Would You Let These Men Teach Your Children???

March 13, 2009 Vol. 39 No. 3

Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE l iege S Photo: Lois Would you let these men teach your children???

BY FIONA GILFILLAN Their students heard about the gig and demanded equal time; the band was At least one of the chaps in this photo is likely familiar to many of you. then persuaded to play for the kids at Lansdowne Park where the enterprising Bruce MacGregor taught at Glebe High School for 30 years and although Eng- high schoolers had rented the Salon. None of your hokey stuff here! The band lish was his academic pursuit, complemented by an enjoyment of coaching played the kids’ dance for a couple of years and word began to spread. Parents football, his first love is music. He leads a band of renown called Bruce and found out and they too wanted in on the action. the Burgers. The Burgers will be performing at a dance on Apr. 18 in Tudor Hall, where Bruce and his buddies – most of them teachers – comprise Bruce and the ticket proceeds go to the National Capital Region YM-YWCA. The Y has Burgers. Their band plays fifties, sixties and some seventies rock and roll. It’s strong connections with the Glebe; many of its past and current board mem- impossible to sit down when these guys take to the stage. They are an Ottawa bers are Glebites, including several former board chairs. Anne Bouey, who band with a loyal following, even though there’s no marketing machine pro- just celebrated her ninetieth birthday and attends the Y’s aqua-fit regularly, is moting their talents. They came together in 1985 as a bit of a lark for a Glebe well-known in the neighbourhood. She was instrumental in uniting the once- High School staff party. It was to be a one-night stand . Their repertoire separate YMCA and YWCA in Ottawa, in the early sixties. Current board consisted of ten songs and the band’s name was concocted as an impish con- member Graham Thompson was principal of GCI (seems to be an emerging cession to the need for a label – any label! theme here…). continued on page 3

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By Julie Ireton The Glebe Centre’s annual fundraiser will be held on Apr. 2 at the Glebe Community Centre. The theme of this year’s event is “Support your community and your community will support you.” Some unique goods, services and talents are up for grabs at this year’s Glebe Centre GST Auction. Bid on a home-cooked dinner party for eight. If you win, there’s no need to tell your guests that someone else did all the work. The secret will be between you and Alice Hinther. She’s donating her time and talent to play chef for the lucky bidder. “I’ll deliver it hot, on platters,” she explains. “There’ll be no Styrofoam!” Hinther is well known to the Glebe community and is a frequent helper for Abbotsford fundraisers. She’s a local artist who also teaches baking classes at the Glebe Community Centre. “The dinner for eight will include a starter, salad, a meal with dessert…there will be a menu to choose from. I do like making desserts and I’m known for my bread. Thai chicken is also a favourite, but I love to experiment!” says Hinther. Hinther is just one of several local people donating time or items for the auction. Jim McKeen of McKeen’s Loeb in the Glebe is setting a ‘practical tone’ by donating a generous gift certificate of $500 worth of groceries. The gift certificate will be raffled off; tickets will be $.99 and will sell at the event at Abbotsford and at the Glebe Centre. The draw itself will take place on June 6. Other local businesses have donated various gift certificates and there will be beautiful jewellery and local artwork up for auction. Bhat Boy has donated ‘Joy’ which he painted in 2003 for his mother: (he) “has donated the painting to Abbotsford in memory of the many hours of activities that Jean used Oxygen 3 Air Cleaner to spend at Abbotsford, particularly playing Scrabble.” In fact, organizers say there’s a special focus on local this year. “We are one big community and we Area Served : 326 sq. ft need to look out for one another,” notes Abbotsford facilitator, Pat Goyeche. That pretty much describes the relationship between the Glebe Centre and this year’s major sponsor, Lord Lansdowne Retirement Residence. It’s donat- CADR : Clean air delivery Rate ing $2,500 and will sponsor the program. The residence is right next door to Smoke : 210 Abbotsford. In fact, some Lord Lansdowne residents are members at Abbots- Dust : 212 ford and some of the seniors have spouses living in the Glebe Centre. “We think it’s a privilege to help them out,” says Lord Lansdowne’s Pat Sousa. Pollen : 229 “Some of our people go to their day away program, others volunteer. It’s a two-way street.” Controls : Auto/Manual/Remote Organizers say this year’s GST Auction will be a big party. There will be wine tasting and nibbles, while you wander around the auditorium and place your bids. Kurt Stoodley, a host at ATV will be the MC again this year. The Filtration : Carbon + True HEPA evening will begin with some entertainment with Meredith Luce, a young, up and coming singer of acoustic-based rock/folk. Cleaning System : Plasma The auction will be in the main hall of the Glebe Community Centre on Apr. 2. The event gets underway at 7 p.m. Don’t be late – you won’t want to miss Meredith Luce…See you there! Odour Sensor : Yes

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686 Bronson Avenue 613-238-3776 EXPERIENCE THE DENYS DIFFERENCE www.vacshack.ca NEWS Glebe Report March 13, 2009 3 Would you let these men teach your Immaculata student children??? Continued from page 1 meets President Obama Once word got out about the student parties, parents and fellow teachers began hiring Bruce and the Burgers for fêtes where they played in party rooms and Legion halls. Many of the band’s “customers” were other teachers, as well as denizens of the Glebe. Jim McKeen, for example, hired the band to play a fundraiser at First Avenue Public School. Bruce MacGregor coached Jim McKeen in football at Glebe. Tiny planet! The band has played at Mutchmor and at Hopewell School in Ottawa South. Its first really big gig however, was again at the Civic Centre but this time on the big stage. The band’s first big gig happened in 1989 when the Ottawa Board of Education held “Celebration ‘89” and hired Bruce and the Burgers to play the entire Civic Centre, with big sound, bright lights and sophisticated logistics. A big dance area was set up and once the band got going, the crowd surged forward, down the aisles on all ouza sides of the hall and didn’t sit down for the rest of the night. That’s what this S band evokes in otherwise meek and mild-mannered folk. While teaching fulltime, Bruce and his musical compatriots played 30 to 35 times a year in the early nineties. Nowadays they play three to four times a Photo: Pete year, always to sold-out houses and hordes of tingling feet at the end of a non- Poised and collected, Jessica is seen in this photo having a very coherent con- stop dancefest evening. When asked what song gets people moving the most, versation with President Obama. Bruce replies that it’s “Satisfaction” by the Stones. With Mick and his cronies in their grandfatherly years it’s amusing to realize that their tunes appeal to at BY Valerie McGillis least two, if not now three generations. Remarkable magic. Feb. 19 was a day that won’t soon be forgotten by Canadians, particularly the Bruce MacGregor, vocalist and band front-man, taught at Glebe High students of Immaculata High School. As the motorcade passed by the school School. Bassist Rocco Romeo (great name for a musician, no?) is a music on Colonel By Drive, dozens of staff and students gathered on the front lawn teacher at Nepean High School, where the band practices. Keyboardist Brian to wave and cheer as President Barack Obama was escorted to Parliament Hill. MacMillan is a retired teacher who also taught at Glebe (that theme again). The opportunity to catch a glimpse of him was not to be missed, and the school Saxophonist Fred Russell is a retired science teacher. Drummer John Gilmour community was full of excitement at the prospect. works in government. Lead guitarist Damian Mclaughlin is a music teacher at Imagine the surprise of grade 12 student Jessica Milien! After school, Jes- a Kemptville High School. He replaced Glen Porteous who was recently taken sica headed to her job at the Byward Market Beavertails shop. Without prior by cancer. Glen and Damian began rehearsing together with the band when notice, the president was going to make an unscheduled stop at the Canadian Glen became ill. At their first band practice, it turned out that Damian had been trademark winter fast food shop, and the request was made to have the tasty his guitar teacher some years before. Coincidence or musical karma? snack prepared quickly to serve him. The question was posed, “Could they To see for yourselves, to trip the light fantastic and to support a wonderful have it done in time?” community organization, come to the dance on Apr. 18. Call the Y for further Jessica rose to the occasion, and quickly prepared the beavertail. Of course, information and tickets, 613-788-5043. The teachers will not be correcting this was the perfect occasion to make the “Obamatail,” a concoction of fried your grammar… dough covered in cinnamon sugar, topped with whipped cream, chocolate Bruce and the Burgers sauce, and maple butter in the shape of an “O.” Jessica was escorted around Sat., Apr. 18 the building to where the president made his rendezvous with her to pick up his snack. A delighted Jessica was asked by the president if she was interested Tudor Hall, 3750 North Bowesville Road in having her photo taken with him. Nervous and excited as she was, she was Doors open at 7 p.m. happy to do so, while she explained all about the winter delicacy he was to 613-788-5043 enjoy. Tickets $30 – Free parking She is now the envy of her peers, and her teachers! Valerie McGillis is the principal at Immaculata High School.

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4.75 x 7.25 inches 4 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 EDITORIAL PAGE Winter Fun Nothing can stop Glebites from having fun in the winter! We’ve been lucky to have had many beautiful, sunny days for skating on the canal this past month. Winterlude attracted many friends and visitors to the 175 THIRD AVENUE area, but that is not all. Hockey Day at Glendale Rink on Feb. 21 brought out OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1S 2K2 hockey fans, young and old, for a day of fun, games and activities. On Feb. 28, GNAG put together yet another amazing event, the Enchanted AND Ball. This event, the first of its kind, drew a crowd of little princes and prin- P. O. BOX 4794, STATION E, OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1S 5H9 cesses from all over, for crafts, dancing and prizes. The fabulous costumes ESTABLISHED 1973 and hockey photos can be seen on our centre spread this month. Thanks to all TELEPHONE: 613-236-4955 involved for organizing these events. e-mail: [email protected] This month, we have news from the newly formed Glebe BIA (Business www.glebereport.ca Improvement Area). They will keep us informed from time to time about issues that affect our local businesses as well as share information about upcoming The Glebe Report is a monthly community newspaper. We receive events in our area. In our recent reader survey, many of you wrote that you no government grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe and other enjoyed reading about our local businesses, so we will continue to do in depth merchants pays our bills and printing costs. This month, 7,000 copies stories on local businesses as we have in the past. (See pages 14 to 16.) will be delivered free to Glebe homes, and copies are available at many Make sure to check out our local talent in the coming month with our own Glebe shops, Sunnyside Library, Brewer Pool, and Glebe and Ottawa Dr. Ron Weiss and his band, the Docweissband, at Humphrey’s on Apr. 4 (see South Community Centres. For Glebe Report deadlines and advertis- page 25) and Bruce and the Burgers, on Apr. 18 at Tudor Hall. (See pages 1 ing rates, call the advertising manager, but please submit articles to and 3 for details). [email protected]. Don’t forget that the Grapevine, located on the last two pages of the paper, acts as a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Whether buying EDITOR Suzanne Landis, 613-236-4955 or selling items, looking for a nanny or to hire a student for small jobs around your house, this is where you can place your ad. There are certain limitations, ADVERTISING MANAGER Judy Field, 613-231-4938 so please e-mail us to find out more at [email protected] BUSINESS MANAGER Sheila Pocock, 613-233-3047 From all of us here at the Glebe Report. CIRCULATION MANAGER Zita Taylor, 613-235-1214 Happy Easter! EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Gwendolyn Best COPY EDITOR McE Galbreath STAFF THIS ISSUE: Micheline Boyle, Julie Houle Cezer, Sharon Johnson, Carol MacLeod, Josie Pazdzior, Borgny Pearson, Dorothy Phillips, Catherine Shepherd, Wendy Siebrasse LEGAL ADVISER: Pierre Crichton COVER: Skaters on the canal by Suzanne Landis Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. We SUB-DELIVERERS: Marie & Amanda Briscoe, Donna Edwards, reserve the right to edit all submissions. Articles selected for publication will Judy Field, Elizabeth Gordon, Gary Greenwood, Gill Hunter, Christian be published in both a hard copy monthly version and an electronic version to be included on the Glebe Report’s website - www.glebereport.ca. Hurlow, Sandra Webster, Zelda Yule Advertising rates are for electronic material supplied in PDF format with fonts embedded in the file. The Glebe Report is printed by Winchester Print. Where to find us Our next deadline is April 3, In addition to free home delivery, you can find copies of the Glebe Report at Acorn Early Learning Centre, Brewer Arena, Brewer Pool, for both advertising and article submissions. Corpus Christi School, First Avenue School, Glashan Public School, The next Glebe Report will be out on Friday, April 17, 2009. Glebe Community Centre, Kumon Centre, Lady Evelyn School, Mutch- mor School, the OCDSB, Ottawa South Community Centre, Sunnyside Library, and the following local shops: Arbour, The Arrow & the Loon, Thanks and farewell to: Berry’s Pet Food, Bloomfields Flowers, Booster Juice, Bridgehead, Brit- David Gurman ton’s, Civic Shawarma & Pies, Ernesto’s Barber Shop, The Flag Shop, Forno Antico, Francesco’s Coffee Company, GamePower, Glebe Fashion Cleaners, Glebe PharmaSave Apothecary, Glebe Side Kids, Glebe Smoke Routes available: Shop, Glebe Tailoring, Glebe Trotters, Glebe Video, Home Natural, Hil- Broadway, Bronson to Torrington lary Cleaners, Irene’s Pub, Isabella Pizza, Jericho Café, Kardish Foods, Fourth Avenue, Percy to Chrysler Kettleman’s Bagel Co., Mayfair Theatre, McKeen’s Loeb Glebe, Mister Second Avenue, Bank to O’Connor Muffler, Morala’s, 107 Fourth Avenue Wine Bar, Ottawa Antique Market, First Avenue, O’Connor to the Driveway The Palisades, The Pantry, Personal Concepts, Prana Chiropractic, Pink Nail Salon & Spa, RBC/Royal Bank, Reflections, The Royal Oak, 7-11, St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Scotiabank, Second Cup, Shoppers Drug Mart, Silver Scissors, Starbucks, Third Avenue Spa, Timothy’s, UPS Can- Sub-deliverer needed: East of Bank, Second Avenue area ada (Fifth Avenue Court), Von’s, Watson’s Pharmacy and Wellness Cen- BEST tre, West Coast Video, The Wild Oat and Yarn Forward & Sew-On. 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CALL Zita Taylor at 235-1214, e-mail: [email protected], if you are willing to deliver a route for us. LETTERS Glebe Report March 13, 2009 5 Aberdeen preservation Meetings about BUGs Give credit where it’s due! community gardens Editor, Glebe Report In last month’s issue, we reported that Bytown Urban Gardens (BUGs) will In your last edition, John Leaning gives far too much credit to the “heritage be setting up a community garden in Glebe Memorial Park, also known as organization” for saving and restoring the Aberdeen Pavilion. It is always hard Glendale Park. The Glebe Community Association has since received ques- in the aftermath of a struggle like that to assess who are the heroes (and the tions on where the gardens will be, and how this will impact other activities in villains), but the real hero of that struggle was in fact a modest City of Ottawa the park such as soccer. In response, BUGs is inviting neighbours to participate bureaucrat. in the design process at the following meetings: Jim Durrell’s second term as mayor (1989-1991) saw an epic struggle over Initial design presentation: Wed. Mar. 25, 7 p.m. Lansdowne Park, with city council and staff pushing to redevelop Lansdowne Centretown Community Health Centre, 420 Cooper Street as a gift to the trade show industry. Much as in today’s debate over Lansdowne The landscape architect will present an initial design for our comments. Live, there was absolutely no consideration of the community’s concerns re- Final design presentation: Wed. Apr. 8, 7 p.m. garding parking, traffic, or the loss of recreation space. YMCA, 180 Argyle Room 245 It was a lonely fight, pitting the Glebe Community Association against coun- We will finalize design with the landscape architect. cil, staff, and even our own ward councillor, who fully supported the project For more information, see the BUGs website http://www.bugsottawa.ca/ or though she had campaigned using the slogan of “No more megaprojects!” The contact BUGs at [email protected] or the GCA Neighbourhood “heritage organization” was also on the other side: the project’s proponents Planning chair, Caroline Vanneste, at [email protected]. had brought them around by promising a Cadillac restoration of Aberdeen, which was at that time in a state of total disrepair. As the GCA’s Director for Lansdowne at the time, I received a call from one of the heritage lobbyists, looking for the GCA’s support to also preserve the Sullivan Building. He was totally uncomprehending when I briefed him on the GCA opposition to the entire project, whatever that might unfortunately mean for the Sullivan Build- Calling all Pets!! ing. In the end, it was the Aberdeen Pavilion that brought the project to a crashing Woof Woof, Meow, Tweet, Tweet, Sssss..... halt. Anxious to get shovels into the ground before the 1991 election, the city In the May issue of the sought bids for the restoration of Aberdeen. When received, they vastly ex- Glebe Report, we will be ceeded the expected costs. Council directed Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. showing off the Glebe’s Dave O’Brien, to prepare a report on the overall feasibility of the trade-show furry felines, man’s best project. In his report back to council, with a recession looming, Mr. O’Brien friends and quirky little advised against the whole project and council cancelled it. critters. But council wasn’t finished. Incredibly, they directed Mr. O’Brien to under- Send us your best colour take the immediate demolition of the Aberdeen Pavilion, leaving its support- digital pet photos along ers – their former allies – in the lurch. Then, in September 1991, they went off with your pet’s name and campaigning and more or less forgot about it. address (address will not In mid-October, the more observant among council realized the Aberdeen appear) for a chance to ap- Pavilion was still standing. Mr. O’Brien was called before council, acknow- pear in the centre pages of ledged he had not followed their direction to demolish, and was censured for the May issue. All pets are his offense. Clearly, he had decided that this council, so late in their term, no welcome! longer had the mandate to bring down the building, and decided on his own to leave the decision to a newly-elected council. In early 1992, two newly-elected councillors, Jim Watson and Peter Hume, put together the deal to give us the Deadline for photos: April 25 beautiful restoration of the Aberdeen Pavilion that we see today. Send to: [email protected] So to whom do we give credit for saving the Aberdeen Pavilion? My vote goes to David O’Brien, who admittedly put his judgment ahead of that of his bosses on council, but who provided the opportunity for Messrs. Watson and Hume to break the impasse. Jim McCarthy Glebe volunteer makes a success of Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Month Mini Medical School Second Avenue resident Ginny Haysom has donated a few hours of her time Spring 2009 every spring for the past 14 years to the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Month, an annual fundraising campaign canvassing door-to-door. As well “Mini Med goes to the ER” as taking on the role as canvasser, eight years ago Ginny also volunteered as a local team captain, or- The Faculty of Medicine is proud to offer its “Mini ganizing a small group of volunteers to canvass in her neighbourhood. Medical School”, a unique 6-week series of She first became involved in the Canadian Cancer innovative and entertaining lectures on life in the Society Daffodil Month because she believed “it Emergency Room: trauma, overdose, infections, was a great way to give back to the community and suicide, heart attacks and many more…. because everyone’s lives today seem to be touched by cancer.” Despite her own cancer diagnosis one and a half years ago, she continues her volunteer BEST Program runs on Thursday evenings efforts for the CCS. April 2nd to May 7th, 2009 Ginny is still motivated today for the same reasons as when she started: 7:00 to 9:00 pm “because it is just such a good cause. The door-to-door campaign is one of the fundraising efforts that actually targets all types of cancer. It is important to support the whole spectrum,” Ginny stated, “and I am personally glad that For more program information there is fundraising that supports all types of cancer.” She believes that “every amount helps regardless of how much it is.” The and how to register visit our website value of donating to cancer research is shown in major advances that have been made on the research front. For instance, close to 60 per cent of people www.minimed.uottawa.ca diagnosed today with cancer will survive the disease. Questions: 613-798-5555 ext. 19551 Daffodil Month is the Canadian Cancer Society’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising campaign. Since the first daffodil campaign over 50 years ago a great deal of progress has been made, thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the generosity of donors. To make the campaign a success this year, it needs the support of thousands of volunteers selling daffodils or knocking on doors to collect donations in April. Use your cancer-fighting powers this April and become a Canadian Cancer Society volunteer. For more information, please call 613-723-1744 or visit www.cancer.ca/volunteerpower. 6 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 ENVIRONMENT City turns off lights for Emerald Ash Borer alert Earth Hour. Will you? can reduce our energy consumption and we can be a part of the greatest voluntary effort on climate change that the world has ever witnessed.” “Climate change is one of the big- ervisor,

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r b l about the difference even a small A act can make. It’s about more than BEST just one hour though. It’s about in- Dominion The City of Ottawa is proud to sup- spiring people to make changes in Jean-Pasca port Earth Hour again this year and their everyday lives that will reduce Feeding tunnels will be asking all residents to par- greenhouse gas emissions through- BY CAROL MACLEOD ticipate in the campaign scheduled out the year.” It is a sad fact that in 15 years ash trees will be rare in Ottawa. The culprit to take place on Sat., Mar. 28, 8:30- The City of Ottawa is once again is the emerald ash borer (EAB). We cannot eradicate EABs because we have 9:30 p.m. partnering with Hydro Ottawa and a perfect storm of conditions for them: ash trees make up much of our urban Earth Hour is a global campaign, the Ottawa Sun and will be reach- forest, EAB larvae can survive our warmer winters and only one pesticide is initiated by the World Wildlife Fund ing out to businesses and residents known to be effective against EABs. Nearly one in three trees in old Ottawa in Sydney, Australia in 2007. The over the next six weeks to encour- neighbourhoods is a species of ash. They surround school yards, line streets campaign encourages individuals and age them to shut off all non-essential and dot other public places. Because an adult EAB typically moves less than businesses to join together to dem- lighting for Earth Hour. “Earth Hour a kilometre, it appreciates uniculture. We may, however, be able to save indi- onstrate the potential for action on is a powerful symbol of the differ- vidual trees. climate change initiatives. Through ence we can all make through simple their participation, individuals can actions to create a more sustainable Where did this pest come from? understand that it’s possible to make future,” said Rosemarie Leclair, Scientists believe that the slender iridescent green beetle, about half the a real difference in their environ- president and CEO of Hydro Ot- diameter of a penny, came to North America in the early 2000s in the im- ment. This year, organizers hope to tawa. “It’s easy to take electricity for properly fumigated wood of packing cases bringing goods from Asia to Great reach one billion people in more than granted. Earth Hour reminds us that Lakes ports. It has quickly spread through southern Ontario, killing millions 1,000 cities around the world. it’s a valuable resource that we need of ash trees. The beetle is most commonly spread by people moving firewood, “Be reminded that 60 minutes to conserve, in order to make cleaner logs, branches, nursery stock, chips or other ash wood products. of awareness will go a long way to energy sources go farther. It’s espe- Are my trees are at risk? demonstrating how each one of us cially important to communicate this EABs love all species of ash. (Mountain ash is not really an ash species.) can make a difference to the future message to children and youth, who EAB damage was confirmed in trees in Alta Vista last year. Richard Hinch- of our environment,” said Mayor are often the agents of change, and cliffe wrote an article about the EAB for the winter 2009 newsletter of Friends Larry O’Brien. “We cannot afford to Earth Hour is a fun way to do that in of the Central Experimental Farm. The newsletter, online at http://www.friends ignore this global call to action and all of our homes.” ofthefarm.ca/pdf/winter09.pdf, has excellent pictures of the beetle and EAB I encourage every person, business, For more information, or to regis- damage. The City of Ottawa manages the infestation in conjunction with the government, school and organization ter your involvement, visit ottawa.ca. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) by regulating moving and dis- to participate. In coming together, we or visit www.wwf.ca/earthhour/. posal of infected wood, treating selected trees, removing affected, dying and dead trees on city property if they pose hazards or for research, planting replacement trees and educating the public. The city funds tree replacement for homeowners if EABs kill their trees. Program details and an Ash fact sheet on tree identification are at http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/healthy_lawns/ forestry/index_en.html. The CFIA website, http://www.inspection.gc.ca/ english/plaveg/pestrava/agrpla/agrplae.shtml also has information on identifi- book your energy audit at cation and on federal government regulations. The city and the CFIA ask the public not to move firewood or other wood materials or infected nursery stock, and to buy and burn firewood locally (don’t take the stuff to the chalet!). envirocentre.ca What should I look for? Woodpecker activity is a good indicator of EAB infestation. Damage includes thinning crowns, browned leaves, dead branches and vertical splits in get the best returns the bark. Trees send out lots of sprouts at ground level. Adult EABs lay 50 to 100 eggs under the tree’s bark. Feeding larvae make squiggly tunnels just on your home renovation dollars and under the bark, which compromise the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients. Only a few larvae can completely cut off a tree’s nutrient transport up to $10,000 in grants system. In May, adult EABs chew their way out of the tree making 3.5-4 mm D-shaped exit holes. Females lay eggs on the same or a nearby tree. Trees die in a couple of years. What can I do? 92% of our clients recommend us Don’t rush to cut down your ash trees. Do consider planting young replacement trees nearby. Owners must manage affected ash trees on their property. expert advisors This includes proper removal and disposal of affected trees. TreeAzin, a bio- since 1999, our logical insecticide, is the only pesticide registered in Canada for use against have provided the most comprehensive EAB. An annual treatment of TreeAzin, professionally delivered through an injection system, costs about $300 per treatment, possibly for several years. independent advice For more information on the product and for local service providers, call in town BioForest at 1-888-236-7378 or visit www.bioforest.ca. 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book on-line with your local, non-profit or call 613-580-2582 Exit hole ENVIRONMENT Glebe Report March 13, 2009 7 Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair The inaugural Earth Run BY JILL STURDY “Run for Your Planet” On Sat., Apr. 18, the 6th annual Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair will again Apr. 19, Vincent Massey Park provide Ottawa residents the opportunity to sample a variety of exciting local 5K run/walk & 1K kids run environmental products and services. The Ottawa EcoFair brings together environmental organizations, small and Earth Run is a new annual environment- large businesses and government to provide people with the newest ideas for al awareness and fundraising run/walk vibrant, safe, healthy and sustainable living. This grassroots community event launching this spring with runs sched- will continue to build on the popular local food exhibits, offering more exhib- uled in Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver. its, food demonstrations, a Taste of Ottawa’s Countryside and the very suc- These run/walk events will bring people cessful 100-mile lunch held for the first time last year. The emphasis on local together to build green communities and food was the number one choice of the more than 4,500 visitors in 2008. promote sustainable lifestyles. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with over 100 exhibits featuring Benefitting organizations include: a variety of themes including health, beauty and fashion, local food, outdoor David Suzuki Foundation and Evergreen. recreation, home and garden, nature, energy and more. In addition to inter- Each participant will receive a special acting with exhibitors, there will be seminars and discussions on healthy and earth-friendly t-shirt and bag. Activities sustainable green living, including ways to save money while lessening our will include live unplugged music and footprint. There will be a fun and educational Eco-Carnival for children, with green info stations. games, contests and lots of prizes to be won – all of which will make this an What makes Earth Run a green run? enjoyable, informative and engaging family event. Earth Run is leading the way and has eliminated typical run practices to The Ottawa Ecofair will take place Sat., Apr. 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the reduce waste and carbon footprint. Working with Athletes for a Fit Planet, RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, with free admission and free parking. For Earth Run follows the strict CRS (Council for Responsible Sport) standards to more information or to check out the schedule of events, visit our website at ensure minimal impact. www.ottawaecofair.ca. There are several opportunities to volunteer leading up to and during the day Jill Sturdy is a coordinator for the Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair. of the event. Register now to participate or, if you can’t run, make an online pledge to support green initiatives in your community! Show Canada that your city is a leader in sustainable living. Schedule 7:30 a.m. Site opens The Ottawa Go Green Expo 8:00 a.m. Registration opens March 21-22, Lansdowne Park 9:00 a.m. Run/walk starts Getting there The Ottawa Go Green Expo is the first of its kind in Ottawa! This exciting, Please try to take transit, bike, walk, or share a ride to the event. two day event features over 180 exhibitors, all dedicated to providing information, products and services that can help you live a greener lifestyle! Parking Visitors can expect to see local and nationally recognized speakers, have the Available at Lansdowne Park opportunity to shop, sample and learn from the industry’s leading organiza- For more information, consult www.earthrun.com tions specializing in green home and gardens, local and organic cooking, eco- fashion, energy conservation, recreation, eco-tourism, alternative transportation, wellness, and so much more. There is truly something for everyone at this community event! Visitors to the Ottawa Go Green Expo will also have the chance to test drive Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius, Camry Hybrid, High- lander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h. Make a day of it: bring your friends and family and learn to “Go Green,” an integral part of The Ottawa Go Green Expo. Admission is free. The Ottawa Go Green Expo schedule can be found by visiting www.ottawa gogreenexpo.com.

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guarantees for payment are to be of- Buried within the documents are The circus at Lansdowne Park fered. ideas relevant to Glebe residents. It is proposed to establish targets for reasons not revealed to the public, it Please note that members of the intensification for the city as a whole was released in February. Twenty- public can address council commit- and density targets for certain de- three locations for a stadium were tees. You can go and speak on Mar. fined areas. There will be targets for studied and, sensibly enough, it was 10 and Apr. 7. Go to the GCA web- increased density (more dwellings or suggested that getting spectators in site, www.glebeca.ca, for links to the jobs per hectare) along “traditional and out of the stadium was an im- city reports. mainstreets” including Bank Street portant factor to consider in decid- It is worth noting that neither the and Bronson Avenue north of Car- ing on location. Not surprisingly, the football nor the soccer concepts are ling. This also implies development best places for a stadium were judged in response to a city call for proof community design plans for those to be undeveloped tracts of land well posals. The football consortium has Bob streets, which could involve changes served by public transit. The only been quite consistent in saying that Brocklebank in zoning. While the current (2003) connection to the redevelopment of their proposal is not in response to official plan talks of building heights Lansdowne Park is that the study the competition process which had of four to six storeys along such Our councillor calls it a “dog’s ranked Lansdowne Park as the sixth been undertaken and subsequently streets, the proposals for revision use breakfast.” I’m less familiar with most suitable site for a stadium. stopped. The soccer group seems the terminology “up to six storeys” canine repasts, so I just refer to the The study on locating a stadium uninterested in Lansdowne Park. In and also make allowance for greater city’s actions on Lansdowne Park as will be discussed by the Planning & other words, both are unsolicited height in specific cases. a circus. My dictionary politely says Environment Committee of council proposals. Other changes of possible interest a circus can be “a scene of lively ac- on Mar. 10. If the committee reaches Against this background, both the are that site plan approval is to be re- tion” or a “disturbance.” any recommendation, they will be GCA and the Glebe BIA were sur- quired for non-farm buildings along You will recall, we started with discussed at council the following prised to learn of a plan to modify the Rideau Canal; and the city takes the idea of a competition to come up day. It is not clear whether council- the procedure under which the city on greater authority for exterior de- with the best ideas for redeveloping lors will consider whether a stadium deals with unsolicited proposals. A sign of buildings. a major city asset. Having begun the is needed and, if it is needed, how report on the “Ottawa Option” was It is proposed that the urban bound- process of collecting public opinion that requirement compares to other discussed at a council committee on ary be extended by 850 hectares. to form the basis to evaluate the ideas demands on city resources. Nor is it Feb. 17. On reading the documenta- This would permit further expansion to be received, the whole exercise clear that the fact that the city owns tion, it appeared that the procedure of the suburbs beyond the Greenbelt. was suddenly stopped. Why stop? several such facilities right now will was being changed to facilitate a At the same time, policies would al- That is a mystery. figure in the discussion at all. quick “behind-closed-doors” deal low continued residential develop- A group came forward with an idea A report on the business plans pre- for Lansdowne Park. Glebe expres- ment in scattered rural locations of bringing pro football back to Ot- sented by the two groups – the football sions of concern were dismissed by outside villages. Both of these poli- tawa and, later, another group argued consortium and the soccer proponents the denizens of city hall, who stated cies are quite relevant to the finding for a pro soccer team. Both of these – will be tabled on Mar. 25. Council that the policy was never intended to that residents inside the Greenbelt groups were said to be well financed, committees will discuss the report on apply to development projects, even are paying much more in taxes than but neither seemed interested in in- Apr. 7 and recommendations will go though the text of the procedure fails they receive in services, while those vesting in sports facilities in which to full council on Apr. 22. to impose any such constraint. outside enjoy what amounts to a sub- the teams would play. I will be very interested to learn So all this brings me back to my sidy. That report is also in the pack- So city staff decided last summer about the business plans from the vision of the circus. Action is going age of documents available at http:// to take funds allocated for the com- groups. I understand neither group on simultaneously in all three rings ottawa.ca/residents/public_consult/ petition on the redevelopment of plans to invest in the sports facilities, under the big top. Magic may be per- beyond_2020/. Lansdowne Park and commission a so what investment are they planning formed at any moment. Most adults study on factors to consider in locat- to make? There has been little men- know that magic tricks usually work Walking ing a stadium in Ottawa. The study tion of paying rent to the city for use through distraction. We must main- The long-awaited pedestrian plan was completed in December but, for of city property, nor is it clear if any tain our focus on the whole picture. for Ottawa has just been released. It Taxes calls for the city to recognize walk- Most property owners in the Glebe ing as a valid form of transportation have now received their first tax bill which needs to be included in infra- with a due date of March 30. It is structure planning. In addition to in- worth noting that the deadline to file vestment in sidewalks etc., the plan a request for reconsideration with calls for education and encourage- MPAC is also the end of March. If ment of walking. you missed our information session The Glebe is widely understood in early January, note that there is a as a walkable neighbourhood. Most complete explanation of the process of us can readily support the plan’s at www.mpac.ca objective to “facilitate year-round Official Plan walking in the City of Ottawa as a Every five years, the city is obliged comfortable, realistic, viable, well in- to review and update its official plan. tegrated and well-used component of For those lacking reading material, the transportation system in the city” hundreds of pages of proposed text or, as I would put it, “Pedestrians of and supporting documentation are the world unite, you have nothing to available for your study. If you phone lose but your toe rubbers.” city hall and get someone to agree to Next GCA Meeting provide printed material, don’t for- The next GCA meeting is on Tues., get to bring along a wheelbarrow to Mar. 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Glebe Com- carry the documents. munity Centre. All are welcome.

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GNAG Glebe Report March 13, 2009 9 Free events coming soon to Glebe Community Centre Speed skating champ Groves REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN! coming to GCC With all the snow on the ground, it is hard to believe that it is now time to Kristina Groves, Olympic medallist think about spring and summer program registration. and current World Cup leader, is coming Well over 100 programs and activities are offered at the Glebe Community to the Glebe Community Centre on Mar. Centre. Take shelter with GNAG by signing up for something new or return 25. With a year to go before the 2010 to what was a great experience last session. We have a fantastic line-up for Olympics, Groves is a heavy favourite all ages and interests. Go to our website at www.gnag.ca. Click on the Spring to dominate in her signature event, the Program Guide icon and follow the prompts…it’s that easy! 1,500-metre race. Mary Spring Soccer Registration After graduating from Brookfield Tsai- GNAG Spring Soccer is back and we will be taking registration online (www. High School, Groves made the move to gnag.ca) beginning Wed., Mar. 18 from 11 p.m. Telephone and in-person regis- Davies Calgary to train at Canada’s best speed tration continues at the Glebe Community Centre on the following day and skating facility, the Olympic Oval at the will remain open until Fri., Apr. 17 or until spaces are filled – don’t wait until University of Calgary. After that, Kristina improved steadily, first qualifying it is too late. for the junior national team, then the senior national team, and in 2002, quali- GNAG soccer is a fun league open to boys and girls 3 years of age to grade 6. fying to represent Canada at her first Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake Over 400 children participate each year. Games are played only against other City. GNAG soccer teams. Every player receives equal attention and playing time. When she was a University of Calgary student from 1995 to 2004, there were We emphasise fun, encourage a winning effort and fair play. We keep score few other national team athletes who were balancing training with studies. As during games, but not over the season. This is the best way to kick off your a member of the national team for more than 10 years, Groves trains six days a soccer season. week and competes out of the country for weeks at a time. She splits her time among training, public speaking and playing the guitar. Groves will be in the community centre main hall at 7 p.m. to deliver a free motivational talk about what it takes to be a champion and achieve your dreams – no matter what they are. She will also talk about her other passion, supporting Right to Play. It’s an international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play programs to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Groves was in Rwanda recently with Right to Play. While many athletes take a vacation to regenerate during the off-season, Groves’ idea of a break was to join Right to Play’s Rwanda campaign to raise $100,000. Groves plans to use her kinesiology education more fully when she leaves the sport. Coming off her best-ever season, Groves is back at Calgary’s Olym- pic Oval preparing for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver — once again with no break in sight. Be In The Band – Coffee House The Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest launched their new ‘Be in the Band’ initiative in January 2009. This three-month program puts young musicians who want to be in a band together with other potential band-mates. The Ottawa Bluesfest organization has recruited a number of professional local musicians for men- toring the aspiring future stars and provides all the necessary tech support and equipment for the kids to truly enjoy a high-quality ensemble experience. “The idea is to offer this program to students who currently sing or play an instrument and have an interest in working with others to create music,” says Bluesfest’s Executive Director Mark Monahan. “The ultimate goal is a possible performance for families, friends, and future fans on-stage at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest.” Six ‘Be in the Band’ Groups perform at our Coffee House Don’t miss this evening of exceptional entertainment. Some lucky young Ot- tawa musicians could end up performing at this year’s Bluesfest. Come out for a good time and cheer on Bluesfest’s ‘Be in the Band” artists during this special showcase night. There will also be an open mike format (open to youth). Fri., Apr. 3 at 7 p.m. Admission is free – All ages welcome. The event will be licensed for adults. RISE TO THE TOP – Musical Theatre Workshop GNAG Theatre is a family endeavour involving singing, dancing and acting with a multi-generational cast. This season Director Eleanor Crowder, Music Director Rachel Eugster and Choreographer Mary Tsai-Davies worked with 20 students on scenes from various productions. Each scene revolves around a particular play or musical. Our focus is on education. The aim is to help those members of the community with an interest in acting, singing, and dancing to improve their skills by giving them an opportunity to perform. The motto for our program, which emphasizes process rather the product, is: “Theatre education – it is as much about learning how, as it is about the show.” Join us on Apr. 4 at 4 p.m. for a wonderful showcase of Rise to the Top. The show will be followed by a potluck dinner. 10 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 GOOD OLD DAYS Thirty Years Ago in the Glebe Report Vol. 7 No. 3, March 1979 ing of the Avalon Theatre (corner of Bank and Second Avenue) on Nov. 17, 1928. An ad from the Ottawa Citizen stated, “The Opening of the New Avalon Theatre is the result of the faith in the future of the Glebe District – the residents of which are celebrating the opening of Ottawa’s newest and most up-to-date picture Ian house.” McKercher The article describes how J.P. Nolan, former mayor of Ottawa, and owner of the Rex and Colum- ‘Glebites Abroad’ is the lead head- bia Motion Picture Theatres, saw the line on the front page of the March, Glebe as a thriving community and 1979 Glebe Report. Six years of get- a natural place to expand his chain. ting around without the luxury of a Construction began in April, 1928, family car was paying dividends for and by Nov. 17, a theatre suitable for the Marlin family of Third Avenue. movie and vaudeville presentations “We saved enough money over those opened to a full house. It was the first years biking and hiking and busing ‘atmospheric theatre’ in Eastern Can- to allow us to afford this trip,” said ada. The Avalon recreated a Spanish Elaine. Randal and Elaine and their atmosphere – mural arrangements, three children were set to leave May tapestries, chandeliers and doors 3 for an extended stay in Europe. were all designed in the old Span- Randal, a philosophy professor at ish style. Enhancing this décor was a Carleton University, was going to deep blue ceiling with numerous tiny spend a sabbatical year in Bordeaux, holes through which beams of light Glebe Historical Society Archives studying with Jacques Ellul, a world were projected. This impression of a expert on philosophical propaganda. star-lit night was made more pictur- RECENT ACQUISITIONS A lengthy Glebe history article by esque by illusions of clouds created From: David Dunlop of 128 Powell Avenue Halina Jeletzky described the open- by a machine in the operator’s booth. Copies of 19 photographs of exceptional resolution, showing phases of the construction of his grandfather’s (Hector K. Carruthers) home at This retrospective is filed monthly by Ian McKercher of the Glebe Historical 57 First Avenue in 1907-8. There are also photos of Patterson Creek, Society (GHS). The GHS welcomes the donation or loan (for copying) of any the construction of the island there and an early view of the Summer item that documents the past in the Glebe (photographs, maps, surveys, news House. articles, posters, programs, memorabilia, etc.). You can contact Ian at 613- 235-4863 or [email protected]. (With thanks!)

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BBB Honor Roll 2006 & 2007 NEWS Glebe Report March 13, 2009 13 Does more law equal more order?

BY CONSTABLE more satisfaction in resolving conflict and move on with minimal negative level of the victim’s or society’s ex- NATHAN HOEDEMAN when I was able to get the people in- impact on their lives. Of course, this pectations. I have seen many people The concept that more law equals volved to be a big part of the solution is not always possible when a serious shaking their heads in disbelief after more order is a somewhat fascinating and act accordingly. When I made crime is committed. leaving court because they learned premise and it seems to be the topic the solution all about me and the law, Most crime and disorder occur a hard lesson about having high ex- of debate these days as we move for- it was not always well received and when a person or group of people pectations of justice in the judicial ward trying to regulate ever increas- people naturally rejected this notion make choices when they are not system. This may seem like a blanket ing populations in urban centres. As and pushed back. That usually escal- in a very good place emotionally, criticism of the judicial system, but it a police officer, you enter into your ated matters and then I was dealing mentally and sometimes financially. really just points out the fact that it is profession thinking that by uphold- with an entirely new situation. Of This often triggers them into behav- a system that is bound by laws, rules, ing the law, you are all that stands course, I knew that I held the trump ing in a way that impacts their lives procedures, and regulations that can between order and chaos and that card because if there were grounds to and others negatively. Call it a “cry be interpreted and applied in various it is up to you to stand your ground make an arrest, I could ultimately get for help” if you want, but ultimately ways; the system may be lacking in against the onslaught of all that is my way by taking the person’s free- these people are in crisis mode, even fairness, truth, openness and com- evil in mankind. Kind of sounds like dom and then deciding if I was going if only for a short period. passion for either the victim or the the plot of a Hollywood action movie to lay charges or not. I also learned The role of a police officer and the offender. right? Well, it often is what motivates that just because I was in a position law is not to judge that person and/ So if application of the law and go- many young officers to join the ranks of power over another person, this or label them, because then we being to court has become a poor op- of policing and there certainly exists did not mean that I necessarily had to come part of the problem. However, tion for people who want to resolve a sense of calling to this job that sin- use that positional power to get my when you apply the law, the process conflict and address certain crime gles out the law and order types who way, because then, again, it became of resolving the matter is taken out and disorder issues in their commun- are drawn to upholding the laws of about me. I found that when I was of the hands of the parties involved ities, then what is the alternative? their society. This para-military en- able to get the involved persons to and placed into the hands of the ju- Well, I am not saying that the answer tity is what policing has evolved into realize that they had a choice in how dicial system. Not always a good fit. is to scrap the judicial system along today. the matter got resolved, they usually You see, the judicial system is set with law enforcement agencies and Policing exists because there has opted to deal with matters on their up to resolve incidents by proving a allow citizens to self regulate. What always been a need for a group of own and were able to come to a quick set of facts that ultimately determine I believe in is that most people have humans to bring order to crisis and and satisfactory resolution. This was the fate of the accused person. The the potential to self regulate and re- chaos. Historically, as wars and large usually possible when you used the process is cumbersome, long and solve conflict on their own if they scale conflicts subsided and borders possibility of a formal charge as tedious, because all the facts must are given the opportunity to do so. between countries became more de- leverage, but allowed them to sort it be presented to give the courts the I believe that most people have the fined and laws established, there was out outside of the judicial system to clearest picture possible of the inci- human capacity to understand fun- less need for a military presence to both parties’ satisfaction. dent. Often times, there is a discrep- damentally, beyond laws, the differ- regulate societal behavior and more If I was interviewing a victim or ancy between what “can be proved” ence between right and wrong. I also of a need for a “para-military” pres- complainant, then I found it some- and what “really happened” and this believe that if people are treated with ence to regulate minor conflicts that times beneficial to get them to see can be very frustrating for someone fairness, openness, compassion, re- arise when many people occupy one their offender as a person who had who expects the courts to get it right spect and dignity, they will act kindly space. Now as we move forward, we done a bad thing, but not necessarily every time. Anyone who has spent most of the time. For the others, there have to ask ourselves: Is law enforce- always as a bad person. This some- time in a courtroom knows that if the exist laws, law enforcement, court- ment the best way to address crime times allowed them to consider other matter is proceeding to a full trial, rooms and jails. Given the choice, and disorder, or is the judicial system ways of resolving the matter that the final outcome is never clear and how would you like things to be re- setting us up to fail because it does were less punitive and more compas- justice is not always served to the solved in your own backyard? not truly resolve issues of citizen dis- sionate. Then I found that the victim cord? Hence the question, does more was able to detach from feelings law equal more order? such as anger, resentment, fear and I need to preface the following by wanting revenge, and instead focus mentioning that, when I talk about on what they ultimately wanted from crime and disorder, I am talking the offender, which in most cases was about the smaller everyday conflicts an acknowledgement that they had and crimes that cause unrest and impacted someone’s life in a nega- disorder that persist in the commun- tive way and were willing to make ity, not the sensational and serious amends for doing so. If I was dealing crimes like murder, rape or brutal as- with the offender, then I felt my role saults and robberies. should be to earn their trust so they Early on in my career in policing, could see that I was not there just to I realized fairly quickly that I did not punish them, but rather to get them fully identify with the “law and or- to take responsibility for their actions der” traditions of law enforcement. and consider how they would make As I grew in my role as a police of- amends to the victim. That usually ficer, my natural personality began to went a long way in resolving the con- shine through my police “persona” flict and allowing both victim and of- and I began to realize that I found fender to accept what had happened 14 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 BUSINESS BUZZ

Mamma Urban Cycles Inc. might looking cool. In the winter months, get your wheels turning. Jose Bray the store offers a wide array of snow- who is the manager and partner of boards and snowboarding apparel for this flourishing bike shop says many sale, including sunglasses, goggles, bicycle owners are already booking boots, bindings and helmets. appointments to arrange tune ups Joe Mamma believes in supporting for this upcoming bike season. That as many Canadian companies as comes as no surprise since they have possible when it comes to parts and a great reputation for the quality of suppliers of their equipment. The Rob their service and fast turnaround store also sponsors 12-15 Canadian Khare times to get the bikes back in the athletes. As well, the store has be- hands of the owners. Jose encourages come a large supporter of the Glebe customers to call sooner rather than community. Jose describes the Glebe Joe knows bikes later to set up an appointment. as “being in a small town in a huge With all the snow around, the last Joe Mamma has been in business city.” The store is happy to support thing you might be thinking about since April 2003. Jose has noticed local charities and get involved with is bicycles. Well, one visit to Joe that the bike business has been in- the local community. Jose says he is creasing year over year. The demo- very happy with their one and only graphic of buyers is spread across the Glebe location and any plans of ex- board and really includes people of pansion or movement would involve all ages. Bicycles have been gaining remaining in the area. The shop has popularity due to the environmental customers who come in from all parts East Wind owner Maggie Huang and health benefits of riding. The of the city, so the central location government has chipped in by elim- and proximity to the 417 have made inating the PST on all bikes under things very easy and convenient for East meets West $1,000. Jose says that commuter bi- anybody planning a visit. Would you like to experience a win- cycles have seen the most growth; If you are looking for information dow into Asian culture without the jet these bikes are made for comfort on Joe Mamma and the services and lag? Come visit East Wind located at and practicality, and can be used for products they offer, then I would sug- 802 Bank Street. The store is one of a multitude of purposes like running gest looking at their website: http:// two locations in the Ottawa area. East errands, going to and from work or www.joemamma.ca. The website Wind is a family-run business that simply for cruising. They also offer can keep you up-to-date with all of has been operating in the Glebe since various mountain bikes and triathlon the latest information from the store. 1991. Upon entering the store, you or time-trial bikes. Joe Mamma’s is The open concept and layout of the are met with the sights and sounds of a very service-oriented shop, from store, combined with the friendly and the East. The relaxing layout of the fixing and tuning to customizing knowledgeable staff, makes looking store and unique decor immediately bikes to meet the customer’s needs. at the bikes and apparel a very en- gives you the feeling of being far and In keeping with their service model, joyable experience. Make your way away from the hustle and bustle of

Khare down to Joe Mamma and cruise into Bank Street. The business offers cus- b the shop extends test rides of the bi-

o tomers authentic clothing, art work, R cycles they offer so the customers spring. can pinpoint exactly which bike is the Joe Mamma Urban Cycles tableware, place settings, tea sets, perfect ride for them. The store also and various other items from the Ori- Photos: 216 Pretoria ent. Maggie Huang, who is one of Joe Mamma partner and store man- carries every conceivable bike acces- sory and clothing item to make sure 613-564-0459 the owners, says “About 85 per cent ager Jose Bray and his dog Maillot www.joemamma.ca of the items offered to customers are Jaune (yellow jersey) that you have everything you need when it comes to hitting the road and imported, with the remaining 15 per cent made in Canada.” Most custom-

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The Dental Oﬃce Carling Dental at Lyon & Glebe New Patients Welcome in Both Locations 645 Lyon Street South 1144 Carling Avenue 613-233-2000 Your Neighborhood Dental Offices 613-722-7272 BUSINESS BUZZ Glebe Report March 13, 2009 15 ers who come to the store are looking ment store, Melz Kids Village is also for something authentic to Asian cul- looking to get plugged into the com- ture. Whether you are searching for munity. They are doing this by offer- specialty dishes, authentic Kimonos ing free Melz Stroller nation walks from Japan, or clothing made from organized by the store. Those inter- organic silk or cotton from China ested are asked to e-mail or sign up at or Vietnam, you will find it at East the Glebe location with your prefer- Wind. ence of mornings (melz@melzkids- The store also offers different lev- village.com). The store is also inter- els of Feng Shui workshops, from ested in getting involved with local practical and scientific approaches. schools, church groups, or day cares Personalized workshops are sched- to help with fundraisers or bazaars. uled based on demand. Feng Shui The response so far to Melz has been is over 4,000 years old. While it in- great and they have received many cludes ancient Chinese wisdom and inquiries by phone, e-mail and in science from Taoism through to the person about the services they can I-Ching, it is also a living skill, which provide. Drop by today to see what promotes health, wealth, and happi- all the buzz is about and to view the ness by harnessing positive energy wonderful clothing and children’s and suppressing negative energy. items available for sale. Hours: Mon.-

Maggie Huang is a Feng Shui mas- Khare

b Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 9:30 a.m.-6 o ter practitioner and consultant. She R p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. started focusing on the serious study Melz Kids Village of Feng Shui between 1995 and 1999 and followed Feng Shui master Peter Photos: 798 Bank Street Leung, who is the co-founder of the Melz Kids Village now open for business 613-231-6312 Canadian Feng Shui Association of www.melzkidsvillage.com second location in the Glebe. The apart from their competitors. The Toronto. If you are interested in at- store buys the items outright. Once tending the classes offered by East owners of these children’s consignment boutiques are Ebrahim Desai the items have been reviewed by the Where is the Wind on Feng Shui or if you would store, (usually about 1 week turn- like to request a consultation, simply and his fiancé Lisa Seggie. The name of the store comes from the four De- around time) they will call you back Purple Cow? call the store at 613-567-0382. with an offer. If the offer is accepted, The Purple Cow – Morrow’s Nut Maggie is not only a business sai children Maya, Evan, Laila and Zachary. The store manager for the then you will have three payment House has moved from their Bank owner in the Glebe; she is also a resi- options available: payment within Street location to The Purple Cow dent. The business attracts custom- Glebe location is Lisa Peck. They are excited with the prospect of operat- 30 days, 60 days or a store gift card Strawberry Farm at 1439 Sale Barn ers from all over the city, but Mag- payable immediately. The store also Road in Greely. They will carry all gie explains that Glebites have been ing the new location out of the Glebe due to the higher concentrations of offers consignment options on larger of the same goodies as before as well very supportive of the business and items such as strollers, high chairs, as offer a place to take the family for have also been very loyal customers. younger families, number of schools, and accessibility to the community. baby gates, swings and play pens. an outing to pick your own strawber- The long-term plans for the store are The consignment option is 50/50 ries, raspberries and pumpkins. to remain in the Glebe and to stay The owners also believe that this community will be quick to embrace and is paid when your item sells. The To place an order by phone or with the Feng Shui philosophy. She store website www.melzkidsvilage. to get directions to visit the farm, believes the store has become very the environmental benefits of a consignment business. The store has also com offers additional information on please call 613-821-1345. Cut out much “in sync” with the Glebe com- the process and payment options. and present this article to save 10 per munity. The store would be a great been set up to be very child-friendly, with sitting areas for mother and In addition to offering all the regu- cent off your purchases, when you place to start for that “hard to buy lar services of a children’s consign- visit the farm in March and April. for” person. Visit the East Wind to- baby, and lots of room for strollers day for a truly unique shopping ex- and kids. Melz prides itself on mak- perience. ing the whole process user-friendly East Wind for the customers with very fast turnaround times. 802 Bank Street Melz Kids Village will pay cash 613-567-0382 for gently used children’s clothing [email protected] and toys. They will accept children’s clothing up to size eight and children’s shoes to size thirteen. They Kids clothing, are only interested in clothing free of rips, holes and excessive wear. All the books and toys clothes must have functional zippers, Melz Kids Village has come to the buttons, etc. They would prefer if the Glebe! After successfully running the clean clothing is sorted and brought first location in Riverside South for in garbage bags only. They do not ac- over a year, Melz Kids Village has cept tights, bathing suits, underwear, decided to open a second location at bibs or socks. Any toys brought must 798 Bank Street (where The Purple be in working condition with all ne- Cow used to be). The overwhelming cessary parts. They do not accept interest and the number of drop offs plush toys. The payment options are at their original location in Riverside what set these consignment stores South has now paved the way for a

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16 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 BUSINESS BUZZ Ottawa’s newest BIA mobilizing on many fronts

Glebe and Old Ottawa South to try SAFETY and SECURITY and facilitate increased downtown One of the first benefits the Glebe commuter car traffic. This measure BIA brought to the area is a graffiti would have further restricted and dis- management program, including an couraged client access to Glebe and annual $10,000 funding contribution Old Ottawa South businesses, espe- from the City of Ottawa. Our graffiti cially in the evening. The Glebe BIA removal service identifies, removes mobilized quickly and effectively and paints over graffiti every week. to successfully reverse this decision We are working closely with Ottawa and ensure standard traffic restric- Police to report and act on graffiti, tions were reinstated. theft and other crimes.

d We are relieved that the strike is

a SPECIAL EVENTS b finally over. And we are grateful for a S the patronage of Glebe and Ottawa On the last Saturday before last

yan yan Christmas, the BIA launched the

R clients who made an extra effort to shop locally during this challenging Great Glebe Gathering of Santas. Holiday shoppers were greeted by

Photo: time – thank you! Santas of all kinds and Salvation Great Glebe Gathering of Santas with Greatest Santa winner, Arbour’s Jim LANSDOWNE PARK Army carollers strolling the Glebe Armstrong (centre) The Glebe BIA board has also been sidewalks. We hope this will grow working in collaboration with the promote our membership effectively. into a popular annual event for BY CATHERINE LINDQUIST GCA and Councillor Clive Doucet This includes establishing work- Christmases in the future! to pursue an open, transparent and I’m pleased to be on board as the ing committees, strategy and action Building on the BIA’s food and fair process for the redevelopment of first executive director of the Glebe plans; developing a website, brochure drink strengths as well as Winterlude Lansdowne Park. There is no other Business Improvement Area (BIA). and business directory and member and Valentine’s Day, the Glebe BIA The newest of fifteen BIAs in Ot- civic redevelopment site of this scale communications tools; undertaking also launched Choc Oh La! a delect- tawa, the Glebe BIA represents over or significance in the City of Ottawa. market research and analysis; and able new promotion during February, 300 commercial property and busi- We want to ensure that the best ideas securing office and meeting space. featuring all things chocolate in the ness owners and over $78 million and proposals are put forward for We’ve also been addressing several Glebe. Many businesses participated in commercial property assessment. this seminal site. If there is any site significant issues impacting the BIA. with chocolate offerings and promo- Our boundaries include properties that should require application of the and members along Chamberlain, TRANSIT STRIKE City of Ottawa’s Official Plan poli- tions, and the event received great Isabella, O’Connor, Pretoria, Bank Although Glebe businesses worked cies promoting urban design excel- media coverage and customer feed- and some connecting streets; and all hard to continue to serve and attract lence and competition – it’s Lans- back. We hope this will become an of Lansdowne Park. It’s a very dy- clients, the protracted transit strike downe Park! annual event and acquired taste for took its toll, particularly during the years to come! namic commercial area with an im- PARKING and STREETSCAPING holiday shopping season. Lost client We’re also working with the Ot- pressive mix of businesses in herit- The BIA is participating in discus- visits and reduced staffing resulted tawa Regional Cancer Foundation, age and modern premises, serving sions regarding the City of Ottawa’s in lost business activity and work for GNAG and the GCA to help ensure clients from across the Glebe, the new parking management strategy, many businesses and their employ- that the Foundation’s fourth annual National Capital Region, Canada and cash-in-lieu of parking policy and ees. the world. proposed integrated street furniture Dancing in the Streets event is a suc- The New Year brought a futher program. We are very concerned that cess. Mark your calendars for this MOVING FORWARD challenge when city staff imposed the BIA could be forced into having year’s event on Sat., Aug. 22. The BIA board is working hard to extended no-stopping and park- city furnishings that are standardized CONTACT us get all the tools in place to serve and ing hours along Bank Street in the or require advertising. This would The Glebe BIA welcomes your in- be contrary to the mandate and ob- quiries and ideas in support of our ef- jectives of BIAs to establish and pro- forts to ensure the Glebe is Ottawa’s mote unique and attractive business premier business district. Contact me districts. at: [email protected] hen Fenn p te Stabilize. Seal. Strengthen. S

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As To give you an example, the market a former banker and organizer of The for large Victorian furniture is on the Spring Ottawa Antiques Sale, she downswing, but smaller condo-sized knows the answer from both sides. furnishings are very hot right now. “That’s part of the challenge with We also focus on a very wide range antiques – from ‘The Roadshow’ to of items – both in terms of when it the ever-present ‘Appraisal Clinic,’ was made and what it is.” people have been conditioned to equate ‘antiques’ with ‘expensive’ The term “antique” refers to an and to think of them only in mon- age of 100 years or more. The term etary terms.” Knoll continues, “If “vintage” generally refers to 40 to you’re asking me as a banker will 100 years in age and “retro” is for you be able to retire when you ‘cash anything newer. “We cover all those out’ your pine chest of drawers, areas,” says Knoll. “Exquisite invest- the answer is ‘don’t count on it.’ If ment-grade antiques, great vintage furnishings and fun retro jewel- Anyone planning holidays shouldn’t miss the 15th annual Travel and Vaca- you’re asking me as someone in the tion Show! With over 35 countries represented at 150 exhibits, a visitor can lery are just a few of the thousands antiques business I would say ‘do literally walk around the world in a few hours. The organizers, Glebe residents of items that will be on hand. Any- you like it, does it seem well made Robert and Halina Player invite you to join them to find some really special ways, we’re finding that more buy- and a good value, then go ahead and holiday ideas this year, from weekend getaways to extensive international va- ers are focusing more on ‘the look’ buy it!’ There really are lots of areas cation travel. these days and less on the age of an where antiques offer really unbeat- Because of the growing taste for culinary travel, last year the show intro- able value.” item. To my way of thinking, incor- duced a cooking demonstration kitchen, with chefs preparing a variety of gour- When asked about the enduring porating antiques in decorating is all met treats from different countries. By popular demand, this is being expanded appeal of antiques, Knoll points to about individuality, personal style with food and drink sampling from many exhibiting countries. a stack of magazines and says, “It’s and value.” Visitors to the show can compare prices, ask in-depth questions, listen to the look. Whether it’s ‘Martha Stew- The Ottawa Antiques Sale runs valuable advice, attend free informative travel seminars and find some great art Living,’ ‘Architectural Digest’ or from Mar. 27-29 at The Fieldhouse at getaways at special show discounted prices. ‘Canadian House and Home,’ there’s Carleton University. For more infor- While there will be a full compliment of international destinations from Eur- always a photo spread that features mation, contact asinter.com or 613- ope, the Caribbean, the United States, Africa and Asia, there is also a sig- antiques. We stay current with the 521-1970. nificant Canadian presence at the show. A special feature this year is a large New Brunswick pavilion. For holidays off the beaten track, visit the extensive adventure travel section. Ottawa’s largest home show In addition to singles and young couples in their 20s to 40s, “baby boomers” are also shaping the travel industry with a thirst for excitement and culture. coming soon Many exhibitors will be catering to all age groups with their wide range of travel interests offering organized cultural tours to authentic outdoor experi- Lansdowne Park Mar. 26-29 ences and extreme “outbound” adventure. Visit the show website at www.travelandvacationshow.ca to keep an eye on Visit the Ottawa Home & Garden with the latest on fabulous water fea- the variety of prizes: Show presented by Remax Mar. tures. • A trip for two to New Brunswick 26-29 at Lansdowne Park to find The Decor Stage will host a var- • A one-week vacation for two in St. Petersburg/Clearwater out what’s hot in home renovation, iety of experts including home sta- • A one-week vacation for two in Barbados decoration, landscaping and outdoor gers, eco design consultants, interior The trips include round-trip airfare and accommodations. living. Up to 300 exhibitors will decorators and special guest Canada’s The show takes place on Sat. and Sun., Apr. 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. showcase home products and servi- Tool Girl, Mag Ruffman. Mag will at the Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. Admission for adults is ces, stage presentations will entertain unveil the top innovations of 2008- $6.00 at the door; two-for-one coupons are offered at the website www.trav- and inform, and a line up of show 9 for dramatically improving your elandvacationshow.ca. Admission is free for seniors (60+) on Saturday. Chil- features will provide inspiration and indoor environment. She will dem- dren 12 and under are free. ideas for your next home project. onstrate how to give a home a green Official Ottawa Home & Garden renovation for under $1,000 using Show spokesperson Ty Pennington leading-edge products that will help has personally selected some cool transform indoor air quality, promote products that will be on display at the sleep, cease snoring, and radically show in our TySPIES feature area. reduce allergies and seasonal colds! This year’s Eco-Conscious House Mag’s hand-picked selection of lead- presented by Bonneville Homes, ing-edge solutions will make 2009 fully assembled on site, will incor- the best year ever for health and well porate many eco-friendly products being. for the home and building process as The Ottawa Home & Garden Show well as the latest trends in decorating runs for four days from Thurs., Mar. and furnishing. 26 to Sun., Mar. 29 and is full of op- In collaboration with Food Mode portunities for visitors to win thou- Magazine, the Summer Living Stage sands of dollars worth of prizes. Ad- will host Ottawa’s top chefs paired mission is $11.00 for adults, $9.00 with local farmers as they get grilling for seniors and $9.00 for children for show audiences. Renowned Ot- 13-17 and children under 12 are free tawa Citizen Food Editor Ron Eade (prices include GST). will be there to share some tips and Show hours: bbq recipes. Thurs.: 12-9 p.m. Also on the Summer Living Stage, Fri.: 12-9 p.m. the experts from the master garden- Sat.: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ers will provide informative garden- Sun.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ing presentations; landscape archi- Special Offer: Buy your tickets tect Welwyn Wong will demonstrate online and receive $2 off regular ad- her expertise in backyard transform- mission courtesy of Canadian Home ations; and Nicholas Bott from the Trends. For more information, visit: Pond Clinic will enlighten audiences www.ottawahomeshow.com Great Glebe Garage Sale May 23, 2009 18 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 NEWS Friends of the Farm to host Feeding birds benefits lilac convention in May everyone BY BERT TITCOMB Cold weather and snow are mak- ture reserve and provides bird food On May 28-30, the Friends of the ing their seasonal appearances over and shelter for birds who have de- Farm will host the International Lilac much of Canada making it increas- cided not to fly south. Society’s (ILS) annual convention of ingly difficult for birds to find enough “Using bird identification books 2009. The ILS is a non-profit cor- food. The Humane Society of Can- is a fun way to learn what birds are

poration made up of individuals who Farm ada (HSC) says that people and birds visiting your feeder,” he says. “These share a particular interest, apprecia- l both benefit when humans assist their books usually provide some general tion and fondness for lilacs. Mem- feathered friends by supplying them information about the various birds.

bership is currently about 400 from erimenta with a continuous supply of quality A good set of binoculars will help p x

24 different countries and attendance E bird feed. you identify winged visitors, and ob- at the annual conventions is normally l “Millions of Canadians are bird serving and learning about birds is a in the range of 50 members. Activ- lovers and over one third of Canadian wonderful way for people of all ages entra ities during the convention include: C households report that they feed and to learn about and develop a greater

a tour of the Ornamental Garden the watch birds,” says Al Hickey, West- respect for nature and our feathered f and the Arboretum, lectures by sev- o ern regional director for The Humane friends,” says O’Sullivan. eral scientists, a tour of the Governor d Society of Canada. “We are truly blessed to have so rien f

General’s grounds and the Parlia- According to Hickey it is a good many different kinds of birds living ment Buildings, as well as a trip to f idea to learn what species of birds in every community across Canada. Franktown to visit the extensive lilac live in your area and then find out Nine out of ten Canadians support collection in the town. what types of feed would be good for the protection of wildlife and their ourtesy o In 1994, Franktown was officially C them: “To learn about local species habitat, and ‘hands on’ projects like designated “The Lilac Capital of On- of birds and the foods they like, you these ones can help all of us build a tario.” Starting in 1995, the residents Photo: can talk to employees who sell bird better future for people, wildlife and have hosted an annual Lilac Festi- Lilac ‘Francisca’ feed as well as local nature and bird nature,” says O’Sullivan. val on the fourth Saturday in May. tions. This collection also includes watching groups and animal protec- The Humane Society of Canada Historically, lilacs probably came to cultivars of other originators includ- tion organizations.” works to protect dogs, cats, horses, Franktown in the early 1800’s with ing Drs. William Cumming, William According to HSC Executive Dir- birds, rabbits and small animals, Scottish and Irish settlers. A lilac R. Leslie and Frank L. Skinner. The ector Michael O’Sullivan, it may take livestock, lab animals, wildlife and behind Franktown’s old stone store Heritage Lilac Collection is located a while for birds to discover their the environment. It carries out hands is thought to be the oldest surviving in the south part of the Ornamental new food source but he says that they on programs to help animals and na- specimen, brought from Scotland Gardens, near the public parking lot will find your bird feeder and grate- ture, mount rescue operations, ex- in someone’s purse in 1807. Today, beside the Prince of Wales Drive. fully return on a regular basis: “It is poses cruelty through hard hitting naturalized lilacs thrive on many un- An important event in which the important to ensure that once you undercover investigations, works to tended acres – a truly magnificent public can participate is the ILS an- start supplying local birds with food, pass laws to protect animals, funds sight. nual auction and plant sale. This is an you keep food in the feeder until the non-invasive scientific research, sup- Lilacs were among the first 200 trees opportunity for the public and con- birds’ natural food supplies become ports animal shelters and wildlife re- and shrubs planted in the Arboretum vention attendees to learn more about plentiful once again in the spring.” habilitation centres and spreads the in 1889. Since then, many more have lilacs and to purchase rare lilacs. The The Humane Society of Canada word about how to help animals and been added, first in the Arboretum ILS Auction is the sole fund rais- has had so many enquiries about nature through humane education. A and later throughout the grounds of ing activity of the Society. The pub- feeding birds that an attractive bird registered charity, The Humane So- the farm. Today, there are 335 dif- lic is also invited to attend lectures feeder with seed cakes was added ciety of Canada depends entirely on ferent types of lilacs with the great- during the convention where AAFC to the Online Adventure Store on donations to support the programs to est concentration of more than 800 staff will discuss the research done our website. Money generated from help animals and the environment. bushes gracing the Ornamental Gar- at ECOR, the biodiversity, biological these items goes to protecting ani- All donations are gratefully acknow- dens, where planting started as early work and collections on the farm as mals and environment. The charity ledged with a receipt for income tax as 1919. Another group of lilacs was well as phytoplasma in lilacs. also has a number of heart warming purposes. planted in a random manner in 1982 The Friends of the Farm looks for- children’s books about birds written If you would like to support our in front of the K.W. Neatby Building ward to offering a warm welcome by author Jackie Greene that make campaign to protect animals and the on Carling Ave. to all members of the ILS who will great Christmas and holiday gifts. earth, please make a donation online Smaller groupings of lilacs are lo- attend the convention in late May. “Bird feeding provides an excellent or by telephone. When it comes to cated: in the campus area south of the For additional information on lilacs, opportunity to learn about our beauti- fighting cruelty, we don’t give up. William Saunders Building, in the please refer to the spring 2008 news- ful feathered friends who play vital Ever. Arboretum on the slope just south of letter at www.friendsofthefarm.ca/ roles in nature,” says O’Sullivan. The For more information, visit www. the toboggan hill and along the Farm newsletters.htm. It contained an ex- charity is the park steward for a na- humanesociety.com. Road. The last grouping includes the cellent article by Joan Speirs, who is two oldest lilacs on the farm, Syringa a member of the International Lilac vulgaris var. alba and var. purpurea. Society and lilac advisor for the Bird Feeding Tips Further east is a grouping of species Friends of the Farm. • Select a feeder that is sturdy, easy-to-clean and which keeps seeds lilacs. For information about the lilacs, dry. In the spring of 2005, Agricul- auction, lectures or Friends of the ture and Agri-Food Canada and the Farm, please call 613-230-3276, or • Place feeders a minimum of 50 feet (preferably 100 feet) away from Friends of the Farm initiated a project e-mail [email protected] windows so that birds don’t fly into the windows. to plant a collection of late-blooming Bert Titcomb is the Director of • Place feeders where they will protect birds from the wind and preda- lilacs to honour Isabella Preston Communications, Friends of the tors. which will also feature her origina- Farm. • Use quality feed and store it in a clean, dry, airtight container. Make sure that the seed hasn’t gone bad. If it has gone bad, dispose of it. • Stamp down the snow underneath the feeder to help ground feeding A Spring Preview... birds like doves. Whether you are • Regularly clean the feeder. A solution of one part household vinegar heading South, or just to nine parts water can be used for plastic or metal feeders. These daydreaming of warm feeders should then be rinsed thoroughly with water and allowed to dry completely before being refilled. Chemicals should not be breezes to come, used to clean wooden feeders since wood is porous and can absorb we have something chemicals. Clean wood feeders by scrubbing them thoroughly using perfect for you. hot, soapy water and then rinsing them with water. Whatever your style, • Local libraries have books with simple plans on how to build bird size or budget. houses. It’s fun to shop at... • When you brush your pets, you can leave the hair outside for birds to use as nesting material. • Learn more about feeding birds. There is a good selection of books available and many Internet sites offer good information. www.theclothessecret.com • It is safer for both your cat and birds if your feline friends are kept Mon. - Wed.: 10 - 5:30 • Thurs. & Fri.: 10 - 7 • Sat.: 10 - 5 • Sun.: 12 - 4 indoors, or if they go outside, make sure you go with them. 613-730-9039 1136 Bank Street (1 1/2 blocks south of Sunnyside) Ottawa ON K1S 3X6 NEWS Glebe Report March 13, 2009 19 Glebe parents will love new baby carrier April 1st product launch in Canada

BY BOB IRVINE But let’s talk deploys the Bombette’s “Make-Way Glebe parents of tiny tots will soon about the perks Wand”®. Deployable up to three enjoy a whole new way to take their that parents get metres in front of the carrier and little ones on outings to the park, from the Bom- adapted from the Texas cattle indus- store or community centre. Called bette. The solar try, the wand is affectionately called the Bombette (pronounced bah-MET array also pow- the “prod” by its makers. and short for “Baby’s Own Mobile ers miniaturized With parts made from a special Base”) the carrier offers an incred- coffee-house gear graphite-titanium alloy developed ible range of comforts that will de- that would do the for NASA, the Bombette weighs light tots and parents alike. most seasoned only two kilos and can be folded Developed by the recently formed barista proud. into a carry-on piece for airline defence-supply conglomerate Rums- With a click of a flights. Even in today’s tough eco- bush Industries of Crawford, Texas, button, Mommy nomic times, the Bombette is a great the Bombette exhibits the same pre- or Daddy can have value for all budgets at CA$9,999. cision and craftsmanship that marks their own treat, With a few quick adjustments, the the company’s other main product be it an espresso, Bombette can turn into a walker, line, amphibious assault vehicles a latte, or mug wheel chair or hospital bed for par- for the U.S. Marine Corps. Infants of hot chocolate. ents of tiny tots who are also caring and toddlers will sure be grumpy in With its own wifi for elders. old-style prams and strollers after zone, the Bom- So don’t be surprised when you see even a few minutes in a Bombette. technology adapted from airport bette keeps parents in the know and a bunch of Bombettes on Bank Street Supported on a bed of form-fitting drug squads.) on the go through a combo PDA-cell this spring! Swedish foam, your little one will Learning to talk also comes fast phone built into the Bombette’s push- Bob Irvine is the exclusive Ottawa soon be fast-tracked to med school and easy for Bombette babies. Lit- handles. And the Bombette’s eighty distributor for Bombettes. He can be or Oxford. tle ones take in the passing world gigahertz dual processor can store reached through the Glebe Report of- How does it work? The answer is – either first-hand (the carrier’s up to four million tunes, accessible fice if you have been fooled by this a steady stream of playful but educa- “reality-mode” setting) or by closed- in seconds. Yet another quick click April Fools’ joke. tional puzzles presented to snookums circuit TV during inclement weather on the Bombette’s drool-proof – while Nanny, a computer-generat- touch-screen, all accompanied by the ed voice, gently enunciates in Eng- soothing sounds of Mozart’s sonatas lish, French and Mandarin the name from home-theatre-grade speakers. of every object within a forty-metre (In recent tests for Rumsbush, noted radius. pediatrician Dr. Yule Begenius found The Bombette’s powerhouse is a that tots who used the Bombette two-metre-long solar array atop the were enjoying Tolstoy’s War and carrier. (The array also doubles as Peace by sixteen months and diving a changing table for the few weeks into nuclear reactor design manuals that baby may need diapers. A blan- by two years of age. Begenius also ket of warm air on and around the found babies could be toilet-trained array means that snookums can be by the age of two months thanks to changed in total comfort even in sub- the Bombette’s built-in “sniffer” zero blizzards.)

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l germ contains oil, manufacturers re- o you’d like to share? d move the wheat germ part of the kernel in order to reduce rancidity and E-mail [email protected] wen G improve shelf life of the flour. If you find flour or products labelled ‘whole grain’, it should contain all the parts

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Ill as the original grain, even though it has probably been milled to separ- NEW PATIENTS WELCOME BY DOROTHY PHILLIPS ate the parts of the grain and then My whole grain bread-machine reassembled. ‘Multigrain’ and ‘or- Dr Pierre Isabelle bread now tastes magnificent, a nutty ganic’ labels do not necessarily mean and his staff are pleased to welcome flavour I had not tasted before. Its the product is whole grain. genesis is my new electric flour mill, By milling my own flour, I defin- called Nutrimill, made by Bosch. It itely have ‘whole grain’ flour: the Dr Mathieu Tremblay to the grinds up to 12 cups of grain to make endosperm or white flour, the germ about 20 cups of flour, though I find which contains polyunsaturated oil it better to make just enough for the and many vitamins and minerals, GLEBE DENTAL CENTRE recipes I’m going to make in the next as well as the fibrous bran. Because few days. It will grind a very fine the grain goes rancid only when the FIFTH AVENUE COURT - FREE PARKING flour or a coarser one from many dry kernel is broken and exposed to air, grains such as wheat, rye, rice, oats, my freshly milled flour does not have spelt, barley or popcorn. It will not time to go rancid. The nutty flavour of For appointments call 613-234-6405 grind oily things such as peanuts or the original grain is still there without flax; that is, the instructions say you the harsh bitter taste of rancid wheat should not try these because it will germ, which has not been properly plug the machine, so I haven’t. It stored in the fridge or freezer. will grind dried beans or peas which In recommending whole grain, when added to bread make for inter- freshly milled flour, I wondered esting flavours and also provide full whether I was diverting people, es- protein. pecially young women, from getting Before buying the machine, I enough folic acid which has been checked that I could buy these grains added in recent years to commercial and found they are available at health flour. Folic acid, a B vitamin, is ne- food stores. Kardish’s on Bank Street cessary in the first 30 days of preg- has a good supply as does Rainbow nancy to prevent neural tube defects Foods in the west end, and probably such as spina bifida. It turns out that other stores. wheat germ contains folic acid, so I tried to buy the flour mill in Ot- it was normally in flour until the in- tawa but didn’t find one here, so I dustrialization process took out the took advantage of a trip to the US wheat germ and gave us white flour. and ordered one to be delivered to This is a case where industrialization me for free. In the box, it measures of our food has done us a bad turn. about 12 x 12 x 18 inches and weighs Since 1998, flour in Canada and the only a few pounds. I brought it home United States has been enriched with on the airplane as luggage, packing it folic acid and the rate of neural tube carefully and checking it as a fragile defects in babies has dropped dra- item. I also watched airport security matically. How much folic acid is unpack it all, check it with a wand enough in pregnancy is still under before repacking it, not so carefully, debate. Young women, no matter and let it through. It arrived fine. what kind of flour they use, should It’s very easy to use: put the grain probably take a vitamin supplement in the top, plug it in and turn it on. to be sure they get enough folic 7 cups of flour take about 5 minutes acid in case they become pregnant.

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151B Second Ave. (just steps from Bank St.) 613-233-7277 We are now open after our March break in time for your March Break! Cookies baked throughout the day! All products are made and baked right on premises. spring collections www.secondavenuesweets.ca 2009 22 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 An enchanted afternoon... is d oshene Lawson oshene Lawson oshene Lawson uzanne Lan R S R R Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: um um H H oo oo oshene Lawson S S R Photo: Photo: Photo: On Sat., Feb. 28, the Glebe Community Centre was converted into a palace filled with little girls in beautiful frilly gowns and handsome young boys in royal regalia. The En- chanted Ball was the social event of the season for children 2-10 years old. Even the adults got into the theme and fancied themselves in their “Oscar” outfits. Snow White, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine and our very own Prince Paulie made their cameo appearances along with other fairy tale favourites. This junior red carpet event, filled with

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BY DAVE HEMPHILL Another successful skating party was hosted at Glendale Rink (Glebe Memorial) on Feb. 21. Beautiful weather, fantastic ice, yummy hot dogs and hot chocolate served to attract and entertain over 75 skaters. Highlights of the event included a full ice hockey game, skating races and on-ice tug of war. The Canadian Forces also added to the event by having their fighter jets do two fly-bys! The date for this event was chosen to align with Hockey Day in Ottawa 2009 and Hockey Day in Canada. CTV news visited our event to get coverage for the 6 o’clock news in respect to Hockey Day at the Glendale Rink. Thanks to all the Glendale Rink Rats, event volunteers and participants for making this event a huge success. See you all in 2010.

101 Fourth Avenue The Glebe 613-230-6434 bloomfieldsflowers.com 24 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 MUSIC Music at Glebe-St. James Glebite Heather Moore brings The Young Artist Series is a new musical program sponsored by Glebe-St. James United Church. The performers in this series are excellent pre-profes- B.C. arts to Ottawa sional musicians. Please join us on Fri., Mar. 27 at 8 p.m. for the Vida String Quartet in concert. Kathlyn Stephens and Ilana Waniuk on violin, Caren Abramoff on viola and Andreas Tucci-Clarke on cello will present music by Mozart, Shostako- vich, and Brahms. Admission is $10, students $5. On Sun., Apr. 5 at 4 p.m., Concerts-in-the-Glebe, another musical series sponsored by Glebe-St. James United Church will explore the musical links between France and Canada. Cellist Joan Harrison and pianist Elaine Keillor will present works by L. Farrence, J. Coulthard and A. Guerrero. Admission is $15, students $7 The church is located at 650 Lyon Street at First Avenue. Admission by donation is always honoured. For more information, contact the church at 613- 236-0617 (extension 30) or www.glebestjames.ca. ll attro C

d Door to Door Driving Services Local and Long Distance By the Hour or by the Day Photo: Fre Glebe Report Ad Heather multi-tasking. size: 4.75” x 2.25” BY LAURA DENKER commitment and vision on the pro- Heather Moore has lived in the Six Passengers in Safety and Comfort ducing team of the inaugural Atlantic www.pickcustomdriving.ca Glebe for nearly 20 years now. If you Scene and later at the helm of both [email protected] Luxury Toyota Sienna don’t know her personally, then you the Alberta and Quebec Scenes have 613.232.4900 Licensed Limousine would probably recognize her if you shaped what is now a hugely suc- bumped into her on the street. Her cessful national arts festival. Glebe life started in a small house For almost two years before a festi- on Second Avenue, but for the last val, Heather seeks out creative advis- decade she’s made her home, with ors, she nurtures relationships with her son Andrew, at the other end of investors and government partners, Slick & Sassy the neighbourhood, west of Bank. she travels tirelessly to meet artists, 858G Bank Street It’s a perfect location for the work- hear bands, see plays, visit installa- ing mother, an avid runner who can tions and find out who’s hot, who’s often be found jogging along the up-and-coming, who’s a hidden gem, 613-236-2662 canal – Heather can take advantage a talent in need of nurturing. Heather of the beautiful scenery on the brisk finds them, and brings them toOt- Free Trial walk to the office at the National Arts tawa where for nearly two weeks, Centre and Andrew, who is 11, can Customized 5-min make-up at venues across the city, they share enjoy his independence, walking to their talent and their culture with lo- Hair - Tanning and from school and the St. James cal audiences. Dry Cleaning - Sewing Tennis Club. On Apr. 21, Heather will preside Originally from the East Coast, at the opening night party for BC Heather has lived in the capital for Scene – 600 British Columbia art- most of her working life, and dur- ists coming to Ottawa in 90 events ing that time she’s been a familiar over 13 days. The opening night and respected presence in the local party alone is reason to celebrate – a arts community. With a background free evening of gallery hopping, out- in music and an uncanny sense for door art, performance art, interactive numbers and trends, she has made theatre, B.C. wines, a DJ’d vibe, and her way from director of Arts Court, more – all taking place at the NAC to director of Marketing at the Na- and 12 galleries around town under tional Arts Centre, and from there the banner heading of SWARM. For to producer and executive director nearly two weeks, Heather will host of the Scenes – biennial festivals in the largest celebration ever, outside Ottawa celebrating the artists and the province, of British Columbia artistic creation of a given prov- artists, and she’ll no doubt do it ince. with her typical style and infectious The Scenes, a brainchild of NAC energy. President and CEO Peter Herrndorf, Find out more about BC Scene and are enormous in scope, but they could purchase event tickets at www.bc- not ask for a better leader. Heather’s scene.ca. Some local events will be energy, enthusiasm, and intelligence listed in the Apr. issue of the Glebe are hard to ignore. Her passionate Report

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PLEASE JOIN US. EVERYONE WELCOME. MUSIC Glebe Report March 13, 2009 25 Local Doc plays local club What’s on your iPod? In addition to our regular music fare, the following selections of music have April 4, 8 p.m. been recommended for your listening pleasure by your firends and neighbours. Enjoy! By Claire Biddiscombe it kind of overwhelmed that practice When People Go by Craig Cardiff. This song represents so many things. Not The first thing that leaps out at you and eventually that became most of only is it just a catchy tune, but it relates to everyday life; it really shows how when you walk into Ron Weiss’s what I do.” hard it is to say goodbye. I just got back from one of the most memorable sum- living room is the grand piano. The A few years ago, though, his wife mers of my life, and this song was something we all listened to and cried to on gleaming black Yamaha takes up one gave him an unexpected present: an our last days there. It also applies to the end of high school coming up, and it whole corner of the room, smacking envelope containing enough money will definitely by one of my most played songs forever. to buy a guitar. Weiss worked by you upside the head with the musi- Fragile by Maria Mena. This song is something that I can listen to over and cality of the house’s occupants. himself for a while, and also attended a weekend workshop at the Canning- over again, and never get sick of. It’s something that can either help me get Weiss plays, as do his wife and son. energetic and ready to go, or to help me relax and fall asleep. But if you see him making music in ton, ON home of Canadian guitar- public, he’s much more likely to have ist Don Ross. Slowly, he got up the Kelsey by Metro Station. It just has such a great chorus that gets stuck in my a guitar in his hands. Weiss, 52, is nerve to play in front of other people, head for hours on end. I can’t get enough of it! the founder and driving force of the by appearing at Rasputin’s on Bron- Submitted by Jenna, Canterbury High School docweissband, a group of four Ot- son. “You can’t imagine a friendlier tawa professionals who got together place than Rasputin’s,” he said. “You Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi. This song just gives me so much energy and last year to play original music writ- go into the place, people who have it never gets old, even after listening to it 1000 times. ten by Weiss himself. The band had no clue who you are say ‘Hi, how Somewhere Out There by Our Lady Peace. This song I started listening to their first show at Humphrey’s on are you?’ You know, engage you in with my girlfriend and everytime it comes on I think of her. conversation. And then you get up Bank in December, and their next ap- Over the Hills and Far Away by Led Zepplin. This song can always bring up pearance is scheduled for the begin- on this little stage in front of the 25 people who can fit in the place…and my mood no matter how down I feel at the time. ning of April. Submitted by Jordon, Glebe Collegiate Weiss taught himself how to play you play a couple of songs.” guitar at age 16. At the age of 19, he “And it terrified me. I would shake and sweat before I did it, each time. My Wife by The Who. This song comically displays the relationship of a practiced classical guitar and piano married couple. I think is important to a couple going through a hard time be- And it just took doing it over and seriously for a year, but realized that, cause the song represents the comedic side of the anger in a relationship. The over and over again before I could ultimately, music was not a career comedy comes from the extent to which he is to escape his wife. “Give me a get comfortable.” that would fit well with other things bodyguard, a black belt Judo expert with a machine gun” “Gonna buy a tank Several years back, he made a New he aspired to in life. “On reflection, and an aeroplane” Also the song has a nice mixture of guitar, bass, horns and Year’s resolution to form a band. and after meeting the woman who of course Roger Daltrey. After some searching, the doctor is now my wife, Debbie, I didn’t You’ve Got Another Thing Comin by Judas Priest. This well-known song think of music as a stable career path found three engineers to join him in his musical endeavour: electric tells people not to just coast through life. It’s an anthem to the metal spirit – a for somebody who really wanted a surge of power with the chorus along with a hint of danger. family, and my priority was having guitarist Jim Mattson, bassist Mike a family. So that came first,” Weiss Leipe and drummer Gleb Sturov. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) by Metallica. This song captures the manipula- said. The quartet has been practicing in- tion of patients in mental hospitals and also the hopeless feelings of patients Music went on the backburner for a tensively for the past year, commit- in an asylum. Also Metallica has a reputation for only having extremely heavy while, while he focused on his family ting to getting together at least once songs and this particular track is mostly slow. and his medical practice. He moved a week. They don’t perform covers, Submitted by Liam, Canterbury High School to the Glebe from the Alta Vista area only original music written by Weiss. in 1997, and set up an office in the “We don’t play other people’s music If you would like to provide us with favorite picks from your iPod, please basement of his home at the corner and never wanted to,” Weiss said. send an e-mail to the Editor at [email protected]. of Bank and Clemow. Recently, he He says that it can be a challenge performed his 25,000th vasectomy to introduce new material and attract in that office. He has pioneered a attention once you’re beyond a cer- Real�Estate�Sales�Representatives method of performing the procedure tain age, but the Internet has changed JULIE�TESKEY the way music is distributed and al- Real�estate�sales�representative that requires neither a needle nor a 236-9560�voice�mail scalpel. “Men are chickens,” he said. lows artists to attract audiences from 563-1155�office around the world. 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The�Resale�Housing�Experts 26 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 MUSIC Now Curves works for Sounds of Bohemia On Mon., Mar. 23, David Currie it is also the most “Bohemian” of all you, your budget and will conduct the 100-member Ot- Dvořák’s symphonies, a happy and tawa Symphony Orchestra (OSO) in uplifting piece, full of warmth and a concert at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall optimism. It is impossible for the your community. at the National Arts Centre. For its listener not to smile as the composer There’s never been a better time to join than during our Curves fourth concert of the season, the or- treats us to a profusion of those gor- Food Drive. Our 30-minute circuit works every major muscle group chestra takes us on a scenic journey so you can burn up to 500 calories. It’s good for everyone. geous melodies that came so easily through beautiful Bohemia, in what to him and led Brahms to say that “I is now the Czech Republic, with that would be happy if one of Dvořák’s JOIN FOR FREE* land’s two greatest musical spokes- passing thoughts occurred to me as a WHEN YOU DONATE A BAG OF GROCERIES. men as our guides. main idea.” We begin with the music of Bed- The Ottawa Youth Orchestra rich Smetana. Smetana was the (OYO) will join the OSO in the per- father of Czech music, an ardent formance of Vltava and Šárka. The believer that “if we are gifted, it is OYO is a full symphony orches- our duty to work for the glory of our tra comprised of sixty of the finest country.” This is clearly evident in young musicians from the National the two pieces by Smetana that the Capital Region. Under the leader- OSO gives us in this concert. Both ship of Music Director John Gomez, are tone poems from the cycle Ma the OYO has become recognized as Vlast (“My Homeland”). Vltava, the being in the top echelon of youth more famous of the two, is perhaps orchestras in Canada. Many alumni still better known by its German of the Ottawa Youth Orchestra have title, Die Moldau. It depicts the great gone on to pursue careers as profes- Vltava River as it flows majestically sional musicians and remain active through the Bohemian countryside in music as members of community curves.com past the old city of Prague. Šárka is orchestras. rather darker, based on an old Czech The National Capital Region’s lar- legend of a maiden who uses trickery gest orchestra, the OSO presents five to slaughter the enemies who have concerts each year at the National [ OVER 10,000 LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE. ] betrayed her. Arts Centre, under Music Director If Smetana created Czech music, and Conductor David Currie. 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 000-000-0000 then Antonin Dvořák perfected it. 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oë 28, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for evening shows and $28 for matinees and Z concessions. For more information and tickets, please contact the box office by telephone at 613-233-4523 or online: www.thegladstone.ca. Photo: Allison Woyiwada seen here conducting as accompanist Ruth Kwan tickles the ivories. Ruth Kwan joined the Savoy Society as accompanist last year and is delighted to be back behind the piano again this year. Ruth is a musical theatre enthusiast and, along with her work with Savoy, is also a member of Ottawa’s Orpheus Theatre Group. Live Beautifully From the canals of Venice to the hilariously thorny tale culminates with Ottawa stage comes a tale of ro- with a shocking revelation to satisfy Jody Maclaren mance and mischief, class distinction all involved. Sales Representative and chaos… Allison Woyiwada is back once This spring the Savoy Society of again as musical director for the Ottawa will glide into the Centre- Savoy Society’s production of The pointe Theatre with its production Gondoliers. A former leading lady of Gilbert and Sullivan’s tongue- with the group, Allison is now in-cheek comic opera, The Gondo- charged with the enviable task of liers. guiding the Society’s cast to vocal 1090 Ambleside Dr., Ottawa ON K2B 8G7 Premiering in 1889 at the Savoy perfection. Direct: 613.298.2310 Office: 613.596.4133 Theatre in London, The Gondoliers As with all Savoy Society produc- Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated [email protected] is the twelth comic opera written by tions, The Gondoliers will feature W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, top-quality singing and acting, im- and the last one that is still regular- probable plot twists, and of course ly performed today. In it, brothers the humorous social commentary Ot- Marco and Giuseppe Palmieri, the tawa audiences have come to expect. most favoured of all Venice’s gondo- It’s a joyous mixture of captivating liers, choose Gianetta and Tessa to be music and witty social satire, and their brides. While celebrating their will surely have the audience hum- marriages, Marco and Giuseppe are ming its tunes long after the stage informed that one of them – though lights have dimmed. it is not known which – is really the The Gondoliers plays at Centre- King of Barataria, abducted in in- pointe Theatre at 8 p.m., Mar. 27- fanthood and ferried to Venice to live 29 and Apr. 1-4. Admission is $35; the life of a gondolier. While their $32 for seniors, $20 for students new brides are delighted with the and youth 17 and under, and $15 prospect that one will be Queen, all for children. Tickets are available are cast into despair when it is re- at Centrepointe Theatre, by phone vealed that, as a baby, the King was at 613-580-2700 or online at www. betrothed and married to somebody centrepointetheatre.com. else! With a Gilbertian mix of twists The Savoy Society of Ottawa and turns, clandestine young love proudly supports the Children’s Wish and best intentions trampled, this Foundation.

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Musiclessonsareforever. ofcmusic.ca 28 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT Ted and Lois at the movies BY TED LANDIS BY LOIS SIEGEL Sometimes a film is really good, borderline great The Commitments even, but possesses a single tragic flaw. This month Directed by Alan Parker we will look at three such films. PG This film has become a band classic. The images Sunshine (2007) of Dublin’s tough North Side are wonderful. Our Directed by Danny Boyle first glimpses of Jimmy Rabbitte are at a flea market, 14A filled with wonderful pictures of amateur musicians This is a brilliant science fiction film which has and peddlers. We meet Jimmy as he is trying to sell all the makings of a classic along the lines of “Si- CDs and T-Shirts from a satchel he lugs around from lent Running” (1972). Instead we get something booth to booth. along the lines of the horrible “Event Horizon” Jimmy wants to be a band manager. We watch as (1997) or the not bad but could have been better he assembles a motley gang to form a soul band. He “Solaris” (2002). checks out a local wedding where a guitar player The fatal flaw is in the last third of the film, but not in the very last scenes uses a beer glass (full) to play his instrument like a Dobro (rather than fingering which almost redeemed it. I won’t give away the twist just in case you want to chords, the Dobro player usually uses a metal slide). He puts an announcement see the film, but I do not know why Boyle had to go and ruin this beautifully in the local paper: “Have you got soul?” and we see a hilarious array of hopefuls filmed and acted space adventure. And it’s not like a strange and unexpected who knock on his family’s door to audition. Band wannabes include a bad har- ending has to ruin a film, just look at “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968). monica player, tap dancing girls, a guy with a tall, pink Mohawk, some out-of- tune singers, a terrible heavy-rock player, and a guy who plays a guitar perched Inkheart (2008) on his head. The best musician is a bagpiper, but he isn’t exactly soul. Directed by Iain Softley Jimmy does collect some good musicians: There’s 45-year-old trumpet play- PG er, Joey “The Lips” Fagan who likes being around young girls and a 16-year- old, large, paunchy singer Deco (Andrew Strong, son of Irish soul singer Rob I went into this film with a completely open mind, not having heard any- Strong). His rendition of “Mustang Sally” is outstanding. Jimmy doesn’t have thing about the film or the book on which it was based. It reminded me a much money, but he promises them, “Lads, when this band’s happening, you bit of “Stardust” (2007), which used the similar approach by juxtaposing a will be fighting women off. They’ll be throwing their knickers on the stage.” fantasy land with the real world. With a few exceptions, the special effects There’s great music throughout the film, and if you’ve ever played in a band or are top notch as is the acting, especially Paul Bettany as Dustfinger. Ottawan had illusions about playing in one, this film is a ‘must-see.’ Brendan Fraser is in danger of being typecast as, well, Brendan Fraser, if he doesn’t break out and do some more serious roles. But Brendan is fine here, My Left Foot the fatal flaw of this film is the direction. The film simply did not flow and so Directed by Jim Sheridan I was never able to just escape into the fantasy world. It did seem to be setting R itself up to be a series, so maybe under new direction, the next instalment will Based on Christy Brown’s autobiography, the film won a well-deserved Oscar achieve the books’ potential. for the outstanding performance by Daniel Day-Lewis, as an Irish artist from a poor, working class Dublin family, who struggles with severe cerebral palsy. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Brown can only move his left foot and speak in guttural sounds. He’s thought to Directed by Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan be retarded. His mother realizes that he is intelligent and supports his desire to 14A do something with his life. Despite all odds, Brown becomes a successful painter and writer. In many ways this film is the quintessential flawed gem. It has many things going for it (so sayeth the Academy) and yet it failed in what I consider a Songcatcher critical area. The direction was very good. I especially liked the montage Directed by Maggie Greenwald of scenes that depict the years when the brothers were growing up “on the PG road.” “Songcatcher” is a study of how country folk music originated from Scottish The cinematography was beautiful throughout. We are shown what seems and Irish ballads sung in the 1600s by people who came to America and settled like a very realistic view of the more poverty stricken parts of Mumbai and in Appalachia. some harrowing scenes made me want to shut my eyes, much like in Boyle’s In 1907, musicologist Dr. Lily Penleric visits her sister in the mountains of Ap- “Trainspotting” (1996). palachia. She discovers people who know the songs that have been passed down Newcomer Dev Patel as Jamal and Freida Pinto as Latika do great acting over generations by immigrants in the area. Penleric documents the history of jobs. Throughout the film, I was certain that Jamal loves and has always loved the music and records the songs on wax cylinders. Latika and would do anything to be with her, but I never felt that Latika felt The soundtrack is outstanding, including traditional music by singer/songwrit- the same way about Jamal. She always seemed a little too willing to take the er/musician Emmylou Harris, bluesman Taj Mahal, alternative country singer path of least resistance. I expect more from an Oscar winning Best Picture Iris DeMent, and bluegrass singer Hazel Dickens. film, but I was not able to empathize with their plight – the classic fatal flaw. All films are available from the Ottawa Public Library.

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Never say never, never give up…never lose Love. 30 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 SCHOOLS No decision yet on moving Jean Vanier School gifted classes to close its doors idea provided it does not unduly af- The Board of Trustees approved the fect the rest of the school. closure of Jean Vanier Catholic Inter- My personal reading of the pro- mediate School as of June 30, 2009. jections for next year shows we can An Accommodation Review Commit- phase out, allowing the grade 5s to tee (ARC), chaired by Superintendent complete their years at First Avenue. Simone Oliver, led the public review It might mean some larger classes of this issue. Membership on the ARC Trustee however. Of the 20 classrooms avail- Trustee included members of the affected Rob able (not counting gifted), 19+1 are Kathy school councils, principals from these Campbell projected to be needed for next year. Ablett schools, as well as Father Joseph Mul- OCDSB The extra one is to reduce grade 1-3 OCSB doon, representing the Archdiocese. classes to below 20 students per Four public meetings of the ARC class in alignment with the Ministry were held between June and Novem- The board has not made a deci- cap. However, it is possible that the ber 2008. As a result, the ARC unani- sion with respect to moving the gift- teacher could be allocated to another mously recommended that Jean Vanier be consolidated into Immaculata and ed classes out of First Avenue and school at risk of class sizes above 20. Lester B. Pearson Catholic high schools for the following reasons: Hopewell to Hilson and Fisher Park As I am not a big proponent of the • Larger enrolment at the high school level has many benefits for students, schools. The motion was defeated class size cap and question the re- teachers and the board. Feb. 24. We await a decision Mar. search, I do not personally see much • Strengthened viability of all curriculum. 10. Staffing decisions are to go to a harm here. If primary class numbers • Larger sports field areas available at both high schools. joint OCDSB/Federations commit- exceed 23 per class, then a grade 3/4 • Access to additional gym space, science labs, computer labs, full-service tee mid-March. split could be put in to the school, cafeteria, weight/fitness rooms, larger library, and partial air condition- First Avenue Public School has being. come overcrowded, as has Hopewell, though this could somewhat elevate Junior grade numbers. • Fully accessible facilities. and is at risk of turning JK registrants • Access to specialized classrooms. away or having a portable in its small Some risk remains if staff projections turn out to be much lower than • Full-time chaplaincy leader and teacher-librarian. yard unless we act. Without a major • Increased access to technology. area accommodation review – my actuals. Based on best available information, I see this as a reasonable • Increased extracurricular opportunities. preference – this will mean moving • Comprehensive administration team. the two gifted classes out as the only trade-off of interests and balancing of risks for one year. • Increased base for school council membership and parent volunteers. reasonable option for next year. A complete record of the ARC process is available at: http//www.occdsb. Two questions remain. Where I have come to the opposite con- clusion for Hopewell. The school is on.ca/content.php?doc=874. The historical profile of Jean Vanier is available should they go? Should grade 5 and at: http://www.ottawacatholicschools.ca/media.php?mid=14575 grade 6 classes move together or be struggling to attain the high EQAO scores I would expect of the demo- Beginning next September 2009, students will attend Immaculata or Lester be phased out year by year? B. Pearson, based on several criteria outlined in the ARC report. Up to half of the gifted population graphic. Additional resource with- for First Avenue and Hopewell may drawal or regular classrooms are Experiential learning pays dividends come from the Glebe, Old Ottawa already needed this year. Projections The board received an update on the Specialist High Skills Major program South, Main Street area, or Sandy seem to show a risk of further growth at four high schools. This initiative is supported by the Ministry of Education Hill. Many walk. About half are with need for classrooms next year. to enhance learning opportunities for all students. These programs address the bused in from roughly the Knoxdale On Mar. 10, everything – including workplace, apprenticeship, college and university pathways, and are designed area to the west. All options to date the question of phasing and destina- to provide students with unique learning prospects in very specified fields. have moved the program to the west tion school(s) – is effectively back on Students take eight to ten credits directly related to their chosen major, as well which would reverse the busing. The the table. I have asked staff to keep as sector-recognized certification and training. The programs are also designed defeat at the February meeting was affected parents informed of pos- as very experiential and “hands-on.” due to a majority of trustees wanting sible options being brought forward. The Ottawa Catholic School Board offers the program in four schools: to explore the idea of other destina- Maybe they will be better, maybe • Business at All Saints High School; tion schools to the west. not. • Arts and culture at Immaculata High School; and The possible impact of phasing If you have a suggestion or con- • Health and wellness at St. Patrick’s and Holy Trinity high schools. in the program has raised concerns cern, or would like to be added to Holy Trinity student Brittany Fragomeni told the board “Today was our first about its strength in any new loca- my e-newsletter list, please contact day at a placement in a real hospital. The hands-on experience we have gained tion, but many parents of gifted chil- [email protected] or at 613-323- since September in our mock hospital room/classroom really helped me be pre- dren have expressed a wish to see 7803. Meeting and document info pared for an actual work environment.” Her fellow student, Samantha Parizien, phasing. The school council likes the available at www.ocdsb.ca. called this program a “life-changing” experience. Cindy Owens, principal at Sacred Heart High School, presented the board with a handbook and colourful promotional brochures, developed by the Board’s Steering Committee to further enhance and promote the Specialist High Skills Major programs. Transportation efficiency proposals Further to my last article regarding the Ottawa Student Transportation Au- thority, a series of public information and consultation meetings were scheduled. Parents/guardians of students attending Corpus Christi, First Avenue Public and Mutchmor Elementary schools were invited to attend to provide input. The meeting for these schools was held on the evening of Thurs., Mar. 5 at Mutchmor Public School. I will provide follow-up next month. Spring Break 2009 Spring break 2009 is fast approaching. This year the break is from Mar. 16- 20, inclusive. Safe travels to all students from Immaculata High School who are participating in the D.R.E.A.M. Team (Dominican Republic Experience at Mac) trip. If, at any time, I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call me at 613-526-9512.

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The members of this school recognize that I was a student myself are part of a pretty wonderful com- these past six years. munity inside our Coop, which is, in When I was in high school, there turn, part of the unusually wonderful was a fad book called All I Really community of the Glebe Community Need to Know I Learned in Kin- Centre, which is part of the unusually dergarten by Robert Fulghum. The wonderful community of the Glebe, premise of the book was that all you which is part of the unusually won- really need to know about “how to derful community of Ottawa. I don’t live and what to do and how to be” know exactly how I came to find my- you learned in kindergarten. Things Kate, Ally and Cece “enjoying” play dough. self at the heart of such a previously like: “share everything,” “play fair” ity or bandwidth (even a working times than not, the volunteer will do mythical beast – but I can tell you and “flush.” It’s a cute book, a stan- parent, with three kids under the age a great job, ahead of schedule, and this: it is THE place to be. dard stick-it-in-the-bathroom-read- of five, a travelling spouse, a live- with a smile on his/her face. Some- So, to all the friends, neighbors, ing-rack kind of thing. It is also pretty in mother in law and a bad back – I one should do a Harvard Business children and parents who have been a much on the money. But, as I prepare would know (although not all simul- Review study on that one. part of these past six years at GCNS to “graduate” from the GCNS, I real- and the communities that encom- taneously). Sure, there is stuff to do, This Community Rocks ize that there are some new, and un- questions to answer, things to sign. pass it: Thank you! And, in case you expected life lessons that I learned As I have said, our school is a didn’t know – You Rock! But just like most tasks in life…all cooperative. Now, I grew up in To- in ‘Kindergarten’ the second time you have to do is tackle things as Kate McCartney is a graduating around. If you would indulge me, I’ll ronto where the only cooperative president and student of the Glebe they come. Don’t let them accumu- I had ever heard of was Mountain share a few: late into a demolition derby pile-up. Cooperative Nursery School. Enjoy Just…(wait for it)…Git ‘er Dun. In my first year at the preschool I Step-up John Grant took on what was considered to be There is a line in a recent movie the easiest of jobs: Playdough Duty. that says “I found what I was looking renovations • restorations I was responsible for making play- for on the road I had been avoiding.” dough once a month. Pretty simple, To be frank, it was a bit like that for Homes, Apartments, Kitchens, Bathrooms, right? Not for me. I always forgot. me. I signed up for this job with no Basements, Shops, Restaurants, Offices Literally every single time. With- real expectations. There was a job out fail I would arrive at the school that needed to be done and I had the 25 years experience to find myself stared down by the capability to do it – so I stepped up. forlorn faces of playdough starved This may not sound that unusual, but we are caring, creative craftsmen toddlers clutching their rollers and it was actually a bit of a stretch of me. Call John cutters. Time and again, I would Volunteering was something outside Day: 613-294-6441 Eve: 613-623-6441 rush home….look up a recipe on my realm of existence. My personal the Internet …make play dough… history to that point had been embar- burn play dough…leave burned pot rassingly self involved – from the rite to soak for three days…make more of passage selfishness of my ‘young play dough (semi-successfully – half adult’ years, to the all-consuming crusty, half sticky)…put steaming years as a co-founder of a start-up, playdough in ziplock…run back to to the in-over-my-head years as a the school…watch the eyes roll. So mother of newborns. Looking back much stress over one of life’s sim- 420 rue Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2N6 now, I realize that when I took on www.centretownchc.org plest pleasures. So, first chance I got, the presidency, unbeknownst to me, I put my hand up for a different job I was actually making a fairly drastic Offering a full range of medical and social services: (president, as you may have guessed). detour from the auto-route of my life • Medical Care On president duty, I learned what my to date. I found myself driving into • Counselling Services downfall was. I was missing the key this world of people who step-up, not ingredient. Can you guess? You’ve for recognition or profit, but simply • Medical and Social Walk-in Services (weekdays, 1-4 pm) got it: HAVE FUN. (You’d think I because they know that the world is • Addictions and Problem Gambling Services would have figured that out – it is a better place because of altruistic • Child and Family Programs called “Play” dough, after all.) Now, behavior and non-profit efforts. And, • Health Education and Support Programs I always try to keep the Labatt’s 50 as is often the case, the detour is one tagline in mind: “Enjoy!” (and check that has proven to be far more inter- For more information about services call 613-233-4443. the calendar). esting and fulfilling than the express Git ‘er Dun lanes. Every One Matters. Chaque personne compte. This was the name given to a rela- Volunteers rock tively unattractive, but rather ef- I have a tendency to say thank you fective, car at last years Richmond to parents who have helped out with Fair Demolition Derby. Clearly, it one thing or another by telling them was my pick to take home the grand that they “rock.” I know it’s juvenile. prize (tickets to see ‘April Wine’ in I have no idea why I latched on to this GleSebrvineg�thPe Gelebte arHea�sinoces1976...pital the community hall!). Over the past as my response of choice. BUT, it is five years, people have often re- not wrong. Outside of the classroom, sponded with this “how do you do our school is entirely run by parent it” tone when they hear that I have volunteers. Everyone has at least one been president for so long – or at all. task to do, one job to fulfill. Some are Somehow there is a misconception big, some small – all are important. 259335 Ba-8nk S32tree6t that the job is hard and time con- Over the past five years, I have had (just south of�the Queensway) suming. It is neither. Maybe it’s the the pleasure of working with dozens Weekdays 8-7, Saturday 9-2:30 title “president” – it’s bred into us and dozens of people – and they have to think of any role with that handle never ceased to amaze me. As a co- as being ‘capital I’ important, with Housecalls available founder of a high tech company, I ex- Free�parking the corresponding load of ‘capital pected people to do what they were R’ responsibility. The last thing I’ll asked to do, when they were asked to do before vacating the “Office of the do it. With volunteers, it is different: Students & seniors welcome. Presidency” is rename the role. But you are thankful to people for doing We care for dogs,�cats, ferrets, rabbits,�reptiles,�birds & other pets my point is this: this is not a job that whatever they can, whenever they Dr. Hussein Fattah is outside of my or anyone’s capabil- are able. The cool thing is that more DANJO CREATIONS (613)526-4424 32 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 SCHOOLS First Avenue is a busy place Who Can Move It? BY JOANNE HUGHES Mutchmor Can! School has been a busy place this winter with lots of extracurricular activities taking place. Many classes have been enjoying skating on the beautiful canal. First Av- enue’s boys and girls volleyball teams played well and worked hard to develop volleyball skills and sportsmanship this term. They even got to participate in a tournament at Old Ottawa Tech in late February. It was a fun and enriching experience for them and they made the First Avenue community proud! Some of our primary students have signed up for Sportscan volleyball training, where they have been learning basic volleyball skills. We are thrilled to have started a choir for all students, including JK and SK children. And chess club has begun again. On Feb. 26, students were able to participate in presentations on how electricity works and on safety around wires. They also learned the importance of saving electricity and tips to do so in their everyday lives. A reminder that March break starts next week and runs from Mon., Mar. 16 until Fri., Mar. 20. Enjoy! ge d ri b tone S Youth Ultimate

Your kids heard about ultimate at school? Photo: Larry Seen it in the park? Mutchmor junior girls dancing at “Move it for Mutchmor” They thought it was cool the way those kids By Ryan, Ben, Niamh “Soulja Boy,” “Operator,” “Love could throw that disc? and Zoe Story,” and our favourite, “You’ve On Thurs., Feb. 12, students and Got To Move It, Move It,” (the Here’s the opportunity to get your kids playing the best game on the planet in a staff of Mutchmor Public School theme song of Madagascar). Our fun, friendly setting. The Ottawa-Carleton Ultimate Association offers ultimate skills junior students even enjoyed a development programs for children aged 9 to 12 and 13 to 17. Experienced coaches joined together in the gym for a dance-a-thon. We called this spe- “snowball” dance, which involved will lead the weekly sessions in a manner designed to have participants learning at starting out slow dancing with only the level and pace right for them. If you have played ultimate at school, or tried it in cial day, “Move It For Mutchmor.” the park with friends, then we want you to join us! All are welcome. Students asked relatives and friends two students and grew to include many students. Visit us at www.ocua.ca to sponsor their dancing in order to raise money for the purchase of tech- Everyone enjoyed watching the and click on Youth Registration for nology for the school. Our goal was teachers dance. Miss Ward, who took more details. $10,000 and we were very close in a lead role in organizing the dance-a- our final sum of $9,181.02! thon along with Mme. Chloe, danced The most enthusiastic dancers got the whole day. That’s almost 5 hours prizes such as glow sticks, glow fin- of dancing! gers, head bands, earrings, stretchy This was Mutchmor’s third dance- critters, lunch boxes, and pencil a-thon and judging by the enthusiasm it created, there will likely be Notice of Public Meeting cases. Everyone received a wrist band that had “Mutchmor” printed more to come in future years. A very Proposed Official Plan Amendment special thank you goes out to all our (Comprehensive Official Plan Review) on it. Some of these prizes were donated by the school council. generous sponsors. We raised lots of money, had lots of fun, and got Pursuant to Section 17(15) of the Planning Act, the Planning and Environment D.J. Chloe Chlo played many cool songs such as “Disco Inferno,” plenty of exercise “Moving It For Committee and the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee of the City of Ottawa Mutchmor!” will consider this proposed Official Plan Amendment at a Public Meeting on: “Cha Cha Slide,” “Single Ladies,” March 31, 2009 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Andrew S. Haydon Hall City Hall 110 Laurier Avenue West

The Public Meeting will reconvene on: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. and Friday, April 3, 2009 (if required)

To book a time to make your presentation, contact Rob Tremblay before March 27, 2009 at [email protected] or by phone at 613-580-2424, ext. 28828.

The proposed Official Plan Amendment has been prepared to satisfy the provisions of the Planning Act that requires a municipality to review its Official Plan at least every five years. Proposed changes resulting from this review include revisions to a large number of policies with emphasis on four areas: • Intensification and the urban boundary • Urban design • Rural settlement • Natural heritage

Staff may recommend further revisions to the Official Plan based on written and oral input from the public and agencies, and the Plan will then be adopted by City Council. However, it is the responsibility of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to approve, modify or not approve the Official Plan. Once the Minister issues a decision on the proposed amendment, residents have 20 days within which they may appeal all or part of that decision. In order to do so, the appellant must have made: • an oral submission at the Public Meeting that begins on March 31, 2009, or • a written submission prior to the Council meeting adopting the Amendment.

For additional information and to submit comments, please contact: Lesley Paterson, Program Manager, 1235 Bank Street Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability Department 613-733-3070 Planning and Growth Management Branch tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 21611 march Special 779 Bank Street e-mail: [email protected] 613-237-1483 SCHOOLS Glebe Report March 13, 2009 33

Sports news Black History celebrated at Glashan Glashan sports, especially volley- By Jessica and Lucy ball and basketball, are very exciting this time of year. In volleyball, Who said winter couldn’t be fun? several teams finished their seasons Well, at Glashan Intermediate, Feb- with a tournament at Samuel Genest ruary saw a multitude of activities School. The teams played hard and which educated and motivated stu- represented Glashan well. Congratu- dents to actually like winter. Skating lations to the Spiker boys who came gracefully and playfully on the canal first, the Spiker girls and Gold Dig- was one, relaxing yoga demonstra- gers who came fourth, Black Magic, tions were another, plus sports and and Mighty Blue Demons who both plays and so much more. There were came in third. many options for students to choose Now that volleyball is winding up, from to bring usually-boring winter basketball season is here and it’s time to life. to show some school spirit. Come Skating on the canal and cheer. Good luck to all the teams One of the most exciting activities as the season gets under way. that we have done has been skating can find out more about this atwww. and the challenges she had with her jeremy’s presentation on the canal! Imagine a scene where Finally, a special presentation had new skaters were falling and strug- buxtonmusuem.com. Our perform- boyfriend, who was mentally and ers did their best to put on a fabulous physically abusing her. She has suc- been given to the Glashan students gling to retain their balance, while by Jeremy to tell us about and his others were gliding along the ice like show for the audiences to watch, and cessfully battled her bulimia and left were rewarded by a standing ovation. her abusive boyfriend and is now struggles and challenges being gay pros – enjoying the winter weather. in high school. Jeremy came back This is what happened on Feb. 23 as We are honourably proud of their healthy and living a better life. She stupendous effort. taught the girls a lot with her presen- to answer questions. He told us to grade 7 and 8 students took to the be who we are and to accept the fact Yoga classes tation about the effects of bulimia and canal. Although the wind was gust- that we are all different. His talk was As a part of the Glashan physical what it does to your body. After the ing at a high speed, spinning people’s useful for everyone to hear. We are education program, girls had recent- presentation, the Glashan girls had a heads round and round, a cup of proud of you, Jeremy! ly had yoga classes at the Yodisha yoga class with Bashia to finish up hot chocolate with marshmallows Jessica and Lucy are grade 7 Yoga Studio which included learn- the day. Special thanks to Virginia, warmed students from head to toe. students at Glashan Intermediate ing the basics of yoga and many new Bashia, Ms. Saulig, and Ms. Weiler The beavertails were also fantastic- School. ally appetizing! techniques. This was a big hit for the for organizing the afternoon. Black history month girls, especially as they had one of The Black History play was truly the best instructors around. a success! The engaging tone of Winter health day Web voice, expressions and confidence In a related event, all Glashan stu- and definitely caught and held the atten- dents participated in a Winter Health graphic tions of the audience who came out Day, with the boys learning the basics on Feb. 12-14 to see this play. With of first aid and CPR while the girls design. three days and six performances, we took part in a health symposium. Apple earned close to $1,100 to donate to The symposium started with a dance computer the Buxton Historical Society. The class led by Ms. Saulig, Glashan’s mactech ottawa Buxton Historical Society is a mu- principal. Following this, Virginia, specialist. seum that’s designed for others to our guest speaker, told us her story 613.867.5466 learn more about Black History. You of how she struggled to fight bulimia, [email protected]

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WWW.SEIZETHEMOMENT.CA (613) 747 0607 34 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 SCHOOLS Immaculata Dream Team off Hopewell scores at Science to the Dominican Republic and Engineering Olympics BY LAURA CHADWICK continues to draw many participants. BY NICOLE MORIN Peacekeepers in Fortunately, the lengthy canal sea- Afghanistan Immaculata has been a hub of News from Lesotho excitement and activity this wintry son has allowed staff and students to Just before the holidays, Mrs. make the most of our access to the Our very own Doug Thicke, an Old Merkley’s classes sent several dozen season. Many of our sports teams Ottawa South resident and commun- ice. letters to peacekeepers with the goal completed extraordinary seasons, ity volunteer at Hopewell, is current- It was with great pride that Im- of spreading holiday cheer. The stu- although none was able to clinch a ly in Lesotho. In one of his e-mails, maculata’s DREAM (Dominican dents were thrilled to have recently championship. MAC’s boys’ senior he shared his impressions: basketball, boys’ hockey and girls’ Republic Experience at MAC) Team received a response from a peace- senior volleyball battled to the finals left for their journey on Mar. 2. The … A visual mosaic of school chil- keeper stationed in Afghanistan. He in their leagues. Individual athletes group of senior students, along with dren, in their school uniforms, walk- answered many of the children’s also fared well, MAC skiers came their three teacher supervisors, have ing from school many kilometers up questions and we discovered that home from the region’s race with been working for two years to pre- the highway back to their villages, during their free time, peacekeepers many top ten places, and two of Im- pare for their trip. Over the course herdsmen riding horseback along like to “jam” with different instru- maculata’s swimmers attended OF- of their preparations, students and the paths beside the highway, many ments as well as try local cuisine. SAA the first week of March. staff fundraised to help ease some wearing colourful blankets… At all Our next “helping others” event As the winter sport programs wrap of the limitations of the Dominican the primary schools it was not un- will be a bake sale. The grade 5 class up, spring athletes begin to make their community of Consuela. The group common for class sizes to be over hopes to raise funds to purchase mark. Rugby players have begun also spent time reflecting on and ex- one hundred students. school supplies, mosquito nets and their indoor morning practices, the ploring the global issue of poverty. There were big cracks in the foun- soccer balls for Third World coun- dation of classrooms, cracked or waterpolo team members have made Working together with a common tries. it through the final cuts and track goal brought the DREAM together broken windows, some classes with athletes are beginning to focus on and they set out armed with know- very little natural light, and certainly Science and Engineering upcoming events. MAC’s lunchtime, ledge and generosity to live, learn no fluorescent lighting…. I think many Olympics student-run intramural program also and support a community. children come to school hungry. On Wed., Feb. 18, ten grade 8 Hopewell Avenue Public School stu- The Hopewell community is con- dents participated in the 29th annual tinuing to raise money and aware- Science and Engineering Olympics ness of the situation in Lesotho. We raised close to $1,500 with calendar at the Canada Museum of Science sales. Half of the proceeds from the and Technology. In preparation for talent show are earmarked for Help this event, the students worked hard Lesotho; Jason McLean’s class is to develop innovative and complex making and selling friendship pins in projects. Their efforts were rewarded Lesotho colours; and we will be ask- as the team placed second overall at ing for voluntary donations on our the Science and Engineering Olym- Heritage Dress Day scheduled for pics. the spring. The team won medals in four cat- egories. Monique and Karen took The only good car is a shared car The sixth Annual Hopewell La seule bonne auto c'est celle qu'on partage Ave P.S. Primary Junior home gold medals for their website Variety Show design which showcased Canada’s 50 stations 613-798-1900 On the afternoon of Thurs., Feb. contributions to space and astron- 11, about 500 students, 50 parents omy. Emma also contributed to this and many teachers were entertained award winning submission. Megan in the gym, by the annual Hopewell and Isobel won silver medals for Primary/Junior variety show. All of their balloon powered hovercraft. the acts were excellent.... pianists, Ian and Cameron’s trebuchet (similar Accent on Beauty dancers, singers, violinists, our cel- to a catapult) took the bronze medal list, as well as performance artists. A prize, and Paige and Emily suc- Since 1991 great time was had by all! cessfully navigated the light maze Esthetics • Pulsed Light Therapy • Day Spa Thank-you to Mrs Legris, Miss using prisms and mirrors to also win Shynal, Miss Macdonald and Miss bronze. Brunet for organizing this special Elizabeth and Alexa’s fun machine event. The donation box at the door added several points to the overall for guests raised $90, which will be team score, and they were valuable divided between the Ottawa Humane contributors to the group scaven- Society and the Lesotho fundraiser. ger hunt activity, in which the team We thank those who donated. placed second.

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We’ve been there...we care! learning this Afro-Brazilian art form, Phot0: Bi the children learned to play Brazil- Strumming by the lake Mary Ellen Boomgaardt 5 Beechwood Avenue ian instruments to accompany the Representative P.O. Box 74074 dance. scene for many years. He is also an Tel: 1-613-746-2367 Ottawa, Ontario K1M 2H9 Some instructors and campers col- English teacher at Glebe Collegiate. Fax:1-613-746-3050 E-mail: [email protected] laborated to produce a segment for Many of these local teachers and the end-of-session show that thrilled campers will be returning for the parents and campers alike. A multi- Arts by the Lake summer session, media/hip-hop dance segment was Jul. 5 to Aug. 1. The camp’s capacity blended with a traditional theatrical is 50 campers per session. Long production of the Voyage of Odys- Bay Camp prides itself on provid- seus. The dance division was taught ing a safe, family atmosphere where by Bill Juillette , an energetic hip- the children really get to know each hop dance instructor at Makin Moves other. dance studio in Old Ottawa South. Long Bay Camp not only provides Campers in the visual arts work- the means for arts inspired campers to Glebe Sales Centre shop created the stage of Odysseus refine their skills, learn new ones and by building and painting the sets, as make long lasting friendships. Kids well as made the masks used in the are free to spread their wings in an NOW OPEN show. The instructor was Lisa Thom- environment where their independ- as who is a multi-talented artist and ence blossoms, self-confidence flour- head instructor of Arts Under One ishes, and self-awareness grows. Roof held at Glebe-St. James United For registration information, please visit our website at www.longbayca- (insert drum roll here) Church in the Glebe. Get Up and Play, a combined art mp.com, e-mail us at longbaycamp@ and drama session, was very popu- gmail.com or contact us directly at lar with the children. Campers were 613-261-6466. We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our Glebe Sales Centre, and would love for you to come by for a visit. While you’re here, you can also take a guided tour of our unique and exciting “un-model” created by the talented Alan Gratias and Joanie Hilborn. Matt McQuillan Master Electrician Come and see us to find out more about Domicile’s current condo and townhome developments. McQuillan Electric Open Monday–Thursday 12 Noon–6 p.m. Electrical Contractor License No. 7005472 and weekends 12 Noon–5 p.m. 619 Bank Street (at Strathcona Avenue) Specializing in: • Knob & Tube Re-wire • Service Upgrades • Additions and Renovations • New Construction • Satisfying Insurance Companies domicile.ca We take pride in our work & make sure your home is safe 613-842-5050 ESA Registered, Insured & Qualified 613-850-8274

DOM-13542 Glebe SS Launch The Glebe Report • McMillan • Material Due Date: Mar 3 2009 • Insertion Date: Mar 13 2009 • 4.75” x 7.25” • K BOOKS Glebe Report March 13, 2009 37 Minimizing March break madness By Kaleidoscope Kids’ Books Celebrate th We have found that one of the keys to enjoying March break with your kids Chickadee’s 30 Anniversary is to find fun family activities – and also some activities that kids can do on their own to give Mum and Dad some breathing room. Here are some ideas to help you enjoy your time with your kids and ensure “The Break” doesn’t refer with to what happens between you and your sanity. Art Instruction Once again, our friends at Klutz have created two great titles. Drawing for Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s the Artistically Undiscovered was created by Quentin Blake, who has illus- trated over 300 books – including those of Roald Dahl. This book’s school of art, readers are told, is informal and friendly. Right from the start, children are cheerfully welcomed to the book on the sign-in page. They are told to sign their name, then sign their name as if they were in a car with a flat tire on a bad road, sign it with their non-dominant hand, and, finally, sign their name as if they were the King or Queen of England! From this fun introduction, readers get a fair idea of the kind of creative fun they’ll have, and it’s only one page of over 100. With the same playful approach to art instruction, Thacher Hurd encourages kids to discover their creativity with watercolors in Watercolors for the Artistically Undiscovered. As with other Klutz products, everything you need is here: paints, watercolours, paper and plenty of encouragement. th However, should you need further encouragement, we would highly recom- Beginning March 15 mend the picture books The Dot and Ish by Peter Reynolds. The message of both of these books is so simple, but so important – create what moves you and & what pleases you – and you alone. Prizes, Contests Fun Activities Creative Cooking Fifteen-year-old Sam Stern, with a little help from his mum, Susan, shares Join us at our 809 Bank Street loads of tasty, healthy recipes which you can get on your plate in 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes in Sam Stern’s Real Food, Real Fast. By using the col- Location oured timetags (in 5 minute intervals), you can choose what to make based During March Break on how much time you have available. Remember: fast food doesn’t have to be junk food. There are recipes for lush time-cheat pizzas, home-style kebabs and kievs, burgers, Tex-Mex, soufflés, chocolate pudding, risotto, fruit, steak, stir-fry, tortillas, curries, smoothies, soups and salads. There are over 170 deli- Remember, Grandparents get a cious food ideas, using real ingredients and simple techniques, for vegetarians, meat-eaters and everything in between! So, choose your recipe using the col- 15% discount EVERY DAY! oured timetags, slap on some music, and get cooking! Klutz and Chicken Socks kits NEW TOYS ARE ARRIVING DAILY! These kits are fabulous as they give you everything you need to complete the crafts and activities. Chicken Socks, designed for ages 4 to 6, includes titles such as Make Your Own Twirly Tutu, The Superhero Starter Kit, Rescue Trucks and Dress Your Own Paper Pups (this one is super-cute; it contains a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire Terrier and winter and summer wardrobes for each – it’s paper dolls with dogs!). Klutz kits, for ages 8 and up, lets kids get creative and make Shrink Art Jewelry, Paper-Craft Cards and Paper Airplanes. Quiz Books We have lots of different quiz books at the store but the most popular by far are It’s All About Me and Me and My Friends: A Book About Us. Both of these are by Klutz. It’s All About Me includes 30 quizzes such as “What Kind of Cookie Are You?” and “How to Tell if Your Parents are Extraterrestrials.” Pick one up and explore your inner cookie today. With funny quizzes, fill-in- the-blanks, messages in code and doodle how-tos, Me and My Friends is a great way to connect with your friends and create a keepsake of your friendships. MadLibs These are great travel companions. Available in both junior and regular editions, MadLibs provide a story on each page with many of the key words replaced by blanks. Players are prompted to fill in each blank with a noun, verb, adjective or adverb – it’s a great way to learn parts of speech. Titles include Star Wars, Sleepover Party, Diva Girl and Family Tree. Doodle Books In Doodle All Year and Doodles: A Really Giant Coloring and Doodle Book, artist Taro Gomi (illustrator of the classic potty training book Everyone Poops and countless others) invites kids of all ages to not only color, but also draw, imagine, and create. Unfinished pictures and intriguing prompts foster children’s powers of visualization, and at nearly 400 pages each, these books provide plenty of room to stretch the imagination. Picture Puzzles Following in the tradition of old favorites such as Where’s Waldo and I Spy, publisher Usborne has produced a great series of picture puzzle books for younger children. In 1001 Wizard Things to Spot, part of a series that also includes 1001 Pirate Things to Spot, 1001 Monster Things to Spot and 1001 Things to Spot in Fairyland, young children will immerse themselves in the magical world of wizards. Scenes include a wizards’ school, an enchanted forest, a wizard supplies shop and a grand wizard’s feast. Overflowing with detail, these books both encourage visual recognition and help to develop number skills. Each double page contains small images that show children what they need to spot in the main image and how many are hidden – there are over 1,000 different images waiting to be discovered throughout the book.

While we hope the above list has been helpful, should you find that what your child really needs is to curl up with a good book, we have hundreds of fiction and non-fiction titles to choose from and are more than happy to help your March breaker find the perfect book. Kaleidoscope Kids’ Books is located at 1115 Bank St. in Old Ottawa South. 38 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 BOOKS

55+ short story contest WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING deadline approaches Here is a list of some titles read and discussed The City of Ottawa’s 55+ Short Story Contest invites submissions of ori- recently in various local book clubs ginal, unpublished short stories or memoirs by Ottawa residents 55 years or TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR older. Submissions to the twelth annual edition of the contest must be 2,000 Late Nights on Air1 Elizabeth Hay words or less. The Brain that Changes Itself2 Norman Doidge Eight entrants will be named to the Winners Circle, sharing recognition and The Origin of Species3 Nino Ricci prize money of $400. They will be recognized at “An Afternoon of Storytell- La Vagabonde4 Colette ing” on Wed., Apr. 29, 1-4 p.m. at the Heron Seniors’ Centre, 1480 Heron Rd. I Am Legend5 Richard Matheson An entry fee of $5 per story is applicable. Deadline for submissions is Mon., 6 Mar. 16. For full contest details, pick up a brochure at any City of Ottawa Client Quentins Maeve Binchy Service Centre or call the Heron Seniors’ Centre at 613-247-4808, ext.1. Greasy Rider7 Greg Melville The Accidental8 Ali Smith The Book of Negroes9 Lawrence Hill The Places in Between10 Rory Stewart Salmon Fishing in the Yemen11 Paul Torday

TITLE (for children & teens) AUTHOR Nic Bishop’s Frogs12 Nic Bishop The Frog Princess Rosalind Allchin Smoky Mountain Rose Alan Schroeder This Is All: The Pillow Book of Cordelia Kenn13 Aidan Chambers The Magician14 Michael Scott Secret World of Og15 Pierre Berton Holes16 Louis Sachar 1 Abbotsford Book Club 2 Broadway Book Club 3 Can’ Litterers 4 Cercle de lecture de l’Amicale francophone 5 OnLine Audio Book Club: www.DearReader.com 6 OnLine Fiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com 7 OnLine Nonfiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com 8 OPLSunnyside Adult Book Chat 9 Seriously No-Name Book Club 10 The Book Club 11 Anonymous 12 Glebe Children’s Book Podcast: www.JustOneMoreBook.com 13 Kaleidoscope Book club for Adults Who Like Kids Books 14 OnLine Teen Book Club: www.DearReader.com 15 OPL Sunnyside Branch Mother-Daughter Book Club 8-9 16 OPL Sunnyside Branch Mother-Daughter Book Club 10-12 If your book club would like to share its reading list, please call Micheline Boyle at 613-233-9971 or e-mail [email protected]. BOOKS Glebe Report March 13, 2009 39 Former Glebe resident First Avenue School writes first novel book sale call for books The Checkout Girl BY CATHERINE WATERS your name and address. Please put by Susan Zettell First Avenue Public School is hold- your books on your porch by your Signature Editions ing its book sale Thurs., Apr. 23 to front door in a bag or a box marked 234 pages, $20.00 Sat., Apr. 25. With a 25-year history, First Avenue School. Volunteers will swing past your house to collect the annual book sale has become an institution in the community, known them. Reviewed BY The books are sorted into categor- FAITH SCHNEIDER by book-lovers as a huge selection of second-hand books at great prices. ies ready for shelving. They include: Susan Zettell, author of two short Every year, the school collects over fiction, history, mystery, biography, story collections, has published 25,000 books which are then care- cookbooks and hobbies, children’s her first novel. Zettell, who lived fully sorted, shelved and priced over books, self-help and spiritual books, in the Glebe and raised her family the space of ten long days. These art and music, travel and adventure, here, now lives in Cape Breton. She books are collected by the First Av- religion, books in French and other played hockey on Mutchmor rink enue families from their own shelves languages, business, finance, gov- with a group of Glebe women, many and those of friends and neighbours. ernment and politics, computers and of whom still live in the area, and It is a chance for anyone in the com- sciences. The book sale also includes that’s where the idea for the novel munity to take a good look at their CDs, DVDs, videos, and books on began – on Mutchmor rink. bookshelves and perhaps decide it is tape, as well as current (not before who is widowed, works night shifts time the collection was rationalized 2005) magazines on travel, fashion, and cares for Shelley, Kathy’s autis- and renewed! home décor, cooking, gardening and tic sister. There is Al, the next door We are looking for people who kids’ magazines. neighbour who is well intentioned, have books they no longer want to Please do not give: encyclopedias, but often confused about women and keep! If you have books you would textbooks, out-of-date computer what women want. There’s Kathy’s like to give to the school, they would manuals, weekly magazines (such as friend Darlyn and her award-winning be very gratefully received. Our com- Macleans, Reader’s Digest) or Harle- baton skills. Then there are the men munity collection period is Apr. 14- quins/Silhouettes. in her life – Doug, Barry, Pete – all 17 in the First Avenue School gym, Mark your calendar now with the with agendas and Kathy’s connec- at the corner of First Avenue and book sale dates! This year’s book tion to each. O’Connor. Please bring your books sale promises to be even better, with Zettell neatly frames the women’s straight to the gym and volunteers more books being brought out every experience within the pushes and will be there to help unload your car day of the sale, and new features to pulls of the era. The thread of fem- and carry boxes in. celebrate books and literacy for chil- inism insinuates itself into the story. There is another way to give the dren and adults alike. As the premier Al’s ex-wife Margaret becomes a school your extra books. This year, fundraiser for First Avenue School, Susan Zettell radical feminist. Mother Connie for the first time, there will be a spe- the immediate importance of the book The Trudeau/FLQ, Bobby Orr sees some merits in what Margaret cial pick-up service for Glebe resi- sale to the school is obvious. But as references set us squarely in the raves about, and yet still remains dents on Sat., Apr. 4, between 9 a.m. a community event for children and 1970’s. Against this background, we true to herself. The struggles faced and 12 noon. If you have books you adults of all ages, the real benefits meet Kathy Rausch, nearly 20 and by women quietly hum in the back- would like to give the school, please are felt in the lasting enthusiasm for trying to find a direction in her life. ground: abortion, Valium consump- call the book sale representative books and the satisfaction of a really She is lively, funny, brave, and takes tion, sexism, and equal pay for equal Katie Faught at 613-231-3082 with good read. risks that aren’t always in her best work. It’s there, but not didactic. interests. What consumes her is per- Much of the story centres on fecting her skating skills, her “skat- Kathy taking chances with life and is ing like a boy” skills to be exact. woven into a celebration of the shift Whenever things get tough, Kathy in the seventies to more freedom and heads for the rink. choice. The lives of the women in I found myself carried along, root- the story are complicated, messy and ing for Kathy and for others in the hopeful. This is a multi-layered story, story. There is her mother, Connie, satisfying for reading and reflection.

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www.pauldewar.ca CLBY-052b 40 Glebe Report March 13, 2009 RELIGION Signs, signs, everywhere signs GLEBE CHURCHES CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) BY Rev. Clarke Dixon that a Christian believe and behave A Baptist pastor speaks of a a certain way. Our founding mem- Fourth Avenue at Percy Street, 613-232-4891 woman who approached him with an bers stood up for the right to practice www.blessedsacrament.ca unusual request. She asked the pas- faith freely without interference, es- Pastor: Father Joe Le Clair tor if she could have her baby cruci- pecially from the government. King Masses: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. fied. Though she was obviously ask- James was the king at that time and Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. ing that the child be ‘christened,’ the it wouldn’t surprise me if the transla- Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. pastor didn’t correct the mix-up in tion of the Bible that he authorized Sundays, 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 8 p.m. words but rather pointed out that “we has, in an ironic turn of events, found (elevator available, loop system for people don’t do that as Baptists.” more support from Baptists than There is often much discussion as anyone else. He was certainly no with impaired hearing also available) to what Baptists do and do not do. supporter of Baptists! Baptists were ECCLESIAX For example, some people assume not a people of conformity, or the 2 Monk Street, 613-565-4343 that Baptists don’t dance. While it is “religious right” as is often thought www.ecclesiax.com true that I don’t dance, that has more now, but were rather known as non- Sundays: 11:07 a.m.,* Art & worship service to do with awkwardness and a belly conformists. I tend to think that some View community art gallery by appointment. that keeps moving long after I’ve of us still are. *NOTE: Sunday service time of 11:07 a.m. is the right time! So as the pastor of Fourth Avenue stopped than with Baptist thought. FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH There tends to be such an “impres- Baptist, I’d like to say; “Let the buses sion” of what Baptists are, that we carry the signs!” The signs, even Fourth Avenue at Bank Street, 613-236-1804 at Fourth Avenue Baptist had discus- without the go-ahead at the time I www.fourthavenuebaptist.ca sions in our church some time ago write this, have already generated Minister: Rev. Clarke Dixon about dropping the word “Baptist” discussion. And discussion is an area Services: Sundays, 11 a.m. from our name. The term Baptist has in which I believe we as Canadians Junior church and nursery available stuck though and now that we are in need a wee bit more freedom. We do (parent/tot room available at the back of the church) the process of putting up new signs, well to discuss things like hockey, GERMAN MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH we are sticking with it. weather and politics, but when it 499 Preston Street at Carling Avenue, 613-233-1671 Speaking of signs, the current de- comes to faith, we clam up and debate about certain signs proclaiming clare, “that’s personal.” Yes it is per- Pastor: Christoph Ernst that “God probably doesn’t exist” sonal, but why do we stifle ourselves Service: Sundays, 10 a.m., with Sunday school brings to light a little known fact about from talking about it? Let’s enjoy (first Sunday of month, 11:15 a.m., English service) Baptists. While some might think that some freedom please! GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH Baptists will be at the forefront of de- So let there be signs! As for wheth- 650 Lyon Street at First Avenue, 613-236-0617 manding the banning of such signs, er or not God does exist, all I will say www.glebestjames.ca as Baptists we have a strong history at this point is “watch for the signs!” Minister: Rev. Christine Johnson of standing for freedom. Not the controversial signs on a Music Director: Robert Palmai The Baptist movement was founded bus, or the new signs in front of our in a time and place which demanded church, but the signs in your life. Worship: April 9 Maundy Thursday, 6:45 p.m. at St. Giles April 10 Good Friday, 7:00 Drama Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. (wheelchair access, FM system for people with impaired hearing) OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH 600 Bank Street, 613-594-4571 www.ottawa-ocuc.org Minister: Rev. Wilson Chan (cell: 613-889-0838) Fridays: Prayer meeting at church, 8 p.m. Sundays: Worship, 11 a.m. (English with Mandarin translation) Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. (for all ages) THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (Quaker) 91A Fourth Avenue, 613-232-9923 http://ottawa.quaker.ca Clerk: Bob Clarke, [email protected] Worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m., silent Quaker worship ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Reflect, Focus, Delight – Make church a part of your life. Bank Street at First Avenue, 613-235-2551 www.stgilesottawa.org Minister: Rev. Ruth Houtby Worship: April 9 Maundy Thursday, 6:45 p.m. with Glebe-St. James (here) April 10 Good Friday, 7:00 Drama at Glebe-St. James April 12 Easter Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Easter breakfast 10:30 a.m. Easter worship Church school and nursery care available. (Wheelchair access at First Ave. door.) ST. MATTHEW’S, THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN THE GLEBE 130 Glebe Avenue near Bank Street, 613-234-4024 (office/weekday access 217 First Avenue) www.stmatthewsottawa.on.ca Rector: The Rev. Canon Pat Johnston Open doors! Please come in and visit, Mon.-Fri., 11:30-1:30 p.m. Weekly service: Wednesdays, 7:15 a.m., Eucharist & fellowship Thursdays, 10 a.m., Eucharist & coffee Thursdays, 10 a.m., drop-in nannies/stay-at-home parents group Sundays: Eucharist, 8 a.m., Choral Eucharist, 10 a.m. Choral Evensong, 4 p.m., Mar. 15 RELIGION Glebe Report March 13, 2009 41 Charitable giving The Church Players present in a recession The Tomb By Betsy Clarke What does it mean to “go through Hell?” This “dramatic meditation” offers a somber but innovative take on personal and public confrontations with “the The “r” word is everywhere: in the media, at work, in casual conversation dark side, between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.” The Tomb is written, pro- and at the family dinner table. In troubling times, churches are comforting duced and directed by David Lee. The evening is hosted in association with St. places where people often seek solace. One clergy reported: “there is definitely Giles’ Presbyterian and St. Matthew’s Anglican churches. a higher number of people coming into the church early in the morning and When: Apr. 10 (Good Friday), 7:30 p.m. evening – not necessarily to worship, but to sit quietly and let the music wash Where: Glebe-St. James United Church, free will offering. All are wel- over them. It is not so much that people are looking for cheap outings, but that come! there is this void in life that only God can fulfill. As a parish, what can you do to recession-proof your parish? This might be a good time to review your parish mission and vision. What is Peter, a fisherman’s journey it God is calling you to do? Every day, someone in the parish or neighbourhood calls on a church as a place to worship or for its support in their time of need. Mar. 28, 7 p.m., You need to keep the doors open and the lights on. St. Giles Presbyterian Church • Your parish has survived for the past number of years. It will continue to Experience the story of the dis- survive because it is a good cause. ciple Peter, told in drama, with • Be very diligent in showing your appreciation to your donors: with music by the Twisted Haloes. phone calls to say thank you, or with letters of thanks. Peter is an ordinary man, living an ordinary life. He works hard, pays • Develop a communications strategy that focuses on what your parish his debts and loves his family. He does well and assure the community that these services will not stop. fishes for a living. Some days the • Acknowledge that this is a difficult time for everyone, and stress the fishing is good and some days, not value of the parish’s work. We are all in this together. so much. Same old, same old … until he meets a special someone, • Don’t fall into the “poor us” trap. Many people will continue to give and he is never the same again. St. although perhaps not at their customary level, because they genuinely Giles wishes to welcome you to want to help people. share the story of the disciple Peter. • Turning down the heat a degree or two will signal that you are economiz- This event is a fund/food raiser for ing. the Centretown Emergency Food The Twisted Haloes, clockwise from Centre at 507 Bank Street. For more top left: Terence Morris, Cecilia Lee, • Consider putting large projects on hold, slow their implementation or Margaret Lavictoire, Shirley Carleton divide the project into smaller pieces so that some parts can be finished info, call 613-235-2551 or e-mail while others follow later on. [email protected]. • Don’t move forward too quickly with your fundraising program. Donors won’t respond quickly and neither should you push too hard. • Don’t panic. This too shall pass. Recessions recover. Even the Great Depression ended. HELEN BUDAY Sales Representative • Hope is not a strategy. Hope is based on concrete action: be seen to be (613) 226-8790 BUSINESS doing something about the situation you may be facing. (613) 226-4392 FAX • Do not give sermons or speeches that are “arm-twisting.” There is enough (800) 472-6512 TOLL FREE negative information in the public press. Stress the positive: here is what we are able to do. As a parishioner, what can you do to continue supporting your church? COBURN REALTY • It will be helpful to remember the support you and your family can ex- 1415 Woodroffe Ave. pect from your church, whether or not you provide monetary support. Nepean, Ontario K2C 1V9 One is not contingent on the other. Each Office is Independently [email protected] • There are many opportunities to worship together on Sunday and Owned and Operated throughout the week. • Baptism, marriages and funerals are conducted when requested. • Pastoral care is always available. • There is no shame in admitting to the priest or minister that you need to temporarily reduce your financial contribution. They will support you in this decision. • Remember that your donation can be used as an income tax credit. • Your church will not ask you to do anything that will place your family in jeopardy; don’t mortgage your home, donate the grocery money or delay refilling your prescriptions. Even though you may feel your family resources are under siege, take advantage of this time to re-examine your priorities. In good times, we tend to slip into over-spending: replacing what is still working and useable; eating out when home cooking can be a family time; or going shopping as a leisure activity. Regardless of the effort you and your parish may make to keep a “stiff up- per lip” in this troubled time, we must acknowledge that it is a troubled time. Family, friends and neighbours need to help and support one another, and our parish friends will be front and centre in our caring communities. Betsy Clarke, stewardship officer at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in the Glebe, directed both its organ and building in faith fundraising campaigns.

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MUCH MORE THAN JUST A BOOK the Dominican Convent, 3 p.m. and 8 CLUB. This is an invitation to meet with p.m. Tickets $15, students $8. Events at Sunnyside Library like-minded or, even not so like-minded, Fri., April 10: Gregorian Chants for For children group of people to exchange ideas/opin- Meditation in Canadian Martyrs Church ions about topics of interest, i.e. books, between 7:00 p.m. and midnight. Free Mother-Daughter Book Club movies, plays, music, etc. These gather- admission. ings are meant to be a very relaxed and Sun, Mar. 22: Chant - Fest - Public A place for girls and women to share books. Monthly. laid back affair. A get together once a Workshop · Multi-Media Singing in Ages 10-12 years. Mon., Mar. 23, 7 p.m. (1 hr.) month or so over coffee, a glass of wine Dominican Convent, 3-9 p.m. $40 with or a meal is planned. Should you be Dinner. MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN interested in joining such a group, please For information about any of these call 613-236-0955. events, call 613-567-7729. (Registration required) Buttons, buttons, buttons – Mon., Mar. 16, 2:15 p.m. MY KIDS FUNKY CLOSET CON- DIVERTIMENTO ORCHESTRA SIGNMENT SALE. Sun., Apr. 19, 10 is now looking for new string players: Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Tues., Mar. 17, 2:15 p.m. a.m.-3 p.m., Glebe Community Centre. violins, violas, double-bass. Call 613- A box full of memories – Wed., Mar. 18, 2:15 p.m. www.mykidsfunkycloset.com. 823-1200. Collection chat – Thurs., Mar. 19, 2:15 p.m. OTTAWA NEWCOMERS CLUB. ROCKIN’ FOR RISK, 50’s/60’s/70’s Sunny seashells – Fri., Mar. 20, 2:15 p.m. Women new to Ottawa are invited to the fundraising dance Sat., Mar. 28, 7:30 next monthly social event of the Club, a p.m.-12:30 a.m. (door open at 7 p.m.), For teens luncheon or dinner and speaker, on the Algonquin College, Woodroffe & Base- girlzone first Wednesday of each month. For de- line Campus. Tickets $25 advance, $30 For fun with a variety of themes, come join our monthly lunchtime tail, call 613-860-0548. door, $225 table of ten (advance sales book chat group for girls in grades 7 and 8. Registration required. only). Call 613-741-8255 or go to www. Fri., Mar. 13, 12:05 p.m. (45 mins.) RETURN TO NEPAL, is a documen- childrenatrisk.ca for sale locations. tary film featuring Bruce Cockburn. Its Funds raised by this event will be sup- For adults premiere followed by a reception will be porting autistic children and their fami- Fri., Apr. 17, 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Uni- lies through Children at Risk. 15-minute computer tutorials versity, 223 Main St., room 103. Admis- Having computer problems? Register for 15-minute computer tutorial. sion is free. SPRING CONCERT. On Apr. 4 at 2:30 Wed., 10:00 a.m. (1.5 hours), Jan. 7-Mar. 25 p.m., the Palisades Choir will perform Sunnyside Book Chats ST. PADDY'S DAY DINNER AND their annual Spring Concert in the Ball- Drop by and join in stimulating discussions. DANCE. On March 17, celebrate St. room. There will be refreshments and Fri., Mar. 27, 2 p.m. (1 hour) Patrick’s Day at the Palisades, 480 Met- snacks served after the performance. calfe St. Complimentary cocktails start Admission is free. The Palisades’ ad- For a complete list of Library events, at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 6 p.m. dress is 480 Metcalfe St. If you would visit www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca. $15/person. If you wish to attend, please like to attend, call 613-232-6427. rsvp at 613-232-6427. WE HAVE A DREAM, CD release of COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SUNDAY HIGH TEA. On March 15, at the World Voices Choir concert that took 2:30 p.m., join us in the Palisades Ball- place on Feb. 22. Info: www.Harmonia BUTTER TART FESTIVAL. On Tues., Mar. 10, 6:10 p.m. — Blood Pres- room (480 Metcalfe St.) for an elegant Choir.com, phone 613-833-1812, or March 25, 2-4 p.m., come to the sure Basics, Thurs., Mar. 26, 6:10 p.m. high tea with a St. Patrick's Day theme. Brookfield High School, 824 Brookfield Palisades, 480 Metcalfe St., to warm up Limited Seating. For more information This event will continue to run on the Rd. with hot, tasty coffee and these scrump- call: Glebe Chiropractic Clinic 613-237- 3rd Sunday of each month. If you would tious treats. Admission is free. If you 9000. like to attend, call 613-232-6427. would like to attend this event, call 613- FOR SALE 232-6427. EARTH RUN is a new annual environ- ART BASINET / CRIB/ PLAYPEN in good mental awareness and fundraising Run/ condition, and safety approved. Call CANADA BLOOMS ESCORTED Walk. The Ottawa 5k Run/Walk will ART LENDING OF OTTAWA At Art 613-234-2792. BUS TOUR. The Friends of the Central be on Apr. 26 at Vincent Massey Park. Lending of Ottawa, one may rent or buy Experimental Farm invite you to join Benifiting organizations include the original art at reasonable prices. First MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE CHI- them on March 20th and 21st on a trip David Suzuki Foundation and Ever- Unitarian Church Hall, 30 Cleary Ave., NESE TABLE, one piece construction to visit Canada's largest gardening show green. For more information visit www. Mar. 17, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. and Mar. 18, 10 solid rosewood, measures 60” long x 36” in Toronto. Info: 613-230-3276, info@ earthrun.com. a.m.-9 p.m. Free admission. Info: 613- wide x 34” high. Can be used as a din- friendsofthefarm.ca. www.friendsofthe 94-8513 or www.artlendingofottawa. ning room table, desk, hallway table or farm.ca. FIRST AVENUE BOOK SALE. com. elegant entrance table. Paid $1800, sell If you are downsizing your book col- for $750. Call 613-261-4504. CENTRE GARDENING IN SMALL lection, consider donating to the First PLACES. On Sat., Apr. 18, 2-3 p.m. at Avenue Book Sale! Drop off your books MUSIC TWO ORCHESTRA SEATS Ottawa City Hall, the Trees and Green- at First Avenue School April 14-17. Or CAMMAC MUSIC EVENTS. Sun,, TICKETS to Diana Krall at NAC, Sat., space Committee of the Centretown take advantage of our special commun- Mar. 22: CAMMAC Ottawa-Gatineau May 2, 8 p.m. Asking our cost of $115 Citizens’ Community Association in ity home pick-up morning on Sat., Apr. Active Listening Event: Forms and each. Call 613-237-7773. partnership with the Canadian Wildlife 4. Call Book Sale rep Katie Faught 613- Styles in the Jazz Idiom. St. Matthias Federation is presenting ideas on how 231-3082 with your name and address Anglican Church, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. $10- best to utilize smaller areas for showy and we will pick them up from your WANTED 20. Info: 613-730-2369. flowers, shrubs, herbs and even tomato front porch. plants. Some emphasis will be on native Sun., Mar. 29: Ottawa-Gatineau CAM- ACCOMMODATION in the Glebe, MAC Choral/Instrumental Reading: Old Ottawa South, or Centretown for plants and perennials that require less THE FREE THINKING FILM SO- Schubert’s Mass no.3 in B flat. St. Mat- writer/researcher (now semi-retired). I'm watering. Refreshments will be served. CIETY will present its first double fea- thias Anglican Church, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.. quiet, clean, reliable, a non-smoker, and Donations will be welcome. Info: 613- ture – “The Monster Among Us” and Members free, non-members $5. Solo- an avid gardener. Good with housepets 237-1056 “The Case for Israel”, Apr., 13, 6:30 ists and non-string players must contact and glad to lend a hand with light build- p.m. at the National Archives/Library of 613-724-3719. ing maintenance (painting, washing win- CIVIC APPRECIATION AWARDS. Canada. Admission $10. For more info: Sun. Apr. 12: Ottawa-Gatineau CAM- dows, yardwork). A large one-bedroom Show your gratitude to that special com- www.freethinkingfilms.com. munity volunteer by nominating them MAC presents «Come Sing at Easter apartment (or one bedroom with den) (Almost) Sunrise!» Start Easter Day at would be ideal. Excellent references. for a City of Ottawa Civic Appreciation HERITAGE OTTAWA PUBLIC 6:30 with coffee, muffins and singing May 1 or sooner. 613-234-9284. Award. Deadline for nominations is Fri., LECTURE: A Green Primer for Herit- Easter hymns and Messiah choruses. Mar. 27. For more information, visit age Conservation. Architect, Susan Ross, First Unitarian Church. $5. Bring your BUS DRIVER, part-time to drive three ottawa.ca/volunteering or call 3-1-1. provides links between the preservation mornings a week, two hours each morn- of historic places and practical strategies “Messiah” score. Info: 613-728-9657. ing, bringing child care providers and COMPLIMENTARY WELLNESS for sustainable, green conservation. Free their children to our Resource Centre in WORKSHOPS: Sitting on the Job, admission, 7 p.m. Ottawa Public Library CHORUS ECCLESIAE EVENTS. the Glebe. Call 613-233-1597 ex. 180, Thurs., Mar. 5, 6:10 p,m. — Stress Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St. Info: 613- Sun., Apr. 5: Concert: music for the lit- ex. 190 or ex. 200. Management for Successful Living, 230-8841 or www.heritageottawa.org. urgies of Holy Week in the Cloister of Glebe Report March 13, 2009 43

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Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group Glebe Community Centre 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2K2 Website: www.gnag.ca Tel: (613) 233-8713 or (613) 564-1058 email: [email protected] website:www.ottawa.ca

Meet Olympian GNAG Spring Soccer Kristina Groves

Register Now! Glebe Community Centre 175 Third Ave. go to www.gnag.ca and follow the prompts (at Lyon Street) March 25, 7pm registration closes Friday, April 17 2009

• GNAG soccer is a fun league for girls and boys together Kristina Groves, Olympic medallist and current World Cup leader, will deliver a free motivational • all coaching & refereeing is done by GNAG parents / students talk about what it takes to be a champion and • please volunteer at registration to help your child’s team achieve your dreams — no matter what they are.

She will also talk about her other passion, supporting Right to Play — an international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play to help children in some of the most disadvantaged Glamour in the Glebe areas of the world.

With a year to go before the 2010 Olympics, Groves is a heavy favourite to dominate in her Celebrate Women signature event, the 1,500-metre race. Free Admission at our 3nd Annual Jewellery Show This event will feature fun, glamorous and 'Be in the Band' Coffee House sophisticated Jewellery. Featuring 6 “Be in the Band” groups You will find something for every woman in at a special showcase night. your life including you! These bands will perform for families, friends, and fans and will have a chance Premier Viewing : to vie for a spot on-stage at Bluesfest ’09. Friday, May 8 at 6:30 PM Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Admission: $5.00 Saturday, May 9 Jewellery fashion show 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Free Admission Refreshments and cash-bar Free Admission All ages welcome (the event will be licensed for adults)