration and witnessed a to seek, a crisis to avert, a need take on a five-year posting as walk to Centretown) then Cooper’s hawk having a to fulfill, a helping hand to Governor General of Canada on to Lisgar Collegiate. drink of water in her drive- give. Asking Jill how Roger accompanied by their trusted Jill had started a career way. Where’s the darn cam- would describe their mar- chauffeur Arthur Hardy and in dentistry administration era when you need it? riage; she laughed and without his wife Alice. They settled when her second son was She also sings in two hesitation said “It’s like going into Government House here born and was diagnosed choirs: the Gloucester downhill full speed in a car (or in the Burgh making a life for with a hearing impedi- Songsters who perform motorcycle) without breaks.” themselves. Then in 1925, the ment, forcing this devoted for the seniors at the Now that’s an extreme sport! couple had their first child, mother to make a radical Governor’s Walk and the So what is the next adven- named Richard (Jill’s father). career change. Spending so New Edinburgh Square ture I asked? Animated she A year later, the new Governor much time at the Children’s retirement homes and the replied, “I really look forward General Viscount Willington Hospital she decided to reg- Ottawa Police Chorus, to my yearly shopping spree in took office and retained the ister for specialized classes where she dons full regalia Arizona. This time it’s to buy services of Arthur as chauf- and learned sign language and is absolutely breathtak- loads of wedding clothes for an feur. By 1931, the family had to help her son to achieve ing in uniform and has a upcoming nuptial in the fam- moved to Keefer Street and proper speech patterns and voice to match. ily.” Yes folks, in August 2013, little Richard started learn- avoid marginalization in Her gardening hobby youngest son Ryan and fiancée ing about a popular European the school system. Jill was so and skating rinks during winter started the moment she caught Sara will be wed. Who knows, game called “Cricket.” At age good at it that the Children’s months, just to name a few. a glimpse of exquisite pop- maybe another addition to the 15, he became quite an expert Aid Society of Ottawa referred Did you know that all monies pies at an Orleans home. She Hardy Clan will soon follow. and was notorious for his adoptive families of children raised go straight back into the stopped the car, went to the HAPPY EASTER Y’ALL! bowling prowess (a photo of with hearing difficulties to her community? The funds help door and chatted with the Thank you to Sandra Ferguson him with the team hangs in the for support and tutoring. purchase kids’ playground owner who gave her a tour of for her lead on this story. New Edinburgh Pub). In 2012, Jill celebrated 36 equipment, maintain a safe and the grounds. Jill experiment- Please continue to share your The years passed, Richard years of happy married life inviting Fieldhouse, which by ed with container gardening, story ideas via email: louise. married, fathered three with husband Roger, who just the way is under renovations… shade plants (no Hostas please) [email protected]. children,including Jill, who happens to have the same last A new stove was just delivered, followed in her family’s foot- name. That’s right she’s one of a second bathroom and more steps for awhile joining the the lucky ladies who, by taking cabinet space is being built and first “short-lived” woman’s her husband’s name, kept her more amenities to come for the cricket team in the ’70s. Her own. How rare is that! This comfort and enjoyment of resi- brother Charles (a.k.a. Sam) solid couple is very involved in dents and their families. Page 8 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 After the Fire: The First Anniversary By Jane Heintzman ground and a new development 1. Relocated: A bittersweet anniversary came is on the horizon. • Lester’s Barber Shop, and went without much fanfare As the months have passed which subsequently morphed on March 16; the first anni- and area residents have gradu- into Kelly’s under the owner- versary of the epic fire which ally changed their shopping ship of Kelly Riley, moved up gutted the commercial core of habits to bypass this stretch the street to its attractive new Beechwood Avenue, destroy- of Beechwood, many of the digs at 121 Beechwood, where ing or displacing nearly a dozen remaining businesses have felt Lester himself is now on hand businesses, and leaving home- the pinch. Bill Ross of Da five days a week, reconnect- less numerous residents of the Bombe concedes that week- ing with his loyal clientele. apartments on Beechwood and ends have been considerably We understand that his wife MacKay. Hopes and expecta- less lively since the fire, and Shabnam is currently down tions for a redevelopment of Heather Matthews of the the street at Beechwood and the area have been on a roller Scone Witch has also noticed Springfield working at BGGO coaster ride in the intervening a decline in drop-in pedestrian Boutique on a part-time basis. year, with rumours abounding traffic. In response to the slump • To the relief of her many and firm, factual information in regular business in the after- loyal clients in the commu- remaining a scarce and elusive noon hours, the Scone Witch nity, Huong Lam of Parker Photo: Louise Imbeault commodity. recently shortened its hours to Cleaners swiftly reestablished On the first anniversary of the devastating fire on While it was widely sur- introduce a 4 pm closure. Still, herself at Brown’s Cleaners at Beechwood, Bread and Roses Bakery owner Chris Green mised, and indeed hoped by however, there is good reason 71 Beechwood. presented each customer with a rose. Seen here with regular some in the community, that to anticipate that things will • Ashkan Zandi, owner/ customer Jaime Steward, a newcomer to the Burgh. Minto was on the point of pick up with the arrival of operator of Time Sharpening, purchasing the property for a warmer spring weather when has found his feet in a splendid ly opened a new store at 96 biggest changes to which we major new mixed commercial/ we emerge from our winter new store at 347 St. Laurent Bank Street (between Queen can look forward in the new residential development, at the hibernation;particularly if Blvd. in the Rockcliffe and Albert) where he is report- and improved Epicuria are the time of writing, no firm deal area residents make a point Crossing where he has rebuilt edly doing a brisk business sale of hot lunches and coffee, appears to have been reached. of supporting the remaining his collection of specialized serving coffee, soups, choco- along with a selection of prod- We understand that there businesses in this temporar- tools of the trade, and contin- lates, gelato (of course!) and ucts from such well known remain unresolved insurance ily beleaguered corner of ues to serve his former cus- a selection of prepared foods artisan suppliers as Seed to claims and legal issues (includ- Beechwood—as we are confi- tomers and acquire many new from Epicuria for the lunch Sausage charcuterie, Pascale’s ing an ongoing suit initiated dent they will! ones. Ashkan was recently the time crowd. We wish him well Ice Cream, Koko Chocolates, by Lester Clark), as well as Business Scorecard: subject of a delightful article in in his new location and will Ishini Indian Foods, Bryson ongoing leases, to be settled Over the twelve months since the Ottawa Citizen. think wistfully of his former Farms and local artisan chees- prior to the closure of a sale. the fire, the NEN has attempted • Last December, the MacKay Street shop when es. Unsightly and dispiriting as the to keep track of the fortunes of Passmore/Phillips family gelato season rolls around! After a year’s hiatus in tem- site now is, it seems likely that the local businesses displaced reopened its popular organic • Epicuria was hoping to porary quarters, and months of we’ll have to live with it for by the blaze, and at the end of supplies store, Nature’s Buzz, reopen in its new digs at 357 St. uncertainty about the prospects at least some months to come Year One, we can summarize at 55 Beechwood (at Douglas Laurent Blvd. in the Rockcliffe of returning to MacKay Street, before there are shovels in the the scorecard as follows: Avenue), and the business Crossing on the anniversary of Tracey is eager to welcome appears to be thriving in the the fire in mid-March. Owing clients to her newly-minted bright and attractive new facil- largely to a delay in the con- premises, designed entirely ities. We extend our condo- struction permit process, how- to her specifications and with lences to co-proprietor Nancy ever, the timetable slipped a features closely resembling Phillips and her family on the few weeks, and the Grand Re- those in her kitchen at home. recent death of her father Allan Opening is now scheduled to Speaking as one of them, I can “Cub” Phillips. take place in the first week attest that her regular clients • Piccolo Grande owner of April. Tracey plans to run are equally eager to re-estab- Mohamed Esmail will not be specials throughout the month lish their routine of visits to returning to Beechwood due of April, with plenty of new Epicuria, and look forward to to the protracted delay in the product samplings to tempt admiring the new facilities that redevelopment, but has recent- returning clients. Among the Tracey has worked so hard to April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 9 create—not to mention savour- to thank the community, our sion of gratitude for his clients’ ing our traditional favourites staff and our family for their loyalty through the ensuing from Epicuria’s gourmet kitch- great support; that’s what gave period of upheaval. Despite en and sampling new ones! us the strength to go through the uncertainties surrounding 2. Not Likely to Return: all those tough moments.” The the fate of the property, it’s • Sadly the UPS Store good news is that Isabel is steady as she goes, as far as appears to have gone for good, expecting their second child Chris is concerned, and we can as owner Evan Lee finally in September, so with a new look forward to the continu- moved his family to Toronto to baby and a new business in the ing presence of this popular try his luck in a larger market. offing, they’ll be a busy pair. community haunt as events on As Evan’s clients will undoubt- We wish them every success in Beechwood unfold. edly have discovered, the near- their future endeavours. • Like Bread and Roses, est UPS outlet is not far away 3. Still Holding the Fort: Hamie’s Diner weathered the at 532 Montreal Road at St. • Bread and Roses Bakery uncertainties in the wake of Laurent, (613-747-9353). In scarcely skipped a beat follow- the fire and continued to serve our experience, it’s an excel- ing the fire, reopening within their faithful clients throughout lent store with first rate service, days and continuing to serve the past year. The Saikaleys (just not within easy walking the community over the past have confirmed, however, that distance!). year with its legendary boun- when their lease expires next • Much as we have all hoped ty of freshly baked breads, January, the diner will close for and prayed for a return of our sweets, savory pies and grow- good, and they have no plans Beechwood Home Hardware ing selection of tasty prepared to reopen elsewhere. store, it now appears that for meals. Owner Chris Green The NEN will keep its ear the foreseeable future at least, reports that business has grown to ground in the weeks ahead, that return is highly unlikely. steadily since he purchased the and do our best to keep the After a grueling year settling bakery several years ago, and community informed of any insurance claims and consid- despite the dramatic impact breakthroughs in the molas- ering their options, owners of the fire on the surrounding ses-slow progress towards a Marc Clement and Isabel shopping area, last year was redevelopment of these criti- Lamarche have not been able reportedly no exception. cal blocks at the heart of the to find another suitable loca- Chris is grateful to area resi- community. Interested readers tion on or near Beechwood, dents for sticking with him, can keep an eye on the website and are at present planning to and continuing to brave the for any updates (www.newed- purchase another business else- wasteland on Beechwood to inburgh.ca) and you are most where. Both are saddened to drop in regularly at the store. welcome to contact the News have to give up their cherished As many readers will know by with your thoughts, suggestions connection to our community, now, he marked the anniver- and of course, any new tidbits and Marc emphasizes, “We sary of the fire by presenting of information about the post- don’t close the door on a future each client at the bakery with a fire recovery on Beechwood come-back on Beechwood,” single rose, a simple memento ([email protected] or adding that “we would like of a tragic event and an expres- [email protected]). Page 10 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 Ottawa-Vanier n’a pas été From the Desk of... épargnée par ces appels. Dans la dernière semaine, 6 commet- tants ont informé mon bureau From the Desk avoir reçu de tels appels. Deux m’ont déjà fourni une décla- of Mayor ration sous serment, que j’ai acheminé à Élections Canada Jim Watson et à la GRC pour examen et Mauril Bélanger suivi. Je ferai la même chose Lansdowne Member of Parliament for avec toute déclaration sous ser- of the stadium and arena. And Recently, the updated designs Ottawa-Vanier ment additionnelle. there will be shops, boutiques for the Lansdowne revital- and places to have a meal. Dealing with Suspect or If you know of anyone who Ces appels ne sont essentiel- ization were revealed in the The Horticulture Building Fraudulent Calls has received such calls, have lement pas des appels automa- Council Chambers of City will be more than the storage I thank the New Edinburgh them contact Elections Canada tisés. Par exemple, une dame a Hall. The assembled group shed it is today. But, most of News for the continued oppor- by email at commissionersof reçu un appel à 22 h de la part of Councillors, residents and all, the new Lansdowne will tunity to share news with con- [email protected] and fill the de quelqu’un disant qu’il appe- interested observers were treat- be green, not shades of black stituents of the area. following form available on- lait en mon nom. Il a ensuite ed to a vivid animation of what and grey. There will be four été très impoli et agressif avec the new Lansdowne will look times as many trees and three By now you have all line at: http://www.elections. cette dame. L’appel a malheu- like when it is completed. times as much parkland as heard that more than 31,000 ca/commissioner/complaint. reusement été un succès parce I think the entire city can be exist today. There will be 7 Canadians have lodged com- aspx?lang=e. I encourage you qu’elle, une sympathisante very proud of the work that kilometres of sidewalks and plaints with Elections Canada to also inform the Liberal Party libérale, n’a pas voté à cause the Lansdowne Design Review pathways and more than a kilo- about suspect or even fraudu- at [email protected]. de l’appel reçu. Panel, including Councillors metre of benches and seating lent calls received during last The very bases of our democ- Peter Hume and David walls where we can sit and rest May’s general election. racy are free and fair elections Si vous connaissez quelqu’un qui a reçu de tels appels, Chernushenko, has completed. our feet. Ottawa-Vanier was not spared and the fundamental right to They worked long hours to This park—and the whole freely cast one’s vote without encourager les à communiquer from these calls. In the last par courriel avec Élections ensure that the new Lansdowne Lansdowne site—will be a week, 6 constituents informed intimidation or fraudulent mis- will become true urban park- model of best environmental information. Elections Canada Canada au bureauducommis my office of having received [email protected] et à rem- land with an appropriate mix practices as we strive for LEED such calls. Two have already has a monumental task ahead, of residential and commercial Neighbourhood Development a task of great importance to plir le formulaire suivant en provided me with a sworn ligne au : http://www.elections. interests to complete the pic- certification. Lansdowne will affidavit which I have sent to the future well being of our ture. be one of only a few devel- country. ca/commissioner/complaint. Elections Canada and to the aspx?lang=f. Je vous incite Well known and very talented opments striving for this new RCMP for their consideration Le traitement des appels également à informer le Parti building and landscape archi- certification in Canada. It will and follow-up. I will do the suspects ou frauduleux libéral via l’adresse suivante : tects have worked long and hard be a place that is oriented to same with any additional affi- to create a great addition to the Je remercie le New Edinburgh [email protected]. pedestrians, uses green build- davits received. city, while giving new life to News de l’occasion de partager ing technologies and a new Les bases mêmes de notre the historic Aberdeen Pavilion Essentially these calls are not des nouvelles avec les rési- innovative storm water man- démocratie sont des élections and Horticulture Building. The agement system. robocalls. For instance, one dents du quartier. libres et équitables et le droit lady received a call at 10 pm by new Lansdowne features three I am very excited about this Vous avez sans doute appris fondamental de voter sans main parts: plan for our new Lansdowne someone identifying himself as intimidation ou désinformation calling on my behalf and then que plus de 31 000 Canadiens • A large, urban park; and believe that it addresses ont, jusqu’à maintenant, déposé frauduleuse. Élections Canada most of the concerns that have proceeding to being very rude • A lively mixed-use area; des plaintes auprès d’Élections a une tâche monumentale à been raised about this impor- and aggressive. Unfortunately, and Canada au sujet d’appels accomplir, une tâche de grande tant city-building project. the call was successful because importance pour l’avenir de • A re-imagined stadium and this lady, a liberal supporter, suspects ou même d’appels Lansdowne has been dormant frauduleux durant les élections notre pays.. Civic Centre for decades and this plan will ended up not voting because of The New Lansdowne is all the call. générales de mai dernier. Mauril Bélanger see it come back to life as about bringing people together, Ottawa’s great meeting space, in big ways and small. There just like it was when it first 327 ST. LAURENT BOULEVARD • 613-749-9703 • WWW.LESAINTO.COM will be one of the most spec- opened in the 1800s. tacular parks in Canada, some- To see photos and a video of thing the people of the Glebe the proposed site, go www.jim- and Old Ottawa South will watsonottawa.ca and click on enjoy, alongside residents from “The New Lansdowne” ban- across the City and visitors ner. from Canada and the world. There will, of course, be days To contact the Mayor: for football, soccer, hockey and www.jimwatsonottawa.ca concerts in an innovative recast [email protected]

Offer expires April 22, 2012. April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 11 League Baseball standards. This $3 million will be fully Ottawa City recovered through increased rentals. Councillor Ottawa’s New Police Chief Peter Clark Charles Bordeleau, Deputy Chief of Operations responsi- Reports ble for patrol and district polic- ing, was selected as Ottawa’s next Chief of Police. The New Edinburgh HCD – Ottawa Stadium The governance rules of the position became vacant with This is an important facility Eastern League preclude the the departure of Vern White What is it? for the residents of Rideau- acknowledgment of a specific on February 20 following his What is the New Edinburgh character of New Edinburgh Rockliffe and for residents franchise and potential Major appointment to the Senate of across the City. League affiliation until approv- Heritage Conservation • Conserves and maintains the Canada. Chief Bordeleau District (HCD)? Council approved the staff als for the relocation and des- took over on Monday, March existing historic fabric of recommendation for the City ignation have been sought and 5, 2012. • An area of architectural, his- buildings and streetscapes to negotiate a long-term lease secured. Chief Bordeleau is a 28-year torical, and cultural signifi- • Ensures new development for the use of the stadium with Beacon Sports is propos- veteran of the Ottawa Police cance designated by Ontario complements the historic Beacon Sports Capital Partners ing to invest approximately Service who has deep roots in Heritage Act in 2001 integrity and scale of the vil- as the authorized representa- $2,000,000 into the facility for the community, having spent • Located within the old village tive for a stipulated profes- player development improve- his entire life in Ottawa. He lage of New Edinburgh, bor- sional baseball franchise that ments and would also lease Want to know more? Visit has served on the boards of dered by Sussex, Stanley, www.newedinburgh.ca is a member of the AA Eastern a new scoreboard that is esti- numerous community organi- Mackay and Dufferin League of Minor League mated to cost an additional and click on “Conservation zations as well as co-chair- • Designed to preserve and Baseball. This could poten- $1,000,000. In addition, both District” under the menu bar ing the Community Police enhance the historic village tab “Our Heritage”. tially mean the return of AA Beacon and the City would Action Committee, which has baseball to Ottawa as early as invest equally towards a life- provided him with an excel- the spring of 2013. cycle reserve fund. lent understanding and rapport Help from City for Your In the proposed deal, Beacon Prior to the spring of 2013, with Ottawa’s diverse commu- Sports proposes a 10-year the City would need to invest nities. Chief Bordeleau also Home in the New Ed HCD lease term with two five-year approximately $2,700,000 has well-established, strong extension options for an AA for various deferred lifecycle relationships with our public The City of Ottawa Heritage • Restore missing elements: member club of the Eastern improvements to the stadium as safety partners, including key Grant Program encourages porches; trim; chimneys; re- League Minor League Baseball well as $3,000,000 for various strategic partners at the City of conservation and restoration of roof with original material. to play at the Ottawa Stadium. improvements to meet Minor Ottawa. original character defining ele- Discuss your project with ments of your home by award- the City of Ottawa, Office ing matching grants of up to of Planning and Growth Ottawa New Edinburgh Sports Club $5000.00 Management, Heritage Section. Many homes located in They will advise you on the One of the most attractive fea- tennis professional in a relaxed the New Edinburgh Heritage information required, offer tures of our community is the open green spot ideal for sin- Conservation District are eli- technical advice, assist you in proximity of the Ottawa New gles, couples and families, with gible for the City of Ottawa your application process, and Edinburgh Club (ONEC) locat- informal attire encouraged; matching grants. ultimately determine your eli- ed on the Rockliffe Parkway Sailing - sailing for members gibility. between the Rockeries and the on club owned boats, moor- • Conserve: original windows; City of Ottawa: telephone 311 Ottawa River. With its famous ing for privately owned boats, deteriorating brick, stone, http://ottawa.ca/en/city_hall/ Boathouse and its outstanding and summer sailing camps for mortar; decorative metal planningprojectsreports/plan- natural setting ONEC offers young sailors. work; gingerbread trim. ning/built_heritage/grants/ residents low cost and friend- Rowing - clinics and touring ly tennis, rowing and sailing opportunities for all levels. opportunities and day camps atmosphere. Its young, enthu- Regardless of your age and Membership fees can be for siastic and experienced coach- experience there is a program just one sport or for a combina- es run a large junior program for you at ONEC. The Club tion of activities. in tennis, sailing, and rowing invites local residents to drop ONEC is a laid-back and for full days, half days or after- in at any time and informally friendly community-based school hours for all skill levels, learn more about the Club’s club (no formal dress code). Its with certified head instructors. unique facilities. members are young, old and This year the Club offers the The Club can be contacted in-between, who enjoy com- following sporting amenities at (613) 746-8540, www.onec. bining sporting activities with and day camps: ca. and at onecadmin@gmail. a relaxed and sociable club Tennis - eleven courts, and a com. Page 12 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 BURGH BUSINESS BRIEFS - By Jane Heintzman - Kavanaugh’s Esso: The End of the Kavanaugh properties Studio A Fitness at 429 St. of an Era to Domicile has been in the Laurent Blvd. early last fall, A momentous event will occur works for several years, and owner and Studio Director on Beechwood at the end of the final closing of the deal Alex MacDonald—a popu- this year when Kavanaugh’s has been among the neighbour- lar dance/fitness instructor Esso, a fixture for over five hood’s worst kept secrets in in our community for more decades in our community, recent months. At the express than two decades—has assem- closes its doors and shuts down request of Kavanaugh’s owner bled an exceptional team of its gas pumps to make way for and family patriarch Rupert instructors offering a broad a major new mixed commer- Kavanaugh, however, the NEN range of group fitness classes cial/residential development has thus far maintained a dis- from Alex’s own Dance Fit Alex MacDonald’s Studio A Fitness on St. Laurent has something for everyone. (appropriately named “The creet silence about the sale. and Stretch and Strength ses- Kavanaugh on Beechwood”) But with the recent publica- sions to Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, to be launched by Domicile tion of a marvelous article in Somatics and Cardio and Core ly personalities to attract and in which laughter accounts for Developments. For those of the Manor Park Chronicle Strength Training classes. In a keep a loyal following. a healthy portion of the partici- us who have valued our con- announcing the impending clo- word, there is something for Alex herself is a certified Can pants’ exercise. Apart from his nection to the Kavanaugh fam- sure and chronicling the long everyone. Fit Pro Fitness Instructor and irresistibly irreverent sense of ily over the years, relishing history of the Kavanaugh fam- It’s an important point of Older Adult Specialist with a humour and zest for life, Joseph our regular chats at the gas ily business in our community, principle for Alex to ensure life-long passion for dance, brings to bear nearly a decade pumps with Rupert, Clarence the cone of silence has at last that her hand-picked roster of and a commitment to educat- of experience as a Volunteer and Joey, or in the service been lifted. We look forward instructors is properly remuner- ing and engaging the com- Group Fitness Instructor for department with the unflappa- to catching up with Rupert and ated, (or in her words, are “Fair munity in the importance of the Older Adult Program at the ble Terry (always ready with the gang in the coming weeks, Trade instructors”), and able maintaining an age- and stage- YMCA/YWCA. a gracious response when I and providing a fulsome fare- to fully focus their time and appropriate fitness régime. It would be scarcely an exag- report that this or that “little well report in the June edition talents on the clientele signing The legendary Joseph Cull is geration to say that Studio A’s thingy” in my rickety Golf of the NEN. up for their classes. Many of also prominent on the roster Ximena Puente single-hand- at Studio A where he teaches edly sparked a blaze of enthusi- isn’t working), Kavanaugh’s Studio A Fitness: Sweat, the instructors on Alex’s team closure will be a major blow. at Studio A are well known in a popular “Fabulous and Fit” asm for Zumba dancing in our Stretch, Laugh…and Smile! class geared to the over 55 community when she began In fact, as many read- Since opening the doors of our community, offering both ers may be aware, the sale the strong credentials and live- crowd, undoubtedly a session teaching classes several years April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 13 ago at the Crichton Culture the Studio A instructors’ ros- fees will be prorated accord- Community Centre. Ximena ter are Janice Touchette and ingly. Not only that, if you began her career as a modern Isobel Wheatcroft, both of have to miss a class because dancer in her native Venezuela, whom offer Pilates courses to of a holiday or business com- and since coming to Ottawa the growing number of pilates mitment, you are welcome to has been a dynamo in the field enthusiasts in the community. make it up by joining another of dance, with Can Fit Pro Interested readers can check similar class so there’s no need credentials and certification as out the available classes and to lose precious momentum in an instructor of Zumbatomic, class schedules on the Studio A your fitness routine. And if you Zumba Gold and Aqua Zumba. website at www.studioafitness. bring a friend who is new to With the growing popularity ca. If you aren’t certain which Studio A, you’ll both receive of Zumba, Natasha Entwistle is the best fit for your particu- a whopping 25% discount on has also joined the team at lar needs and interests, give your class fees provided you Studio A as a Zumba instruc- Alex a call at 613-746-3909 register by April 8. tor with impeccable qualifica- or email info@studioafitness. Denys Designs Builds tions, and is enthusiastic about ca. Her aim is to ensure that Renovations the rollicking party atmosphere you find an activity you really Paul Denys is well known in in her classes. enjoy and will stick with for Paul Denys handiwork is seen in the completely restored our community, and indeed windows in the Alexandre Taché House in Gatineau. While many readers may years to come, as well as one in the wider Ottawa/Gatineau be acquainted with Scott which is well suited to your fit- region, for his skills as a multi- Florence as Artistic Director ness objectives and any aches, ple award-winning master car- Park and inherited his mother’s is in kitchen and bathroom ren- of The Company of Fools, a pains or limitations you may penter, designer and builder, enthusiasm for supporting the ovations, with additions and popular local theatre company have. Through Studio A’s sys- with a positive genius in the local community. landscaping trailing far behind. specializing in comic presenta- tem of registration, combined realm of heritage restorations, While Paul has a special Replacement of windows is at tions of Shakespeare plays, it with manageable class sizes, where he manages to combine affinity for historic resto- the very bottom of the list with is perhaps less widely known Alex and her instructors make a keen eye for historical detail rations, much of his current payback only coming after that he is a certified instruc- a point of getting to know their with the newest available tech- business involves more mod- three or four decades. tor in Hatha Yoga and cur- clients well, and of ensuring nology. We’re proud to say that ern renovations, or a fusion of One of Paul’s recent award- rently offers classes in Alex’s that their choice of activity is Paul is one of the NEN’s lon- the old and new. He notes that winning projects involved the spotless new 2000-square-foot both a genuine source of fun gest-standing advertisers, hav- in terms of resale value, the renovation of a small (very facilities at Studio A. Another and satisfaction, and also per- ing grown up in nearby Manor biggest “bang for your buck” small!) bathroom and kitch- of the studio’s yoga instructors fectly safe. is Richard Hudspith, a spe- If you’d like to test the cialist in the field of Somatics, waters before committing to a a gentle, restorative form of course, give the Studio a call movement which helps to and arrange to drop in and improve postural alignment, either observe or actually par- increase flexibility in the ticipate in the class in question. hips, back, trunk and shoul- Periodically, Alex also hosts ders, and relieve chronic back, Open House afternoons when neck and shoulder pain. Along you can take part in sample with Pilates and Feldenkreiss, classes and meet the team of Somatics is a therapeutic dis- instructors. Indeed, the latest of cipline which, as Alex notes, these Open Houses took place can be a perfect complement shortly before our publication to a cardio session, providing time on Sunday, March 25, a routine of gentle stretching when participants were able after a vigorous workout. to try out some of the exciting Mary Tsai is known to new classes to be introduced in many in our community as the the Spring Session, including dynamic Executive Director Salsa for Couples (appropri- of the Glebe Neighbourhood ately scheduled on Saturday Activities Group at the Glebe nights at 7 pm), Women on Community Centre, and now Weights, Soma-Yin and Yin teaches a popular “Retrofit” Yoga. course at Studio A, where By the time this issue of the participants go through their NEN is on the newsstands, aerobics paces to the strains of the Studio A Spring Session retro music from Rock n’ Roll (which starts on April 2) will to Motown and Disco—what be underway, but don’t despair! a great way to sweat down You can still register after the memory lane! Rounding out session has begun, and your Page 14 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 Continued from page 13 where he completely restored Patrick (just off Sussex Drive), and reinstalled the original a decade-long project the last en in MacKay House here in windows (wavy glass panes phase of which wrapped up the Burgh—an extraordinary and all!) in the Alexandre in 2010. The porch was con- achievement of space-use effi- Taché House, a handsome structed in 1898 by master ciency and design which you Beaux-Arts/Italianate duplex woodcarver Alphonse Rochon can check out on his web- built in 1911 by Ottawa con- whose skills were renowned in site at www.denys.ca. He also tractor Joseph Bourque and his day, and who worked with reports that after 25 years, he acquired in the early 1940’s his father Fliven on some of is at last applying himself to by the Taché family. While the magnificent wood sculp- the renovation of his wife’s 10’ the window restoration process tures in both the Parliament by 10’ kitchen in their Ottawa was complex and painstaking, Buildings and Notre Dame East home. While the job is Paul notes that it ultimately Basilica. All that remained somewhat complicated by the proved cheaper than the cost after the removal of the porch presence of a staircase in the of replacing the windows, and in the mid-1900’s was a black middle of the room, a wrinkle the resulting insulation factor and white photograph taken of this kind will no doubt be is equally high. Perhaps most by the Rochons in 1908, and it Photo: Louise Imbeault turned into an advantage by important of all, the current was this image that Paul ulti- Michele Carini has opened CorSano Pilates, a fitness studio Paul’s legendary design inge- proud owner of the house has mately used as the blueprint in the heart of the Burgh with a view of the Rideau River. nuity! the satisfaction of preserving for his painstaking reconstruc- To keep up with the latest an important historical fea- tion which began in 2000 and claudebergeron.ca for exhibi- historic character as an 1800s green building technologies ture of the building, thanks to unfolded in stages through the tion details). farm kitchen. and renovation/restoration Paul’s expertise. subsequent decade. Samples from Paul’s impres- In the course of the reno- techniques, Paul regularly Other recent projects on The Rochon House may be sive portfolio of restorations vations, the small apartment attends international building Paul’s agenda have included familiar to some of our readers and renovations, from heritage annex on the east side of the and design shows, and every the replacement of the col- as the Galérie d’art Jean- to modern and everything in house was transformed into a summer makes a pilgrimage umns in the exterior portico Claude Bergeron, a small between, can be found on his beautifully appointed studio to the Westford Symposium on of David Eaton’s 107 Fourth gallery launched in 1992 by website at www.denys.ca. We where Michele could pursue Building Science, better known wish him well with his home- her vocation as an instructor Avenue Wine Bar and Café Jean-Claude Bergeron, the ® as “Building Science Summer in the Glebe, and the restora- owner of the building who based kitchen project, and look of STOTT PILATES . This Camp”, where the best and the tion of the original windows commissioned construction of forward to seeing his ongoing proved to be no small accom- brightest forensic engineers, in three of the six units of the porch, himself an artist and handiwork in and around our plishment, as the studio floor scientists and contractors in Philomène Terrace on Daly expert printmaker. Aficionados neighbourhood. had to be made perfectly level the commercial and residen- to accommodate the state-of- Avenue, a handsome limestone of Canadian art may want to CorSano Pilates: A Studio ® tial building field gather to row house built in 1867, and drop by the gallery to view an with a View! the-art STOTT PILATES exchange reports on the latest one of the first heritage desig- exhibition of prints by Jean You would be hard-pressed equipment associated with innovations. nated properties in Ottawa. Paul Riopelle which runs until to find a more charming and Michele’s practice, and as she Paul recently acquired his Perhaps the jewel in the April 15, and while you’re superbly located Pilates Studio proudly notes, it’s now the license to work on the Quebec crown of Paul’s restorations, there, take a moment to admire in all of Canada than Michele only level floor in the house! side of the river, and swiftly however, is the recreation of Paul’s extraordinary handi- Carini’s new CorSano Pilates An elegant large bathroom was took on a major project on an ornate, two-storey porch on work at the front of the house! at 151 Stanley Avenue. In also added in place of the for- Champlain Street in Gatineau, the Rochon House at 150 St. (Check out www.galeriejean- 2010, Michele and her husband mer kitchen, and by January Gosse Bruinsma purchased the of this year, Michele began glorious heritage Bell House accepting pilates clients for from the Potter family whose private and semi-private ses- forbear Dr. W. R. Bell origi- sions in her new facility. She nally built the rambling white specializes in working with cli- farm house in 1868. They fell ents recovering from injuries, in love with the character of as well as with seniors and the house, and proceeded to those with special conditions. engage in a heroic restoration When the discipline of pilates project involving everything was first developed by Joseph from jacking up the building Pilates shortly after World to rewiring, replacing buck- War I, its primary purpose ling walls, and renovating the was to promote rehabilitation kitchen while preserving its from injury or illness. It was, April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 15 however, swiftly adopted as she can establish a baseline for her ongoing loyalty. Complementing the “hands- faulty postural alignment. In an exercise system by athletes the client’s strength, flexibility The long list of treatment on” emphasis in Activa treat- these cases, Barbara is able and dancers, and is now prac- and agility, and they in turn can techniques available at Activa ments is a range of electro- to supplement her treatments ticed by millions throughout try out the equipment and ask includes massage therapy, sport therapy techniques such as at the clinic with a régime of North America and Europe. questions about the régime. In massage, lymphatic drainage, laser, ultra sound, T.E.N.S, supportive exercises to redress The pilates system is focused her experience, private one-on- myofascial release, deep tissue interferential current and mus- the imbalance and gradually on building core strength and one sessions are most effec- massage, reflexology and kine- cle stimulation, as well as the rebuild the affected muscles. improving flexibility, agility, tive for making rapid prog- siotaping or K-taping, a simple time-honoured practice of acu- Interested readers who would posture and overall well-being, ress in the improvement of but extraordinarily effective puncture. For her post-surgi- like the benefit of a thorough- as well as on preventing inju- techniques, and creating the way of stabilizing and posi- cal patients, Barbara also has ly practiced eye to help them ry. Michele describes it as a opportunity for intensive, chal- tioning joints and muscles to access to an excellent pool address a persistent ache or “thinking person’s exercise” lenging work-outs. Semi-pri- relieve pain. Barbara reports for rehabilitative aqua-fitness pain can reach Barbara at 613- requiring absolute attention to vate sessions can also be a that lymphatic drainage is a exercises. 744-4188, or check her web- proper techniques of move- successful option for friends or Perhaps the most crucial site at www.activa.com to find ment and breathing, a disci- couples, and allow for a much aspect of designing a success- out more about the services pline which complements yoga more personalized approach ful physiotherapy treatment available at Activa. While she but which involves constant than group classes. plan is an accurate diagnosis of works hard to bring about last- motion as opposed to station- Interested readers can check the problem. Drawing on three ing relief for her clients with ary postures. out Michele’s website at www. decades of experience as a a minimum number of return Michele was first introduced corsanopilates.com or give physiotherapist, combined with visits, Barbara justifiably takes to pilates in the mid-90s, and her a call at 613-863-3449 for a Master’s Degree in Physical pride in the large number of has since acquired advanced more details about the pilates Education which afforded her repeat customers who have certification in STOTT classes offered at her marvel- the skills both to explain a relied on her over the years PILATES®, having stud- ous new studio at 151 Stanley condition to her client and to to address the painful, debili- ied intensively in Germany; Avenue. We wish Michele the teach him or her the requi- tating effects of an injury or Oxford, England; Tel Aviv and best of luck, and congratulate site exercises and movements chronic condition. Toronto, and taken certification the Bruinsma/Carini family for to address it, Barbara begins Photo: Louise Imbeault Governor’s Walk examinations in each of those the loving care with which they each course of treatment with a Retirement Residence: A have beautified and restored THE ACTIVA TEAM: lengthy 90-minute assessment locations. She has a solid back- Owner Barbara Stefanska Changing of the Guard ground knowledge of anatomy one of the heritage jewels of (on left), massage therapist of the condition. In the vast In early March, former and biomechanics, and regu- our neighbourhood. Chris Downar-Zapolski majority of cases involving Governor’s Walk General larly participates in continu- Activa Physiotherapy (middle) and administrator progressive pain, the source Manager Linda Meek stepped ing education courses to keep For the past seventeen years, Renata Samsik. of the problem is mechanical down from the job to take up with the latest advances in physiotherapist Barbara in nature, often resulting from on a challenging new posi- rehabilitation and sports medi- Stefanska has served the a muscle imbalance related to cine, as well as best teaching residents of our community particularly useful form of patterns of movement and/or Continued on page 16 practices. with her skilful treatments for massage for reducing swelling The latest string to her bow innumerable muscular/skel- and removing toxins from the was acquiring certification as a etal conditions ranging from system, as well as in relieving Post-Operative Breast Cancer chronic conditions such as tension and trauma. She notes, Exercise Specialist through osteoarthritis and back or neck however, that clients are often the Pink Ribbon Program, and pain, to sports injuries, the puzzled by the lack of pressure she now offers a pilates-based after- effects of car accidents applied in lymphatic drainage therapeutic exercise program such as whiplash, and a host massage, so she takes pains to to help those recovering from of post-surgical conditions, explain that excessive pressure breast cancer surgery to regain including those associated can actually block the drainage strength, mobility and quality with joint replacements, car- process, and that only a gentle of life. pel tunnel syndrome and rota- massage in the direction of the Michele offers private and tor cuff repairs. Since Barbara lymph nodes is required. semi-private sessions at her launched Activa Physiotherapy Stanley Avenue Studio from in the Champlain Towers at 9 am to 7 pm, Monday through 200 Rideau Terrace back in Saturday. She recommends a January 1995, she has been a 75-minute Foundation Session faithful advertiser in the NEN, to start off the process, so that and we are most grateful for Page 16 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 Continued from Page 15 service at the recent Zumba Thursday evenings from 5 to Social from 2:00 to 3:30 pm tion as Executive Director Night on February 17 hosted 8 pm. A separate article on the on June 16, once again with of the Rockcliffe Retirement by the CCCC in its new facili- story behind Ivania’s arrival at a musical accompaniment Residence, effective March 17. ties at Memorial Hall. The resi- Governor’s Walk is included to be supplied on this occa- We look forward to introduc- dence kitchen supplied delec- elsewhere in this issue. Suffice sion by Bill Luxton and the ing the community to her suc- table chili for the multitudes it to say that the ever resource- Grey Jazz Combo. For details cessor Brian Bruni in the next (roughly 150 participants), and ful Linda Meek had a good you can give the residence a edition of the NEN in June, both Tara and Millie were on deal to do with it! call at 613-564-9255 or email when Brian has had an oppor- duty throughout the event from This year marks the 10th [email protected]. tunity to acclimatize himself at 4 to 8 pm, serving the chili Anniversary of Governor’s Louis Hutchison: Furniture Governor’s Walk and adjust to to hungry zumba dancers and Walk, and the staff has been Repair, Restoration and his new role. cleaning up afterwards. Heroic busy organizing a series of Refinishing After seven years at indeed! events to celebrate that mile- Louis Hutchison, our commu- Governor’s Walk, most recent- nity’s “furniture guy”, has been ly as General Manager, Linda a faithful NEN advertiser since is well known to many of our he first launched his business Photo: Louise Imbeault readers for her enthusiastic six years ago, and we’re happy Louis Hutchison. to report that over the years, his engagement in the life of our late Pierre Elliot Trudeau who community, where she has appearance in these pages has apparently borne fruit in build- is reported to have played it on served as an active participant a number of occasions- a man on the CCCC Programming ing up his roster of repeat and referral clients. As many read- of many talents indeed! Committee, and developed Apart from small touch-up an ambitious outreach pro- ers are already aware, Louis is a versatile expert in the repair, jobs which may take place in gram at the residence, a leg- a client’s home, the bulk of acy now maintained by ener- restoration and refinishing of wooden furniture of all types Louis’ work is carried out in getic Outreach Coordinator his home workshop, and his Tara Spour and Activities “from antiques to IKEA”, and is ready and willing to tackle services include pick up, deliv- Coordinator Millie Battaion. Photo: Louise Imbeault ery and reinstallation of the The CCCC’s Programming GOVERNOR’S WALK: (Left to right) Milly Battaion jobs on every scale from entire dining room or bedroom sets to items for repair. He provides Committee Chair Isobel (Activities Coordinator), Brian Bruni (GM) and Tara Spour free estimates for prospective Bisby is delighted to report (Community Outreach manager). a single, small item such as the beaten up pine chair he skill- projects, and very rarely has to that following her move to depart from his initial quote, the Rockcliffe, Linda will fully revived for our house- On February 27, hairstylist stone. On March 28, the hold, (“no job is too small,” as so you can have confidence remain on the Programming in what you are committing to Committee, and will be joined Ivania Morales launched her residence hosted its Annual Louis likes to say!) new Community Hair Cutting/ Daffodil Tea in support of the While his repertoire is exten- in having that rickety chest of by the incoming General drawers or dining room table Manager at Governor’s Walk, Styling service in the salon at Canadian Cancer Society, and sive, Louis’ special passion is Governor’s Walk, and is now coming up on the spring agenda the restoration of antiques, and brought back into working Brian Bruni. order. Interested readers can In keeping with Linda’s receiving clients from both the are a “Professional Cocktail after launching his business, residence and the community Party” on May 17, from he established connections get in touch with Louis at 613- emphasis on playing an active 850-6707. part in community life, the staff on a drop-in or appointment 5:30-7:30 pm, with music by with area antique dealers and of Governor’s Walk did heroic basis on Mondays and Tuesdays the Manotick String Quartet, honed his skills in refinishing Nest: Moving Home from 9 am to 2 pm, and on followed by a Strawberry and conservation techniques. Lisa di Lorenzo and John- A recent first for Louis was an Paul Gouett, the Nest family exciting assignment involving who has owned and operated the refinishing of a century- the enchanting European toy old Mason and Risch baby store at 204 Dalhousie Street grand piano, a job on which he for the past three years, has worked in close tandem with recently announced with some a master piano tuner. Apart regret that the store will close from its value as a handsome at the end of April. John-Paul and venerable instrument, reports that since the arrival this piano apparently has an of their now ten-month-old intriguing history and is cur- son Arthur, he and Lisa have rently owned by a friend of the been eager to build in more time together as a family. April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 17 Accordingly,they have opted to the expansion of business, and neighbourhood. province such as North Bay, close the doors of their magical an additional three employees André is delighted by the Peterborough, Kingston or emporium at Dalhousie and came on board in February. recent reopening of Nature’s Sault Ste. Marie, the indepen- St. Andrew, and continue the Recent arrivals include head Buzz which moved in next dent Guardian/IDA pharmacies business exclusively online at chef James Urie; full time door to Arturo’s in December. are well known as excellent www.nest.ca. cook Brad Denys, a former “I couldn’t ask for a better gift stores, and she is hard at Closing Sale: Month of April! Manor Park resident and danc- neighbour,” he reports enthu- work to create an extensive and er with the legendary Cirque siastically. “It’s nice to have attractive selection at our own At some point in the not too du Soleil; sous pastry chef fellow business owners that New Edinburgh Pharmacy. distant future, the couple hopes Angus Grant and full time truly want to help each other Earlier this year, she attended to establish a warehouse/retail server Tanya Lascelle. out.” He has already developed a major gift show in Toronto location where walk-in cus- Perhaps not surprisingly, a collegial relationship with and returned with a wealth of tomers can peruse the mer- Friday and Saturday are the the Passmore/Phillips family, interesting ideas to appeal to chandise several days each busiest days of the week at a relationship which recently a broad range of ages, inter- week. In the interim, however, Arturo’s when the 40-seat res- proved its worth when Nature’s ests, tastes and pocketbooks, Nest regulars can look forward Photo: Louise Imbeault taurant is generally hopping Buzz Manager Eric Passmore Marla Tonon is expanding gift items which readers will to a closing out Sale through- at both lunch and dinner, and generously drove an order for find gradually appearing on the out the month of April when the gift offering at the New staff have the added challenge André in an emergency situ- Edinburgh Pharmacy. shelves at the pharmacy. the store’s unique collection of of a fast-paced take out busi- ation! To help her with the chal- wares will be discounted by up ness through the evening hours. As most readers know, André and clients to other stores to lenges of the lay out at the to 50%. As the doting great- While there is a consistently recently married Marla Tonon, purchase gifts for special occa- pharmacy, where the store is aunt of a beautiful four month good crowd on other evenings, the daughter of our community sions, she resolved to take swift effectively split by the two old baby boy, I for one will be Andre reports that there is pharmacist Frank Tonon, and action to expand and diversify entrances from Crichton and there to stock up on wonderful rarely a problem accommodat- now a key figure in the man- the pharmacy’s own gift selec- Beechwood, Marla is work- wooden toys, puzzles and irre- ing all comers, as the turnover agement of the merchandis- tion, and to restore its identity ing with an experienced mer- sistible stuffed companions for is reasonably swift. If you’re ing and administrative opera- as a giftware destination, as chandiser to create eye-catch- Oliver’s first years! We wish planning a visit with a larger tions of the New Edinburgh it was for many years in the ing and appealing display areas Lisa, John-Paul and Arthur the group (five or more), you can Pharmacy (also featured, not days when the beloved Bunny for baby gifts, wedding and best as they begin their home- also make advance reserva- entirely coincidentally, in this Matheson kept the shelves hostess presents, and accesso- focused life together, and look tions (613-321-4613). column) The couple is current- well stocked with attractive ries such as handbags, jewel- forward to visiting them again As the growing popularity ly living on Springfield Road, merchandise for all occasions. lery, watches, pashminas and in a new location. of Arturo’s attests, there is a and according to André, is While many of us in the com- scarves. While she expects healthy appetite in the commu- thoroughly enjoying “being so munity have long relied on the that the transformation will be nity for the restaurant’s home- close to work and in a commu- pharmacy for cards to celebrate “slow and progressive” as she made Italian cooking, includ- nity we love.” We wish them birthdays, weddings, showers, gradually tests the market and ing its signature freshly made many long years of happiness anniversaries, housewarmings, brings in new lines of mer- pastas, pizzas (with a glu- and prosperity here in the heart retirements and every imagin- chandise, Marla looks forward ten-free option), and continu- of the Burgh. able milestone, Marla’s aim is to creating a fresh, new shop- ously changing menu of daily New Edinburgh Pharmacy: to create a one-stop shop where ping focus for the community specials. While many regular Gifts Galore! we can find the perfect gift to as it rebuilds following the customers continue to opt for When the New Edinburgh accompany those cards. fateful fire last March. such classic dishes as chicken Pharmacy’s Marla Tonon Marla notes that in small- piccata, spaghetti carbonara, found herself directing friends er centres throughout the Continued on page 18 lasagna or the daily pasta special, the chefs at Arturo’s have recently created some tempting Photo: Louise Imbeault new possibilities such as penne Sous pastry chef Angus with pulled pork and dandelion Grant is one of the new greens, and Andre’s personal arrivals at Arturo’s. favourite, a prosciutto/arugula pizza with parmigiano cheese. Arturo’s Market The catering side of the busi- Since its modest early days ness at Arturo’s has also been as a lunch time deli, business flourishing in recent months, at Arturo’s Market has grown largely on the strength of the steadily to the point that it office lunches they provide is now thriving as a bustling throughout the year. In the full-service casual restaurant holiday season, however, the with a busy catering opera- pace picked up considerably as tion in the community. Owner the Arturo’s team whipped up André Cloutier reports that hundreds of lasagna pans and Arturo’s staff team doubled in Italian deli platters for fami- size in 2011 to keep up with lies and party gatherings in the

at Page 18 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 Continued from Page 17 black and one yellow, and all The Scone Witch: The apparently resembling their Delights of Afternoon Tea sire who is reported to be a NEW!Community Hair Salon Many of us with ties to the pure bred Labrador retriever. U.K. or strong family tradi- Three of the puppies have been tions rooted in an earlier, gen- adopted by residents of our Launched at Governor’s Walk tler age have fond memories community, so in the coming By Jane Heintzman for the frigid cold and snow fully through the complex of afternoon teas as both com- months, Heather and her new On Monday, February 27, for which Winnipeg is legend- sets of questions to acquire fortably sociable and gastro- pup Chase will almost certainly Nicaraguan-born hairstyl- ary.Twelve years ago she and the long-coveted license. nomically delightful occasions, take part in some lively family ist Ivania Morales received her husband and young daugh- Through her ongoing asso- often shared with beloved older reunions in Stanley Park! her first client in the bright ter Erica moved on to Ottawa ciation with Heartwood House, friends and relations. Sadly, the Burgh Business Bits and pleasant hair salon in the where one of her brothers Ivania has been providing tradition has all but died out in BMO Bank of Montreal, Governor’s Walk Retirement was already well established. affordable hair cuts to low the hectic, fast-paced culture Beechwood Branch: A Fond Residence at 150 Stanley Once settled in Ottawa, income clients and staff at that of 21st century North America, Farewell Avenue. Ivania is now avail- Ivania was encouraged to seek organization, but once having but thanks to the ever-imagina- We bid farewell to former BMO able to cut, style and beautify English language training, in earned her licence, the time tive and resourceful Heather Branch Manager Adam Kane the locks of men, women and part to equip her for the rigor- had come to take the next step Matthews, it’s making a come- who left the branch in February children in the community on ous examination required to towards her ultimate aim of back at the Scone Witch right to take on a new challenge at a drop in basis every Monday become a licensed hairstylist; acquiring her own studio. It here on Beechwood. the TD Bank Financial Group. and Tuesday from 9 am to an examination which ultimate- was thanks to the sharp eye From 2 to 4:30 pm on week- We understand that Adam has 2 pm, and for busy and abundant goodwill day afternoons from Monday been assigned to a branch on working households, of Isobel, who first took to Thursday, Heather is offer- Wellington West, so perhaps on Thursdays from 5 note of the attractive ing a full “cream tea” with a he’ll be able to keep in touch to 8 pm, as well as on hair salon at Governor’s fixed menu consisting of tiny, with Chris Green of Bread Fridays by appointment. Walk while taking an art open-faced sconewitches, fresh and Roses Bakery, his former Not entirely coin- course at the residence, fruit and crudités, her signature collaborator on Beechwood, cidentally, Ivania’s that the opportunity for mouth-watering scones, devon who owns and runs a second first client was Isobel Ivania first presented cream, home-made lemon curd, business, The Harvest Loaf, Bisby, a pillar of our itself. Isobel subsequent- “amazing” Moss Berry jams, in that bustling community. community simultane- ly approached former and of course, lashings of tea. Adam has been a strong and ously working on the General Manager Linda All she needs is a couple of loyal supporter of our commu- Boards of both the CCC Meek with a proposal to days advance notice (613-741- nity and an active member of and the CCCC, and a engage Ivania as a hair- 4141) to prepare the afternoon the Vanier BIA, whose cheer- longstanding acquain- stylist for the commu- feast, and if need be, put tables ful presence will be greatly tance of Ivania both nity at Governor’s Walk. together for larger parties. So missed. Acting Manager pend- through her work in the In her characteristically if you’re celebrating a birthday ing the appointment of a perma- Adult Literacy program c o m m u n i t y - m i n d e d or special occasion, or sim- nent replacement is Richard (ALSO) at Heartwood Photo: Louise Imbeault and positive fashion, ply arranging a gathering with Bradford. House, and in the con- Ivania Morales offers hair styling services Linda welcomed the your book club, bridge club or text of the Pathway to idea with enthusiasm. El Meson: Happy 25th for the whole family at Governor’s Walk office colleagues, this could be Employment program, Retirement Residence. The rest, as they say, is the ideal way to enjoy a brief Anniversary! a project to help the history, and Ivania is now respite from the rat race and We wish a very happy 25th under-employed find happily ensconced in the help to revive a delightfully Anniversary on Beechwood to jobs appropriately matched to ly proved to have less to do with salon at 150 Stanley Avenue, civilized custom here in the Maria and José Alves, own- their skills and qualifications. her skills as a stylist than with ready and willing to greet cli- Burgh. ers of El Meson Restaurant It has been 18 years since her competency in English. ents from the residence and Despite the pressures of run- at 94 Beechwood. Acclaimed Ivania fled Nicaragua and Having met and worked with the community alike. With her ning two busy restaurants, Ottawa Citizen restaurant arrived in Canada with her Isobel at Heartwood House, radiant, warm smile, delight- Heather has recently taken reviewer Anne Desbrisay family, settling initially in when the time came to try ful sense of fun, and obvious the plunge and acquired an (now sadly retired from the Winnipeg where she met her the licensing examination, commitment to providing her enchanting puppy from the role) was recently full of praise Salvadoran-born husband Ivania enlisted the assistance clients with a pleasant experi- litter of Sophie, a beauti- for this longstanding institu- Moses. While in Winnipeg, of Isobel who made a first, ence and a first rate hair cut, it ful mixed-breed rescued by tion in our community, com- she took her first hairstyling but sadly not quite successful, seems pretty certain that Ivania Suzanne Hale and her house mending its warm hospitality, courses and landed a job work- attempt to help her through it. will soon acquire a faithful mates on Stanley Avenue. gracious service, flavourful ing in a studio run by her sis- Ultimately, after several false clientele in the neighbourhood, Somewhat to the surprise of Spanish and Portuguese cui- ter. Although the Nicaraguan starts, Ivania’s resourceful 15- and we wish her every success her new owners, early this year sine (“served generously”), city of her birth, Matagalpa, is year-old daughter Erica, now in her new venture. It’s been a Sophie produced a large brood and ample selection of Spanish among the coolest spots in the a student at St. Patrick’s High long and challenging road, and of nine healthy puppies, eight and Portuguese wines. country, it was no preparation School, guided her success- that success is well deserved! April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 19 What’s Up at New Edinburgh House News Celebrating Volunteerism! ($10 in advance or $15 at the Hall will not be affected by the April 15 to 21 is National door.) Detailed information renovations. Volunteer Week. Volunteers can be found on our website Happenings at the CCCC at www.crichtonccc.ca or on make a vital contribution to our 1 New Edinburgh House. community and have played an Alison Melia’s blog at http:// from the irenemelia.wordpress.com/ The CCCC continues to work invaluable role the life of the with MacKay United Church Crichton Cultural Community Friday Night Movie Series: representatives to finalize the Centre (CCCC) over the past Former NFB Executive purchase of the New Edinburgh House few months as we moved into Producer Jack Horwitz picks his House (the former Manse) by our new digs at New Edinburgh personal favourites, including the end of April 2012. In the Issue #2 April 1, 2012 House and Memorial Hall. A shorts like Normal McLaren’s meantime, we continue to lease heartfelt thank you to all of Academy Award winning ani- both NEH and Memorial Hall the volunteers who put their mation “Neighbours” shot in and we are working with the Zumba! 2nd Annual heart, soul and elbow grease Rockcliffe Park, and Paul Anka Church to renovate and update into helping the CCCC, and in “Lonely Boy.” New Edinburgh house over the ensuring that our programs and The series began with a suc- course the Spring and Summer Community Dance and special events are a success. cessful show on March 9. The to ensure it is arranged opti- People working together— next two shows are scheduled mally for public programming. Chili Supper Was a Gas! that’s what community is all for April 13 and May 11. Doors about. THANK YOU! 2. After-School Care. We’ve open at 6:30 pm, movies at had many parents express inter- The CCCC is a volunteer- 7 pm. Cost per night/series: est in the After-School Care based organization, and is Family: $10/$25. Seniors and Program to begin at Memorial always eager to recruit new- Students: $5/$12. Individuals: Hall in September 2012. We comers representing a broad $8/$20. Tickets will be avail- are anticipating formal approv- cross-section of backgrounds, able at New Edinburgh House al of our after school plan in talents and interests in our or at Books on Beechwood. late March 2012 and we will community. We also actively Earth Day Clean Up: have information sessions with seek those with professional Plans are already under way parents to finalize planning expertise. This includes people for our 1st annual Earth in April. We’re confident that of all ages; accountants, facili- Day Clean Up on Saturday, NEH and Memorial Hall will ties managers, artists, musi- April 21 from 11 am to 1 pm become a hub for our children, cians, parents, environmen- at the New Edinburgh House. safe places that are fun and Zumba fun at Memorial Hall. Photo: Milly Battaion talists, HR managers, yogis, Garbage bags will be pro- rewarding to visit. marketing and communication vided as well as refreshments Another vibrant evening in Silver, Sharon Collins, professionals, recreational 3. Annual General Meeting. the community and a light snack. Bring out Our AGM is coming up on Alison Melia, and Mwaka coordinators and so on. The the whole family! The Clean By Isobel Bisby and Paula Hamweetwa. An extra big CCCC is governed by a vol- Sunday, June 3, at 4 pm. Up will focus on the New (Details of location to be con- Thompson, Program round of applause goes to the unteer Board of Directors, and Edinburgh House grounds and Committee Co-Chairs Governor’s Walk Retirement operates through a number of firmed in light of the renova- surrounding area. tion work schedule at NEH). On the evening of Friday Residence team, Linda Meek, committees and sub–commit- The birds are chirping, the February 17 the Memorial Milly Battaion, Tara Spour, tees, also comprised of volun- Please make a point of joining ground is thawing and the us to celebrate the completion Hall at 39 Dufferin Road was and chef, Avi Choudhury who teers from both the Board and sun is calling you outdoors alive with the sounds of music provided the wonderful chili. the wider community. of the NEH purchase. We all and back to the excitement have a stake in the ongoing and dancing feet at the Second And a big THANK YOU to Join the Team! Please email and mystery of a season in Annual Zumba Community everyone who helped with the development of our commu- CCCC Executive Director the garden. The daffodils are nity centre, and we welcome Dance. Over 130 adults and cleanup at the end! Melanie Davis (or just drop by nodding, “Yes, come and help children, came out for another Community spirit was bright your ideas, your support and New Edinburgh House at 255 build a shared garden at New your presence! evening of fiery zumba danc- on the evening of February 17. MacKay Street) and let her Edinburgh House.” Join us in ing led by the very talented It was delightful to see so many know if you’re able to help out. planting seeds and bulbs this Programming and energetic Ximena Puente. people of all ages…the young- Melanie.Davis@crichtonccc. spring and be amazed at the Please let us know what you’d After forty-five minutes of est participant being eight ca. fruits (or flowers!) of your like to see on the list of CCCC dancing everyone enjoyed a weeks old, and the oldest… Fun Upcoming Events! labours all spring and summer programs, classes and events. delicious Chili Supper, again well we won’t mention the long. Meet new neighbours, We’re trying our best to ensure donated by the Governor’s exact age! The community met Artistic Performance Series: make new friends, donate cut- that the programs and events Walk Retirement Residence. our new Executive Director, The CCCC is delighted to tings and prepare to enjoy our we offer are focused on what Desserts were donated by resi- Melanie Davis and her fam- announce the concluding event re-vitalized New Edinburgh you’d like, and when you’d like dents Sandra Ferguson and ily, who were enchanted by in our Artistic Performances garden. Call New Edinburgh it! With your help and input, Paula Pincombe, and cof- their first community event in Series: Where Community and House to sign up or for more we can achieve our objective fee was enjoyed thanks to New Edinburgh. the Arts Connect. The Artistic information on our Gardening of getting better every session! Bridgehead. After supper the It was another successful Performances series was con- Day 613-745-2742. dancing continued and ended event for the CCCC Program ceived and organized by event Do you have a great idea with the children up on the Committee, who meet once manager and CCCC volunteer, A Face Lift Coming at NEH: for a class? Know of a vio- stage, excitedly stomping on a month to guide and advise Alison Melia. The January and Inside the house, we are happy lin, piano or guitar teacher a floor covered with bubble program development. The February performances were to announce that designs have interested in offering lessons wrap. What a racket! The committee has representa- very successful, and we are been approved for upgrades in New Edinburgh? Are you Scone Witch provided the tion from parents, seniors, the looking forward to our March to the yoga studio, wash- an instructor—of art, music or grand door prize—our beau- arts, Lumière, and Mackay production which promises to rooms and fire alarm system. fitness programs? How about tiful coffee mugs surrounded United Church. Recently it be a lively evening. We hope We are extremely grateful to a French or Spanish teacher? by fresh scones, and Books has welcomed the Playgroup. to see you there! the MacKay United Church Math tutor? Have other cool Council, our instructors and ideas? Please get in touch with on Beechwood provided chil- Presently, we are looking for • March 30, An Evening dren’s books. We also thank someone to represent health artists for accommodating the us and let’s discuss the possibil- of Contemporary and Hip CCCC while we carry out ity of offering classes at NEH Metro for their contribution and fitness. If you would like Hop Dance with Erika Mills, towards the food. to join the committee, and have the planning and construc- or Memorial Hall. Pass along Danielle Duchesne, Brad tion at New Edinburgh House. your great ideas to the program The evening could not have a keen interest in any aspect of Denys and the Flavor Factory. happened without our team of our community programs please Construction is slated to take and event coordinator at New Tickets are available at New place during the summer after Edinburgh House, or by email invaluable volunteers; Lisa call 613-745-2742 or email: Edinburgh House or by calling Coy, Susan Harper, Margo [email protected]. the spring programming winds to communitycentre@rogers. the CCCC at (613) 745-2742. up. Programming in Memorial com. Page 20 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 10 Classes: $169.50 that creates a dynamic, exciting FRIDAYS STRETCH 20 Classes: $305.10. Prices and effective cardio workout. Fri 7:25 – 8:25 AM include HST. Zumba Gold is for the active Apr 13 – Jun 22 Register: Stuart Maskell older adult. It takes the Zumba Start your week-end with a at 613-796-3476 or stuart. formula and modifies the moves release of your tension as well Spring Programs [email protected] and pacing to suit the needs of as relaxing our mind and body the active older participant, as using soft music to encourage MONDAYS FITNESS well as those just starting their breath and full body movements. and Events FUSION: A REJUVENATION journey to a fit and healthy life- This class will continue with OF BODY AND SPIRIT style. a generous stretch component Visit our website (www.crichtonccc.ca) Mon 7:25 – 8:25 AM Instructor: Ximena Puente reaching all of the sections of the for more detailed information on our upcoming Apr 2 – Jun 18 (12 wks.) Fee: $120 Drop-in: $12 body and devoting enough time programs, or contact us at 613-745-2742 or No class Apr 9 & May 21 Register: Ximena Puente at 613 to attain our full stretching poten- [email protected] . Target: core strength, flexibility, 830 5839 [email protected]. tial. We will end this delicious stress control. hour with a total body relaxation. The focus is on functional fit- THURSDAYS MORNING Now we are ready for the week- Arts & Gen’l Interest April 2nd to June 11th (10 wks) No Class April 9th ness. We begin with an extended FITNESS: TOTAL BODY end! SALT AND PEPPER This course is for people inter- cardiovascular warm up. Then WORK-OUT Instructor: Sharon Collins WORKSHOPS ested in learning and improving it’s a fusion of Pilates, strength Thurs 7:30 - 8:30 AM Fee: $120 Drop-in: $12 Mon 1 – 4 PM (10 wks.) their drawing and watercolour exercises and yoga. We use small Apr 5 – Jun 21 (12 wks.) Register: Sharon Collins at 613- Apr 16 – Jun 25 (10 wks.) skills. Drawing is the most and big exercise balls, toning A dynamic warm up followed 816-4307 or info@sharonhealthp No class May 21 direct route from the minds eye bands and a variety of breathing by 20 minutes of cardiovascular romotion.com. Every week join our group for a to expression. Covered in this techniques and balance exer- work, 20 min of strength exercis- theme related art project or craft course are the fundamentals of cises. The class finishes with es using balls, weights and toning Combine any adult fitness class- from printmaking to silk painting drawing, line variation, positive an extended stretch and deep bands to build muscular and core es: Cardio Core, Intensive Core, in a relaxed environment. It is and negative space, the use of relaxation for the tranquility of strength as well as improving Stretch, Fitness Fusion, Morning in part to enjoy a creative activ- tonal gradations to create form the soul. balance and posture. Targets the Fitness, and Zumba and receive ity but also it’s an opportunity and aerial perspective. Over the Instructor: Louise Lettstrom- heart / cardiovascular health, a discount: 2 classes/week: $230 to socialize. Those with little first five weeks, students will Hannant bone health, and muscle strength. / 3 classes or unlimited/week: ‘artmaking’ experience will be be introduced to drawing and Fee: $120 Drop-in: $12 Finish with a stretch and cool $300 guided through each new project composition by means of draw- Register: Louise Lettstrom- down to leave you ready and and those with more experience ing “still life”. Over the second Hannant at 613-747-1514 or focused to face the day. FITMOM 2B/PRENATAL can let their talents fly. five weeks of the class, students [email protected]. Instructor: Louise Lettstrom- YOGA Instructor: Suzanne Valois will study watercolour techniques Hannant Mon 6:45 - 7:45 PM Fee: $165 ($20 drop in fee). and composition by means of WEDNESDAYS CARDIO Fee: $120 Drop-in: $12 Apr 2 – Apr 23 painting “still life”. You will CORE LIGHT Register: Louise Lettstrom- Join FITMOM 2B/Prenatal FIGURE DRAWING & learn sure-fire ways to stretch Wed 7:55 – 8:55 AM Hannant at 613-747-1514 or Yoga to get a great combination PAINTING WORKSHOP your paper and achieve a finished Apr 4 – Jun 20 (12 wks.) [email protected]. of strength training and yoga Wed 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM result in one sitting. Basic com- After a 10 minute full body poses to help open, stretch and May 2 to Jun 20 (8 wks) position, color theory and tonal warm up we progress to a mod- THURSDAYS INTENSIVE strengthen your changing body In this workshop, participants structure will be covered in a erate cardio work-out that will CORE TRAINING and prepare you for labour. work in a variety of media… creative and inspirational envi- work the heart for 30 minutes Thurs 8:55 – 9:55 AM Registration is rolling so you can pencil, charcoal, pastel, water ronment. building cardiovascular strength Apr 5 – Jun 21 (12 wks.) begin at any time. based paints, acrylics or oils… Instructor: Christopher James and endurance. A moderate core This class focuses on gaining Instructor: Susan MacDonald the choice is up to the individual. Fee: $165. training component will focus power in the core of our body. Fee: Drop In $14 Easels are provided. There is no on our stability muscles, postural Through dynamic movement Questions? Ask at: instructor in this workshop. The LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE alignment and balance. We will and concentrated work we will [email protected] learning is in the doing and in – BASICS 3 end this workout with a stretch achieve abdominal strength Register at: www.fitmomcanada. the exchange of ideas among the Tues 1:00 – 3:00 PM that targets the muscles surround- resulting in improved posture. com/ottawa participants. This is an extended Apr 17 – Jun 5 (8 wks) ing the core and pelvic region. The class has been developed pose workshop. The model starts This class is suitable for gradu- Instructor: Sharon Collins using Pilates as well as sports FITMOM AND BABY each session with five short ates of Basics 2, offered in Jan Fee: $120 Drop-in: $12 conditioning techniques. The Thurs11:00 am - 12:00 pm warm-up poses followed by an 2012, or those who want to Register: Sharon Collins at 613- class will end with a complete Apr 5 – Apr 26 extended pose. Beginners are refresh their skills. 816-4307 or info@sharonhealthp stretch, leaving you relaxed and An indoor workout designed to welcome. Instructor: Gordon Fazil romotion.com. rejuvenated! help you get fit, meet new moms, Facilitator: John Jarrett 613-594- Fee: $106. Instructor: Sharon Collins bond with baby and have FUN! 0182, [email protected] WEDNESDAYS ZUMBA Fee: $120 Drop-in: $12 This class is suitable for all lev- Fee: $65 per session. Adult Fitness Wed 9 - 10 AM Register: Sharon Collins at 613- els of fitness, from beginner to Apr 4 - Jun 20 (12 wks.) 816-4307 or info@sharonhealthp advanced. Please bring a struc- AT MEMORIAL HALL ACRYLIC & OIL PAINTING Zumba is a fusion of Latin and romotion.com. tured baby carrier (front carrier STOTT PILATES Thurs 1 – 3:30 PM international music and dance for younger babies and back car- Mon 8:30 – 9:30 AM (10 wks.) Apr 12 – Jun 14 (10 wks.) Apr 16 – Jun 25 No class May 21 A relaxed painting environment Fri 8:30 – 9:30 AM (10 wks.) SUMMER CAMPS 2012 for those who wish to develop Apr 13 – Jun 15 Make it a healthy and creative summer for your kids at New Edinburgh House! their artistic skills at their own Stuart’s Pilates classes are pace with individual instruction. July 16 - 20: The July camp is designed for girls and boys between the ages of 6 and suitable for all ages. This is Open to all levels of painters, 9 who may be interested in a foolishly fun week of theater, dance, art…games and demonstrated in the classroom instruction is individual. At the outdoor activities. where the age of participants can beginning of each class we will range from 18 to 89 years old! August 13 - 17: The August camp is designed for girls and boys between the ages of look at new techniques, media, Come for a low impact workout 10 and 13 who may be interested in acquiring new skills in improvisational theater, products and creative exercises that will assist your movement clowning, dance, art…games and outdoor activities. that may be of interest to the stu- through all aspects of your life. dents in expanding their knowl- With memorable activities and outstanding arts programs, Lumière hosts a nurturing camp, From the garden to the golf edge and skills. where talented professional, caring counsellors and kids come together to share an exciting and course, you’ll move with free- Instructor: Susan Ashbrook unique summer experience. Call New Edinburgh House for more information and to register. dom. All classes taught by Stuart Fee: $165 Drop-in: $20/class $240/week. at 4Cs are at an Intermediate level. For your safety, Pilates Wednesday Family Fun Drop In Camp NEW! INTRODUCTION experience is necessary. The Infant, Toddler & Preschool Playgroup is extending their program during the summer TO DRAWING & Instructor: Stuart Maskell months. Program will have structured and unstructured activites for younger children and their WATERCOLOUR Fee: Drop-in: $17. older siblings. Wednesday’s 9:30 – 11:30 AM, starts July 4. Monday 10:30 AM – 12 PM April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 21 rier for older babies) to this class. RAJA YOGA – OPEN Infants, toddlers and preschool- from their perspective. Using Come and explore your creative Registration is rolling so you can CLASSES ers, along with their parents and photography as a means to side through theatre. Using begin at any time. Classes resume Wed 6:30 – 7:30 PM caregivers, are invited to par- explore, and small groups to improvisation, acting, charac- on January 5th. Apr 4 to May 23 (8 wks) ticipate in a funfilled morning encourage growth and sharing, ter, poems and plays, you will Instructor: Susan McDonald The Open Class is an intermedi- of free play, crafts and musical participants will begin to under- unleash your creativity and dis- Fee: Drop In $14 ate level 60-minute long class, circle time. Adults are respon- stand their environment, their cover the star within! Includes a Questions? Ask at: covering: relaxation, basic sible for supervising their own community and themselves in a Saturday afternoon performance. [email protected] postures, breathing techniques children and for set-up and take- unique process. This workshop Instructor: Suzanne Valois Register at: www.fitmomcanada. and concentration techniques. down of all toys and equipment. is about creativity and discovery. Fee: $125 com/ottawa Whatever your level, you will Healthy snacks are provided for Cameras supplied. find that the instructor has the the children, and coffee for the Instructor: Chrystia Mycyk TAKE PART Yoga ability to accommodate you by adults, on a cooperative basis. Fee: Free - Class size is limited (9 – 12 years) YOU ARE WELCOME TO always including a variety of Mon 9:30 – 11:30 AM Register: chrystia@oneinkling. Sat 11 AM – 12:30 PM JOIN ANYTIME options for each posture or prac- Fri 9:30 – 11:30 AM com. Apr 14 to Jun 16 (10 wks) GENTLE HATHA YOGA tice. Because there is no competi- Apr 2 - Jun 29 No playgroup Students will explore a variety Tues 9:30 – 11 AM tion in Yoga, not even with your- Apr 6, Apr 9 or May 21 SPILLING OPEN of media, with new projects each April 3 to June 5 (10 wks) self, you will learn to enjoy much Fee: $55/family for one morn- – A CREATIVE WRITING week. Drawing, painting and Fri 1:30 PM – 3 PM more than just a healthy body ing only or $110/family for both ADVENTURE FOR GIRLS printmaking will be included. April 13 to June 15 (10 wks) and mind from the practice. Monday and Friday mornings (8 - 12 years) Come to learn and dress for A class for everyone, which Instructor: Michael Burlacu To register please contact Anne Mon 5 – 7 PM mess! Materials supplied. incorporates easy and soft move- Fee: $90 Drop-in: $15 Tardif at [email protected]. Apr 16 - Jun 11 (8 wks) Instructor: Zaneta Pernicova ments designed to create relax- Register: Michael Burlacu at No class May 21 Fee: $125 (plus $10 for materi- ation of the body and mind and [email protected] or CCCC. NEW! THURSDAY NIGHT Spilling Open is all about finding als) provide a restorative experience DROP-IN ARTS our own voice and using it to tell even for those with limited physi- (8 - 12 years) our stories, our ideas, our hopes Kids, Tweens & Teens Thurs 5:00 - 7:00 PM and our fears. It’s about playing THEATRE STORIES cal capabilities. Yoga teacher (8 - 12 years) Heather MacDonald has had Apr 12 to Jun 14 (10 wks.) with words to create poems, sto- Through a series of projects that ries and songs and about bringing Sat 2 – 3:30 PM experience in coping with inju- NEW! LITTLE SMARTIES Apr 14 to Jun 16 (10 wks.) ries and teaches with an attitude – EARLY CHILDHOOD ART fosters creativity and nurtures those words to life through the self-esteem each participant will use of paint, pastels and collage. Drama is the art of creative sto- of understanding and caring. PROGRAM rytelling. Explore storytelling Instructor: Heather MacDonald (2 – 4 years) learn and explore their creative In this artistic journey you will side. Activities include t-shirt create some mind-bending work, through improvisation, move- Fee: $120 Drop in: $14 Tues 10 - 11:30 AM ment, theme, character and voice. Register: CCCC. Apr 17 - Jun 19 (10 wks.) design and painting to dance, we will be poets and painters, mask making, cake decorating writers and artists exploring the We begin with myths, fairytales Tapping into their creative and classic stories, and then IYENGAR YOGA LEVEL 1 energy, children in this class and more! Plus you get to hang corners of our imaginations and out with friends every Thursday finding fun ways to let our stories move on to creating original Tues 6:30 – 8 PM All Levels listen to music and play with tales! Mar 6 to Apr 24 (8 wks) different materials and textures. and have a great time in a pres- be heard. sure-free, positive environment. Instructor: Suzanne Valois Instructor: Suzanne Valois Thurs 9 – 10:30 AM Level 1 The focus is on allowing chil- Fee: $125 Mar 8 to Apr 26 (8 wks) dren and parents to bond while Bring a snack. Fee: $125 Practicing Iyengar yoga helps enjoying structured creative time Facilitator: Zaneta Pernicova to build mobility, stability and together. Hands-on art activi- Fee: $125 Drop in - $12 KALARTASCOPE JAMMIN’ WITH GRAEME (6 - 9 years) Sun 2 – 2:45 (7 – 9 years) strength physically as well as ties with fun areas to do what ® mentally. A variety of yoga asa- your child desires: children get NEW! LEGO CLUB Sat 9 – 10:30 AM Sun 3 – 3:45 PM (4 - 6 years) nas (postures) will be explored to manipulate traditional materi- Wed 5:30 - 6:30 PM Apr 14 to Jun 16 (10 wks.) Apr 14 to Jun 16 (10 wks.) while paying attention to correct als like paint and clay as well Apr 4 - 25 (4 weeks) This is a busy program, with Graeme Danko (Accredited body alignment. When practicing as less-expected ones, such as Open ended fun with LEGO. explorations into all sorts of art, Music Therapist) will lead the with awareness, the effect of the twigs, recycled foam, sand and Develop your own creations intended to spark the group using guitar and rhyth- asanas deepens, promoting good dough. The process, not the final using a wide variety of LEGO student’s imagination. Different mic instruments. Activities will health and well being. Please product, is the heART of this Technic pieces including gears projects each class. Be prepared include performance of popular inform your teacher if you are program. and motors. Unique building to have lots of fun, and dress for songs with voice and rhythmic working with injuries or health Instructor: Zaneta Pernicova instructions and tips available to mess! Materials supplied. instruments, drumming, improv restrictions. Fee: $125 guide you. Lego provided. Instructor: Zaneta Pernicova games, movement activities, Instructor: Karin Holtkamp Instructor: Ian Dudley Fee: $125 and leadership opportunities. No Fees: 1 class/week: $96 2 classes/ MONKEY ROCK MUSIC Fee: $80 music experience necessary. week: $160 Drop in: $14 Thurs 10 AM 1 – 2 yrs. IRISH DANCE Instructor: Graeme Danko Register: Karin Holtkamp Thurs 10:45 AM 2 – 4 yrs. NEW! LEGO® Suzanne Taylor Fee: $125. at 613-422-8384 or Thurs 11:30 AM 2 – 4 yrs. CONTRAPTIONS Irish dance lessons are available (6 -12 years) to girls and boys of all ages. Irish [email protected]. Apr 12 – Jun 28 KIDS HIP HOP Fri 10 AM 1 – 2 yrs. Sat, May 28 1 – 4 PM dance is an excellent and fun way Build contraptions, vehicles and to strengthen and develop skills (9 – 12 years) IYENGAR YOGA LEVEL 2 Fri 10:45 AM 2 – 4 yrs. Thurs 4:30 – 5:30 PM Iyengar Yoga is challenging and Fri 11:30 AM 0 – 1 yrs. machines that move. Learn about in music, tempo and rhythm, special LEGO Technic gears, improve physical coordina- Apr 12 – jun14 (10 wks.) endlessly fascinating, refresh- Apr 13 – Jun 29 Learn various styles of hip hop ing and relaxing. Each class is Monkey Rock Music is a fun, beams, pulleys, wheels, axels, tion and to learn about the Irish pieces and motors. Everything culture through its tradition of moves in this fun, energetic unique and builds on what has entertaining and creative partici- dance class through choreogra- come before. It can benefit all patory music program for young you need to know to invent cool dance. New beginner class open things that move using LEGO. on Thursday evenings from 6 to phy to the latest hits. Get fit and kinds of people – young and children and their adult caregiv- hip at the same time! old, stiff and flexible, weak and ers. Our primary goal is to instill Lego provided. 7 PM. Instructor: Ian Dudley Tues 6 – 9 PM Instructor: Alexa Therien strong. Students who attend level a love of creating and experienc- Fee: $125. II classes understand the founda- ing music that will last a lifetime! Fee: $15 Thurs 6 – 9 PM tional asanas and are alert to their Instructor; John King Mar 6 to May 17 limitations. They are ready for Fee: $144 NEW! CAPTURING Fee: $170 KIDS HIP HOP the challenge of more complex For full schedule details and THE POSSIBILITIES: For more info and to regis- (6 – 8 years) postures. to register please contact PHOTOGRAPHY ter please contact Suzanne Wed 4:30 – 5:30 PM Instructor: Barbara Young John King at www.mon- WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH Taylor at 613-231-1215 or Apr 11 – Jun 13 (10 wks.) Mon 9 – 10:30 AM keyrockmusic.com or email (13 – 17 years) [email protected] Learn various styles of hip hop April 2 – 30 ( 5 wks.) [email protected]. Sat 9 AM - 4 PM www.tayloririshdance.com. moves in this fun, energetic Fee: $60 May 5, 12 & 26 dance class through choreogra- Drop-in: $14 PLAYGROUP How do I fit in? How can I OH, THE DRAMA! phy to the latest hits. Get fit and Register: Barbara Young at 613- Infant, Toddler & Preschool explain how I feel? (6 - 9 years) hip at the same time! 728-8647 or b-young@rogers. Indoor Playgroup Ages 0 – 5 Three one day workshops will Sat 1 – 2 PM Instructor: TBD com. years help youth interpret the world Apr 14 to Jun 16 (10 wks) Fee: $125. Page 22 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 Inaugural Spring Locavore Artisan Food Fair in New Edinburgh Saturday, May 12, 10 am - 4 pm Crichton Cultural Company will be served Community Centre all day. Memorial Hall, 39 Dufferin • A silent auction with Admission is free. products donated by the Event highlights: vendors. The proceeds will • Over 20 celebrated food go to the School Breakfast artisans from Ottawa and Program which feeds environs. 11,000 children in Ottawa • Hot delicious soup from every day. Stone Soup Foodworks Information: and wood-fired pizzas • www.ottawalaff.ca from The Flatbread Pizza • [email protected]

able seating! Doors open at Milly Battaion and son On March 9, Jack Horowitz led a group of ‘filmizens and families” on a journey of 6:30 pm. Show starts at 7 pm. Corry Burke discovery of the many treasures produced by the National Film Board. Photo: John Arnold The film list is posted at www. We also THANK: crichtonccc.ca or call New Governor’s Walk Edinburgh House 613-745- Retirement Residence for Night of Fun and Film at 2742. See you there… popcorn machine and popcorn Crichton Cultural Community Centre THANKS all the vol- The Bytowne Cinema for New Edinburgh House unteers who made the movie popcorn, and door prize of By Jack Horwitz night happen: a membership/ticket gift made from a bed sheet that good time appears to be had Roger Wilson and family package It’s not every night you get to worked perfectly. It was large by all...unless there are letters provide a resumé of twenty- Jack Horwitz 42 Crichton Fine Foods enough to have a brilliant clean to the editor...shudder. Ellen Goodman five years of working in film, image, and the speakers were for the door prize of gift but I was lucky enough to meet SO Calling All ‘Filmizens” Mwaka Hamweetwa voucher and goodies close to perfect. Chairs were No, this is not an ad for the Venn Jagannathan Isobel Bisby (Co-chair of the spaced so as to ensure good Bridgehead for their fine CCCC Program Committee) Citizen, it’s for you our local Mark Bisby viewpoints and comfort (albeit cinephiles. Make and take the John Arnold coffee. who combined her subtle wits on wood bottoms). Then the with Ellen Goodman, to get time to come April 13, at challenge was to construct a 7 pm for a fun-filled evening me to agree to provide three program that provided a per- evenings of my selections from of wacky and wonderful ani- spective on the Board’s early mation from the NFB in a pro- the NFB treasure chest of films. history with films that fit the What a lucky guy! gram designed around living bill. in Ottawa, and bring the whole So what I decided to do was In the end, I chose samples to find those films that pro- family. This is a program suit- from styles and moments that able for all ages. The selection vided a look at the politics, tied it all together. From WWII the history and the location of will have you laughing, danc- to the Cold War and the red ing, singing, and swooning, Ottawa as the backdrop for a scare, and then to the swinging selection of gripping, fun, and while taking you on a tour of sixties; the six short films gave New Edinburgh, our rivers and short (“thank heavens,” I heard perspective and scope. Refer to them mutter) films produced lakes, right down to the neu- the Board’s excellent website trons in your skin! by the NFB from its founding www.nfb.ca to view these and to the present. After twenty years of work- many others. ing for NFB, I’ve picked a The first evening was nerve- From all reports the evening racking. Trying to screen with peck of pickled pictures, so was a success, partly due to come out and enjoy...plus you some finesse in Memorial Hall a great audience who went looked difficult. But Roger get to vote on upcoming film along with this fancy, but also programs...and you can win Wilson (local filmmaker and the volunteers who manned technical wizard) and Isobel door prizes too. the doors, made the popcorn, I suggest you consider bring- ended up constructing a most served the drinks, and stacked unusual artefact—a screen ing your own folding canvas the chairs. All I can say is a chair for softer more comfort- HEAR YE, HEAR YE! In Celebration of Her Majesty’s 60th Jubilee please join Crichton Community Council On Sunday, May 27, 2012 Come welcome thousands of runners as they travel through our wonderful neighbourhood. New Edinburgh will mark the 36-kilometre point for runners from around the world. Dress in your “Royal” finest to welcome these athletes to our ’burgh. Please be at the Fieldhouse on Stanley by 8-8:15 am to socialize with your neighbors and help prepare for a huge community welcome. Yes, the theme is ROYALTY, so tiaras, crowns, and all things royal will be de rigeur!! Coffee and breakfast munchies will be provided, and there will be music to inspire all these brave folks to journey onward to realize their dream!! April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 23 supplied as well as a few other goodies. This is truly an exciting event to watch!! Canada Summer Jobs The CCC has applied to the Canada Summer Jobs program to hire a student for the summer months. Last year, we were By Catherine McConkey Bike Rodeo. Let’s hope for able to open the Fieldhouse I hope that everyone has had good weather! for 35 hours every week dur- a great week with all the hot ing July and August, providing Annual Plant Sale access to the snack bar, toilets, spring weather. Sadly, with On the following weekend, on hot weather comes the end of and a place to cool off during Saturday, May 12, from 8 the heat waves. If you are a the rink season. Thank you am to 4 pm we will be host- to Brian Torrie and Michel high school student looking for ing the New Edinburgh Annual work this summer; we are cur- Giroux and their team of Plant Sale. As always this will Hosers for their gallant efforts rently accepting applications happen at the Fieldhouse, 193 for the position of Fieldhouse to maintain a rink surface over Stanley Ave. The flower bas- what was probably the most Manager. If you are inter- kets are beautifully refreshing ested, please email Caroline difficult winter season I have at this time of year and make experienced in awhile. Matt at [email protected] for a great gift for Mother’s Day more information. Bike Rodeo which is the following day. If you are interested The warmer weather has made Once again by special request in volunteering with the us at the 3Cs think of all the we will have tomatoes, cherry 3Cs, please contact me at good things to come to the tomatoes, lettuce starter packs [email protected] or neighbourhood. One of these is and herbs, all local, all fresh, phone 613-746-0303. If you a new event we are hosting this and all supplied by Ferme have experience in organizing spring. The 3Cs in conjunction Lève-Tôt. Thank you to Mary events, or are family oriented, with the Ottawa Safety Council Grainger for organizing this we have a place for you. If you will be hosting a Bike Rodeo. great event each year. would like to be a volunteer at This new community event New Ed Cheering Station an event ‘on the ground’ we will be held Saturday, May 5 Joseph Cull has once again have a place for you too. If you from 2 to 5 pm at the Stanley agreed to organize New have a wish list for events that Park Fieldhouse. It will be Edinburgh’s Cheering Station you would like to see happen, for children ages 4 to 10 (must during Ottawa’s Race Weekend. please contact us and we can be able to ride a bike unas- He just loves this so much, the discuss them. We meet on the sisted). The activities planned neighbourhood and the 3Cs second Monday of each month include how to ride your bike are certainly the beneficiaries. at the Fieldhouse at 7:30 pm. safely, a bike check, correct Sunday, May 27 at about Come and see us; we are very helmet fittings, an obstacle 8 am is the time to come to the friendly!! course, bike decorating and a Fieldhouse to watch this amaz- The Fieldhouse is undergo- parade!! It will be a fun oppor- ing event. This year we are ing a few minor renovations tunity to spend a meaningful positioned at the 36-km mark and upgrades. I would like afternoon with your children and with 6 km to go before the thank Jill Hardy for coordi- and learn about bikes and bike participants reach the finish nating this with the city. The safety too. Please have your line; so they need every one Fieldhouse will be available children bring their own bike of us in the neighbourhood to for rent starting May 1 for your and helmet. To register, email cheer them through the last next birthday party or family [email protected] by kilometers. Come on out and event. Contact Jill Hardy at April 23. Thank you to Debra help raise their spirits to ‘get it 613-746-1323 for more infor- Connor for organizing the done!’ Morning coffee will be mation. Page 24 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 Fabienne Duffet: Profile of a New Edinburgh Artist By Christopher Chang- collection since then, squeez- Duffet ing in time to paint between a Fabienne Duffet has been a full-time job at Parks Canada New Edinburgh resident for and raising her twin daughters almost five years now. It is Estelle and Charlotte together in this time period that she with her husband Christopher. has discovered her passion and She is now getting ready for natural abilities as a painter. her first art show in the spring After attending a few classes of 2012. at the Ottawa School of Art A native of France, Fabienne in 2008, it became clear to has had a desire to pursue art her that painting is her way to from a young age, but was dis- discover and share beauty and suaded from it as the focus of Fabienne Duffet, born and raised in southeastern France, infuses the paintings in her peace in the world. She has her post-secondary studies and Lavendar series with reminiscinces of the vibrance of the Provence landscape. been steadily expanding her instead chose an international commerce exchange program in both landscape and abstract with their bright colours and that was established between genres. Although quite differ- multidimensional relief. They Reims Management School in ent, they both bring a sense of challenge the viewer’s sense Champagne and the University aliveness and contemplation to of depth and presence with her of Ottawa. She notes that the viewer. unique approach to superim- “while I would have liked to In her Lavender series, posing patterns and different have started painting earlier, Fabienne enjoyed reminisc- textures and scratched layers Ottawa has given me the envi- ing about past memories of on the canvas. ronment I needed to discover growing up in the southeast of Having recently begun selling myself and see clearly the art France and delights in sharing pieces into private collections, I most desire to share with the a flavour of the rich country- Fabienne is now searching for world. New Edinburgh is a side. She has also just recent- studio space where she can unique environment and I’m ly started a new collection of expand the size and number of thrilled to be raising our family Ottawa landscapes. She says canvases she can work on at here and sharing my art with she finds peace in acknowledg- any given time. the community.” ing the beauty and power of Fabienne grew up in Provence nature in her paintings. Fabienne’s collection will be and was deeply influenced by Fabienne’s abstract series are on exhibit later in 2012. You the vibrant colours of the sur- an invitation to play and dance may see her work at www. Fabienne’s abstract series are an invititation to play and rounding landscapes. She has a with life and its unpredictable fabienneduffet.com; follow dance with life and its unpredictable nature. Dynamic circles natural gift for combining and nature. In contrast with the updates about her upcoming and curves energize the viewer with their bright colours and contrasting colours on the can- background, dynamic circles show or contact her via her multidimensional relief. vas. She expresses her passion and curves energize the viewer website for a private viewing. April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 25 Residents Make a Difference with Sole Responsibility By Alison Wesley-James Djibouti. In Lesotho the day For those of us who often won- the shoes were delivered, there der what we can do to make a was quite a bit of singing and difference in the lives of the less dancing, as that is how they fortunate, witness what a group say thanks. It is amazing how of former New Edinburgh resi- much joy a pair of shoes can dents have accomplished. They bring. transformed a simple idea into In Ottawa, shoes have been an annual event that has made donated to the new running a difference in the lives of program at the Ottawa Shelter. thousands of refugees around One participant said when the world. he received the pair of shoes It began as a discussion at donated by Sole Responsibility their regular Friday morning he felt like a new man. “I’ve run: the fact that they changed stayed clean. I am an addict running shoes approximately and jogging has helped me to every six weeks, and yet the escape.” shoes they were discarding had Kudos to Jennifer North and miles left in them. From a prac- Tracey Clark, former resi- tical perspective it didn’t make dents of Stanley Avenue and sense and from an ecological Crichton Street. They still run perspective it was just not rea- together every Friday and they sonable to send the used shoes still marvel about how a small to landfill. A call to the United idea can make a world of dif- Nations High Commissioner ference. Photo: Ryszard Mrugalski, www.zoomexposure.com for Refugees and the distri- This year, shoe collections NEW EDINBURGH PLAYERS CAST - Back row (from l to r): Kevin Anderson, Walter Belyea, bution network was estab- will run from May 6 to June Stefan Dumas; middle row: Sonja Lishchynski (with Montecristo), Ronald Miller, Elizabeth Chan; lished. A call to the National 8. Drop shoes off locally at front row, on the floor: Emma Drouin, David Bromley. Capital Race Weekend and Bridgehead Coffeehouse local retailers and collection on Beechwood Avenue. sites were established. Sole Remember to leave a toonie New Ed Players Present The Liar Responsibility was born. Over per pair to help cover the cost the past six years, over 15,000 of shipping! Both adult and By Ingrid McCarthy he manage to keep his stories (613 747 6259); the Gordon pairs of gently-used shoes have children’s shoes welcome. The New Edinburgh Players straight, his dupes none the Harrison Gallery, 495 Sussex been donated to refugees in With a bit of energy and per- present their 33rd Season, April wiser and somehow still get the Drive (613 746 6853) or at the Africa. Shoes have made a dif- severance this group has man- 19-21; 26-28, 2012; MacKay girl? Fencing foils, Musketeer door. For info and reservations ference in the lives of refugees aged to tap into the generosity United Memorial Hall, 39 hats, stunning costumes, please call 613 860 2371. in Rwanda, Ethiopia, Namibia, of the running community and Dufferin Street. Curtain: 7:30 ringlets and wigs - this joy- See you at the show! Chad, Lesotho, Cameroon and the citizens of Ottawa. pm. Admission: $20. ful French farce sparkles with The Liar, adapted by David witty dialogue and hilarious Ives from the farce by Pierre twists and turns in situations Corneille. of glorious absurdity. Who, in Paris, one fine spring day search of an evening’s enter- in 1643. Dorante is charming, tainment could ask for more? handsome... and a pathological As usual, the hall will be liar. When he arrives in Paris, set up cabaret-style with tables Dorante’s outlandish tales for groups of four and six. amaze and convince all who Refreshments will be served. hear them, but for each prob- Tickets will be available lem his clever lying solves, starting March 15 at Rockcliffe it creates two new ones. Will Photo, 18 Beechwood Avenue Page 26 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 India as Inspiration for Mixed Media: Anjali and Company, April 13-14 at Arts Court Anjali and Company While India, as a surging this ancient culture. tor. In reality, however, there and enjoyable, the presentation April 13-14 Arts Court global power, is firmly embed- The riot of colour, the strange are a small number of major takes you on a journey through 7:30 pm ded in the 21st century, it also arts and rituals and stranger themes and motifs that are India to marvel at the 10th December saw long-time New offers a unique and colourful sounds that permeate the great repeated in different styles and and 11th century images which Edinburgh residents Anne- artistic history that is still alive temple cities of India can seem formats throughout the arts record the exploits of Hindu Marie and Tony Gaston and vibrant. The country has overwhelming to a naive visi- of India and which, with a gods. Their stories are danced returning to India to collect a huge amount to offer the using rhythmic and intricate new material for their annu- curious traveller because no movements which bring these al mixed-media event. After other place has such a diversity amazing sculptures to life. many years of travelling, of performing arts, antiquities, Rasa, that unique quality of studying and performing clas- curiosities and traditional life Indian art, is revealed through sical Indian dance in India and as India. The artistic activity the nine moods delineated in Canada, the inspiration and of the sub-continent contin- codified intricate facial expres- muse for their next production ues to amaze. Temples, sculp- sions and hand gestures. has struck again. The results ture, painting and classical In the second half of the will premiere as a celebration dance-theatre traditions are not evening, the theatricality of of Vasant, the Indian spring just alive but expanding and Indian dance intersects with festival, here in Ottawa at Arts reinventing themselves with the movement of Qigong, a Court (2 Daly) on April 13-14. changing technology and glob- chinese movement system per- Dances will be performed in al influences. The Gaston’s feel formed in front of images and front of images and videos of very privileged to have expe- video of majestic Himalayan temples, sculptures and nature rienced over so many years scenery and esoteric paint- from India and Canada. the exotic beauty and profound ings from Tibetan monaster- philosophy which underlies ies. The evening ends with the Mesopotamian epic of Ishtar little background, can be eas- and Gilgamesh, performed in ily recognised and appreciated. front of desert forts of Rajasthan In particular, the god Shiva is and images of pristine forests. a ubiquitous feature in South These images create a lush Indian arts, so to make sense visual context for the retelling of what is going on it helps of an ancient story, containing to know something about this a surprisingly modern environ- most fascinating deity. The first mental message. half of this year’s presentation What to expect: a sensory includes dances based on the explosion, with the magic myths and legends of Shiva, and colour of the costumes, accompanied by a sensitive vibrant beating of feet, body commentary that allows even and facial expressions, pulsat- those unfamiliar with Indian ing rhythms, all wrapped in a arts to come away with, not package that provides sensitive only an outward impression explanations and background of the visual delights, but with on the arts displayed. Anjali some understanding of the is joined by Devin Johnstone underlying themes and ideas. (Qigong) and Chris Burling It is always a challenge to (Percussion). The performance present traditional work in a will be followed by a recep- manner that is both approach- tion to meet the artists. Indian able and authentic. Bollywood snacks are included in the cost has done much to confuse the of the tickets. www.culturalho- general public about Indian rizons.ca or www.anjalidance. dance. This is not Bollywood ca. but traditional classical dances studied from hereditary mas- Tickets are $25, $22 for stu- ters. dents, cash at the door, info/ Created to be both authentic reservation 613-745-1368. April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 27 Sauté for about three minutes before adding garlic. Continue Nutritional Powerhouses: to sauté until onions are soft and translucent. Add the beans, cumin, and Hummus and Dips for Spring stock (or water and sea salt). By Christina Keys, spring days, try heating the Heat for a few minutes until R.H.N. chickpeas before blend- beans are warm. With spring in the air, ing. This makes the final Mash with fork or potato many of us are turning product nice and warm masher or blend in food pro- away from the heavier, and also helps to create a cessor for an extra smooth con- warmer foods of winter. wonderful consistency. sistency. Stir in the lime juice (optional). Serve. Our bodies are naturally Basic Warm Bean Dip craving more fresh veg- This dip is a great basic Christina Keys is a Registered etables, fruits, and lighter recipe for any type of Holistic Nutritionist based out proteins. A great way to bean. Vary it any way you of Align Massage Therapy on continue to eat high quality like using different beans Beechwood Ave. www.christi- protein while also eating a and your favourite spices. nakeys.com. little lighter is to incorpo- Cilantro, basil, thyme, rate more vegetarian pro- or even ginger are great teins into your diet such as ideas. beans, peas, lentils, nuts, If beans don’t tend to and seeds. Combined with agree with you, try Eden fresh vegetables, the fol- brand canned beans from lowing dips can be a great Nature’s Buzz. Eden snack or even a part of beans are cooked and a healthy meal. They are canned with kombu, a type simple to make by blend- of seaweed. Don’t worry, ing or mashing a few spic- it’s tasteless! The kombu es, oil, garlic, and maybe breaks down the oligosac- a little lemon juice with a charides in the beans that legume. A food processor even radishes for a great snack. can upset your stomach, so you makes a smooth, creamy dip. Add it to a sandwich or mix will be less likely to have those A small blender like a Magic into salad. symptoms. Bullet can be used too if you • 1/4 cup shelled or hulled Pair this protein- and fibre- blend a little at a time. A potato hemp seeds rich dip with vegetables, whole masher or a fork makes for • 1 can organic chickpeas, grain tortillas, or whole grain a chunkier dip and saves on drained and rinsed, or 2 crackers for a great snack. Or dishes! cups freshly cooked add it to a whole grain wrap High Protein Hemp • 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste) with lettuce, sprouts, and salsa Hummus for a delicious Mexican style Hemp seeds have an impres- • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed meal. lemon juice sive nutritional profile. They • 1/2 tbsp olive oil are a complete protein, con- • 1 small clove garlic • 1/2 medium onion, chopped taining all nine essential amino • 1 tbsp tahini or olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced acids. They have the elusive • 1/2 tsp cumin anti-inflammatory omega-3 • 1 can organic beans, essential fatty acids. They are • Water drained and rinsed, or 2 also high in fibre, magnesium, If using a food processor, cups freshly cooked beans and zinc, which are deficient grind the hemp seeds for a few (pinto, kidney, black, etc) from many diets, especially seconds until powdery. Add all • 1 tsp cumin among women. ingredients except water and • 1/4 cup water or vegetable Buy in bulk for great prices, begin to process. stock and store in the fridge. Together Add water in a thin stream with chickpeas, which are high (stopping to scrape the bowl a • 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste in protein and fibre, this hum- few times) until the mixture is (omit if using stock) mus is a nutritional power- smooth and creamy. • 1/2 tbsp lime juice (option- house. Pair the hummus with Garnish with hemp seeds (or al) an array of vegetables like cel- basil like in the photo) and In a small pot, heat olive ery, red peppers, carrots, snap serve. oil over medium-low and add peas, cauliflower, broccoli, and Optional: For those cooler onion. Page 28 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 Building a Kitchen Garden The first step in building a kitchen garden is knowing the plants you already have thriving in your space. You may be surprised to know that flowers of peony, Phlox paniculata, primrose, hemerocallis (daylil- ies) and violets are among several edible flora that you might be growing already. There are many websites that share information on edible flowers as well as precautions that should be taken before eating (there’s a long list at www.garden. org/ediblelandscaping). Just Phlox paniculata is one of many flowers that can be added to By Alex Rice as well as the belly. simply looking at a bouquet your favourite recipes. of flowers is therapeutic— Besides proper care and place- A potager is a French style of have to start propagating soon. be enjoyed in salads so don’t ment of plants there are no garden, also known as a kitch- imagine the boost eating them would give to your body! (I have already sown my red think that just because your rules in gardening. It is a form en garden, that offers edible stalk celery, which I plan to use space is in the shade you can’t of art that can be solely func- flowers, fruit and vegetables, To add some substance to as one of my main focal points have edible fun. tional, or just for fun. It can be but not in the traditional row- your kitchen garden, consider in the garden.) Research is a very important ornamental or edible. I would style garden. Instead, edible planting heirloom vegetables. If you enjoy tomatoes, switch like to inspire you to meld and ornamental plants share tool in making a great edible Heirloom vegetables are vege- it up a bit by growing dark garden. So empower yourself practical and pretty so your the same place and are chosen tables that have not been devel- purple beefsteaks, or ghost yard offers a feast for the eyes to complement each other. with knowledge, throw out the oped for commercial agricul- white cherrys. Even a three sis- rulebook, and have fun creat- tural use, but rather have been ters garden (i.e., corn, beans, ing a kitchen garden. saved for their exquisite taste and squash) can be elaborated and/or for the attractiveness of on with multi-coloured corn, Alex Rice is a horticulture tech- the plant. These special veg- speckled Dragon’s tongue long nician. Contact him with ques- gies are usually only found beans, and serpent squash, and tions or ideas for future arti- as seeds, so to have them in would really introduce a ‘wow’ cles at horticultural01@gmail. your garden this season you’ll factor. Even rex begonias can com. Centre Encourages Early Learning and Welcomes Parents into the Classroom York Street School’s new resources for health Parenting and Family and other related ser- Literacy Centre invites vices. parents and caregivers to The centre will also spend time in a classroom help children and their with their young children. families become more The centre helps prepare familiar with school children from babies up routines before chil- to six years of age for dren enter kindergar- school and encourages ten. The centre is free families to be a part of to attend and no pre- their children’s learning. registration is required. The centre helps chil- The centre will dren build language, open in the coming numbers and social skills weeks from Mondays through stories, music, dren and are actively involved to Thursdays 8:30 am to 1:30 reading and playing. Family in a number of activities. In pm. Come and meet Becky members and caregivers stay addition, staff can link families Cronin for information or at the centre with their chil- with appropriate community call 613-596-8211 ext. 3207. April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 29 plays at outdoor stadiums, or for a starry eyed, innocent kid. such places. Then the designer Firecracker Day has gone Memories of Firecracker Day fireworks displays, choreo- the route of everything else By Douglas Cornish that, but growing up today is gerous fun). These firecrackers graphed with music took over. today—it’s been sanitized, When looking back I have fond different, and firecrackers are were dangerous, but I never It is not fun anymore, now it is institutionalized, politicized, memories of my school days a good example of this. I still lost an eye. I was scared out considered art. There are prizes and has even gone designer. in the month of May on the can’t believe when I was a of my pants many times when and international competitions. Nowadays, it is not considered Victoria Day weekend, known kid, you could buy firecrack- someone came up behind me Tickets are sold. to be simply fun; it’s enter- in my youth as Firecracker ers at the corner store. A week and lit one, or someone placed Fireworks for individuals are tainment in a packaged form. Day. I still smile when I think before Firecracker Day the one quietly under my shoe probably not sold at all, or are It’s organized and controlled. of those days before political most likely severely frowned It has been de-individualized. correctness moulded the times. upon. The world has, indeed, The Firecracker Day I knew Today children are somewhat come full circle from Guy as a kid is now just a corpo- restricted and discouraged Fawkes Day and Firecracker rate or government sponsored from an unstructured play life. Day to the stage we’re at now whimper. When I was a kid we grew where firecrackers are consid- up the hard way, by making ered dangerous and explosive. But in my salad days, when mistakes, and getting into trou- And you know what? They I was young and green and ble. In those days if I stuck probably are. But I still thank foolish, it was reckless. It was a firecracker in the back of my lucky stars that I grew up wild, unleashed, and sort of someone’s pocket, and lit it, it in an unpolitically-correct time pseudo-delinquency. It was a was funny as the unsuspecting when Firecracker Day was the blast. It was, of course, a big culprit jumped half way off the next best thing to Christmas bang. ground. Today I’d probably be thrown in jail. The authorities seemed more tolerant in those days—it was just called growing up. This was long before September 11, before frequent world assas- sinations were publicly broad- cast around the world and then repeated umpteen times until the image is permanently store would sell an assortment in the schoolyard, then lit it. embedded in your brain for- of firecrackers, from big cigar- For some reason in those days ever. This was before children like firecrackers, to little “fin- there was an accepted notion were driven to school in SUVs ger” crackers which came in a that boys had to be boys that because they might be molest- row, and when lit, would go off children had to be children; it ed on the way to school. like a miniature machine gun. was just part of their growing Today it makes sense to I still can’t believe that the up. not have a childhood, not to authorities let school children Those notions, though, even- play just for play’s sake, to be buy these things and let them tually fell by the wayside. highly structured. Indeed the off in the streets, in school Firecrackers were no longer earth has moved, the world yards, in front of door steps sold to school children. They changed. It has become more after ringing the door and hid- were carefully controlled, and global, more 24 hours news ing in nearby bushes. neighbourhoods began taking based, more cynical (or is it In those days the authorities over, having a neighbourhood “sin”- ical). It is less innocent. momentarily turned their backs display. Then municipalities I’m sure each generation says while kids had fun (albeit dan- got into the act, holding dis- Page 30 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 have lights going on and off, have called to stop the paper delivery, have someone pick up your mail, and in winter shovel, but also always have a person put out your garbage. A sure sign of someone out of town is no garbage out on By Liba Bender meeting with our city constable garbage day. They say teachers have eyes took place on February 5, and Also, please be aware of the in the back of their heads from what comes next depends on all following warning from the recess patrol. They also have to of us. We do have some block City of Ottawa, which was have them to view the children captains already, but it would released at the beginning of while writing lessons on the be great to get more people March: board at the front of the class. involved. In fact, it would be It is true. great to have the entire neigh- False house calls prompt Whoever they are they do bourhood involved. That is the warning from City have insight about that. My big plan, but tough to achieve. The City of Ottawa has received teaching experience has pro- Are you with me? reports of unknown salespeo- vided me insight on the impor- Neighbourhood Watch in ple approaching the homes of tance of being vigilant. And that Ottawa started in the Alta Vista residents and identifying them- is exactly what neighbourhood area in the winter of 1979-80 selves as City employees. They watch is all about: insight into after a bunch of break and claim the city requires access the neighbourhood, or “hood.” enters. Then Sergeant Brian to the home to perform water Our little area of Ottawa has Skinner developed it using the quality tests. quite a history. When you read Seattle Neighourhood Watch Any visits by City staff that all about it you will discover concept. It seems to work when may require access to homes who built what, when and why. groups get together to protect or businesses are scheduled in You will also learn that some is their areas. advance unless an emergency protected by heritage designa- At present we are developing situation exists. Residents are tion and other parts are not. a website, which may be sepa- also provided with advance The area we live in is historic rate or part of the www.newed- notice of projects that might and desirable, and as such, it inburgh.ca website. Only time impact them. is a magnet for new develop- will tell. Not everything is Residents are reminded ment. At this very moment on clear yet. that all employees requesting Ivy and Putman, for example, What is clear, however, is that access must show City-issued houses are being torn down we need it. A Neighbourhood photo identification. and others being built. Watch that is. Residents who are directly And that is precisely why The days of borrowing a cup contacted by persons claiming I contacted our OCP officer of sugar from across the street, to be City employees for City (Cnst. Ryan Pierce), to get making soup for a sick neigh- business are asked to check information on how to start a bour, and meeting up with identification, and, if concerns neighbourhood watch in our those on your block are back. remain, contact 3-1-1 before area. With multi construc- Don’t get us wrong. We all allowing access. Residents are tion sites, people coming and respect privacy, and we don’t also asked to report to police going, new and old neighbours want to intrude. We just want any suspicious phone calls or need to watch out for things. the watch to work. And that visits. Children are very good watch- does involve you. ers, and most report to their If you see trouble call 911. DEADLINE households. Others tell others If you have trouble call 911. and they might report to their Want more information for the next households. Think you get the about our new expanding New Edinburgh News picture. We all need to know Neighbourhood Watch? Email what is going on. me: [email protected]. is Well, information I have. The Remember, when you go out initial Neighbourhood Watch of town make sure that you May 10 April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 31 Rideau Riverbank Cleanup May 12 Our joint Cleanup event will gloves if you have them. run from 10 am until 1 pm. As we get everything final- Please stop by the back of ized, new information will be the Fieldhouse, meet Clare posted on the New Edinburgh Robertson who will be coor- website at www.newedin- dinating the riverbank volun- burgh.ca. Please come out teers, and get your garbage and and help on May 12. We are recycle bags provided by the lucky to have a wonderful park City of Ottawa. Hopefully the and river right where we live. City will also be able to lend us Let’s make an effort to get some pickers for tweaking gar- everything clean and tidy so bage out of hard-to-reach spots we can enjoy it. By Gemma Kerr under bushes etc. We will be Rivers have nurtured the providing coffee, snacks and human race for millen- juice at the Fieldhouse to help nia, and the Urban Rideau keep people energized, and T- Conservationists seek to shirts for participants. return the favour each year by The cleanup will focus on the clearing the banks of all the shoreline of the river between rubbish that has been dropped the water and the bicycle and on land or washed down by the walking paths. We urge you to spring floods. Usually we hold be very careful, as parts of the the cleanup on the Mother’s riverbank are quite steep and Day weekend. Saturday seems may be slippery from spring to be the more popular day, so floods or rain. Dress for mucky our cleanup this year will run conditions and bring work on Saturday May 12, so mark your calendars! Our meeting point will be, as usual, the Fieldhouse at 193 Stanley Avenue. Crichton Community Council is holding its annual Plant Sale on May 12, and will use the area in front of the building. You will find us under the overhang at the back, near the spray pad, along with Friends of the Park, who will be working on cleaning up our park areas on the same day. Photo: Debra Conner Each year, the Rideau River becomes ground zero for a major ice-clearing operation that involves city workers, boats, lots of tools and equipment, and DYNAMITE.

Photo: Susan Rodocanachi Page 32 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 XV Climate Change: Mitigation or Adaptation? Editor’s Note: The following article is the fifteenth in a series of articles on climate change by year ever documented. single year in the US. environmentalist Hugh Robertson. All the articles have been published in past editions of the New • The Berkeley Earth Project, The pattern is clear: the Edinburgh News (NEN) and can be found at www.newedinburgh.ca where previous issues of the the most comprehensive inde- temperature trajectory is ever NEN are now available online. pendent review of temperature upward and so is the fall- In this essay, Mr. Robertson highlights the significant decline in media reporting on climate change records, has confirmed the out. These statistics are not issues since 2007, despite the fact that the evidence of climate change continues to mount and findings of the major climate doom and gloom prophecies meteorological records are shattered as ghg emissions rise at an unprecedented rate, temperature organizations that average or gratuitous alarmism. Global and rainfall records are broken, the thinning of the Arctic ice pack continues at an alarming rate, global temperatures have risen warming is scientific fact. We and catastrophic weather events drive insurance claims to unprecedented levels. His analysis by nearly 1 degree since 1950. can no longer deny climate concludes that we are now faced with the dual options of mitigation and adaptation to address the Rapidly increasing ghg emis- reality. “Mother Nature is just reality of climate change, and of these, he argues that our primary responsibility lies in pursuing sions combined with existing warming up,” as a recent NBC the route of mitigation through reduced consumption. The next article in the series will address A accumulations in the atmo- newscast described the freak- Mitigation Plan. sphere, puts us on track to ish winter tornadoes in the US exceed the critical 2 degree mid west. By Hugh Robertson administration, and now editor doubt, however, do not stop the threshold well in advance of The question facing us now The danger posed to the world of Climate Progress, suggests records from rolling along: 2050. is how we respond to the chal- by unrestricted emissions of that the decline in environmen- • Both the International • Global warming is increas- lenges posed by rapidly chang- greenhouse gases is truly the tal reporting is driven, not by Energy Agency and the Global ing the levels of water vapour ing conditions. We have basi- greatest story never told. reporters, but by editors, which Carbon Project have confirmed in the atmosphere and, as a cally three choices: inaction, Douglas Fischer: Daily Climate. in turn raises other questions that 2010 set a record for consequence, producing more mitigation and adaptation. Although 2011 was a year of about the selection and impar- global greenhouse gas (ghg) rainfall. 2010 and 2011 were Mark Hertsgaard has writ- meteorological records, media tiality of climate news stories. emissions: a total of 10 bil- the wettest years recorded over ten on environmental issues reporting on environmental More disturbing are claims lion tonnes. This represents a land. for the past two decades. issues followed the downward emerging from the recent 50 percent increase in overall • Ottawa experienced its His recent book Hot: Living trend of the past few years. conference of the American emissions in the past 20 years. warmest fall in 2011. through the next fifty years Global warming and climate Academy for the Advancement • Besides total tonnage, ghg • 2011 was the hottest year on earth addresses the prob- change have been steadily slid- of Science in Vancouver that are also measured in parts per ever in the Arctic. Not sur- lems that his daughter Chiarra ing off the radar screen of Canadian government scien- million (ppm) in the atmo- prisingly, the ice is thinning (born in 2005) will face in the popular media in North tists are being muzzled. Even sphere. In 1880 the figure and disappearing faster than her lifetime. Hertsgaard argues America. The Globe and Mail lent its stood at 285 ppm and had been anticipated, far faster than the that the twin imperatives of Andrew Weaver, one of support to the scientists in an constant for 10,000 years. It UN’s Intergovernmental Panel the climate battle are reversing Canada’s best known scien- editorial, arguing that political now stands at 392 ppm—prob- on Climate Change expected. global warming before the tip- tists, examined climate report- and bureaucratic interference ably the highest level in 15 • Deforestation is pushing ping points kick in (mitigation) ing in five daily newspapers. has no place in the world of million years—and increasing the Amazon basin past a tip- and preparing for the longer He noted a sharp decline in science. The drop in media steadily. ping point. For eons the forests term impacts (adaptation). the number of articles and edi- coverage of climate change • Ghgs, whether measured in have acted as a carbon sink as Environmentalists have been torials published since 2007. that has taken place since 2007 tonnes or ppm, are escalating trees absorbed carbon diox- reluctant to endorse adaptation, Tom Spears of The Ottawa appears to have been accen- rapidly and driving up plan- ide through photosynthesis believing that acceptance of the Citizen discovered that refer- tuated by restrictive policies etary temperatures. 2011 was and released oxygen. Cutting, inevitability of climate change ences to Kyoto have dropped imposed by the government. the 35th consecutive year since burning and ploughing is now and then actively preparing for off since 2008 when the trea- Fortunately, scientific jour- 1976 that the annual global returning huge quantities of the changes is an admission of ty came into effect. Not even nals continue to publish articles temperature was above aver- carbon to the atmosphere. failure. Furthermore, they con- the recent Durban conference that are both evidence-based age. Moreover, nine of the ten • The oceans are on life sup- tend that adaptation will divert in December on the future of and peer-reviewed, but, unfor- warmest years since 1880 have port. Water temperatures are efforts from the more urgent the Kyoto Protocol generated tunately, they seldom find their occurred in this century. warming, acidity levels are task of mitigating the threats to much coverage. way into the popular press. As • 2010 holds top spot for the increasing and sea levels are climate stability. In the U.S., media cover- a consequence, the public are warmest year on record while slowly rising. More ominous is Inaction is not an option and age—both print and broad- denied important current infor- 2011 has its own special niche. the sharp decline in the phyto- ignorance and confusion is no cast—of climate issues has mation and, thereby, cocooned La Niña currents force cooler plankton, not only an important excuse. Inaction in the face of dropped even more precipi- in confusion and shielded from water to the surface of the part of the ocean food chain conclusive climate evidence is tously: down by 42 percent the implications of climate eastern Pacific which in turn but critical in the creation of a moral cop-out. We have an since 2009. Joe Romm, a senior change. moderates global temperatures. life-sustaining oxygen. ethical duty to future genera- energy official in the Clinton Indifference, apathy and 2011 was the hottest La Niña • The Amazon basin and the tions to act now. oceans are the lungs of plan- We are faced, then, with the etary life. Nature does not do dual responses of mitigation double lung transplants. and adaptation. The responsi- • According to the insurance bility of our generation is to industry, 2011 was the costli- focus, by curtailing our exces- est year world-wide in history: sive consumption, on mitiga- $380 billion in losses, mostly tion. Our failure will bequeath climate related. The National to future generations the great- Oceanic and Atmospheric er burden of adaptation for Administration reported that which they will understand- 2011 set a record for the most ably denounce us. billion dollar disasters ever in a Next: A mitigation plan. April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 33 Otesha Project Celebrates 10 Years of Cycling to Inspire Canadians tional community members to deliver its cycling and performing tours. If that weren’t enough, the organization has also published two inspiring books, sprouted grassroots sis- ter organizations in the United Kingdom and Australia, and launched a brand new social venture program to support energized youth in their change-making endeavors. In February, the Otesha Project celebrated its 10th Otesha’s cycling and performing tours aim to inform, Photos: Amy Jane Lawes inspire, entertain and advocate for conscientious lifestyle Birthday with laughter, games, and consumer choices. cake, and the musical styl- ON THE WILD SIDE: These photos of a camera-friendly ings of Marnie Johnstone and red fox were taken in Pine Hill woods, the small wooded Ten years ago, Jessica Lax and and social justice education. Urban Static at the Raw Sugar area just off Lisgar Road in Rockcliffe Park. Jocelyn Land-Murphy were Upwards of 25 bike tours have Café. More information about sitting below a tree in Kitale, criss-crossed Canada, inspir- the Otesha Project and how to Kenya. The two Ottawa ing Canadians with travelling join one of the upcoming 2012 women were frustrated; water theatre presentations that advo- tours can be found at Otesha. flowed freely from the taps in cate conscientious lifestyle and ca. their student residence, while consumer choices. More than Pedal with a hopeful, ener- steps beyond the walls of their 500 individuals have saddled getic team of changemak- compound village children up to spin the wheels of change ers that “walks the talk” as a wandered with parched lips. on Otesha’s Cycling and mobile sustainable community. Overwhelmed by the inequality Performing Tours; informing, Deliver a thought-provoking between life in North America inspiring and entertaining over play and present workshops and the lives of many Kenyans, 150,000 audience members. that empower us all to live they were moved to take action. Nurtured by a strong com- more sustainably. Teams are The Otesha Project was born. munity in the National Capital now being assembled, with a Since 2002, the youth-led Region, the charity relies on handful of spaces left for ener- Ottawa charity has been on the the support of its hundreds of gized individuals who would leading edge of sustainability volunteers and inter-genera- like to saddle up! Page 34 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 directly behind our house along River Lane where groups of 50 For the Birds or 60 regularly gathered in the While New Edinburgh and tree tops, with small clusters of environs appear to have been 4 or 5 occasionally diving into a finch-free zone, the Ottawa our garden to take a run at the Field Naturalists Club reports mountain ash berries. There that Eardley-Masham Road were reportedly also signifi- area in West Quebec was a cant (though smaller) numbers hive of finch activity, with of cedar waxwings in the area. red crossbills, pine siskins, Recently, I have encountered purple finches and common several noisy groups of about By Jane Heintzman 25 in the bushes at the edge Not long after I submitted my redpolls spotted throughout the month of February, along of the Rockeries, as well as column for February, report- a handful in our own garden, ing happily on the continuing with a small population of bald eagles. (Check out www. picking at the mountain ash brisk business at our backyard berries. feeders, our garden was all but ofnc.ca for the latest sightings around the region). The robust and colourful abandoned by the local bird Bohemian waxwing gets its population, with only our resi- What we lacked in the winter finch department was at least name from its nomadic, gypsy- dent Northern cardinal pair like way of life, as it moves in and a few hardy black-capped partly compensated for by the massive flocks of American large flocks from one region of chickadees turning up occa- abundance to another. Because sionally to break the silence. In robins, European starlings, it lives on fruits which are in Photo: Amy Jane Lawes this part of the world at least, and Bohemian and cedar waxwings which have been in limited supply in any given Cedar waxwing and American robin. Ron Pittaway’s Winter Finch area, forcing it to move on Forecast, which called for evidence throughout the com- ment. Waxwings are among the ing but ‘Mortimer.’” Between munity in recent weeks, feast- once supplies run out, the spe- very low numbers of irruptive cies does not establish clearly few species in North America 1890 and 1891, a group of 60- species such as purple finch- ing on the abundant supplies of that live on a predominantly 100 starlings was accordingly buckthorn, mountain ash, and defined breeding territories. es, red- and white-winged An intriguing consequence of fruit diet, and in occasional imported by Schieffelin and crossbills, and common and cedar berries, along with the cases, run the risk of intoxi- released in New York’s Central squashed remnants of a bum- this pattern is that the bird has hoary redpolls, proved to be no true song since it has no cation when overripe berries Park. In the 120 years since depressingly accurate. Even per crabapple crop. have begun to ferment! that fateful day, the starlings’ On one occasion in mid- need to defend its turf. It’s hard the American goldfinches, to imagine a more stunning European starling flocks population growth has been of our regular customers at the February, an immense mixed have also been in evidence biblical proportions to the point flock of American robins contrast to such resident spe- nyjer feeders earlier in the win- cies as the Northern cardinal around the community, with that in 2008, the U.S. govern- ter, departed the scene, reap- and Bohemian waxwings had groups of 20-30 noisy birds ment took the dramatic step of gathered along the periph- and the black-capped chicka- pearing on only a few occa- dee which, as I write on the periodically invading our gar- trapping, poisoning or shoot- sions (one of them Valentine’s ery of the Pine Hill Woods den to attack the remnants of the ing 1.7 million of the birds in in Rockcliffe, extending from cusp of the breeding season in Day when no fewer than a March, are in full throat from mountain ash berries. Whatever the largest cull in history. dozen descended for a fleeting the Sussex Drive border all their virtues in removing slugs the way up Princess Avenue. dawn to dusk, staking out their The Art of the Bird Count: moment), and in each case, territories and (presumably!) and other undesirables from Estimating the number of birds making a hasty exit. Another favourite haunt for our lawns, starlings have a the Bohemian waxwings was driving off all interlopers. in a sizeable flock is a tricky The Bohemian is distin- richly deserved reputation as business, and the enthusiastic guishable from its close cousin noisy, unattractive avian pests. birder may frequently be tempt- the cedar waxwing by three With an estimated population ed to adopt the fisherman’s readily visible differences in of 200 million, they are now legendary tendency to wild their markings: among the most numerous exaggeration. The common • The Bohemian has a promi- songbirds in North America, sense method recommended nent rusty reddish patch under and just how they got here is a by ornithologists begins with a its tail which the cedar wax- fascinating story. “Blocking” process. (You can wing lacks; In 1890, a devotee of check it out on the Project • The Bohemian’s wings have Shakespeare by the name of Feeder Watch website at www. white and yellow feather edg- Eugene Schieffelin, a Bronx birds.cornell.edu.) ing not found in the cedar wax- resident, drug manufacturer Very simply, blocking wing; and and President of “the American involves counting a small, •The Bohemian is predomi- Acclimatization Society”, manageable number of the nantly brownish-gray, whereas undertook to introduce every birds in the flock (perhaps 10 the cedar waxwing has a lovely bird species mentioned in the or 20) and then estimating the lemon yellow belly. works of William Shakespeare number of times this “block” Both birds have brilliant into North America. In Henry or sub-set fits into the overall red “wax” droplets on their IV, Part I, Hotspur conspires to mass of the entire flock, i.e. wing tips, and yellow tail tips, harass King Henry by teaching if your chosen sub-set of 10 although the latter may be a starling to incessantly repeat seems to fit into the whole almost orange in the case of the name of his brother-in-law flock about 6 times, you’ve some birds that have feasted on Mortimer, a prisoner for whom spotted about 60 birds. honeysuckle berries and picked the King refuses to pay a ran- The process is a bit more up a healthy dose of red pig- som: “Nay, I’ll have a starling complicated in the case of shall be taught to speak noth- mixed species flocks. The rec- April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 35 ommended procedure in these many similarities in appear- the tree tops on River Lane this of Georgia, a birding haven Oh Canada, Canada call of a cases is along the following ance, there are important dif- winter, as I noted earlier. on one of the routes of the returning white throated spar- lines: ferences to help you distin- Our Alberta-based birding Atlantic flyway. On a recent row during an early morning • Estimate the total number guish the two, notably: reporter Dave Collyer has had walk with a birding compan- ramble in the vicinity of Pine in the flock using the Blocking • Size: the common raven is better luck with winter finches ion, she proudly reports that Hill woods. method described above; considerably larger than the than those of us in these parts, they scored 46 species! Spring is Here! • Take a small “sample” group American crow (27” vs. 17”); reporting groups of up to 25 Vicki’s report from a later In the coming days and weeks, from the total flock, e.g. a • Tail Feathers: the raven has common redpolls (along with excursion shortly before our migrant species will be return- readily visible group under/on wedge shaped tail feathers, in a few hoary redpolls) at his NEN deadline upped the ante ing in droves as the breeding a feeder or tree, and estimate contrast to the crow’s which backyard feeders, along with still further, with a tally of 51 season shifts into high gear. the proportion of each species are fan-shaped; black-capped chickadees, species including several new As I write in the third week of in the sample group. • Throat Feathers: while downy-, hairy- and pileated entries. She has many more March, spring has arrived with • Apply the calculated pro- the crow’s neck is sleek, the woodpeckers, magpies, and birding excursions planned a sudden burst of warmth. Our portions in the sample group raven’s throat feathers tend to white-breasted nuthatches. during her stay on Jekyll, so garden is once again abuzz to the overall group along the be shaggy and fluffed out (a He also reports an abundance no doubt this epic list will with house- and goldfinches lines used in the Blocking pro- feature most easily seen in pro- of snowy owls in the vicin- continue to expand in the com- (some almost restored to the cess described above. file); ity, and spotted two beauties ing weeks. For a detailed list- brilliant yellow of their breed- Needless to say, the whole • Wing Shape: if you catch on a recent drive to Camrose. ing of Vicki’s bird sighting, ing plumage), fat American process is immeasurably more sight of the common raven in With the recent spring-like visit www.newedinburgh.ca robins are foraging lazily difficult when the flocks are flight, its wings have a consid- weather in Central Alberta, and click on “Burgh Pastimes” on the lawn, and the mating in continuous motion, as they erably sharper bend than the Dave is looking forward to the to find this and other birding songs of Northern cardinals, frequently are. I have been par- crow’s; imminent return of the migrant reports. black-capped chickadees, ticularly struck by the change • Flight Patterns: while songbirds to his area. Closer to home, Philip returning song sparrows, and in the behavior of flocks of crows flap their wings in flight, Over at the Macoun Marsh Macadam recently encoun- hairy-, downy- and pileated American robins in the winter ravens tend to soar majesti- tered a large flock of Bohemian woodpeckers are resonating months when they appear to cally, often doing spectacular waxwings gorging themselves throughout the community. be in constant, almost frenetic acrobatics in flight, though I’ve on buckthorn berries behind In the past two days, we’ve motion, by contrast to their never had the luck to observe the former City Hall close to been regaled by the honking unhurried, languid aspect in this! the Minto Bridges. On the of Canada geese overhead, the spring and summer when • Voice: while neither cor- same occasion, he spotted and the ducks are back on the worm pickins’ are good vid has what can be described a large bird with a speckled the Rideau River, including and they need no longer com- as a sweet song, the raven’s breast which may have been a six beautiful common golden- pete for a diminishing supply sonorous, low-pitched gronk Northern Flicker. The regu- eye plying the waters directly of winter berries. is perhaps less grating than the lars at “Phil’s Avian Bistro” at across the street from our front No discussion of bird flocks crow’s familiar nasal caw; Thomas and Alexander Streets door. Ah spring! is complete without mention of • Behaviour: as mentioned have included black-capped If you’re interested in ventur- the ubiquitous American crow earlier, the raven is a much chickadees, Northern caring beyond our neighbourhood population which is a year- more solitary creature than the dinals, and much to Philip’s to take full advantage of the round fixture in our part of crow, which favours the com- delight, groups of American approaching season when the the world. Crows, along with pany of large flocks. goldfinches turning up to sam- avian world comes alive again common ravens, jack daws, Reports from Our Readers: Photo: Mike Leveillé ple the pickins at his new nyjer in our area, you may want jays, magpies and rooks, are We’re delighted to have a new Northern saw whet owl. feeder. Like Amy Jane, Philip check out the Ottawa Field members of the avian family birding reporter on our roster has also encountered a bold red Naturalists Club website Corvidae, a group noted for its for this issue, and a talented off St. Laurent Blvd., Mike fox in the course of his ram- which includes a list of the top intelligence, long memories, wildlife photographer in the Leveillé and his team of stu- bles, and surmises that there is birding locations in the region, sociability and problem-solv- bargain! My neighbor Amy dent naturalists at St. Laurent once again an active den in the as well as links to Mapquest to ing abilities, (though decid- Jane Lawes spotted a large Academy have been enjoying Pine Hill Woods. As the warm help you get there: www.ofnc. edly not for its dulcet singing group of cedar waxwings in the presence of an American spring weather arrived in mid- ca/birding/. tones!) Crows are ubiquitous the course of a dog walk along robin which has overwintered March, he heard the familiar is our community, but perhaps the Ottawa River, (as well as at the Marsh, along with such nowhere so raucous a pres- an apparently camera-loving regulars as juncos, American ence as in the area of Pine Hill red fox which posed for a mar- goldfinches, black-capped Woods, where noisy groups velous photo). Amy has also chickadees, Northern car- can often be found mobbing a noticed the dearth of winter dinals, and hairy-, downy- hapless great-horned owl or finches and the corresponding and pileated woodpeckers. other natural enemy. increase in the American robin A Northern saw whet owl The crow’s close cousin, the population in recent months. recently turned up at the Marsh common raven, is a far more Her window sill on River Lane and was apparently unper- solitary creature, often spot- has been hopping with house turbed by the excited chatted alone or in pairs. In recent sparrows, white-breasted ter of 4 chickadees, 2 jun- months, a raven family has nuthatches and black-capped cos, a female cardinal and inhabited the area around the chickadees, while a pileated an American goldfinch, all Rockcliffe Park Pavilion over- woodpecker has been at work expressing their displeasure at looking the Ottawa River, and on a tree in her back yard. Amy its presence. we frequently hear its deep- has also spotted the groups of Our roving reporter Vicki throated gronk in the course Bohemian waxwings which Metcalfe is currently enjoying of our dog walks in the area. have periodically gathered in her annual winter pilgrimage While crows and ravens have to Jekyll Island off the coast Page 36 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 service. Offer is good until the Apostle Anglican Church. Road. See article on page 22. June 30. 2345 Alta Vista Drive. 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SPEAKER’S LUNCH at the April 13-14, 7:30 pm ECO EXPO Ottawa healthy ing a Level-I clinic on April Thu., May 17, 5:30 pm Rockcliffe Park Community ANJALI AND COMPANY living show at the RA Centre, 28th and a Level-II clinic Hall ,380 Springfield Rd. Julie PRESENT a celebration of 2451 Riverside Drive. April 29th at the RA Centre in PROFESSIONAL Jacobson, the wife of the U.S. Vasant, the Indian spring fes- Admission by donation. Free Ottawa. New recruits always COCKTAIL PARTY at the ambassador, will speak about tival, here in Ottawa at Arts parking. ecoexpo.ca. welcome. Please call George Governor’s Walk Retirement a “Day in my Life” and her Court (2 Daly). See article on Findley at 613-722-2620 for Residence, with music by work as a volunteer. Tickets page 26. Sat., April 21, 11am - 1 pm more information and to reg- the Manotck String Quartet. ($20) are available at 360 EARTH DAY CLEANUP at ister. Call 613-564-9255 or email Springfield Rd and should be Sat., April 14, 10 am - 6 pm New Edinburgh House, 255 [email protected]. purchased by April 3. Sun., April 15, noon - 5 pm MacKay Street. See article on May Events Sat., May 26, 10 am - 2 pm ANNUAL SPRING BOOK page 19. Thu., April 12, 7 - 8:30 pm SALE at the Rockcliffe Park Sat., May 5, 2 to 5 pm MAY FAIR at Manor Park SOLAR POWER WORKSHO branch of the Ottawa Public Thu., April 26, 7:30 pm BOKE RODEO at the Stanley Public School. For more infor- Ecology Ottawa and local Library (OPL). ROCKCLIFFE PARK Park Fieldhouse. See article mation contact manorparkscho community environmental GARDEN CLUB speaker on page 23. [email protected]. groups are hosting an eve- Sat., April 14 and Sun., series. Virginia Vince of ning presentation at Ashbury April 15 Bloomfields Flowers shares Fri., May 11, 7 pm Sun., May 27, 8 am College called Investing in SWING INTO SPRING ideas and techniques for FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE at NEW EDINBURGH Home Solar Power - How to CONCERT - Celadon Salon creating colourful contain- Memorial Hall, 39 Dufferin CHEERING STATION at Profit from the Ontario Green & Spa is pleased to sponsor ers for Spring and Summer. Road. See article on page 22. the Stanley Park Fieldhouse. Energy Act. See article on Kim Kaskiw, local jazz singer. Demonstration arrange- Come cheer on the runners! page 4. voice teacher and CELADON ments to be raffled off. 380 Sat., May 12, 10 am to 1 pm hair stylist, at her upcom- Springfield Road. Visitors May 30 - June 3 Fri., April 13, 7 pm PARK AND RIVERBANK ing concert at the NAC’s 4th $7; annual membership CLEANUP - Meet at Stanley OTTAWA CHILDREN’S FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE at Stage. Tickets are still only $35 (single), $50 (couple). Park Fieldhouse. Dress for FESTIVAL at Lebreton Flats Memorial Hall, 39 Dufferin $20, available from the NAC Information: Frances Phillips. mucky conditions and bring Park. Visit ottawachildrensfes- Road. A fun-filled evening of box office and every ticket Tel: 613 745 2551. work gloves if you have them. tival.ca for more details. wacky and wonderful anima- holder is entitled to 15% off See article on page 31. tion from the NFB in a pro- a CELADON spa or salon Sun., April 29, 3 pm Upcoming CHOIR: Carmina Burana Sat., May 12, 8 am to 4 pm Sun., Jun 3, 4 pm by Carl Orff. Joint concert ANNUAL PLANT SALE at CCCC ANNUAL GENERAL presented by Ottawa Brahms Stanley Park Fieldhouse. See MEETING Location to be Choir and Harmonia Choir of article on page 23. Ottawa with guest choir Cross determined. See article on Town Youth Chorus under the Sat., May 12, 10 am to 4 pm page 19. direction of Kurt Ala-Kantti, June 8 & 8 accompanied by two pianos LOCAVORE ARTISAN and percussion. St. Thomas FOOD FAIR (LAFF) at SAVE THE DATES: The 51st Memorial Hall, 39 Dufferin Annual IODE House and Garden Tour. This year’s tour will feature nine homes in Sandy Hill. Tickets: $30 available mid April. For more info: laurentian.iode.ca or call 613- 842-5304. Sat., June 16, 2 - 3:30 pm STRAWBERRY SOCIAL at the Governor’s Walk Retirement Residence, with music by Bill Luxton and the Grey Jazz Combo. Call 613-564-9255 or email [email protected]. April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 37 I soon gave up my mission as a lost cause. Sophie and Her Pups Their first home was our big Easter Services By Derrick Fuller linen closet, and Sophie was a It all started last fall, when devoted mother. Once the pups ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN Palm Sunday, April 1 Suzanne’s friend Roger called could walk we gave them a 10:30 am Worship Service to say he had found a dog on bedroom, then a second bed- CHURCH the First Nations Reserve in room. Then we began carrying 82 Kent Street (at Easter Sunday, April 8 Maniwaki. A gas station atten- them downstairs so they could Wellington) 10:30 am Easter Sunday dant had told him about a stray have the fun of running up 613-232-9042, www. Communion Service dog she had discovered in the again. They loved their first StAndrewsOttawa.ca. ST. LUKE LUTHERAN field behind the station. For short visits to the front gar- Good Friday, April 6 CHURCH three days, she had been taking den—and so did our neigh- 11 am. A service of music 326 MacKay Street it food but it was unable to eat bours. The front lawn out- and readings. www.saintlukelutheran.ca because it had a snout full of ings proved a great marketing strategy. Word-of-mouth soon Easter Sunday, April 8 Maundy Thursday, April 5, porcupine quills. Sophie has settled into her found them all good homes. 11:00 am Celebrating the 7:30 pm Roger estimated that the dog new home in the Burgh. Resurrection! had over 150 quills in its snout. Three of the pups are still in Good Friday, April 6 He and a friend pulled them of umbilical cord. Then she the neighbourhood: Kimo with ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S 10:30 am licked each puppy clean and out. Suzanne and I agreed that Julie Nightingale in Lindenlea; CHURCH Easter Sunday, April 8 Roger could bring the dog to us nudged it into nursing position, Bentley with Maggie and Jeff 125 MacKay Street just in time for the next puppy SonRise Service 7:30 am temporarily until he could find Smith on Stanley; and Chase Palm Sunday, April 1 Easter Breakfast 8:45 am her a home, but the moment to arrive. with Heather Matthews and Interestingly only the first 8:15 am Holy Communion Worship Service 10:30 am we saw her it was love at first Harvey on Union. 10:30 am Holy Eucharist sight. puppy was golden. I expected a After a stressful half-year, ST. JOHN LUTHERAN When I got home from work lot of variety and imagined that Sophie is a new dog: rested Maundy Thursday, April 5 CHURCH that first day, she immediately if I watched closely, I would and active and on the lookout 7:30 pm. Holy Eucharist and 270 Crichton Street came to greet me with tail wag- be able to keep track of their for squirrels. She loves to run Stripping of the Altar Maundy Thursday, April 5 ging. My first question was... birth order by their markings. into her puppies in the park but Good Friday, April 6 7:30 pm. Worship Service “What’s his name?” to which But as the remaining eight pup- always gives them a nip and a 10 am. Good Friday Liturgy Suzanne replied... “C’est une pies were all born black with cuff to make sure they mind Good Friday, April 6 very little to distinguish them, their manners. Easter Sunday, April 8 11 am. Worship Service fille.” (It’s a girl) I thought 8:15 am Holy Communion I heard her say “Sophie,” so 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Easter Sunday, April 8 Sophie she became. Our best 8:00 am Devotions guess is that she’s part Labrador MACKAY UNITED 8:30 am Breakfast and part Border Collie. CHURCH 10 am Communion Service It soon became apparent that 39 Dufferin Road we were getting more than we bargained for: Sophie was preg- nant. We checked with the vet before we headed to Toronto for Christmas and were lulled into a false sense of security by his assurance that Sophie wasn’t due until mid-January. By Christmas Eve, Sophie was looking extremely preg- nant. She was so big in fact that she could no longer lie on her tummy. Instead, she slept on her back. About 3 am I woke up to find her on my Four of Sophie’s pup experience snow first hand. bed. She was extremely rest- less and kept waking me up. I was about to shoo her off, when I heard a tiny whimper that quite obviously hadn’t come from Sophie. I turned on the light and was greeted by the vision of a golden-haired puppy. I quickly retreated to the couch where I witnessed a kind of nativity scene taking place on my bed. It was quite a privilege to witness the birth of nine puppies. Each puppy was born inside a transparent, membrane-like sack shaped like a sock. I could see them swimming around inside. Sophie tore each sack open and then ate everything right down to the last inch

Visit The Burgh Online! newedinburgh.ca Page 38 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS April 2012 St-Laurent Academy Students Attend Green Schools Conference in U.S. By Mike Leveille from St-Laurent Academy). The students at the Conference RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 words, St-Laurent Academy “His grandfather has seen his met Peter Byck, Director and payable on submission of ad. Public service ads (such as Recently, a group of students fishing village suffer from Producer of Carbon Nation, and teachers from the newly this invasive species. We had a film about sustainable solu- lost & found) free. Call Cindy Parkanyi, 745-8734 or email formed Ottawa Biodiversity some great solutions for him to tions to our global problems. [email protected]. School Alliance attended the investigate.” The film offers an optimistic HOUSE-SITTING Are you Green Schools Conference We all know our planet is in view, showcasing the amaz- DOG/CAT WALKING in Denver Colorado. The need of some love and care. ing work of people from all planning to be away for 3-9 AND SITTING Your house Ottawa students attending We have certainly treated our walks of life. The element plants are also safe with me!. months? Do you need someone were the only students from life-giving planet like a giant that connects all these people Emergency and regular daily to look after your home (pets, Canada. Most were from St- garbage can for too long. This is a passion for protecting our walking. References. Liba plants, parents)? I am a caring Laurent Academy Elementary conference discussed some of world for future generations. Bender: 613-746-4884. and responsible woman work- and Junior High. The project the biggest threats to human The team also attended a spe- ing and studying in Ottawa. they were promoting was the long-term survival and health. cial breakfast meeting with HOUSECLEANING by long- Willing to cover expenses. Macoun Marsh Biodiversity Sustainability is the way of the Manitoba Education Deputy time Burgh resident. Good References. Please contact with Project with the collaboration future if we are to keep this Minister Gerald Farthing references in neighbourhood. details: [email protected]. of the Beechwood Cemetery planet liveable for our children where they discussed the con- Available immediately. 613- Foundation. The marsh is on and for the species we share tribution Canada can make to 744-8449. the property of the cemetery. our world with. future conferences. Attended by about 2,000 education and student participants, this three-day event celebrated the amazing achievements Farewell to a Heritage of environmentally-focused schools, from amazing three- tier sewage designs to organic Hero: Herb Stovel By Barbara Benoit and Paul heritage is important to every- vegetable gardens in schools. McConnell one, and is not some abstract “The part I liked the best was The New Edinburgh heritage concern of an elite group of spe- discussing solutions with a boy community was saddened to cialists. He was always keen to about the crisis of the lionfish learn of the passing of Herb encourage heritage awareness in the Bahamas,” commented Stovel in March. and protection at the grassroots Ben Kennedy (Grade 7 student Herb, most recently an asso- level. Through his effective ciate professor at Carleton input on a range of specific University, had a contagious heritage planning issues, by passion for heritage. He was his enthusiastic participation recognized worldwide as one in the NE Heritage Fora, and of the foremost experts in the with his unfailing readiness to conservation field, with expe- respond to requests for advice, rience as a trainer, educator, Herb proved a wise, steadfast, facilitator, adviser, negotia- and much-appreciated friend to tor and conflict manager. He New Edinburgh. authored over 800 books, arti- Herb is survived by his wife cles, editorials and reports on Meryl and children Colin and various facets of heritage con- Ginny. A scholarship is being servation. created in his name. If you As a former resident on wish to donate, please make Dufferin, Herb had a soft spot your cheque payable to the for New Edinburgh and was Heritage Canada Foundation generous with his time and and indicate “Herb Stovel advice in helping NECA. A scholarship” on the memo natural teacher, he was always line. Cheques can be mailed to patient with the enthusiastic Heritage Canada Foundation, but untrained volunteers on the 190 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa NE Heritage and Development K1R 6H4. If you have ques- Committee. This support was tions, please contact Colin at consistent with his view that [email protected]. April 2012 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 39 Ian and Melissa Doherty Donations can be made at of Putman Street are expect- any local Scotia bank loca- ing their first baby girl for tion. If you think you can Easter. We want to wish this help out with donations of first-time mom a healthy and clothing, educational materi- happy delivery. als, toys etc. you can arrange a drop off. Please contact me at [email protected] Birthdays or 613-290-0054. I will make Congratulations to Susan sure that the items get to the King (Noel Street) who Vance boys. celebrated a very special 50th birthday. Kudos Resident architect Jane Thompson (MacKay Street) New Edinburgh resident, celebrated ‘the big 5-0’ in Janet Uren, is performing [email protected] March by throwing a big party at the Gladstone Theatre in for her friends. Way to go! Brian Friel’s upcoming play Births the arrival of their beautiful called Communication Cord. daughter, Ella Jade, who was We wish a belated but very Susan King celebrates her This theatrical farce lasts from born at home on March 15, Happy Birthday to Rory 50th. March 28 to April 14. Well Mark Shelford and Marie the eve of the first anniversary Hutchison, son of our done, Janet. Break a leg! Eve Roy Marcoux of Skeet Shooting Champion in of the Great Beechwood Fire. community’s furniture repair Crichton Street are proud to 1957. Our thoughts and sym- On March 8, Mme Julie We look forward to greeting and restoration wizard Louis announce the birth of their pathies are with her children Pocock, wife of the U.K. Ella Jade when she makes Hutchison. Rory turned 6 on first child, Camile Rose and grandchildren. High Commissioner, co- her debut at the bakery this March 15, the Ides of March! Shelford-Roy, who was spring! born on February 18, 2012. Condolences Congratulations to you all! Congratulations Barbara Elizabeth Rowley of Noel Street passed away in Congrats to Adam Kane February. Barbara touched so on his new job a TD Bank many people with her wonder- Financial Group. Your com- ful sense of humour and her munity minded spirit and wise outlook on life. She was support of so many things in an active golfer, skier, and the New Edinburgh/Vanier will be Canadian Women’s Canadian missed and we wish you well with your new job. Ross Torrie (Noel Street) Photo: Louise Imbeault received MVP for floor hock- Local socialite Liba Bender attended the Ottawa Humane Society’s signature Annual Fur Ball, on March 24. ey from his team in Manor Camile Rose Shelford-Roy. Park. Bravo! hosted a luncheon reception Condolences go the fam- Kudos to Trish Roche (Noel at Earnscliffe in support of ily of Erin Vance, who was Street) on receiving the the grandmothers in Africa Congratulations go to Adam struck and killed while she Golden Apple teaching award. who look after children made Kane and his wife Trina on was walking home from a orphans by HIV/AIDS. The the birth of their son (toying Richard Kennedy and Jen St. Patrick’s Day party in event—attended by 100 with the name Joseph). This Menzies of Ivy Crescent are Constance bay. Erin was the women featured beautiful beautiful baby gets to hang expecting their first child single mother of twin 5-year- hat designs by Ottawa-based out with his older brother for August 6. It’s a girl (per old boys. She was only 26 and milliner Alan White and Jaresse and two sisters, the ultrasound) and the first as a young single mother is Kazuri jewellery from Kenya. Lauryn and Victoria. grandchild for both families. leaving a family with many Congratulations to Bread We wish them a great summer challenges. Erin’s, friends and Roses’ owner Chris of rest and relaxation (get it Trishe Roche won a Golden and family have set up the DEADLINE: May 10 Green and his wife Emily on while you can). Apple teaching award. Erin Vance Memorial fund. [email protected] Not the... Rideau Hall This and That By Hazel Hearsay the utterly hopeless Toronto co, but rumour has it that Though blessed spring Tecumsehs, who once again the stone carver, a Mr. P. is here at last, the neigh- are dead last. It is rumoured O’Malley, was in the habit bourhood is still abuzz with that His (thoroughly dis- of fulsomely indulging in the talk of the thrilling skat- gruntled) Royal Highness, products of the local (and ing party at Rideau Hall in noted for a mean competitive all too convenient) distill- February, graciously hosted streak, is quietly threatening ery. When the time came by Their Royal Highnesses to decamp permanently to to inspect the fruits of his The Duke and Duchess of the Citadel in Quebec City labours, that august royal Connaught, accompanied where the legendary Quebec emblem was found to have by their splendid daughter, Bulldogs are covering them- been carved wildly askew, Princess Patricia, herself a selves with glory as the top with the lion and the uni- zealous skater during her team in the league. corn seemingly in the act of April 1, 1912 sojourn in Canada. There But all is not sport at Rideau plunging headlong towards was great excitement when Hall, and since their arrival, the ground, clutching the Prime Minister Borden took Their Excellencies have lost shield in their claws to buffer a turn on the rink, gallantly no time in energetically com- the impact of the crash. venturing forth to engage the missioning improvements to A shockingly unrepentant Princess in a lilting skater’s the residence. Ottawa soci- Mr. O’Malley suggested that waltz to the delight of the ety awaits with bated breath this being Ottawa, few visi- rosy-cheeked throngs of spec- the glorious additions to tors would be sober enough tators. the greenhouses which are to notice and those that were It must be said that his the special delight of The could always tilt their heads foray was not an entire suc- Duchess, who is understand- sharply to read the writ- cess, though it is still not ably desperate for some- ing. Their Highnesses were clear whether Princess thing in bloom through the not amused by this cheeky Patricia’s untimely tumble to long bleak months of the riposte, summarily ordering New Edinburgh Son Heads the ice was a consequence of Canadian winter. (“My king- that the work be done all the Prime Minister’s two left dom for a primrose or a over again. On this second feet or the constraints of her patch of green grass,” she was attempt, however, a new arti- to Summer Olympics 1912 fashionable hobble skirt, or recently overheard to have san of high repute (a teetotal- By I.M. Roe, Sculler events, all centred around the both. “My bottom is rather hissed to Princess Patricia.) ler, as well as a stone carver) I have been asked to express jewel of the Ottawa River, the sore,” she conceded, stoically The jewel in the crown of is arriving later this month my thoughts as I look ahead New Edinburgh Yacht Club. adding, “but one’s duty is to these beautifying measures from the Mother Country to rowing for Canada this And what better location for carry on.” No doubt Prime was to be the creation of a (on the inaugural voyage of summer at the Olympic “au naturel” diving events Minister Borden’s solicitude new façade for Rideau Hall the Titanic, no less) to replace Games in Stockholm. than the Rideau Falls? The for the Princess’ bruised royal with the Royal Coat of Arms the disgraced Mr. O’Malley, As a diamond sculler, I Rideau Hall cricket grounds extremity occasioned the very carved in stone atop a majes- who is said to be cooling his always await the arrival of would have made a capital friendly pat he was seen to tic central arch in fitting trib- heels and most reluctantly training season with great spot for many of the track bestow in that vicinity. ute to His Royal Highness’ drying out in the Nicholas anticipation. However, it and field events. Like his daughter, our pedigree as a son of our Street Jail. seems as though winter is Well, I guess in a hundred Governor General is a pas- Queen. Most unfortunately, Don’t miss my next report getting longer and colder years’ time, this will all seem sionate skating enthusiast, however, this noble project on the splendid Annual with each passing year. If this like an ancient fantasy. and indeed, so great is his encountered an unforeseen Strawberry Tea at Rideau trend continues, I would not All reverie aside, and with enjoyment of all the plea- mishap which occasioned Hall in June, sure to be a be surprised to see skating the ice at long last cleared sures of the Canadian winter more than a few heated words well-attended event this year, season lasting well into the out of the Ottawa River, I am that he has embraced the in the Royal apartments. as all await with anxious summer! Perhaps this was taking up my training in ear- national sport of hockey While hopes were high anticipation a possible recur- reason for the decision not to nest and with full intensity. with enthusiasm, following for an unveiling of the Coat rence of last year’s alarming award the games to Canada, I shall be dipping my oars for the fortunes of the capital’s of Arms at the Governor spectacle when the Governor and more specifically, to hours on end, only stopping Ottawa Senators with keen General’s Annual Garden General was stricken with a Ottawa. for occasional sustenance at interest. Unhappily, these for- Party this spring, such was raging attack of hives after Nevertheless, the Ottawa the local watering hole–the tunes can only be described not to be. Functionaries at indulging in a too-generous River would have been a per- Creighton Street Pub. See as abysmal, with the lacklus- Rideau Hall remain tight- share of that juicy seasonal fect site for rowing and sailing you there. 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