October 2011

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Photo: John Arnold New Edinburgh Community Alliance COMMUNITY ON PARADE: A bagpiper and a ‘fool’ lead the way through the streets of New Edinburgh in a ceremonial ending and new beginning for the community centre. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Goodbye 200 Crichton, Tuesday, October 25, 7 pm Hello New Edinburgh House! By Marta Reyes Lipman Horwitz, in colourful attire as John Montgomery, Minister St. Bartholomew’s Church Led by a bagpiper and accom- emcee for the event, told the of MacKay United Church panied by a jester from the crowd before closing the door who gave an eloquent bless- All New Edinburgh residents welcome. Company of Fools, a group for the last time, “Today we ing to mark the start of com- of local residents took part in move from this historic build- munity life at New Edinburgh a procession from the Avon ing to a new home. Please House, and Diane Stephenson, Lane entrance of 200 Crichton step up and help me close this Chair of the MacKay United to 255 Mackay Street, with the chapter in our community’s Council, who welcomed the purpose of bidding goodbye life.” At the small park cor- community to its new home. to a building that has been nering Dufferin and Crichton, Our MPP Madeleine Meilleur the heart of the community Jack spoke about the role of was also among the speak- for years, and saying hello to 200 Crichton in the commu- ers, expressing her support and a new venue that promises to nity, from its days as a public enthusiasm about the possibili- host many future activities for school since the turn of the ties the new venue offers to the the neighbourhood. century, to being the hub of community. Those familiar with the fight many neighbourhood and com- Participants were treated to to keep 200 Crichton cold lemonade and public are likely aware delicious cake in that the community the shape of New recently lost use of Edinburgh House that historic building made by Heather as a public gather- Matthews, owner of ing space. However, The Scone Witch. a proverbial ‘other The future potential door’ opened short- of New Edinburgh ly after, in this case House as the new the Mackay United hub for the com- Don’t Forget to Vote on Church’s manse, munity could be now re-named New glimpsed as neigh- Edinburgh House to bours and friends October 6 indicate its status as mingled and chatted See Page 9 for more information the new community on the lawn after the centre. And what bet- parade, and children www.wemakevotingeasy.ca ter way to mark these Photo: John Arnold played in the yard. two events than to New Edinburgh House was in full regalia for the Much of the hold a cheerful march official opening on August 27, and prominently programming that In this issue... from one building to displayed the New Edinburgh flag. was available on the other? For many, the second floor of Post-Fire Update ...... Page 3 saying goodbye to 200 Crichton munity activities and events 200 Crichton will continue at Heritage & Development ...... Page 6 was a sad occasion, but the until recent years. MacKay United’s Memorial Environment Committee (NecoE) ...... Page 7 mood was festive because, in At the final destination of the Hall and at New Edinburgh Election Information ...... Page 9 spite of the loss, the acquisition procession—the expansive and House, in addition to new Burgh Business Briefs ...... Page 12 of New Edinburgh House was beautiful lawn at 255 Mackay— classes and activities. For CCCC Fall Programs ...... Page 23 reason to celebrate. a group of community mem- more information, visit www. Crichton Community Council ...... Page 26 Neighbours gathered at the bers cut the ribbon at the stairs crichtonccc.ca, or drop by New Concerts in the Burgh ...... Page 28 Avon Lane entrance where leading to New Edinburgh Edinburgh House—welcome For the Birds ...... Page 36 New Edinburgh resident Jack House. Speakers included Dr. to your new home! Page 2 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 home in the Glebe. Meeting is on Tuesday, October NECA supports the by-law 25, 7 pm, at St. Bartholomew’s change, but noted nearby resi- Church Hall, 125 MacKay NECA President dents’ concerns and asked Street. that these be addressed by the NECA looks forward to wel- City’s Planning Committee. coming you. We are inviting Joan Mason The committee ruled in favour Councillor Peter Clark and of the change on Sept. 13; Jo-Anne Poirier from Ottawa the application will go before Community Housing. There Reports Council on September 30. will be the B.R.I.C.K. Awards, I met with a representa- the election of new board tive from the embassy in July members, committee reports Welcome to New Edinburgh be filed with the City soon, NECA thought we could use and we discussed the neigh- and more, all followed by a House according to our Councillor a little flag waving. Hope you bours’ concerns. A letter from wine reception. Last spring it was unknown Peter Clark. like the banners— six of them the embassy is on the New If you are not already a what would happen concerning NECA will monitor the prog- are situated at intervals along Edinburgh website along with member of the New Edinburgh our community centre at 200 ress. We will also look to beau- our main streets. Half of the the NECA submission to the Community Alliance, please Crichton Street. Fast forward tification of the block once the cost of the banners was cov- City and a submission from fill out the insert in this paper, to now; with a stupendous hoardings go up. ered by Councillor Peter Clark Heritage Ottawa. or join online at www.newed- amount of work and coopera- The Interprovincial Bridge? and half of the design cost by The Collective Act of inburgh.ca. Membership is tion we have the beautiful NECA is working with other the City; we thank them very Kindness free. You must be a member to brick Manse at 255 MacKay eastern communities in the for- much. This is all part of raising 245 Crichton Street is near- vote at the AGM. and the Memorial Hall at mation of the Eastern Alliance awareness of our historically ing completion with the brick NECA Night at the Theatre MacKay United Church as our for Smarter Transportation important community as we work now underway. All work On October 29, join NECA for community centre. The con- (EAST) to question the effi- approach its’ 180th birthday. A and materials have been donat- the Linden House performance gregation of MacKay United cacy of a bridge for solving the committee has been formed to ed in this excellent project that of Somerset Maugham’s The and the CCCC worked dili- problem of getting trucks off begin a proper history of New provides housing to families Circle. The performance gently and quickly to arrange of King Edward Ave., and not Edinburgh, from its beginnings in need. The project has hon- begins at 7:30 pm, at Elmwood a move out of 200 Crichton just moving the same problem as a vision of Thomas MacKay, oured the former building by School Auditorium. Tickets by August 27. See many more elsewhere. through its industrial period details throughout this edition. and finally, as a residential mirroring the height, mass and are available from Books on I hope you will drop in and community that is also home shape. Beechwood. meet Lynda and Kiki, feel the to many embassies and the Save the Date: NECA AGM For this special performance inviting ambiance of the new Governor General. We shall be October 25 Linden House is gracious- facility and check out the pro- looking for your stories, pho- NECA’s Annual General ly sharing the proceeds with gramming. Congratulations to tos, support and sponsorships NECA. all concerned for finding a solu- for this important project. The tion that is profoundly appro- Book Project will also be a part priate for New Edinburgh. of the 175th anniversary of New Chair for Friends of Our community’s home will Rideau Hall in 2013 as it was, house NECA’s files and be a for it first 30 years, ‘MacKay’s the Park Committee distribution centre for infor- Castle’. NECA welcomes Marci from both the City and the mation, the walking tour bro- 55 MacKay Surkes as Chair of the Friends NCC to ensure proper park chure, the New Edinburgh The lovely Victorian brick, of the Park Committee. maintenance and security. Heritage Conservation District with coach house, has been The Friends of the Park For more information or to Guidelines, tartan sales...every- for sale for two years. The Committee, which reports report an issue in the park, thing New Edinburgh. Embassy of Vietnam is seek- through NECA, strives to be please contact Committee The Beechwood Avenue ing to buy it and has asked the resident eyes and ears of Chair Marci Surkes at: marci. Rebuild for a by-law change to permit Stanley Park. The Committee [email protected]. Insurance claims have delayed them to use it as their embassy. liaises regularly with officials the rebuild getting underway. The ambassador will not be in However, these seem to be A Banner Year residence, as he lives in Powell NECA MEETINGS: concluding, and there is every With all the crises this year, House, a heritage designated reason to expect designs will All Welcome This month of October will see both a regular NECA board meeting and the NECA Annual General Meeting (AGM). All upcoming NECA meetings will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Church at 125 MacKay Your NECA Representatives 2010-2011 Street, by kind permission of the church board and warden. Sarah Anson-Cartwright 745-4194 [email protected] Environment The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on the third Roslyn Butler 746-8037 [email protected] Traffic Calming/Secretary Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. No meetings in July, August, Gemma Kerr 745-7928 [email protected] Membership or December. Michael Larrass 744-0304 [email protected] Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh residents. Anyone wishing Joan Mason 842-8693 [email protected] to make a presentation to the board should please contact Joan Mason Paul McConnell 746-4901 [email protected] in advance to arrange scheduling. Our next meetings are: David Sacks 740-0650 [email protected] Past President October 17, 2011, 7:30 pm at St. Bartholomew’s Ernie Smith 744-8191 [email protected] AGM: Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011, 7 pm at St. Bartholomew’s Jim Watson 745-7928 [email protected] Treasurer November 21, 2011, 7:30 pm, at St. Bartholomew’s Carlo Zambri 744-0773 [email protected] Any changes to this schedule would be posted in advance on the New Edinburgh website, www.newedinburgh.ca. Ex officio: Susan Ashbrook 745-2742 [email protected] CCCC Program Co-ord Jill Hardy 746-1323 Fieldhouse Rentals DEADLINE Michael Histed 741-1660 [email protected] Neighbourhood Watch Cathy McConkey 746-0303 [email protected] Crichton Community Council for the next edition of the Cindy Parkanyi 745-8734 [email protected] New Edinburgh News New Edinburgh News Johan Rudnik 749-2811 [email protected] CCCC President Marci Surkes [email protected] Friends of the Park Brian Torrie 747-7951 [email protected] Crichton Community Council Nov 10 [email protected] October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 3 From the Editor’s Chair Post-Fire Developments on Fall is a time of hood by visiting the communtiy Beechwood: A Long Road Ahead many new begin- website (www.newedinburgh. By Jane Heintzman lowed by the apartments above. the tragic loss of his business nings—the begin- ca), or attending the upcoming It need hardly be said that signs Restoration of the corner build- last spring. While Ashkan’s ning of the school Annual General Meeting for the of progress in the rebuilding ing, including replacement of a insurance covered the loss of year and the start of New Edinburgh Community and restoration process on number of steel support beams his tools, regrettably it did not the NEN publication season. Alliance (NECA) or, better yet, Beechwood Ave and MacKay and reinforcement of the con- extend to his priceless collec- This year also marks the begin- joining one of the community Street are few and far between. crete floor pad, are a first pri- tion of watches, and he is still ning of a new chapter for the organizations and really get- Indeed, as those of us who ority, as water and electrical in the process of rebuilding his Crichton Cultural Community ting involved! remember the old cowboy services for the MacKay Street supply of watches and watch Centre, which has successfully What’s New in the NEN? movies might reflect, “It’s block run through this building parts. Interested readers with moved from one location to We have been fortunate to quiet, too quiet out there”! In and must be up and running unneeded watches to sell or another without missing a beat, include a new feature in recent recent weeks the principals before the stores and residen- donate are welcome to drop and they are in full swing with editions of the NEN. The very concerned, including the land- tial tenants along the block are by the store and give Ashkan their fall lineup of programs. industrious (a finger in every lords at Bank and Vogue, have able to move back in. a hand re-establishing his col- It is also a time of change pie) Heather Mathews has had to be circumspect in their Relocated lection. and transition—the leaves turn, taken a humorous look at the reports on the current situation Needless to say, the hiatus Kelly’s Barber Shop: the weather changes. Things critters of New Edinburgh in a pending a final settlement of has been extraordinarily hard When the legendary Lester’s are also changing at the New series of cartoons. Also in this their insurance claims, so any on the businesses affected, Barber Shop came down after Edinburgh News. We have wel- edition is a very funny piece news has been hard to come and of course, on the com- the fire, owner Lester Clark comed two new members to by local author and thespian, by. Given the scope and com- munities—ours included—that retired from the business, but our team: Kathryn Sabetta Janet Uren (see Page 32). plexity of these claims, it is depend on this area as our not without ensuring that a has taken on the challenge of perhaps not surprising that the Ad Manager Wanted commercial hub. As most read- capable successor was waiting keeping the NEN books and process appears to have been ers are by now aware, several in the wings. As we reported Jonathan Blake has kindly Want to get more involved? devilishly long and difficult. Join the NEN team! We are on of the merchants burned out of in June, Kelly Riley picked agreed to replace David Horley The upshot is that, at the time their premises last March have up where Lester left off, ini- as Distribution Manager. Thank the hunt for a new Advertising of writing in mid-September, Manager. Duties include cus- found new locations in which tially setting up shop in tem- you David for your capable it now seems probable that to make a fresh start. porary quarters on St. Patrick, handling of the volunteer deliv- tomer relationship manage- the rebuilding/restoration ment, ad tracking and lots of Huong Lam: Popular local and more recently, finding a eries over the past two years! effort may be delayed by sev- tailor Huong Lam, former- permanent home back in our This season also brings many follow up. If you are interest- eral months from its originally ed contact me at 745-8734 or ly of Parker Cleaners and community at 121 Beechwood newcomers to the Burgh. anticipated launch in August. Alterations on Beechwood, (between Bridgehead and the Welcome all! And be sure to [email protected]. In all likelihood, it could be Cindy Parkanyi has moved up the street to former Isobel’s Cupcakes). A get plugged into the neighbour- close to a full year from the Brown’s Cleaners (71 full report on Kelly’s reloca- fire last March before we are Beechwood), with the major- tion is included in this month’s able to welcome a number of ity of her regular clients in tow. Business Briefs, but suffice it our merchants back to business Huong laments the loss of the to say, her many regular clients on the MacKay Street block, family business at the time of welcome her back with open and considerably longer before the fire, as for the moment the arms! Beechwood is rebuilt. possibility of re-establishing a Unlikely to Return In a recent Ottawa Citizen shop remains financially out article (New Edinburgh Sadly, the news is not quite of reach for Huong and her as positive in the case of a Struggles to Find its Identity family. Again, by Alex Weber, Monday, September 5, 2011), landlord Helene Carter is reported to have said that she was in the pro- cess of finalizing plans for the new buildings on Beechwood, featuring storefronts below and apartments above, along the lines of the block that was razed in March. Thereafter, the necessary approvals will have to be obtained from the City before construction can begin, but Mrs. Carter was reported to be hopeful that if all goes well, reconstruction could be Photo: Louise Imbeault launched later this fall. As Mrs. POST FIRE UPDATE: Ashkan Zandi has relocated his Carter was out of the country at watch and jewelry repair business to 247 St. Laurent. the time we went to press, we were unable to confirm these Ashkan Zandi, Time details, but hope to update number of other the businesses Sharpening: Last May, our affected by the fire. readers on the community master watch and clock repair website (www.newedinburgh. Beechwood Home specialist Ashkan Zandi suc- Hardware: While Beechwood ca) once we have made contact cessfully relocated his busi- on her return. Home Hardware owners Isabel ness, Time Sharpening, to Lamarche and Marc Clement In the case of the MacKay 347 St. Laurent Blvd. in the Street block, we gather that are obliged to be circumspect Rockcliffe Crossing plaza. while the settlement of their plans are in place and build- Ashkan reports that much to ing supplies ordered to begin insurance claims is ongoing, it his delight, many of his faith- seems clear that due to the pro- the structural work required to ful customers have continued restore the heavily damaged longed delay in reconstruction, to seek him out in his new digs combined with the likelihood corner building at MacKay and over the course of the summer, Beechwood, and subsequently of high rents in the new build- and he is extremely grateful to ing, they will not be returning to proceed with restoration of the community for their ongo- the MacKay Street stores, fol- ing support as he recovers from Continued on page 4 Page 4 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 was kept to a minimum by the While Tracey has been her son, Eric Passmore, store swift action of the firefighters, obliged to focus her busi- Manager, remain hopeful how- Post Fire Update... and deeply regret the abrupt ness almost entirely on the ever, and although they have Continued from page 3 reopening somewhere in our enforced departure of his gal- catering side of the operation made a serious effort to seek lery from the Beechwood since the fire, retail clients out alternative spaces in the to Beechwood when and if general area! UPS Store: While we have scene. And to Joel, who is in can take heart that Epicuria’s Beechwood area close to their they do eventually re-establish. the process of bravely attempt- traditional fulsome offerings established clientele, both They continue to hope, howev- not been able to make recent contact with Evan Lee, the ing a career change, we wish will be available for both the would infinitely prefer a spot er, that they will be able to start you the best of luck with your Thanksgiving and Christmas/ on MacKay Street to any of the up soon in a new location once hard-working operator of Beechwood’s former UPS new venture, whatever it may New Year’s holidays. Be sure other available options. the insurance claim has been be! to check out the Epicuria web- While the family has made no settled, and a suitable spot in Store, we gather that regret- tably, the prolonged delay in site at www.epicuria.ca where definitive decisions about the the neighbourhood identified Looking Forward to a complete menus will be posted future of Nature’s Buzz pend- and approved by the franchi- the restoration of his former Timely Return premises has ruled out the (or undoubtedly already are, ing word from the Beechwood/ sor, Home Hardware. Epicuria Fine Food and in the case of Thanksgiving!), MacKay landlord, Nancy sug- For residents of New possibility of his return to 27 Beechwood. We hope to get in Catering: Despite the con- and place your order in gests that if they are ultimately Edinburgh, this is a particularly tinuing uncertainties related advance for pick up at the not able to return to MacKay painful blow after close to six touch with Evan in the coming weeks to find out more definite to the timing of her return Nelson Street location (613- Street, it’s unlikely they will decades in which the hardware to MacKay Street, combined 745-7356). Although there is continue the business. Those store was virtually the heart news of his future plans, but we gather that he is considering a with the stresses of managing a ample free parking around the of us who have depended on of our commercial core and much reduced operation in dif- store, Tracey admits the store their wonderfully comprehen- an integral part of our daily move to Toronto with his fami- ly to start afresh. He has served ficult circumstances, Epicuria’s can be tricky to find the first sive range of organic supplies lives and routines. Who among Tracey Black is tackling the time round, and has posted a can only cross our fingers and us failed to mourn its loss on our community with dedica- tion and tireless efficiency, and prolonged hiatus with her detailed map on the website to fervently hope to see them back countless occasions this sum- customary efficiency, good guide you to your destination. when the block is restored. mer as we ran out of gardening whatever the future holds, we wish him well and thank him humour and positive spirit. At Needless to say, if you’re Piccolo Grande: We under- supplies or batteries or cooking the time of our last conversa- stand that Piccolo Grande utensils or any of the innu- for his contribution to the life planning a social occasion this of our neighbourhood. tion in early September, Tracey fall or at Christmas, Epicuria operators Kauser and merable necessities of running had resigned herself to the high Muhamed Yusufali, are in the a household? If it’s any con- New Edinburgh Art is ready and willing to provide Gallery: We understand from probability that the MacKay its highly acclaimed catering same uncomfortable limbo as solation, Marc and Isabel are Street store may not be up Nature’s Buzz, still awaiting missing the community almost Joel Pleet, former Director service which, as many read- of The New Edinburgh Art and running again until next ers know, takes virtually all a resolution of their insurance as much as we miss them, year. However, in the interim, claims and uncertain of wheth- and are committed to ensur- Gallery, that gallery owner M. the stress out of entertaining Raymond de Celles, whose Epicuria operations will con- (except of course, the inevi- er or not they will be offered ing that their new store has the tinue in their temporary kitchen a spot on MacKay Street once same welcoming, neighbour- large personal collection of table agony of wardrobe deci- Canadian art was showcased at at 101D-112 Nelson Street. sions!), and is a guarantee of the block is restored. We can hood-friendly ambience we all only imagine that the prolonged prized at Beechwood Home the gallery, is highly unlikely to With characteristic effi- excellent food, first class ser- re-establish the business after vice and admirable efficiency delay in the restoration pro- Hardware. Marc hopes to have ciency, Tracey has made use cess has had a serious impact greater clarity about his future the March fire. While we have of the hiatus in her regular from set up to clean up. We not been directly in touch with wish Tracey and her crew well on their plans for a return to later this Fall, so stay tuned business to plan for a new MacKay Street, particularly for what we pray will be good M. de Celles, we hope that and improved retail operation in the coming months, and look the damage to his collection forward to having them back in since their all-important sum- news about a Home Hardware when she returns to MacKay mer gelato season has now Street. Present plans include an action on MacKay Street early in the New Year. passed, and to all appearances, expansion of both the kitchen the Christmas gift and choco- and retail areas, improved ven- In Limbo late-buying holiday may also tilation, two cash locations (a Nature’s Buzz: When we last come and go before it’s back big help on those busy holiday spoke at the end of the sum- to business on the MacKay occasions when we all con- mer, Nature’s Buzz operator Street block. Stay tuned for verge at once for our gourmet Nancy Phillips had still not more news when we re-estab- treats!), increased variety in received firm confirmation lish contact with the Yusufalis. take-out fare, and some top-of- that the store would be offered We continue to hold out hope the-line new German cooking a place on MacKay once the that when at last the MacKay equipment. block is restored. Nancy and Street block is back in action, shoppers in our community will have the pleasure of returning to a cluster of complemen- tary food emporia, including Epicuria, Nature’s Buzz, Bread and Roses Bakery and possibly Piccolo Grande, covering all the bases from baking to gour- met prepared foods, organic whole foods, and sweet treats. Holding the Fort Bread and Roses Bakery October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 5 and Hamie’s Diner: The store on a few occasions this sole surviving businesses on past July. Beechwood, which were spared Like virtually all the other by the direction of the wind merchants affected, Chris has on that fateful day, are Bread been frustrated by the glacially and Roses Bakery and Hamie’s slow progress towards the start Diner. Both businesses have of restoration on MacKay and keenly felt the loss of their rebuilding on Beechwood, as neighbours last March, a loss well as by the ongoing lack which has had a predictable of clarity about the timetable impact on the pedestrian traffic involved. As an active mem- past their doors. ber of the team facilitating the Bakery owner Chris Green recent revitalization of West and his team have worked hard Wellington Village, where he to maintain a healthy clien- continues to operate his origi- tele despite the absence of an nal business Harvest Loaf, all-important critical mass of Chris sees enormous potential shops in the surrounding area. for a comparable revival on Bread and Roses continues to Beechwood, and regrets the offer a remarkable range and lost time and opportunity occa- variety of fare, from its tradi- sioned by the fire and the halt- tional breads for every imag- ing recovery in its aftermath. inable special diet, cookies, He is eager to see the start Photo: Louise Imbeault squares and cakes, to wonder- of a commercial renaissance fully tasty savoury dishes such TRIBUTE AT LUMIERE: A display of appreciation in lights from the tenants who lost in the area to coincide with the their homes as a result of the Beechwood fire last March. as quiches, mini-pizzas, lentil-, residential intensification that sweet potato- and meat pies, is already well underway south shepherd’s pie and a host of of Beechwood, and on the hori- Appreciative Residents other thoroughly delicious (and zon, farther up the street where healthy!) prepared dishes for new development is in the off- busy households. In our house, ing next year. In a word, he their artfully decorated and sin- is convinced that our area has Thank Fire Fund Donors fully delicious cupcakes have all the makings of a glorious By Barbara Benoit $20 into Sylvia’s hand, and Da ical condition but to her mental been a particularly welcome rebirth, but for the moment at Burghers reached generously Bombe welcomed them in to state. “Now I know how it feels recent addition to the Bread least, appears to be stuck in the into their pockets last spring to wait until emergency services to lose everything. It keeps and Roses repertoire. mud! help people left homeless by could come up with a more you positive having support,” As suggested in June, the the Beechwood fire in March. long-term plan. reports Sylvia. “I used to think Sadly, Hamie Saikaley has Donations received totaled The challenge proved to be current plan is for the bakery to no plans to re-establish his the people in this city were move its operations to MacKay just under $50,000: roughly very long term, because they cold. Thank you for proving diner once the demolition on $18,000 from individual had lost everything, including Street once the stores have Beechwood eventually takes me wrong! I have more friends been restored, with its exist- donors, $21,000 from the every piece of ID. The Red now than I ever had before.” place. While he regrets the New Edinburgh Pub event, Cross arranged for a motel for ing premises on Beechwood impending loss of his devoted And she keeps her friends, to be demolished, along with $6,000 from the event at several nights—but they con- because it is in Sylvia’s nature clientele, the financial chal- the Clocktower Brew Pub, tracted scabies there, and it Hamie’s Diner, to make way lenges of setting up in a new to give back. On the CCCC’s for a new mixed-use devel- and $5,000 from Mauril took two months to get rid of moving day, she came over for location are simply too great, Bélanger’s Sponsored Weight it. The aid agencies were lit- opment along the Beechwood and after 15 years in business the entire day, carrying things block. The exact timing of the Loss revenues. Thank you all, tle help. Ottawa Housing cur- from the former Crichton on Beechwood, he will say a and congratulations, Mauril! rently has a nine-year waiting move remains, however, uncer- final farewell when the build- School to its new home in New tain, and as noted above, it now The funds were disbursed list. Action Housing, a charity, Edinburgh House. ing comes down in the coming to uninsured tenants along told her it could not deal with seems improbable that the relo- months. There are still a couple of cation will occur some weeks, Beechwood and MacKay her case for at least a month. things on her wish list. The or even months, to come. Chris No News: Streets, about half in the form Sandy Hill Community Centre baby photos of her son are is enthusiastic about the move Mike Pytura of Co-operator’s of bank drafts and up-front could not help because of her gone forever, but a cousin is to new premises and looks for- Insurance has not returned rental charges on new apart- lack of documentation. Private going to get a copy of a photo ward to the luxury of increased calls from the News so we ments, the other half in Sears landlords were also put off by of her parents. And Jasmine, square footage, higher ceilings remain uncertain whether the gift cards. (Sears was chosen her lack of ID. She and her who used to sun-bathe on the and functioning air condition- company plans to re-establish because of the range of prod- partner moved around, staying Home Hardware roof, wants to ing to spare both his staff and on MacKay Street or focus its ucts they carry.) with various friends. Her son go outside, but Sylvia first has his clients the rigours of the efforts on a nearby location at For many of the residents, moved in with his girlfriend. to save up the $150 to get her 50° heat that built up in the 354 Montreal Road. but especially, perhaps, Sylvia Kiki, from the Crichton spayed. Jackson, this help made a Community Cultural Centre world of difference. (CCCC), got into the act, help- Sylvia, 42, has a severe learn- ing Sylvia to house hunt, and ing disability and is support- on July 1 Sylvia and her part- ed by the Ontario Disability ner moved into a ground-level Visit The Support program. She had been apartment close to Montreal Burgh Online! living in the apartment directly Road and the Vanier Parkway, above Home Hardware for a nice place with a bigger For the most four years, with her partner and kitchen and both front and back up-to-date news of the adult son, and her cat Jasmine. doors. (Sylvia has become very neighbourhood They were alerted to the alert to fire hazards.) With the danger only when the second Sears gift cards her household newedinburgh.ca fire truck rolled up, and they received, she was able to buy a ran out literally with just the new bed (a relief after months clothes on their backs. Luckily, on air mattresses), a kitchen Jasmine, instead of hiding, table, chairs and appliances, ran to Sylvia and asked to including a washer and dryer. be picked up. A lady brought Friends contributed a sofa and them blankets and umbrellas, some pots and dishes. another lady gave them a car- The Fire Fund made all the rier for Jasmine and pressed difference, not just to her phys- Page 6 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 ticular care to carry out their representatives from commu- renovation or construction in nity associations across Ottawa a style that is sympathetic to to explore ways of improving the local environment, and effectiveness by strengthen- the result becomes a welcome ing ties through collaborative addition to the neighbourhood. action and sharing experience. To bring greater recogni- The workshop will take place tion to these positive examples at St Bart’s on October 15, 1- of sympathetic development, 5 pm. NECA yearly announces win- Thank you Paul! ners of the “New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation hope to produce a plan that City of Ottawa planning and Heritage & Development Paul McConnell, New Districts will be easily accessible online heritage staff, NECA did not Award,” dubbed the BRICK Edinburgh resident of 30 years The Heritage and Development and in a format that will make oppose the application to Award (‘Burgh Renovation, and long-time (10 years plus!) (H&D) Committee has set it easy for residents to use. The change the by-law. In addition, Improvement, and Construction Chairman of the H&D com- up a small working group to team plans to produce a draft Heritage Ottawa supported Kudos” award). Visit the mittee stepped down as chair review and strengthen the cur- updated HCD plan and to call the proposed change, noting NECA H&D Committee page and resigned from the H&D rent New Edinburgh Heritage a public meeting to discuss it that Vietnam has a sterling at newedinburgh.ca to learn Committee in August. While Conservation District (HCD) with residents over the coming reputation for caring for heri- more about BRICK award eli- this is a blow to the committee, Plan and Guidelines. The cur- months. tage property in Ottawa. The gibility and selection criteria. we cannot thank Paul enough rent plan and guidelines are 55 MacKay Street Ambassador restored and now This year’s BRICK nomina- for his (literally) tireless efforts more than ten years old and On September 13, the City of lives in Powell House situated tions are in and the winners on behalf of all residents of require updating in light of Ottawa Planning Committee in the Glebe, and the Embassy will be announced at the NECA New Edinburgh during his both practical experiences approved a by-law amendment is currently located in a resi- Annual General Meeting time serving with NECA. The gained by the H&D Committee, to permit 55 MacKay Street to dence in Sandy Hill. Tuesday October 25th, 7-9pm depth and breadth of Paul’s and by changes in the Ontario become the Diplomatic Offices Despite the fact that the at St. Bartholomew’s Church knowledge of heritage matters Heritage Act since 2005. In of the Embassy of Vietnam. Planning Committee, along on MacKay Street. is profound and has been a order to ensure that the revised In late July, NECA provid- with Heritage Ottawa and huge benefit to the committee HCD plan’s objectives, poli- ed comments to the City of NECA, believe that the major Heritage Forum for and to the neighbourhood. cies, design guidelines, and Ottawa on the proposed by-law concerns with the proposed Community Associations Paul has given countless hours permit procedures are enforce- change. These comments are new use of the house have In recent years, NECA has of volunteer time to investi- able, as opposed to advisory now available in full on the been reasonably addressed, hosted two events where pan- gating, writing, documenting only, the plan will have to be community website at www. the immediate neighbours and els of speakers have been and responding to all matters adopted as bylaw by the city. newedinburgh.ca. a number of other residents invited to New Edinburgh to brought to the H&D commit- The group is fortunate to have The NECA letter to the City of the community continue to share their ideas and proposals tee’s attention. Amongst Paul’s the guidance and expertise of documents the very real con- have many serious concerns for protecting our architectural many accomplishments: bring- Carleton University Professor cerns NECA had with the pro- about the by-law change. The and cultural heritage. This ing greater transparency to the Herb Stovel, world-renowned posal and our understanding application goes before City October, we shall be attempt- committee’s activities through heritage expert, and friend of of how these concerns will be Council on September 30. ing something slightly differ- initiating recorded minutes at New Edinburgh, as we work addressed. In light of assurances BRICK Award 2011 ent – we have teamed up with all meetings and posting them with City of Ottawa staff to received from the Vietnamese Heritage Ottawa to organize online; instituting the BRICK update our HCD Plan. We Ambassador, DFAIT and the Whilst walking through the a heritage workshop aimed award; starting the annual New neighbourhood, kids or dogs at community associations. Edinburgh Heritage Forum; in tow, H&D Committee mem- Striving to preserve local heri- leading the creation of the heri- bers can often be seen tak- tage can be a challenging task, tage walking tour brochure. ing in the details of interesting especially for volunteers work- We must not forget as well his exterior home improvements ing on individual neighbour- throughout the ‘Burgh. We are many battles defending heri- hood problems. But we are tage and sensible, appropriate looking for projects that show not alone. This special forum that owners have taken par- infill at the Ontario Municipal will bring together heritage Board (OMB), with several Editor’s note: Readers looking for more information on the victories to his name. Finally, application for a by-law amendment to allow 55 MacKay Street Paul has been someone who to be used as diplomatic offices may want to check out the leads by example, exhibits following online resources: absolute integrity and is unfail- ingly respectful of people’s • OpenFile Ottawa posting by Trevor Pritchad (ottawa.openfile. opinions and their rights to ca/blog/curator-blog/qa/2011/fight-over-55-mackay) their opinions, however trying • Heritage Ottawa website (heritageottawa.org) the circumstance. • Sept 22 article by Laura Mueller of Ottawa This Week Thank you for everything (www.yourottawaregion.com) Paul. October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 7 more plastics, not less. “Packaging remains a big Keep Pests Away with problem (for municipalities),” reports Kavanagh. That is why he reminds us of the 3 Rs: Good Garbage Habits reduce, reuse and recycle. Raccoons, skunks and squirrels become regular but unwanted “Reduce is the first of the visitors when garbage bags are on offer. New Edinburgh suffers Rs for a reason,” he says. It is the messes caused by pests as garbage gets attacked and strewn worth asking ourselves before about the streets or lanes. Once a meal is on offer via accessible we buy something in plastic, garbage, raccoons and others will keep coming back. “Do we really need it?” To keep those pests away, here is some advice to put into prac- Blue Box Plastics Keep in mind too that plas- tice: tics are permeable by nature • Put your garbage in a bin, not a plastic bag, and secure the lid and there are health concerns with a bungee cord or a heavy weight until pick-up time Recycling Expands regarding the possible leaching of toxins from plastic pack- • Do not put your garbage at One more life before the clable in Ottawa, according to aging into food and drinks. the curb till early morning of landfill Matthew Kavanagh, Program Bisphenol A is the best known pick-up day By Sarah Anson-Cartwright Manager, Material Processing, of those toxins, and has been • If you will be away and/or For those of us who missed the Solid Waste Services at the banned from use in baby bot- want to put your garbage out good news in June, the City City of Ottawa. Where there tles in Canada. in advance of pick-up, ask has expanded the Blue Box were previously no markets or So the good news is that we a neighbour instead if they program to accept a range of buyers for those plastics, new can divert many plastics now could assist on pick-up morn- plastics that were previously markets have been developed for one more life beyond our ing (they might prefer to put it only destined for the landfill. more recently with the support kitchens. And if you are keen by the curb for you, than live For years, many residents of the Stewardship Ontario to truly reduce your waste, then with the risk of a pest attack have been filling the recycling program. These markets came consider avoiding plastic pack- and the mess if you put it out bins with plastic packaging (for to the attention of the City. aging as much as possible. in advance) baked goods and fruit, typical- Although more plastics can Residents may visit the City’s • Add lights around your green ly) that could not be recycled now be recycled, typically Waste Explorer online search bin and garbage storage areas to help keep raccoons away and had to be picked out and most items will have only one tool at ottawa.ca/recycle to • Clean up after barbecuing. sent to the garbage. more life before they become find out how to properly recy- The list of plastics now accept- non-recyclable. Water bottles, cle or dispose of items. Or ed in the Blue Box includes for example, can be used in As we prepare for the bi-weekly garbage collection and weekly residents may also call 3-1-1 green bin pick-up starting in November 2012, it is good to be ALL PLASTICS CODED 1 to the production of polar fleece, (TTY: 613-580-2401). 7, as well as plastic egg car- which cannot be recycled fur- more vigilant about our garbage habits now. tons, single-serve yoghurt con- ther. The process of recycling tainers and plastic flower pots, plastics is often referred to among other items. The main as downcycling; the recycled Blue Box History: New Edinburgh exceptions to plastics recycling plastic is a lower grade of plas- are styrofoam, plastic bags and tic and it does not replace the plastic toys. demand for new plastics for Resident One of Its Creators During the City’s public con- food packaging, for example. The Blue Box has been separation” was established sultations on its waste diver- Over the past few years, it around a long time, and at Canadian Forces Base sion program a few years ago, seems that grocery stores have New Edinburgh resident Borden (CFB Borden), people said they wanted to increased the amount of plas- Rick Findlay knows its 100 km north of Toronto in recycle more plastics and they tic packaging—especially in origins intimately. Almost 1977. McGinnis’s firm was were upset that plastics num- the produce and bakery areas. four decades ago, he was sub-contracted to design bered 3 to 7 were not recy- The future appears to be about involved in the creation of and implement the pro- the original household recy- gram. The pilot program’s cling system. findings showed that partic- Blue Box New Additions Call it a Canadian suc- ipation rates for recycling • All food and household plastics containers cess story. And it is one of basic commodities, espe- coded 1 to 7 including takeout containers, and that Findlay is proud to rec- cially paper, aluminum cans bakery and produce containers (clam shells) ollect. “I was responsible and glass containers, were for initiating and managing • Plastic pails (remove metal handle) significantly higher when the project that imagined, residents were encouraged • Plastic planting trays created and tested the first to deposit and store their • Plastic flower pots blue box recycling system,” recyclables in a simple con- • Single-serve yogurt containers says Findlay. “But the real tainer like a plastic box and • Clear plastic egg cartons creativity came from Jack to place it at the curbside McGinnis who, sadly, for weekly pick-up. passed away earlier this By 1981, based on year.” the encouraging results The following is a precis achieved at CFB Borden, of the complete history of the first full-scale project the Blue Box system which was launched to collect was posted to Wikipedia and Photo: NEN Staff and recycle materials at co-authored by Findlay. Rick Findlay with the most recent the curbside in Kitchener, Back in 1971, the non-prof- version of the Blue Box. The first one was orange! Ontario. Two years later, it, Toronto-based Pollution the Blue Box program Probe published a report gram was created as part of the launched commercial- stressing the need for recy- government’s response to the ly in that city and, by 1986, cling. Garbage was becoming 1973 energy crisis. The objec- in the larger municipality of a key issue in Ontario as cities tive was to promote innova- Mississauga. The latter was struggled with the problems tive new programs that would then the largest recycling effort associated with incinerators improve environmental quality in North America. Now, the and dumpsites. Two years later, while at the same time reduce Blue Box recycling system and at the new federal Department energy demand. Recycling variations of it are in place in of the Environment where offered that opportunity. hundreds of cities around the Findlay was working, a pro- A pilot program for “source world. Page 8 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 small, all cleanup projects are Based on recent public sur- bother searching the vehicle welcome! veys, community feedback and and alerting others to take the Ottawa City This season, please remem- crime analysis, vehicle owners same precautions. ber to “leave the leaves” in are concerned about vehicle Report It! Councillor open areas! Leaves should theft and thefts from vehicles. If you have been a victim of Peter Clark be left in open spaces that “All Valuables Removed” vehicle-related theft, report it. are maintained and mowed warning cards are designed to This enables the police to track Reports by the City, including parks, remind vehicle owners they patterns of criminal behav- where they will be mulched. have an active part to play in iour and better deploy police Mulching returns the leaves’ preventing these crimes. Get The Crichton Cultural of every bus route (it was pre- resources in an effort to resolve nutrients to the soil. However, informed and get involved— a broader problem. Community Centre (4 Cs) viously 14 days)—from both you may remove leaves from be aware of factors that might The long-running dispute the checkyourroute.ca and How does it work? Police areas where mowers cannot be make vehicles more attractive officers or volunteers place the between the School of Dance OCTranspo websites. Further, used, including along fence- to thieves and vandals. Let’s and the 4 Cs has come to a close, through “Mobi”, OC Transpo’s warning cards on the wind- lines, play structures and land- work together for a safer com- shields of vehicles in a particu- and as of the end of August, the new mobile application, resi- scaped areas. munity! 4 Cs cultural and recreational dents can easily plan their lar area that has a recent his- Once you have chosen your tory of criminal activity or is programming has moved over routes using their smartphone, cleanup location, you can reg- to the MacKay United Church tablet or laptop computer. at risk for it. Vehicles targeted ister online at ottawa.ca/clean include those left unattended in manse and Memorial Hall. Fall Cleaning the Capital or by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613- Renovations are required, and high-volume areas, those with The Public Works Department, 580-2401). The registration valuables visible, and those some transfer of city funds is in partnership with Tim form also includes a section being worked on. The Mayor’s located in areas identified by Hortons, is pleased to announce for our Cleanup Starter Kits. the police as particularly vul- support has been gratifying. the annual Fall Cleaning the Should you wish to receive a Community support for these nerable to theft. Capital campaign, which began kit, please indicate the type Warning cards are available efforts is important, and fur- on September 15 and runs until (litter or graffiti) and select a ther bulletins with the details at Community Police Centres, October 15. I invite you to get pick up location nearest you. Information Desks, and by will be forthcoming in a future involved to help keep our city You can find a complete list of communication. request at pia@ottawapolice. clean, green and free of litter pick up locations on the online ca. OC Transpo-Check Your and graffiti. registration form. Please allow Route Every year, entire commu- at least nine days from the date Tips & Hints As part of the 2011 budget pro- nities—including schools, of registration before picking • Don’t leave personal identi- cess, City Council directed OC neighbourhood organizations up your Cleanup Starter Kit. fication, vehicle registration Transpo to make the bus net- and associations, businesses, Kits for litter pickup and/or or insurance certificates, or work more efficient and cost families, friends and individu- graffiti removal projects are credit cards in your vehicle. effective, achieving $22M in als—take part in the Cleaning generously donated by our • Remove valuables and annualized savings each year. the Capital challenge. A record campaign sponsors, and are shopping bags from view. The website www.chec- 91,305 participants made the available to all registered vol- This includes loose change kyourroute.ca was created to 2010 campaign the most suc- unteers. Litter kits include dis- and electronic devices such help the public review route cessful to date! Let’s build on posable vinyl gloves, garbage as iPods, cell phones and changes, plan trips and gather last year’s success and make bags and leaf-and-yard waste GPS navigation systems. information on the new route 2011 another record year! bags. Graffiti kits include graf- The card is placed on the • Never leave your vehicle system. This resource provides It’s easy to take part. All you fiti removal wipes, scrubbing windshields of vehicles in running and unattended. advance-route planning and have to do is select a cleanup pads and gloves. All kits come an identified area by Ottawa schedule information so cus- location where litter or graffiti with helpful project and safe- Police volunteers. They are • Close windows and lock the tomers can more easily access has accumulated. It can be a ty information to guide your designed to alert vehicle own- doors. OC Transpo services. park, woodlot, ravine, shore- cleanup project. Upon request ers to the risk of theft and • Never leave your car or Residents are able to access line, bus stop, pathway, school- and while quantities last, we contain helpful tips on how house keys in your vehicle. the updated Travel Planner— yard or any public property will include magnets and stick- to keep vehicles and posses- • Park in well lit areas with which provides a 60-day view requiring tidying up. Large or ers in the kits. sions safe. The cards are also pedestrian traffic. Together we can help keep designed to be displayed by Ottawa clean, green, graffiti- vehicle owners on the inside For more information on free and litter-free. of the driver’s side window this and other crime preven- Ottawa Police “All Valuables to display the message, “All tion programs, please contact Removed” Warning Cards Valuables Removed” , letting your local Community Police would-be-thieves know not to Centre. October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 9 Election Period Well Underway From the Desk Elections Ontario would like to Voters whose names are may prevent people from vot- remind voters to make sure their already on the Voters List ing. It includes details on new of Mayor information is up to date on the should have received their services such as special ballots, Voters List. Voters who would Notice of Registration Cards home visits and assistive vot- Jim Watson like to be added to the Voters in the mail. Qualified voters ing technologies. List or who need to update who did not receive a Notice Candidates for Ottawa- their contact information can of Registration card can still Vanier do so in person at their local vote. Elections Ontario cus- Share Ideas About Budget 2012 Returning Office by showing tomer service representatives Dave Bagler Green Party of Ontario By Jim Watson residents to send their ideas one piece of identification that are standing by to help voters 521 Rideau Street Ottawa ON As you may know, this coun- directly to me. includes both name and resi- find out where to vote and K1N 5Z5 cil committed to keeping taxes I believe that as Mayor it’s dential address. Advance poll- what they need to vote, and www.davebagler.ca below 2.5 percent and next my job to seek feedback from ing ended on September 30. can be reached at 1-888-ONT- year, in the 2012 budget, we residents and maintain engage- Returning Office - Ottawa- VOTE or at info@elections. Emmanuel Houle intend to do the same. ment from taxpayers. Vanier on.ca. Family Coalition Party of The 2.5 percent reflects an We delivered on our tax com- 413 St. Laurent Blvd Ontario understanding that we have to mitment in 2011 and I look for- Fax: (613) 748-7150 2-2210 Loyola Ave keep investing in our commu- ward to doing it again in 2012 Toll Free: 1-866-532- Voting Day is Gloucester ON K1J nities, our infrastructure, our with help and insight from our 3156 8H5 transit system and our fami- residents. Hours of Operation: www.familycoalition- lies. Another item I would like to 7 days a week 10 am October 6 party.com And it also shows an under- tell you about is a question- to 8 pm Paul Étienne naire I sent to Ottawa candi- Laliberté-Tipple standing that we aren’t going to Where to vote on Voters can also be added to dates running for office in the Ontario NDP/NPD go ahead and pay for things we Oct. 6 the Voters List when they go to provincial election. 629 Center Street Ottawa ON cannot afford. Ottawa-Vanier District: vote on election day. The com- I have asked for their per- K1K 2N8 The tabling of budget 2012 Stanley Park Fieldhouse prehensive list of acceptable spectives on a number of key 193 Stanley Ave www.pauletienne.ca will begin on October 26, issues that affect our city, identification documentation which means between now and Accessible facility can be found online at www. Madeleine Meilleur including: affordable housing; Hours: 9 am - 9 pm. then I am going to be speaking Ottawa River cleanup; funding wemakevotingeasy.ca. Ontario Liberal Party with families and businesses, for light rail and the continued Be sure to bring your Notice Accessibility Action Plan 106-355 Montreal Road listening to their ideas and con- uploading of shared service of Registration Card and one In order to ensure that voters Ottawa ON K1L 8H3 sulting with staff on how best costs from your property tax piece of identification that are fully aware of all accessi- www.votemeilleur.ca we can continue to keep taxes bill to the province. includes both name and resi- ble services available to them, Fred Sherman under control while moving The unedited responses will dential address with you to Elections Ontario has devel- PC Party of Ontario our city forward. be posted on the City’s web- ensure your voting experience oped an Accessibility Action 55 Beechwood Avenue Ottawa One addition to this year’s site, Ottawa.ca, on September is “as easy as possible,” said Plan (available at www.elec- ON K1M 1L9 budget process is the cre- 29 and I encourage you to go Greg Essensa, Ontario’s Chief tions.on.ca). The Plan outlines www.fredsherman.ca ation of a new email address: and take a look to see where Electoral Officer. how Elections Ontario will [email protected] for For more info, visit candidates stand. Notice of Registration Cards work to remove barriers that www.wemakevotingeasy.ca. Page 10 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Octrober 2011 priorities we focused on dur- A Meaner Canada, this would From the Desk of... ing our meetings, those are the represent the biggest change priorities we will bring back to our justice system in recent to Parliament, and those are memory. Quoting from Mr. the priorities that inspire our Himelfarb: “The Bill contains movement. some good things, some bad The central task of any gov- things, some very bad things ernment is to ensure the pros- and some things that need perity not only of our country clarification. And all of this Mauril Bélanger but the prosperity of each and deserves debate. But the direc- Member of Parliament for every Canadian. No one should tion of these proposals, on top Ottawa-Vanier be left behind. of legislation passed in the pre- As the Party that steered vious session, is clear: more Getting Ready for the Fall When interim liberal Leader Canada’s economy through dif- focus on punishment, great- Session of Parliament! Bob Rae travelled the country ficult times in the past, Liberals er use of prison as a penalty, Following a highly inclusive this summer, people told him from all walks of life under- increased police powers, and Summer Caucus, my liberal they want a government and a stand what it takes to deal with fewer protections of our pri- colleagues and I are returning Parliament that is interested in a crisis of debt and deficits. It vacy and civil liberties. This to the House of Commons for getting this country to work, takes fiscal discipline, but it view gives not much space to the fall session with a clear not one that is obsessed with also takes growth and healthy the idea of redemption or, for message for the government: polarized debates over rigid revenues. That means we need that matter, to compassion, and The Liberal Party is focused ideology. I have been told the people working. brooks no debate on what the on jobs, jobs, jobs; not cuts, same thing by people here in We are here to say—just as evidence might tell us or about cuts, cuts. Ottawa-Vanier. Those are the it was said at other times of the costs of punishment.” You high unemployment and dif- can read the full text online at ficult circumstances—that it is www.afhimelfarb.wordpress. the responsibility of govern- com. ment working in partnership Once the legislation is tabled, with business, large and small, Liberals will analyze it objec- to create opportunity, hope and tively in light of knowledge the possibilities of change and gained through experience development. here in Canada and elsewhere. There is also the question In essence, this bill will likely of the omnibus “tough on be a good test in determining crime” bill that the conserva- whether or not the conserva- tive government has promised tive government is prepared to to bring forward. As Mr. Alex enact legislation based on evi- Himelfarb, former Clerk of dence and not on ideology. the Privy Council, mentioned Mauril Bélanger, M.P. recently in an article entitled Ottawa-Vanier October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 11 period Nighttime Halloween Lastly, a reminder on some Halloween is a fun time for simple steps you can take everyone. To protect your walking the dog, or taking a children, a few easy steps will walk for exercise after dark, help keep it an exciting time particularly now that days are for all: getting shorter: By Michael Histed With the kids back at school • Make sure your children • Try not to walk alone if you After six years as the or University, houses tend to can head of New Edinburgh’s be unoccupied for longer peri- wear something bright so Neighbourhood Watch, I have ods than during the summer that they can be seen on • Do not walk through the decided to step down. I will months. Therefore, it is impor- a dark night. Carrying a park alone at night, particu- continue to write articles for tant to remember a few tips flashlight will work as well larly areas with no lights the New Edinburgh News for while the house is empty • Check candy carefully • Take a cell phone with you Alberta—demonstrating that and update the web site until during the day: before allowing your chil- • If you must walk alone, all over Canada neighbours are NECA can find a successor. In • Keep windows and doors dren to indulge tell someone where you are watching out for neighbours. the meantime, here is a general locked while you are away • Do not open your door later going and when you expect I have enjoyed being associ- reminder of the most common • Put some lights on timers in the evening if you feel to return ated with the neighbourhood neighbourhood watch tips for to give the impression of uncomfortable • Think of your neighbours. watch program these past 10 the fall and winter months. someone being home Christmas If you live next to an years, as well as seeing the neighbourhood come together Fall and Winter Safety Tips • Pick up your newspaper in I know it seems a little early elderly person who is afraid as a safer community. I wish For the most part it has been a the morning. Do not leave to be talking about Christmas, to go out at night, offer to the program the very best of quiet summer in the neighbour- them sitting on the front but many of you keeners will escort him or her around success. hood, however New Edinburgh porch all day be starting your gift shop- the block and surrounding communities ping early, unlike myself. On a more humorous note, on a Rembember, for a crime in • Advise your children what have seen an increase in the For those of you hitting the recent vacation, I came across progress call 911. To report an to do if they come home to number of car and home break- malls in November and early this sign in the middle of rural incident call 613-236-1222. find the front door open. ins. Thus, it would be prudent December, criminals are start- Give them the name and to remind ourselves of some ing to watch mall parking lots phone number of a trusted simple measures we can take for people carrying gifts to friend or neighbour to keep our families and prop- their cars. A few tips can help erties safe and secure. Thanksgiving avoid a Christmas nightmare: Car Security Many of us will be away visiting • Do not make multiple Many of us park our cars in family over the Thanksgiving trips to and from your car. our driveways or on the street. holiday. Thieves know this. Criminals are waiting for This practice however makes Many of the same rules apply you to return to the mall our cars vulnerable to break- as above however, there are a and help themselves to the ins, so here are a couple of few additional measures that contents of your car can be taken, for example: things we can do: • Never keep items on the • Keep doors locked at all • Tell a neighbour that you back seat of your car times will be away, and to watch out for suspicious activity • Keep your credit and debit • Do not keep valuables vis- cards safe. Watch out for ible in the cab of the car • Get a neighbour or friend to hidden cameras at wall put their car in your drive- banks, or store staff who • Keep your GPS secure. way Remember it often saves seem to be taking a long your home address. • Cancel your newspapers time processing your card • Park in a well lit area • Have someone pick up the mail if gone for a longer Back to School Page 12 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 BURGH BUSINESS BRIEFS - By Jane Heintzman - By Jane Heintzman Soup for East Africa Famine Pub, New Edinburgh Pub, Soup for East Africa Famine Relief took place on the after- Arturo’s, Da Bombe Desserts, Relief noon of September 10 in the and Le Petit Maghreb—each Early in September, our unfail- Memorial Hall of MacKay provided soup for 60 peo- ingly generous-spirited com- United Church on Dufferin ple, while Bread and Roses munity of Beechwood mer- Road. Bakery supplied the bread, chants chipped in to support Eight of our local restau- and BMO Bank of Montreal a local event to raise funds rants—El Meson, Farb’s (Beechwood Branch) cov- Photo: Joseph Cull for the famine relief effort in Kitchen and Wine Bar, Fraser ered the costs of renting the Dale Smith closes the doors of her gallery at 137 Beechwood, drought-stricken East Africa. Café, Clocktower Brew Memorial Hall. While not in but plans to develop an online gallery. the culinary line of business, Books on Beechwood came nity at 137 Beechwood Avenue, to develop her online gallery forward to serve as a depot for the Dale Smith Gallery closed at www.dalesmithgallery.ca, ticket sales. its doors at the end of August so her many friends and col- Event organizer Aladin following a final exhibition by leagues in the art world can Legault d’Auteuil, a senior Ottawa artist Karen Rabuka. continue to keep in touch. We trade policy officer with In the course of her tenure wish Dale well in her new DFAIT, was delighted by the at the Gallery, owner Dale “liberated” existence, and con- whole-hearted participation of Smith nurtured and exhibited tinuing success in her ongoing the Beechwood business com- an impressive list of emerging engagement with Ottawa’s arts munity, and, at the time of our artists in the region, includ- community. interview, was looking forward ing such talents as Karen Oresta Organic Skin Care to a successful event, with pro- Bailey, Sarah Hatton, Heidi Confectionery: Coming Soon ceeds from the evening to be Conrod, Amy Thompson, to 137 Beechwood! matched by the Government of Michele Provost, Kristin Moving into the former Dale Canada. Kudos to all who took Bjornerud, Jonathan Hobin Smith Gallery premises at 137 the time and trouble to support and Geneviève Thauvette. Beechwood is a new outlet of such a worthy cause! While she will no longer face Oresta, an organic skin care Photo: Louise Imbeault Dale Smith Gallery Closes the gruelling day-to-day grind spa and beauty boutique which East Africa Famine Relief fundraiser: left: Menna Andrews its Doors of operating a gallery, Dale currently operates in two (volunteer) and Aladin Legault d’Auteuil (event organizer). After eight years in our commu- plans to continue acting as an Ottawa locations, in the Glebe agent for a number of these at 464 O’Connor Street and in artists, and fully expects to Hintonburg at 1121 Wellington engage in another art-related Street West. Oresta specializes project, possibly in the realm in organic and “earth-friendly” of art education. facial and body treatments, and Dale’s decision to close her offers an extensive collection doors was anything but the of organic skin care products result of a sudden impulse. for men and women, young Rather, it was taken after care- and old alike. Owner Oresta ful deliberation, in consulta- Korbutiak expects to be up tion with her family, about the and running on Beechwood by rigours of keeping up the pace November, so stay tuned for in “such a tough business”, as more details about the new spa she described the art gallery in our December issue. In the scene to the Ottawa Citizen interim, curious readers can last June. Having had only check the website at www. Mondays off for the past eight oresta.ca. years, Dale is exhilarated by the prospect of more time for Le Petit Maghreb her family, friends and spe- We wish a warm welcome to cial interests. She also plans Joanne and Ameen, own- October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 13 ers of Le Petit Maghreb at your freshly cooked couscous Beechwood to welcome Joanne, 90 Beechwood Avenue (former and/or tajine delivered right to Ameen and Mohammed, and home of the Asian gift estab- your door. break the monotony of the lishment and tailoring service, Those with a sweet tooth weekly menu with some tasty, Majong the Game). The new will be incapable of resist- freshly-cooked dishes with a business is a combined grocery ing Ameen’s beautiful orien- North African flare. store and Halal butcher special- tal pastries and cookies, and Kelly’s Barber Shop: Back izing in North African cuisine, there is much else to tempt to Beechwood! and more specifically, the tasty the palate, including home- To the delight of the large and fare of Morocco, Algeria and made bread and a range of faithful clientele that barber Tunisia—three of the countries hearty sandwiches from fresh Kelly Riley had shared with in the Maghreb group. Before hummus on pita to merguez the legendary Lester Clark moving to Beechwood in July, (spicy sausage), chicken and until the fire last March, Kelly Joanne and Ameen had oper- beef, along with Maghrebian has moved back to Beechwood ated a business on St. Laurent mint tea to provide the per- from the temporary location Boulevard, but since their fect accompaniment. Lovers of on St. Patrick Street during arrival, have been delighted North African cooking can also the aftermath of the fire. If by the friendly, neighbourhood stock up on staples for their you haven’t already found her, feel of New Edinburgh where own larders, including spices, Kelly is now at 121 Beechwood Photo: Louise Imbeault they are rapidly making new dates, olives, olive oil, durum Avenue, (almost next door to acquaintances. and semolina. Kelly’s Barber Shop: (left to right) Kim Johnson (barber), Bridgehead), where she took Kelly Riley (owner and barber) and Kelly’s son Devon are Among the specialties avail- A major feature of the new possession in mid-September all totally excited to be back on Beechwood. able at Le Petit Maghreb are business is the fully stocked and was planning to open two classic North African Halal meat counter, offering her doors at the beginning of Kelly has kept in touch Kelly, and may you have many favourites: homemade cous- Halal beef, veal, lamb, chick- October. Her “renovation” cous (both chicken and veg- en and merguez at reasonable with her former colleagues years of continuing success in plans for the shop include Lester Clark and his wife your new location! etarian), and tajine cuisine, prices. A special welcome the addition of several of the both of which are prepared for to Mohammed who is the Shabnam, and was in atten- The Edinburgh: Belated familiar touches we all came dance when Shabnam received take-out if you call ahead to butcher in charge of the meat to know and love at Lester’s, Welcome to Peter Kocoris, place an order (613-740-0284). counter, and ready to help you her Canadian citizenship late Executive Director including a comfortable bench last spring. While the couple The new store also offers home make a selection. Be sure to on the porch and a train set and We wish a very belated wel- deliveries, so you can have drop by during your rounds on has not yet definitively decid- come to Peter Kocoris who Lego for the kids (and dads). ed where their Baha’i-related While it had always been a took over from Jennifer Martel travels will take them this fall, last January as Executive part of Kelly’s plan to make Lester reports that they have the move back to our com- Director of The Edinburgh now road-tested Shabnam’s Retirement Residence. Peter munity, due to the excellent new Canadian passport on trips continuing business which fol- came to The Edinburgh from to Boston and New York, and Landmark Court Retirement lowed her to St. Patrick Street he promises to send news of after Lester’s retirement, she Residence in Ottawa South, their overseas adventures as and like so many others, he has was able to do so much more soon as their plans become quickly than she had initially thoroughly enjoyed the warmth clear. Continued on page 14 hoped. Indeed, Kelly has now Welcome back to Beechwood acquired an assistant, Kim Johnston, to help her with her healthy client load. Needless to say, Kelly is enthusiastic about her return to home turf, and especially pleased by her proximity to Bridgehead with its day-long turnover of count- less regular customers, many of whom may be moved to Photo: Louise Imbeault drop in for a trim when they’ve Le Petit Maghreb owner Ameen Taleb enjoys a glass of tra- finished their latte or herbal ditional tea in full regalia. tea.

Massage Therapy & Reflexology Page 14 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 Continued from page 13 ing day-to-day approaches to On Tuesday, October 18 at member of the Royal Canadian Diane’s Playce, where many care, and an understanding of 2:30 pm, celebrated Ottawa Navy Volunteer Reserve during infants and toddlers flourished and beauty of our neighbour- associated behavioural chang- Valley storyteller and CBC World War II. Mr. Sherwood under her care, often plying hood in which he finds many es. Interested readers can call Radio personality Mary Cook served in the submarine ser- the shops and parks of the of the same charms as those of The Edinburgh for details at will be guest speaker at The vice of the Royal Navy, and Burgh in Diane’s signature red his native Westboro. was Lieutenant Commander wagon. While Peter freely admits of the HMS/M Spiteful when Today, Diane has a new that The Edinburgh may lack a the war ended. He was the string to her bow, though one number of the “bells and whis- only Canadian Operating that is closely related to her tles” of newer, larger retirement Commander. first vocation as a caregiver for facilities, he is committed to Mr. Sherwood was honoured small children. Pet Nanny 911 developing its special market in a ceremony that took place Services, as the name implies, niche as a home for retirees this summer on July 14, when offers the same high quality, with high care needs, and is the Royal Canadian Navy customized care for the pets in delighted by the strong sense introduced a new Submarine your household, be they dogs, of community among its many Attack Trainer in Halifax. The cats or even lower mainte- highly educated residents with Trainer was officially named: nance species such as fish and fascinating life stories and an Lieutenant Commander turtles. The range of services ongoing lively interest in the Frederick Sherwood, include both scheduled and affairs of the world. Distinguished Service Cross emergency dog walks; live-in The Edinburgh’s popular and and Bar Attack Trainer. pet (and house) sitting, again immensely hard-working activ- Pet Nanny 911 Services on both a scheduled and emer- ity director Luisa Romero Photo: Louise Imbeault If versatility is the hallmark gency basis; and taxi service reports that the residence From left to right: Fran Moran (resident), Luisa Romero of the contemporary labour for trips to the vet, the groomer is preparing for a busy fall. (activities director), Peter Kocoris (exec. dir.) and Vickie market, Diane Ferrier would or the kennel. All services are The Edinburgh will host the Taylor (resident) enjoy some lovely summer weather appear to have the winning offered 7 days a week on a Alzheimer Society’s program and cocktails on the patio at The Edinburgh Retirement formula. As we reported to first-come, first-served basis, Residence. “Care Essentials”, a three-week readers in a recent edition of so if you’re interested, advance series for family caregivers of the NEN, Diane launched a reservations are strongly rec- persons with dementia who are 613-747-2233 or get directly Edinburgh, sharing her colour- remarkably popular urban pol- ommended. currently living at home or in touch with the Alzheimer ful memories of growing up ing enterprise (UPGO) which Diane’s overriding objective in a retirement residence. The Society, Ottawa and Renfrew on the family farm in Renfrew continues to attract enthusiasts in the new business is to tailor series focuses on the middle County, at 613-523-4004 or County during the Depression. of all ages and abilities. Some her Pet Nanny 911 services stage of the disease, address- [email protected]. And in keeping with its empha- years earlier, she was legend- to the specific needs and cir- sis on celebrating the diverse ary in our community for her cumstances of each individ- heritage of our community home-based daycare operation, ual client, and to maintain as and country, The Edinburgh is planning an Oktoberfest event on Thursday, October 27. Members of the communi- ty are most welcome to attend either (or both!) events. Just give the residence a call in advance to RSVP. Remembrance Day on November 11 is always an important occasion at The Edinburgh when it honours its veterans, those who fought in the two World Wars and those who have served since then. At 3:00 pm, a commem- orative celebration will take place, with musical accom- paniment by baritone Stuart MacKinnon and pianist Diane Ferguson. Special trib- ute will be paid to resident Photo: NEN staff Mr. Frederick Sherwood, Pet Nanny 911’s Diane Ferrier steps out for some air and DSC, RCNVR, who was a exercise with two of her New Edinburgh canine clients, Charlie (left) and Hershey. October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 15 much consistency as possible Pet Nanny 911’s taxi ser- calling 613-894-9440. in the handling of her four- vices are designed both for Scone Witch: Bright and legged charges by replicating those who don’t (or choose not Early Breakfasts client’s particular habits and to) drive, and for those whose It has long been the mantra of methods of dealing with their lives are simply too busy to mothers and grandmothers that pets. (And heaven knows, we take time for a trip to the vet or breakfast is the most impor- all have such habits, even if the groomer. And if there hap- tant meal of the day. While they frequently stray to the pen to be multiple pets in the the whirlwind daily routines pampering/spoiling end of the family, Pet Nanny will accom- of many households threaten spectrum!) modate as many as can be to undermine this nutritional While the majority of Pet safely stowed in their vehicle. axiom, residents of our com- Nanny 911 assignments are Diane reports that a number munity have an immense regularly scheduled dog walks of families have found the taxi advantage in the form of our and visits for daily stimulation service particularly useful if nearby Scone Witch where a and entertainment, she will also they are planning an extended cornucopia of hearty, nourish- serve clients on a last-minute holiday, and need time to focus ing and thoroughly delicious basis, occasioned perhaps by on their last minute prepara- breakfasts is available every an unanticipated late meeting, tions for departure while Pet morning. car troubles, flight delays or Nanny takes care of delivering Starting this summer, Scone temporary health or mobility the family pets to a kennel. Witch began opening its doors problems. At the moment, Diane has at 7:30 am to serve the early Photo: Louise Imbeault Pet Nannies are available three ‘Pet Nannies’ on her ros- birds among its clientele, Can’t you just taste it? Heather Mathew’s contributions to for overnight stays of variable ter, all of whom have excel- offering not only its tradi- the community celebration of the opening of New Edinburgh duration, from a single night lent references, current police tional breakfast/brunch favou- House was this delicious confection in the shape of the new to as much as 3-4 weeks, or checks, extensive experience rites such as the Eggwitch community centre. even longer. In these cases, and a genuine love of animals. (a fresh savoury scone filled Scone Witch owner Heather MacKay United Church to cre- you receive live-in care for As her business expands beyond with creamy scrambled eggs, all the flora and fauna in your the borders of New Edinburgh, Matthews and her capable ate a new community centre cheese and/or ham) and the team have done much to keep in the former church Manse, household such as, dogs, cats, Manor Park, Lindenlea, Sandy Bacon and Cheese Melt, but turtles, fish, plants and any- Hill and Alta Vista, to include the flag flying on Beechwood now called New Edinburgh also a tasty new addition intro- and to provide a welcoming House, Heather volunteered thing else requiring attention areas as far west as Island duced over the summer, the in your absence, and in the Park Drive, she is in the pro- hub and gathering place for her prodigious artistic skills to Scone-Yogurt-Fruit plate, a area residents. As most readers produce a poster for the com- bargain, your house is looked cess of interviewing for new tempting option which covers after. Diane reports that many recruits to the service. In the know, Heather herself is a life- munity parade on August 27 all the essential food groups long member of this commu- and an eye-catching installa- clients find this an ideal option interim, the schedule is fill- while easing up slightly on the for older pets which are well ing up for this fall and winter, nity, and is passionately com- tion for the Lumière Festival cholesterol. mitted to its wellbeing. advertising the event. Her culi- past the stage of enjoying the so interested pet owners may Since the devastating fire last sociability of a kennel, and want to get in touch as soon When the stars aligned nary genius was also brought March, which reduced much of this summer and the CCCC prefer the comforts and rou- as possible by emailing diane. the Beechwood core to rubble, Continued on page 16 tines of their own home. [email protected] or reached agreement with Page 16 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 Continued from Page 15 of fun and an evident love and to bear for the occasion, and understanding of their charges she managed by some alchemy that is reassuring and gratify- to find time in her busy day to ing for pets and owners alike. create the magnificent, house- Over the years, it has been a shaped lemon celebration particular delight to us that cake served to participants on they have come to know each that steamy Saturday. When of our dogs as the distinc- we review the long list of our tive characters they are, and particular blessings as a com- to appreciate them for all their munity, there’s no question faults and foibles. that Heather will be right up In the course of the 13 years there in the top echelons. And that our dogs have been Place oh yes, she’s also a remarkably for Paws campers, Margo and successful businesswoman, so Angela have dealt with every stay tuned for news of her next possible age, stage, dietary project! restriction, medical condition and behavioural quirk imagin- Place for Paws Boarding able, and in many cases, have Christina Keys has launched Camp for Cats and Dogs done so more competently Once again this summer, her nutrition counselling Picnic Day at Place for Paws! than we could have ourselves. business on Beechwood. Margo Ledoux’s popular To give just a few examples pet boarding camp, Place for opened her doors in 1998, and their care. in a much longer litany, they 201, 16 Beechwood above Paws, was hopping with frisky this summer was no excep- Margo and her assistant have taken in stride the special Farb’s Kitchen and Wine four-legged campers taking full tion. As always, they returned Angela offer an extraordinari- needs of a frail 16-year-old lab Bar. Christina is a Registered advantage of the fresh air and from their sojourn on the farm ly high standard of care and with every conceivable geri- Holistic Nutritionist specializ- exercise on Margo’s beauti- happy and exhausted from all vigilance that are sufficient to atric affliction, the strenuous ing in the application of nutri- fully situated farm in Clarence the exercise and thrilling com- set your mind at ease, however antics of a barely 4-month- tional principles to address a Creek. Our own yellow labra- panionship, and as always, we passionate you are about the old puppy, the bizarre mashed wide range of health condi- dors have been regular campers had a relaxing holiday free welfare of your beloved pet(s). potato diet of an allergy-ridden tions from gastrointestinal at Place for Paws since Margo of any trace of concern about They have a marvellous sense pup, a pharmacopeia of medi- complaints to weight manage- cations for many of our ani- ment, food allergies and intol- mals, and the anxious tempera- erances, heart disease, stress, ment of our notorious “home- and paediatric and adolescent body” who invariably received nutritional issues. The primary the added attention he needed emphasis in her new practice to settle into the camp routine. is on the use of natural, fresh If you are new to the neigh- whole foods, combined with bourhood and in search of reli- high quality nutritional supple- able boarding for your dogs or ments, to bring about an over- cats while you are on the road, all improvement in the general give Place for Paws a call at well being of her clients, as 613-446-2280. Reservations well as to address their specific are a must because of their health problems. growing popularity, but the Christina’s counselling work peace of mind you’ll experi- begins with an initial consulta- ence in finding such excel- tion consisting of two hour- lent care for your companions long visits with her client. In is well worth it. Margo also the first of these, she takes a offers a convenient pick-up complete medical history, and and delivery service, so if discusses their particular health you’re short on time for the concerns and objectives. In the trip to Clarence Creek, she’ll second session, the client is come right to your door to col- given an initial assessment, lect or drop off the campers. along with nutritional recom- Christina Keys Nutrition mendations and advice on A warm welcome to Christina specific supplements, if these Keys, a long-time resident of are required. In many cases, our area, who recently launched she arranges follow up visits, a personalized nutrition coun- including telephone consulta- selling service in the offices of tions, to help clients follow Align Massage Therapy, Suite through on their new dietary October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 17 regimes. An important aspect ensuring increased water and to arrange a preliminary visit of her service involves the pro- energy system efficiency; the (613-832-1717) vision of expert advice on meal use of environmentally benign . planning, and to get them well building materials; measures to Burgh Business Bits and truly launched into healthy ensure clean indoor air; and the Farewell to Isobel’s eating habits, many clients diversion of construction mate- Cupcakes receive a personalized 7-day rials from the landfill when- For addicts of Isobel’s remark- meal plan complete with reci- ever possible. able cupcakes (among whom pes. John’s wife Cathy, a for- I count my entire family), it If you’re among those of us mer practising lawyer, has now was a sad day indeed when the who glaze over at the plethora joined him in the business to store closed its doors at 117 of food labels with bold but oversee the company’s finan- Beechwood in late September. often dubious claims, Christina cial operations, coordinate Isobel’s has now moved its also offers guided grocery contractors and supplies, run retail headquarters to 1018 store tours to assist you in the office and serve as a friend- Wellington Street where owner separating the nutritional wheat ly personal contact for clients. Heather Holbrook is planning from the chaff (as it were!), as In addition to their efforts run- an expansion of the operation, well as to introduce you to ning a successful business, including the addition of new new foods which can help to both are strongly committed Cathy and John Wenuk of Sandy Hill Construction spent product lines to complement promote your particular health time in India this summer; they are strong supporters of a to community service activi- her signature cupcakes. goals, whether they be weight hospital and research centre in Southern India. ties. Locally, they are regular We gather that successful as loss, heart health or relief from supporters of the Shepherds of the business was in our neigh- debilitating food allergies. For Book Club meetings are held ized in projects involving the Good Hope, while on the inter- bourhood, the premises on more details on her services, on the last Wednesday of repair, renovation and mainte- national scene, they partner Beechwood were simply too check out Christina’s website the month at 7:30 pm in the nance of heritage buildings in with Horizons of Friendship, limited to accommodate the at www.christinakeys.com or Second Floor Lounge of New the downtown core, and even- a community-based interna- planned expansion, so sadly give her a call at 613-323- Edinburgh Square and you’re tually incorporated in 1995 to tional development organiza- it appears that the alluring 3918. welcome to participate on an create what has become a thriv- tion working to alleviate pov- pink and white house with its Books on Beechwood occasional, one-off or regu- ing design/build company. John erty in Central America and tempting aromas and mouth- Books on Beechwood staffer lar basis. The first two selec- remains an active member and Mexico. They are also strong watering displays has ended Hilary Porter has recently tions on the agenda this fall past co-chair of the Renovation supporters of the Sri Narayani its days as a mecca for the left Ottawa to pursue pre-vet- are Orange Prize Winner The Council of the Greater Ottawa Hospital and Research Centre sweet-toothed residents of our erinary studies at the Nova Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver, Home Builders’ Association, in Southern India’s Tamil community. We wish Heather Scotia Agricultural College and The Bolter by Frances and is an enthusiastic advocate Nadu State, and have in fact and her team well in their new near Truro. She will be great- Osborne, the saga of Idina of the Council’s RenoMark just returned from a visit to the location, and are certain the ly missed by the Books on Sackville and Kenya’s notori- quality renovation standard for Centre in late August. hard-core cupcake addicts in Beechwood team, and by all ous “Happy Valley Set”. builders throughout the city. Interested readers who are New Edinburgh and environs contemplating a renovation her regular clients. The NEN Sandy Hill Construction Despite the expansion of the will find their way to her door owes a special debt of grati- business from its early days in project, be it modest or ambi- in Hintonburg! Since its incorporation in 1995, tious, can check out John’s tude to Hilary for her capable Sandy Hill Construction has Sandy Hill, a process which crafting of several of recent incidentally took place largely website at www.sandyhill. Continued on page 18 been a regular advertiser in the ca, or give the office a call book columns, a task which NEN and a familiar presence through word-of-mouth refer- she appeared to relish and han- in the construction/renovation rals from satisfied custom- dled with elegance and speed! business in our area. Over the ers, Sandy Hill Construction Joining the B on B staff will past 16 years, it has evolved remains a comparatively small be long-time Burgh resident, from a small operation serv- operation which takes pride in Bridget Barber, who has had ing primarily the Sandy Hill its close working relationships a long career in the book busi- neighbourhood where it was with clients. Its comprehensive ness. Antoinette reports that focused largely on historical services run the gamut from Bridget expects to be accom- restoration projects, into one of design to structural work of panied at the store by her dog, Ottawa’s leading design/build all kinds, including foundation Dickon, adding yet another companies, with projects rang- repair or replacement, build, wagging tail to the friendly ing throughout the city from and restoration, with a par- group of canine regulars at the Glebe to New Edinburgh, ticular specialization in the Books on Beechwood. Rockcliffe, Lowertown and restoration of heritage hous- Stay tuned for notices of fall Old Ottawa South. es, including both interior and book signings at B on B, and Owner/operator John Wenuk exterior architectural details. check out their website for began his construction career In all Sandy Hill Construction the details of upcoming Book in the early 1980s on the lower projects, environmental stan- Club sessions (www.bookson- mainland in B.C. After moving dards are a high priority, with beechwood.ca/book-club/). to Ottawa in 1986, he special- particular attention devoted to Page 18 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 Continued from page 17 pensating treat of a relaxing some time in late September which have acquired such a Naturopathic (292 Montreal start to the weekends. following the installation of a large and loyal following in Road) is delighted to announce Da Bombe Desserts Farb’s Kitchen and Wine commercial kitchen. The new our community over the past that two new naturopathic Da Bombe owner/operator Bill Bar: Culinary Champions! restaurant will offer both take- two decades. The new studio doctors have recently joined Ross reports that the restaurant As a footnote to our earlier out and eat-in service, with features a sprung floor, sound their ranks. Dr. Tamar has had an excellent summer story on local chef Michael seating for about 30 diners at proofing and air conditioning Ferreira has an Honours with unusually brisk business, Farber’s participation in the small tables and an immaculate to keep clients comfortable and BSc in Biochemistry from considering the traditional Duelling Chefs’ Challenge new polished counter. As the injury-free, and now operates the University of Ottawa, and quiet that tends to settle over against the host Juniper name implies, sushi will be the 7 days a week with both day- recently graduated as an ND the community during lazy Kitchen, we’re delighted to dominant theme of the menu, time and evening classes. In from the Canadian College of days of summer. Bill attributes report that Michael was one of but the fare will also include addition to Alex’s own classes, Naturopathic Medicine. She is the steady pace, at least in the only challengers to actually a variety of cooked food such Studio A Fitness is offering certified in FirstLine Therapy part, to the buzz created by Da defeat the Juniper Kitchen in as chicken teriyaki and other a full repertoire of activities, and has pursued additional Bombe’s featured appearance a culinary “duel” on May 30, favourites. Stay tuned for more including Zumba, Pilates, training in many disciplines on CTV’s Regional Contact winning the day with a savoury details in a subsequent issue. Yoga, Ballroom, Hooping, including digestive disorders, last May, a welcome shot of feast featuring such ingredients New Edinburgh Pub Charity BellyFit and Cardio and Core endocrinology, oncology, publicity that has brought curi- as wild salmon, kosher chicken, Golf Tournament classes. Check out the new pediatrics, and environmental ous customers to the restaurant point brisket and local aspara- Congratulations to Paul studio at www.studioafitness. medicine. While maintaining from all parts of the region. gus. Congratulations Michael, Williams and the gang at the ca or call 613-746-3909. a general family practice, she More recently, Da Bombe and now that you’ve run the New Edinburgh Pub who Fraser Café: Expansion has special interests in derma- was again in the spotlight when gauntlet and participated with raised $5,000 for the Crichton Project Underway tology, women’s health, and it came second in the Dessert success in a culinary competi- Community Council at their Coming soon are Fraser Café’s chronic pain management. category of CTV News’ ongo- tion, you can take a graceful charity Golf Tournament in new banquet facilities which Dr. Jilla Kahrobaei, ND, ing “Best Of” contest in retirement from the stressful July. Among the 87 partici- are currently under construc- has a BSc from Concordia Ottawa. Ironically, the only competition scene and return pants were Frank Tonon of tion at 7 Springfield Road next University, and is also a gradu- restaurant to top Da Bombe’s to what you like best: creating the New Edinburgh Pharmacy, to the restaurant. This exciting ate of the Canadian College of desserts was The Red Dot Café imaginative gourmet fare in the competing against his son-in- new addition, complete with Naturopathic Medicine. She is in Osgoode, an establishment familiar surroundings of your law, Arturo’s owner André its own staff and an open con- a specialist in the use of Bowen whose dessert selection is sup- own kitchen on Beechwood! Cloutier, as well as BMO cept kitchen, is expected to Therapy for pain management, plied by…you guessed it, Da Coming Soon: Sushi on Branch Manager Adam Kane. accommodate up to 70 people, and undertook a pilot study to Bombe!! So in effect, Bill took and will be available for par- test its efficacy in the treatment both first and second place in Beechwood! Studio A Fitness By the time this paper is in cir- Long-time local dance ties, banquets, receptions and of sciatica. Her other special this horse race! special occasions of all kinds. interest is pediatric care. Beginning in September, culation, Beechwood Village and fitness instructor Alex will have a new eatery in oper- MacDonald has recently We hope to have more details Interested readers can find slow starters on Saturdays will in our December edition, just be able to stroll into Da Bombe ation, right next door to the launched her own business, out more about the Pure Med Offices of Claridge Homes. At Studio A Fitness at 429 St. in time for the Christmas/New team and its services at www. to enjoy All-Day Breakfast Year’s party season! service, so when it’s back to the time of my informal chat in Laurent Blvd., where she con- puremednaturopathic.com the grind after the summer, we late summer with Manager Sue, tinues to offer the Stretch and Pure Med Naturopathic or give the clinic a call at 613- can look forward to the com- Sushi Me was expected to open Strength and DanceFit classes The team at Pure Med 216-4661. October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 19 Linden House Theatre Company: More Fun in Works This October with Maugham’s The Circle The Circle by Somerset edge of darkness that makes organized. When she met me attracted talented actors and a to contribute over $7,000 to Maugham the play so much more than a to review the costumes, she top-notch production team. It various causes. I was so proud Elmwood Theatre sit-com.” immediately drew up a chart has also formed important alli- of that.” October 20-29, 2011 to show what we had against ances with the community. The Circle will be on stage at what we needed. My usual sys- “We work with a variety of Elmwood Theatre, 261 Buena By Marlene Spatuk tem relies on scraps of paper charitable organizations,” says Vista Road in Rockcliffe on With just six week to go to and mental notes, so clearly, Uren. “They bring us audienc- October 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, opening night on October 20, this is a BIG improvement.” es and we share the revenues. 29 at 7:30 pm and on Sunday, the Linden House Theatre Linden House is marking its Last year, we had five partners October 23 at 3 pm. Tickets, Company is now hard at work fifth anniversary in 2011. In —including Elmwood School, $25, are available online at on its fifth annual production. the past five years, it has devel- St. Bartholomew’s Church, the www.lindenpro.ca, by calling This year, continuing its com- oped a clearer idea of the kind May Court Club of Ottawa 613-842-4913 or from Books mitment to classic comedy, of theatre it wants to do. It has and IODE Laurentian Chapter. on Beechwood. Free parking the company has chosen The steadily built audiences. It has Through them, we managed is available. Circle by Somerset Maugham. “We are always looking for intelligent comedy,” says pro- TV Stars on Stanley Avenue ducer Janet Uren, “and, in particular, we like British plays from the early 20th century. Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays By Jane Heintzman saga of psychiatrist David I understand that cast mem- They have the special combi- Photo: Frank B. Edwards For the second time since my nation of style and wit that is Janet Uren in the role of (Bob Martin) and his long- bers included Jennifer Irwin, family moved to Stanley Ave standing, thoroughly neurotic Martha Burns, Pablo Silviera really fun to work with—to Lady Kitty Cheney in Linden ten years ago—this time in late say nothing of elegance in cos- House Theatre’s upcoming client Michael (Matt Watts). and Sandra Oh in a guest August—the street was again Executive producers of appearance. tumes and set.” production of The Circle by awash with the large, white, Somerset Maugham. the series are the award win- Filming began in Ottawa in The Circle is set in an English cable-filled trailers of a film country house in the 1930s. It ning duo, Don McKellar and early June, and wrapped up at Over the past five years, crew, lined up along the the end of August with tells the story of history repeat- Linden House has gained a block between Sussex ing itself in the person of Lady the New Edinburgh- reputation for quality, not only and Thomas Streets, based episode, which as Kitty Cheney. In the 1890s, in acting but also production. and snaking around the she shocked society by running far as I could gather, was “I am particularly interested in corner towards John shot in and around the away with her husband’s best the costumes,” says Uren. “I Street. friend. Returning to England atrium of the former City am always looking for vibrant The first occasion was Hall on Sussex Drive 30 years later, she finds her colours and rich textures. Mind in April 2004, when a daughter-in-law Elizabeth on at the Confederation you, it’s a lot of work to put television mini-series Bridge. (A member of the verge of a similar decision. the clothes together, and actors entitled H2O, starring “Somerset Maugham is often the crew had told me that don’t seem to come in standard Paul Gross as Prime he thought an attempted called a ‘heartless writer,’” sizes. I was thinking next year Minister of Canada, says Uren. “He tends to take suicide scene might be that I might get all the cos- was filmed across the Bob Martin as David (left) and Matt Watts in the works at Rideau the position of the observer, tumes together first, and then bridge at Earnscliffe, as Michael in the CBC comedy series the ironic narrator who nei- Falls, but this lively go out and look for actors to the former residence of Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays. rumour was quashed ther judges nor engages in the fit.” Sir John A. MacDonald action. He stands back and by a seemingly knowl- With Uren getting busier and and now the British High Bob Martin, creators of The edgeable technician on the watches as his characters go busier with rehearsals, she is Commission. to hell in their own various Drowsy Chaperone and the set.) The series début aired on thrilled to welcome another This time, the bustling cast long-running, popular CBC Wednesday, September 14 at ways. What I like about this New Edinburgh resident to and crew were in the throes play, though, is that the char- series Slings and Arrows, star- 9 pm. If you happen to catch the team. “Jane Sadler can of filming the final episode ring Paul Gross. While I didn’t one of the subsequent episodes acters seem to triumph over the sew,” she says, “which is more of a new CBC half-hour com- author. They don’t buy in to his actually encounter any of these and find that there is something than I can. What’s more, she edy series entitled, Michael: luminaries in the course of their familiar about the surround- jaundiced view of humanity. loves clothes. And she’s very Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Still, there is that characteristic day-long shoot on August 27, ings, you’re absolutely right! Page 20 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011

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PHOTOS CREDITS (Clockwise from top left): 1. Cheering station welcome, by Garth Gullekson. 2. Lumiere 2011 in Stanley Park, photo courtesy of Lumiere Festival. 3. New Edinburgh Community Picnic volunteers, by Louise Imbeault. 4. Garage Sale on MacKay Street, by Bruce McLaurin. 5. NEN in London, by Kathryn Sabetta. 6. Serving up hot dogs at the Community Picnic, by Louise Imbeault. 7. Garage Sale scene, by Bruce McLaurin. 8. New Edinburgh Cheering Station, by Garth Gullekson. 9. Community parade to New Edinburgh House, by John Arnold. 10. Storm Damages car on Stanley, by Oksana Smerechuk. 11. Face painting fun at the Community Picnic, by Louise Imbeault. 12. Her Excellency Sharon Johnston displays the New Edinburgh cake at the IODE House and Garden Tour Tea, photo courtesy of IODE. October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 21 4

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7 Page 22 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 A New Home and Fresh Start for the Community Since the time of our last report In late July, the CCCC tual purchase of the Manse Manse. and enthusiasm for our new to the NEN last June, the pic- released a Message to the for use as a community and Preliminary discussions project has been invaluable ture has changed dramatically Community signalling the prog- arts centre, and a long-term (5 between NECA and MacKay throughout the transition pro- for the CCCC, swiftly mor- ress of negotiations with a team year, possibly renewable) leas- United led swiftly to full- cess, and continues unabated phing from the near mortal from MacKay United towards ing of Memorial Hall for com- fledged negotiations with the in our early days this fall. blow of losing our bid for 200 an arrangement that would munity programming, events soon-to-be-homeless CCCC, Following a successful Crichton, to the emergence of a allow the Centre to occupy and activities. initially led by the Centre’s Open House event at NEH on golden opportunity which pre- the Manse, now dubbed New Stage One of the process entrepreneurial dynamo Colin September 10, programming sented itself across Avon Lane Edinburgh House reflecting came to a successful conclu- Goodfellow. Subsequently, was launched in the week of at the MacKay United Church its new role as the community sion on July 17, when the follow-up throughout the sum- September 12, with activities Manse and the Memorial Hall, home, and to run programming MacKay United Church con- mer involved our hard-work- ranging from our traditional fit- where we have now re-estab- in the Memorial Hall begin- gregation passed a Resolution ing negotiating team, Johan ness, wellness and yoga class- lished our operations in time ning in September. The lon- approving a plan to lease the Rudnick, Carol West and es, to a range of arts, general for the launch of a full slate of ger-term intent of the arrange- Memorial Hall to the CCCC Ellen Goodman. Suffice it to interest, family and children’s fall programming. ment entails the CCCC’s even- from September 1 to December say, it has all come togeth- programming. Interested read- 31, 2011, with a view to a er with record speed, and ers will find a full report on future 5 year lease, and to although at press time, an infi- CCCC programs included in rent the Manse to the Centre nite number of details remain this issue, with details also for the same period until the to be worked out related to available on the website at financial and legal details of leasing arrangements; prop- www.crichtonccc.ca or at the a formal purchase agreement erty severance; change of use Office (613-745-2742). At the have been confirmed by both application; regulatory approv- time of writing in September, sides. When we went to press als of all descriptions; proto- we are on the point of install- in September, steady progress cols for sharing of space and ing an eagerly-awaited sprung was being made in discussions countless other nuts and bolts, floor in the Memorial Hall to towards the confirmation of we can safely say that if “the accommodate our high energy short-term leases and longer- devil is in the details,” we have fitness and dance classes, and term arrangements, thanks in found the ideal partner to keep to keep participants safe and part to a refreshing abundance Beelzebub at bay! comfortable. Special thanks to of goodwill and sense of com- In late August, the commu- our Board member and highly Left to right: John Jarrett, Dianna Bates, Corinne mon purpose on both sides. nity marked a final farewell prized fitness instructor Sharon Nieuwburg, Anne Alcorn, Frances Caswell- Routhier and Elsewhere in this edition, to 200 Crichton and moved Collins for her hard work in Wendy Simmons. David Crenna, a key mem- on to a celebration of our new researching the options for the ber of the MacKay United home at New Edinburgh House sprung floor and arranging for MainWorks Artists Invite You Implementation Team, has pro- (NEH), gathering for a festive its installation. vided an excellent account of parade led by a tuneful piper, We have especially high to New Edinburgh House how all this came about at warp and a lively reception on the hopes for the development of speed, and at such a uniquely lawn of NEH where Heather new programming this fall, Mainworks Artists would Please join these talented opportune time for the com- Matthews’ glorious house- as our recently appointed like to inform the public of local artists in celebrating munity. As David notes, we are shaped lemon cake proved Programming Committee their new studio location, on their new vibrant location, particularly indebted to Ernie a highlight of the afternoon. Co-Chairs, Isobel Bisby and the second and third floors and enjoy some of the fine Smith for his keen eye for Marta Reyes Lipman and Paula Thompson, are prepar- of New Edinburgh House, at works of art by MainWorks opportunity, and for starting Paula Thompson have provid- ing to launch a new season, and 255 McKay Street. Co-operative members: the ball rolling towards this ed a full account of the event in reaching out to a wide range of They would also like to Anne Alcorn, Diana timely collaboration. Ernie has this issue, but the Board would groups in the community from extend an invitation to their Bates, Alberta Dickson, an especially close connection like to extend special thanks to parents with young families to annual MainWorks Open Pat Fyfe, John Jarrett, to the project as a member of its chief organizers, including seniors, the church community, House being held on Friday Pierre Lagalisse, Corinne both the NECA Board and the Marta, Paula and other mem- fitness and wellness instruc- November 4, from 5-9 pm, Nieuwburg, Susan Parisien, MacKay United congregation, bers of the Parents’ Steering tors, the Crichton Community Saturday November 5 and Suzannah Robertson, as well as close ties to the resi- Committee, and our inde- Council (CCC), MainWorks’ Sunday November 6, from Frances Caswell-Routhier, dents of Hummingbird House, fatigable new Board member noon - 5 pm. and Wendy Simmons. the former inhabitants of the Isobel Bisby, whose energy Continued on page 24 October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 23 Bonnie Kyle HBSW covering basic postures, breath- Register through 4Cs How often do you get confused ing techniques and relaxation. LAZY SUNDAY SESSIONS: by the overload of information Whatever your level, you will CREATING TOGETHER regarding “wellness”. There find that the instructor has the Suzanne Valois ability to accommodate you by are Wellness Centres, Wellness Enjoy themed workshops once a counsellors, Wellness magazines, always including a variety of options for each posture or prac- month that allow you to bring the books, nutritionist, fitness, and whole family for an art making wellness yoga to mention a few! tice. Because there is no competi- tion in Yoga, not even with your- adventure. Is there a better way But what is Wellness? And, why to spend part of the weekend than is overall wellness important? self, you will learn to enjoy much more than just a healthy body with community, having fun? Then, how do you get to that Some weeks we’ll concentrate destination or is it a journey? and mind from the practice. Tues 6:30 – 7:30 PM on a group project while others Through a series of discussions/ will be personal take home proj- lectures intent on exploring the Oct 25 to Nov 29 Fee: 6 weeks: $70 ects. Register by family, numbers definition of wellness, reviewing limited due to space, it could get new information regarding Body Drop-in: $15 Register through 4Cs. messy so supervision of your Mind and Spirit we will address own children is required! these questions. The intended Family Programs Sun 12:30 – 2:30 PM Fall Programs outcome is for participants to Oct 23, Nov 20 and Dec 18 (4 leave with a greater understand- ADULTS WITH BABIES wks) ing of what Wellness means to DROP-IN Fee: $25 per family per class Visit our website (www.crichtonccc.ca) them individually along with A chance to get out, socialize Register through 4Cs for upcoming programs, or contact us at 613-745-2742 or providing tools regarding how and talk about parenting issues. [email protected], or drop by to choose what programs are the Coffee is available and members Children’s Programs New Edinburgh House at 255 MacKay Street for best fit for them. are encouraged to bring along Wed 1:00 – 3:00 PM SPILLING OPEN a copy of our current program guide. some baked goods to share. If the – A CREATIVE WRITING Oct 26 to Nov 16 (4 wks) group is interested, guest speak- importance of play through art Fee: $160 ADVENTURE FOR GIRLS ers can be invited. AGES 8 – 12 Adult Arts & Gen’l making, movement, writing, Register through 4Cs. Tues 9:30 – 11:00 AM music and voice. Suzanne Valois ACRYLIC OIL & PAINTING COFFEE CLUB Ongoing to Dec 6 (12 wks) Tues 1:00 – 3:30 PM No registration required. Spilling open is all about finding Susan Ashbrook Oct 25 to Nov 22 (5 wks) Give your week a kick-start! This our own voice and using it to tell A relaxed painting environment Fee: $110 is a wonderful chance for adults ME AND MY MOM/DAD our stories, our ideas, our hopes for those who wish to develop Register through 4Cs. to get together to network, catch Suzanne Valois and our fears. their artistic skills at their own up on neighbourhood news, find Spend an evening with your FIGURE DRAWING & out about opportunities avail- It’s about playing with words to pace with individual instruc- PAINTING WORKSHOP child immersed in creative activi- create poems, stories and songs: tion. Open to all levels of paint- able in the area and much more. ties that will draw you together. John Jarrett Speakers or demonstrations on and about bringing those words ers, instruction is individual. Experience each other’s imagina- to life through the use of paint, At the beginning of each class In this workshop, participants topics of interest to the group can tion in a relaxed playful setting work in a variety of media… be arranged as the group will be pastels and collage. In this five we will look at new techniques, with lots of one to one activities. week adventure, we will be mediums, products and creative pencil, charcoal, pastel, water mostly self-directing. Coffee is Discover your individual and based paints or oils… the choice available and unless there is a poets and painters, writers and exercises that may be of interest combined creative selves through artists exploring the corners of to the students in expanding their is up to the individual. Easels are speaker, the morning is free. movement, writing and art mak- provided. There is no instructor Mon 9:30 to 11:00 AM our imaginations and finding fun knowledge and skills. ing. It’s a shared experience of ways to let our stories be heard. Thurs 1:00 – 3:30 PM in this workshop. The learning is Ongoing to Dec 12 letting go and letting in the love in the doing and in the exchange No meeting on Oct 10 Mon 6:00 – 8:00 PM Ongoing to Nov 24 you share. Children ages 8 to 12. Nov 7 to Dec 5 (5 wks) Drop-in fee: $20/class of ideas among the participants. No registration required. Thurs 6:00 – 8:00 PM This is an extended pose work- Fee: $132 Register through 4Cs. Oct 27 to Nov 24 (5 wks) Register through 4Cs. shop. The model starts each Yoga Fee: $185 per pair /per session IN THE BEGINNING THERE session with five short warm-up WAS PLAY – LETTING GO poses followed by an extended IYENGAR YOGA OF SHOULDS pose. Beginners are welcome. Karin Holtkamp CRICHTON CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE Suzanne Valois Wed 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Practising Iyengar yoga helps BOARD OF DIRECTORS Set aside the inner critic and Nov 9 to Dec 14 (6 wks) to build mobility, stability and rediscover your inner child who Fee: $50 strength physically as well as Jennifer Barbarie Interim Vice-Chair longs to laugh, have fun, make Please contact John Jarrett mentally. A variety of yoga asa- Isobel Bisby a mess and discover new things. for information and regis- nas (postures) will be explored Sharon Collins Enter into a time of approaching tration at 613-594-0182 or while paying attention to correct Sean Flynn [email protected]. the world with child-like won- body alignment. When practising Colin Goodfellow der and emerge feeling uplifted with awareness, the effect of the UNFOLDING THE Ellen Goodman Past Chair and renewed as you explore the MYSTERIES OF WELLNESS asanas deepens, promoting good health and well being. Please Jane Heintzman Secretary inform your teacher if you are David Horley Interim Vice-Chair working with injuries or health John Jarrett restrictions. Tues 6:30 – 8:00 PM All Bethann Robin LevelsSept 13 to Oct 23 (7 wks) Johan Rudnick Chair Nov 1 to Dec 13 (7 wks) Carol West Thurs 9:00 – 10:30 AM Level 1 Ex-Officio Members Nov 3 to Dec 15 (7 wks) 1 class/week: $84 Diana Bates MainWorks 2 classes/week: $140 Robert Gould To register please contact Karin Gemma Kerr NECA Holtkamp at 613-422-8384 or Marta Reyes Lipman [email protected] Paula Thompson RAJA YOGA – OPEN CLASSES To contact Board members please Michael Burlacu call 613-745-2742 or The Open Class is an intermedi- email [email protected]. ate level 60-minute long class, Page 24 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 artists and the Lumière team will, we hope, be an inspiration Board has acquired some ener- to come up with fresh ideas to their creativity! getic new talent, with Isobel and plans for responding to the Also joining us at New Bisby and Sean Flynn join- needs and interests of the com- Edinburgh House are the ing us as full Board members, munity in the months ahead. Lumière team, and Artist-in- and Marta Reyes Lipman, Keep an eye on our website Residence Scott Florence’s Paula Thompson and Robert or drop in to New Edinburgh Company of Fools, who for Gould signing on in ex offi- House to find out about upcom- the moment are housed in a cio capacity. As many readers ing events and activities, or to small 3rd floor office, but who know, Isobel is a dynamo on contribute bright ideas of your are also enjoying the incal- the community programming own! culable benefit of significant front, with strong ties to the As anticipated in our Message storage space for festival and Parents’ Steering Committee to the Community in July, Fools-related paraphernalia and longstanding membership we’re delighted to report that in the large basement of the on the Crichton Community our longstanding association house. Congratulations to Scott Council. In addition to play- with the MainWorks Artists and his team for orchestrating ing a crucial role as a sup- Co-operative has continued an extremely successful series Photo: John Arnold port to our staff through the unabated in our new home in of events for the 2011 Lumière Emcee and New Edinburgh resident Jack Horwitz addresses transition this summer, Isobel New Edinburgh House. With Festival, capped by a magical the crowd at the official opening of New Edinburgh House has plunged right in as new 11 of our previous contingent Evening of Light Celebration on August 27, 2011. Co-Chair of our Programming moving with us to studios on on August 20th, which drew Transition Project Co-ordi- a morass of regulatory, legal Committee. Sean too has taken the second and third floor of the 8000 people to Stanley Park to nator, recruited this summer and nuts-and-bolts detail with a leap “into the deep end”, house, most are already happily take part in the festivities. to take on the daunting task unflappable efficiency and serving as a lynch pin in the ensconced and at work. While Thanks to Our Staff: of helping the CCCC to “Get remarkable good humour, and handling of the myriad practi- their quarters are considerably Conquering Mission Out; Get In and Get Rolling”, making every effort to help the cal and regulatory details to be less spacious than those at 200 Impossible Director of Programming CCCC meet its target date of worked out in our new facili- Crichton, the rooms are bright Special thanks to our Susan Ashbrook, and our September 12 for the launch of ties, and strengthening our ties and cheerful, and the tranquil, immensely hard-working Administrator Kiki Cliff. programming. In the months to the community of parents of leafy view from their windows staff team, Lynda Hall, our Together they managed, ahead, we look forward to con- young children. against all odds, to accom- tinuing to work with David, Paula and Marta have both plish the impossible, ensur- his hard-working and capable been leading members of the ing that the second floor of colleagues Gordon Peters, Parents’ Steering Committee, 200 Crichton was left entirely Susan Pitt, Alan Bowker and and are a welcome source empty and in pristine condi- all the other members of the of new energy and ideas, as tion by the last day of August wonderful MacKay United well as much needed exper- (a condition which was critical Implementation Team. We are tise in the realm of communi- to the timely payment of the extremely grateful for their cations. Paula joins Isobel as CCCC’s share of the proceeds immense contribution to the Co-Chair of our Programming of the sale), and at the same early stages of this ambitious Committee. We look forward time orchestrating the move project. to Marta’s help in the design into New Edinburgh House not Fresh Faces on the CCCC and implementation of a new only for the CCCC, but also Board: Communications Strategy to for MainWorks and Lumière; Along with the recent dramat- keep us more closely connect- working out myriad arrange- ic changes in the life of the ed to the community and better ments with MacKay United; CCCC have come changes in positioned to engage area resi- and successfully launching a the composition of our Board. dents of all ages and interests full slate of fall programs in This summer, we said fare- in the life of the Centre. both NEH and the Memorial well to longstanding Board Robert brings to the table Hall by the second week of members Carol Burchill and his background in the legal September. An extraordinary Martin Clary, both of whom profession, an expertise which achievement by any standards! have devoted countless hours has long been absent on our Needless to say, the task is to the work of the Centre and Board despite the legal morass ongoing as we find our feet in who will be greatly missed in which we have frequent- our new facilities and work out as we start a new chapter in ly found ourselves over the the kinks in the coming weeks. New Edinburgh House and course of the past decade. We It is no exaggeration to say that Memorial Hall. Indeed, there look forward to his assistance Lynda, Susan and Kiki made have already been numerous in guiding us through the next possible our collective aim of occasions on which we have stages in the ongoing process achieving this whirlwind tran- felt keenly the loss of Carol’s of consolidating arrangements sition without missing a beat. competence, grace, warmth with MacKay United. Well done and thanks to you and positive spirit, and regret- Needless to say, the core all! ted the absence of Martin’s Another special vote of group of CCCC Board mem- skills in the design of our new bers who started it all nearly thanks goes to all the MacKay business plan, not to mention United negotiators, including twelve years ago are still work- his handyman’s prowess in ing tirelessly to take on the new David Crenna who has been sprucing up our new headquar- tireless in his efforts to advance challenge in New Edinburgh ters! House and Memorial Hall, the process, coping daily with But on the bright side, the October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 25 Creation of New Edinburgh House and New Life for Memorial Hall By David Crenna establishing links and building MacKay United and the CCCC MacKay United Church trust. It also turned out that to their move out of the manse Implementation Team several members of our nego- by August 15, well in advance The former MacKay United tiating team had past or current of what is normally called for Church manse at 255 MacKay connections with individual under Ontario Landlord and Street has recently been rein- members of the CCCC Board Tenant legislation. So we are carnated as “New Edinburgh of Directors. very grateful to our former House”, and the Crichton We are also fortunate that tenants and to Hummingbird Community Cultural Centre some of the key programs that House for graciously agree- (CCCC) has arranged to share the church has been supporting ing to move, and to re-estab- the use of Memorial Hall on with space are very compatible lish themselves nearby at 204 Dufferin Road for community with program offerings of the Stanley Avenue. programming. Both are very CCCC and can be continued by By the time this edition of welcome developments for them. These include the Taylor the New Edinburgh News is in MacKay United Church and for School of Irish Dance, the circulation in early October, if the wider New Edinburgh com- New Edinburgh Players and all goes according to plan, the munity of which our Church is the MacKay New Edinburgh CCCC will be well established a long-standing member. Playgroup. Of course, the in New Edinburgh House, with It was serendipity that the Church will be continuing its programming launched and the CCCC needed to find a new own outreach programs in the Memorial Hall fitted up with a home just as MacKay United shared space, and in particu- new sprung floor to facilitate Cartoon by Heather Mathews Church was in the process of lar “High Horizons”, a regu- dance and fitness classes. You selling its manse. Based on lar Tuesday program for adults will hear more about these wel- picking up where we left off forward to offer assistance with comments received by our with disabilities. come developments from the with the loss of 200 Crichton the move; and those who have Implementation Team, mem- Of course, there have been CCCC in these pages. and pulling out all the stops to signed up for classes in our bers of the congregation are some inevitable challenges in All in all, this is an exciting make the new project a success new digs and are helping us very pleased indeed that the working out exactly how to new venture for both organiza- for the community. Special inaugurate the new facilities. CCCC intends to use this manage the Memorial Hall tions! Short-term leases have thanks to Ellen Goodman, Special thanks also to NECA heritage building as a focus space jointly, but we have now been signed for the manse Johan Rudnick and Carol and the Crichton Community for community, cultural, rec- worked well together to sort and the Memorial Hall. Over West for their extraordinary Council for co-signing a letter reational, organizational and these arrangements out in the coming months, we fully dedication, their resilience to our Councillor Peter Clark, other activities. They are also record time for the CCCC tar- expect to complete negotia- in the face of daunting chal- expressing support for the New delighted that the CCCC will get start date of September 12. tions between the two organi- lenges, painful reversals and a Edinburgh House/Memorial be using available space in the Credit should go especially to zations leading to the sale of formidable workload, and their Hall project and underscoring Memorial Hall of the Church Lynda Hall and Kiki Cliff the manse to the CCCC and admirable commitment to the the need for such a facility in much more intensively. This on behalf of the CCCC, who a long-term shared-use agree- ideal of a vibrant community our community; to the MacKay will greatly expand its range of worked closely with Susan ment for the Memorial Hall. A and arts centre that brought United Church community uses and value to the surround- Pitt and Norma McCord of certain amount of non-sanctu- the CCCC into being at 200 for their many kindnesses, and ing neighbourhood. MacKay United to clear the ary space in the church building Crichton all those years ago. their consistently generous- When MacKay United Memorial Hall of years of itself may also be included. Finally, a word of thanks to spirited, helpful and welcoming learned, from NECA board accumulated “stuff”. Beyond that, we are hop- all of our supporters in the approach in their daily dealings member Ernie Smith, that the Both organizations have been ing for synergies between the community, without whom we with the CCCC; to the Manor CCCC was unable to pursue the very fortunate indeed to have community organizations and would long since have fold- Park Community Council for previously planned purchase of had the active cooperation of the Church, as well as funding ed our tents and withdrawn their encouragement, moral 200 Crichton Street, we quick- the tenants of the former manse partners, over the longer term from the scene. We are deeply support and beautiful welcom- ly approached them by way during July and August. They leading to programs and events grateful for their expressions ing bouquet of flowers saluting of Joan Mason, President of facilitated everything from we have not yet even imagined: of encouragement and support our arrival at New Edinburgh NECA, to explore opportuni- the early contacts between a good news story indeed! as we embarked on this new House; and to our political rep- ties for cooperation. Then it venture at the beginning of the resentatives, Councillor Peter all came together very quickly summer. We extend our thanks Clark who has taken up our from the end of May onward, to those who provided interest cause at City Hall; Madeleine with everyone on both sides free loans to help us bridge Meilleur, our loyal MPP (and working very hard to make it the gap between the start of an enthusiastic participant in happen by the beginning of the transition process and our our August celebration event!); September. receipt of payment of the pro- and Mauril Bélanger, our ceeds from the sale; those who MP. We were especially fortu- participated in the Farewell/ It’s a brand new chapter in nate that a number of people Celebration event on August 27 the history of the CCCC and who attended MacKay United, and in the Open House on the community, with a story including Ernie Smith, were September 10; those who came just beginning! also active in NECA and helped in the collaboration process by Page 26 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 Clocktower Brew Pub for game or a freezie. We would One more very important generously donating the hot like to thank Donya for all of acknowledgement, the CCC dogs and condiments, and to her hard work and wish her has always been very grate- BoomBox DJs for supplying ful to the New Edinburgh the music. Congratulations Pub. Throughout the to the winners of the years owners Paul and races: Aiden Morrison, Tracy Williams have been Norah DeWolfe, Henry very generous in supply- McLeland, Christian ing the council with hot By Cathy McConkey In July, we hosted our annual Henningson, Sam Jacouty, chocolate for the skaters at Well, I can hardly believe it is New Edinburgh Community Aaron V., Harvard the rink and hot dogs for September again and we have Picnic and couldn’t have asked Matt, Freda Springfield, the Winter Carnival. This to start thinking about cooler for a more beautiful day. Lots Olivier Belanger, Paige year, Paul and Tracy out weather coming, not to men- of neighbourhood families Hardy, Jill Hardy, Sara did themselves and chose tion all the leaf raking that it turned out to hear energizing Monteith-Adams, Vincent the council as beneficiary brings. I hope that everyone music, run races, have their Farmer, Clare McLeland, of the annual charity golf had a lovely summer. faces painted and make bub- Alicia Gombos, Emma tournament for a second We have had a very busy sea- bles. Other activities included Farquhar, Rebecca time. We were absolutely son at the fieldhouse this year eating—hot dogs, watermelon Lipman, Kita Springfield, thrilled and delighted when with all our events and activi- and freezies—and enjoying Meghan Hardy, Desmond we received the cheque and ties. First, I’d like to men- the splash pad. Even Mayor Lyons, Hale Abbott, Photo: Louise Imbeault want to thank Paul and his tion the Marathon Cheering Jim Watson dropped by to Penelope White, and Zoya Bianca Gittens (local fashion model) with golf teams for their gener- Station that took place on hand out race ribbons. Many Thompson-Arnold. Matthew Michaud (BoomBox DJ). ous donation. We cannot May 24. Once again, New thanks to the day’s volunteers With the help of a Canada a successful first year at the thank Paul and Tracy enough Edinburgh was voted THE who helped pull it all together: Summer Jobs grant, the CCC University of Ottawa. for their continued generosity BEST CHEERING STATION. Carol Geller, Mammoud , was able to once again hire a Thank you to all who came Roya and Donya Taghizadeh, summer student and open the out to help with the cheer- Isabelle, and Harmony, as building and the snack bar for Garage Sale Draw Prize Winners ing; it was a particularly hot well as Crichton Community 30 hours every week. Local On behalf of the Crichton Community Council I would like to and humid morning that day Council (CCC) members resident Donya Taghizadeh thank all the merchants listed below for their very kind donation so we really appreciated the Cathy McConkey, Michel proved to be a great choice to our event. To the garage sale participants who won the draw neighbourhood’s involvement. Giroux, Helene Cohen, Jill as Fieldhouse Manager. She prizes, I would like to thank you for your donation to the council I also want to thank Joseph Hardy, Stephanie Monteith, quickly established a rap- and hope that you enjoy your prize. Also, to all the other garage Cull for organizing this annual and Caroline Matt. A spe- port with local kids and could sale participants who did not win a prize, I would like to thank event. cial thank you goes to the always be counted on for a you for your donation and wish you all good luck next year! Merchants Prize Winners Isobel’s Cupcakes and Cookies Gord Lovelace (MacKay St) Metro Marie Mullally and others (MacKay St) Books on Beechwood Gillian Holt (Putman Ave) Fraser Café Jennifer McKeen (Union St) Mood Moss Flowers John Jarrett (MacKay St) New Edinburgh tartan scarf Dave Harris (Crichton St) Details Home Apparel Diane Culver (River Lane) Bridgehead Mr. Mann (Crichton St) Da Bombe Sandra Lavigne (Crichton) Jacobsons Marie Montpetit (Ivy Cres) Physical Therapy Institute Warren Hall (Ivy St) 327 ST. LAURENT BOULEVARD • 613-749-9703 • WWW.LESAINTO.COM New Edinburgh Spa Julie Smyth (Queen Vic) 42 Crichton Peter Honeywell (Crichton) Beechwood Village Chiropractors Jason Blair (Stanley Ave) Bread and Roses (6 x $5.00) Christine Plouffe (Union St) Gouadec (Noel St) Sam Grabner and Debra Thank Conner (Ivy Cres) Martha Markowsky You! (Crichton St) Jacqueline Parent (Ivy Cres) Mike MacPhee (Ivy Cres)

Offer expires October 13, 2011. October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 27 and support of the council. And finally, the CCC would like to thank all those who donated 10% of their pro- ceeds from this year’s New Edinburgh Garage Sale. For the first time we introduced the idea of draw prizes as an incentive to have the envelopes returned sooner. It worked! Take a look at the list to see the draw prizes and the recipients. The garage sale is a key fund- raiser for us, so please drop off your donation envelope at either 137 Stanley Avenue or 369 MacKay Street, or contact me at 613-746-0303 and I will be happy to pick it up from you. Don’t be shy, there’s still time. Looking forward to our next events? That would be the Halloween Howl and the Pumpkin Parade. The Howl will be held Sunday, October Photo: Garth Gullekson 30, from 3 to 5:30 pm, for New Edinburgh was chosen for the fifth year in a row as “THE kids aged 0 to 7 years. Bring BEST CHEERING STATION” in the City of Ottawa during the your little ghosts and goblins, Ottawa Race Weekend. witches and warlocks and parade through the street, do We gather them up and cre- ested in joining or volunteering some crafts and play games. ate a visual display represent- please drop by or call me at And new last year, we ing all the talented carvers in 613-746-0303 for more infor- thought we would try it once the neighbourhood. Watch for mation. more, is the Pumpkin Parade, details! The Fieldhouse is available held this year on Tuesday, Crichton Community Council for rent for your next event. November 1 at dusk. Bring meets every second Monday of Please contact Jill Hardy at your carved pumpkin to the the month at 7:30 pm in the 613-746-1323 to reserve in Fieldhouse for one more show. Fieldhouse. If you are inter- advance. Letter of Thanks to New Edinburgh Cheering Section I have done many events of comers...I was still on pace but and interacted, I thanked those various distances, triathlons, not sure that I really wanted who were there for still being 5 km , 10 km, 1/2 marathon; to continue down this lonely there. It meant soooooo much I always walk the run por- road...my friend with three that you were there for so long. tion and I am always at the little kids was not able to stay I decided that I was going to tail end of the pack...this was out long enough at km 27 to finish the event pretty much at my first marathon. My original see me go by—can’t blame her that moment. If you could stay goal was to finish in 8 hours or with the rain and all. At that out there and wait for the very less. Then I had some training point, I decided I should take last person to go through, then issues, a lingering injury from stock of the situation and start I was going to take that energy a 30 km event in March...my thinking about whether or not I and commitment with me to new goal was to make it to was going to finish this event. the finish line. 35 km and finishing would be I looked at my watch—I was I finished in 7:46—the fur- a bonus. still pretty much on pace...but thest I have ever walked. I The first 18 km or so were I still had 15 km left. One song decided right then that I had pretty good, a little rain lots at a time I said to myself, one to find a way to let you know of people...some bands play- song at a time. Then I rounded that you made a huge differ- ing...the runners looping back the corner onto Stanley and ence in my completing my around. Then the rain started saw the Subway arch; I saw first marathon. Those [at the to get worse and I knew the a few people on the side of front of the pack] barely notice worst part was coming up— the road and I heard a voice... you...the people in the middle the long straight boring park- I took off my headphones, as I notice you...the people toward ways...there were empty enter- realized the voice was talking the end appreciate you...those tainment tents here and there, to me. I was blown away...you of us trailing behind the pack water tables with a couple of were still there. You waited need you!!!! I cannot thank people left to tend to the late- until the very end. I waved you enough. Page 28 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 Lyrical? Tempestuous? Vibrant? By Sheryn Sauvé These are just a few of the never imposed any limitations adjectives describing the music in my education but allowed that Ottawa concert pianist me to be free to explore. What Parvaneh Eshghi plans to per- a gift!” form on Friday, November 4, Parvaneh is generally fond 2011, at the second concert of of a variety of music and loves MacKay United Church’s 2011- to play all styles and compos- 12 Chamber Music Series. ers. However, when she lis- The seeds for Parvaneh’s tens to music, she especially career began when her parents enjoys hearing French compos- exposed her to classical music, ers such as Fauré, Ravel and at a very young age, by playing Franck. “There is something it in the car. After they bought about modal writing which her a toy piano, Parv immedi- really tugs at my heartstrings ately began playing melodies and inspires my imagination. that she remembered from the The Fauré Nocturnes, for me, car. There was no choice for are the most exquisite gems!” her parents but to enroll her in In Parv’s opinion, Franck’s piano lessons! Prélude Chorale et Fugue is Nicolas Côté (fourth from left) and the rest of the Kids Helping Kids ensemble perform for A student of renowned one of the greatest, most gor- a cause. Over the past five years, they have raised over $21,000 for the Peaceful Children’s Canadian pianists Jean-Paul geous and monumental works Homes, two orphanages in Cambodia Sevilla, Andrew Tunis, Louis- ever written for the piano. Philippe Pelletier, Richard Parvaneh hopes to bring a Raymond and more recently, more relaxed atmosphere to the Concert: Kids Helping Kids Jean Desmarais, Parv’s aspira- classical music scene, where tions lie in reaching the height imagination, originality and Nicolas Côté open communication thrive, I would like to invite the entire will include works by Vivaldi, I hope that you can join me of creativity and freedom, Bach and other classical com- and the other young people while at the same time respect- while, at the same time, main- community of New Edinburgh taining utter devotion to the to a fundraising concert in posers. involved in this event for a ing, the composer’s personal This is the sixth fundrais- wonderful afternoon of music. and stylistic intentions. music score and its specific which I will be performing performance practices. She with a team of accomplished ing concert organized by Kids After the concert, there will Parv believes all of her piano Helping Kids. The organization be a reception with delicious teachers have inspired and strives to learn music from young musicians between the all eras, as well as interpret ages of 13 and 17. The concert is made up of young musicians desserts and a silent auction. impacted her musically. She from Ottawa who work to sup- Tickets are $15 for adults and considers herself very lucky diverse works with exceptional will be held on November 6 authority and conviction. at 4 pm at MacKay United port the Peaceful Children’s $5 for children, and are avail- to have connected with excep- Homes, which provide a warm, able at Books on Beechwood tional and generous musicians, MacKay United Church is Church (corner of Dufferin privileged to benefit from hav- and MacKay). All proceeds loving home environment and the Leading Note (370 who have helped her discover for 166 Cambodian children Elgin Street). Space permit- and perfect the musician that ing Parvaneh as its music direc- will go to help support the tor. She remains active with Peaceful Children’s Homes in orphaned by AIDS or the sex ting, tickets will also be on sale she has become today. Each trade. I was fortunate to per- at the church door. went beyond the necessary many solo and chamber per- Cambodia. formances throughout Ottawa, The young musicians who form in the previous four con- If you have any ques- requirements and inspired her certs. Thanks to the tremen- tions, please send an email to to seek pure artistry, expressing such as recently playing for will be performing at the con- Carmen on Tap, an exciting cert are active participants in dous support of the community [email protected] or call not only the piano, but music, and the greater city of Ottawa, (613) 730-2712. If you are art, life. She has worked with modern rendition of the opera, other musical ensembles in directed by Brent Krysa, star- Ottawa. Several performers are we were able to raise $4,000 unable to attend the concert but highly individual and imagina- at each event. This money was would still like to contribute to tive artists, who challenged her ring Julie Nesrallah, Maghan members of the Ottawa Youth McPhee, Steeve Michaud and Orchestra. Many are also prize used to buy rice, seeds and this youth initiative, you can to strive beyond boundaries, tools; the children grow much also make a donation at www. tapping into her own unique, Benjamin Covey. winners at the Kiwanis Music In choosing her repertoire Festival. The concert repertoire of their food themselves. khk-es.ca. creative voice. “In short, they October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 29 for the concert, Parvaneh says: composer Alberto Ginastera, Principal Horn of NACO, “These are all pieces I abso- not only because of his skillful and pianist Jean Desmarais. lutely love.” She will open mastery of the polytonal/quar- The final concert of the 2011- with No.1 Prelude and Fugue tal language, but also because 12 series will take place on in E minor by German com- of the rhythmically exciting Sunday, May 13, 2012, at poser Felix Mendelssohn from writing, which Parv has “a very 7:30 pm with Leah Roseman, his Op. 35, Six Preludes and soft spot for!” She will close Mark Friedman, Sally Benson, Fugues. Parv seldom sees solo with Sonata No.1 Op.22 writ- Leah Wyber and Margaret piano Mendelssohn performed ten in 1952 for the Carnegie Tobolowska with their per- in concert and thought it would Institute and Pennsylvania formance of Schubert’s Cello be a great opportunity to pres- College for Women. Quintet. ent a composer who writes Come away inspired by the beautiful lyrical melodies in the music, wanting to know more manner of Schubert/Chopin but about these great composers, with the contrapuntal sophisti- and seeking further inspiration. cation of Bach. Join us for Parv’s concert at The second choice for the 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November evening, Kreisleriana, Op.16, 4, 2011, at MacKay United Phantasien für das Pianoforte, Church, Dufferin Road and by German composer Robert MacKay Street, followed by a Schumann, is a work in eight reception. Tickets: available movements written in 1838. from Books on Beechwood, at Kreisleriana is considered to the door or by calling 613-749- be one of Schumann’s finest 8727; cost $20 for adults, $15 compositions. Parv chose for students and seniors. For the Kreisleriana “because it is more information visit www. tempestuous and relentlessly mackayunitedchurch.com. passionate throughout, a nice The MacKay series will con- contrast to the Mendelssohn”. tinue Saturday, March 10, 2012, Finally, Parvaneh had to at 7:30 pm featuring musi- include Argentinian classical cians Julie Fauteux, Associate

Ottawa concert pianist Parvaneh Eshghi will perform at MacKay United Church on Friday, November 4, 2011, as part of their Chamber Music Series. Page 30 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 Going For Gold: Rockcliffe Book Fair Celebrates 50th Anniversary grams at the public elemen- the community spirit inspired tary school, as well as literacy by Jane Dobell and Joan programs in other Ottawa area Askwith, who together spear- schools. headed Book Fair through the The Fair goes on... first two decades and built the foundations on which it has It hasn’t been without drama. grown. Rockcliffe Park Library The FLQ crisis in 1970 and the Mrs. Dobell and Mrs. Askwith H1N1 influenza outbreak two are just two in a long line years ago almost forced the of volunteers who have made Fun Day Coming Up Fair’s cancellation. There is Book Fair and our community By Caryn Kewell are hosting an Open House/ also the general decline in the great. This year, volunteers are Want to see the latest Harry Fun Day from 10 am to 1 publishing industry that many needed to make Book Fair’s Potter movie? How about read- pm at 380 Springfield Road. expected would have long big “five oh” the best one yet. ing that amazing Canadian The popular local magic/circus 50th Book Fair Nov 4-6 quelled the market for books. Everyone is welcome, includ- novel everyone is talk- duo, the Juggle Squad, will be By Sarah Baxter But, despite these challenges ing high-schoolers looking to ing about? Need to do some doing a show at 10:30 am and It is a bond shared by hun- and others, Book Fair has not fulfill their volunteer require- extra research? Ottawa Public the Sunny Shenanigans Puppet dreds of women and men who only survived but thrived. ments. Book sorting and stor- Library branches have changed group will be presenting an have made the neighbourhoods So it’s time to celebrate. age are going on now and con- a lot over the last few years Animal Extravaganza at11:30 around Beechwood home— Please join our community tinue right up to November; and continue to evolve. The am. volunteering for the annual for “Going For Gold”, which and, of course, help is always Rockcliffe Park branch is no There will also be on-going Rockcliffe Book Fair, which looks back on the past half needed during Book Fair, with exception, with all it has to crafts, face painting and com- turns 50 this fall. century and looks ahead to the the set up, the Fair itself and offer: express reads, movies, petitions. Snacks will also be Now into their third genera- next. This year, there will be a the tear down. Contact rockc music CDs, an ever-growing served after the puppet show. tion, the volunteers who have Gala Reception that will take [email protected] children’s section, video games Don’t miss this opportunity to made the annual fundraiser place on October 14 in Queen and let Book Fair know how and graphic novels, as well as discover or re-discover one of one of the biggest book fairs Juliana Hall, the home of Book you can help. fiction and non fiction collec- our local treasures—the local in Ontario are poised to do Fair. Tickets are $25. Donations would be most tions for every taste. library! it again this year. Last year, There will also be a silent appreciated for the silent auc- volunteers contributed more auction, all to raise money for tion and can be arranged by The Rockcliffe Park branch than 3,500 hours of their time, Book Fair beneficiaries. And, emailing Book Fair. Book wants you to come by to check sold 35,000 used books, setting to mark the 50th, a new tra- donations are always wel- it out and have some fam- new records for sales. Proceeds dition: the annual Ravenous come in the bin at the front of ily fun at the same time. On from Book Fair support pro- Reader Award, a tribute to Rockcliffe Park Public School. Saturday, October 22, they October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 31 Rockcliffe Garden Club Monarch Butterflies: Jean Lauriault By Frances Phillips Jean Lauriault is one of those rare individuals who has suc- Rockcliffe Park Branch cessfully transferred his work 380 Springfield Road 613-745-2562 interests into retirement. Or, more accurately, semi-retire- Fall Programs ment. Following a career with the Sonia Doyon Canadian Museum of Nature Public Service Supervisor, Rockliffe Park Branch where he became a special- www.biblioottawalibrary.ca ist on the Monarch Butterfly, Linda Granfield @ Jean now leads educational Music, Dance & Sing trips to their natural roosting Along with Charlie Your Library sites in Mexico. As a Museum Children’s author Linda Associate, he also contributes Award winning children’s Granfield presents her tribute to the Canadian strategy to performer, Charlie Hope, will to a Canadian icon with her preserve Monarch habitats and get your whole family sing- book “Remembering John ing and moving as we cel- save them from extinction. It and climate exist elsewhere? of the oyamel tree favoured McCrae”. really is, he says, “a labour of ebrate Ontario Library Week What we do know is that by Monarchs pose an addi- and Canadian Library Month! Thursday Nov 03, 2011 love.” larvae (Monarch caterpillars) tional threat. Not only does (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ) So when Jean’s not monitor- gravitate to milkweeds— logging activity reduce their ing the caterpillar count on his Tuesday Oct 18, 2011 known for their toxic leaves winter habitat, it also opens up (1:30 - 2:05 pm ) Between the Lines own Milkweed patch in the and juices—for good reason. the forest canopy to the ele- Gatineau Hills, he’s lecturing. Simply put, ingesting the ments. In 1995, for example, Share the enjoyment of good Or in Mexico, shepherding eco plant’s toxins deters predators. scientists reckon between five books in a relaxed atmo- tourists up rocky paths to hill- Open House What has eluded scientists to seven million Monarchs sphere. Join us for a discus- side sanctuaries that house mil- is how Monarchs—born in perished after one December Come and enjoy the fun! sion about I Shall Not Hate: lions of Monarchs until their Canada and the United States snowstorm alone. Children’s entertainment a Gaza Doctor’s Journey by migration to summer feeding at the end of August—find their If Monarch’s are to survive, including the youth cir- Izzeldin Abuelaish. and breeding grounds in the way to the same overwintering Jean says, we need to marshal cus/magic duo, The Juggle United States and Canada. Thursday, Nov 10, 2011 sites year after year. all available resources. Our Squad, puppet show, face- Jean’s interest in Monarchs (7 - 8 pm ) In Mexico, Jean and his contribution to their survival painting, crafts, door prizes was ignited by a series of eco-tourism colleagues from can be as simple as a milkweed and snacks. Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 exchange programs at the Expedición Madre Tierra patch in a window box. Or as (7 - 8 pm ) Museum of Nature, when he (www.expedicionmadretierra. ambitious as a colorful but- Saturday Oct 22, 2011 coordinated student and teach- Thursday Oct 13, 2011 com.mx) guide small groups terfly garden from which the (10 am - 1 pm ) (7 - 8 pm ) er expeditions between Mexico on foot or by horseback into maturing Monarchs can draw and Canada: the goal being to the Monarch’s Transvolcanic the nectar to gather strength study the extraordinary hom- mountain habitats in Mexico. for their long migration south ing instincts of the Monarch Attracted to oyamel trees, the in the Fall. Butterfly, and its attachment to butterflies roost in an area over- To learn more about the the Milkweed plant. More than lapping the states of México Monarch Butterfly and what 16 years later, Jean admits that and Michoacán—now des- we can do to protect it you are while much has been learned ignated a Monarch Butterfly invited to meet Jean Lauriault many mysteries remain. Biosphere Reserve. and see his slide show at What fluke of nature, for Despite the protections Rockcliffe Park Garden instance, attracts the Monarch offered by nature, scientists Club, Thursday October 27 Butterfly to the more than 110 and dedicated conservationists at 7:30 pm. Annual member- species of milkweeds in North like Jean, Monarch Butterfly ship $35 (single), $50 (couple). America? Why do up to 100 populations remain very much Guests $7 at the door. million migrating Monarch at risk. Butterflies congregate in the In Canada and the U.S., same overwintering sites in increased land development Baja California and Mexico and pesticide use destroy sum- when similar forest canopies mer habitats and the plants Monarch’s feed on. As a result, population counts are falling putting the Monarch Butterfly on the list of more than 500 endangered species compiled by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Even in the countryside, the milkweeds on which the butterflies depend are under threat. Considered a nuisance by farmers, it’s forbidden to plant any of the 14 varieties that thrive in Canada close to agricultural land. And despite its pretty pink flower clusters, the plant’s invasive rhizome Nov 10 root system does little to endear it to regular urban gardeners. In Mexico, depleting stands Page 32 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 Looking for Adventure and Let’s All Sing Like the Birdies Sing Challenge? Join Army Cadets! By Janet Uren folds of my blouse. The neigh- lar head was seen cleaving the Cadet League of Canada, a I knew we were in trouble bours were shortly thereafter waves in the distance behind, civilian non-profit organiza- this summer, when I picked up treated to the sight of me erupt- brown eyes glinting with des- tion, and the Canadian Forces a newspaper and discovered ing from the back door, more perate determination. Juno the who partner to provide uni- that the experts – the ones or less unrobed and waving Dog. We circled and headed forms, equipment and training. who used to provide me with my blouse frantically in front back, with everyone loudly There are no registration opinions – are no longer talk- of me. That was too much for exhorting the dog, and me, fees or dues to join the Cadet ing sense. No longer do these the bee or whatever it was. It and the driver. Juno caught up program. Upon joining, uni- pundits “write,” “say,” “state,” lit out for home, and I retreated and tried to claw her way into forms and accoutrements are “speak” or “opine.” Now they inside, where nature cannot get the boat, forgetting to swim “tweet.” At least that’s what me. You probably think I make as she did so and sinking. The If you are a boy or girl between provided free of charge. Cadets and parents are encouraged to the Globe & Mail reports: these things up: I don’t. Gospel boat swung around, the object 12 and 18 years old, want to such-and-such an expert on truth. being to keep the propellers meet new friends, become eli- participate in, and contribute to, fundraising on behalf of civil disobedience, intoned the Not for nothing do they call away from my puppy, and my gible to attend summer training noble rag, had weighed in on it “nature, red in tooth and sister – always helpful in an and have a chance to travel, the local sponsoring committee and league, to offset costs not the subject of riots in England. claw.” Have I mentioned that emergency – cried out: “She’s the Army Cadet program is for “‘The world is going to hell in I nearly drowned this summer, under the boat!” I rose to the you!! covered by the Department of National Defence. a hand-basket,’ he tweeted.’” thus putting the annual play in occasion – or rather, I fell to it. You get an opportunity to Or words to the effect. considerable doubt? Again, it Fully dressed, I plunged into learn and experience abseiling Cadets are in no way obli- My, the British are having was Juno the Dog’s fault. My the lake, taking a deep breath (rappelling), orienteering and gated to join the Canadian an exciting time. So am I, and family meets for a week every just as my head went under the going on adventure/survival Forces. The goal of this feder- it isn’t only rehearsals for The August on an island in the Big water. training (sleeping in tents) and ally-sponsored program is to Circle that are keeping my Rideau. I know: it’s a reckless In fact, Juno wasn’t under all sorts of amazing activi- instil in our young Canadians adrenalin high. Half an hour thing to do, spend seven days the boat. At that very moment, ties!!! the values of leadership, physi- ago, Juno the Dog came racing on a 200-metre island with 13 she was on top of my head, all 3018 RCACC has teams that cal fitness, confidence and in from the garden pursued by a close relatives. Still, that’s the 87.3 pounds of her. This fact train in biathlon, orienteering, civic duty. Army cadets are huge black buzzing insect that kind of mad fools we are. One became unpleasantly appar- ceremonial drill and marks- encouraged to become active instantly transferred its interest day, a number of us decided to ent as I tried to surface in a manship. and responsible members of to me. Juno watched with inter- relieve the tension by heading maelstrom of black fur and The program takes place the community by developing est from the top of the stairs, for the mainland for the after- plunging claws. I went down Monday nights from 6:15 to self-confidence, self-esteem while I ran briskly three times noon. Imagine me, if you will, again, cleverly taking another 9 pm at Ashbury College and and a sense of teamwork. around my own living room, seated decorously in the bow deep breath of water as I sank. the occasional weekend. If you are interested in getting whimpering with fear while the of the boat, suitably dressed for Time, I reflected, to come up Parents and Guardians! more information on how to creature buzzed in hot pursuit. an outing in civilized Westport. with a new policy. To hell with The Royal Canadian Army join the Ashbury Army Cadets, It disappeared, and I thought I I was even wearing shoes. Juno. I struggled to the surface Cadets is a national youth orga- call 613-841-8092 or email us was safe, when all of a sudden Not for long. As we chugged and struck out for shore, some- nization supported by the Army at: [email protected]. I heard a big BUZZZZZ in the out of the bay, a black triangu- what hampered by the fact that October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 33 I couldn’t breathe and with a thousand years ago, is exactly know why I hesitate to plunge them actually know their lines, telephone: 613-842-4913. (I’d Juno following me anxiously my situation in ref. the social any deeper into the seething and the annual nervous break- be especially glad to hear from and trying to claw her way media. My moving finger writ cauldron of social media. down has taken place right on you if know anything about up my back. I made it to the and four accounts sprang to Of course, on the plus side, schedule and with no loss of Facebook.) beach, and Juno joined me, life. As a result, I have some- not all my technological for- life. Come one, come all: the uttering joyful whimpers to the how managed to become my ays lead to disaster. As I told All that remains to make ticket office is officially open effect that she was glad I had own FRIEND. I suppose it you, my brilliant nephew in us happy is an audience. So for business. changed my mind about going could be worse. I could be my Denver has finally got around think about buying tickets. You Editor’s note: This missive into town. As soon as I could own WORST NIGHTMARE. to revamping the Linden House can purchase these at Books appears on the Linden House speak, I told her weakly that, (Just wait.) website. Now, when you go on Beechwood or, even bet- Theatre Blog (http://linden- in my opinion, she was a bad Moving a thousand years to www.lindenpro.ca, you can ter, online, thus confirming housetheatrecompany-janet. dog. forward, have you read Harry see the poster, get the times my company’s arrival in the blogspot.com) and is re-pub- These real-life incidents are Potter? I love Harry Potter. and dates of performances and 21st century. Or if, like me, lished with kind permission part of the reason why comedy In the last book, he and his even enjoy the odd typo and you prefer to stay rooted in from the author and Linden speaks to me. When big black sidekicks raided a vault in syntactical lapse. And that’s some other century, use the House Theatre Company. insects pursue you through Gringott’s Bank where the not all. Now you can also BUY your own living room, dogs try enchanted treasure burned red TICKETS ONLINE! Through to drown you with love and the hot and multiplied every time PayPal. Now isn’t that some- stuffed shirts start “tweeting” they touched anything. Now, thing? The Linden House Fern Hill School about earthquakes and riots doesn’t that ring a bell? Don’t Theatre Company has entered and the rising price of dish you find, whenever you are the 21st century, dragging me Celebrates 30 Years soap, you know that something standing in a swelling tide of along by the hair! All this for This academic year marks the tional educational standards. funny is going on. And by that, scorching metal, you tend to a woman who has never, ever, 30th Anniversary of Fern Hill Specific project goals include I mean “strange” and “odd” as flail about a bit and suddenly not once in her life, uttered School, an independent pre- window and door replacement, well as “comic.” everything is worse? Well, that even the faintest little tweet school and elementary school and refinishing of the school’s It has occurred to me that, is precisely my experience of and has no desire to so. You’ve located in the heart of New exterior brick. if I really want to have a Facebook. Every time I touch come a long way, baby. Edinburgh. To honour this sig- In 1988, Fern Hill School good laugh, I should estab- it, I suddenly acquire a new Before closing, let me remind nificant milestone, a celebra- was incorporated as a non- lish a Twitter account myself. account. (Come to think of it, you – in case you could ever tory garden party will be held profit school with charitable Maybe it would help give I AM my own worst night- forget – that Linden House is on October 1 at the Rockcliffe status. Fern Hill prides itself Linden House profile in this mare.) producing a play, The Circle home of Shawn and Louise on offering advanced pre- world of woe. It makes sense, I have tried to get out of by Somerset Maugham, and Malhotra, of Claridge Homes. school literacy programs and a but I’m sorry: I can’t do it. I this quandary with my dig- that it opens on October 20 and The event is open to the com- diverse elementary curriculum. have already embroiled myself nity intact. Only last week, I runs until October 29. I have munity. Children are fully immersed in in enough social mayhem on took myself sternly in hand just looked at my calendar and Facebook. I may have men- and addressed myself to the see with some horror that this tioned that somehow I have “delete this account” option. is just over four weeks from ended up with four accounts At the last moment, I got cold now. (Loud scream!) there – two for me personally feet. The warnings that emit- Just ignore me. The play is and two for Linden House. I ted from the machine were in fine shape. The costumes don’t know how it happened, dire. In fact, it took me back to are entering the final phase and I don’t mind admitting that my early days on a computer, of development, and they are it preys on what I like to think when I first saw that wonderful FINE! We have a set with a of as my mind. message appear on the screen: Palladian theme emerging from Did you ever read the “You have committed a fatal the workshop even as we speak Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam? error,” it said coldly. “Exit the and, in a spirit of antique fri- It was written in 12th-centu- program immediately.” Words volity, we are painting it deep ry Persia but, astonishingly, to chill the blood. RED! We raided the IODE there’s a juicy bit in there about I haven’t learned much Laurentian Chapter Garage Facebook: about computers since then, Sale last weekend and are now The moving finger writes but enough to know when I am the proud owners of: two gold And having writ, moves on. beaten. Cluck, cluck. I chick- picture frames, one giant bou- Nor all thy piety and wit can ened out. When it comes down quet of silk rhododendrons, cancel half a line to bedrock, I simply cannot one gold-framed mirror, one Nor all thy tears wash out a face the prospect of losing all large vase, one glass decanter, word of it. those friends – many of whom one purple dress and one gold That, as I would tell the poet, I have actually met. Go ahead, beaded purse. The actors are if he hadn’t fallen off the perch laugh. But now at least you also hard at work. Some of

Photo: Louise Imbeault Fern Hill School on Vaughn Street unveils a new sign at their spring fair. The 30th Anniversary gar- music, art, technology, French, den party marks the launch and Spanish. of an ambitious fundraising campaign to rejuvenate the The school’s impressive school’s facilities. As a non- selection of extracurricular profit independent school, Fern activities includes skating, Hill has always kept its focus gymnastics, dance, jiu-jitsu, and and budget on creative, inno- violin. Fern Hill School fosters More that 40 parents and 20 students participated in the 2011 edition of «La Corvée» at vative, and substantial edu- a strong start to the early aca- the French-language public elementary school École élémentaire publique Trille des Bois. cational programming. This demic years within a nurturing Once a year, La Corvée must either build or repair an item in the community. This year, milestone year marks the per- environment. Students gradu- children and parents built a 500-square foot and 18-inches high sand box containing 40 fect opportunity for refurbish- ate from the school feeling tonnes of sand. In addition, they built planters 18 inches high and 4 feet wide. All this was ment of the physical building confident, prepared, and ready done with recycled material or material from local suppliers to match Fern Hill’s excep- to tackle new challenges. Page 34 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 tect who designed the Canadian fire pit at the centre. The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health Museum of Civilization. With There is a large sign posted By Mary Albota, medicines, along with tobacco, setting, working with my team great pride, our community feels on the east side of the pres- Director of Health Services sage and sweetgrass that are of health professionals. that the new Wabano Mamawi ent building which perfectly Centre, with its dramatic curv- expresses the feeling in the Before introducing readers to used in traditional practices Our present building, while and ceremonies. adequate, is stretching at the ing glass façade, will soon be neighbourhood: “Wabano is The Wabano Centre, where the jewel of Montreal Road. Ojibwe for the best thing to I am now ensconced as the The services at Wabano are seams. We are seeing upwards numerous, and include every- of 10,000 people per year The new building will have happen to Montreal Road in a Director of Health Services, I excellent spaces for expanded long time!” Our present build- should first say a word about thing from primary health and growing. The Ottawa area attracts arguably services, meeting and confer- ing boasts many dream catch- the Centre’s beginnings. ence areas, enhanced clinical ers, including a rather large one “WABANO” in Ojibwe the highest numbers in Canada of Aboriginal and counseling rooms, and a in one of our offices. We see it means “new beginnings” magnificent domed gathering as representing our hopes for and in 1998, The Wabano people who have made the decision to relocate space for up to 200 people, the community we serve. “Big Centre for Aboriginal complete with a ceremonial dream catcher, big dreams.” Health did indeed begin from reserves and other with ambitious dreams more remote communi- Editor’s note: Mary Albota is well known and admired in New and hopes to service ties. Fortunately, a new Edinburgh and environs for her outstanding work in our retire- the Aboriginal com- 25,000 square foot centre ment community. Last December, she took on a new challenge when she was appointed Director of Health Services at The munities in the greater is now under construc- tion which will respond Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health on Montreal Road at Ottawa area. It has since Bradley Street. In addition to her demanding work at the Centre, become a mecca for the to this increasing need. It is to be called the Wabano Mary continues to pursue her beloved avocation as a soprano in First Nations, Inuit and the University of Ottawa Choir. Metis peoples from coast Photo: Louise Imbeault Mamawi, “new begin- to coast to coast who are Mary Albota at the Wabano Centre. nings together” and we Interested readers can find out more about the Centre and the choosing Ottawa as their look forward to its open- Wabano Mamawi fundraising campaign by checking the website home in ever increasing num- ing in the fall of 2012. at www.wabano.com. The New Edinburgh Community Alliance bers. It offers them a wealth of care provided by a team of The new building was (NECA) has purchased a tile as a contribution to the $9.6 million physicians and nurse practi- designed by the famous Douglas campaign, and tiles are still available if you would like to support services ranging from medical the expansion project. care, to a cultural milieu where tioners to homeless outreach; Cardinal, the Aboriginal archi- traditional and spiritual prac- from cultural activities such as tices may be pursued. the “Little Arrows” children’s Culture is the pillar that groups to counseling services Rockcliffe Parkway Rehabilitation anchors Wabano and makes for families and individuals; By Émilie Girard-Ruel walls from the bottom of We will make efforts to mini- it unique. While the Centre is from high risk obstetrics and Senior Officer, Public the escarpment to the mid- mize the impact of construc- dedicated to using the strict- gynecological specialist care to Consultation NCC point between Lisgar Road tion on traffic circulation, by immunizations; and from pedi- ly scientific principles which On behalf of the National and Acacia Ave - Fall 2011 implementing a traffic manage- constitute good medicine, it atrics to dancing and drum- ment plan that will allow two ming activities, to mention Capital Commission (NCC), • Addition of a recreational retains an important place for I would like to inform you pathway on the Ottawa way traffic to be maintained. the traditional wisdom and only a few. However, parkway and path- A focal point in the clinic that we will be continuing River side of the Parkway practices which are used to essential construction work to replace the narrow side- way users can expect traffic enhance that good medicine. is the cedar lodge next to my to be delayed in the area. On office. The lodge is a sacred on the Rockcliffe Parkway walk that is in poor condi- The result is a compassionate between Aviation Parkway tion - Spring to Fall 2012 occasion, one lane will accom- place, where the traditional modate both directions through and holistic practice provid- and Princess Avenue over the • Resurfacing of the practice of “smudging” is car- the use of either traffic lights or ing familiarity and a level of course of the next three years, Rockcliffe Parkway pave- comfort for Aboriginal peoples ried out with burnt offerings of flagpersons. sweetgrass or sage used in the as part of our rehabilitation ment from Princess Avenue arriving from places as varied and construction plan for the to Aviation Parkway (3.7 as Wikwemikong (reserve) in healing circles led by Elders. As the sidewalk may be The soothing scent wafts Rockcliffe Parkway and the km) - Summer/Fall 2013 closed for short periods, on- Ontario, and Iqaluit, Nunavut. Capital Pathway. Our goal is to throughout the clinic. From now to November 15, road bicycle traffic will be An example of Wabano’s improve the Parkway’s safety, While my role as Director 2011, the construction will permitted on the roadway, unique practice is the tradition- perform required repairs and of Health services is primar- focus on repairs to the retaining and pedestrian traffic will be al cedar foot soak that replaces better connect NCC pathways ily administrative, I am able wall between Acacia Avenue detoured to ensure safety. The the plain water soak as the in the area. first component of a foot-care to use my clinical skills to a and Lisgar Road. The work is work will be on-going from treatment for diabetic clients. certain degree on daily deci- This project will include: required to stop further deterio- Monday to Saturday and con- Cedar is one of the four sacred sion-making in our busy clinic • Rehabilitation of retaining ration and ensure user safety. form to City By-laws. October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 35 Street. And no more witty, fell splat beside him. There we around his waist, complaining Memories of Peter Cock rhyming, not necessarily flat- were, belly down, splayed side about how cold it was outside! tering birthday greetings! So by each, with four giant rubber The item took pride of place on I am missing this thoughtful, boots in the air. As one passer the tree! 1918 - 2011 helpful, interesting, witty and by remarked—“This is a sight Peter’s age meant that he By Michal Crawley flag on July 1 and November elegant man across the street you don’t often see”. What held the keys to a large part of When Peter Cock died this past 11; and last, but not least, sit- who was such a good friend. will be missed the most?—the Canadian history which I have July, the Burgh lost a fine man ting on his front step with his John Arnold: laughter, the sardonic wit and never known. Stories about his and a good friend to many. beloved Tred. It was 1967. It was Canada’s the impeccable good manners. six years at sea as a Naval A small indication of Birthday. Peter and a Alexandra Reid : officer during WWII escorting this is the set of nine crowd of diplomats To me he was always my convoys on the north Atlantic, keys he kept, neatly and government wor- beloved Uncle Petey who on the Murmansk Run and at organized and labeled thies were gathered salivated for anything lemon D-Day and his post-war film on a bulletin board, to in the park beside or chocolate. I used to leave career, held me captive. the houses of friends Sussex Drive near little food parcels between his Peter was the epitome of and neighbours whose Peter’s residence on doors—he always knew where “the wise old man” except that homes he looked after nearby John Street. they came from and I got lit- he never seemed to age. I think during their absence. They cheered the tle hand-decorated thank you the greatest tribute he would His list of birthdays Queen as she passed notes, many of which I still have wished is that his friends to remember was long in her landau. Peter have and cherish. and family continue to prac- —and he never forgot was familiar with tice what I believe accounted a single one—each Philip MacAdam: for his remarkable longevity, many in the crowd There was something invin- receiving a card that and after the Queen namely, his love of his friends was perfectly chosen cible about Peter. For me, he and family and his mirth. had passed, he was part of New Edinburgh’s and appropriate for greeted old and new Michal Crawley and Jim the individual in ques- firmament, and now that fir- friends. A diplomat mament has been shaken. It Turpie: tion. introduced Peter to You did it your way. For which The following are was only a few years ago that Judy LaMarsh, then he showed up at our Christmas- we, and our families, are deep- memories of only a Canada’s Minister ly thankful. You have left us a few of the ‘Burghers tree decorating party wearing a of State, as Peter blue ‘unmentionable’ strapped great legacy. whose lives he Cock. The Minister enriched over the greeted Peter and years. They reveal a Photo: Keith Simpson said “You poor man who lived life This photo was taken by a longtime friend of man. Have you ever to the full with love, Peter’s from Cranbrook BC. He and his wife thought of changing wisdom, understand- came to visit for the July 1 long weekend. Peter your name?” Peter ing and humour. had a gathering and we all went out to Stanley replied, “Yes. I’ve Alick and Joan Park to enjoy the fireworks. never liked the name Andrews: Peter.” We remember Peter with love Beth Mcfarlane: Isabelle Reid: and gratitude. His interest in Since Peter’s death, these few Peter and I were conscien- others and willingness to help; blocks of Stanley Avenue feel tious and often long-suffering his daily presence, especially lonely. Useless to glance at dog walkers. We were, in fact, in Stanley Park; his love of gar- the house where Peter might like the Royal Mail, we came dening and the joy of planting be in the front garden, or sit- through. On one particular together in our NCC garden; ting on the front steps with occasion, when the torrents of his homemade cards with witty his dog Tred. No more chants spring were in full spate, Peter prose and warm sentiment, and and rants and good laughs. No fell, face down in the slush. I his signature trademark stick- more exchanges of baking and bravely went to rescue him and ers; his flying of the Canadian commentaries on Coronation Page 36 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 Some weeks before Will worm-eating warblers were some birders refer to the prac- and Kate arrived for their tri- all regularly in evidence, and tice. The last to leave in the fall For the Birds umphant Canadian début on in full throat. are the young fledglings, which copia of species ranging from Canada Day, Jill and Roger Later in the summer, the travel together and remain in American redstarts, common Hardy had a royal visit of their warbler population thinned their southern habit for two or yellowthroats, black and own in their MacKay Street out considerably, as many spe- three years before returning to white- and yellow warblers garden. No fewer than 28 ruby- cies began their migration to the north to produce the next to chipping sparrows, great- crowned kinglets swooped in Central and South America. generation. crested flycatchers (in particu- one day, and remained for 48 Last to linger in these parts A highlight of our summer larly large numbers this year), hours to consume the Hardys’ are myrtle (yellow-rumped) was the discovery of a wood Eastern Phoebe, Eastern feed supply and generally and pine warblers, which thrush family in a heav- wood pewee, gray catbirds, make themselves at home, to migrate much shorter distances ily wooded corner of the large By Jane Heintzman the point that one brave soul to U.S. wintering spots, taking island across our bay. One eve- The October edition of For downy and pileated wood- peckers, spotted sandpipers, actually perched on Jill’s knee! the journey at a leisurely pace ning, we sat quietly in our the Birds is invariably a study She reports that virtually all through September, October canoe for close to an hour as in contrasts, as our reports of white-breasted nuthatches, Eastern kingbirds, numerous of these diminutive, chicka- and even early November. the thrushes filled the air with the abundant bird life observed To date, it has been their melodious, piping songs, over the summer are juxtaposed Great Blue herons flying between the a banner year for while white-throated spar- against more recent evidence blue jays (suggesting rows provided a cheerful back- of the rapid disappearance of Rideau and Ottawa Rivers, a solitary a bumper acorn crop ground chorus. Although wood many species in the course last year), and our thrush numbers have declined of the fall migration to their Common loon on MacKay Lake, mal- island was frequently across Ontario in recent years, southern wintering habitat. invaded by groups of they have actually increased in But first, the summer of lards, Canada geese and wood ducks. 20-30 birds darting the Ottawa area where dense, 2011, and from a birders’ per- among the oak trees low layers of tree regenera- spective, what a wonderful American red- starts are members while producing an tion (their ideal habitat) have summer it was! In our own astonishing range of sprung up in wooded areas garden, my white-crowned of the warbler fam- ily, and the male of vocalizations from the damaged by the Great Ice sparrow group remained in jay’s signature grat- Storm of 1998. residence until the very end of the species is readily recognizable by its ing squawk to rattles, Prince Edward Island May, bulking up for the flight peeps and metallic to their northern breeding predominantly black Once again this summer we plumage with bril- chinking sounds. An spent a wonderful weekend on grounds in the Hudson’s Bay imposing Northern Lowlands. Sharing the spoils liant orange patches a farm on the north shore of on its sides and wings.Common Loon. Photo: Francine Ouellette (yellow shafted) flick- PEI, enjoying both the mul- with the sparrows were numer- er has also appeared on ous American goldfinches, They were particu- titude of sea- and shore birds larly abundant throughout our dee-like visitors displayed the several occasions on a perch at the water’s edge, and the house finches, purple finch- visible red crowns of the male, not far from our deck, offering es, black-capped chickadees, community this year, both in abundant bird life in the fields wooded areas along the Ottawa a marking which is reportedly a splendid view of the brilliant and along the tree-lined lane. Northern cardinals and a res- only evident during breeding yellow underside of its wings ident family of song sparrows. River, and closer to home Coming from a part of the in the shrubbery off Sussex displays or in states of agita- and tail feathers in the setting world in which the sighting of Other frequent visitors included tion. sun. This colourful member of American robins, red-winged Drive. I got a close up view a single Great Blue heron or of a bold immature redstart, Summer Birds of the the woodpecker family is the osprey is a noteworthy event, blackbirds (ridiculously awk- premier anteater of the avian ward at the feeders!), blue jays which has the grayish-brown Georgian Bay it is staggering to encounter lit- colouring of the female, with In the steamy heat of July, bird world, capable of filling its erally hundreds of these birds and on one occasion, a noisy stomach with as many as 5000 red-eyed vireo belting out its pale orange patches on either life was abundant around our along the shore or flying over- side of its breast, but most island in the Georgian Bay, ants at a time, snagging them head at virtually any hour of maddeningly repetitive ques- with its exceptionally long, tion-answer song, a serenade notably, a whitish breast and where blue jays, white-throat- the day, as we did in PEI. throat with prominent black ed sparrows, chipping spar- barbed and sticky tongue. Even more dramatic is the which it can churn out at a rate After many years of radi- of up to 3000 times in an hour blotches (shades of adolescent rows, song sparrows, red- presence of bald eagles, two acne!) Immature American eyed vireos, black-capped cal scarcity, fish stocks have of which could be seen each (often with a mouth full of begun to replenish in our area, insects!!) robins, of which there were chickadees, red-breasted day from our cabin, perched many in our garden in late nuthatches, Northern flick- and with them the numbers of atop a tall pine overlooking In our dog-walking rambles Great Blue herons, double- through Rockcliffe Park and summer, also sport this pale, ers, Eastern kingbirds, and the ocean. On one occasion blotchy colouring on their numerous warbler species, breasted cormorants, herring I ventured very close to their along the Ottawa River bike gulls, ring-billed gulls, com- path, we encountered a cornu- breasts before acquiring their including ovenbirds, yellow-, perch, accompanied by my signature orange hue. myrtle-, black and white- and mon terns, Common loons, son’s burly boxer/bulldog mix. and common mergansers have To my amazement, I came correspondingly increased. within four feet of the mas- Like the Common loon, the sive female eagle which had common merganser is a pro- moved down to a low branch, digious diver and is known to possibly to scavenge field get under the skin of the much rodents. The bird was easily as larger loon when fishing in the large as the dog, and when she same vicinity, often resulting sensed my presence and took in a full-on underwater attack off with a reproachful croak, in which the loon torpedoes her vast, seven foot wing span towards the hapless merganser was a sight to behold. Eagles to drive it from its watery turf. are notoriously adroit at scav- The osprey nest across enging and stealing food from from our dock was inhabited other birds and mammals, not throughout July by an osprey least the osprey, their com- pair and their single offspring. petitor for fish, which is no The osprey, or fish hawk, is match for the eagle’s muscle among the most widespread and bulk, and readily drops its birds of prey in the world, and prey when challenged. the only raptor apart from the Along the beach, we encoun- bald eagle that catches fish. tered a flock of semi-palmated They are known to set off on plovers skittering along at the their southern migration clasp- water’s edge, and a pair of pip- ing a nourishing fish in their ing plovers frantically attempt- talons, or “packing a lunch” as ing to divert us from their nest October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 37 coots, bufflehead, Northern crested flycatcher, Wilson’s bright yellow underside of Spotlight on the Chimney Swift shoveller, redhead, and can- snipe, bobolink, black and its tail feathers; innumerable vasback, to shore birds such white warbler, Eastern blue- American goldfinches, and a Since 1968, this aerial insect chimney covers, new fire pre- as sora, Virginia rails, ruffed bird, red-eyed vireo, wild small raptor in front of the forager has seen a 95 percent vention standards, the use of grouse, Great Blue herons, turkey, Eastern towhee and Metro store on Beechwood, drop in its numbers. With metal chimneys and logging and a sandpiper, and numer- Eastern pewee. possibly a kestrel, a merlin or only 12,000 left in Canada, practices, these birds are ous song birds, including In later outings to Parc even a peregrine falcon. Her the Committee having a rough rose-breasted grosbeaks, Plaisance and Montebello, visit to a cottage in the Gatineau on the Status time finding a Baltimore orioles, house Quebec, Mr. Daudrich’s high- yielded a variety of interesting of Endangered spot to nest; so wrens, ruby-throated hum- lights included red-eyed vireo, sightings, including large num- Wildlife in much so, archi- Canada listed mingbirds, Kingbirds, savan- alder flycatcher, American bers of chestnut-sided war- tects expect their nah sparrows, American redstart, Wilson’s snipe, blers and indigo buntings, as the chimney nesting grounds swift, an aeri- goldfinches, yellow warblers, green heron, Baltimore ori- well as the usual suspects such will disappear common yellowthroat, tree- ole, Eastern wood pewee, yel- as common loons, ring-billed al insect forag- within the next er, an endan- 20 years. But the and barn swallows, killdeer, low-rumped warbler, house gulls, blue jays, black-capped gered spe- Société de biolo- rusty blackbirds and purple wren, veery, yellow warbler, chickadees, Eastern phoebes, cies in 2007. gie de Montréal grackles. warbling vireo, killdeer, yellow warblers and a hairy O r i g i n a l l y plans to change Edwin Daudrich: ruby-throated humming- woodpecker. these winged all that by devel- bird, common yellowthroat, As always, our premier bird- Philip MacAdam: wonders nest- oping, building ing correspondent Edwin Blackburnian warbler, com- ed in hollow and installing Daudrich has had a remark- mon loon, and Philadelphia Philip’s most interesting sum- trees, but as artificial chim- able summer of birding activ- vireo. mer birding adventures took E u r o p e a n s ney models ity, expanding his range well As always, Mud Lake was place during a visit to his settled on across the prov- beyond our area to locations teeming with bird life this sum- sister’s home near Lake of Canadian shores, they ince that will allow the chim- in eastern Newfoundland, mer, and in a visit in early July, the Woods in northwestern swapped trees for chimneys. ney swift to repopulate. Moncton, New Brunswick and Mr. Daudrich spotted more than Ontario. Highlights included By 1800, the once woodland (Courtesy of the Canadian 30 species, notably Baltimore a bald eagle perched close bird turned urban. Due to Manitoba. A complete list of Wildlife Federation) his sightings will be posted oriole, green heron, chimney to its enormous nest; ruby- on the community website at swift, Northern flicker, wood throated hummingbirds and with their high-pitched warn- her summer occurred on Big www.newedinburgh.ca. Closer duck, hooded merganser, cedar waxwings in his sister’s ing “peeps”. Rideau Lake near Portland to home, Mr. Daudrich had a black-crowned night heron, large garden; and warblers, The farm itself was alive with in mid-July, when Francine fruitful birding excursion to great-crested flycatcher, pine Northern flickers and a fam- many of the same bird spe- encountered several families of Mer Bleu in June, where high- warbler, red-eyed vireo and ily of broad winged hawks cies we encounter in Eastern common loons whose antics lights included the palm war- American redstart. in the immediate vicinity. Ontario, including American she managed to capture from bler (eastern), hermit thrush, Vicki Metcalfe: Here at home, Phil’s Avian robins, song sparrows, the deck of her boat in the redstart, white-throated spar- Birding highlights of Vicki’s Bistro has recently been host American goldfinches, black- course of the day. The magnifi- row, ruffed grouse, ovenbird, summer in Ottawa this year to white-breasted nutcatches, capped chickadees, hairy and cent photo included with this chestnut-sided warbler, barn included a whip-poor- Northern cardinals, and innu- downy woodpeckers, yellow column is entitled Bonding, an swallow, Eastern kingbird, will vocalizing on her street merable sparrows (no doubt warblers and a large group intimate moment between an purple finch, alder flycatch- (Douglas Avenue); a Northern primarily European house of common yellowthroats, the adult loon and its offspring. er, Eastern phoebe, brown- flicker in her back yard, help- sparrows, the greedy scourge “black-masked” warbler which Dave Collyer: headed cowbird, common fully posing to reveal the of backyard feeders!) is allegedly known for its shy- Naturalist Dave Collyer (for- yellowthroat, wild turkey and ness and avoidance of human merly our reporter from Manor cedar waxwing. society, but which in this case Park) has had a busy sum- In the general area of was positively gregarious, mer on his property in Central Torbolton Road in west emerging from the trees to belt Alberta, reporting an impres- Ottawa, he spotted more than out its characteristic “witchety, sive number of species in the 50 species in the course of witchety” song. vicinity, ranging from water an expedition in June, nota- Reports from Our Readers fowl such as Canada geese, bly a sedge wren (a first in Macoun Marsh: mallards, horned grebes, his experience), rose-breasted St. Laurent Academy Science ruddy ducks, common gold- grosbeak, belted kingfisher, teacher Mike Leveillé spot- eneye, red-necked grebe, American kestrel, red-head- ted 8 chimney swifts in the gadwall, American widgeon, ed woodpecker, osprey, pine vicinity of Macoun Marsh in blue- and green-winged teal, warbler, Virginia rail, great- late August, and believes they may be breeding in the imme- diate area close to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Chimney swifts, often referred to as “flying cigars”, are insect- eating urban dwellers which, as their name implies, have traditionally used chimneys as nesting sites. Their aerial acrobatics are legendary as they swoop around in search of insect prey, and they tend to roost in colonies with other swifts in the non-breeding sea- son. Francine Ouellette: Wildlife photographer Francine Ouellette, (aka Digitally Still), had a remarkable summer of birding experiences, the pho- tographic record of which can be found on her website at www.redbubble.com/people/ digitallystill. A highlight of Page 38 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 BOOK FAIR GALA sion. RSVP: Doris M. Smith, are on sale at La Nouvelle RECEPTION (See page 30 for Communications, CFFM, Scène, located at 333 King Burgh details.) [email protected]. Edward Avenue in Ottawa, or Tue., Oct. 18, 3 - 2:30 pm Oct. 20 - 29 at Le Centre, 81 Beechwood Avenue. 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(See Edinburgh Retirement The eye’s subconscious via Avenue. Information: Shahla Takes place at the Delegation Page 30 for details.) Residence. (See page 14 for Bahrami (613) 748-6954 or of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 details.) digital pinhole photography, Sat., Oct. 22 the artist will present a collage [email protected]. Sussex Drive, under the Thu., Oct. 27, 7:30 pm of live images, a slip between Thu., Oct. 6, 9 am - 9 pm auspices of the Canadian FUNDRAISING DINNER the visible and experiential. Federation of Friends of for Le Centre d’artistes Voix ROCKCLIFFE GARDEN The performance is part of PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS Museums. Admission is free Visuelle at La Nouvelle CLUB speaker series. Viva! Art Action and takes See Page 9 for full details. and there will be a recep- Scène, a center for French Environmental specialist and place thanks to a collaboration Fri., Oct. 14 tion following the discus- theatre performance in the author of Identification Guide heart of Ottawa. The fund- to the Trees of Canada Jean raising event will be under Lauriault will share his slides the honorary presidency of of protected Monarch habi- Suzanne Valiquet, executive tats in Mexico. Find out why director of Quartier Vanier they migrate to Canada each Merchants Association, an summer, and what we can do organisation that promotes to help save this endangered Vanier’s economy, improve- species. 380 Springfield Road. ment and security.Along many Visitors $7 at the door; annual other surprises, digital artwork membership $35 (single), $50 prints will also be auctioned (couple). Information: Frances by Alain Poirier. $65. Tickets Phillips. Tel: 613-745-2551. Infant, Toddler & Preschool Indoor Playgroup Infants, toddlers and pre- Monday or Friday morning, schoolers (0 - 5 years), along at the Mackay United Church with their parents and caregiv- (39 Dufferin Street). ers, are invited to participate Mondays & Fridays 9:30 - in a funfilled morning of free 11:30 am from Sept. 12, 2011 play, crafts and musical circle - Jun 29, 2012 time. Adults are responsible for Fees: $110/family for one supervising their own children morning only or $220/family and for set-up and take-down for both Monday and Friday of all toys and equipment. mornings Healthy snacks are provided Contact: Anne Tardif for the children, and coffee for ([email protected]) or the adults, on a cooperative Alex Taggart (tessatags@gmail. basis. Sign-up in person on a com). October 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 39 Sat., Nov. 5, 1 - 4:30 pm Ongoing thru Nov. 29 November Events ANNUAL BAZAAR & TEA PHOTOGRAPHY Mon., Nov. 1, evening at St. Bartholomew’s Church. EXHIBITION Keep the Home baking, gifts, jams, Car Running - Road Trip PUMKIN PARADE at Stanley jewellery, attic treasures, Polaroids by Maggie Knaus. Park Fieldhouse. Bring your books, CDs and DVDs, toys, Second floor studio at Thyme jack-o-lanterns! and painting display. Free & Again, 1255 Wellington RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 words, Fri., Nov. 4, 4 pm admission, barrier free access. Street West. www.exposure- payable on submission of ad. Public service ads (such as 613-608-3832. gallery.info. MACKAY CHAMBER lost & found) free. Call Cindy Parkanyi, 745-8734 or email MUSIC SERIES Ottawa con- Sat., Nov. 5 & Sun., Nov 6 [email protected]. Ongoing cert pianist Parvaneh Eshghi NOTRE DAME performs at MacKay United DOG/CAT WALKING MATH TUTOR (Grades 5 CATHEDRAL BAZAAR VOLUNTEERS - Give the Church, Dufferin Road and Baking, books, crafts, knit- AND SITTING Your house - 9) Clear, patient, interactive MacKay Street, followed by a gift of friendship! CNIB is plants are also safe with me!. instruction; even fun! Sessions ting, treasures, knickknacks, looking for enthusiastic volun- reception. Tickets: available tea room, white elephant. Emergency and regular daily in your homes, with appropriate from Books on Beechwood, teers to provide regular social walking. References. Liba supervision. Reasonable rates. Sat. 9 am - 4 pm. Sun. 9 interaction and companion- at the door or by calling 613- am - 2 pm. Free parking in Bender: 613-746-4884. Please call David at (613) 237- 749-8727; cost $20 for adults, ship to people who are blind Parent Street lot. Entrance or partially sighted in Ottawa 5208. $15 for students and seniors. 50 Guigues Street. For more ESTATE ANTIQUES FOR www.mackayunitedchurch. and East Region Ontario. As SALE - Pair RC Derby vases. FOUR WINTER TIRES - Used information, call 613-241- a Vision Mate, you provide com. (See page 28 for more 7496. Pair Birks Regency candelabra. only one season, for 2011 details.) sighted assistance with read- Sun., Nov. 6, 4 pm ing, errands (grocery and Two Birks sterling vanity sets. Toyota Camry. Like brand new. Nov. 4 - 6 other shopping), going for a Thonet chair. Also, NZ double Call 613-738-2231 to make an KIDS HELPING KIDS fund- sheepskin rug. 741-7687. offer. ROCKCLIFFE BOOK FAIR raising concert at MacKay walk and recreational activi- at Rockcliffe Park Public United Church. (See page 28 ties. To learn more about this School. (See page 30 for for details.) exciting volunteer opportunity, a pure sound who has hesi- later in the year. We rehearse details.) contact Perpetua Quigley at tated auditioning for choirs on Wednesdays from 6:45 to Fri., Nov. 11 613-563-4021x5002 or because you’re not the great- 9 pm at St. Columba Anglican Nov. 4 - 6 REMEMBRANCE DAY [email protected]. est at sight-singing? If you Church, 24 Sandridge Rd. MAINWORKS OPEN celebration at The Edinburgh Visit www.cnib.ca today! answered yes to any of these (Manor Park). For more infor- HOUSE at New Edinburgh Retirement Residence. (See CAROLLERS WANTED! questions, then the Stairwell mation, or to hear excerpts House. (See page 22 for page 14 for details.) Do you get a rush up your Carollers WANT YOU! We from our previous CDs, visit details.) are looking for sopranos and www.stairwellcarollers.com. Thu., Nov. 24, 7:30 pm spine when singing a cap- Nov. 4 - 6, 10 am - 4 pm pella, without any instruments basses to join us. To arrange ROCKCLIFFE GARDEN an audition, send an email HOMES FOR THE accompanying you? Does the CLUB speaker series. Sue thought of donating to chari- to info@stairwellcarollers. HOLIDAYS 9th Annual and Tim Dyer of Kingscreek com or phone (613) 746- Charity House Tour to support ties, or giving scholarships Farms will make a variety of to young musicians bring 2779. If you sing alto or the Hospice at May Court. stunning holiday wreaths, urn tenor, please contact us too, Visit six distinguished homes inspiration to your spirit? Are inserts and table centrepieces you perhaps a singer with as we may have auditions in Ottawa decorated for the while providing tips on keep- holidays. Ticket booklets $35 ing evergreen materials look each. For ticket booklet sale full and lush. 380 Springfield locations or to buy online Road. Visitors $7 at the visit: www.hospicemaycourt. door; annual membership com or call 613-260-2906 $35 (single), $50 (couple). ext. 232. The Hospice at May Information: Frances Phillips. Court, 114 Cameron Avenue. Tel: 613-745-2551. Page 40 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2011 Congratulations to Jessica Toste who received her PhD in June 2011 from McGill University and is now in Nashville, Tenn, working towards her post -doctorate degree. She was awarded the Governor General Award for a second time. Well done! Congratulations to Brett Hodsdon (Noel) for receiv- ing a Governor General Exemplary Service medal for his work as an Ontario Conservation officer. Chris Straka and Carmen Bohn were married on June 10. Proud father-in-law Gordon [email protected] Rideau River from their Former NEN bookkeeper Jackson of Alexander . Crichton Street home. The Oksana Smerechuk, husband Office at 200 Crichton, she Street will be in the hall as wedding was celebrated the Roman Waschuk and kids Welcome had resigned herself to the his daughter-in-law, Claire following day by family and have left Ottawa for a post- prospect that it was gone for Martin makes her debut friends at the Straka family ing in Belgrade, Serbia. “I’d Welcome to Putman Ave in the Royal Albert Hall at Denise and Miguel Planas. good. As luck would have farm in Lochaber, Quebec. like to say a big thank you it, however, Janet Uren’s this years BBC Proms on to everyone, thanks for hav- September 7 at 10:15 pm Welcome to Ross Pattee and enchanting Labrador/Mastiff Beth Ann Robin and Henry ing me as a part of the NEN puppy Juno sniffed out the where she will sing with the Patterson (Vaughan) were Team. See you again in sum- Dominique Primeau, the new BBC Big Band and celebrate kids on the block on MacKay. missing purse during a romp married over the summer. mer of 2014 when we are due in Stanley Park, dragging it the work of Stan Kenton. to return.” You are going to love your Claire was recently appointed new neighbourhood! out from behind a thicket by the purse strap. Janet swiftly an “Officer of the Order Kudos called Susan, and was vastly of the British Empire” in Condolences the Queen’s Birthday 2011 In response to an article in the Birthdays relieved to find that she was Globe and Mail “The Queen alive and well, and had not Honours List for her services Our condolences to the Belated birthday wishes to Music. Kudos! has her Place, but so do the MacEachern family on the met some dreadful fate at Pellans” on Aug 27, Mark to Eleanor Westfall who the time of the theft. On the passing of Rita on July 26, celebrated her 90th on Bisby (Crichton) had his letter 2011, at the age of 89. Rita following day, a grateful Comings and Goings of reply published. September 3, 2011. Susan retrieved the recovered was a long-time resident of treasure and was delighted Stanley street residents “While not in the least sur- New Edinburgh (MacKay) Babies to meet the canine “good Keenan Weller and Julie prised by the philistine actions and will be sorely missed. Samaritan” whose trusty nose Kingstone are moving... of the Harper government in She is survived by her chil- Congrats to Brian and had saved the day! but not far. “Staying in the removing the two magnificent dren Judy (Michael) John (Joanne) and Cathy (Gilles) Dominique Hebert on When a thief took off with Burgh, going all the way from paintings from the foyer of the Douglas Ave. who became Stanley to Vaughan,” wrote Department of Foreign Affairs along with 6 grandchildren a painting from the Gordon and 6 great grandchildren. very proud grandparents Harrison Gallery last July, Keenan on Facebook. in Ottawa, I’m astounded that over the summer! Their son Ingrid McCarthy didn’t the photo replacing them is of Condolences to past NECA and daughter-in-law Alexis Catherine Johnston a long- the Queen, and not of our own hesitate to chase him down time resident of MacKay president Gemma Kerr on Hebert & Megan McCarthy through the Byward Market Dear Leader.” the passing of her sister Janet are the very proud parents Street has decamped to Rideau and retrieve the stolen paint- Terrace. We are pleased (Jinty) in Edinburgh, on of a pretty as pink daughter, ing. Luckily for her, the cul- August 31, after a long strug- Nadia, born July 29, 2011. that she remains in the New Farewells prit did not react aggressively. Edinburgh orbit. gle with cancer. Jinty Kerr Dan and Natasha LaRussa After handing over the paint- Gail and Ken Larose’s was a real pioneer. She joined (Vaughan) had a baby girl, ing, he ran away. There is further good news. friends and neighbours wish the police in Scotland in 1968, Zyta, on August 6, 2011. Catherine’s house has been them well in their new neigh- at a time when a woman con- taken over by her son and bourhood in the west end, stable was a rarity and limited Congratulations to Tracy Congratulations daughter-in-law Gian and where they’ll be closer to their to “safe” cases such as shop- Martineau (who many Joanne Vitzthum, and their son Christian and his family. lifting. She gradually worked will know from Jacobson’s The New Edinburgh Euchre daughters Beatrice, 6, and After over twenty years on her way up the ranks and was Gourment Concepts) and Club is still going strong Genevieve, 4. Rounding out the corner of Crichton St and a superintendent when she Brett Hooper of Noel Street, after 40 years of playing the household are two amaz- School Lane, that little area of retired. Previously she had who welcomed Liam David cards in the Burgh. There are ing cats (Mittens and Paws) New Edinburgh won’t be the achieved public prominence as Hooper on August 5, 2011. still two original members of who are labouring under the same without them. the head of the Drugs Squad the group, Ethel Proulx and in Edinburgh, a city which Liam weighed 8 lbs, 13 delusion that they are dogs. Following ten rewarding ounces and was a very long Eleanor Westfall. Beatrice is a full-fledged had a serious drug problem and productive years with (remember “Trainspotting”?), 22.5 inches!! Welcome Liam! entrepreneur. She ran a lem- MainWorks Artists Studios First time grandparents Dave onade booth during the recent and she often gave lectures Cooperative at the CCCC, art- to schools and other youth and Colleen (nee Maguire) are IODE House Tour in New ist Karen Bailey is moving over the moon. Edinburgh. Bill Gates could groups. Jinty visited New to a studio nearer home in the Edinburgh on a number of not have done it better. Bea Market area. The new studio Colin Meridith and Annie could not be coaxed to take occasions. She was a great Dufour (Vaughan) had a is located at the Rectory, 179 character with a wonderful a lunch break and wound Murray Street. “I wish to baby boy, Maxime Xavier operations up at dusk, only sense of humour, and will be Meredith, on June 19, 2011 thank the MainWorks artists, sorely missed. under extreme parental duress. CCCC board members and (father’s day). He is very Genevieve eschews business healthy and growing fast. community workers, residents and focuses on the arts, spe- of New Edinburgh and the DEADLINE cifically painting and ballet. staff at the New Edinburgh To the Rescue News for providing me with a for submissions Weddings second home and making me When CCCC Director feel so welcome in the neigh- Nov 10 of Programming Susan Chris Straka and Carmen bourhood. Your friendship [email protected] Ashbrook had her purse sto- Bohn were married on and support have been invalu- len from the former CCCC Maxime Xavier Meredith. June 10 overlooking the able.”