Serving TFI@glebereport community since 1973 www.glebereport.ca ISSN 0702-7796 Vol. 47 No. 4 April 19, 2019 Issue no. 513 FREE

Saving birds, YOUNG KAREN CHRISTINA PHOTO: one window at a time

Safe Wings’ 2019 display at City Hall of birds killed by buildings in ANOUK HOEDEMAN PHOTO: Blackburnian Warbler in Safe Wing’s care

By Janette Niwa We raise awareness and encourage were last seen alive, either rehabili- rier. Many birds move as fast as 50 everyone to contribute to our research tated and released or never captured, km/hour in regular flight. Think of a It’s a story Safe Wings Ottawa hears by reporting collisions. We advocate 76 left only an imprint on the win- 215-pound hockey player hitting the often: A bird crashes into a window, for bird-safe buildings in the Ottawa dow as evidence and 2,461 birds were boards at 20 to 30 km/hour without remains stunned for a while then flies area and convince building owners found dead or died in care. Our annual a helmet or other safety equipment. away. So it’s fine, right? and operators to retrofit hazardous total continues to grow thanks to more Now think of the damage to a 77-gram Wrong. Despite what many believe, windows to make them safer. With volunteers and public support, not to American Robin or a 10-gram Black- birds that manage to fly away after help from the public, our volunteers mention new glass structures adding capped chickadee. a window collision are rarely okay. also rescue injured birds and pro- to the problem. Also last year, Safe The good news is that we’re mak- Almost all are concussed and most vide short-term care until they can be Wings founder and rehabber Anouk ing progress! The federal government, suffer internal injuries such as brain released or transferred to the Ottawa Hoedeman provided short-term care the National Capital Commission and bleeds, impaired vision, severe bruis- Valley Wild Bird Care Centre. to 743 injured birds at her home in the City of Ottawa are all develop- ing and more. Those that fly away Scientists estimate that one bil- the Glebe. ing bird-friendly design guidelines often die later, become easy prey, or lion birds die in North America from Why is glass so dangerous to and starting to make their buildings starve because they can no longer window collisions each year, includ- these birds? They don’t understand safer for birds. Residents are applying find food. ing about 25 million in Canada. In it because there are no comparable Feather Friendly and other solutions An initiative of the Ottawa Field Ottawa, collisions with glass kill an clear or reflective vertical surfaces to prevent collisions at home. Naturalists’ Club, Safe Wings is tack- estimated 250,000 birds every year. in nature. So when a bird sees trees The bad news is that we’re just ling the problem of bird collisions This is not sustainable! reflected in a window, it thinks they scratching the surface. The City of with a team of volunteers who monitor Safe Wings began collecting data in are real. If it sees vegetation on the Ottawa’s long-promised bird-friendly buildings looking for dead birds, res- 2014 when we documented 550 col- other side of transparent glass, for design guidelines are still not in place cuing live ones and collecting data on lisions from 68 species. In 2018, we example through parallel or corner and new “bird-unfriendly” glass each collision so we can prove there’s documented 3,153 collisions across windows or indoor plants, it does not a problem! 111 species, of which only 616 birds know there is an invisible, lethal bar- Continued on page 2

MARK YOUR CALENDARS WHAT’S INSIDE Apr. 23...... Glebe Community Association meeting, 7 p.m., GCC Apr. 24...... Grow Smart Talks speaker series − Coming Out Workshop, GCC, 7 p.m. Apr. 29–May 4...... The Government Inspector, Canterbury High School May 1...... Gil’s Hootenanny, Clark Hall, RA Centre, 7:30 p.m. May 4...... Ottawa Centre Refugee Action fundraiser, Beyond the Pale, City Centre May 5...... Jane’s Walk in Glebe South: Trees You Need to See, 10:30 a.m. May 9...... Glebe Collegiate’s door-to-door CHEO Drive. May 11...... Counterfeit! Ottawa Baroque Consort, Glebe St. James UC, 7:30 p.m. Great Glebe Garage Sale...... pages 2 and 3 McCrank’s on the move...... page 6 May 21...... Glebe Report Association AGM, GCC, 7 p.m. NEXT ISSUE: Friday, May 17, 2019 EDITORIAL DEADLINE: Friday, April 26, 2019 May 25...... Great Glebe Garage Sale ADVERTISING ARTWORK DEADLINE*: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 GMSBannerAdGRFinal.pdf 1 2019-01-24 8:43 PM Jun 1, 2...... Capital Spokes Bike Rally & Rodeo, Windsor Park *Book ads well in advance to ensure space availability.

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K 722 613.230.5333 GOLDART.CA 2 Glebe Report April 19, 2019 GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE Glebe Report April 19, 2019 3 Declutter your space: the Great Glebe Garage Sale is coming Heritage plaques at the Great more information, or see elsewhere in the Glebe Report. Glebe Garage Sale By Colette Downie ELECTRONICS RECYCLING By Johanna Persohn If you are looking for help and Bronson and Central Park Have you spent the winter watching AND PICK UP sources to locate historical informa- West, including the homes Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Net- Glebe Collegiate Institute will be For the sixth year running, the Glebe tion on your house, we suggest you surrounding the park. If flix, decluttering your life and keeping holding its seventh annual e-waste col- Community Association invites check out the City of Ottawa Archives you live in this area, you only what sparks joy? As you’re going lection after the Great Glebe Garage homeowners and residents of the guide Tracing the History of your may find research on your through your house making piles of Sale on Saturday, May 25 from noon Glebe to celebrate the architecture and Ottawa Property. We have also added home in our shared Drop- things to move out, a reminder that to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, May 26 from social history of the neighbourhood by some tips on the committee website on box account available on the annual Great Glebe Garage Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Acceptable electron- displaying a temporary plaque identi- how you can do basic research from our website or by emailing is the perfect opportunity to apply ics include: TVs, VCRs, DVD players, fying the history and architecture of home. the committee at the address

the techniques in The Life Changing ED KUCERAK PHOTO: computer equipment such as monitors, your home on May 25, 2019. Since completing preliminary below. Magic of Tidying Up. The Great Glebe Garage Sale is a popular annual shopfest that attracts people from keyboards, hard drives, mice, chrome Want to join in? It’s simple! Prepare research for the proposed Phase II of If you are interested in One of the highlights of the year all over the city and elsewhere. This year it’s on May 25, rain or shine! books, laptops, tablets, phones, cam- and install a simple temporary plaque the Clemow Estate Heritage Conser- getting more involved in for many in Ottawa, this year’s Great eras, speakers, stereo equipment, on your home and include whatever vation District, the Glebe Community helping to preserve the Glebe Garage Sale is planned for SCHOOL, CHURCH OR OTHER printers, scanners, karaoke machines, information you like. We suggest Association Heritage Committee has Glebe’s architectural herit- Saturday, May 25, from 8 a.m. until will already be in a pile or box, wait- ORGANIZATION WITH SPOTS FOR radios and radio alarms. For a full list, something on basic architectural style made our research results available age, our committee is always 3 p.m., rain or shine. As always, ing to spark joy in someone else. Get VENDORS OR TAKING DONATIONS? see ontarioelectronicstewardship.ca/ along with something on the builder to residents. In 2017, the committee looking to welcome new veterans of this annual neighbour- ready with all the important items While the majority of the sale is accepted-electronics-and-product- or architect and historical occupants. prepared temporary plaques for all members or volunteers! hood-wide porch, driveway and garage you will need (bags, markers, tape, made up of local residents selling their clarification/. No garden equipment, We have a template available on our 160 houses in the study area with that For more information, visit sale know that keen shoppers will be change, tables). Important note: unless stuff from their own property, some power tools or kitchen appliances website to help and we are also happy information. For those of you in the the GCA Heritage Commit- out searching for the best buys start- you’re selling food, you do not need schools, churches and other com- accepted for recycling. For early pick- to prepare the plaque for you using study area, we hope you will put out tee’s website at glebeca.ca/ ing even earlier. to register or obtain a permit or other munity organizations raise funds by up or assistance, please contact Judith the research we’ve collected. We sug- your signs again this year! If you no committees/heritage/herit- With a reputation as one of the first permission to sell your stuff from your making spaces available for vendors, Slater at [email protected]. gest you use an adhesive label on foam longer have your sign, we’d be happy age.html or email us at and possibly largest neighbourhood own driveway, front porch or yard. accepting donated goods for sale or board and attach it to a stick or a tree! to make you a replacement. Drop the [email protected]. events benefitting the environment, the offering parking. Inquiries are already PLEASE REMEMBER If your home is one of those proposed committee an email. sale is an easy, fun and practical oppor- PLANNING TO SELL FOOD? coming in from artisans, local busi- Make sure you set up your sale table by the city to be listed on the Heri- The committee is also continuing Johanna Persohn is co-chair PERSOHN OF J. COURTESY PHOTO: tunity to help our community while If you are planning to sell hamburg- nesses, charities and others looking on your lawn, porch or driveway. You tage Register, we can provide you with to conduct research in the Phase III of the Glebe Community Temporary “historical plaques” on Great Glebe recycling and decluttering. Vendors, ers, hot dogs or other cooked food, for space. If you’re a community cannot use the sidewalk or road. If on a copy of the document to help you study area that includes Powell Ave- Association Heritage Garage Sale day (May 25 this year) showcase the visitors and businesses are asked to it is important to know and com- organization planning to make spaces the sidewalk, you could be ticketed make your plaque. nue, Glebe Avenue from Bank to Committee. Glebe’s historical and architectural features. contribute 10 per cent or more of sales ply with the city’s food regulations. available, accept donations or offer by a city bylaw officer. There are no to the Ottawa Food Bank. Last year, The city’s website ottawa.ca provides parking, please let me know so I can road closures during the sale; how- the sale raised almost $12,000 in dona- more information about these health post your contact information on the ever, some streets, including stretches SEVENTH ANNUAL E-WASTE COLLECTION AT GLEBE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE tions which the Food Bank, through and safety requirements. Be sure to Glebe Community Association web- of O’Connor and Bank in the Glebe, matching donations, was able to turn fill out the application form for Food site in the FAQs about the sale. will be closed to parking and reserved After the Great Glebe Garage Sale, let us safely dispose of your unwanted electronics! into five times that amount in food. Service at a Special Event no less for emergency vehicles. Donations can be made either online than two weeks before the sale. City HERITAGE PLAQUES If you have questions about the sale, Sunday, May 26, noon to 5 p.m. • Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ottawafoodbank.ca or by mail. of Ottawa food inspectors will be on- For the sixth year in a row, home- you can contact me, Colette Downie, Glebe Collegiate Institute, 212 Glebe Avenue (on the First Avenue-side of the school) site on the day of the sale to inspect owners are encouraged to prepare and at [email protected]. HOW TO GET READY FOR THE SALE all vendors of cooked food, so please install a simple temporary plaque or Event sponsored by the Electronic Stewardship program The week before the sale, sort out be sure to be ready. For questions sign presenting a brief history of their Colette Downie is the volunteer the items you want to sell. If you’ve about selling food, contact health- home and its homeowners. Interested coordinator of the Great Glebe Garage For more details or early pick up of electronics, please contact [email protected]. been watching Marie Kondo, these [email protected]. in participating? Visit glebeca.ca for Sale for the Glebe Community Association.

SAVING BIRDS Continued from page 1 buildings and LRT stations continue and keep it in a cool place (the freezer Local! SOLD IN 8 DAYS! STEPS FROM THE CANAL to be built, along with new homes with is perfect and perfectly safe) and con- floor-to-ceiling windows and clear tact Safe Wings. glass deck railings. We need the pub- If you want to help save even more SOLD lic’s support to demand change and to lives, consider volunteering for us; we take action themselves. always need more drivers and building How can you help? If you find an monitors, as well as help with other tasks. injured bird (remember, that’s any Finally, 44 per cent of collisions are Mini Cucumbers Beefsteak Tomatoes bird that survives the initial impact), thought to occur at residential build- Comes in Original, Teriyaki, BBQ & Sweet act quickly! Pick up the bird immedi- ings, so please make your home safe 99ea. 99 99/ 80 ately and place it gently in the bottom for birds. Visit safewings.ca to learn Heat. 68g 5 3 6un 3 Ibs 8 kg of an unwaxed paper bag, top folded about effective solutions. Don’t hesi- down and secured with a paper clip, tate to call us if you need advice or or in a closed box. Keep it in a quiet, help for a bird in distress! safe place, and call Safe Wings at 613- 216-8999. Don’t let it fly away even if Janette Niwa is a volunteer with Safe you think it has recovered. If the bird Wings Ottawa and an animal and Original Apple Cider Vinegar is dead, place it in a sealed plastic bag nature lover. Heirloom Beverage 473ml

TIPS FOR BIRD-FRIENDLY BUILDINGS For more information, check out safewings.ca 49 12 Mini Brioches 480g 99 ea. DO Sliced Brioche Bread 500g ea. 4 22A SECOND AVENUE • Make windows visible to birds with a pattern covering the exterior of the glass. Pat- 4 tern elements should be no more than 5 cm (2”) apart, at least 6 mm (1/4”) wide, 4+1 BEDROOMS | 3 ½ BATHROOMS and visible in all light conditions. Use Feather Friendly visual marker tape, a pat- New! terned film, tempera paint (reapply as needed) or oil-paint markers. • Create a physical barrier with exterior screens, leaving at least 5 cm (2”) between Jeff, Mike and Derek Hooper, Brokers the screen and the glass, or with lengths of paracord or twine at least 3 mm (1/8” 613 788 2588 [email protected] HOOPERHOMETEAM.COM thick), hung up to 10 cm (4”) apart in front of the window. • Locate bird feeders and baths either less than 50 cm (1 1/2 feet) or more than 9 m (30 feet) from windows. Snack’N Go Saladss • Close curtains or blinds to reduce clear views through parallel or adjacent windows. 3 Varieties 345g Hors d’Oeuvre Asian Bites Frozen 500 g reg price $5.99 • Move houseplants away from windows. Nine Grain “BALANCE”E” Five Bean “ SUPERCHARGE” 99 49 • Turn off unnecessary lights at work and at home. ea. Hors d’Oeuvre Mexican Bites Frozen Multigrain Quinoa “ENERGY” 500 g reg price $5.99 ea DON’T 6 5 • Expect hawk silhouettes or UV decals to prevent collisions. 754 Bank Street • Apply bird-friendly treatments to the inside of windows, where bright sunshine will (613) 232-9466 make them disappear. Monday to Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm • Rely on products that quickly fade or wash away, like UV liquids or highlighter pens. Saturday 8:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm WE KNOW THE CANAL • Even bother with owl decoys or noise deterrents!  www.metroglebe.com NEIGHBOURHOODS E 4 Glebe Report April 19, 2019 EDITORIAL LETTERS [email protected] Glebe Report April 19, 2019 5

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PHOTO: LIZ MCKEEN PHOTO: McCrank’s Cycles is moving on valid student ID, every Tuesday and Wednesday! April 23 from 889 Bank Street to 99 Bank Street (Fifth Avenue Court) 1B McCormick Street in . Hair on Second Avenue By Carol MacLeod Oh oh – Lansdowne again McCrank’s has been in the Glebe The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment says can be dull and dead on a Tues- for decades. On the wintry evening of April 10, on O’Connor and west on Fifth. One Group (OSEG) recently brought their day morning. WANTED: May 2019 Poetry Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2019 developer Minto Commercial and person pointed out that an anticipated Seeking poems that are out of this world! annual report on Lansdowne to the The Glebe Community Association GLEBE REPORT As usual, poems should be: the City of Ottawa hosted an open 20 trucks a day will inevitably cause city and with it news that the finan- is also awake to the potential for new CIRCULATION MANAGER Original and unpublished in any medium house at St. Giles Church with display damage to houses on both sides of all Come spring, we’ll all be looking for ways (no poems submitted elsewhere, please); cial expectations for Lansdowne as opportunities to improve Lansdowne Ottawa Centre federal to break out! No need for poets to stay in the boards outlining construction details three streets, so all properties should No more than 30 lines each; a money-making endeavour will not and is interested in re-establishing The Glebe Report is seeking a real world when they could soar! and the proposed schedule related to be notified. There will be no pedes- On any aspect of the theme within the The Glebe Report’s Poetry Quarter seeks be fulfilled, neither for OSEG nor Lansdowne communication mechan- volunteer Circulation Manager to candidates, to date bounds of public discourse; the redevelopment of Fifth Avenue trian traffic on adjacent sidewalks on poems of science fiction or speculation – po- for the city. No profits anywhere, it isms in the hope of influencing change manage the monthly delivery of Submitted on or before April 26, 2019. Court. The meeting had been changed Fourth and Fifth. Construction hours ems of fantasy, magic or witchcraft – poems seems. The ideas put forward so far for the better. 7,500 copies of the Glebe Report Conservative Party of Poets in the National Capital Region of because the venue was inaccessible. are to be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday on space or time travel – poems about undis- all ages welcome (school-age poets, please by OSEG to fix this problem involve Councillor Menard’s vision is, I to Glebe households and selected Canada: Carol Clemenhagen covered planets or unknown worlds, utopian The crowd was not sizable. to Friday, except for special circum- indicate your grade in school). more and larger events like festivals think, pretty close to the original Glebe businesses by managing or dystopian. Nightmare or dream scenarios The current plan is a seven-storey, stances like concrete pouring. Please send your entries (up to 5 poems that welcome! In fact, anything outside the real- and sporting events – more of the hopes the community had for Lans- a full team of volunteer carri- Green Party of Canada: meet the criteria) to [email protected] 161- unit rental building, with a two- Residents raised several con- world experience, in poetic form. Established same, essentially. downe. But I am struck by the distance ers and area captains. Includes Angela Keller-Herzog before the deadline of Friday, April 26, 2019. level 115-space underground parking. struction concerns: trucks blocking and emerging poets, including school stu- Councillor Shawn Menard took this vision is from OSEG and the honorarium. Remember to send us your contact informa- The property will be managed by driveways, construction workers tak- dents, take up the torch and get unreal! this opportunity to put forward what city’s presumed interests in revenue Are you diplomatic, organized, Liberal Party of Canada: tion and your grade if you are in school. Minto, which does not allow short ing street parking, trucks idling in cold he terms “a new vision” for Lans- and profit. While OSEG’s ideas to me dependable, familiar with the Catherine McKenna term leases on its properties (i.e. no and hot weather, street cleaning and downe, which he sees as a place for lack imagination and vision, and are Glebe and a skilled communica- Airbnb). Thirteen of the parking snow removal, particularly as Fifth is people, families, mobility and city life. unlikely to succeed (if large sporting tor? Are you a team leader with a National Citizens Alliance: Sign up for the spaces will be reserved for the com- a fire route and Fourth is an alterna- To achieve this, he proposes closing events and festivals have not resulted driver’s license, able to lift small Adam Rolston mercial property on Bank Street, and tive. These matters were not deemed Lansdowne to cars and eliminating in success, why would more-of-same bundles of newspapers, and have Glebe Report’s an unknown number for visitors. to be the responsibility of the develop- most parking, giving priority to ped- succeed?), I think that a vision that access to a car and a computer? New Democratic Party of e-newsletter! Preliminary survey work has begun. ers or the city planners. No one from estrians, bikers and the like; installing does not take into account the need Do you have a sheltered space Canada: Emilie Taman SHOP All current tenants are expected to be the Councillor’s office was present, tables, benches and shade canopies on for making money is also unrealistic in your home to take delivery of LOCAL The Glebe Report has launched out of the building by August 2019. but the city planner promised to raise Aberdeen Square as well as a central and unlikely to be realized. 7,500 bundled newspapers, and our new email newsletter! Sub- Fifth Avenue Court will be demol- issues with the appropriate city office. fountain or monument; adding fire pits Perhaps the GCA will be able to find space to count and sort them for scribers will receive a monthly ished in September. Over the next The developer plans to protect the and a second skating rink in winter; a middle ground wherein Lansdowne carriers? email letting you know when months into winter, the garage will tree at the southeast corner of the lot creating a community drop-in centre can turn into a warm, welcoming and If so, email the co-chairs of the CONTRIBUTORS THIS MONTH Help us by the latest Glebe Report is out, be excavated and screw piles inserted and to plant 11 trees on Fourth and and a wall of Lansdowne history. He community-based people place and Glebe Report board at chair@ and giving you a taste of what’s which are apparently less damaging to Fifth at street level and at the east proposes holding fewer large events still have financial success. glebereport.ca for details. Michael Abbey Ian McKercher inside. The newsletter highlights surrounding properties. The crane will side of the property: two varieties of and focussing more on enlivening the Supporting our be erected on the eastern edge of the locust, Ginkgo, Liberty elm and paper Timothy Austen Shawn Menard upcoming events in the Glebe so day-to-day at Lansdowne, which he —Liz McKeen property. The superstructure is pro- birch. Minto is responsible for main- Andrew Beck Erica Miskew you don’t miss out on something Advertisers good, and hints about new busi- jected to be completed by September taining trees for two years. A resident Nardine Bekhit John Muggleton 2020, the building envelope by Nov- recommended installing tree guards Shop local, and when you’re out and nesses to watch out for. Hit the Sally Bender Janette Niwa sign-up button on our website at ember, and tenants moved in between to protect the tree trunks from dog about shopping in the Glebe, let the March and June 2021. urine burn. It was also suggested that glebe report TFI@glebereport Carolyn Best Johanna Persohn glebereport.ca or click the link Gwendolyn Best Winnie Pietrykowski merchant know that you saw their ad on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook Building owners within a 30-metre Minto investigate greening the roof www.glebereport.ca CONTACT US radius will be notified with advice and installing solar panels. Meaghan Brackenbury Calvin Piggott in the Glebe Report. to sign up now! 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GRAPEVINE EDITOR Micheline Boyle [email protected] rates are for electronic material Joni Hamlin Pat Smart OUR VOLUNTEER CARRIERS supplied in pdf format with fonts WEB EDITOR Peter Polgar [email protected] Sarah Hamlin Harriet Smith First Ave, O’Connor to Bank, south side embedded in the file. Daniela Henry Ian Tamblyn Oakland Ave. SOCIAL MEDIA Alex Stecky-Efantis s Jide Afolabi, Mary Ahearn, Jennie Aliman, Tyler, Luke & Claire Allan, Julie Allard, Lawrence Ambler, James Attwood, Aubry family, Wilton Cres. Anouk Hoedeman Katey Thompson Metcalfe St. ADVERTISING MANAGER Judy Field [email protected] INDEX Andre Beauregard, Adrian Becklumb, Beckman family, Inez Berg, Carolyn Best, Daisy & Nettie Bonsall, Robert & Heidi Boraks, Jennifer Humphries Mary Tsai Martha Bowers, Bowie family, Adélaïde and Éléonore Bridgett, Bob Brocklebank, Erica Campbell, Alice Cardozo, Carol MacLeod, Fourth Ave, O’Connor to Bank 613-231-4938 ABBOTSFORD ���������������������������������������7 Wolf Illing Michelle Valberg Marina Caro, Tony Carricato, Ava & Olivia Carpenter, Ryan & Charlotte Cartwright, Sarah Chown, Sebastian, Cameron & Anna Cino, Fourth Ave, Bank to Lyon BUSINESS MANAGER Debbie Pengelly [email protected] ART/FILM/MUSIC...... 22/23/24–27 Avery & Darcy Cole, John Connor, Denys Cooper, Sammy & Teddy Cormier, June Creelman, Marni Crossley, Georgia Davidson, Second Ave, Bank to Lyon BIKING/HEALTH ����������������������������� 8/29 Nabil Khalil Sarah Viehbeck Richard DesRochers, Marilyn Deschamps, Diekmeyer-Bastianon family, Dingle family, Delia Elkin, Nicholas, Reuben, Dave & Sandra Second Ave, Percy to Chrysler CIRCULATION MANAGER Marnie Wellar [email protected] BUSINESS/BUSINESS BUZZ 6/18 613-408-1300 Kathy Kennedy Lisa Wall Elgersma, Thomas and William Fairhead, Amanda & Erin Frank, Judy Field, Federico Family, Joann Garbig, Madeleine Gomery, Second Ave, Chrysler to Bronson CHILDREN/SCHOOLS ������������� 35/36, 37 Melgund Ave. COMMUNITY �������������������������������������30 MacKenzie Kimm Ann Wandenberg Caroline & James de Groot, Hannah Good, Matti Goodwin-Sutton, Olivia Gorall, Barbara Greenwood, Gary Greenwood, Ginny PROOFREADERS Martha Bowers, Valerie Bryce, Joann Garbig, Grimshaw, Jono Hamer-Wilson, Henry Hanson, Tracy, William and Mackenzie Harnish, Oliver, Martin and Simon Hicks, Hook family, Fifth Ave, Percy to Bronson, north side Dorothy Phillips, Jeanette Rive, Emily Vaz FOOD...... 20, 21 Ed Kucerak Charles Weiner FOUNDATIONS ���������������������������� 14, 15 Cheryle Hothersall, Matthew Hovey, Christian Hurlow, Illing-Stewart family, Jeevan & Amara Isfeld, Jonathan & Emma Jarvis, Janna AREA CAPTAINS Martha Bowers, Bob Brocklebank, Judy Field, Gary Greenwood, GLEBE GARAGE SALE ��������������������� 2–3 Tamara Levine Pat Wilson Justa, Lambert family, Leith and Lulu Lambert, Jacob Lavoie, Jamie, Alexander & Louisa Lem, Justin Leyser, Aanika, Jaiden and THANKS FOR DELIVERING! Ginny Grimshaw, Jono Hamer-Wilson, Nadia Porcari PLANNING OP ED ������������������������������31 Colleen Loubser Jeannie Wong Vinay Lodha, Ben, Parker & James Love, Jim Lumsden, Carol MacLeod, Jennifer, John, Owen & Ian MacNab, William Maguire, Pat Marshall, Scott McDonald, Ian McKercher, Lily and Maya Molitor, Julie Monaghan, Diane Munier, Mary Nicoll, Xavier and Heath NEXT PAPER COMES OUT MAY 17 PROFILE...... 34 Jocelyn Lubczuk Christina Young Views expressed in the articles and letters submitted to the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. REFUGEES...... 16, 17 Nuss, Sachiko Okuda, Matteo and Adriano Padoin-Castillo, Nadia Porcari, Brenda Quinlan, Annabel and Joseph Quon, Beatrice We reserve the right to edit all submissions. 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By Clyde Sanger pleased than Peter by a six-storey tain agility, balance and mobility. The Abbotsford is your community sup- block shadowing the street, but he is class promotes good movement habits port centre for adults 55+. We are the Chalked neatly on a Bank Street steadfast on the corner. and strengthens the body, promoting community programs of The Glebe sidewalk placard was an Emerson I last had an hour-long interview balance, improving bone density and Centre Inc., a charitable, not-for- quote: “Conversation, when it is best, (sorry, conversation) with Peter in fostering natural pain relief. This is an profit, organization that includes a is a succession of intoxifications.” May 2001. It was one of the ‘Forty- excellent program for those who have 254-bed long-term care home. Find The board was beside the doorway to two conversations with Friends’ that felt unable to go outside as much as out more about our services by drop- Irene’s Pub and you could have taken were reprinted in Glories of the Glebe. they would have liked due to weather. ping by 950 Bank Street (the old stone it as a welcome to that haunt of good Much has happened in his life since. Ping-pong, pool, shuffleboard and house) Mon – Fri 9 – 4 pm, telephon- talkers and better singers. His first assistant, Sebastien Guité, air hockey are all part of our recrea- ing 613-230-5730 or by checking out Perhaps. No, it was one of the last went adventuring and died recently in tional programming for members. If all of The Glebe Centre facilities and “happy morning” thoughts that Angie India. Peter faced throat cancer more you want to come and see our gaming, community programs on our website Nellis has posted there on behalf of than three years ago, fought it with please drop in and we’ll let you try us glebecentre.ca. the bicycle repair store where she has radiation, and treats every day since out before committing to becoming a worked for almost nine years along- as “borrowed time.” His way of pay- member. Pat Goyeche is coordinator of side the owner, Peter Conway. And, in ing back: since October 2017 he has Get out of your house and come community programs at Abbotsford. the dwindling days of March, I came been putting on monthly courtyard visit us at Abbotsford House, your for a farewell conversation with her gatherings with beer and songs, and Seniors Active Living Centre in and Peter, for at Eastertime they are these have raised some $4,000 for the MIKE ESTABROOKS PHOTO: the Glebe! to close one of the Glebe’s beloved Ottawa Food Bank. Angie Nellis (left) and Peter Conway, owner of McCrank’s Cycles, preparing for a Abbotsford House, by Jason Lutes nooks, McCrank’s Cycles, ready for But 18 years is a long gap between move to Hintonburg this spring New programming this spring moving across town. conversations and our ages are show- By Pat Goyeche includes: Storytelling workshops, On the final day of March they held ing. We talked a bit about the past. full-tilt down the outer slope of Poas review gives the reason. “Angie is Beginner and Beyond Ukulele, Let’s not a wake but a celebration of the 20 Peter is now 65. I interjected, “Come volcano. a fantastic bike mechanic, friendly, We are officially bringing spring Remember Leonard Cohen, device years since Peter took over owner- on, you are still 25 years younger than “Gary’s taking his boat through creative, quick and super reasonable to the Glebe Centre Community training for people with Android ship from Gary McCrank. Peter has me.” He is still supporting Queen’s the Panama Canal and sailing up prices. Whenever I have taken any of Programs at Abbotsford! You might phones or tablets, Beginner Plus a liking for making big moves in his Park Rangers, the valiant soccer club to a cottage on Munche Island near my family bikes to her with problems ask how we can make such a state- Calligraphy as well as Painting for life on April Fools’ Day. He shifted in west London where he was born Nanaimo,” was the answer. There or challenges, she has enthusiastic- ment. It is only possible because of Calligraphers. McCrank’s to a street-front on that day in 1953. He came to Ottawa in 1968, seems a special magic of renewable ally fixed them. Makes me very the wonderful members, volunteers You can learn to Cook for One, in 2006 and back towards the court- just when the first brave cyclists were energy about folks who have run cycle happy.” and friends of Abbotsford who have Two or Just a Few, join a Dining Club yard exactly four years later. Now it is venturing downtown on quiet week- stores. I asked Angie myself about wait persevered and indeed demanded new where you cook and dine together and, off to Hintonburg, next to the Royal ends. (I was one of them, choosing the Peter still has it with a big grin and times for problem jobs, compared programming as well as tried and true. if that isn’t enough to keep you busy, Bank at no. 1B McCormick Street, a Easter weekend.) the reviews of McCrank’s that you with other elective surgery– in hospi- We are convinced our programs will we have a series of art classes: Artful side street parallel to Parkdale and its I asked about Gary, who went off to may consult online at Google Maps tals. Glancing up from the frame, she break through the ice and snow of Mondays (bring your own project), Art market. live on a sailboat in Florida and used are all five star. “Super honest, amaz- smiled: “Inside a week.” winter and bring spring to all. Smorgasbord (different medium/style Why is he moving? Is it because to take Canadians across to Cuba ing service, great prices.” (That was No wonder people say, “Hintonburg Our Spring 2019 Program Guide each week), Watercolour Demystified Amica’s building a large retirement along with their bikes. I was remem- Emily) “Polite and timely service. The is the up-and-coming place.” has been published and is available for and Spectacular Acrylics. home across the road? No, it has to do bering how, in the mid-1990s, he led tune-up was superb.” (from a local pickup Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to On the exercise front, we have added with Ernesto selling the barber shop a group of three nurses, a young doc- guide Karim heading 165 reviews). Clyde Sanger, journalist, author, poet 4:30 p.m. at Abbotsford House (950 another aerobics class to our Tuesday and the new owner raising (well, all tor, my wife and myself on a Looking to the days ahead in and adventurer, is a longtime Glebe Bank Street, the old stone house). It roster and a special Essential Move- but doubling) the rent. Stefan Sauvé memorable cycling tour in Costa Rica. Hintonburg, Peter says, “The future resident and Glebe Report contributor is also available online on the Glebe ments Level 1 class on Wednesday at the Glebe Meat Market is no more It offered the unique thrill of riding is Angie.” And this praise in a recent who now lives in Old Ottawa South. Centre website under Community Pro- afternoons. This class is designed to GOYECHE PAT PHOTO: grams and Services glebecentre.ca. allow individuals to regain and main- Abbotsford’s garden last spring Music and the magic it creates By Courtney Rock of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Ire- favourite songs and delivering over get ready to sing “Farewell to Nova land and Scotland. With close to 20 150 hours of this program each year. Scotia,” because after all, music has a Think of your favourite song. How members, The Glebe Club Choir is a Currently we offer group and individ- way to connect us no matter where we does it make you feel? What memory resident-led program supported by our ual music therapy programming for are in our lives. does it conjure up for you? Music has volunteers and accredited music ther- more than 60 of our residents, as well The Glebe Centre is a not-for-profit twin flames | apr 29 hey buster | may 12 north easton and campbell+green | jun 1, 2 & 4 a way of taking us to places in the apist. This group of residents works as a palliative music therapy program charitable organization that is home recesses of our memory; the song you together to decide on a theme and to assist with pain management. to 254 long-term care residents and played on repeat when it first hit the choose their songs. From there, prac- Participants in our music therapy community programming offered airwaves, the one that helped to mend tice is held once a week and the halls program include individuals with a through Abbotsford House. For more a broken heart or maybe just a family of our home are filled with the sound dementia/Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Par- information on how you can support Excellence.Innovation.Diversity favourite that was sung each year at of music. For a short video of The kinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, this and any other program, please the cottage. At The Glebe Centre we Glebe Centre’s Glebe Club Choir, see acquired brain injury and anxiety contact Courtney Rock, crock@glebe- understand the power of music and its the Glebe Report’s Facebook page at disorders. Marvelously, these diagno- centre.ca. ability to enhance the health and well- facebook.com/pages/category/Broad- ses are often left at the door during being of our residents. It makes us casting---Media-Production-Com- our music sessions as the guitar starts Courtney Rock is fund and happy, calms us down, takes us down pany/Glebe-Report-253453378136436. up and the familiar tune of “The development manager at The tom jackson | dec 17 memory lane and brings us together. We have always known as an organ- White Cliffs of Dover” begins or we Glebe Centre. Residents of The Glebe Centre’s ization the important role music plays Glebe Club Choir invited family and in the lives of our residents. We were friends to join them on March 24 as early adopters of the Music & Mem- they shared with us songs inspired ory program, providing residents with by the sea and images of the coasts customized iPods filled with their www.harmonyconcerts.ca

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raphael weinroth- LUBCZUK JOCELYN PHOTO: susan aglukark | noV 16 raine hamilton trio | brown | noV 10 The Glebe Centre choir performing at their spring concert, led by Danielle Nichols, gordie tentrees & jackson haldane | noV 30 cornwall noV 10 & Vip eVent oct 19 music therapist at The Glebe Centre. 8 Glebe Report April 19, 2019 BIKING GNAG Glebe Report April 19, 2019 9 Capital Spokes For Sale Bike Rally & Rodeo Mary Tsai redevelopment opportunity GNAG Executive Director By Winnie Pietrykowski

On the first weekend in June, begin- Avenue Road, Main Street, Brook- ning Friday, May 31, the Old Ot- field, Clementine, Aylmer Avenue and N 613-233-8713 E [email protected] www.gnag.ca tawa South Community Association Colonel By. (OSCA), in partnership with the Ot- Each community will decide its own tawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club cycle route. Maps will be created and (OTLBC), will host the second Capital available online. The Sunday morning Spokes Bike Rally & Rodeo. rally begins at 9 a.m. with distances This spring, the cycling event kicks from 2.48 to 5.12 km in length, arriv- off with dinner at the tennis club on ing at Windsor Park around 10 a.m. Get Up and Friday evening, followed by a day of where some of the city’s finest traffic training (Saturday, June 1) for volun- and safety experts will share tips on teer rally/rodeo leaders, plus free bike bicycle safety and know-how. tune-ups for participants. On Sun- And yes, our young cyclists will have Celebrate! day morning (June 2), bikers meet at an opportunity to demonstrate some 13 Fifth Ave. their community starting points and of their best riding skills in obstacle head for Windsor Park and the Cap- courses designed to teach them the More than 40 enthusiastic commu- ANNUAL PERENNIAL EXCHANGE lot size 38’ x 103’ ital Spokes Rodeo. After the rodeo, we safer handling of their untamed bike nity members joined GNAG’s fitness I know it is hard to believe, but I perfect for 2 semi-detached homes are all invited to cycle to OTLBC for broncos. The tennis courts at Wind- instructors Ruth Hartanto, Christine promise, spring is coming. We are lunch. sor Park will serve as fenced-in safety Eckhardt, Hillary Kemsley and me calling all gardeners to join us for or a single custom home The bike rally, rodeo and tune-ups corrals to practice turns, bike balance on April 8 for a master fitness class the 25th annual Perennial Exchange. Price $1,100,000 are free. Dinner and lunch are not and hand signals under the guidance WINNIE PIETRYKOWSKI PHOTO: in celebration of the GNAG Get Up Bring your extra plants and seeds to free, but the menu is varied and priced of Safe Cycling Ottawa. Capital Spokes rodeo cyclists demonstrate skills on the tennis court at Windsor Park and Go Program. exchange, as well as your questions (613) 261-4504 in June 2017. to meet a growing family’s budget. The Ottawa Paramedic Service will Our 2017 goal was to increase and ideas. If you don’t have anything Serious enquiry only. No agents please. All events are optional (except for give out medical data carriers for kids opportunities for older and senior to exchange this time, come anyway! the training sessions for volunteers, to put on helmets and firefighters will lead and direct their communities There is no age limit. You can cre- adults to become or stay active by Come to the gcCafé steps of the Glebe that are also free). It’s a weekend of show kids how fire trucks work and along the designated pathways and ate your own route or you can team offering fun, affordable, accessible Community Centre (Second Avenue) community fun and learning. Join us some of the safety features that need crossroads that lead to Windsor Park. up with fellow cyclists to stretch the fitness and wellness programs in our on Thursday, May 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m. the hall with sound and vision to ter- character played its part to the fullest. for the weekend or come when your to be observed around these large For these seasoned cyclists, we have a routes to match your cycling potential. community. It’s Free! rific effect. A batch of Hedgehogs, a Eleanor Crowder’s production team schedule permits. vehicles. Safer Roads Ottawa will free one-day training session offered Let’s be creative! Thanks to the Ontario Ministry group of Swallows and a mischief of cannot be praised enough for a produc- OSCA’s Traffic and Safety Com- provide safe cycling gear (arm bands, by certified CAN-BIKE instructors. For those of you interested in a of Sports, Recreation and Tourism, WIND IN THE WILLOWS – AN Mice provide a wonderful musical tion that shone with humour, colour, mittee is inviting our neighbouring ankle straps, bells, lights) and police Just let us know now if you are inter- more active role in the rally and GNAG received funding to help UNFORGETTABLE THEATRICAL commentary on the changing seasons touching moments and comical fun in communities to help make this cyc- will also be present to impress the ested, so that we can book a training rodeo, contact us at trafficandsafety@ support the program for two years. PRODUCTION throughout the play. These unexpected equal measure. Any production that ling event as much fun, useful and younger crowd with their large and session in advance of the event. oldottawasouth.ca. Additional backing from GNAG’s treats were some of the audience’s can pull this off is certain to enjoy practical as possible. Depending on shiny motorbikes. Parents are encouraged to participate. Community Development Fund and by John Muggleton favourite moments in the show. On the full houses and standing ovations. The where cyclists live, their routes will And what about the more experi- Capital Spokes is designed to explore Winnie Pietrykowski is a member from three neighbourhood partners – more villainous side of the hedgerows, play has so many memorable moments take them along streets like Percy, enced bike broncos in our community? and promote safe cycle routes in Old of the board of the Ottawa South Abbotsford House, Lord Lansdowne The first thing to mention about this however, the weasels and stoats were that, strung together, they create an Glebe, O’Connor, Bank, Echo Drive, Well, we’re looking to them to help Ottawa South and neighbouring com- Community Association and of and the Villagia retirement residence show is that it was a wonderful eve- always ready to stir up trouble. Each evening of true entertainment. munities, and to provide cyclists with its Traffic and Safety Committee. – GNAG is able to offer free fitness ning of theatre from an incredibly the tools and know-how to travel safely. She lives in Old Ottawa South. classes out of each of the facilities talented group of performers who, as mentioned as well as heavily subsid- a group, made the play look every bit ized classes at the Glebe Community as good as it sounded. It’s a group ef- Centre. fort and the ensemble created a warm GNAG has offered 214 fitness, blend of professional talent and com- Jane’s Walk, May 4–5: health and wellness classes, attracting munity spirit. Although this is a very over 250 individual participants for an new musical, this production captured impressive total of 12,840 participa- the timeless, wistful feel of Kenneth discover hidden gems tion minutes of physical activity since Grahame’s book perfectly and it’s hard the program was launched in Septem- to imagine a crisper, more fun and Have you ever wondered where to find takes place on May 4 and 5. Jane’s ber 2018. colourful interpretation of the show wild food growing in the city? Have Walk Ottawa-Gatineau expects to A special thank you to our con- than GNAG’s. you discovered Ottawa’s rare urban offer more than 60 free walks. A few tributors who helped us celebrate: Opening with a musical celebra- sand dune or wondered about one of examples: LRT Phase 1, the social The Acting Company, the National tion of the arrival of spring (we are the capital region’s many monuments? lives of statues, building an access- Art Centre, Ottawa Little Theatre and still waiting in the real world), the Have you hoped to explore the revital- ible city, Ottawa’s Little Italy, Fletcher Pints & Quarts in the Glebe. whole cast became one. The audi- ization of ? Or is there Wildlife Garden and many more! Get fit or stay fit and join GNAG’s ence knew they were in for a night of something in your own backyard that A typical Jane’s Walk tour is given Get Up & Go! GNAG.ca fun and great music at first sight of you want to share with others? once during the weekend, takes about the wonderfully designed costumes, Three thousand people joined us an hour and covers around one to two SOCCER SEASON IS RIGHT the ever-changing lighting and well-

last year for this “sidewalk ballet,” a kilometres. Jane’s Walk relies on help AROUND THE CORNER. appointed stage: simple, yet superbly AUSTEN TIMOTHY PHOTO: community-driven festival of more from volunteer marshals who attend GNAG soccer is a fun league for well crafted. A team of six local artists Wind in the Willows — community musical theatre at its finest! than 60 free walking tours celebrat- the walks, carry a flag and assist the girls and boys together. It is fun, created a series of beautiful backdrops ing the work of late urban thinker Jane walk leader. If you’re planning to affordable, non-competitive and pres- that complemented every scene, and Jacobs. Jane was a writer and activist attend walks this year, consider carry- sure free. It is also ideal for kids of the hard work of the backstage crew who studied how cities work, how they ing the flag and helping as a marshal. all levels who wish to team up with made for swift and seamless scene grow and change. Her work helped There is more info on the marshal’s friends or make new friends. This pro- changes. May 23 to June 27 define what makes cities livable, how role and how to sign up at janes- gram is coached by parent volunteers Wind in the Willows tells the tale 1:30 to 2:30 pm to promote street-life vitality and how walkottawa.ca. and is ideal for children 3 – 12 years of a rather particular and fussy Mole, to design attractive, uplifting places As a highlight of the May 4–5 and all skill levels. All games will easy-going Rat and gruff Badger, and where people feel safe. Jane’s Walk weekend, we are planning a cele- take place at Glebe Memorial Park their problems with pesky Mr Toad. PRACTICAL AWAKENING is a pedestrian-focused event that bration marking what would have (Glendale Park) and Chamberlain The sneaky Wild Wooders add a fun Empower your inner self, improves urban literacy by offering been Jane’s 103rd birthday. To get Field. Don’t miss out on playing this touch of menace to the proceedings insights into planning, design, local updates on the festival, be sure to very popular sport with your child. and a whole collection of other furry Reclaim your wellbeing history and civic engagement through watch our website, janeswalkottawa. Sign up today! and feathered friends join in, filling the simple acts of walking, observing ca, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter This course includes: and discussing. (@JanesWalkOtt) and Instagram breaThwork, yoga, ayurveda, This year’s festival, its 11th edition, (@JanesWalkOttawa). MediTaTion, self-inquiry and TFI MysTical knowledge contact isabela blanchet [email protected] - 613-729-2084 @glebereport 10 Glebe Report April 19, 2019 GCA COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Glebe Report April 19, 2019 11

Doors Open for Music at Southminster – upcoming concerts Sarah Viehbeck Shawn Menard Councillor, Capital Ward President GCA Roland Graham, Artistic Director May 22 – BRANDENBURG CON- Kitchen and Home Accessories N 613-580-2487 T @capitalward Venue: Southminster United Church, CERTOS VOL. 3 15 Aylmer Ave The conclusion of a three-part ser- T @glebeca E [email protected] www.glebeca.ca E [email protected] www.shawnmenard.ca We’ve got just what you need for Mom! Time: 12 pm (45/60-minute concerts) ies, DOMS artistic director Roland Admission: Freewill offering Graham leads a stellar line-up in a Pretty linen tea towels, teapots and tea cozies, Info: southminstermusic.com reading of Bach’s Brandenburg Con- Well, the weather’s warming up and green bins to multi-home buildings 613.730.6874 certos 4 and 5. things are getting busy in the neigh- and limit the amount of garbage resi- scented candles and soaps, new cookbooks Spring has sprung bourhood. We are (hopefully) past the dents can put at the curb every two and beautiful flower pots. April 24 – HARKE, HARKE! May 29 – 100 YEARS OF JAZZ worst of winter and can start enjoying weeks. Six centuries of music for the viola Award-winning NYC pianist/ spring in Capital Ward. The key point is that we have many * Celebrating 30 years in the Glebe * da gamba, from Europe and the Brit- composer Ben Rosenblum, Sam But before we get into the busi- options in front of us and contaminat- ish Isles to modern day Montreal, Kirmayer(guitar), Jonny Chap- (sort of) ness of city hall, I have a bit of an ing our green bin program with plastic featuring virtuoso Margaret Little on man (bass), and Ben Zweig (drums) Spring is settling in according to the meeting is available on the City of announcement. If you’ve attempted bags shouldn’t even qualify as a last the bass viol. commemorate 100 years of jazz. calendar, if not the weather. For the Ottawa’s website for this study. This to reach me at city hall or come out resort. Glebe Community Association (GCA) event was followed by the opportunity to a ward pop-up office, you probably 795 Bank St. 613 235-8714 jdadam.ca May 1 – AROUND THE WORLD June 5 – THE HIDDEN FACE OF it means getting ready for two great to respond to questions via an online know that I haven’t been as available STAGE 2 LRT – AN ONGOING SAGA © Ahnassi | Dreamstime.com WITH LSQ THE CELLO community events: the Great Glebe survey that closed on April 15. The as I’d like, but I have a good reason! City Council approved the project The Lansdowne String Quartet Unconventional cello repertoire Garage Sale and the GCA annual city has committed to posting the Last month, I welcomed my daugh- agreements for Stage 2 Light Rail (Alana Gralen, Brigit Knecht, Lisa from across the ages played by Duo membership drive. results of the survey shortly after the ter Hazel into the world and the ward! Transit back in March. As you prob- Specializing in residential & commercial electrical services Moody, David Wright) plays rags Cavatine, cellist Noemie Raymond- This year’s Great Glebe Garage Sale closing date. The GCA will continue She’s happy and healthy, as is the ably know, I didn’t support them. by Joplin and quartets by Schubert, Friset and pianist Michel-Alexandre (GGGS) will be on Saturday, May 25. to monitor this issue as this file pro- entire family – if a bit sleep deprived There were questions outstanding RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Ravel, and Piazzolla. Broekaert. This community-wide event sees resi- gresses. – but I’ve taken a few weeks off to be that we needed answers to and we just New home wiring Additions & renovations dents run their own yard sales on the with her. I’ve still been at city coun- weren’t getting enough information. Panel upgrades May 8 – THE HARMONIOUS June 12 – A STUDIO RECITAL same day. The neighbourhood comes LANSDOWNE – A NEW VISION? cil meetings and committee meetings, And as you probably know, a story Knob & tube rewiring PIGS Roland Graham’s intermediate/ alive with local shoppers and many Councillor Menard released a “new and I’m checking emails and replying later broke on CBC that one of the Generator installation Ottawa’s leading woodwind trio advanced students (Ella Brett, Dylan visitors and this tradition also allows vision” for Lansdowne after news more than I’m supposed to be, but it successful bidders – SNC Lavalin – Hot tubs & pools Surge & GFCI Protection - Shauna Barker (clarinet), Susan Brett, and Zoe Worrall-Julien) play neighbours who have been cooped up broke this month that the Lansdowne was important for me to take this time allegedly didn’t meet the minimum Morris(oboe), and Benjamin baroque, classical, and modern reper- all winter to re-connect. This year, redevelopment wasn’t making money to be with Hazel in her first weeks. threshold for the RFP (Request for COMMERCIAL SERVICES Renovations Glossop (bassoon) - plays music by toire, and jazz. the GCA Twitter feed will invite folks and a strategic review is slated for But by mid-April, I’ll be back at the Proposal). This is deeply concerning. Matt McQuillan Master Electrician Store/Restaurant fit ups Weill, Joplin, Grainger, and Ripper. to share their best finds or quirkiest June 2019. The GCA was not engaged city hall office and meeting with resi- We haven’t gotten a clear answer about Electrical Contractor License No. 7005472 Ground-up construction sale items. As in past years, the GCA in the development of this vision and dents and holding pop-up offices. SNC’s bid or what power city staff had Electrical service upgrades May 15 – CANADIAN ENCHANT- encourages sellers to donate a por- is considering its content at our April All right, let’s get on with it. Here to ignore the minimum threshold or if Lighting retrofits office: 613-257-5257 Service & repair MENTS tion (10 per cent or more) of their sale board meeting. We look forward to are some things happening in the it was even a threshold at all! fax: 613-257-1844 Equipment hook-up Elaine Keillor (piano) and Carole proceeds to the Ottawa Food Bank. doing that in collaboration with our Glebe, Capital Ward and city hall With all this missing information, Fire alarm installation Portelance (mezzo-soprano) present We will aim to beat our $12,000 total neighbouring community associa- these days. I put forward a notice of motion on email: [email protected] Condominiums an all- Canadian program for piano from the rainy 2018 sale with our fin- tions. March 27 to ask the city’s auditor, ESA Registered, Insured & Qualified Garage/warehouse and voice by Mozetich, Donkin, and gers crossed for better weather. TWO IMPORTANT MOTIONS FOR Ken Hughes, to look into the procure- Gummer. The GCA membership drive SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE ment process. At the time of writing www.mcquillanelectric.ca occurs throughout the month of May. The GCA has a gap in its exec- I will be presenting two important this, we’re still a week and a half away Dedicated GCA volunteers will be utive: we need a communications motions to help address the threat of from the next council meeting, so we canvassing the neighbourhood and chair. If you’re interested in chairing climate change and to make Ottawa a shall see what happens. But it’s clear inviting households to join the GCA the Communications Committee or more sustainable city at the April 16 that this isn’t an issue that’s going to for $10. Memberships are also avail- supporting the GCA in its communi- meeting of the Standing Committee go away quickly. able online. This modest membership cations efforts through social media on Environmental Protection, Water fee per household supports GCA and/or our e-newsletter, please get in and Waste Management (“Environ- TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CALMING operations and monthly meetings, touch – we need your help! The GCA ment Committee” for short). As many will know, each ward has advocacy activities, special pro- Annual General Meeting will be in First, I will be moving to declare a Temporary Traffic Calming (TTC) jects and community actions like last June and if you’re interested in learn- climate change an emergency. Many budget. This can be used at the discre- year’s Old Home Earth Day Event, ing about other vacancies that may be cities throughout Canada have already tion of the councillor to install speed all candidates’ debates and commun- open to join the board, please contact taken this step. It’s important that we signs, flex stakes, road paintings and ity consultations. Members receive a June Creelman via email at vp@gle- acknowledge the existential threat a number of other traffic calming monthly newsletter with updates on beca.ca. posed by climate change. The city’s measures. They’re temporary, because the association’s activities and other thinking needs to change: we need to they’re installed each year, but often relevant information. JOIN US! make environmental considerations removed in the winter. As always, everyone is welcome to a top priority in city decision-mak- In the coming months, you’ll start BANK STREET HEIGHT AND join us at our monthly meetings. We ing and this is the first step towards to see these measures come back. CHARACTER STUDY meet the fourth Tuesday of the month shifting city hall’s attitude towards First, you may see more road mark- The city invited residents to attend at 7 p.m. at the Glebe Community climate change and environmental ings painted and later in the spring, an open house on February 21 to learn Centre. Follow us on Twitter @gle- degradation. the city will start installing flex stakes more about the Planning Study. The beca or be in touch by email gca@ Second, I will be moving that we and speed boards that display the “As We Heard It” report from this glebeca.ca. delay introducing non-biodegradable speed of cars as they travel along a AT ’SGATHER NEXT-TO-THE-GLEBE BREWERY & KITCHEN plastic bags into the green bin pro- street. 37 Flora at Bank florahallbrewing.ca gram until more study is done. This In the last week, we’ve heard from was a hasty and ill-conceived meas- a number of residents who have sug- ure introduced last year and it’s not gestions for where some new TTC the right move for a city that takes measures should be placed. Some of its responsibilities for environmental these may not happen during the first protection and waste management round of installations, but don’t worry, seriously. It’s a costly manoeuver that more will be done later in the spring will lead to compost contaminated and into the summer, so we can keep with bits of plastic. working on more and more ways to Don’t get me wrong; Ottawa needs make Capital Ward the safest ward in to improve the participation rate in the the city. green bin program, but there are much That’s about it for now. As always, better ways to do that. We can roll out thank you for choosing me to repre- better education campaigns, introduce sent the people of Capital Ward.

www.glebereport.ca 12 Glebe Report April 19, 2019 GLEBE GLEBOUS & COMICUS Glebe Report April 19, 2019 13 Thirty Years Ago in theGlebe Report CMYK The Glebe MP according to Zeus Catherine McKenna A GUINEA PIG’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE GLEBE

N 613-946-8682 E [email protected] F Catherine McKenna T @CathMcKenna I @CathMcKennaOttCen Easter Pig-or-Pug Making life more affordable Ian McKercher Pageant erupts into for Canadians It’s tax season, and there are important • Lowered taxes for middle-class mayhem! tax breaks and incentives you should Canadians, with average savings classrooms – an average of 54 chil- The Glebe’s annual Easter Pig-or-Pug never! I never!” barked Stanley, the know about. Our government’s focus of $330 each year for single Can- dren per class. (Don’t tell Doug Ford.) Pageant took an unexpected turn last favourite for Easter Pug this year, is on ensuring that life is more af- adians and $540 for couples, and In May 1980, the Board of Education week when the competition’s master when questioned as to whether he fordable for Canadians, that we are raised taxes on the wealthiest one voted (5-4) to tear down the exist- of ceremony, Butchie, took to social had been eating out every night at growing our economy, creating good percent. ing building and replace it with a media. The popular emcee com- Erling’s to schmooze customers and middle-class jobs and tackling big • Lowered the tax rate for small new structure at a cost of $2 million. plained of illicit schmoozing and even gain votes. “It’s not my fault I’m popu- challenges like climate change. Cana- business owners from 11 to 9 per Volume 18, Number 4, Local parents organized to save the attempts at gerrymandering by the lar north of Patterson Park. Everyone da’s economy is growing and we have cent, one of the lowest small busi- April 14, 1989 (40 pages) school building, and with the election pageant committee. The scandal went knows the guinea pigs dominate the one of the lowest unemployment rates ness tax rates in the world, saving of new trustees, the issue was reversed bacterial when Butchie launched a $10 avenues.” in decades. We’ve also made a number small business owners up to $7,500 CONCERNS in December 1980, the money going lawsuit against the pageant committee Stanley’s denial, however, was rebut- of tax changes to support Canadians a year. Several articles focused on the City towards renovations. alleging a severe case of short-term ted by a surprise witness. Shockingly, and make life more affordable. • Supporting seniors by increas- of Ottawa’s proposal to redevelop BORROWED WORDS host-traumatic press disorder a pageant rep named Snitchy stated • This year there will be a price on ing the Guaranteed Income Lansdowne Park. Nadia Moravec ARMX ’89: JUST SAY NO TANKS (HTPD). that gerrymandering was the only carbon pollution and the revenues Supplement top-up, improving wrote that city staff and commun- A full-page ad sponsored by COAT “It’s disconcerting!” posted Butchie solution to “even the playing field” to will be returned to Ontarians in the the financial security of close to ity representatives had reached an (Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade) on Footbook last Sunday without elab- balance out the pug’s unethical din- form of a Climate Action Incentive 900,000 low-income single seniors impasse on the proposed community opposed ARMX, the trade show orating. Later that evening a series of ing. “It’s true we lobbied to redraw rebate when you file your taxes. and lifting about 57,000 seniors recreation area. Community con- scheduled for May 23–25, (1989) at perplexing photos appeared on his the Glebe community lines to exclude For example, a family of four out of poverty. cerns included: no cost estimates, no Lansdowne Park. ARMX was spon- Smiling in Inuktitut Pigstagram account showing more anything north of the park, but every- will get $307 this spring. This is • Strengthening the Canada Pension unstructured grass playing field and a sored by 400 companies (mostly than a dozen half-eaten carrots. “The one knows that’s really not the Glebe part of our ambitious climate plan Plan and restoring the eligibility diminished wading pool. Canadian) involved in the arms trade. By Sophie Shields half-eaten food is clear evidence that anyway!” stated Snitchy, who added which also includes investing in age for elderly benefits to 65 to Alderman Lynn Smyth stated that An article by Penny Sanger and Butchie is suffering appetite reduc- that lobbying is not illegal. public transit (like the Ottawa help ensure that seniors can retire additional time (for consultation) was Richard Sanders titled “The Glebe and What’s the first thing that comes I said. Since I was talking about mun- tion (AR), the number one indicator But when asked if he would still host LRT), phasing out coal, investing with dignity. needed before an updated Lansdowne the Killing Fields” elaborated on “the to mind about the Great Canadian dane topics, I couldn’t for the life of of HTPD among guinea pigs who the event given his HTPD diagnosis in renewables and energy effi- • Helping more low-income workers Park Concept Plan could be put before most contemptible and shameful char- North? Is it the frigid inhumane tem- me understand why she sounded so host public events,” confirmed Dr. and pending lawsuit, Butchie replied, ciency, and supporting clean tech save more money by replacing the City Council. acteristics of our century – the world peratures or is it the windswept tundra astonished. It was only after a lesson Al-Mohst, leading expert on the con- “Of course! I’m a professional. And companies like Ottawa’s Equi- Working Income Tax Benefit with Glebe Community Association spending on and trade in weapons.” under the sweeping sun? Recently, I in Inuktitut that I realized what I had troversial disorder. I would never miss the After-Pageant spheres. the strengthened Canada Workers president Brian Jonah added that They mentioned that each year in the had the amazing opportunity to visit mistaken for excitement was a sign of Did the schmoozing take place? “I Party!” • The Canada Child Benefit is help- Benefit that is lifting approxi- “While the city has involved the USA, $100,000 was spent for every our northern counterparts as part of understanding. This, along with the ing nine out of 10 families receive mately 70,000 Canadians out of community in these meetings, it is soldier, and $800 for every school a school exchange. I discovered a fact that to say yes, the Inuit tradition- more money every month, lifting poverty. debatable whether the city is listening child. remote Inuit community, Salluit, ally raise their eyebrows and to say more than 300,000 children out of As your Member of Parliament, I’m to what the people in the community Correction: My December 2018 Quebec, tucked away in a landscape of no, they scrunch up their nose, altered poverty. Close to 10,000 children focused on working with you to build are saying.” Glebe Report “30 Years Ago” col- snowy mountaintops accessible only our way of communicating. All of a in Ottawa Centre are benefitting a better, more inclusive, prosperous umn erred in reporting a 1988 change by air from the South. Along with sudden, I wasn’t confused or imagin- from additional support. and sustainable Ottawa Centre. FIRST AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL of Glebe Report editorship. Inez Berg that, I encountered a thriving culture ing she was disgusted because of her TURNS 90 actually took over as editor in Decem- and language. Here, as an outsider, expression. Our miscommunication Hugh Stephens wrote that at First ber, 1987. I thank Inez for drawing one feels poles apart from the South turned into a funny story that both of Avenue School in June 1899, there this mistake to public attention in her we call home. us can now recount. Signy Fridriksson, MA RP were 54 students registered in kin- letter published in the March 2019 Inuktitut is the official Inuit lan- So if you find yourself speaking dergarten and 162 in the other three Glebe Report. guage spoken by 35,000 people across Inuktitut in the near future, remem- Counselling and Psychotherapy the Canadian arctic. In this specific ber this: In the serenity of the glacial community, it is almost everyone’s winds, one doesn’t need a voice to be Couples, Families, Individuals mother tongue with only the younger heard. ᐅ ᓪᓗᖃ ᑦ ᓯ ᐊ ᕆᑦ (Ulluqatsiarit) – and generation able to communicate in Have a nice day. 2-on-2 Couple Counselling This retrospective is filed bi- English. This makes Inuktitut the with Steven Fick NOTE: monthly by Ian McKercher of the main language for all events such as Sophie Shields is a Grade 12 All back issues of the Glebe Historical Society. The society local hockey games and church ser- student at École de la Salle who Old Ottawa East welcomes the donation or loan (for vices. Be as that may, my exchange lives in the Glebe. She speaks Glebe Report to June 1973 can be copying) of any item documenting 613-864-5222 [email protected] partners haven’t had an Inuktitut class English, Ukrainian and French, viewed on the Glebe history (photographs, maps, in three years because there is no one and is learning German and www.signyfridrikssoncounselling.ca surveys, news articles, posters, Glebe Report website at qualified to teach it. This shows the American Sign Language. programs, memorabilia, etc.). true vulnerability of the language. Her passions are writing www.glebereport.ca under the Of course, the fact that the language and languages; she is part Contact Ian at 613-235-4863 or PAST ISSUES menu. is so present does not prevent mis- of her school’s creative writing [email protected]. communication. During the first few program and has published poems COMPLETE PROPERTY days, my partner gasped at everything and stories in various languages. MAINTENANCE

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Stone mason’s bible, part 2: foundation repair One is, unfortunately, not aware of As with a rubble foundation or stone this damage from the inside of the wall, I do not recommend installing By Charles Weiner home until the exterior brick above a nipple barrier over a below-grade the foundation begins to show signs block foundation. Nipple barriers are Last year I published an article on be properly ascertained. These test of cracking in joints and through the made for newer poured concrete walls how to repair our stone foundations areas also allow a structural engineer brick itself. It is harder to recognize where drilling into the wall to apply in the Glebe area. (Glebe Report to inspect the problem. In most cases the signs of blocks decomposing when screws or fasteners will not puncture August 2018, page 27). I was taken the degeneration occurs within the top brick has been replaced by siding or any hollow cavities as it would with a aback by the wonderful response that two to three feet or in the frost zone other exterior envelopes. It is a good block wall. Remember, the centre of included over 40 email with questions and at the base of the wall where water idea to have a foundation expert dig a block is hollow, and a hole, no mat- and concerns as to this maintenance accumulates. Higher areas of the wall, down to the footing and check the ter how tiny, can potentially become regime. In particular you queried especially close to ground grade, may integrity of the blocks, especially if a leak point. For this reason I install about the possibility of lowering also show signs of salt deterioration. your home is older than 55 years. If the below-grade Styrofoam® or poly- your stone foundation to allow for In severe cases, especially when salt block is still in good enough condition styrene with a ship-lock edge. These more headroom in the basement. has been used over many years, the to salvage, waterproofing procedures products are pressed against the wall On several occasions, I came to visit degeneration may be more wide- can be implemented and the wall can by the soil backfill and will stay in your homes so that different aspects spread. maintain its strength for another 100 place. Another reason why below- (drainage depth, footings, etc.) could Remember that salt is cancer for years or more. A bit of foresight can grade Styrofoam® or polystyrene is be explored and the possibility of do- cement and it is essential that all com- save you a bundle of money in the end. a good choice is because it will pro- ing this ascertained. promised parts of the foundation that Waterproofing a block foundation is tect your block foundation against retain salt residue be removed. This best achieved by removing all residue frost that can push blocks inward (see LOWERING A BASEMENT is carried out by scraping the lose tar from the top and front face of the photograph). Because stone foundations seldom material off the wall with a small scal- footing as well as the bottom 12” of if ever have a concrete footing, under- WEINER OF C. COURTESY PHOTOS: ing jack-hammer. the foundation wall. Once clean of all Charles Weiner is a structural expert pinning (which involves excavating Foundation underpin When the repair has been assessed A foundation badly compromised by frost. We saved the building from being debris, two coats of a cement-based and foundation repair specialist under the walls in three-foot sections by the contractor or engineer, recon- condemned and followed the engineer’s specification to shore up the structure so it waterproofing and sealing product living in the Ottawa area. He would and pouring a concrete footing) is struction can begin. Once the softer could be repaired safely. like Thermoshield® can be applied. be pleased to answer any of your financially impractical and virtually where from $500 to $1,000 depending foundation on a pre-existing footing so material has been removed, the con- After 48 hours the entire foundation questions by phone 613-915-8377 or impossible without compromising the on the extent of the report. A visit to that the underpinning procedure could tractor will test the integrity of the all moisture from entering the wall REPAIRING CINDER-BLOCK wall and footing can be covered with email [email protected]. structural integrity of the walls. inspect should cost approximately be employed. remaining wall to see whether steel from the exposed outer surface. The FOUNDATIONS The second method used to lower $400. Prices will vary depending on There are primarily three types of reinforcing rods can be installed. The Thermoshield® coat should be applied Unlike stone and rubble walls, the depth of a foundation is called the the chosen firm. original foundations in the Glebe area: rods are held in place by epoxy. Many over the footing, the joint between the the cinder-block foundation can, bench footing. This method is finan- With or without an engineer, I do stone (which I already covered), rub- times the interior of the wall is too new footing and wall and the entire depending on environmental stresses cially viable and does maintain the not recommend a bench-footing if ble, and cinder-block. soft for the epoxy to grip, so steel can- exposed foundation to the top. like rain and frost, have a much shorter structural integrity of the basement your basement is to be finished. The not be used. Again, by using a small The below-grade foundation area life expectancy than the other types if properly crafted. I recommend that reason is that a high percentage of REPAIRING RUBBLE scaling hammer, the base of each can then have a final barrier placed of foundations. An unprotected block this procedure be carried out under benches allow water from the exterior FOUNDATIONS damaged area is squared and concrete over it. If a nipple barrier is used, a foundation may be compromised in its the guidance of a professional struc- to leak in, sometimes in uncontrollable The rubble foundation is a poured is installed upwards until the cavity is 4” horizontal strip 2” deep must be structural integrity after 55 years on tural engineer. Surprisingly, having amounts. This is why I recommend concrete foundation filled with small filled. Regular concrete is not used for cut from the wall. This is because any average and will have to be replaced. their input on an important project either saving the building of a full- stones, usually river stones, and sand. rebuilding. The preferred product is a fastenings used, including expansion This is, fortunately, easier to accom- such as this is not as expensive as one height basement for a new adjoining The stone size may vary from pea polymer-based reconstructive cement. bolts, will not grab onto the interior plish than for stone or rubble. The would think. On average, following addition, or constructing a basement size to fist or larger. During the early The first step is to dilute the product rubble surface and in time, the top of deciding factor is if both the exterior last year’s prices, this may cost any- with either a poured or concrete block part of the century or before, Portland to slurry and coat the repair areas so the barrier will open allowing water to walls of the block and the interior web cement (the bonding agent) was at a that the polymers seep into the struc- penetrate. For this reason, a rebuilding premium and used sparingly. For this ture. After 24 hours, the cavities can polymer cement is added to the crack reason rubble walls in the area are on be filled with the undiluted product. and once it is filled and dried, fasten- average 15” in width and in most cases The most important part in pro- ers can be drilled into it to hold the do not have a footing. The width acts tecting the structure is to address the barrier tight to the wall. as the stabilizing factor. bottom. This is vital and I cannot In cases where the wall has degen- Over time, on average 70 years, stress this enough. Unless the base of erated to where a structural engineer rubble walls will begin to degener- the wall is sealed from the elements, does not feel confident that restora- ate from the outside in. In many cases the work can be for nothing. A rubble tion is an alternative, they may ask 10th anniversary the walls become soft enough that a wall acts like a sponge and even if you that a new footing be poured outside screwdriver can be pushed through. protect the exterior of the wall com- parallel to the wall and a protect- Even like this, if there are no visible pletely, water will wick up from the ive concrete wall installed against signs of structural cracking, the walls base and allow degeneration to con- the old wall. 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rasputins.org Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. is a Member of the MFDA IPC. * 16 Glebe Report April 19, 2019 REFUGEES REFUGEES Glebe Report April 19, 2019 17 Bringing families together: Fundraising evening of film, food and fun May 4 Ali’s journey By Pat Wilson and Katey Thompson By Christine McAllister, Erica Miskew to help reunify these families here in and Pat Wilson Ottawa. OCRA groups have landed Ottawa Centre Refugee Action A close family friend named and reunited one family, and are (OCRA) volunteers have been very *Yonas provided him shelter at the To say that the daily news can get you working on six other sponsorships to busy in 2019! Last fall, OCRA par- refugee camp. But 16‑year‑old Ali is down often feels like a gross under- bring close relatives to Ottawa, in one ticipated in a grant program called essentially alone, as all of his family

statement. The sad and horrifying act case a 15-year-old son of an OCRA the BVOR Fund that allowed us to are now in Canada. Communications PIGGOTT CALVIN PHOTO: of hate we’ve recently witnessed in family already here. fund the sponsorship of an Eritrean are difficult, and the camp is dan- OCRA’s Eritrean Family on their first day in Ottawa at their soft landing residence. New Zealand is one such example. But We would like to invite community family of five under Canada’s Blended gerous for adolescents. He has had in those moments when it’s hard to be members to Opening Doors, a fun- Office Visa Refugee Program. We a harrowing journey and it isn’t over “Transporting” Ali to the Ethiopian towards funding these sponsorship hopeful, a bright light of community filled evening of film, games, music, share the costs of sponsorship with the yet. refugee camp and getting the applica- applications. Get tickets to our fund- activism and caring shines right here great food and conversation with federal government and sponsor refu- Because Ali’s family was sponsored tion documents to Ali and back were raiser at refugeeaction.ca/2019/03/26/ in our own neighbourhood with Ot- friends, in support of family reunifi- gees referred to Canada by the United to come to Canada before they were two miracles! We submitted our appli- ocra-presents-opening-doors/. Find tawa Centre Refugee Action (OCRA). cation fundraising and continuing Nations High Commissioner for Refu- reunited, Ali is eligible to apply to cation to reunite Ali with his family information on how to donate at OCRA was started in September OCRA’s tradition of involving the gees. Our family arrived in December join them within a year of their arrival three months after OCRA’s newest refugeeaction/donate.ca. 2015 by a group of six people who communities in which our volunteers 2018. Here is the story of the oldest here, subject to security and medical family arrived in Ottawa, which was were moved to action by the plight and settled families live. child, whom we call *Ali. (*Names checks. Filling out the forms for Ali only possible because of the goodwill, Patricia Wilson is one of many of Syrian refugees living in dire con- Join us on Saturday, May 4 at one outside Canada are changed.) was easy, but getting signed docu- bravery and determination of a village Glebe residents who volunteered ditions. As they spread the word that of Ottawa’s great independent brew- Ali is 16 years old and he hasn’t seen ments from him was an international of support spanning two contin- with OCRA to help settle a family they wanted to be part of the solution, eries, Beyond the Pale, at its new City his parents or siblings in three years. effort! ents, and one incredibly brave young of five from Syria in 2016 and now 18 Har Tru Tennis Courts even in some small way, their group Centre location, for a special screen- In 2016, Ali’s mother Meryam and To start, an OCRA volunteer located man. Sometimes, it takes more than volunteers to help settle OCRA’s Beach Volleyball, Pool, and More grew to 475 supporters and volunteers ing of Tia and Piujuq, actor Lucy her three girls fled their home in the two Eritrean women living in Ottawa a village. family from Eritrea. She coordinates who raised $230,000 and eventually Tulugarjuk’s directorial debut. In the Afar region of Eritrea, joining many who were travelling to Ethiopia to Ali’s sponsorship is one of OCRA and organizes for OCRA 2.0, The Cameron - Our Fully Licensed Restaurant sponsored 12 families, bringing 37 film, Tia, a young Syrian girl new to Afar people who had fled from Eri- visit relatives. After polite introduc- 2.0’s six sponsorships of close family OCRA’s family reunification project. people of all ages from Syria, Iraq, Montreal who longs for friends when trea. They joined Idris, Ali’s father, tions and a degree of discussion, the relatives of our settled refugees. One Katey Thompson has volunteered Special Events & Facility Rentals Colombia, Gambia and the Central she accidentally discovers a magic who had fled earlier to Ethiopia. women made room for Ali’s applica- hundred per cent of the money raised with OCRA since 2015 and helps African Republic to Ottawa. portal. Through this portal she meets Idris and Meryam made an agon- tion documents in the top zippered at our Opening Doors fundraiser on OCRA’s family from Eritrea settle in First United Church and Jewish Piujuq, an equally lonely Inuk girl izing decision to have their son Ali compartment of their enormous suit- May 4, 2019, and the OCRA Great Ottawa. She serves as co-lead of Family Services became partners in who introduces Tia to her world. The cross separately to avoid the dan- cases, already full of shipments to Glebe Garage Sale on May 25, goes OCRA 2.0. the OCRA adventure, as did many story of the girls’ friendship under- gers of the family crossing the border other Eritrean relatives with equally other local groups including Centre- lines the joy that comes with opening with a young male. But after Meryam compelling needs. town Citizens Ottawa Corporation, a door to different cultures and reflects crossed, conditions worsened and it The documents journeyed with , First the experiences of many of our OCRA became extremely dangerous for Ali the two diminutive women to Addis Avenue and Mutchmor public schools, families and volunteers. to attempt a crossing on his own. Ababa, and from there to *Dawud, Glebe Community Association, Glebe The film screening will be followed OCRA volunteers have been work- an English-speaking relative of an Neighbourhood Activities Group, by an evening of games (growler- ing hard to reunite Ali with his family OCRA volunteer, who met the women Glebe St. James United Church, smashing anyone?) and music, along in Canada. We knew that Ali had to in Addis. The documents, now in Ottawa Community Loan Founda- with a fantastic silent auction. Your leave Eritrea for another country if we Dawud’s car, had to go to Ali in the tion, Ottawa Public Library, Ottawa $75 ticket includes the film, dinner were going to be able to bring him to refugee camp over 650 kilometres Mosque and Refugee613. by SmoQue Shack, a drink ticket Canada. But the journey across Eritrea away. Even though the official sponsor- and enough games tickets to get you to Ethiopia is perilous; we knew that It was no small feat getting the ship agreements have now mostly run started, although we’re sure you’ll Ali would need help. documents on Dawud’s passenger seat out, new friendships have formed and want to buy more. Most importantly, Help came from *Omar, a very across Ethiopia to the refugee camp. Become a Member OCRA members continue to be part of you’ll be helping to bring separated brave man who had knowledge of The roads are nothing like Highway Tennis and Pool Memberships for Families, Seniors, Adults, these new residents’ communities and families together, while building and the terrain. With Omar as guide, Ali 417, and go through arduous country Intermediate Adults, and Juniors! support networks. Last year OCRA strengthening our community. All left his village in Eritrea, walking for and a “wildlife reserve” (read: really sponsored its 13th family, a family proceeds raised through this event will days, mostly at night and off-road, to big animals) with few gas stations. No Initiation Fees - No Court Fees - 100% Access of five from Eritrea who landed in be directed entirely to OCRA’s private reach the border area. This was a very At the camp, Dawud went by foot December 2018 and are experiencing sponsorship efforts (100 per cent vol- dangerous journey for Ali. He could with the documents to locate Ali. their first winter. (See the December unteer based, no overhead costs). not be caught avoiding conscription to Enter Yonas, the family friend, who www.otlbc.com 2016 issue of the Glebe Report for Tickets for the Opening Doors event military service or leaving the country welcomed Dawud, found Ali and sat background on OCRA and its jour- are available on the OCRA website: as an adolescent. the three down to review, translate and ney). www.refugeeaction.ca. At the border area, Ali ran the last confront the paperwork a refugee must Purchase your Reloadable OCRA families have settled nicely Interested in volunteering during 10 kilometres through dangerous ter- complete for admission to Canada. Dining Card by April 30th and in Ottawa (despite our frigid winters), this event? Please contact christinem- ritory on his own at night to cross into Each document was then explained Save 10% with many of the adults learning Eng- [email protected]. 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PHOTO: MICHAEL ABBEY PHOTO: mentioned I saw some other messages the Glebe in their core offerings and to a parlour for services, Létourneau and Greenwich Village in New York Annie Létourneau and Keir Menzies of on the name that were equally com- market share. Létourneau believes says, “I really enjoyed myself and I City,” Thorpe told me. “The Jane’s The Ten Spot, a spa / beauty bar at the plimentary. not. “I do not see other businesses as wanted to be a part of other people Walk experience is aimed at defining north end of the Glebe They opened in December 2018, competition. I think there’s a market feeling what I was feeling.” The Ten neighbourhood identity. It can help though the idea had been coming to for the others.” Létourneau speaks Spot is committed to the best business people decide what it is that they like By Michael Abbey fruition for a year. “Keir and I used to French, which opens up more oppor- practices in the spa/parlour arena. about their community, what makes live in the Alta Vista – Kilborn area. tunities with existing and prospective Létourneau and Menzies are proud it special and what they don’t like, so I met on a sunny Saturday afternoon We would actually come to the Glebe clientele as the business grows. of their dedication to quality products, they’re prepared to initiate and sup- The Jane’s Walk on trees in the Glebe will follow a one-kilometre route that is with Annie Létourneau and Keir Men- every weekend as we liked the vibe.” Menzies and Létourneau now reside cleanliness and an approach to work- port good changes and engage if there wheelchair- and stroller-accessible. zies at the Glebe location of The Ten There really was no choice for them; in Luskville. The commute is about ing with their clientele that breeds are developments that threaten the Spot. We chatted for about a half hour. It had to be the Glebe. 40 minutes. They travel together and success. Menzies ran a Kumon centre community in unwanted ways.” a hidden gem of a path where natural • Who’s planting trees in our neigh- The shop was bustling with activity I was curious as to whether their therefore enjoy using the high-occu- in the not-too-distant past, so serv- Defining neighbourhood identity growth has taken hold and look across bourhood? Where and what does the which, late on a Saturday afternoon, spot in the Glebe (north of Clemow) pancy vehicle lane. He teaches at the ing the public is nothing new to this doesn’t mean everyone thinks the Brown’s Inlet to see an historic Amer- City of Ottawa plant? What about said something about how well things has had any effect on their success. University of Ottawa as a member of couple. His familiarity with franchis- same way on everything, in Thorpe’s ican elm. Then we’ll head to Ralph, planting your own tree? are going. I was immediately curious “When I saw this area with a park, the faculty of Health Sciences. His ing was valuable as they got started view. Rather it’s about people getting Broadway, Craig and Holmwood, end- Join this free, family-friendly stroll discipline is molecular biology, con- with The Ten Spot. in touch with diversity and the “ele- ing at Woodlawn and Monk. The walk to explore the beauties and mysteries centrating on aging. The Ten Spot takes the usual credit ments” of the community, such as is 1 km and stroller/wheelchair access- of local conifers and deciduous trees. Annie Létourneau is in the store cards as well as cash. trees, and talking with each other and ible. What better way to celebrate spring

“Art isn’t taught, it’s caught!” full time. She says they are hoping to JENNIFER HUMPHRIES PHOTOS: being able to compromise as needed. What you will find out: and the legacy of living city advocate tap into a bigger market. When I saw Michael Abbey is a retired high-tech For the Jane’s Walk on Trees You Need Thorpe reinforces that Jane’s Walks • What do we mean by historic trees Jane Jacobs? Art Instruction the store as we chatted for a while, it professional and bridge enthusiast to See, meet at the old burr oak on the are about conversation, not lecture. and heritage trees? And what’s just a definitely says “ready.” The décor is a who writes about business for the corner of Wilton Crescent and Oakland Our tree expert and guide Owen Clar- nice old tree? Jennifer Humphries is co-chair of Avenue on Sunday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. Creative Coaching combination of white and orange and Glebe Report. He can be reached kin will offer his vast knowledge and • What’s native to the Ottawa area, the Environment Committee of the Portfolio Preparation for Secondary the way the establishment is organized at [email protected]. looks forward to hearing from partici- and what’s non-native? And when is Glebe Community Association and a By Jennifer Humphries pants as well. You can expect lots of a non-native tree considered invasive? member of the city’s working group for and Post-secondary Education time for questions and observations. • Which trees are of historic import- the Urban Forest Management Plan. Vanessa Coplan BA, OCADA, MA Come for a walk in Glebe South on Bring your personal knowledge of ance to our region? You can reach her at environment@ Sunday, May 5, from 10:30 to 11:45 area trees to share. • What’s a canopy tree and what’s glebeca.ca. For info on Jane’s Walks, www.vcoplan.ca TFI@glebereport a.m. to talk about trees in a lovely part “We’ve done a walk-through,” Clar- an ornamental tree? see: http://www.janeswalkottawa.ca of our neighbourhood. Learn about kin said, “and discovered rare species our local “urban forest.” Celebrate like pitch pine and rock elm, natural our neighbourhood in a supremely growth, a mix of native and non- natural way. And recognize Jane Ja- native, young and century-old trees. cobs whose vision of cities as organic The Glebe has some unique fea- 162 Sunnyside Avenue 144 Drummond Street 156 Hawthorne Avenue and citizen-designed has been a major tures like Brown’s Inlet where we can influence on urban planning since the observe natural growth and species 1960s. that are relatively rare in Ottawa.” “Jane’s Walk in Glebe South: Our Jane’s Walk route begins at the Trees You Need to See” is hosted by corner of Wilton Crescent and Oak- the Glebe Community Association land, under the canopy of a massive Environment Committee. Our guide is burr oak that stands literally on the Steps to Canal Owen Clarkin, an expert in tree iden- sidewalk. From there we will follow Spacious Semi- & new Walk Bridge Steps to Ottawa University Detached

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Rideau Gardens Ottawa East Ottawa East Sunday, May 5, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., rain or shine Dr. Rowida Azzi D.M.D Meet at the Old Burr Oak at Corner of Wilton Crescent and Oakland Dr. Richard Azzi D.M.D 49 Mason Terrace 448 Bay Street 20 Aylmer Avenue Avenue (end point at Woodlawn Avenue and Monk Street) Who: Individuals and families interested in our urban forest Dr. Kumiko Mackasey D.M.D

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H P A grocery bag for a Rhubarb – week’s food priced African-inspired groundnut stew By Carolyn Best at $23, the amount available to a person INGREDIENTS Along the banks of the great Rha river, on minimum wage. Missing: a carton 1 tb vegetable oil known today as the Volga, flourished a of eggs. 1 small onion, coarsely chopped plant that despite its poisonous leaves 2 celery stems, coarsely sliced could be eaten for its wonderfully said. “They are unafford- 1/2 tb whole coriander seeds tart stems. The Scythians, who 3,000 able.” Towards the end of 1 clove garlic, chopped years ago inhabited the surrounding the week Ann came down 1/2 tb fresh ginger, chopped steppes, were called barbarians by with a bad cold. “I did not have 1 medium sweet potato, cubed the Greeks, a term they applied to money for a lemon and ginger root to 1 cup canned tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped all foreigners. The Greek description By Marisa Romano make soothing tea and I felt terrible.” 1/2 cup apple cider for the people who consumed this What did you miss the most?” I asked, 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts odd delicacy – the “Rha-barbere: the Health Canada released its sixth “Quality,” replied Ann, who usually 1 small potato, cubed barbarians of the Volga” – has given a British obsession edition of the Canada Food Guide buys organic milk and local fresh pro- 1 cup cauliflower, coarsely chopped us the word rhubarb. last January and experts applauded duce, “but also variety, abundance and 1 cup cooked chick peas PHOTO: GWENDOLYN BEST GWENDOLYN PHOTO: For much of its history, however, the new evidence-based approach to ultimately, choices.” 1/2 tb ground cumin Upside-down Rhubarb Buttermilk Cake – dramatic and beautiful! rhubarb has been treasured for its healthy eating. Upon reflection, Ann plans to do it 1/4 cup peanut butter medicinal root rather than its edible But there is a debate that has been again next year, just to remind herself Salt and pepper to taste stem. For thousands of years both ties eventually led to it being traded Although farmers in England had shire, in an area that became known going on, not loud enough to be heard of, and appreciate, her position of priv- Asian and European medical treat- to Europe and England where in 1657 started growing rhubarb for medi- as the “Rhubarb Triangle;” at one time by most perhaps, that directly touches ilege in our society with a full-time job DIRECTIONS ments laid great emphasis on the rhubarb root was commanding three cinal use in the early 19th century, it supplied 90 per cent of the world’s one in eight households where the that pays bills and allows for a com- Sauté onion, celery, coriander, garlic and ginger until the onion starts to colour. need to combat ill health by purging times the price of opium. As a valu- its emergence as a popular dessert sweet forced rhubarb. Here, in the geo- income is too low or too unreliable to fortable lifestyle. Maybe we should all Add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peanuts and apple cider. the body’s systems. Rhubarb root is able commodity, rhubarb became ingredient can be traced back to the graphic centre of Great Britain, where support housing, utilities, transporta- try it once, just to renew our gratitude Bring to a boil stirring constantly, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, covered. a supremely powerful cathartic, the involved in the many confrontations crowning of Queen Victoria in 1838. the country’s main railroad lines met tion, health expenses and sufficient for what we have and possibly advo- Add potato, cauliflower, chickpeas, cumin and seasonings. effects of which are short-lived and between China and the encroaching All sorts of souvenirs and memen- and crossed, trains known as the healthy food. cate for the ones who have not. Simmer until vegetables are soft (15 minutes or so). painless in comparison with other pur- Western powers. In 1789, for example, tos were produced for the momentous Rhubarb Express rushed their valu- Nick Saul is the president and CEO Ann shares the recipe for Afri- Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup peanut gatives. In China, where it has been its export to Russia was forbidden dur- event, starting many a short-lived fad. able cargo to London and the nation’s of Community Food Centres Canada, can-inspired groundnut stew, one of butter. This will thicken the stew. used as a physic for over 5,000 years, ing a border conflict between the two During this period the sugar needed other great cities. Large quantities of a national not-for-profit that works the dishes that she put on her table Add apple cider if too thick. rhubarb cured the fever of a sixth cen- countries. In 1828, during another pol- to mitigate rhubarb’s tartness was rhubarb were harvested nightly and to build health, belonging and social that week. This is a variation of a Serve on steamed rice. tury emperor of the Liang dynasty, itical dispute, the emperor Daoguang becoming available and affordable, delivered by morning to the great Cov- justice in low-income communities recipe published on the Loyola House Heartfelt thanks to the kitchen team while during the Song dynasty (960- issued an edict that comprehensively so Joseph Myatt, a South London ent Garden fruit and vegetable market through the power of food. In his Kitchen Blog that is available on line at Option Bytown for sharing their 1127 CE) it was credited with saving banned the sale of tea or rhubarb to nurseryman and strawberry grower, or shipped onwards to Europe. opinion piece published in the Janu- at ignatiusguelph.ca/loyola-house- experience. countless lives from the plague. any foreign merchants. Rhubarb was tried his hand at finding uses for the Rhubarb’s reign over the English ary 2019 issue of Maclean’s magazine, kitchen-blog/. Rhubarb was so important to the mentioned once again in 1839 when stalks of the plant, which up to then kitchen lasted for more than a century. Saul argues, “The new Canada Food Chinese that it was part of the trib- the Imperial Commissioner Lin Zexu had been discarded. He developed an But if its rise had been made possible Guide highlights the biggest obstacle Marisa Romano is a foodie and ute imposed on the southern provinces wrote a letter to Queen Victoria to improved strain called Victoria rhu- by the easy availability of sugar, its to healthy eating – poverty.” He urges, scientist with a sense of adventure who African-inspired groundnut stew, very tasty of the empire by the Tang dynasty protest British merchants in Canton barb in honour of the young queen comparative decline was triggered by “Now that we have an evidence-based appreciates interesting and nutritious with crunchy peanuts and the surprising pop

(618-907 CE). Its medicinal proper- importing opium from India. and came up with a recipe for sweet the rationing of that commodity dur- guide to tell us what we should be put- foods that bring people together. of coriander seeds ROMANO MARISA PHOTO: tarts that achieved phenomenal suc- ing the Second World War. Without ting on our plates, we need to make cess. Soon rhubarb could be found the sugar needed to modify its tart- sure everyone can put those plates on as an ingredient in jams, jellies, pies, ness, rhubarb fell out of favour and their tables.” fools and puddings. It began to appear has never fully regained its former Ann, a friend and hospital worker, F S r e in savoury dishes as well, accompany- popularity, even though it remains a joined that debate and decided to try ing meats and cheeses or in sauces and spring favourite. This is the season of to cook for a week with the food that Barry Humphrey stuffing. the year when rhubarb desserts will a person working on minimum wage Sales Representative As its use spread throughout the be found on many a dining room table has for his or her table: a grocery bag empire, the British obsession with – stirring fond childhood memories priced at $23. Victoria rhubarb assumed almost for some of a beloved grandmother’s She announced her decision in an DO YOU LIKE SAVING MONEY? Total mythic proportions. Rhubarb grow- time-honoured crumble, pie or cake. email asking for some ideas on how Music. Leadership. Community FULL SERVICE includes: ers enjoyed the advantage of a plant to approach her challenge. I flipped ✔ MLS® and Realtor.ca Websites that required very little care and was Carolyn Best is the former proprietor the question to a group of people ✔ Personal Website ready for harvest well before most and chef of The Pantry vegetarian from the Option Bytown community, Open House & Auditions ✔ Professional Photos 3 Commission% vegetables. Production of the plant tearoom, and a regular Glebe Report an Ottawa organization that provides ✔ Open Houses Join us in Rehearsal (Includes both Listing and was concentrated in the shadow of contributor on food. “permanent homes and support servi- ✔ Market Updates Selling agents commission) the Pennine mountains of West York- ces for people who need help to live Meet the Conductors ✔ Lawn Signs independently.” I meet now and then with their members to cook affordable April 29th & May 13th Upside-down Rhubarb Buttermilk Cake meals. After paying for housing and necessary expenses, they each have 5:00pm – 8:30pm less than $100 per month for their ¼ cup butter table. “How do you manage with the Trinity United Church ¾ cup brown sugar, or coconut sugar money that you have available?” I 12 oz. rhubarb (enough to cover the bottom of the dish) 1099 Maitland Ave. $1,450,000 JUST SOLD OVER asked. They listed a plethora of meal JUST LISTED ASKING ½ cup butter strategies, but ultimately they could ¾ cup sugar Cantiamo Girls Choir of Ottawa ROTHWELL HEIGHTS 1 Wick Cres. GLEBE Pretoria Ave. not do it without the help of the food 2 eggs ages 13-19 *by audition bank and local soup kitchens. 1 tsp vanilla I passed their collective responses to Cantiamo Girls Apprentice Choir 1 ½ cups all purpose flour Ann, who carefully planned her meals ages 10-13 *by audition 1 ½ tsp baking powder for the week. The email I received ½ tsp baking soda Cantiamo Training Choir from her a little later had the photo of ½ tsp salt ages 8 -11 *girls & boys the contents of her grocery bag and a ¾ cup buttermilk sad note: weaned off coffee. Ann was Cantiamo Primary Choir JUSTASKING SOLD OVER JUSTASKING SOLD OVER ready to be hungry for a week. ages 5-7 *girls & boys Cut the ¼ cup portion of butter into the bottom of a 6” x 12” baking dish. Melt in a 350° GOLDEN TRIANGLE Cartier St. OLD OTTAWA SOUTH Sloan Ave. “How did it go?” I asked her at the oven, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with brown sugar. Cut the rhubarb end of her experience. Ann strategized Founding Artistic Director: into stalks the length of the pan and arrange them side by side along the bottom. (The her meals, purchased discounted items rhubarb will cut easily when baked and looks very dramatic.) Jackie Hawley and cooked in bulk. She stuck to her Cream the ½ cup portion of butter, then beat the sugar in gradually, followed by the eggs [email protected] plan and had enough food for the and vanilla. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir Learn More. Hear Us Sing. Join In. View My Website: week, but her plate was unbalanced; alternately into the butter mixture with buttermilk until just combined. 613.230.8888 613.296.6060 Direct www.BarryHumphrey.ca rice and pasta took most of it, vege- Spoon the mixture over the rhubarb, spreading evenly. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes until a [email protected] tables were relegated to a small corner PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE! toothpick comes out clean from the centre of the cake. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes and and the choice of proteins was limited. invert onto a serving plate. Very beautiful. Cantiamo.ca o y e “Forget meat, dairy and nuts,” she Not intended to solicit Sellers or Buyers on contract. 22 Glebe Report April 19, 2019 ART FILM Glebe Report April 19, 2019 23 Special Places – Sally Bender Glebe Community Centre Gallery March 31 – April 28 AT THE FLICKS with Lois and Paul Although mostly self-taught, Bender has taken art courses at the Univer- sity of Ottawa, the Ontario College and dealers, and people who retouch of Art and the Ottawa School of Art The Price of paintings. Art is often auctioned off and in private workshops with artists like a piece of meat. They are for rich she admires. She presently teaches Everything people. We see people posing in front a course on portraiture at the Glebe of famous paintings to have their pic- Community Centre. She works out of Directed by Nathanial Kahn ture taken. The Loft Artist Studios in Little Italy. (USA, 2018) Stefan Edlis bought a stainless steel “I create art to capture the energy, Documentary bunny by Jeffrey Koons for $945,000. beauty or feelings in a moment. I draw It’s worth $65 million now. He owns inspiration from everyday life. I start Reviewed by Lois Siegel five condos. His walls are covered with an image that evokes a feeling, with art. One object is a pair of large Le Grand bain French and about whom we might tells a story or is about the relation- The Price of Everything asks what is clown shoes. He trades art, no money have learned more. Taken together, ship I have with the subject. art to you? Does it have an importance involved; it’s the art of the deal that Directed by Gilles Lellouche these sad-sack, mid-life crisis males “Using a light realistic style, I strive in your life? Can it change you? Is excites him. (France, 2018) encompass the whole laundry list of to recreate moments of human experi- greatness personal or are others telling He insists, “There are lots of people Reviewed by Paul Green contemporary social ills: depression, ence, significant life moments, the “Louisa’s Roses” us what to think about art? Why do who know the price of everything and loneliness, dysfunctional families, “Red Hope” beauty I witness in my environment some paintings cost millions of dol- the value of nothing.” Sink or Swim, as this film is known unemployment and failed marriages and surroundings, and the connec- lars? Not everyone buys a painting to There are many short interviews in English, is a French comedy that – in short, the lot. Sally Bender was born in Guelph and tion I share with family and friends. I enjoy it. Some people buy to resell and with various artists. It’s said that 99 follows loosely in the footsteps of Perhaps not surprisingly, the three grew up in a family of six children am inspired by beautiful landscapes, make millions. Why does supposed per cent of artists don’t have money. such films as The Full Monty, Cal- female characters in Le Grand bain where expression in visual arts and natural surroundings and bright and good art have to be expensive? Does If there’s a photo of the artist with the endar Girls and On a Clear Day. It’s do not fare much better. Most interest- music was encouraged. She took a colourful florals. I hope to evoke art require commercial value? picture of a painting at an auction, about an unemployed chap who feels ing is Delphine (Efira), the sad-eyed leave of absence, after practising emotions of connectedness, hope The film consults with abstract art- there’s a better chance of selling the he must swim the English Channel, beauty who coaches the male syn- occupational therapy in Toronto and and optimism though my work. ist Larry Poons. He was born in Tokyo painting. perhaps because it’s there. I must chronized swimming team. A Ottawa for 15 years, to raise her four “I gravitate towards using oil and studied at the New England Con- A Nigerian lady who has a studio confess I generally give a wide berth one-time swim champion herself, Del- children and pursue her love of creat- paints that give off vibrant colours servatory of Music with the intent of in East Los Angeles with bars on the to films of this sort, not least because phine keeps her alcoholism demons at ing art. She was thrilled to have the and offer the ability to blend and mix becoming a professional musician. door produces 12 works in a good I usually find them annoying if not bay by gently remonstrating with these time and resources to dedicate to cre- tones. For life drawings, I use pen- Then he attended the School of the year. It takes time. But during the completely idiotic. singularly unaquatic, middle-aged ative expression through painting and cil, charcoal and pastel, and embody Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts Univer- film, we see artists producing works Something about Le Grand bain, males, for whom she feels genuine drawing. She specializes in portrai- a feeling of connectedness from my sity. His parents didn’t like the idea of in a day. however, intrigued me; perhaps it affection. I loved her coaching style; ture, landscapes and nature-inspired hand to the paper. From the heart, to him becoming an artist. And then there’s “modern art” – a was the presence of Gilles Lellouche she sits cross-legged on the diving works. She creates art using a loose, the hand, to the canvas; and then to “You don’t pick your parents,” sheep in formaldehyde, a candle fig- as director. (A noted French actor, board smoking a cigarette, while mak- realistic style. Her media of choice are be shared.” Poons says. ure that doesn’t last, bread. Is this art? Lellouche has appeared in such films ing tentative suggestions to the men, charcoal on paper and oil on canvas. Website: sallybenderart.com “Family Outing” His studio is amazing. It’s wall- The film is fun because we meet all as The Clearstream Affair and C’est suggestions interspersed with bits of to-wall paint... finger painting. His kinds of artists and see lots of their la vie.) A couple of cast members, poetry from Rainer Maria Rilke (!) – fingers are bright colours. paintings with a behind-the-scenes Mathieu Amalric (The Diving Bell only in France. “They think painting is like putting introduction to how they create. What and the Butterfly) and Virginie Efira The men start to bond with one makeup on,” he says. “It’s not like is striking is that most of the artists in (Caprice) also piqued my interest. another under Delphine’s easygoing that.” He flicks the paint on the can- the film are male. Part broad comedy, part gentle tutelage and take to socializing ® vas. He’s 81 years young and still rides The finale – a golden toilet by social commentary, Le Grand bain together at the local pub. When the eyesores? a motorcycle. Maurizio Cattelan. brings together a disparate group of coach has to take another cure, she Brokers Diane Allingham & Jennifer Stewart As to the art world, “They think men who live in Grenoble and, for one is replaced by another ex-swimmer, GONNA I’m dead.” In the ’60s, he was famous, Running time: 99 minutes. reason or another, have managed to Amanda (Leila Bekhti), who sits in YA C but times change. The art world is Available: For the next 12 months the arrive at a complete standstill in their her wheelchair and barks orders at A capricious. film will be on The Movie Network wretched lives. them like a drill instructor. But then O L H L The Price of Everything cov- (TMN) First up is Bertrand (Amalric), who Amanda has big plans for her charges. ? ers collectors and art fairs, galleries Streamed on CraveTV. is unemployed, depressed and whiles And she doesn’t read poetry to them! W away his days playing something Inevitably, someone goes online called Candy Crush. 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MIRIAM KHALIL Canadian soprano Miriam Khalil received a JUNO nomination for Glebe JUNO Launching Ottawa Grassroots Classical Album of the Year in the by Miranda Green their throat singing There is a community of artists, the Vocal or Choral category. The nomi- and Inuit games. local community, the Ottawa commu- nation was for the album Ayre by the Walking by a pub at 11 a.m. on a Sunsdrum will be nity, but most important of all is the Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov. nominees Wednesday morning, one would followed by Jessica community of volunteers.” Ayre is a lush fusion of Arabic, Hebrew, expect to find it locked up and quiet. Pearson and the Grassroots volunteers do not need Sardinian and Sephardic folk melodies This year’s JUNO nominees include two talented musical artists However, that wasn’t the case on East Wind, a trio any prior festival experience and will and texts. who got their start in the Glebe. March 6 for those outside Irene’s on fronted by Pearson enjoy the opportunity to see first-hand Miriam Khalil is the sister of Bank Street. As you made your way that brings mel- how a festival is run, from the intricate Nabil Khalil, owner of PCPerfect in past, you would have heard the warm, odic folk, roots and behind-the-scenes details to the final the Glebe. She grew up in Ottawa ALISON YOUNG inviting sounds of guitars, laughter bluegrass sounds to public performances. The Grassroots and worked at Magpie Jewellery in Former Glebe resident Alison Young and enthusiastic clapping. tell vivid stories of community is welcoming and inclu- the Glebe while acquiring a degree in was nominated for a JUNO in the This was the eighth annual Ottawa growing up in Can- sive, like a family, close-knit and music at the University of Ottawa. Best Solo Jazz Album category for her Grassroots Festival official launch ada. rewarding. There are some loyal vol- The CD Ayre is available at recent CD release, So Here We Are. party. The launch united festival vet- Along with the unteers who have been a part of the PCPerfect, Compact Music, Glebe She now makes her home in Toronto erans and newcomers, both attendees many musical festival since the beginning, as well Video and online. where she is much in demand as a and performers. The performances p e r f o r m a n c e s as many newcomers who join the team saxophonist. included Jill Jeffrey, who serenaded throughout the festi- each year.

Contributed by enthusiastic brother Alison was raised in the Glebe, listeners with one of her classic upbeat TAMBLYN OF I. COURTESY PHOTO: val, Grassroots also Those interested in volunteering for Nabil Khalil. attended First Avenue School, songs. Alongside Jeffrey was Gareth A national treasure, Juno award-winner Ian Tamblyn and his features hands-on Ottawa Grassroots are encouraged to Hopewell and Lisgar Collegiate. As Auden-Hole, known as Jack Pine, band will headline a special Friday evening concert April 26 sessions that range visit the volunteer page on the festi- well as playing in her school bands, who gave the audience a taste of a at Ottawa Grassroots. from a kids’ zone, val website. We encourage anyone and she was a member of the National new song that he will be singing at to hear them perform for the first time a baby and toddler workshop, a gar- everyone to come and be a part of this Youth Jazz Ensemble and the Nepean the festival. Jack Pine is no stranger in a decade. Following their show will dening lesson and sing-along circles. special festival! All-City Jazz Band. After high school to Irene’s, as he is performing every be Juno-award-winning Ian Tamblyn Running a festival as complex and Once the festival has come to a she went on to study at the University Sunday night in April as part of the who has released countless songs over involved as Grassroots requires a lot close and all the hard work has paid of Toronto under Canadian jazz greats restaurant’s Sunday Sessions. 38 albums, as well as produced for of help. The festival is entirely volun- off, Irene’s will be the generous host of Phil Nimmons, Mike Murley and Kirk Both of these artists will be on the other artists. teer run, relying on helpers to lend a another gathering. The festival after- MacDonald. bill at the festival this year, which Saturday evening performances are hand in all facets of the festival. Pos- party will take place on Sunday, April Ottawa’s Quality Home Renovations Alison (www.alisonyoungmusic. will take place from April 25 to the headlined by Indigenous duo Digging itions include communications, on-site 28, and will again feature Jack Pine com) is included on CBC’s 2017 list 28 at Southminster United Church Roots, who bring their award-win- production, accessibility, registration and a variety of other performers.

and Restoration Company of best 35 Canadian jazz artists under BEARD PHOTOGRAPHY B. PHOTO: in Old Ottawa South. The weekend’s ning blend of blues, folk and hip hop and greeters, box office, merchandise This party will celebrate another joy- 35; has led her own quintet at the lineup is packed full of vibrant and to enchant listeners. Opening the eve- sales, raffle and silent auction, kitchen ous and inclusive weekend of music, Toronto TD Jazz Festival; accompan- In June she will be travelling with unique artists who were announced ning will be an address by Grassroots crew, and finally, set up and tear down. art and culture that is known as the award winning contractor – ied Big Rude Jake to France, Alysha Corey Hart and his band on a cross- at the launch. On Thursday evening, favourite Albert Dumont. Dumont is Bob Nesbitt, festival founder and Grassroots Festival. renovator of the year Brilla to Singapore, Johnny Reid at the Canada, 16-city arena tour, stopping at Grassroots attendees will enjoy a a poet, storyteller and teacher who producer, explains how significant Toronto Santa Claus Parade, the Shuf- the on June 12. multi-genre performance by franco- strives to educate the community on these volunteers are. “Running a fes- Miranda Green is an Algonquin fle Demons in Cuba and Joe Sealy on phone artist Davy Poulin, whose songs Aboriginal spirituality and healing. tival has taught me a number of things College student in Event Management a week-long expedition across the Contributed by Harriet Smith, long- resonate with emotion and pull on the Also opening is Doreen T Stevens, over the years, but probably the most and Journalism who is volunteering for a comprehensive overview, please visit our web site: Northwest Territories in the dead time Glebe resident and proud mother heartstrings. Opening for Poulin is whose spirit name is Anamitagize- important is how a festival can unite a with the festival this year. She loves www.sandyhill.ca or call nathan gurnham at (613)832-1717 of winter. of Alison Young. Francois Lemieux from Blind River, Odaying or “one who speaks with community. By community, I’m really cooking, watching live music and who has performed for English and the heart.” This title will be evident talking about several communities. exploring new spots around the city. French audiences all across Canada. through Stevens’s moving and genu- The Toasted Westerns (Ann ine songs. Downey, Jody Benjamin and Sally Sunday afternoon at Grassroots will Robinson) are reuniting to open be a unique and powerful perform- Friday evening’s performances, pro- ance by Siginiup Qilauta, also known science and christianity viding listeners with the opportunity as Sunsdrum, who will be showcasing Shawn Menard Explore spiritual law and hear examples City Councillor, Capital Ward that illustrate that law in action.

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©2019 Engel & Völkers Ottawa Central, Brokerage. Each brokerage independently owned & operated. Dominique Milne, Broker. Lyne Burton, Sales Representative. 26 Glebe Report April 19, 2019 MUSIC MUSIC Glebe Report April 19, 2019 27 Helen and Gil Levine: a legacy of music, hope and change The King of counterfeiting: Harmony Concerts, By Kathy Kennedy each year on May Day and this year the Hootenanny will be celebrating its An incredible story the new kid in town Sometimes we start off with a song. 10th anniversary. Singing sets the tone at planning meet- Gil and his wife Helen hosted hoot- told in music and drama Harmony Concerts is still young in Aboriginal Songwriters of the year ings for Gil’s Hootenanny around the enannies and May Day celebrations at the world of Ottawa concerts. But for the second time at the 2017 Can- table at Tamara Levine’s house on their home for decades. Helen, a regu- than Sir Isaac Newton. Newton had that doesn’t mean they are small-time. adian Folk Music Awards. Teaming Craig Street. Our group works hard lar at every Hootenanny since 2010, retired from a 30-year career at Cam- This local series has been putting up in June are Campbell + Green, a but we don’t forget to have fun. Now, died at 95 on October 24, 2018. bridge University. He was famous the on shows at St. Barnabas Anglican duo that offers a formidable indie-folk during our busiest time leading up A force in her own right, Helen world over for his scientific findings, Church on James Street since No- sound made of strong vocal harmonies to the May 1 Hootenanny, we’re also Levine was a lifelong feminist whose widely published and consulted on vember and already they have a 2019 and skilled musicianship, and North keenly aware that there will be a hole influence and legacy carries on in matters of all kinds. But he was ready lineup that could compete with some Easton, an award-winning Canadian in the audience this year. many ways. She was a social worker for a change and accepted the position of the bigger folk and rock festivals songwriter with an aptitude for writing Gil Levine died at 85 in 2009 and who found her passion and her life’s of Warden of the Mint. in Ontario. Kicking off with Sneezy evocative, thought-provoking lyrics three words in his obituary, “… plan work in the women’s movement. She And so, one brilliant mind was pit- Waters and Vince Halfhide, Harmony and melodies. Then in September, the a hootenanny,” were the beginning of was a beloved professor of women’s ted against another. Newton’s mandate showed that they could bring the kind incomparable Jimmy Rankin’s “Mov-

Gil’s Hootenanny, a celebration of the studies at the Carleton School of WALL LISA PHOTOS: was not only to stop Chaloner, but also of blues that Ottawa craves and fol- ing East” national tour will bring him collective power of song to change the Social Work in the 1970s and 80s Actor Pierre Brault portrays both Sir to solve the country’s crippling finan- lowed that up with a packed house for to the nation’s capital. Rounding out world. Levine was the founding direc- during which she advanced a feminist Isaac Newton and William Chaloner, cial crisis and put an end to rampant heartbreak poets Lynne Hanson and the season before Christmas, Raine tor of research at the Canadian Union approach that revolutionized the way the king of counterfeiting, in the play coin counterfeiting. If he failed, so did Lynn Miles. Hamilton will perform with her sin- Counterfeit! by the Ottawa Baroque of Public Employees (CUPE) and social work was taught. Consort on May 11. the English economy, and Chaloner’s In between, Harmony put on two gular string quartet complete with a great lover of folk music. It’s held Helen Zivian grew up on Sunset life hung in the balance. charming shows featuring vocalists American Sign Language (ASL) inter- Boulevard in the Glebe and attended By Lisa Wall This incredible story is the topic of from Ottawa Idol and Les Voix along- pretation. Mutchmor, Glashan and Glebe during the newest play by the Ottawa Baroque side the young songster Jeffrey Li, as If the roster seems eclectic, it’s the 1920s and ’30s. Tamara Levine, How can you tell if the money in your Consort. Simply titled Counterfeit!, well as a celebration of Middle Eastern because Harmony is embracing an Helen and Gil’s daughter and Gil’s wallet is counterfeit? Even with to- it will be performed by well-known music and culture showcasing Ara- excitingly broad array of genres. Hootenanny producer, says that Helen day’s technology, fake coins and bills Ottawa actor Pierre Brault with live besque, an ensemble from Ottawa’s What’s more, while there will never remembered her early Glebe days with still circulate. But can you imagine music by the Ottawa Baroque Con- growing Syrian community. Boosting be a shortage of traffic to the National great fondness, playing baseball and the possibilities in the 1600s? Without sort. Brault will play both Chaloner the profile of new and emerging tal- Arts Centre and the Canadian Tire basketball at Mutchmor, paddling on modern safeguards, counterfeiting and Newton in this performance. Play- ent is central to Harmony’s mandate, Centre, Harmony is bringing acts to Dow’s Lake and riding her bike every- Helen and Gil Levine hosted hootenannies at their home for decades. could be done with relative ease and ing multiple characters in a single play so bigger acts will be opened by solo- the lesser-known venues of Ottawa where. by a number of different methods. is a skill Brault has become particu- ists and groups from the Ottawa area and the surrounding area. Besides Helen went to Queens and the Uni- The problem was so widespread that larly well known for over his career. who are just beginning their careers. St. Barnabas, there are plans to host versity of Toronto School of Social Helen was featured in the 1994 for not only fair wages for women it brought the British economy to the Watch as he alternates between vil- shows at St. Brigid’s Performing Work, moving back to Ottawa in National Film Board (NFB) documen- (bread), but also dignity, respect, edu- brink of collapse in the 1690s. lain and detective with only changes THE SEASON AHEAD Arts Centre, Almonte Town Hall and 1957 with Gil and their two young tary Motherland by filmmaker Helene cation and culture (roses). It is also a In fact, in 1696, fully 10 per cent in demeanour, voice and posture to The season ahead is jam-packed Dominion-Chalmers in the heart of daughters. In 1989, she received the Klodawsky, which examines “mother- song of hope for a better world for of all coins in circulation in England tip us off. The play will be presented with unique acts from across the downtown. Governor General’s Persons Award, hood since the mid-20th century” and both women and men. were fake! And even though counter- May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Glebe St. James country. In April, Harmony is featur- Whether it’s folk, rock, blues, or which commemorates the anniver- offers “new ways of thinking about Gil’s Hootenanny has seen increas- feiting was considered high treason United Church. ing Twin Flames, a dynamic husband a blend of sounds, Harmony truly sary of the 1929 groundbreaking what it means to be a good mom.” ingly larger audiences joining featured and punishable by death, it would The story of Chaloner and the and wife duo who were recently brings something for everyone in Persons Case and honours those Helen and her friend Oonagh Berry artists and the house band in singing seem everyone was attempting to British currency collapse are so cap- nominated for several Native Amer- Ottawa. Check out HarmonyConcerts. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF TAMARA LEVINE TAMARA OF COURTESY PHOTOS: who have made significant national initiated a year-long correspondence along with new and traditional songs clip, pound, melt or otherwise fash- tivating that we have added two free ican Folk Music Awards and brought ca for details on upcoming concerts Helen Zivian on Sunset Boulevard contributions to advancing the status of handwritten letters which became of hope and protest. The featured ion silver or other base metals into the pre-concert talks to the program. home the Best Folk Recording and and follow on Facebook, Twitter and circa 1940 of women. the book Between Friends: A Year artists for the 10th anniversary Hoot- likeness of a shilling or a guinea. We are excited to announce that the Duo of the Year. They also won Instagram. in Letters (2005). This collection of enanny are Maria Dunn (mariadunn. Many of these were easy to spot, but Ottawa Numismatic Society will col- “thoughts and confidences” has been com) and Maria Hawkins (mariahaw- not those of William Chaloner. With laborate with us in giving these talks, compared to “sharing a warm pot kins.ca) with a special presentation by a background in blacksmithing, Cha- bringing with them an in-depth know- of tea with two frank, articulate and Third Avenue resident Steve Richer loner was able to produce moulds that ledge of currency and its history. We experienced companions.” who will pay homage to Pete Seeger turned out coins of equal, and some are also thrilled that they have offered Helen considered herself an “old on the 100th anniversary of his birth. have even said better quality than us historical counterfeit coins and arti- folkie,” taking up the ukulele at age The 2019 Hootenanny will take the Royal Mint of England! A devi- facts to put on display during these 91. Like Gil, Helen was a Pete Seeger place on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 ous character and insider connections talks. Join us at one of the two offered fan. She loved folk music and feminist p.m. in Clark Hall at the RA Centre, allowed Chaloner to get away with times (see box). It is the same talk, songs like the union ballad “Bread and 2451 Riverside Drive. The RA Cen- bolder and bolder schemes. But could repeated twice. The talk is roughly 1.5 Roses,” a standard in the Gil’s Hoot- tre is staffed by UNIFOR members, is he fool the Royal Mint itself? And hours in duration, allowing for ques- enanny repertoire. Tamara explained accessible, has loads of parking and is if that worked, could he take on the tions and viewing of the artifacts. And that her mother understood the power well serviced by OC Transpo. Bank of England? The government? yes, we will be showing you how to of collective singing for social and Tickets are $10; kids are free. See By the time England had woken up to tell if the cash in your wallet is real or political movements. The message gilshootenanny.ca. the fact that the king of counterfeiting counterfeit! in “Bread and Roses” came out of was in their midst, they needed a very the successful 1912 textile strike by Kathy Kennedy is active in promoting strong adversary to stop him. Lisa Wall is a clarinettist and immigrant women in Lawrence, Mas- and protecting the well-being of The case was assigned to the war- communications manager for the sachusetts, and resonated with Helen. Ottawa’s downtown neighbourhoods den of the Royal Mint of England, a Ottawa Baroque Consort. She can be It’s an anthem of both the women’s and is on the organizing committee for position held at the time by none other reached at [email protected]. and the labour movements that calls Gil’s Hootenanny. A Community of Care Pre-concert talks on the fascinating story of William Chaloner, the “king of counterfeiting,” and the British currency collapse of 1696 GLEBE Chiropractic Clinic + Massage Therapy Centre Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m. Museum MacKay United Church has changed its name! 30 Bank Street 39 Dufferin Rd. (free) (freewill offering to the church) ALI On March 1st, 2019, we became known as Counterfeit! CURAVITA Health Group. IRI A play featuring Pierre Brault Tickets are $35 general and the Ottawa Baroque Consort admission ($33 online), This summer, we will also be relocating to 108 Third Avenue RLIABILI Saturday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. and $20 for students, in the Glebe and expanding the scope of services we offer. 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neighbours to support us. We chose Glebe Little League forming team for Ottawa’s first All-Girls League April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month the 2 km as our race not to make it Women’s National Baseball team and reason. We are all looking forward to too easy, but hopefully to allow most Team Ontario will be contributing “play ball!” weather and watching our By Roberta Driscoll coordination. John’s symptoms now of our 100+ participants to complete their time to help grow the league and kids as they show their stuff, having include many of these. the distance. The 2 km is the personal encourage players in skill building and fun on the field – swinging, fielding, You might have seen my husband I share this with you because I am marathon for many of our group.

developing their game. GLL is looking throwing, pitching, running fast and John Tawn socializing throughout our part of the founding group of PIPR DRISCOLL R. PHOTO: You can learn more about our group for more girl players for this Ottawa turning left! neighbourhood in fairer weather. He – Partners Investing in Parkinson’s Roberta Driscoll and husband and ways you can take part by visit- “first.” It’s history in the making! GLL serves the Glebe, Centretown, is one of the 8,000 Ottawa residents Research – a grassroots group of John Tawn ing PIPR.ca. As a bonus, girls who register for Lowertown, Sandy Hill, Ottawa East, affected by Parkinson’s Disease (PD), eight investment advisors in Ottawa fears of the future and the potential I will be hosting an informal dis- GLL’s all-girls team can also play on Old Ottawa South, Vanier and Glouces- a degenerative disorder of the brain. that all had PD in their lives. We came impact of the disease on the lives of cussion on the role of the caregiver in the co-ed team for their age group at ter. There’s still time to register for John was diagnosed in 1990 at together in 2009 to raise funds to sup- our loved ones. All of the funds we early summer. Please contact me at no extra cost. Spring Ball and the All-Girls Team. the age of 43. We were fortunate in port the groundbreaking research now raise stay in Ottawa and support the [email protected] for further

PHOTO: COURTESY OF GLL COURTESY PHOTO: There is already excitement in the For more information or to contact the early years as progression was underway in Ottawa. leading-edge research at The Ottawa details. Co-ed winter skills training at Glebe Little League’s new Winter Baseball Academy. air for baseball season and for good us, please visit GlebeLittleLeague.ca. gradual, but we now face increasing As a group we share many things, Hospital. Help us be the generation that eradi- challenges. PD is an enigmatic dis- including a desire to make something cates Parkinson’s Disease! Having fun and building skills is The free co-ed skills and training ses- ease, affecting more than 100,000 positive happen and give back to the HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE what Glebe Little League (GLL) is sions for little leaguers from T-Ball Canadians in so many different ways, community, hopes of developments in We use Ottawa Race Weekend and Roberta Driscoll is a Second Avenue all about. The volunteer-run, not-for- to Seniors-age divisions were a big including tremors, difficulty walk- treatment, diagnosis and ultimately a the 2 km walk as our fundraising plat- resident and one of the founders of profit organization has been part of hit with players and parents alike! Calling all runners and walkers ing, reduced stamina and impaired cure for PD, and common unspoken form and ask our family, friends and Partners Investing in Parkinson’s Research. Ottawa’s community sport scene since Whether they were just starting to For the fourth year running, the Ot- Can we beat last year’s record of 1955, reputedly making it the oldest learn the fundamentals of the game tawa Community Immigrant Services 165 volunteers and $33,000 raised? officially chartered Little League in or refining their skills, GLL players Organization (OCISO) is launching There’s only one way to find The ergonomics of driving keep your shoulders back and relaxed. all of Canada. It’s certainly one of the are definitely in top form to start the our “Run for a New Start” fundrais- out: Register today! 5. Dead pedal. While this feature most active and longest continually- season this spring. er, as part of the Scotiabank Charity Thank you for making all immi- By Nardine Bekhit 2. Forward/back position. Position in cars is not adjustable, many people running youth sports organizations Even more exciting is the develop- Challenge in the Tamarack Ottawa grants feel welcomed in our yourself close enough so that you can neglect to use it. The dead pedal is the in the region. ment of an All-Girls baseball league Race Weekend (May 25–26). community! Many of us depend on driving as a fully depress the brake pedal with built-in footrest on the left side of the GLL started the Winter Skills Base- in Ottawa for Rookies and Minors All funds raised this year will For details, contact David Rain primary mode of transportation on your whole foot, not just your toes, driver’s seat in automatic cars. It will steps every time you drive the car after ball Academy this year as a fun way (ages 6–10). Several Ottawa leagues go to Refugee 613 that works with at [email protected] or visit ociso.org/ a regular basis. Whether it’s for a while keeping your back on the back help keep your legs more symmetrical them. This will go a long way in help- for players to learn and maintain their have come together to get this initia- OCISO and other groups and indi- run-for-a-new-start/.You can learn quick errand or a long commute to rest. However, there should only be a and maintain alignment in your pelvis. ing to prevent back and neck pain! baseball skills during the off season. tive off the ground. Members of the viduals to build a stronger Ottawa by more about the work of Refugee work, traffic and weather might not slight bend in your knees. 6. Headrest. The headrest should Regular chiropractic care and mas- ensuring that refugees feel welcomed 613 by visiting refugee613.ca. be the only painful part of driving. 3. Back rest. Your seat should be be behind your head, not your neck. sage therapy can help reduce the stress and supported in our city. Fortunately, many modern cars are reclined to 110–120 degrees. People The top of head restraint should be and strain we place on our bodies with designed with ergonomics in mind. often think that 90 degrees is ideal level with the top of your head. This our daily commute. Your chiroprac- This means that there are components for back alignment but this in fact is important to minimize the effect of tor or registered massage therapist you can modify to suit your body type. puts more pressure on the discs. You whiplash in case of an accident. Using can also give you personalized rec- It is important to understand how should be able to reach the steering the headrest to support your head ommendations to manage your pain tedChartered Professional r. Accountant lupinski • Comptable Professionnel Agréé you should adjust these settings to wheel with a relaxed bend in your will ensure proper neck posture and and increase your mobility. maintain your alignment and prevent elbows and wrists in neutral position decreased shoulder strain. injury. Here are seven tips to help you: while keeping your shoulder blades 7. Mirrors. This is the last thing to Dr. Nardine Bekhit is a chiropractor 1. Height of the seat. You should touching the seat. adjust. 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Monkland Avenue; and Linden Ter- LIZ MCKEEN PHOTO: councillors have already approved two • Infills, renovations and new build- OMB, the LPAT decision-rendering Wolf Illing is a retired government race. This area bookends the Clemow Clemow Avenue between Bank and Bronson is included in Phase II of the Clemow QUESTIONS, COMMENTS? eight-storey developments in the ex- ings must be consistent with the panel consists of people representing executive and Glebe resident with an Estate East Heritage Conservation Estate Heritage Conservation District Study. Do you have questions or are you isting H(15) height limit zoning (890 existing architectural and heritage a variety of backgrounds. interest in zoning. District that was designated in 2011. wondering what designation will Bank and 99 Bank, also called Fifth character of the Glebe, promoting The study area features an eclectic to the , and Phase III nearing completion. Once complete, mean to you as a homeowner? More Avenue Court), against the explicit and enhancing the historic nature mix of houses from the early 20th included Central Park and adjacent staff will draft an HCD Plan with information on the study and answers objections of Glebe residents. of Bank Street; century in a variety of architectural buildings west of Bank Street. guidelines and policies for the area. to frequently asked questions can be More to come? According to their • Buildings ought to enhance the styles, as well as Patterson’s Creek and In 2014, the city received a request The study findings and a draft HCD found at ottawa.ca/clemow2. If you “survey” (based on a questionnaire human scale and strengthen walk- new patients welcome its associated park. from the Glebe Community Associa- Plan will be posted on the city’s web- have other questions or comments on they distributed at the meeting the city ability; tion to add Clemow Avenue west of site and available at public meetings the proposed district, you can reach held for Glebe residents in February), • Design should minimize negative BACKGROUND Bank Street and Monkland Avenue to prior to being considered by the Built out to MacKenzie Kimm, Heritage all seven questions on the question- impacts including undue shadow- In 2004 City Council recommended Phase II of the study. Staff agreed with Heritage Sub-committee, Planning Planner at 613-580-2424, ext. 15203 or naire dealt with potential height ing, wind effects, building “loom”; Dr pierre isabelle that staff undertake a heritage con- the amendment of the study area. Committee and City Council. email [email protected]. increases. • Varied and attractive store fronts servation district study of Central Two consultation meetings have They obviously did not take account should be promoted; Park and adjacent areas in three PROJECT SCHEDULE been held by city staff to date: the MacKenzie Kimm is the Heritage of what the Glebe residents had pre- • Seating and social areas as well as Dr. peter Kim phases. Phase I included the area that The Phase II Clemow HCD Study first in 2016 at the beginning of the Planner at the City of Ottawa pared on this issue a few years pedestrian space should be enhan- was designated as the Clemow Estate is expected to be completed later this study and recently in February 2019. responsible for the Clemow earlier. In 2015, the chair of the GCA ced and expanded; and East HCD in 2011. Phase II included year (2019). Historical research and A further meeting will be held once Estate Heritage Conservation Planning Committee kicked off Imag- • Diversity should be encouraged by GleBe Dental centRe Linden Terrace and Patterson’s Creek analysis of the character of the area is the HCD plan has been drafted. District Study. ineGlebe to develop a vision for Bank promoting mixed-use development FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS Street: “a historic main street in the and affordable housing. OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY heart of a vibrant urban village. A All of these improvements, includ- thriving social and commercial dis- ing intensification, can be introduced trict that is welcoming and walkable without violating the existing bylaw For appointments call 613-234-6405 and features green spaces.” The cur- TM H(15) height of four storeys. Mutchmor Rink Update rent zoning bylaw introduced by the We live in a society that is based on

The Glebe Community Association possible solutions. The plan is to invite a plans to host a community meeting representative from the Ottawa Car- on the Mutchmor Rink to give all leton District School Board and community members an opportu- the City of Ottawa to speak and What Your Neighbours are nity to share their perspectives, be allow ample time for community given access to the same information discussion – perspectives of all ages about processes to date and out- welcome! Time and place to be comes, and get input on the range of determined. If your book club would likeReading to share its reading list, please email it to Micheline Boyle at [email protected] Footsteps McCulloCh law Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs: Parent Centre TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR [email protected] | 613-236-3000 | 276 Sunnyside Ave. The Back of the Turtle1 Thomas King [email protected] | 613-236-3000 | 276 Sunnyside Ave. JAMES McCULLOCH, LAWYER Any book [by]2 Alice Munro G I E G O 3 R G I C 76 Chamberlain Avenue (at Lyon) LIZ MCKEEN PHOTO: E E E G O The Prison Book Ann Walmsley R C N B E E T E N Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1V9 4 B R L T

Minds of Winter Ed O’Loughlin E E R G L Tel: (613) 565-5297 E Regeneration5 Pat Barker G Fax: (613) 422-1110 No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach6 Anthony Bourdain E Email: FAB-ULOUS PEOPLE, FABULOUS GOD X C EL L E R T 7 N C E S TA E X Frankenstein Mary Shelley C EL L E N C S TA R T [email protected] E F E R O M T H 8 F E MARRIAGE NIGHT The Gathering Anne Enright R O M T H 9 InfantPreschool Spots & FullDaycare and Mr. McCulloch is a senior counsel with a practice spanning 50 years, and a professional Friday, May 17th, 2019 8 p.m. The Break Katherina Vermette Preschool & Daycare career that covers all areas of law. Czech Refugees in Cold War Canada10 Jan Raska MorningPart programsTime Now now Available available! Join thousands of couples in churches around the country Disordered Minds11 Minette Walters Morning programs now available! His extensive ongoing practice includes civil litigation, real estate, matrimonial law, www.sunnysidefootsteps.com | 613-236-3000 wills and estates administration. for a one-night livestream experience. Laugh and learn with The Tea Dragon Society12 Katie O’Neill www.sunnysidefootsteps.com | 613-236-3000 your spouse as you hear from marriage experts and discover The Golden Spruce13 John Vaillan sign up now He attended Queen’s University where he obtained his law degree with the highest of how to honour God in your marriage. Honours. He served his articles with the prestigious Toronto law firm of Blake, Cassels TITLE (for children and teen) AUTHOR sign up now and Graydon. Learn more at MARRIAGENIGHT.ORG Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians14 Brandon Sanderson 15 Mr. McCulloch is actively involved with Glebe St. James United Church, and has served To register go to: Bink & Gollie and Bink & Gollie, Two for One Kate Dicamillo in the past as chair of finance and administration and continues to be actively involved https://events.rightnowmedia.org/attendee/site/803 in his church work. He is also actively involved in the Good Companions Seniors’ Centre. 1. The 35 Book Club 9. OPL Sunnyside Adult Book Club Please come and join us: 2. Abbotsford Winter Book Club 10. OPL Sunnyside European Book Club His life experience and well-honed legal skills are available to assist you with your 3. Broadway Book Club 11. OPL Sunnyside Mystery Book Club legal problems. Fourth Avenue Baptist Church 4. Can Litterers 12. OPL Sunnyside Ottawa Comic Book Book Club After school programs 109A Fourth Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2L3 5. Helen’s Book Club 13. OPL Sunnyside Second Friday Adult Book Club After school programs He does make house calls. 613-236-1804 6. Seriously No-Name Book Club 14. OPL Sunnyside Bookworms Book Club Fine arts high school prep programprogram He offers a free Initial consultation. [email protected]/www.fourthavebaptist.ca 7. The Book Club 15. OPL Sunnyside Mighty Girls Book Club Fine arts high school prep program He looks forward to serving you. Sunday Worship Services at 10:45 am 8. Topless Book Club www.makinmoves.ca | 613-884-8990 www.makinmoves.ca | 613-884-8990 © Ungureanusergiu | Dreamstime.com 32 Glebe Report April 19, 2019 TIDYING UP VOLUNTEERING Glebe Report April 19, 2019 33

ened with interruptions and every Can I spark joy all by myself? Do Tidying up this mess moment is easily erased or subsumed the things you own define who you by some more important message or are? Do they make you a better per- VOLUNTEERS LIFT COMMUNITIES By Daniela Henry urally to everyone. It is not a skill, but video. Sad to say, we live in a world of son? I don’t think so. We don’t need rather a mindset. Start by tidying a bit past and future clutter. more stuff. Before purchasing more, uncertainty about their suitability and and bus routes). It seems that everybody in this world every day. Put the things you use back Things don’t just spark joy but also we should work with what we have. transportation concerns. How can Organizations would be pleased to watches the Netflix show, Tidying Up right away. Throw away the obvious anxiety. My computer reminds me that You don’t need more than this. these and other barriers be addressed hear from you. with Marie Kondo. I watched one or trash. If it smells and looks bad, it deadlines are approaching; the news Now go and light your white soy so that more individuals are willing “Volunteers lifting communities” two episodes but was annoyed by the obviously does not spark joy. Get rid reminds me that the world is com- candle or open a window to let in to volunteer? is being celebrated this month. This high-pitched, seemingly set up wel- of your (Canadian) seasonal depres- ing to an end; the online school alert some fresh air. If you have been thinking about vol- offers each of us an opportunity to come ceremonies whenever Kondo sion nest by removing empty beer and reminds me that I have to pay the fee unteering, why don’t you… personally reflect on our relationship walked into a house. It all feels too wine bottles. for my son’s field trip and return his Daniela Henry is a blogger who • Try a smaller “one-off” opportun- with our community and on the small staged to me. I also cannot deal with I overheard a man a couple of weeks library books. Can I step away from lives in the Glebe. Her blog is www. ity to start, especially if you are new individual acts that we could take to her insistence that things have feel- ago telling his friend, “But it is just this digital pandemonium? Nope. sometimesraw.com. to an organization or to volunteering create a more vibrant, inclusive city. ings. My Canada Goose coat keeps stuff!” It seems that the friend’s house (e.g. write an article, garden for a mor- This in turn could expand our own me warm – thank you, coat! I hope had burnt to the ground while he was ning, help out at an event); horizons and sense of belonging. I don’t hurt your feelings when it is at work. How do you measure what • Volunteer in the neighbourhood Recently, a 93-year-old woman was minus 25 Celsius. your stuff means to you, especially in (e.g. volunteers needed for the Cap- recognized for 50 years of volunteer- I choose a minimalist lifestyle a moment like that? We never know Andrew Beck at Studio Sixty Six WINNIE PIETRYKOWSKI PHOTO: ital Spokes Bike Rally/Rodeo June 1 ing at The Good Companions Seniors’ because it makes life cheaper and eas- when or if we will lose everything and Volunteering at a community event brings many pleasures. and 2 being held in Old Ottawa South, Centre. She was quoted as saying, ier for my son and I and it shows him have to start from scratch. It may even By Mary Rose Saccu just a short walk away); “There are an awful lot of people that different values in life. My apartment be a good thing. By Christine Franklin • Volunteer with a friend or as part are the same age as I am that could be is pretty organized and clean. Grow- But don’t burn your house down! It is my pleasure and honour to invite of uncertainty, remoteness or a feel- of a group; doing this.” Indeed, she is a role model ing up I was taught that a house should I just wanted to give some food for you to view my son-in-law Andrew ing that something is out of place. He This year’s theme for National Vol- ence, from business expertise (Junior • Offer to do a project that can for us all. always be in a state that people can thought about getting rid of accumu- Beck’s works of art at Studio Sixty has displayed his paintings in galler- unteer Week April 7–13 is “The Vol- Achievement) and gardening (Can- be done remotely (such as CUSO come over any time and feel com- lated and unnecessary junk without Six, 858 Bank Street, Suite 101, until ies throughout the UK, Germany and unteer Factor: Lifting Communities.” adensis Botanical Garden Society International’s “E-volunteer” oppor- Christine Franklin is the founder of fortable. I realize, however, that preaching that you can only achieve April 21. Canada. Several of his paintings hang Our city benefits from the willingness and the Ottawa Network for Educa- tunities); Impact Hours and a federal public cleanliness depends on who you are the best version of you if your house is Andrew describes his approach as in the collection of Standard Char- of many residents to volunteer, mak- tion) to experience with tools (Ottawa • Ask, if you have questions as to servant. She lives in Old Ottawa and what your comfort level is. I think, uncluttered like a white-everything art searching for a moment or sensation tered Bank in London. ing Ottawa a stronger, compassionate Tool Library), strategic planning (Help whether the opportunity would be South and has been a volunteer with though, it is reasonable to offer a cup gallery. Do you really want to main- We are proud that he has chosen the community. There may be many oth- Our Students program) and videog- a good fit (e.g. to clarify time com- the Glebe Collegiate school council. of coffee out of a clean cup. tain a sleek, spare home by throwing Glebe for his showing. Having lived ers who would like to share their time raphy (The Glebe Centre). mitments, timelines, objectives and She can be reached at info@ Maybe you need some help cleaning out everything you own, painting your on Renfrew Avenue since childhood, and experience for a good cause, yet I was pleased to see that word practical issues such as parking impacthours.org. without necessarily using the Marie walls in White Dove and sitting on the then moved to Fourth Avenue as an their valuable skills and knowledge spread about Impact Hours with help Kondo method, treating your bras floor thanking the tiny table that you adult, I feel our family is part of the are currently untapped. from my CBC radio interview with like royalty and considering tidying have left that holds your one remain- fabric of the Glebe community. Our I launched Impact Hours one year Robyn Bresnahan and community up to be a “once-in-a-lifetime special ing plate? daughter Bianca Saccu met Andrew ago. It’s a free website to connect newspapers). More than 3,000 unique event.” I would rather use common We all swim up a stream of things 15 years ago while traveling in Austra- adults 55+ with not-for-profit organ- visitors came to the site for an aver- sense – I don’t want to create a per- our entire life. But it is not only our lia. They and twins Ted and Annika, izations for short-term volunteer age of 3+ minutes per session. I view sonality disorder in motion. stuff that makes us anxious. It is also our wonderful grandchildren, moved opportunities. I am passionate about this as a strong signal that many in the I read once that how your home our phone and the thousand messages back to Ottawa in 2016. reducing barriers to community par- 55+ age demographic are interested looks reflects what is going on in we receive every day to like, listen, ticipation, and while researching in the idea of sharing their experience your head. Some have the misconcep- follow, react, dislike, subscribe, ret- Mary Rose Saccu is retired from the topic I had found that volunteer for a good cause. It was also great to SSPPRRIINNGG SSAALLEE tion that being tidy is an innate skill. weet, insta-like, join, forward and her 33-year career culminating as expectations were changing, with see more than 100 people take the However, cleaning does not come nat- consume. We are constantly threat- project manager for the signature many seeking flexibility. In response, leap and respond to organizations’ “Twin Palms” by Andrew Beck, oil on Fossil Gallery at the Canadian I created a niche platform that focuses postings through Impact Hours, with AApprriill 2266..2277..2288 canvas, 36” x 36” Museum of Nature. on short-term opportunities for adults the most popular opportunity being Fri 26 3pm - 9pm 55+ to share their experience and “Friendly Visitor to a Senior,” posted Sat 27 9am - 6pm Finally Spring! interests. by the South-East Ottawa Commun- What have I learned during this ity Health Centre. I also learned that it Sun 28 9 am- 5pm We are so ready. first year? First, we have a wonderful was not just adults 55+ who are want- Crisp new cottons, linens and community filled with not-for-profit ing to help seniors; younger adults Free colours to make you smile. organizations, from the large to the are also using the site to express their Admission Like a breath of fresh air. very small, working to bring posi- interest in volunteering. tive change to the lives of others. However, many visitors to the Thirty-nine organizations registered website did not take the leap from Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park Shop smart. Save big. with Impact Hours over the course browsing to reaching out to offer their Happy Easter! of the year, and more than 100 vol- experience to an organization. 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understanding and appreciating CONTEST! During the month of Shakespearean literature fun and April through the first week of May, easy for everyone! (Scotland, ages 8+) we are holding a contest in your com- Glebe teen tackles lead role Paper Planet, a beautiful, gentle munity called #OCFRocks. It is installation, is filled with tall, strange twofold; first, you might win a family cardboard trees, paper leaves, boul- pass to our festival by painting a rock in Canterbury play ders, birds and creatures. The artists and writing our hashtag #OCFRocks aid children with their creations and on it. Then simply hide it in your local By Meaghan Brackenbury dence levels throughout the years. small-town government in all its hilar- explore the intersection between play park and share a photo of it on social “You have to fail all the time in front ity. “It’s kind of making fun of it all,” and performance in this evolving media, tagging us. Second, we will be Emily Vaz, 17, says she had trouble of these people that you don’t really she says. world, accompanied by a live sound- placing special rocks in neighbour- speaking in front of people before she know,” she says. “It’s one of those The school is producing the play as scape that transports everyone deeper hood parks. joined the drama program at Canter- things that make you gain grit. Noth- one of their graduate shows this year, and deeper into this fantastical shared Help spread a little joy in your bury High School in Ottawa. “I was ing really fazes me anymore.” Now, an elective that gives older students creation! (Australia, all ages) neighbourhood. Kids who find a always a very reserved person,” she Vaz is tackling a new challenge; she is the opportunity to put together a show Les Parfaits inconnus is an adven- rock will also have a chance to win. says. “I used to cry when I did class one of the leads in Canterbury’s pro- from top to bottom. This includes ture through the circus arts where Full details are on our website under presentations.” duction of The Government Inspector. some of Vaz’s peers in roles such as comedy, acrobatics, imbalance and “Events” and “Community Contests.” Vaz has lived in the Glebe for nearly This Russian satire was written by assistant directing, stage managing, juggling come together to the rhythm The purpose of this project is to

11 years. Though she was shy, she says Nikolai Gogol and first produced in costuming and set design. LYNCH SANDY PHOTO: of live music. Seven crazy characters celebrate creativity, inclusion and the she has always been a performer, often 1836, having been translated into Eng- When it comes to managing the time Seventeen-year-old Emily Vaz is carry us through a rock ’n’ roll per- importance of community. Please visit showcasing her talents in front of lish over the years. It chronicles the of 17-year-olds, Vaz says it can some- tackling the lead role of Khlestakov in HAMLIN AND HENRY SARAH PHOTO: formance for an hour of delirium! ottawachildrensfestival.ca for more friends and family. So, with a little bit mishaps of corrupt small-town offi- times be challenging, as everyone is Canterbury High School’s upcoming Ottawa Children’s Festival Contest – #OCFRocks (Quebec, all ages) details and to purchase tickets. production of The Government of encouragement from her dad, she cials as they scramble to impress a man busy with the end of the school year Inspector from April 30 to May 4. The main festival site is located out- I would love to hear directly from decided to give the dramatic arts a try. named Khlestakov who is rumoured creeping closer. However, she says this doors at Lebreton Flats Park where you and help you plan a day with us! She is currently in Grade 12 at Can- to be a government inspector. True to production is some of the most fun you’ll find lots of activities on site to You can reach me at joni@ottawachil- terbury and says she’s not afraid of satirical form, Khlestakov is of course she has ever had. “My favourite part of you, it’s almost like you’re seeing a The Ottawa Children’s keep the kids entertained. Confirmed drensfestival.ca. anything any more. Acting out scenes not the inspector, only a simple but is hanging out with the cast and crew magic show. You get to appreciate how animators include Cirque du Soleil, Hope to see you at the Festival! and participating in improv exer- greedy civil servant. Folly ensues. when I have the chance,” she says. “Or everything is done in that moment.” Altitude Gym, Miss Mills’ Puppet cises in front of her classmates is just Vaz, who is playing Khlestakov in just working with them and seeing She is looking forward to the next Festival wants to Workshop, Kromatik face painting, Joni Hamlin is a media marketing another part of her daily life at school. Canterbury’s rendition, says the show their different opinions on characters, chapter in her life as her time at Can- Archery Games, Salsa Kids, Pedal- coordinator with the Ottawa Children’s This, Vaz says, has boosted her confi- shines a light on the inner workings of and seeing them play their own char- terbury comes to an end. She has heads, Let’s Talk Science, Zorbs, Festival de la jeunesse. She animates acters is fun.” accepted an early offer from Carle- ROCK your community! Little Ray’s Reptiles, Springfree workshops, performs outreach in Another challenge Vaz faces is ton University’s journalism program Trampolines, Tim Holmes, Orbital communities, and coordinates media remembering all of those lines. “The to start in the fall. Talent with their “Alice in Funder- and marketing needs. When her language isn’t structured in the same And, she still wants to stay in touch land Tea Party” and much more to children were way that I would talk so it’s not some- with her drama roots and get involved By Joni Hamlin Andy Cannon, Scotland’s beloved discover! young, she thing I would ever normally say,” in the campus performance scene. performer for young audiences, For the second year in a row, Nature volunteered she says. “I’d say the hardest thing is “I want to continue doing it just for The Ottawa Children’s Festival ex- brings Shakespeare to Ottawa with Is Canada will be celebrating World in their ART EXHIBITION & SALE memorizing all of the words in their the fun of it,” she says. “It would be ists to surround young people with This a Dagger? The Story of Macbeth. Migratory Bird Day at our festival on school, local right order because it’s all very proper a good way to make friends and it’s excellence in performing arts that A one-man show with a compact set Saturday, May 11. community ST JOHN’S aNglicaN cHurcH and old-timey.” something I’m comfortable with.” excite their instinctive creativity, their and original music, Cannon pro- Buy your tickets, pack a picnic (or centres Elgin & Somerset Streets Despite this, Vaz says she has In fact, because of how it has helped boundless imaginations and encour- vides plenty of entertainment as he visit one of our food vendors) and and with Sat april 27 - Sun May 12 learned a lot throughout the pro- her open up, Vaz says she feels every- age individual expression. transforms from one character to spend a magical day at the Ottawa community Daily: Noon – 6 pm, Thurs & Fri to 8 pm cess of working on this play. After one would benefit from participating Join us May 8–12 as we celebrate the next. This compelling and crit- Children’s Festival (group rates also activities. Tel: 613-232-4500 www.artcredo.ca watching the work that goes into put- in theatre. “Theatre is really good for the world’s finest performing arts for ically acclaimed adaptation makes available). ting together a show, Vaz says she getting you out of your shell.” young audiences and their families. has a new-found appreciation for the The Government Inspector runs Our 34th festival lineup consists of medium. from April 30 until May 4 at Canter- highly acclaimed Canadian and inter- “It’s a different experience than bury High School. national productions from across the watching a movie,” she says. “It’s globe. kind of like there’s more possibility Meaghan Brackenbury is a third year They Called Her Vivaldi is the story with theatre, because when something Journalism and Human Rights student of a girl named Cecilia Maria, called BOOK INSPIRING GIRLS visually impressive happens in front at Carleton University. 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A MANO is a must see! • All Girls Let this little terracotta adventure Proceeds support the Rockcliffe Park Branch • Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 (613) 744-7783 take you by the hand and lead you of the Ottawa Public Library (limited number of spots available in some grades) Joel Harden P: 613-722-6414 on a journey to a unique little world! and the wider library system • International Baccalaureate World School elmwood.ca 109 Catherine St. / rue MPP / Député provincial, Catherine E: [email protected] (Spain, ages 6+) More info: 580-2424 xt.27623 Ottawa Centre Ottawa, ON K2P 0P4 www.joelharden.ca 36 Glebe Report April 19, 2019 SCHOOLS SCHOOLS Glebe Report April 19, 2019 37 Corpus Christi celebrates 20 years of Blues in the Schools Glebe Collegiate ‘Kids 4 Kids’ CHEO Drive By Colleen Loubser and Jeannie Wong ate to create original music to perform By the Glebe Kids 4 Kids door asking for donations, leaving for the school and on the stage at RBC CHEO Drive Team Glebe Collegiate at 6 p.m. with their This year marks the 20th anniversary Bluesfest in the summer. Last year, the routes, collection bags and identi- of Corpus Christi participating in the group was accompanied by Rick Fines Thursday, May 9 will be Glebe Col- fication stickers in hand. If we miss RBC Blues in the Schools program, and Catriona Sturton in recorded legiate’s 2019 CHEO (Children’s you on the 9th, we have also set up which was celebrated on Friday, songs such as “Ms. Wong’s Banana Hospital of Eastern Ontario) Drive. a donations page through the CHEO OF GCI. COURTESY PHOTO: March 8. It has become a tradition in Bread” to raise money for music pro- Glebe is the only school in Ottawa Foundation (located at the bottom Students gather in front of Glebe Collegiate before participating in the annual the school that teachers and students grams across the city through RBC allowed to participate in door-to-door of this article), if you feel inclined CHEO Drive! look forward to every year. Teach- Bluesfest’s We Do Good Things initia- fundraising for the CHEO foundation, to support our cause from afar. As a ers Jeannie Wong, Colleen Loubser tive. so as Glebe students, we are uniquely school we cover a large area in cen- as a driver. Simply welcome stu- and let’s make this CHEO Drive and Renee Corrigan have been huge This year’s core group is made up privileged to be able to participate. tral Ottawa, including the Glebe, dents knocking on your door, or count! supporters of the program and of the of the Grade 2 students accompanied The CHEO Drive is a longstanding Old Ottawa South, Old Ottawa East, support the cause through the online lasting effect music can have on young by Julian Fuenzilida, a Grade 6 stu- tradition at Glebe and is a source Sandy Hill, Centretown, Westboro donation portal: cheofounda- The Glebe Kids 4 Kids CHEO Drive students. dent at Corpus Christi, in partnership of great pride for the students and and Hintonburg. tion.donordrive.com/campaign/ Team is a joint endeavour of students “The Corpus Christi students have with Blues in the Schools founding administration. Glebe staff members This year, along with the door-to- Glebe-Kids-for-Kids-CHEO-Drive. and staff who work every year to been honoured to participate, learn member TJ Wheeler and flamenco are equally committed; besides Ms door fundraising, the students will Thanks for the constant support organize this event. and embrace blues and roots music guitarist James Cohen. The Sun Stone Bernstein, Ms Caldwell and Ms. enjoy a free barbeque at Glebe Collegi- for the past 20 years working with Angels Band, who formed under the McCutcheon, who head the student ate, courtesy of the generous McKeen world-class professional musicians Be in the Band Program in the fall of committee, numerous teachers from Metro. Students can also participate and artists,” says Wong. 2018, successfully debuted in front Jeannie Wong, Renee Corrigan and every department pitch in to coordi- in the various games, sports and Each year artists like Sharon Riley, of an audience. Every year is a rich Colleen Loubser, with TJ Wheeler nate teams, act as supervisors and help other activities set up by the CHEO TFI@glebereport JW Jones and Scarlett Jane work with experience of music history, creativ- make the CHEO Drive even more of a Drive committee, that includes an core groups where students collabor- ity, singing, dancing and sharing the love of music with the entire school. hit. Hundreds of students participate Amazing Race through the Glebe in Wong remembers that it all started every year – we hope this year will which students participate in a Glebe- with the joy of music in the primary be no exception – helping us beat our wide scavenger hunt while being classes at Corpus Christi Catholic record year after year. This year’s paired with off-duty members of the Creative Coaching Services School in collaboration with RBC goal as a school is to raise over Ottawa Police Force who have offered Bluesfest. Twenty years of music edu- $25,000, 100 per cent of which goes their time to help raise money for Vanessa Coplan B.A., OCADA, M.A. cation have helped to empower and to CHEO and their amazing pro- CHEO. www.vcoplan.ca, [email protected]

shape a generation of students to love WONG OF J. COURTESY PHOTOS: grams. This year’s CHEO Drive is already and appreciate the joy of music and Sheri Stashick, Principal of Corpus The CHEO Drive is only able to shaping up to be the best yet, thanks Living Your Art, Creating Your Life, Helping You Connect The Dots integrate it into the fabric of their Christi Catholic School, Mark Monahan, achieve our goal through the support to early contributions from our incred- 45 minute individual sessions ~ $65 each, or 3 sessions for $150 lives. Executive Director of Bluesfest, Denise and generosity of our community. ible staff, students and community. Andre, Director of Education of the My intention is to work with those feeling STUCK and provide you with Ottawa Catholic School Board, and Donations to CHEO Drive have You can follow us on Instagram @ Colleen Loubser and Jeannie Wong are Jeannie Wong, teacher at Corpus enabled this fundraiser to return year glebecheodrive. We’re always look- tools and mindsets that will help you connect to, and live and work from teachers at Corpus Christi Catholic Christi celebrate the 20th anniversary of after year and we appreciate and wel- ing for volunteers: if you’re a Glebe a space of openness and creativity. From this space we access our most School. Blues in the Schools on March 8, 2019. come encouragement. Students spend student, sign up on a team! If you authentic selves, do our best work and live our healthiest lives. the evening of May 9 going door-to- are a parent, we can use your help

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS list available closer to the sale date. Guest vendor www.eventbrite.ca/e/palooza-beer-pong-festival- this year will be Beaux Arbres Nursery (beaux- 2019-powered-by-ace-hill-tickets-56604597876 BYTOWN VOICES SPRING CONCERT “Feel the arbres.ca/). for tickets or more information. HOME RENOS AND Spirit” with music by Mozart and Haydn and fea- REPAIR - interior/exterior tures John Rutter’s Cycle of Spirituals with soloist FRIENDS OF THE FARM ANNUAL PLANT SALE, ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, TAYLOR CREEK painting; all types of flooring; Morgan Strickland. Sun., Apr. 28 at 3 p.m. in St May 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everything you need for BRANCH DINNER AND CONCERT, featuring The drywall repair and installa- Basil’s Church on Maitland Ave., north of the your garden! Specialty growers and plant vend- Lyon Street Celtic Band, Sat., June 1, 5:30–10 tion; plumbing repairs and Queensway. Tickets from Leading Note, 370 Elgin, ors, garden accessories, plant ‘coat-check’ p.m., 800 Taylor Creek Dr, Orléans. The Taylor or at the door. $15. Children 12 and under free. service, Master Gardener advice. In Neatby Bldg Creek Legion helps veterans and the Perley Hos- much more. www.bytownvoices.com for more info. parking lot at Carling & Maple Dr. Free admission, pital and all the profits for this event will go to the Please call Jamie Nininger donations to Friends of the Farm kindly accepted. Perley & Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre. Tickets

PHOTO: ANANT NAGPUR PHOTO: @ 613-852-8511. CALLING GLEBE ARTISTS! The GLEBE ART IN Info: friendsofthefarm.ca/fcef-annual-events or ($15) will be available at the door or in advance at OUR GARDENS AND STUDIO TOUR 2019 July 613-230-3276. South Community Centre (The Firehall), 260 the Legion (613-830-9984). To reserve for dinner, C 6–7. We are accepting applications from local art- Sunnyside Ave. Membership is $25 per year; please call 613-590-7227. ists who live, work or have studios in the Glebe. FRIENDS OF THE FARM MASTER GAR- $40 for a family and drop in fee $7 per meeting. M

We are looking for a variety of high-quality, ori- DENER LECTURE, Apr. 30, 7 to 9 p.m.: Trees Information: Ottawa South Community Centre at SAINT-LAURENT (www.af.ca/ottawa/notre_cul- Y ginal artwork from painters, potters, sculptors, and Shrubs–The Backbones of your Gardens. 613-247-4946. - Mon., May 13: Seasonal Con- ture/saint-laurent/), film in French with English CM photographers. Established and emerging artists This talk will include little known facts about tainers. Christine Libon (Christine.libon@outlook. subtitles presented at Alliance Française Ottawa, MY are welcome to the garden of an artist or friend in trees and shrubs. – May 14, 7 to 9 p.m.: Kitchen com) on the intriguing topic of container garden- 352 MacLaren St., on Thurs., May 2, 6:15 p.m. the neighbourhood. Submission deadline: Apr. 30. Gardens. Explore several aspects of vegetable ing: choosing and preparing containers, placing Yves Saint Laurent’s life from 1967 to 1976, dur- CY

For info and an application form: glebearttour@ gardens through the ages. FCEF members $12, plant materials, reliable plants for containers, and ing which time the famed fashion designer was at CMY hotmail.ca. Images of past tours: www.glebeart- non-members $15, Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum, east use of shrubs and vegetables. Plant Exchange: the peak of his career. Entry is free but reserva- K tour.ca exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. Info: friend- bring potted and labelled perennial plants to tions are necessary. softhefarm.ca/master-gardener-lectures-2018/ or exchange. Set up starts at 6 p.m. The exchange CANTERBURY TREBLES WOMEN’S ENSEMBLE 613-230-3276. will start at 6:30 p.m. with the sale of the remain- TEDDY BEAR SALE & TEA, Abbotsford House “FROM THE STAGE:” Songs & choruses from ing plants afterwards. Dining Room (650 Bank St.), Tues., May 7, 2–4 operas, operettas & musicals, Sun., May 5, 3 p.m., HÉRO(ÏNE)S (www.af.ca/ottawa/notre_culture/ p.m. Come one Come All … have tea and cake Glebe-St James United Church, 650 Lyon St. $25 exposition-heroines/) – The exhibition Héro- Need a spring pickup? THE OTTAWA ORCHID (no cost) with the Bears. Spring is in the air and ($20 in advance); students $5; children 12 & under ïnes about feminine representation in comics SOCIETY (www.ottawaorchidsociety.com) the handmade Teddy Bears are ready to roam! We free. Group pricing & discounts available online continues at the Alliance Française Ottawa, 352 invites the public to its 38th annual orchid show have many individual, beautiful, handmade, rea- in advance only. Tickets available at canterbury- MacLaren St., until Apr. 27. Come and discover on Sat, Apr. 27, noon to 5 p.m. and Sun., Apr. 28, sonably priced Teddy Bears looking for a loving trebles.com, or at the door. the creations of 20 authors including 5 Canadians. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside home. Caution, multiple adoptions are common- eyesores? ® Dr. Featured will be many spectacular, blooming place! For more info, call 613-230-5730. Effective Advertising GONNA YA C A CHILD HAVEN INTERNATIONAL hosts its 34th LEARN AND EXPLORE SPEAKERS’ SERIES AT orchids in stunning, colourful displays, orchid O L in the Marketplace! H L ? Annual Ottawa Fund Raising Dinner on Fri., May ABBOTSFORD HOUSE (950 Bank St.), Wed., photographs and crafts, and many orchid vend- TOPICAL TALKS AT ABBOTSFORD HOUSE W How can your business 3 at 6 p.m. at the Hellenic Community Centre, 1315 1–2:30 p.m., $2 admission, includes speaker, tea/ ors selling outstanding orchid plants and orchid (950 Bank St.), Mon., Apr. 29: Ellen McLeod junk ® benefit with an ad in the Prince of Wales Dr. For tickets and info, contact coffee and a home-made treat! Due to demand, supplies. Society members provide growing tips has a BA in English and history from the Univer- Marketplace? To learn www.childhaven.ca or call 1-613-527-2829 or please register in advance at Reception or call and educational displays and tours for the visiting sity of Toronto, and a BA and MA in art history busters more, email us at Pat Dunphy at 613-745-1743. 613-230-5730. Apr. 24: Karen Walker will talk public. Free parking. Photographers with tripods from Carleton University. She will be presenting: 5865 advertising@ about what she learned about the Israel-Pal- welcome Sun., 9–11 a.m. General admission: $12, An Introduction to Four Canadian Women art- 613-695-junk glebereport.ca EXPOSITION - LA MODE ET LES CODES estine conflict during a recent trip. May 1: Jill Seniors (60+) and youth (12-16) $10. With dis- ists: Emily Carr, Anne Savage, Prudence Heward See our ad on page 22 VESTIMENTAIRES (www.eventbrite.ca/e/ Burns, a nurse, medical herbalist and registered count coupon, save $2 off the ticketed price. For & Elizabeth Wyn Wood. Due to demand, please GLEBE HOUSE PRICES billets-exposition-la-mode-et-les-codes-vesti- dietitian will share some insights into the art of more information and printable discount coupon register in advance at Reception or call 613-230- mentaires-59402032077) by Alliance Française tea blending and you’ll have the opportunity to visit our website. 5730. Cost: $3. Refreshments (muffin, juice, Ottawa, 352 MacLaren St., April 29–June 30. sample, touch and taste some herbs and teas. coffee) at 9:45 a.m. Talk begins 10 a.m. sharp! Curious about what your house may be worth in this Exhibition of pictures from the Alliance Fran- May 8: Kevin-Barry Henry, the author of Don’t OTTAWA SOCIETY FOR THE ARTS AND SCI- “Art isn’t taught, it’s caught!” HOT SpriNG MarKET? Be the first to find out what çaise Foundation’s contest organized with the Die Until You Do It! will be presenting: lessons ENCES (osfas.ca) Event, May 16, 7 p.m., Ottawa FOR SALE THE GLEBE houses are selling for RIGHT NOW!!!! international network of Alliances Françaises. my family learned about estate planning and the Public Library Main Branch (Metcalfe and Lau- Art Instruction Photographers from 57 countries have partici- mistakes we made. May 15: Natasha Loginova rier): Hard Travel: 6000 years up the Ottawa River ANTIQUE DINING ROOM TABLE, double ped- pated in the 7th edition of this pictures contest will speak about a novel European housing model: and in to the West” with Richard Van Loon of estals, Duncan Phyfe, mahogany, 74” x 42” x Creative Coaching around the theme Fashion and dress codes. The Extended Family Project. This project brings Carleton University. This talk will focus on the 29” high, includes one extension leaf. $800. Call Come and discover their works and their visions together people who have housing and want com- travellers and traders who used the Ottawa River 613-261-4504. Portfolio Preparation for Secondary of fashion. pany, extra help and would like to share their home from the end of the last ice age to the “modern” and Post-secondary Education and people who want housing and can help out. era that started in the mid-19th century. We will LIBRARY TABLE, ANTIQUE, 84” x 22” x 33” high, FLETCHER WILDLIFE GARDEN ANNUAL NATIVE meet Samuel Champlain and his contemporar- in excellent condition, walnut, must be seen to be Vanessa Coplan BA, OCADA, MA PLANT SALE (ofnc.ca/programs/fletcher-wild- LECTURE BY RETIRED CARLETON PROFES- ies including the Algonquin Chief Tessouat, but appreciated. $895. Call 613-261-4504. life-garden), Sat., 1 June, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., SOR. What can art collections tell us about the also the predecessor First Nations that used the www.vcoplan.ca Fletcher Wildlife Garden Interpretive Centre. Vol- collectors and the times? A lot. Carleton English river for at least 6000 years. We will also meet SHAWINIGAN FIBREGLASS RED CANOE, 14 unteers will be on hand to show you where to Professor Ian Cameron will talk about “What Pierre Esprit Radisson, La Verendrye, the voya- ft. long x 3 ft. wide, in great condition. Enjoy the park. - Help pollinators and butterflies; attract the Art Collection of Charles I Can Tell Us,” for geurs who powered so much of this travel, and, summer on the Rideau Canal waterway. $675. Call birds to your backyard. We’ll show you which new insights particularly about the English Civil if time permits, the lesser known Peter Pond and 613-261-4504. native plant species are favourites with wildlife War. Thurs., Apr. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Multipur- Daniel Harmon. and which species will do well in your growing pose Room of the Glebe Community Centre, 175 WANTED conditions. We have milkweeds for monarchs, Third Ave. The final lecture in the 2018–19 series PALOOZA FESTIVAL: WORLD’S LARGEST BEER PLUS: Get a Free Report with up-to-the minute statistics, asters to suit any garden location, goldenrods, by retired Carleton professors, is free and open PONG TOURNAMENT, Aberdeen Pavilion, Sat., PARKING SPACE - We are looking to rent a park- based on all houses for sale & sold on mls® in THE GLEBE blue-eyed grass, bergamot, beardtongue, a few to the public. Apr. 27, 12–9 p.m. Palooza will feature multiple ing space for a compact car in the Glebe. We over the last 6 months. native grass species, and hundreds of other spe- big-name DJs, a celebrity MC, celebrity judges, would prefer a spot closer to the north-east end of We changed our name TO GET YOUr rEpOrT Call 613-702-9915 EXT 116 Or ViSiT cies from our own garden. New this year: Native OLD OTTAWA SOUTH GARDEN CLUB usu- 3000+ attendees, 1000 beer pong teams, 100 the Glebe, but will consider all options. We can pay Not our expert advice Lupine, Blue False Indigo (not locally native), New ally meets on the second Monday of the month beer pong tables, and lots and lots of Ace Hill beer, $100 per month. Please contact Alice Hinther at York Ironweed, Fringed Gentian (we hope). Plant (except October) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ottawa all to raise funds for The CHEO Foundation. Go to [email protected] or 613-620-3758. WWW.GlEBEfreerEpOrTS.info

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