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Mary, Dave and Jim Robertson on tricycles in 1949 outside 162 Sunnyside. PHOTO FROM THE PHYLLIS AND DICK (ROBBIE) ROBERTSON COLLECTION COMMUNITY CALENDAR Mon. March 2, 19:00 Spring Flooding Presentations and Discussions. Old Town Hall Tues. March 3, 20:00 OSCA Programs online registration (summer camps) Wed. March 4, 12:00 DOFM – “The Russian Soul” John Dapaah, piano. Southminster Wed. March 4, 20:00 OSCA Programs online registration (Preschool, online 8PM Tues. March 3rd, 2015 Child, and Youth, After 4) in person Thurs. March 6, 20:00 OSCA Programs online registration (adult) 9AM Wed. March 4th, 2015 Sun. March 8, 15:00 Julie Nesrallah and harpist Caroline Léonardelli “Impressions de France”. Southminster Mon. March 9, 19:00 OOS Garden Club Meeting, “The Rock Garden”. Firehall OSCA presents Wed. March 11, 12:00 DOFM – “Doug Martin Trio”. Southminster 19+ Fri. Sat. March 13 & 14, Ottawa chamber choir Seventeen Voyces present 19:30 composer Hector Berlioz’s life. Southminster Sun. March 15, 15:30 Master Piano Recital Series - “German Landscapes”. Jean Saulnier, piano. Southminster Wed. March 18, 12:00 DOFM – “Voyage à Paris” Ghislaine Deschambault, mezzo-soprano; Pamela Reimer, Dance Party piano. Southminster Tues. March 24, 19:00 Public Information Session on Rehab. of Osborne, Saturday – 21:00 Ossington (Bank to Grosvenor), and Southern April 18 (Riverdale to Avenue). Firehall 8pm - 11:30pm Wed. March 25, 12:00 DOFM – “Duo Rideau: Dances and Legends” - The Firehall Catherine Donkin & Amelie Langlois, piano duo. Ashton Brewing Co. Southminster $25 tickets Wed. April 1, 12:00 DOFM – “Duo Arietis Showcase”. Southminster Tickets & Info at oldottawasouth.ca To add events or see the latest listings, go to the online calendar at www.oldottawasouth.ca Page 2 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

OOS Moose Re-Take Cup: Female Players and Sportsmanship Highlights of Championship By David Wylynko Montreal Canadiens of the 1950s, It was launched by former Capital Had the puck been raised? That’s an who made the Stanley Cup finals in Ward Counsellor , and infraction. “What do you think?” he Victory in our time. 10 consecutive years, winning six continued under the fine tutelage of asked everyone. The drought is over. The Old Ot- times. Counsellor . Players exchanged tentative stares. tawa South Moose are bringing the For the Moose, this is their third Why two overtime goals? Because The game was on the line. Time Capital Ward Cup trophy back to championship win, to add to three in a unique twist, referee Chernush- stood still. The rink fell silent. You the Fire Hall, winning the 8th an- crushing losses, all at the blades of enko declared a three-minute over- could have heard the ushers chatting nual one-day shinny tournament final the Hosers. Last year was a break-out time to break the tie. In previous in outer hallways of the arena, had January 31st in a breathtaking 8-6 year for Goal-Getters, who years, overtime victories were single- there been any. Teammates from both overtime victory against the Old Ot- won their first final in a 7-6 nail-biter goal victories, which often resulted sides flashed back in their minds to tawa East Hosers. against the Hosers. in combat of such vigour that bench- all those times, over all those games, It wasn’t easy. The Hosers’ compet- This year, the Hackers, clearing brawls, multi-game suspen- throughout their playing careers itive spirit and explosive speed nearly who round out the four-team annual sions, and fist-fights in the crowd when a referee’s call – good or bad forced the Moose to endure yet an- tournament, weren’t able to put to- became commonplace. No more. – decided whether a team would other heartbreaking defeat. In the fi- gether a full roster – contract disputes (Editor’s Note: I am unable to verify scream in triumph, or tumble to their nal, the Moose fell behind 4-1 before being what they are in this age of the previous two sentences, but leave knees in anguish. launching a dramatic comeback. But the high-priced athlete – but their it to the readers’ judgement.) “Previous goal under review,” said the Moose were never winning until manager Colin MacLean graciously In another twist, and a notable scorekeeper MacLean. And then, the they took the lead in overtime. provided scorekeeping services for departure from the tone set by NHL silence was broken by a gesture so The Hosers have made the final in the final. referees, Councillor Chernushenko indicative of ’s worldwide all eight years, winning four times. The tournament is a one-day decided to enforce the rules. Or at reputation for goodwill, and not so Their record is approaching the shinny contest of outdoor 4 on 4 least one rule in particular. In previ- well known reputation for fair play extraordinary accomplishment of the hockey with no goalies and no equip- ous years, teams were often sheepish- on the ice. “Goal,” said the Hoser’s ment, other than sticks and skates. ly unable to satisfy the requirement six-year veteran and captain, Andrew G! GLEBE PARENTS` G P that they have at least one female on Matsukubo. We are DAYCARE D C the ice at all times. Team managers Tie game. The Moose were still Please contact us at: EXPANDIN Offering high quality care since 1972 were seen making the same quiet alive. 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In 1999, with Modano tive female teams were already on on the roster, Stars’ forward Brett the ice that day. Finally, some of the Hull scored a triple-overtime goal in Moose’s younger male players came Game 6 against Buffalo that won it through, finding the team a pair of all. But his skate was in the crease, sisters, Elizabeth and Rebecca San- an infraction at the time. The outcry ford, at the last minute, with less than risked another US civil war. Finally, a day to go. The Hosers cut it even Matsukubo has put that controversy tighter, their manager John Dance to rest. Canada to the rescue again. proclaiming at game-time: “We In this year’s overtime, the Moose found ours only two hours ago.” caught their second wind, or at least The female players did all the half a wind. They were quick on the teams proud, though not without puck, aggressive in the attacking some exhaustion setting in. The zone, relentless on the back-check, Sanford sisters were on the ice for and praying the Hosers would finally the entirety of every game, while the tucker out. After much end to end Hosers had a spare. During the final action, a pair of goals brought shinny game, the female player rule started glory back to Old Ottawa South. to take its toll. At one point, one of After the final, the Sanford sisters the Sanfords found a rut in the ice – so integral to the win (indeed, the and tumbled. “I don’t think she’s get- Moose would’ve been disqualified ting up,” cautioned a male teammate. without them) – were beaming in In encouragement, another yelled the delight and promised to return next marathon refrain “Four more miles!” year. They even vowed to bring their She got up and played on, helping ce- other sister, following the tradition ment the Moose overtime victory. set by the trio of Olympic down- But overtime never would’ve hap- hill skiing sisters from Quebec, the pened without a tremendous show Dufour-Lapointes. Spares: the music of sportsmanship on the part of the of amateur hockey cathedrals nation- Hosers. Late in the final, the Moose wide. It’s one small step for women, drove deep and after much chaos but one giant leap for shinny. Cana- in front of the net, scored the tying dian team sensation Hayley goal. “6-6,” announced scorekeeper MacLean definitely. But wait. Ref- Continued on pg. 3 eree Chernushenko wasn’t so sure. THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 3

Congratulations to the Old Ottawa South Moose for winning the Capital Ward Cup for the third time! PHOTOS BY JOHN DANCE

Howe, winning twice in three cham- the tournament at the newly-minted No doubt that will all be on display Cont. from pg. 2 pionship appearances. outdoor ice at the renovated Lansd- again for the legions of fans and par- With Glebe as this year’s host, owne Park. But opposition was swift, ticipants in what has become another the tournament was played on the for fear the event would exhaust fans legendary local winter tradition, like Wickenheiser would be proud. outdoor winter ice surface at the St. and deplete attendance the next day ice sculpturing, dog-sledding, and In its eighth year, the Cup sur- James Tennis Club. The Club flooded at the Ottawa 67s game featuring top dodging snowplows. Long live the passes the World Hockey Association its courts as a temporary replace- NHL prospect Connor McDavid of games. of the 1970s as the longest-standing ment for the rink at the Mutchmor the Lake Erie Otters. rival to the NHL in nearly a century. yard across the street, where workers Next year, the tournament returns Like all hockey coaches, David The WHA lasted seven years, and finishing the school’s renovations are for its 9th annual edition to where Wylynko’s tenure overseeing the Old was also characterized by a two-team currently parking. Live music from a it all began eight years ago, Heron Ottawa South Moose has been spared grudge-match, with the Winnipeg band practicing in the warm-up hut Park. In the inaugural year, the tour- inglorious tarring and feathering Jets, led by Bobby Hull, winning provided the players with entertain- nament coincided with a winter festi- thanks solely to the outstanding per- three times and making five finals, ment throughout the afternoon. val featuring music, outdoor events, formances of the players. and the Houston Aeros, led by Gordie Some organizers wanted to host and, most importantly, decent coffee.

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LOCAL NEWS The Green Team is Cleaning Old Ottawa South this Spring! few hours on an upcoming Saturday adults and seniors are invited out for spring morning. a coffee, juice and treat. Vanessa Gallant and Dan Schwirtz The clean up date will be on are a delightful couple brimming a Saturday morning after we with infectious smiles and good will. guestimate that the snow has melted They will return to for and the ground has started to dry. their second annual spring clean The date is normally in late up. All users of Brewer Park - from April or early May. We will let you families with children, single seniors know when the time is right via the with dogs or community gardeners - OSCAR, the OSCA website and with are invited for a cuppa tea or coffee local posters. and to make a difference. A clean, green community is good for all of us. merchants “People enjoy benefit as shoppers linger longer in litter-free areas. Home owners ben- spending more time in efit as litter-free communities raise property values. A litter-free area public spaces whether also benefits from a lower crime rate. People enjoy spending more time in The New OOS Green Team (front row seated) Georgina Hunter, (back row it’s paddling on the public spaces whether it’s paddling L-R) Vanessa Gallant, Peter Wells, Dan Schwirtz and Catherine McLenagnan. on the Rideau, playing in the park, (Missing - Brian Tansey) PHOTO BY JAMES HUNTER Rideau, playing in or walking around town, when the the park, or walking streets are clean. Whatever your rea- By Georgina Hunter Peter and Brian have refined the son, please come and join us! art of making this community get to- around town, when the This spring the newly-formed Green gether fun. Neighbours, who’ve been Team is cleaning Old Ottawa South. secluded over the long, five-month streets are clean.” Endorsed by the OSCA Executive, Ottawa winter, come out and greet this volunteer team will remove each other, catch up on news while For the second year, I’ll be leading debris from green spaces, river shore, drinking coffee, and then branch off the litter-pick up on the Bank Street and even Bank Street. in groups to tidy sections of the park. section of OOS that runs between This six-member community team Parents arrive with their children to the bridges. Last year cigarette butts, will be responsible for sprucing up pass on the valuable lesson of volun- coffee cups, fast food containers and a section of OOS: Windsor Park, teerism and civic pride. children’s snack wrappers were col- Brewer Park, Bank St and the OOS The Rideau River shoreline clean lected by the garbage bag full. Teens, section of the Rideau River shoreline. up will be led by Catherine McLen- For the past 18 years, Peter Wells agnan and her team of canoeists. Bal- and Brian Tansey, have made Wind- ancing in a canoe in the cold spring sor Park sparkle. Thanks to the water, while bending over to scoop Lansdowne Development a “Windsor Pups” Facebook page, that up litter requires skill, warm water- posts the event to dog owners, vol- proof clothing and bravery. Calling Winning Call? unteers come in droves to rake, trim out all skilled paddlers! Catherine We called the city and said, ‘if you GMSSummerJan15.pdf 1 15-01-30 3:53 PM By Erin Scullion dead branches, and pick up litter. needs your help or your canoe for a guys keep this up for the next 10 It’s early days yet, but reaction to games, you’ll be killing Friday’s the opening of business.’” The city has since by some Old Ottawa South Bank modified the parking restrictions. Street business owners seems to be Karen LeRoy of Alta Vista veering in the direction of cautious Flowers says she hasn’t seen any optimism. negative or positive change in “Honestly, we haven’t see a her business but hopes to see a huge change in our business. But positive effect once the condos are it’s still hard to say,” says Kiel finished and occupied. Meyer, of Buttercream Bakery. Janine Adamyk of Janine “We do notice more people walk- Adamyk Bridal Couture says she ing by during the games, but we is happy with things so far. “The traffic seems busier down Bank C haven’t seen much of that business in our store.” Street, which gives us more vis- M “Still,” Meyer says, “it hasn’t ibility, always a good thing,” she Y had a negative impact. Once the says. “We’ve noticed an increase

CM condos are finished, we’ll see how in pedestrian traffic as well and are looking forward to spring and MY things go.” “It seems to be good to me,” summer when the foot traffic will CY says Eric Yardley of Yardley’s increase even more.” CMY Antiques. “A few people have said Adamyk thinks the new develop-

K it seems to be starting out slowly, ment will have a positive effect on but it won’t hurt. Once the condos Bank Street businesses generally. are finished, there’ll be an added Katherine Snow, an employee flow of new people coming into at the Mud Oven, agrees. “Having the area.” 2,000 or so more eyes seeing your Valerie MacIntosh of The business would, I think, have to Clothes Secret wasn’t impressed have some effect,” Snow says, al- with the initial parking régime the though game nights have definitely city imposed on the neighbour- had a negative impact. hood during game nights. “It was Lansdowne seems to be ahead, draconian. They cut out all parking but the game is not over. on Bank Street starting at noon. THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 5

THE OSCAR 260 Sunnyside Ave, Ottawa , K1S 0R7 www.oldottawasouth.ca/oscar NEXT DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 20 ISSN: 0715-5476 The OSCAR is published eleven times per year. Upcoming deadlines: [email protected] March 20 (April issue); April 10 (May issue); May 15 (June issue); June 12 (July/August issue); August 7 (September issue). Editor: Brendan McCoy [email protected] Layout and Design Editor: Bess Fraser Copy Editor: Michael Thibault To book an OSCAR ad Distribution Manager: Larry Ostler 613-327-9080 [email protected] call Gayle 730-1058 Business Manager: Susanne Ledbetter [email protected] [email protected] Advertising Manager: Gayle Weitzman 613-730-1058 [email protected] (not classy ads) The Old Firehall The OSCAR is printed by Winchester Print. 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The OSCAR Editorial Policy, WHAT’S THAT NUMBER? and Guidelines for Submissions, are available on the OSCA Website. Some articles may be posted on the OSCA Website. The OSCAR is Ottawa South Community Centre - The Old Firehall 247-4946 available online at www.oldottawasouth.ca. Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) 247-4872 - Sunnyside Branch 730-1082 FOR DISTRIBUTION INQUIRIES, , English Public Board Trustee 868-0515 call: 613-327-9080 or e-mail: [email protected] ([email protected]) The OSCAR thanks the following people who Kathy Ablett, Catholic Board Trustee 526-9512 Centretown Community Health Centre 233-5430 brought us to your door this month: ZONE A1: Kathy Krywicki (Coordinator), Mary Jo Lynch, Kim Barclay, Élie CUSA (Carleton U Students Association) 520-6688 Cantin Nantel, Wendy Robbins, Jim and Carrol Robb, Becky Sasaki, Kevin Graduate Students Association 520-6616 and Stephanie Williams, Christy Griffin. Community Liaison 520-3660 ZONE B1: Ross Imrie (Coordinator), the Gref- Innes family, the Fegan Mediation Centre 520-5765 family, the Montgomery family, Laurie Morrison, Susanne Ledbetter, Torin Athletics 520-4480 and Konstantine Assal. CITY HALL ZONE B2: Craig Piche (Coordinator), Pat Eakins, Hayley Atkinson, Leslie David Chernushenko, City Councillor 580-2487 Roston, Patrick Hinton, Lydia Oak, Sandra Garland, John Callan, Diana Carr. ([email protected]) ZONE C1: Laura Johnson (Coordinator), the Williams family, Josh Rahaman, Main Number (24 hrs) for all departments 3-1-1 Jesper Lindeberg, Declan and Darcy McCoy, Bruce Grant, and the Woroniuk- Community Police - non-emergencies 236-1222 Ryan family, Bryan and Anneka Dallin O’Grady, David Fisher. Emergencies only 9-1-1 ZONE C2: Craig Piche (Coordinator), Alan McCullough, Charles and Phillip Serious Crimes 230-6211 Kijek, Kit Jenkin, Michel and Christina Bridgeman, Anne Coyle, Melissa Ottawa Hydro 738-6400 Johnson. Streetlight Problems (burned out, always on, flickering) 3-1-1 ZONE D1: Mary Hill (Coordinator), Emily Keys, Ekin Kiziltan, Gail Stewart, Brewer Pool 247-4938 Gabe Teramura, Oliver and Claire Waddington, Adam Coplan, the Sprott Brewer Arena 247-4917 family. City of Ottawa web site - www.city.ottawa.on.ca ZONE D2: Janet Drysdale (Coordinator), the Adriaanse family, Gaia Chernushenko, Jacqueline Littlewood, the Rand family, Aidan and Willem Ray, the Stewart family, and Mary Hill. ZONE E1: Brian Tansey (Coordinator), Karen Wolfe and Curt Labond, Norah Hutchinson, Steve Adamson, the Sanger/O’Neil family, Robert Trotter. WHAT’S INSIDE ZONE E2: Mary-Ann and Jim Kent, Glen Elder and Lorraine Stewart, the Hunter family, the Brodkin-Haas family, Allan Paul, Christina Bradley, OSCA 6-9 Caroline Calvert, Larry Ostler, Chris Berry and Frida Kolster Berry. HISTORY 10-11 ZONE F1: Carol and Ferg O’Connor (Coordinator), Jenny O’Brien, the Stern family, Ellen Bailie, Paloma and Liliana Ruiz, Peter Kemp, Malachi Winter, POLITICAL 13-15 the Goutte family (Joshua, Leo and Alina), Walter and Robbie Engert. FILM 27 ZONE F2: Pierre Guevremont (Coordinator), Paulette Theriault, Ryan Zurakowski, Judy and Pierre Chamberland, Valerie Dancause, Mary Johnston, CARLETON SPORTS 31 the Walker Family, the Polkinghorne Family. LIBRARY 34-35 ZONE G: Larry Ostler (Coordinator), Cindy MacLoghlin, Bernard and Simon, Luke and Robin Eriksson, Gillian Hurd, Joanne Monaghan. AROUND TOWN 35 Echo Drive: Alex Bissel. MARKETPLACE 37 Bank Street-Ottawa South: Joan-Foster Jones, Tom Lawson, Paula Archer. CLASSY ADS 37 Bank Street-Glebe: Larry Ostler. Other: Maya. Page 6 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

CHRISTY’S CORNER Spring Programs and Summer Camps By Christy Savage, OSCA Bring your friends and spend two Executive Director Summer Camps memorable weeks with us as you We are very excited to be launching learn how to be a great counsellor. another successful year of Summer Happy (hopefully almost) Spring Camps here at the Firehall. We’ve Summer Camps 2015 Everyone! expanded our overall programming The following is a breakdown of all Spring program registration will be and have even added a number of our summer camps for 2015. We’re upon us in no time and we are excited new and exciting specialty camps. offering a large number of specialty to be launching a number of new and We’re excited for you to see what camps, new and old, as well as exciting programs as well as Summer 4-9 in September 2015 we have to offer. Additionally, we specialized and exciting programs for Camps. Don’t forget to look for our Participants will be exposed to both are launching a new program which all age groups. We’ve also partnered Spring Program guide in this month’s creative hand building and wheel we hold dear to our hearts. We’ve with the Ottawa Folklore Center this OSCAR, or check us out online at throwing. Decorating with colourful had a lot of wonderful children year to offer a series of music camps. oldottawasouth.ca. glazes will also be covered. Geared grow up in our programs who have Don’t forget: programs fill quickly, to both beginners and experienced returned as counsellors. We’d like Everything but the Kitchen Sink- especially Summer Camps, so be students. Includes mornings of to keep honouring the talent in our Entering JK or SK in September sure to note our registration dates and pottery instruction (9 a.m. – noon) community, and beyond, by investing 2015 register early!! and afternoons of recreational in you with our very own two week Let the good times roll with a long activities (swimming, cooking, ‘Counsellor in Training Program’. time Firehall favourite that has it all! Reminder: Call for candidates movies, and much more). Half day For your convenience camps are Our qualified staff lead your child on for OSCA’s Annual Volunteer option available. listed in the guide according to the an action packed summer adventure. recognition week # in which they occur. Children partake in a ton of engaging OSCA has an annual volunteer Specialty Camps activities including art, active games, recognition award and we’re Bike Camp Entering Grades 4-6 in Camp Week 1-June 29 – July 3 circle, stories, and outdoor play. calling on you for submissions. If September 2015 Monday – Friday (no camp July 1) Excursions to local parks, museums, you know of someone who makes What’s Cookin’? Entering Grades 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and other local attractions are also an exceptional contribution to 3-6 in September 2015 Camp Week 2-July 6 – July 10 included in each week’s schedule. the community please consider Paul Armstrong Basketball Camp Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 “EBTKS” offers a bit of everything nominating them for our annual Entering Grades 3 - 7 in September p.m. to make this summer memorable for award. All awards will be 2015 Camp Week 3-July 13 – July 17 your little one! presented in May at our AGM. Minecraft Camp July 27 – 31 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 For more information please go to (entering Gr. 5-7 in 2015 only). p.m. Campquest Camps- Entering oldottawasouth.ca/osca/volunteer- August 10 – 14 (entering Gr. 6-9 in Camp Week 4-July 20 – July 24 Grades 1 or 2 in September 2015 recognition. 2015 only) Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 If you are looking for the classic Nominations can be sent directly Powered Up Lego Camp Entering p.m. Firehall camp experience, you have to me [email protected]. Grades 3 and up in September 2015 Camp Week 5-July 27 –July 31 come to the right place! Campquest Please write a brief description of Dance in the City Entering Grades Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 offers participants fun activities such the person, full name and contact 1 - 3 in September 2015 p.m. as crafts, sports, cooking and active information for yourself and your Theatre Camp Entering Grades 1-3 Camp Week 6-August 4 – August 7 games, based on a different weekly nominee, and a brief couple of and 4-6 in September 2015 Tuesday – Friday (no camp August 3) theme. Whether it’s taking a dip at paragraphs outlining why you have 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Windsor Park or playing at Brewer chosen to nominate the candidate. Ottawa Folklore Centre Music Camp Week 7-August 10 – August field, your child will enjoy some Camps 14 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 great outings in our community. Egos and Icons party April 18th. OSCA and the Ottawa Folklore p.m. Campers also get to enjoy exciting Tickets are selling very quickly for Centre are thrilled to expand our Camp Week 8-August 17 – August weekly out-trips around the city with our Spring ‘Egos and Icons’ party. partnership in running quality music 21 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 our energetic and experienced camp Elvis? Prince? Meatloaf? Bjork? camps. Along with our annual guitar p.m. staff. MJ? Or Slash? Pick your favourite camps, this summer we will be Camp Week 9-August 24 – August icon from the beginning of time to introducing Jam Band, Ukulele Camp 28 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 Sunquest Specialty Camps- today and join us at the Firehall on and a Glee Club. Take a look at the p.m. Entering Grades 3, 4 or 5 in Saturday April 18th from 8:00 p.m.- descriptions below Camp Week 10-August 31 – September 2015 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more Camp Week 2-July 6-10 Guitar September 4 Monday – Friday 9:00 Sunquest Camps are a series of information go to oldottawasouth. Camp (Entering Gr. 3 – 7 in Sept. a.m. – 4:00 p.m. specialty themed day camps aimed ca or check us out on Facebook: 2015) Camp Week 10-August 31 – at offering a focused experience facebook.com/oldottsouth. Camp Week 4-July 20-24 Ukulele September 4 Monday – Friday 9:00 for your child. Each week features Camp (Entering Gr. 2 – 7 in Sept. a.m. – 4:00 p.m. a variety of out trips and activities Spring Program registration dates 2015) surrounding the themes with a focus (includes Summer Camps) Camp Week 5-July 27-31 Jam Band New Counsellor in Training (CIT) on fun and exploration. Sunquest Important! Please note the (Entering Gr. 5 – 9 in Sept. 2015) Program camps being offered are: H2O following updated registration dates: Camp Week 7-August 10-14 Glee Do you want to learn how to be Camp, Eco Camp, SPORTS!, Out Club (Entering Gr. 3 – 6 in Sept. a successful and strong counsellor? and About, Boys Only, Girls Only, Summer Camps 2015) For those of you who grew up in Sunquest United: Summer Wrap Online: Opens Tuesday, March 3rd, Camp Week 8-August 17-21 Guitar OOS or took Firehall programs as 8:00 p.m. Camp (Entering Gr. 3 – 7 in Sept. a child, and, for those of you who Youth Specialty Camps- Entering In-Person: Opens Wednesday, March 2015) want to gain valuable experience and Grades 6, 7, 8 or 9 in September 4th, 9:00 a.m. skills that will serve you well in any 2015 Preschool, Child, and Youth job, OSCA’s Counsellor in Training Youth Camps are a series of Programs and After 4 (2015/2016) Want to join the Program is all about teaching young, themed camps run by Firehall staff Online: Opens Wednesday, March 4th, responsible individuals what it means for campers entering Grades 6 - 9 in OSCA Board? 8:00 p.m. to work with children. The focus September 2015. Youth Camps being In-Person: Opens Thursday, March will be on training modules and offered are: H2O Camp, Camping Contact the Nominations 5th, 9:00 a.m. scenarios, safety and security, group Camp, Gaming Camp, Excellent Adult Programs Committee Chair, Matt management and gaining important Adventure, Girlz Krew, Boyz Online: Opens Thursday, March 5th, Hart, at nominations@ hands on experience in all the above. Krew, Youth Camp United 8:00 p.m. You’ll also become certified in First oldottawasouth.ca In-Person: Opens Friday, March 6th, Aid/CPR and AODA. Pottery Camps- Entering grades 9:00 a.m. THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 7

OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Looking Forward To Spring! By Linda Hancock, than happy to enter into discussions mainly due to our hardworking Board OSCA President with other local businesses as to how and Committee members along with we can help them achieve their goals our very capable staff, and I want to while providing some new and in- thank all involved. As another comes to a novative programming in Old Ottawa In order to deal with our financial close, I have, yet again, been reflect- South. So, business owners, all you challenges and to achieve our vi- ing on what a great community we have to do is ask and we are happy to sion and long-term goals, OSCA live in. As winter winds down, I am set up a meeting with you. continues to fine-tune our operations looking forward to seeing many of The majority of OSCA’s revenues to be as efficient and effective as you out and about. Our “front porch OSCA Board you must be an OSCA and expenses are related to the pro- we can be. As I have mentioned in community” will come back to life member. If you wish to stand for grams and activities we offer within previous columns, we now have 5 and I am looking forward to the election to become a Board member Old Ottawa South. For those who core committees – Communications, spring! you must also have signed up as a have followed my columns, you will Special Events, Planning & Zoning, Over the past months, OSCA has member at least three months before know that we have faced some fairly Program and Traffic & Safety. We are been hard at work in so many differ- the AGM. To become a member visit significant financial challenges in the in the process of setting up a 6th – our ent areas. Our Programs are going www.oldottawasouth.ca past 3 years. As a result of cutbacks Finance Committee. We are always well – our very capable volunteers by the City of Ottawa, OSCA has looking for volunteers to assist us in and staff have put together some OSCA supports Every Leaf Counts had to be proactive and innovative in these areas and others. If you have a great spring and summer program- Lastly, the OSCA Board has been what we do – all to maintain service desire to get involved, please contact ming. We’re excited to be offering very impressed by the Every Leaf delivery standards and program us! If you would like to know more more music related camps as a result Counts Campaign in support of the delivery levels in our community. We before you commit, please plan on of expanding our partnership with the Hopewell school yard. Congratula- have come through a difficult time – attending our Annual General Meet- Ottawa Folklore Centre. We are more tions to Erik van der Torre and all ing. This year’s AGM will be held on others who have been leading the Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 from 7:30 charge on this. At our last Board pm to 9:30 pm at the Firehall. This meeting, there was unanimous sup- OSCA PROGRAM REGISTRATION is an opportunity for you to learn a port for the campaign and, as such, bit more about what OSCA is up to we confirmed that we would provide and to elect the new OSCA Board a donation of $10,000. By the time, ------members for 2015-16. A wine and OSCA Spring and Summer Registration Dates this issue of the OSCAR arrives at cheese reception will be held after your front door, we hope that the March 3: Summer camps. the meeting to provide an opportunity Every Leaf Counts Campaign will March 4: Preschool, child and youth, After 4. for you to meet your neighbours and be able to report that the school yard Board members. project will begin this summer! March 5: Adult programs. Note: If you wish to vote for the

Online registration starts at 8:00 pm, in-person registration the next day at 9:00 am. Look for the Registration Guide in this OSCAR, or Online at www.oldottawasouth.ca. Thanks to OSCAR’s Please ensure that you have completed a family profile prior to registration. You can create your family profile and register at www.oldottawasouth.ca. many volunteer writers and distributors for helping get the news Official Notice Of The OSCA to you! Annual General Meeting The OSCAR is a self-supporting newspaper, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 paid for entirely by advertising, and reliant on volunteer contributors and distributors. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Thanks to the Dairy Queen for Michael Jenkin Hall The Old Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue contributing to our community through its support of the many This is an opportunity for you to turn out and hear what is going on in your community, & elect the new OSCA Board for 2015-16. A wine and OSCAR volunteers. cheese reception will be held after the meeting.

Note: • To vote for the OSCA Board you must be an OSCA member. • To stand for election to become a Board Member you must also have signed up as a member at least three months before the AGM. • To become a member visit www.oldottawasouth.ca • Memberships are created via OSCA’s online registration system. Step #1, create a “Profile”. Step #2, Log in to your profile. Step #3, Click the “Register” icon. Step #4, From the list of programs available for registration. Select “OSCA Special Events and Membership” Dairy Queen, 1272 Bank Street 738-7146 Page 8 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

PLANNING Infill Zoning By-law Amendment Proposal II F.A.Q The City of Ottawa is introducing • Bigger back yards. The rear new zoning regulations for residen- yard setback is now related to the Zones Current Limit New Limit tial infill development in established height of the building. One meter neighbourhoods inside the . of back yard must be provided for R1 - R2 11m 9m each meter of building height. For F.A.Q. deep lots, the rule is based on a R1 - R2 9.5m 9m (adapted from the city’s website) percentage. In addition, buildings with 3 - 8 dwelling units will need R3 11m 10m 1. Where do the new rules apply? to provide 15m2 of at-grade ame- nity space per dwelling unit. R4 14.5 or 15m 13.5m There are new zoning regulations re- • Side yard setbacks. No change. lated to rear yard setbacks and build- The total minimum sideyard ing height that apply to all R1, R2, setback remains 1.8m, though one • Balconies and decks. To enhance Committee, is April 14, 2015. R3 and R4 residential zones inside side must now be at least 1.2m. the privacy of neighbouring back the Greenbelt. Some of the new rules • Lower building heights. The yards, balconies are prevented 4.Where to find additional infor- are tailored to the Mature Neighbour- permitted building height is being from projecting into the minimum mation or provide comments? hoods (most central), others to Outer reduced in most residential zones. required side and rear yards. A Ottawa.ca/devapps Urban Neighbourhoods. Houses in • Roof top Patios and Roof top ac- rear yard deck can be built up to Ottawa.ca/Infill II or contact Old Ottawa South have one of these cess. The access must not exceed a maximum of 60cm from the Steve Gauthier, Planner four residential zones, depanding on 3m in height, above the maximum ground. Policy Development & your area in the neighbourhood. allowable height, and not be larger Urban Design Branch than 7m2. The patiofence and/or 3. What are the Timelines and 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th floor 2. What are the changes that are access building must be setback a Approval Authority? Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 common to all areas? minimum of 1.5m from any exte- 613-580 2424 ext. 27889 rior wall. The date the application will be considered by the City’s Planning [email protected]

OSCA’s Planning Committee Responds to the Infill II Zoning Proposal By Anna Cuylits, Co-Chair • Infill I determines front yard many examples of this. the four groups of stakeholders (plan- OSCA Planning Committee setbacks, parking, hard/soft Therefore the OSCA Planning ners, politicians, developers, commu- landscaping ratios by means of a Committee has responded to the pres- nities) to bring the diverse objectives streetscape analysis. ent Infill II proposal with the request together, as we did with the Infill I OSCA’s Planning Committee, for- • Infill II will determine building to the Planning Department (Planners proposal. merly OSWatch, has concerned itself height, rear-/side yard setbacks Steve Gauthier and Alain Miguelez) OSCA’s Planning Committee with the developing infill by-laws and projections. to revise the current building height works together with other Com- since 2012 and before, because they OSCA’s Planning Committee is definition. To revise it in a way that munity Associations, especially as a are intended to regulate the character concerned that the maximum height would no longer allow for three member of the Federation of Citi- of low-rise residential development limits in the current Infill II By- storey flat roofed houses in streets zen Associations (FCA). This col- in order to reflect the established law proposal favors flat roofs over that are characterised by two storey laboration has improved our work- character in the “Mature Neighbour- sloped roofs and that this will allow sloped roofed houses. This would ing relationship with the Planning hood Overlay”. for greater building mass of the flat be done by means of a streetscape Department, but our hard work needs The Infill By-laws differenti- roofed developments than for the analysis. to continue towards infill zoning ate between Infill I (passed by City sloped roof development, and thus Furthermore, we have suggested amendments that will effectively Council April 2014) and Infill II (to flat roofed infill housing will be -fa that the Planning Department again reflect the established character in be considered by the City’s Planning voured by developers. We already see uses a collaborative approach with mature neighbourhoods. Committee, April 14, 2015).

Echo Drive Safety Enhancements By Kathy Krywicki CA), a question was raised about discuss these concerns. If you have Kathy Krywicki is a member of the possible safety improvements for thoughts to share on the safe use of OSCA Traffic & Safety Committee. At the annual general meeting this Echo Drive. Echo Drive by cars, bicycles, and past November of the Old Ottawa The OSCA Traffic & Safety Com- pedestrians, please get in touch at East Community Association (OOE- mittee has met with OOECA to [email protected].

Airport Parkway / Lester Rd Widening Environmental Assessment By Brendan McCoy 4 lanes divided hwy between Hunt Airport and Hunt Club. O-Train (now renamed Trillium Line) Club and Brookfield. - Completion envisioned for is also planned to run parallel to the The First Open House for this study - Completion is envisioned for 2026-2031 timeframe, projected cost Ariport Parkway from Greenboro was held January 27. There is con- 2019, Projected Cost: 31m$. 36m$. to Bowesville Rd (which is south of cern that the road widening would Stage 2: Expand Lester Rd to 4 the Airport and within a few kms of send more traffic down Bronson, and lanes between Bank St and the Air- End-End project cost = 80m$ Riverside South) where a huge park then cause cut through traffic in Old port Parkway. (These costs are rough estimates and ride lot will be built. We are told Ottawa South and the Glebe. This - Completion envisioned for from 2013. The current EA will the earliest this could be completed is would be a 3 stage project. 2020-2025 timeframe, Projected provide more detailed costing which 2023 and the estimated cost is 99m$. Cost: 13m$. usually turns out to be higher than The display boards shown at the Stage 1: Expand Airport parkway to Stage 3: Expand Airport parkway these rough estimates). open house can be see at http://www. to 4 lanes divided hwy between the Meanwhile an extension of the ottawa.ca/airportparkway

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TRAFFIC, PARKING, SAFETY, AND TRANSPORTATION Taking Care of Business and Thinking Ahead By Winnie Pietrykowski On-going topics include: there are three larger projects that are we support public transit projects that • Lansdowne Transportation Man- looming large on our list of concerns: reduce the number of cars headed Since our last article in OSCAR’s agement Operations Committee • O-Train (Trillium Line) exten- downtown, mitigate existing traffic November 2014 edition, the OSCA • Addressing OOS Traffic Recom- sion to Riverside South (and spur congestion and contribute to the re- Traffic & Safety Committee has mendations (from 2013) to the Airport) duction of greenhouse gases? (Elec- continued to meet monthly, represent • Sunnyside Traffic Calming & • Airport Parkway/Lester Rd Wid- tric transit offers a way to reduce the OOS at Lansdowne’s Transportation Greening Project (West of Bank) ening impact of transportation even when Management Operations Committee, • Riverdale & Area Traffic Study • Province of Ontario consultations fossil fuels power the grid). meet with City officials (yes another (Sunnyside East of Bank), now on Urban Speed Limit reductions Our committee is very interested walkabout in January 2015) and host included in the 2015 City Budget in the broader issue of promoting discussions with residents on issues • Ottawa Safer Roads Program Why are these projects of particular hybrid/electric public transit such specific to the streets on which they • Cycling/Pedes- interest to us? Some of the questions as LRT as an alternative to widen- live (Aylmer, Willard). trian Improvements raised at public consultations to date ing highways and encouraging more Although the work of the Commit- • Main Street Renewal Working include: congestion in OOS. There is an op- tee continues to be driven by recom- Group (monitoring its impact on What is the utility of delivering portunity here to advocate significant mendations endorsed by OSCA in OOS) an increase of cars onto Bronson public investment to the Trillium September 2013, we are beginning to Avenue that is already at full capacity Line and to highlight our commit- plan for 2015-2016 and look forward On the horizon, there are a number especially in the section north of the ment to reducing harmful emissions to your feedback, either in written of events and citywide projects that canal? Although the airport parkway into the environment (and into our format or at our monthly meetings, have been identified as important to expansion will reduce congestion and neighbourhood). It would seem that the first Tuesday of every month at our on-going effectiveness: increase capacity for traffic headed to this kind of commitment goes hand- the Firehall beginning at 6:45 p.m. • Thursday, May 7th, from 7:00 – Heron Rd/Riverside Dr/Carleton U, it in-hand with the province’s policy to On both January 6th and February 9:00 p.m. the Glebe Community is not likely to be of any help to traf- intensify residential development in 3rd a significant portion of our month- Association is hosting an Open fic destined to downtown/417 West/ urban centres. ly meetings was dedicated to specific House Information Night on Carling Ave. Recently, the Ontario government traffic & safety issues on Aylmer Lansdowne traffic matters. OOS The City is extending the O-Train announced a step towards making and also Willard (near Sunnyside and OOE are invited to partici- to Riverside south and potentially to our streets safer by beginning con- Avenue). It is clear that increased pate. the airport by 2023. Does doubling sultations with municipalities about traffic is having an impact in OOS • In the Spring, our councillor Da- the capacity on a parallel roadway lowering the default speed limit and residents are interested in explor- vid Chernushenko and the City (Airport Parkway) just prior to the on residential streets and in school ing options that might reduce speed, would like to launch new cycling transit expansion make financial and zones. We heartily welcome this address hotspots, and improve safety signage, plus sharrow lane mark- environmental sense? initiative! features for pedestrians, cyclists and ings, for the Would it not make more sense Please, do not hesitate to comment drivers. Residents from both these (yes, newly created signage after to invest initially in extending and or to get in touch with us at traffic@ open meetings have stepped forward much feedback that what is there expanding the O-Train? Shouldn’t oldottawasouth.ca to solicit input from their neighbours, now, doesn’t work) in collabora- research the issues, develop recom- tion with the Safer Roads Pro- mendations and work in collabora- gram (think safety blitz, handouts tion with the OSCA Traffic & Safety and education initiatives), the Full Service Real Estate Committee. neighbouring community asso- If you have traffic & safety issues ciations and businesses that affect your block and wider, • Promoting more proactive and Barry please do not hesitate to let us know. consistent bylaw enforcement, The Traffic & Safety Committee is targeting particular hotspots preparing its strategic plan in an- • Developing an OOS cycling plan Humphrey Sales Representative ticipation of OSCA’s AGM in May – a champion is needed to lead 2015. In March and April we will this thrust be creating a list of topics that need • Volunteers to help “green” and/ PROFESSIONAL SERVICE to be addressed in 2015-2016. Once or adopt existing public gardens DOESN’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE! this list is compiled, the hard work to help calm traffic, identify the of identifying priorities will begin. entry & exit points of OOS and If you have a topic or project that is express pride in our community Listing Selling close to your heart and mind, and you at large have the interest & energy to “run” • Develop Echo Drive safety & with it, let us know. There are ways pedestrian enhancements to to work within the framework of the complement changes at Clegg, Traffic & Safety committee that are Echo and Colonel By Driveway % % flexible and innovative. If you simply 1 2 want to bring an issue to our atten- As one of our committee members tion, we welcome your feedback. so eloquently described, the work of By Tuesday, April 7th we will have the Traffic & Safety Committee oc- a proposed strategic plan for 2015- curs in layers fanning out from com- 2016. You are welcome to join us at munity to neighbouring communities, the Firehall if you are interested in a to the City, and to the Province. It is preview. incumbent on us to keep the bigger picture in mind. Having said this, 613.230.8888

Public Information Session 613.296.6060 Direct On the Rehab of Osborne, Ossington (Bank to Grosvenor), [email protected] and Southern (Riverdale to Avenue). Project includes the rehabilitation/replacement of the watermains, www.BarryHumphrey.ca sewers, plus new curbs, sidewalks and road resurfacing. Tuesday, March 24 19:00 – 21:00 At the Firehall 30 Years of Experience and Knowledge Page 10 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

Memories of Ottawa South

The Robertson family on the steps of their neighbour’s house, 160 Sunnyside, Dave Roberson heading to the ski bus to Camp Fortune in 1957. By this in 1950. They lived at 162 Sunnyside. time his family lived at 105 Fentiman. PHOTOS FROM THE PHYLLIS AND DICK (ROBBIE) ROBERTSON COLLECTION By Jim Robertson to come twice a week to the families adults. I have to admit the hill on ians immigrated to Canada with some that still had ice-box fridges. There Sunnyside, between Bellwood and arriving in Ottawa. Frequently one Our family lived in Ottawa South weren’t many, but I guess enough Fairbairn, isn’t as steep now as it family would come first, buy a house during the 1940’s, 50’s and early to make a living for the ice-man. By seemed then. and find a job. Then other relatives 60’s. As I have become old, so has then the milk and bread delivers had The busy street corners had “pa- would come over and join them in Ottawa South become “Old” Ottawa switched to motorized delivery. trols” assigned to them. These were the house until they saved enough to South. The neighbourhood had lots of kids students who were responsible (to the buy a house for themselves. At times Phyllis and Dick Robertson, my our own ages and most of us knew extent a youngster can be responsible I think we 2 or 3 families living a parents, moved from McLeod Street each other. My sister, brother and for his peers) to see them across the couple doors down from us Fentiman to 162 Sunnyside in 1943, after my I all seemed to find friends within intersections safely. At Sunnyside using it as a “launching pad” to living sister Mary was born. My brother a one or two block area. As I got a and Bank there were usually three in Canada. There were a few younger Dave came along in 1944, and I little older my friendships expanded patrols on duty. My brother Dave was kids in the house at times, but we made my appearance in 1947. to include kids from Rideau Gardens one of the crossing patrols at Bank didn’t mix much due to language dif- I don’t remember much about and the west side of Bank St. and Sunnyside, while I looked after ficulties. Sunnyside, except from my father’s I seem to recall on a somewhat the corner of Sunnyside and River- Dave and I both had paper routes, pictures, as I was too young, but I do regular basis there was a “rec” night dale for most of a school term. a typical “job” for young boys at remember our bread and milk was at Hopewell Public School on Friday Mum was active in the Home and the time. Dave had a route deliver- delivered by horse drawn “wagons”. evenings in the “Home Ec” room to School Association, serving as Presi- ing the Globe and Mail for a little The excitement one day was that the keep the kids entertained with crafts dent in the mid-50’s. She retained a over a year. I earned my spending milk wagon horse had collapsed and and out of trouble. I vaguely recall connection to Hopewell by being a money, and savings, for three years died at what was then the end of Sun- various types of art work, bingo volunteer in the library between 1972 with a morning Montreal Gazette nyside, just beyond Bristol. games and bringing home handmade and 1992. Mum as well volunteered paper route that covered the east half In 1950 we moved from Sunnyside fired clay figures. at the museum of Nature, from 1977 of Ottawa South, from Bank Street to 105 Fentiman in the winter with We all started at Hopewell Public for many years leading education Bridge to and east to Dad moving many smaller household School in four year old kindergarten. tours for visiting school groups some the River. I can still mentally deliver items by toboggan. We walked to school on our own, of which were likely from Hopewell. the 40-50 papers to the houses today. For a few years, the ice truck used no school buses or accompanying Mum and Dad were both very active Not only was money earned every with Trinity Anglican Church at Bank week important, but the Christmas and Cameron. tips represented a lot of money to They were also keen square danc- young boys. ers. They and other couples from Windsor Park played a large part the neighbourhood (the Bonds and in our lives during all seasons. The the Wagdins amongst others) used area closest to Riverdale had a small to dance at what is now the Mario green shack with a basic children’s Uomo Italy clothing store just across playground and a hill for sliding Billings Bridge. in the winter; the area by what is My one and only (thank goodness) now known as Garrett Place, had a singing solo was in one of Noreen baseball diamond and an outdoor rink Braithwaite’s early puppet shows. with the a concrete block building Her puppetry prowess survived my used as a change room for the skating contribution and Noreen went on to rink. be well known in the world of pup- The ice rink was used primarily for pets. She had her own TV show for a shinny, but we played in an outdoor number of years and instigated, and hockey league in the evenings. We is still heavily involved in, Puppets- didn’t notice the cold but I am sure Up that is held annually in Almonte. the coaches and parents did. There The Braithwaites lived at the was non-hockey time for general southern end of Willard Ave. Nor- skating as well. There was a winter een’s brother Steven is a wonderful carnival for several years at Windsor artist with some of his glass sculpture involving costumes and games. I am works on display outside City Hall not sure who organized it. as well his children’s playground in The baseball diamond was used for Strathcona Park. His brother John was an excellent cabinet maker. In the 50’s, a large number of Ital- Continued on pg. 11 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 11

Mary Robertson on a tricycle in 1946 outside 162 Sunnyside. Jim Robertson and an unidentfied friend in carriages alongside the canal in 1949.

Dave and I both worked there as spend our candy money (three black- I was leaving the comfort zone and Continued from pg. 10 lifeguards and other assorted jobs. balls for a penny). heading into Ottawa East; now it too John McCombie, a serious when While there have been some (con- is “Old” Ottawa East, just like me. Little League, our coach being Mr required, but otherwise fun lov- troversial) residential infills, there Grimes, our bread delivery man. ing police detective supervised the haven’t been as many as in some Jim Robertson, as the article high- Looking at Windsor Park today, the guards and the beach in general. areas of the city. lights, lived in Ottawa South from sliding hill is still there and in use. There was an annual Aquatic Show In 1963, we moved to Rideau 1947 until 1963 when his family The “forest” we used to play in along on a Sunday afternoon in August Gardens: 62 Glencairn Ave, which I moved to Rideau Gardens. After a ca- the river towards Belmont is gone. “starring” the swimming instructors see is not designated as being in Old reer that saw him living in Calgary, Also long gone are the 4-5 “commu- and the life guards. The lawn was Ottawa South. I never felt I had left Winnipeg, Ottawa again, Edmonton nity gardens” that were in a low area always packed with viewers who the neighbourhood, but I guess a line and Toronto, he is now retired and towards Belmont. Dad had a garden had come to swim, but also to enjoy has to be drawn somewhere. When living in the Bank Street/Hunt Club there in which he grew enough veg- the show. We enjoyed the shows I crossed Main street, then I felt like Road area. etables to last us most of the winter, as young kids and then went on to which he stored in the cold-cellar become performers. (the former coal bin) in the basement. It was a wonderful welcoming dianeandjen.com There were a couple of docks on place for all who worked there and the river on Rideau River Drive be- for people who came from across 105 BELLWOOD AVE 472 SUNNYSIDE AVE 45 MARLOWE CR tween Belmont and Fentiman where the city to swim. Paul Martin Senior, Old Ottawa South semi Old Ottawa South detached detached we sometimes fished and played. One the then Minister of External Affairs was a “private” dock from which we would come by from time to time as were chased more than once, but the would Paul Hellyer the Defence Min- other seemed not to be claimed by ister. Mr Hellyer lived about 2 blocks anyone. One morning I was down from Brighton. We are still in contact there fishing and hooked a catfish. with some who worked there with us. The whiskers scared me so much Mike Hooper, lifeguard, and Florian Elliott, swimming instructor, later that I walked home with the fish on NEW LISTING! the hook and asked Dad to take it off married and raised a great family of four kids. Renovated, with gourmet kitchen! Architecturally distinct home! Sunny 3 bdrm. Dream location! the hook. Normally we just caught Listed at $529,900 Listed at $895,000 Listed at $675,000 sunfish. When we did finally get a car (a It was not unheard of for the spring ‘47 Buick that was well along in years) Dad had it serviced at Cutt’s 12 LETCHWORTH RD 60 ELLIOT AVE flood on Belmont to almost reach Old Ottawa East detached Old Ottawa East detached Bristol. Motors who had a large indoor garage at Bank and Chesley where MORE GREAT Brighton Beach was a great place LISTINGS! to spend the summers. Brighton was Bond’s Decor is now. It was a family operated garage. Three Cutts brothers NEW LISTING run as a non-profit organization with 141 SOMERSET ST W, #1004 its board of directors being local were involved, if my memory serves Golden Triangle condo me right – Charlie, David, and Alan, Bright 2 bdrm, 2 bath! people. Dad was on the board for a Listed at $274,900 number of years. later Garry one of the sons joined them. At some point they moved the 119 PERCY ST It was the only beach in the city JUST SOLD! Centretown semi with rafts, six of them, to swim to, a service centre to the SE corner of Urban living at its best! Billings Bridge. Picturesque & completely reno’d! Spacious, one of a kind home! Listed at $499,900 long dock from which to take a long Listed at $799,900 Listed at $649,900 running dive, plus a diving board. Physically I don’t see a great num- ber of changes in the overall area, yes The bottom inside the boomed-in See more listings online at shallow area was sandy; the sand Shoppers Drugmart certainly made a dianeandjen.com coming via dump truck loads. All statement with its store at Sunnyside, three of us took swimming lessons the Perley Home moved to Elmvale TOP 1% Acres with a modern retirement [email protected] Brokers at Brighton. Swimming classes were #200 –1335 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8N8 Diane Allingham & run by Millie Cox and a staff of in- home replacing it on Aylmer Ave. Jennifer Stewart structors under the Red Cross award The redevelopment of the convent 613-725-1171 system: Beginners, Junior, Interme- and its grounds on Echo Drive was diate and Senior. Royal Life Saving significant. The Sunnyside Firehall became the community centre we Society sessions were held for the make your way home Bronze medallion and the Award of never had. 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LIVES LIVED A Remembrance of Peter Hecht interesting, adventurous, and and argued and mused about cal questions - “What is the fun-loving person. anything and everything. meaning of life?” “Why am What struck me first about Peter moved to Halifax and I here” and eventually “Who Peter was his keen intellect. from there to Edmonton. am I?” He was probably the smart- There he met Lily and they It was in searching for est guy I ever met. He had got married and then Julian such deeper meaning to life an encyclopedic knowledge arrived. They moved to that he found his way to the of an incredibly varied range Cornwall and a tiny little Sunnyside Wesleyan Church of subjects from ecology to girl called Christina joined a number of years ago. He biology, photography, geol- the family. And all the time would often visit us on his ogy, literature and art. And as we kept in touch via, what way home from church and all of you are well aware, he today, the cool people call seemed truly happy with the was never shy about sharing snail-mail and with telephone fellowship and the faith that his knowledge! It was great calls and the occasional he had found there. In time, fun to travel around the wilds visit. Imagine our surprise he made a commitment to of Borneo with someone and delight when Peter and God and was baptized. For who could give you the Latin family finally moved to Ot- a time, he once again ap- names for all the plants and tawa in 1983. They bought a peared outwardly to be happy animals you saw, and then house on Grove Avenue, just and fulfilled. But those of identify the rocks and miner- a few blocks from our house us close to him knew that als you came across. What on Sunnyside. Peter was a he remained a tortured soul. a mind. It was never still – doting father to Julian and Eventually, the questioning Peter during a visit to Japan in 2008. always looking for more and Christina whom he adored. started again in earnest. This PHOTO BY JULIAN HECHT more information. He threw himself eagerly time it seemed focused on Peter loved to joke around into community affairs, “Who am I?” (Last month Michael Jenkin miles or so away, at the and was especially fond of including a ten year stint as In the last year of his life, wrote about the life of Peter National Park Headquar- puns - oh, those puns, terrible Editor of OSCAR, for which Peter and I lost touch for the Hecht, a former OSCAR Edi- ters on the slopes of Mount puns - many of them real he received the Whitton first time since we met 42 tor and long-time resident of Kinabalu. To relieve his groaners - but all delivered Award. years ago. It is a fact I will Old Ottawa South who died loneliness, retain his sanity with a wry smile or a hearty As good friends will always regret. But Peter was in November. This was the and stock up on provisions, laugh. One of his most unfor- sometimes do, we took occa- on a journey of self-discov- obituary at his funeral. he became a regular weekend gettable plays on words was sional holidays together - Las ery, a journey that he seemed - The Editor) visitor to our house, riding our favourite Chinese bakery Vegas, Utah, Death Valley, unable to share with people his motorcycle down that – Wee Phat Soon. southern Florida, but espe- from his past. He distanced By Lynne Myers steep winding, unpaved road. I am sure no one will cially New Hampshire. Every himself from family and One weekend he arrived a be surprised when I say fall for the last ten years, from old friends. He made I first met Peter 42 years ago little late. Looking battered that Peter was an inveter- the four of us would head to new “friends”, started down this July, when Davis and I and bruised. Apparently, he ate questioner. He never New Hampshire. Davis and a different path, once again stepped off an airplane onto was thrown off his motor- accepted anything at face Lily and I loved to hike in looking for answers. From the steamy tarmac at Kota cycle when he ran over a value. He had an insatiable, the beautiful White Moun- what I know of that journey, Kinabalu Airport in Borneo. rather large python which almost childlike curiosity tains. Peter – he loved to take he felt that he had finally dis- We were just starting off on was sleeping off a big meal about - well - everything. photographs. I think you can covered who he was meant our grand adventure with stretched right across the “Why does this.., How could see where this is heading! to be. I wished him well and CUSO and Peter, a fellow road. Even Peter had to laugh it..., What would happen We forever had to wait along hoped that he would finally CUSO volunteer was there at the improbability of such if.... Who says that....Why the trail for the photographer find the peace of mind which to greet us. We smiled, said an event befalling anyone can’t we.....?” It was both his to catch up with the hikers. he was seeking. At the same hello as we shook hands, else – ever. We figured he strength and his weakness. But wait we did, because time it was heartbreaking to and as they say, “The rest is could eat out on that story for Sometimes his questions that is what friends do. And, watch his emotional, social, history.” What became a life- years to come. And, obvi- made us groan; more often of course, we all enjoyed psychological, and physical long friendship had begun. ously the story has passed the they made us think. In either the photos he had stopped to deterioration. We lived in Tanjong test of time – I still remember case, you could not help but take. He was a good pho- Unfortunately, before Aru, a suburb of the capi- it vividly. love him for his quirkiness tographer and I think that Peter could finish this latest tal city, while Peter lived Our growing friendship and his inquisitiveness. I am between them, Peter and journey, cancer struck and and worked, literally, in was solidified over our time pretty sure he is, right now, Davis have the world’s larg- snatched him away from us. the middle of nowhere, 40 in Borneo as we shared having a serious discussion est collection of photos of One of the last of his ques- laughs, swapped sto- with God as to why He did New Hampshire fungi! When tions that Peter and I ever ries, went to the beach things the way he did. “Did not hiking/photographing, we discussed arose shortly after and gathered with the the Earth really have to be would spend our evenings the death of his mother. He other volunteers for this shape? Why did you give playing euchre and drink- wondered, and was very BBQs. You would man dominion over the Earth ing wine – again with lots of concerned about, what hap- be surprised at how when we all know that ants laughter and good-natured pens to a person’s thoughts good BBQed monitor are so much smarter?” and teasing back and forth. and ideas after they die. lizard tastes. We took “The giraffe – what were you In more recent years, Well, dear friend, I am sure holidays together and thinking?” Peter’s lifelong battle with that you now finally know explored remote parts When our days as volun- depression grew increasingly the answer to that, and all of Borneo, seeing teers in Borneo came to an difficult and obvious. Our your other questions and I orangutans, mouse end, we parted company but fun-loving, fascinating Peter pray that those answers have deer and other unique never lost touch. Davis and was changing. At times it brought you the serenity and fauna and flora and I first moved to Scotland seemed to me as if life itself peace that you were seeking, skinny dipping in the and Peter came there to visit had begun to overwhelm for all of eternity. Rest well warm South China us. Together, we walked the my dear old friend. He still dear Peter. You were much Sat. Mar. 21 10-5 Sun. Mar. 22 10-4 Sea. We even climbed Royal Mile; climbed Arthur’s had his endless questions, loved in this life and you will The Fieldhouse at Carleton University Mount Kinabalu (the Seat and visited Edinburgh but they lost their child-like be missed. Bronson & Sunnyside highest mountain Castle. And again, we quality and took on a more OttawaAntiqueAndVintageMarket.ca in south-east Asia) laughed a lot, we poked fun serious, searching tone. They Also don’t miss... together. Peter was an at each other, and we talked centered more on philosophi- OttawaVintageClothingShow.ca THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 13

OCSB TRUSTEE’S REPORT Putting Students First By Kathy Ablett, Ottawa To celebrate, we are calling on announced that Julian Hanlon has Catholic Board Trustee members of our community to help been named Executive Director of its us recognize inspiring employees Association effective July 1, 2015. who make the OCSB a great place Mr. Hanlon will retire as the OCSB Semester one exams are now over to work and learn. See the Ottawa Director of Education in June 2015. at Immaculata High School and Catholic School Board website for Mr. Hanlon stated, “Over the years students are well into the second further details. CCSTA has been a strong voice and semester. Corpus Christi is keeping advocate for Catholic Education in very busy with upcoming Blues in School Transportation Bell Time Canada. I’m excited about working School days, the monthly IWalk to for the next school year sometime in Review – Update with such an organization, and hope School Day, and Grade 6 Confirma- the early spring (March-April). These Further to my last column I wish to continue the tradition of working tion Mass. Please keep in touch with proposed calendar dates will be made to report that through successful closely with the Catholic community your school for many more exciting available on our website, but the collaboration with parents, OSTA to strengthen and promote Catholic events. Before we know it Spring dates cannot be considered confirmed staff, Trustees and Board personnel, schools across the nation.” Break will be upon us. Spring Break until they are approved by the Minis- Immaculata bell times will remain CCSTA is the national voice dates this year are March 16 to 20th try of Education, in May. unchanged. Start time will remain at for Catholic trustees, representing inclusive. This will be a time to reen- If, at any time, I can be of assis- 8:20 am. French and English boards in Canada ergize and have some fun! tance to you please do not hesitate to which serve over 850,000 students in call me at 526-9512. From Director of the OCSB to Catholic schools. Good News! Executive Director of the CCSTA The Ottawa Catholic School Board Kathy Ablett, R.N., Trustee Zone 9, Following a Canada-wide search, Calendar dates for the next school has been named a Top Employer River/Capital Wards , Telephone: the Canadian Catholic School year in the National Capital Region for 526-9512. Trustees’ Association (CCSTA) has The OCSB proposes calendar dates 2015!

OCDSB TRUSTEE’S REPORT New Year, New Beginnings By Shawn Menard, nor will any other school in the rest fantastic effort for trees and green- OCDSB Trustee of public zone 9. space at Hopewell (http://bit.ly/ HopewellYard), field use provisions Province Looking for “School at Mutchmor, pedestrian safety and Let me take this opportunity to say Efficiency” active transportation in the Glebe, Happy New Year and to express my Throughout the next 4 years there and quality educational support for gratitude in representing this par- will continue to be pressure on some our students. ticular community on the Ottawa schools across Ontario to close in There are many other issues that Carleton District School Board. I also order to help reduce the Provincial exist and I would welcome working wanted to take the chance to thank deficit. Most recently, trustees were with you toward solutions. Please the former trustee, Rob Campbell, that you can view at ocdsb.ca. presented with “Pupil Accommoda- feel free to contact me at any time. who represented the area well for 8 tion Review Guidelines” that act as a years and has been gracious with his EQAO Parent Forum - March 7th guide for procedures during accom- Every School Every Voice advice. The Education Quality and Ac- modation reviews. In a growing city Consultation For many of you I will be a new countability Office (EQAO) is invit- such as Ottawa I believe we should The OCDSB is working on the face as I just started my term on ing parents and educators to a parent be finding creative solutions to en- development of our next strategic th December 1st, 2014. Though that may forum on Saturday March 7 , 9:15 hance enrollment and flexibility for plan. The strategic plan is the docu- be the case, I’ve worked with many a.m. at the Southway Hotel, 2431 parents regarding our publicly funded ment that outlines our priorities for residents in Old Ottawa South on is- Bank Street. assets. the next four years; 2015-2019. sues related to transportation, proper Parents, employees and community community consultation, public I look forward to connecting with Mutchmor, First Ave., Hopewell, partners have been invited to share education and the environment. you over the next 4 years. Please Lady Evelyn and Glebe their thoughts on the things they let me know any feedback you may I continue to follow the issues appreciate about our schools, what School Start Time Changes have. You can reach me at Shawn. closely for these Zone 9 schools challenges might exist and where we Beginning in 2015 many schools [email protected] or got to www. (near or in Old Ottawa South). In should focus our future priorities. across the OCDSB and OCSB shawnmenard.ca particular, the switch coming in There are three steps to this process will have different start times to September 2015 maximize efficiency for school bus for Mutchmor transportation. I’m happy to report and First Ave, the that Hopewell will not be affected,

Photography Workshop For OSCAR Contributors

The OSCAR and the Glebe Report will be running a short photography workshop about taking photos for a community newspaper. The workshop will be held in March and will be free. If you are interested in participating please contact Brendan McCoy the OSCAR editor at [email protected]. Page 14 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

MP’S REPORT One of 308 Conversations By Paul Dewar, MP preventions measures, while the public education on mental health second was a discussion of strengths in schools, despite teenagers being In November, I had the pleasure of and successes. Over the course of a high-risk group for mental illness. moderating a roundtable discus- two hours, I learned an enormous The waiting lists to receive treatment sion of 35 people from a variety of deal about the nature of suicide in our are atrociously long. backgrounds as part of the Mental society. For instance, I learned that After discussing the weaknesses Health Commission of Canada’s 308 last year more kids died by suicide of the current mental health system, Conversations on Suicide Prevention. than from cancer; that men die from we then turned to the successes of also needs to be more emphasis put The meeting was divided into two suicide at a rate up to four times suicide prevention in Ottawa. Again, on youth and marginalized groups. parts: the first part was a discussion higher than that of women; and that many examples were raised, too There were many ideas, big and of the gaps and weaknesses in suicide First Nations, and especially Inuit, many to list here. Of particular note small, on how to realize these aims, have suicide rates higher than any were the breakthroughs Ottawa Po- including a great deal of support for other group in this country. Ottawa lice have had in working with mental a badly needed national strategy for Police have noticed that the number health professionals to help connect mental health. If I were to summarize of calls they receive related to mental people with the care they need, as the main take-away messages from health has been rising steadily in the well as improving officers’ under- this meeting, they would be the fol- last few years. standing of mental health problems lowing: talk to everyone you know In discussing the weaknesses and how to handle individuals in a about mental illness so we can fight of suicide prevention in Ottawa, more sensitive and tolerant manner. the stigma, especially those that you a variety of issues and examples The work of various organizations, know have problems; let them know were brought up, ranging from the including Psychiatric Survivors you care; and consider what you can very specific to the broad and struc- Ottawa, community health centres, do, on your own and as part of our tural. The list of issues is shockingly and the Suicide Prevention Coali- community, to help prevent more long. A few key highlights include tion, to educate the public is increas- deaths by suicide. that there is a severe shortage of ing awareness of mental health and psychiatrists in Ottawa, making it suicide, and enhancing dialogue with difficult for many to get help. This those that need help. is compounded by the tragic real- Following the discussion, the par- ity that those without any medical ticipants agreed on a few recommen- coverage cannot afford to get help, dations. First, a durable, national ap- even though they are often the ones proach to suicide prevention demands that need it the most. There is little serious and sustained funding. There

MPP’S REPORT Fall Sitting of Ontario Legislature Creates More Opportunity and Security for Our Community By Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa across Ontario. We have raised the foothold in the job market. Time and Centre minimum wage and tied it to inflation time again, companies are making so that economic factors determine Ontario – and Ottawa – their first

it, not politics. We improved ac- choice for investment, creating more The Fall session of the Ontario Leg- countability and transparency within opportunities for the people of our islature wrapped on December 11th. government and passed legislation to province. It was a very productive session that place pension plan, and a significant combat auto insurance fraud in order As a result, we are also seeing saw many important pieces of legis- portion of today’s workers are not to lower your rates. Most important- positive results in . In lation passed into law. able to save enough to live comfort- ly, we are helping kids get the best January, I was pleased to announce Since being re-elected in June, our ably in retirement. Before the holiday start in life by improving the safety increased funding for supports that government has passed the budget break, our government put forward of our daycare system and investing will allow seniors in our community and nine other pieces of legisla- the first piece of legislation required in education. more opportunities to stay engaged, tion that will make a difference in to bring in the Ontario Retirement These are all part of our four-part active and healthy. For example, the our community and in communities Pension Plan (ORPP), beginning in plan to build Ontario up by investing Jewish Youth Library received fund- 2017. We are consulting on various in people’s talents and skills, devel- ing to hold a workshop series that features of ORPP. To learn more and Yasir Naqvi, MPP oping new public infrastructure like will focus entirely on matters that to provide your views, please visit Ottawa Centre the Ottawa LRT Confederation Line, are important to seniors, like mak- ontario.ca/orpp. maintaining a dynamic, supportive ing the best use of the health care Should you have any questions or Here to environment where business thrives, system. Also this month, we invested feedback, please do not hesitate to and building a secure retirement sav- in our children’s future by providing contact me at my Community Of- help you! ings plan. a wage increase ($2/hour over two fice [email protected]. With the start of another year, there years) to early childhood educators. org or 613-722-6414. I look forward are positive signs that our plan is This will help give parents in Ottawa to hearing from you. working. Ontario now has 517,400 peace of mind that their children more jobs since the recessionary have a nurturing home-away-from- low in June 2009. Premier Kathleen home and help us also to recruit and Wynne’s first trade mission to China retain valued caregivers. in October resulted in nearly $1 bil- While I am encouraged by this lion of new investments by Chinese progress, we are also working to companies, including $210 million in address the real challenges facing Community Office investments and 325 new jobs here our community and those across 109 Catherine Street, Ottawa ON K2P 0P4 T: 613-722-6414 | F: 613-722-6703 in Ottawa. Our Youth Jobs Strategy Ontario, such as retirement security. [email protected] | www.yasirnaqvimpp.ca facebook.com/yasirnaqvimpp | @yasir_naqvi is creating employment opportunities Fewer than 35 per cent of workers in that are giving thousands of youth a Ontario enjoy the security of a work- THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 15

MAYOR’S REPORT Budget 2015 – Maintaining our Momentum By Jim Watson, Mayor lent (FTE) City positions, bring- As Council deliberates on Budget ing the reduction of FTEs to a 2015, we took into account priorities On February 4th we tabled Budget total of 228 since 2012. brought forth from each corner of 2015 with a proposed tax revenue • Proposed $3.1-million annually our City through the recent munici- change of 1.75%. This marks the fifth for Ottawa Community Housing pal election. Public consultation was consecutive budget since I took of- infrastructure renewal. a priority for all. To that end, we fice in 2010 in which the tax revenue • Expansion of our Guns and hosted public consultations in the change is lower than the previous Gangs Strategy with $400,000 east, west, south, and central parts of provided us with valuable feedback year and keeps my 2014 campaign annually, to fund a combination our city. Before Council considers and I’d like to thank those who have commitment not to raise property of exit strategies and employ- the final budget recommendations already taken the time to offer their taxes above 2% in any given year. ment opportunities for at-risk there will be several more opportuni- input on Budget 2015. I look forward Through the investments proposed individuals. ties for public consultation. to hearing from many more residents in Budget 2015, we will continue our • Increased tree planting funding All Standing Committees of Coun- before the vote on the final budget momentum towards building a more to $1.3-million while partnering cil and Boards will hold meetings to takes place on March 11. affordable, caring, sustainable, and with Ecology Ottawa to plant one consider the 2015 draft budget for prosperous city. In addition to con- million trees by 2017. their respective areas and listen to tinuing the important funding of our • Increased funding for the School public delegations who wish to at- coming LRT system, road and side- Crossing Guard Program. tend. You are encouraged to register walk repairs, cycling infrastructure • A plan to host a Tourism Sum- in advance at Ottawa.ca or by calling investments, and water and sewer mit in 2015 to develop long-term 3-1-1. You can also get involved by infrastructure investments, Budget growth strategies for Ottawa’s submitting your ideas for the budget 2015 also includes: third-largest industry, as the by email to budget2015@ottawa. • Freeze on garbage fees for the spotlight moves to the nation’s ca or on Twitter using the hashtag third consecutive year. capital for Canada’s 150th birth- #ottbudget. • Reduction of 20 full-time equiva- day celebrations in 2017. These sessions have already

COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Airport Parkway Widening is Not a Done Deal By David Chernushenko, appears that the project would be ed by the end of the year. City Councillor mostly funded — to the tune of 94% The City will provide an overview — by development charges raised in of the project at a public information the surrounding new communities, session on Tuesday, March 24, from The City of Ottawa recently initiated and these same funds cannot be spent 7 to 9 p.m. at the old Firehall (in Mi- an Environmental Assessment (EA) on urban projects like a canal foot- chael Jenkin Hall). I will be on hand, Study to look at widening the Airport bridge. Luckily, the EA for the road along with City staff and the consult- Parkway south of Brookfield Avenue, widening just marks the beginning ing team, to discuss the project and and widening Lester Road from the of a process meant to develop, as- answer your questions. Safety Initiatives and Traffic Airport Parkway to Bank Street. The sess and evaluate alternatives, which Calming stated goal is to determine the most will result in a recommended plan Bus Service Changes Pending approval of the 2015 appropriate means to accommodate to eventually be presented to City OC Transpo plans to increase budget and completion of detailed and manage increasing transportation Council for approval. So the approval weekend bus service on route 1 and, designs, the City plans to implement requirements related to growth in the of the road widening is by no means to a lesser extent, on route 7 in order various safety improvements on communities south of Hunt Club Rd. a done deal, and neither is its even- to make public transit a more at- Bronson Ave. by the end of this year. Not surprisingly, many local resi- tual funding. tractive option for people travelling The measures, identified as part of dents and some of my colleagues on Now is the time to get involved and along Bank Street. The changes are the Bronson Operational Study and City Council are opposed to this idea, voice your opinions. Are you wor- expected to reduce congestion and Safety Review completed in 2013, and I share their concerns. At a time ried about increased commuter traffic parking difficulties in Old Ottawa include a signalized pedestrian/ when the City espouses the benefits through Capital Ward? Do you think South and the Glebe, especially in cycling crossing just south of the of Complete Streets and expansion wider roads are counterproductive to the areas closest to Bank Street and , safer on- and off- of public transit, and when funding the City’s long-term transportation Lansdowne Park. ramps connecting to Colonel By for a new footbridge over the Rideau goals, not to mention our finances? Because the aim is to improve ser- Drive, and new, separated bike paths Canal remains elusive, why would I invite you to find out more about vice specifically along Bank Street, and tracks on that part of Bronson. we even consider spending many the project and how to participate in most of increased frequency will be Also included in the 2015 budget millions of dollars on widening exist- the debate by visiting the City’s web on route 1, will only minor service are traffic-calming projects to be ing roads, least of all to entice drivers page at ottawa.ca/airportparkway. increases on route 7. installed along Riverdale Avenue and towards a known bottleneck? Why Combined service frequency on Sunnyside (east of Bank) in time for would we risk seriously undermining Road Renewal Planned for 2015 Bank will double on Saturday morn- the reconstruction of Main Street and major investments in public transit Some Old Ottawa South residents ings between 9 a.m. and noon, from resulting traffic diversions. by making it easier for even more are bracing themselves for major every 10 minutes to every 5 minutes, private vehicles to access the already- roadwork this year, as the City of and will increase from every 12 TEL 613-580-2487 congested centre of the city? Why Ottawa prepares to rehabilitate all of minutes to every 7-8 minutes in the [email protected] not, as many have already suggested, Osborne Street, Ossington Ave. from evenings between 6 and 9 p.m. Fre- www.capitalward.ca first extend the O-Train southward Bank to Grosvenor, and Southern quency will also double on Sundays, as planned, then wait a few years to Drive from Riverdale to Avenue Rd. going from every 15 minutes to every see if road widening is really needed? The project includes the rehabilita- 7-8 minutes between 9 a.m. and noon What’s the rush? Well, it seems that tion/replacement of the watermain, and between 6 and 9 p.m., and from population and traffic projections sanitary and storm sewers, plus new every 10 minutes to every 5 minutes indicate there will be a “need” for concrete curbs, sidewalks and road between noon and 6 p.m. There will this additional road capacity by 2031, resurfacing. The work is scheduled be no change to weekend bus service so it was included in the long-term to begin this spring or early summer, before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. Transportation Master Plan. It also and should be substantially complet- Page 16 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

Julie Nesrallah & Caroline Léonardelli – Pre Carnegie Hall

Concert at Southminster servatory”. Caroline and her the premiere recital. mother are both graduates Julie will be adding the from the Paris Conservatory performances with Caroline and the compositions have a to her already full schedule special place in their hearts. that included recent perfor- The recording is Caroline’s mances of Handel’s Messiah, first solo release since JUNO concerts with the Gryphon Award nominated El Dorado. Trio, and her successful Since its release in June “Carmen on Tap” show. 2014, Impressions de France Weekdays Julie hosts the has received exceptional CBC Radio Two national critical acclaim. A review by program “Tempo”. the Harp Column Magazine Caroline is very excited to notes Caroline as a “world perform with Julie. Caro- class harpist” and the record- line says “I’m so happy to ing “thoughtfully chosen and be able to share my passion laid-out repertoire, filled with for French music with her. surprises and all masterfully Julie is so great to work with presented”. The WholeNote I can’t wait for the perfor- Magazine comments “it is mances!” her artistic sense of pacing The program on March Mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah and harpist Caroline Léonardelli. th PHOTO BY ROBERT DIVITO and of shaping melodies 8 has harp compositions within cascades of notes by some major French

st that help make these perfor- composers including Albert By Robert Samuel advance at Compact Music Hall on March 21 . The duo mances commanding” and Roussell, Jacques Ibert, (Glebe), Leading Note (Elgin will be busy performing the a review by the Classical and Henri Busser. In addi- Mezzo-soprano Julie Nes- St), and at the door. program throughout the sum- Music Sentinel “What she tion French master harpists rallah and harpist Caroline Caroline and Julie have mer at major music festivals brings or adds to the music at Marcel Grandjany, Felix Léonardelli will be perform- been performing together including Festival Niagara, hand, to any piece she plays, Godefroid, and Henriette ing their program of French for almost 10 years and they Leith Summer Music Fes- is close to magical”. Renie composed exceptional songs and solo harp pieces ti- have put together a program tival, Indian River Festival After several solo recitals pieces that are on the pro- tled Impressions de France at of solo harp pieces from (Prince Edward Island), and including one where reviewer gram. The songs will include Southminster United Church Caroline’s latest critically ac- the American Harp Society. Richard Todd referred to the ones penned by Claude th on Sunday March 8 at 3:00 claimed recording and their The program concept performance as “brilliant”, Debussy, Gabriel Faure, and p.m. This will be their first favourite French songs from started with Caroline’s latest Caroline felt that including their favourites by Reynaldo performance since the almost the early 20th century. recording project Impressions th French songs from the same Hahn. Caroline and Julie sold out Music and Beyond The concert on March 8 is de France. Caroline says “I period would make the pro- look forward to performing Christmas Gala at Domin- the hometown recital before wanted to make a recording gram even more compelling. to both old and new friends, ion Chalmers in December. heading off to New York of standards written for or Caroline proposed the pro- and having a great send off Tickets are $20 and $10 for City for a performance of the by the first wave of master gram to her longtime friend to their Carnegie Hall debut students and are available in same program at Carnegie harpists from the Paris Con- Julie and March 8th will be performance.

Seventeen Voyces Choir presents “An Evening with Berlioz” gets into the head of one of created the film component plays a Belgian peasant the world’s great creative 12 years ago for the bi- farmer. Past and present geniuses,” says Kevin centenary of Berlioz’s birth. choir members in the film Reeves, the choir’s founder The film will be projected include Julian Kolibaiev and musical director. Reeves, on a large screen behind the (bass) as a Russian Prince; who is also a composer, will live actor who will interact Lise Maisonneuve (soprano) direct the production that with the filmed characters. as Adele Berlioz; and Lee interweaves film footage The dozen or so screen Pierre Shirey (baritone) as reenacting stories from actors include “friends, foes, Cherubini, the director of Berlioz’s tumultuous life family and colleagues”, the Paris Conservatoire and with music by composers says Reeves, who provides Berlioz’s nemesis. who are mentioned by Berlioz’s stroppy relations The choral performances Berlioz in his memoirs. with second-rate composer include excerpts from various Actor Peter James Luigi Cherubini as an works of Berlioz, Cherubini Haworth, who plays the example. and Beethoven. A highlight role of Berlioz, pulls the The screen actors include will be Mendelssohn’s story together with a live several musicians living uplifting anthem “Hear my Peter James Haworth who is starring in the title role in narrative, reminiscing about in the Ottawa area. The Prayer” for soprano and Seventeen Voyces choir’s presentation of “An Evening with his love interests, friends celebrated Italian violinist chorus. Matthew Larkin will Berlioz”. and enemies, struggles with and guitarist Niccolò accompany at the organ and PHOTO BY JULIE LE GAL Parisian authorities, and his Paganini is played by Notre piano. likely best remembered for music. Last fall, Haworth Dame Cathedral’s music Southminster United By Margret Nankivell his Symphonie Fantastique, played the role of Globe director Michel Guimont Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. at composed early in his career. & Mail feature writer Ian and German composer Bank St. in Ottawa South. On Friday, March 13 and But as a virtuoso conductor, Brown in GCTC’s world Felix Mendelssohn is Tickets: Adults $25, Students Saturday, March 14, at musician and acclaimed premier, The Boy in the interpreted by Christ Church $15. www.seventeenvoyces. 7:30 p.m., Ottawa chamber music critic, he was one Moon. He is now acting in Cathedral’s music director ca or at Compact Music, choir Seventeen Voyces will of the most influential and the NAC English Theatre’s Matthew Larkin. Other 206 Bank or 785 Bank St.; present French composer intriguing musical figures of production of Stuff Happens roles are played by Bruce Book Bazaar, 417 Bank St.; Hector Berlioz’s life in a his day. (Feb. 3-21). Nicol, composer and owner- Leading Note, 370 Elgin multi-media performance at Based on Berlioz’s Reeves, who compiled manager of Tartan Homes St.; Herb & Spice, 1310 Southminster United Church. Mémoires published in the script from the English who plays Franz Liszt, and Wellington St. West or at the Berlioz (1803-1869) is 1870, the production “truly version of the memoirs, Dr. Keith MacLellan, who door. THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 17

MUSIC Master Piano Recital Series Concert #3 – German Landscapes with Jean Saulnier By Roland Graham, significant portions of of MPRS concerts will MPRS Artistic both the solo and chamber have seen Mr. Saulnier’s music repertories, and is name before. He has, in Director now a highly sought-after his capacity as a master collaborator by the best pedagogue, closely mentored The Master Piano Recital musicians from Canada and several previous performers Series (MPRS), now in its abroad. in the series, including Serhiy second season, has presented Like other artists presented Salov and Charles Richard- two excellent concerts in in this series, Mr. Saulnier Hamelin among several recent months, and is now has won prizes in numerous others. gearing up to present the competitions, including the Mr. Saulnier’s commitment third of its 2014/15 season. William Kapell International to young artists is part of th On Sunday March 15 and Leschetizsky what makes his participation at 3:30 p.m., pianist Jean Competitions, and the Prix in the series so meaningful. Saulnier from Montreal will d’Europe. He has performed By contributing to the MPRS perform works of J. S. Bach, across North and South he lends a level of credibility Brahms and Schumann, in America and Europe, and and seriousness that only a concert entitled “German as a soloist with renowned a master and established Landscapes”, presented by orchestras including the performer can bestow, Pianist Jean Saulnier from Montreal. Scotiabank. Montreal and Quebec which in turn increases Until now, the series has Symphony Orchestras, the the series’ ability to offer series has to offer. There by audiences of the presented young pianists Rochester Philharmonic, and quality exposure to future will be something for DOFMS noon hour series exclusively, as part of a I Musici de Montréal. young artists. It’s win-win everyone, from the elegantly to fill Southminster’s lovely general mandate to create After studying with several for everyone, including not refined baroque dances of Sanctuary for this special th opportunity for emerging legendary teachers, including least the audience, who for a Bach’s 4 Partita, to the concert. Tickets at $25 for artists. For its next concert Marc Durand, Leon Fleisher fraction of the cost of a trip charming glimpses of nature adults and $15 for students however, the MPRS and André Laplante, to the NAC, will be treated in Schumann’s “Forest are available at The Ottawa will present a very well- Mr. Saulnier received to a world-class musical Scenes”; from the latter Folklore Centre, Compact established musician with the Governor General’s presentation by one of composer’s wistfully longing Music in the Glebe, The a fully blossomed artistic Academic Gold Medal for Canada’s greatest artists. “Arabesque” to Brahms’ Leading Note on Elgin presence in the Canadian his doctorate research at First time attendees of expansive and regal “Handel Street, the Southminster music scene. the Université de Montréal, the MPRS are especially Variations”; no one will leave Church Office and at Pianist Jean Saulnier where he now serves as an encouraged to attend this unmoved and untouched. Scotiabank locations in the maintains a multi-faceted Associate Professor in the concert, as the performance For the first time, the Glebe and Old Ottawa South. career as a recitalist, chamber Faculty of Music. is sure to provide a perfect MPRS presents on a Sunday For more information, please musician, and teacher. Over Observant past attendees introduction to what the afternoon, allowing the call (613) 862-2084. the years, he has mastered same natural light enjoyed

Master Piano Recital Series 2014/15 Concert No. 3: ‘German Landscapes’ Bach: Partita No, 4 in D major, BWV 828 Schuman: Waldeszenen, Op. 82 & Arabesque, Op. 18 Brahms: Variations on a theme of Handel, Op. 24 JEAN SAULNIER, PIANO When: Sunday March 15th 3:30pm Where: Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave $25 Adults / $15 Students Info: (613) 862-2084 www.MasterPianoRecitalSeries.com Doors Open For Music Noontime Concerts at Southminster March 4 – ‘The Russian Soul’ Preludes and etudes by Sergei Rachmaninoff and the Third Sonata by Alexander Scriabin. John Dapaah, piano.

March 11 – ‘Doug Martin Trio’ Originals and jazz standards by Doug Martin for saxophone, bass and piano. Doug Martin, saxophone; Tom Denison, bass; Yves Laroche, piano.

March 18 – ‘Voyage à Paris’ Opera arias and cabaret songs by composers inspired by ‘la Ville Lumière’. Ghislaine Deschambault, mezzo-soprano; Pamela Reimer, piano.

March 25 – ‘Duo Rideau: Dances and Legends’ A delightful program of piano duets by Brahms, Dvorak and Piazzolla. Catherine Donkin & Amelie Langlois, piano duo.

April 1 – ‘Duo Arietis Showcase’ Duo Arietis performs the Third Gamba Sonata by J. S. Bach and the Sonata for Cello and Piano by César Franck. Michel-Alexandre Broekaert, piano & Julie Hereish, cello. Page 18 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

An OOS House Party Goes National

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Don Cummer, carrying the Royal Standard of Scotland, leads Sir John A’s Great Canadian Kilt Skate on January 31. PHOTO BY ROMAN ROMANOVICH

By Don Cummer 200th birthday. Other skaters came from as far away as Scotland. What began many years ago as an The extreme winter cold meant @ottawafarmmkt annual house party – with side- that most skaters used the kilt as but ottawafarmersmarket.ca trips to the Rideau Canal Skateway one of several layers to stay warm, – turned this year into a national but more than a dozen courageous celebration for Canada’s first Prime souls braved the three-kilometre Minister. skate with bare knees and – one can On January 31, some 200 skaters only guess – regimental determina- braved wind chill of 34 below on a tion. sunny Saturday morning to partici- Skaters showed up in tartans or pate in Sir John A’s Great Canadian other Scottish wear. In Ottawa, and Kilt Skate, one of the opening events the other four kilt skate cities, those of this year’s Winterlude. The kilt who wore kilts were rewarded with skate was organized by the Scottish a brand new Sir John A tooney from Society of Ottawa, which also helped the . to coordinate similar events that day Sir John A’s Great Canadian Kilt in Montreal, Winnipeg, Saskatoon Skate was held in partnership with and Calgary. Winterlude and with the support In Ottawa, skaters gathered at from the Department of Canadian the Fifth Avenue entrance to the Heritage and the Scottish Govern- skateway at 9 a.m., and proceeded ment. en masse to the NAC end. After Many have asked me whether this warming up in the Rideau chalet and will be the first of an annual Win- swapping their skates for boots, they terlude tradition, or whether I’ll go gathered at for back to hosting house parties. We birthday cake and Scottish entertain- shall see. The Scottish Society of Ot- ment. At 10:30, Mayor Jim Watson tawa has proven itself very capable took to the stage to officially declare of throwing big events such as this. “Sir John A. Macdonald Day” in They also organized the Hogmanay Ottawa. at Aberdeen Pavilion on New Year’s We mean local. Of the five kilt skate cities, our Eve. event in Ottawa got the biggest All I know for sure is that this has Grown and made within turnout and received the most media been a great year for skating on the exposure. Many of the people who Rideau Canal, and whatever we plan 100km of Ottawa have been coming to my house for for next year, I hope that my OOS my annual skating party joined me neighbours will join me once more. to celebrate Sir John A. Macdonald’s THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 19 GLEBE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

The GCI - Cadotte Lake School exchange group at the Wabano Centre’s culture night on Monday, February 9th. Glebe Collegiate Institute Meets Cadotte Lake School with SEVEC Exchange By Sara Dubé to express comments and concerns. Throughout the week, they learned Students often dream of travelling to that “this SEVEC exchange is a great discover new cultures and to learn opportunity for fellow Canadians to about themselves away from home. learn each other’s cultures and for us When the daydreams begin, one to see things from a different perspec- might assume that they contain vi- tive” as noted by grade nine student sions of exotic foreign destinations, Christianne Malaty from GCI. As but the Society For Educational Visits Cadotte Lake teaching assistant Jon And Exchanges In Canada (SEVEC) Farlam stated: “journeys are often knows that Canadian youth have fraught with peril, but the rewards can much to explore in their own coun- be outstanding. Our experience ... has try as well. Encouraged by teachers been outstanding”. The exchange will Anneke Jansen van Doorn, Adam come full circle when the group from Gordon, and Sue Pannell-Barrett, a GCI experiences life in Cadotte Lake group of students at Glebe Collegiate with their twins from May second to Institute (GCI) began a reciprocal ninth 2015. Stay tuned for pictures exchange with a group of students and and news from their exchange in the teachers from Cadotte Lake School in spring! the Cree community of Cadotte Lake, Alberta, through SEVEC this Febru- “SEVEC is a not for profit orga- ary. During the visitors’ week-long nization that facilitates educational stay, the group bridged gaps in their exchanges within Canada through . c o m knowledge of each other as well as [their] Youth Exchanges Canada March “break”? themselves and created strong friend- program. [They] build bridges . c o h r a n e p t Visit us first. ships through a mix of educational between young Canadians and w New cruise and spring fashions and recreational activities planned by provide them with the opportunity to are here. Freshen up your beach the Ottawa hosts. learn about their country by seeing wardrobe, or preview the styles From February 7th to 14th of this and experiencing its history, geog- for warmer, sunny days to come. year, the students, teachers and ex- raphy, and cultural diversity. The Shop smart. Save big. change partners explored Ottawa and travel costs for each participant are its culture. Their involvement varied covered by SEVEC through the sup- from attending Have A Heart Day on port of the Department of Canadian (a rally for equitable Heritage.” (SEVEC website) education on First Nations reserves), to absorbing museum exhibits, to Sara Dubé is a grade 12 student at enjoying Winterlude and communal Glebe Collegiate Institute who is meals. The group started out each immersing herself in this SEVEC www.theclothessecret.com exchange with Cadotte Lake School. day with a “talking circle” during Mon. - Wed.: 10 - 5:30 • Thurs. & Fri.: 10 - 7 • Sat.: 10 - 5 • Sun.: 11 - 5 which each participant had a chance 613-730-9039 1136 Bank Street (1 1/2 blocks south of Sunnyside) Ottawa ON K1S 3X6 Page 20 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

HOPEWELL PUBLIC SCHOOL Every Leaf Counts Update By Caroline Coady and Katie Breen

Every Leaf Counts Rakes in Big do live in a remarkable community. Support from Community We’ve been touched by the messages The Every Leaf Counts campaign at of encouragement left online, shared Hopewell School is closing in on its with volunteers and teachers, scrib- target to raise $200,000 by March bled on notes along with cheques and 1st for a new primary yard. We’ve gifts left in memory of loved ones. achieved a lot in a short period of January and February were particu- time – since December 1, 2014 we larly busy, featuring several outstand- have raised well over $100,000 ing fundraising events sponsored and hope for an additional $44,000 by local businesses. January events in grants pending approval in the included our Mayfair Movie PA day, spring. We’ve come so far thanks to Shimmy for Shade at Makin’ Moves, the amazingly generous donations and Dine for Shade at Milestones. and support we’ve received from February featured a blizzard of activ- Hopewell students, parents, staff, ity with Shop for Shade at Cedars community members and the wider & Co., Style for Shade at the Hair business community of Ottawa and Republic, Massage for Shade at beyond. As of printing several key Anna Belanger, sales contributions fundraising events are still in the from Yummy Cookies and the Loot works so it will be a nail biter of a Bag Lady, a screening of Project finish to the end of the campaign! Wild Thing at the Mayfair, and the Hopewell Valentine Dance-a-Thon. February 8, was a resounding suc- into action. The Hopewell Yard Com- January February Report Card The Dance-a-thon was a huge hit cess, raising $20,000! The sold out mittee is meeting with the board in This campaign has brought out the with students, and their chance to event boasted a silent auction, with March to assess options and we will very best of everyone in our com- take fundraising matters into their more than 90 gifts from various lo- be reporting on the approved plan as munity – Ottawa South and East own hands by collecting pledges. We cal businesses, a trivia contest led soon as it is finalized. families, teachers, businesses up and are so proud of their efforts and the by Paul Paquet from Ottawa Trivia Although March 1 marks the end down Bank and Main Street, corpo- many ways they have rallied to raise League and a live auction of fabu- of our official fundraising initiative, rate sponsors in Ottawa and Toronto, funds and awareness about the state lous prize packages donated by the we will keep our online donation and individual residents have all of their yard. business community and hosted by page active and the school will also found a way to pitch in. It’s a re- Our feature campaign event, the CBC radio’s Stu Mills. The venue continue to receive cheques. Let’s markable effort—but then again, we Shade Social at House of TARG on and service was donated by House keep the momentum going! If you of TARG, and a portion of beer haven’t had the chance to support sales and additional cash gifts were us, please consider it now. If we are given by Ashton Brewing Company, lucky enough to surpass our goal, Quinn’s, and Patty’s Pub. Our local the additional funds will be banked Scotiabank branches in Old Ottawa for phases 2 and 3 of the larger yard South and East generously supported plan. The more we raise now, the the event with staff volunteers and more we can accomplish this sum- donated matching funds of $5000. mer!

Continuing the Push to Goal Watch us Grow! All of our hard work has borne We will continue to publish our fruit. We’ve come close enough to progress and thanks to our many sup- our goal to say with some confidence porters in the OSCAR. Our Facebook that we will be able to move forward page will continue to show an up-to- with many of the yard improvements date total raised by our campaign at we had hoped to make this summer. facebook.com/hopewellyard. (You The campaign goal and time frame don’t need to be a member of Face- were driven by the school board’s book to view this page.) tendering deadlines and estimated Follow us on twitter @hopewell- costs to bring trees, shade and a yard for news and updates. Stay in new accessible play area back to the touch. Share your pictures of the school’s hard hit asphalt yard by the Hopewell yard back in the days when end of this summer. However, how there were trees. We’d love to hear much we can actually accomplish from our alumni! Send your ideas depends on total funds raised and and encouragement to HopewellFun- the school board putting the plan [email protected].

Students prepared decorations for the Hopewell Valentine’s Dance-a-Thon.

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HOPEWELL PUBLIC SCHOOL - Continued from page 20

Top Left; Hopewell parent Kate Charland celebrates her winning auction bid at the Shade Social at House of TARG. Top Right; Shade Social celebrity auctioneer Stu Mills from CBC radio kept the crowd entertained and the bids climbing. pHOTOS BY KATIE BREEN

Our list of actual That’s why we’re Send in or drop off donors is small encouraging everyone your cheque payable compared with the in the community to Hopewell School: large community in who enjoys a lovely Yard, to 17 Hopewell which we live. greenspace, for Ave, Ottawa, Ontario themselves and their K1S 2Y7. Every If we each give a families, to support donation of $25 or little, together we will our campaign. more is eligible for do a lot. We plan to a tax receipt. Please keep the new yard Make your online include your full Hopewell parents Emilie Taman and Mike Spratt celebrate after open to the whole donation at bit.ly/ name and address for their impressive donation allows them to be crowned Shade Social community. hopewellyard. tax receipts. Superheros at House of TARG.

CATHERINE "I believe in working with the McKENNA community to build a sustainable and Official Liberal candidate in Ottawa Centre inclusive Ottawa that boasts vibrant neighbourhoods and businesses. We have the opportunity to replace this cynical Conservative government with a positive and progressive Liberal government, with a strong voice for Ottawa Centre in it. Join me in making it happen"

COMMITTED TO WORKS FOR AN ACTIVE RESIDENT INSPIRING YOUTH POSITIVE CHANGE OF THE COMMUNITY Catherine is the former executive Catherine in an international lawyer who Catherine has lived with her husband director of the Banff Forum, which co-founded Canadian Lawyers Abroad, a and three children in Ottawa Centre brings together young leaders to charity based at the University of Ottawa, for over a decade. During that time, tackle key challenges facing Canada, which works in developing countries and she was the vice-president of the she teaches at the Munk School of with Aboriginal organizations, and has Glebe Community Association and a Global Affairs, is a board member of acted as a legal advisor to the UN board member of the Elizabeth Fry the Trudeau Centre for Peace and peacekeeping mission in East Timor. Society of Ottawa and Good Morning Conflict Studies and frequently Creative Arts and Preschool. She also speaks to youth about leadership. enjoys coaching children’s soccer. Page 22 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

LOCAL NEWS City Unveils Light Rail Train was a big event held in unit will carry a total of 300 the Aberdeen pavilion passengers with seating for at Lansdowne and the 120. vehicle was on a huge The train looks like quite platform in front of a a step up from the busses stage, covered by an currently running on the enormous curtain. After Transitway, but what does it the obligatory speeches really feel like when you are from Mayor Jim Watson, in it? Well, you can find out the federal government for yourself as the train will MP representing the be on display at the Aberdeen region on transport Pavilion for the months of issues (Royal Galipeau) February and March, and and the Ontario Minister you will be able to take a of Transportation Steven tour. My own impression was Del Duca, the train was favourable – the interior is unveiled with a flourish bright and airy, with lots of and the flashing of press headroom and big windows; photographers’ strobes. the entrance areas are spa- Actually what was cious and are flush with the unveiled was not a real platform so there are no steps train, as the Mayor ad- anywhere in the passenger mitted in his speech, but compartment. The aisles are an engineering mock-up wide with quite a variety of of the front quarter of seating arrangements and what would be a com- lots of handholds, includ- plete train set. Mind ing in the centre of the entry you, it was big enough vestibules. The experience is on its own, being about more akin to that you would 20 metres long, with the get boarding the subway in drivers’ cab, two sets Toronto or the Metro in Mon- of doors and the first of treal, or indeed the existing three articulated joints O-Train here in Ottawa. The that are part of a full one “but” is that the passen- train unit. The mock up ger compartment is not quite will be used to train OC as wide as on the cars on Transpo staff, and while Toronto or Montreal systems, it lacks the mechani- or indeed the current O- cal systems of a real Train, being about .35 metres train, the interior was (or just over a foot) narrower finished to operational than the O-train vehicle. standards. A complete Of course, you can’t tell A replica train for Ottawa’s coming LRT system. The vehicle will be on public display in the train will consist of four what it would be like to ride Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., until the end of body parts, joined by on the LRT until the system March. three articulated sections opens in May of 2018; being to allow it to navigate electrically driven the train PHOTO BY Michael Jenkin curves on the system, a will obviously be quieter and On January 29 the City configuration of the LRT driver’s cab at each end, smoother than the bus, but By Michael Jenkin invited community groups, train sets that will carry and seven sets of sliding LRT vehicles are lighter than local VIPs and the media passengers when the new doors on each side of the conventional subways, or to the unveiling of the final light rail system opens. It vehicle. A single train the O-Train of today, so the experience will be somewhat different. The city promises that with the new trains and the tunnel under the city centre, peak The Company Your Friends & Family Recommend rush hour frequency will be a train every 3.5 minutes on Stop into our showroom today to see our large selection the Confederation line with of replacement windows and doors for your home. At the journey time from Blair Lambden you will find everything from classic wood, to Tunney’s Pasture (the full maintenance free aluminum clad to hybrid PVC windows extent of Phase 1 of the LRT as well as a wide selection of wood, fiberglass and steel system) taking a total of 24 entry doors. All of which are installed by our expert minutes. installation crews. Visiting hours to see the LRT train at Lansdowne are from Monday to Sunday, - Experts in maintaining the look of traditional 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until homes both inside and out while installing new March 31. There is more windows & doors information on the trains and -Capable of installing in a specialized manner visiting hours if you go to without removing or damaging classic interior trim www.octranspo.com, then -Free in-home consultation click on “About OC Trans-

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17th OTTAWA SOUTHMINSTER SCOUTS Scouts Win Top Trophy At Klondike Derby

PHOTOS BY BILL ABBOTT

By Brendan McCoy demanding, but also a great chance to test skills, endurance and team- Scouts of the 17th Ottawa Southmin- work. ster Scout Troop participated in the It was the first Klondike for the Klondike Derby, at Parc du Lac- younger scouts and they gained Beauchamp in Gatineau, on February valuable experience and know where 7. The derby consists of 21 tasks, they need to improve for next year. spaced over a 10 km route which The senior team won the overall teams of scouts walk pulling a sled trophy for the highest score, beating loaded with their gear. Both the se- twenty other teams. This is the third nior and junior teams from the 17th year running that a team from the did very well. It is a tough competi- 17th Scouts has won a trophy at this tion, both mentally and physically competition. Achievement Starts Here!

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SOUTHMINSTER Making Connections Between Spirituality and Real Life By Rev. Meg Illman-White In Centre puts at risk Aboriginal spend much of their time connecting tion at coffee hour after the service. homeless people in Ottawa who will people in need with the appropriate For anyone coming from a spiritual be faced with nowhere to find food, community services. Without them, • February 22: Beginning/Entering perspective, it’s important to ask the shelter and culturally based support many will fall between the cracks in the Lenten Journey question: what does our spiritual- systems. And closing Centre 507 our city. Please consider adding your • March 1: Turning the Tables - ity bring to the big questions in our means that practical programs deal- voice to the campaign to keep these Churches Making Change lives? How do we stay in touch with ing with issues such as mental health crucial services open. • March 8: Addressing the Gap (be- that “still small voice” within as we and life skills will be cancelled. tween rich and poor) engage in the passionate conversa- Cancelling programs aimed at creat- This seems a good time to tell you • March 15: A Time to Live and a tions around us? How does spiritual ing spaces where people can heal that Southminster’s Lenten Worship Time to Die: The Right to Choose connection help us as we reflect and and thrive will be very expensive in Series topic is: What Does it Mean • March 22: Welcoming the Other decide on what we will say and do in the long term. Please add your voice to Be Christian in 2015? These are • March 29: Extending the Welcome: the matters of peace, justice, inclu- to the long list of people advocating challenging times for all of us and the Worship with Members of the Ot- sion and the many challenges in our with the City, Province and Federal ethical landscape in which we live is tawa Muslim Association personal lives and our communities. governments. always changing. What value does Recently many have been appalled Though we all know the impor- faith bring to the big questions? Holy Week Services will be shared to learn that the City of Ottawa tance of “Housing First” Initiatives This Lent at Southminster we will with friends from several churches in cancelled its funding for several and applaud a return to making be addressing many important issues the Glebe. Join us at Southminster for important organizations like Centre affordable housing a top priority, to during worship on Sunday Morning Maundy Thursday Evening Service, 507 and the Odawa Drop in Centre eliminate the programs that sup- at 10:30. We hope that you will join Thursday April 2nd at 7 p.m. and which could be forced to close on port those who are homeless now is the conversation and then accept an 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday! March 31st. Closing the Odawa Drop counterproductive. These programs invitation to continue the conversa-

A Chance to Get Involved in Your Community: The Carleton University Pause Table By Rev. Meg Illman-White istry of the Ecumenical Chaplaincy this gift to these young people. One teers involved but there is room for at Carleton, but things are changing. told us, “This is so important to our many more partners. To feed more Every year during exams, if you The Carleton Chaplaincy is transi- students! By exam time students have students more help is needed, both visit the fourth floor of Carleton tioning to a Multi Faith Chaplaincy. often run out of money and have to with the provision of food and the University’s Unicentre you will find This year, as one organization ends scrape by on whatever free food they setting up and manning of the table. the following: a giant pot of coffee; and another begins. I have taken the can find. Others are so stressed that The spring exam period is from smiling volunteers and tables loaded coordinating role for the Pause Table they forget to eat. Having the Pause April 13-23. Please consider being with: fruit, boiled eggs, dozens of and I can tell you that it is a delight Table with its gracious sense of wel- a Pause Table volunteer. If you can bagels, muffins, samosas, yogurt, to be among our passionate, ener- come gives students a chance to write donate food, or if you are interested cheese, hummus - well, you name getic, hopeful students at Carleton. their papers and exams bolstered by a in helping on one of these mornings, it. All of this is lovingly provided to If you are not involved now, you can decent meal.” please call Meg Illman-White at 613- help Carleton Students find “a little be! Community businesses can get At present, about 1000-1800 stu- 761-1891 or email me at meg.suc@ piece of home” in the busyness of involved too! The students will be so dents go through the pause table each rogers.com. exam season. grateful! day of the exam period. There are The Pause Table began as a min- Professors at Carleton comment on Muslim, Jewish and Christian volun-

Area Worship Services Location Times Sunnyside Wesleyan Sunday Worship Church Services at 9:00 58 Grosvenor Avenue a.m. and 11:00 a.m., (at Sunnyside) Children’s program offered during worship services. St Margaret Mary Mass Sunday at Catholic Church 10:30 a.m. and 7 Fairbairn (corner of Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Sunnyside)

Trinity Anglican Church Holy Eucharist at 1230 Bank St 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 (at Cameron Ave) a.m. with Church School & Choir

Southminster United Sunday Worship & Church Kids Church at 10:30 15 Aylmer Avenue a.m. (at Bank & the Canal) Edith Fraser and Diane Dupuis at the Pause Table at Carleton University. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OTTAWA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 25

Tree Ottawa - Get involved!

Trees at Brewer Park. PHOTO BY TOM ALFOLDI

By Ryan McGarry off of paved surfaces, often contains individuals get trees planted: of information for residents that want contaminants and pollutants that are • Trees in Trust: If you do not to plant trees on their own property harmful to trees. have a tree in front of your including a directory of local nurser- As residents of Ottawa, one of the Urban development poses yet an- house you may qualify for this ies, information about native trees things we cherish deeply is the other risk to trees. Both new develop- program. The city will plant a species, and important things to abundance of nature and green space ments and alterations to lots in older, caliper tree along its right of way consider before your shovel breaks that can be found throughout our established neighbourhoods too often at no cost, and you as the home- ground. city. In recent years however one of result in trees being severely dam- owner commit to water and take Finally, Tree Ottawa is asking our greatest resources, our urban tree aged, or removed altogether. care of the tree for 3 years. everyone who loves our urban forest canopy, has increasingly come under To help address these issues, local • Parks and Streetscape Tree to get involved and help promote the threat. It is all too common nowadays environmental non-profit Ecology Planting: Do you know of campaign! You can: to walk past trees sprayed with red Ottawa has launched Tree Ottawa, a piece of City property that • Work with organizations in the Xs that have been marked for remov- an initiative to inspire Ottawa resi- could really use a tree? Contact community to plant trees al, or rows of stumps where mature dents to plant one million trees for Forestry Services to help them • Follow Tree Ottawa on Twitter, trees once grew. Canada’s 150th anniversary. The identify new tree planting Facebook, Instagram Trees provide great beauty to our campaign aims to bring together opportunities. • Attend Tree Ottawa events, and streets and parks, and provide many individuals, businesses, community • Schoolyard Tree Planting bring your friends other tangible benefits as well. Trees associations, and other organizations Grant Program: This program • Talk to friends, family, and help mitigate the effects of climate to protect, plant, and promote trees awards grants of up to $10,000 neighbours about the challenges change, contribute to storm-water throughout Ottawa. (provided in either funds or trees) our trees face and the ways they management, create shade which can To help protect our trees, Tree Ot- to eligible projects that are plant- can help reduce energy costs, and provide us tawa has started an Adopt-a-Tree pro- ing on school grounds with food, recreation, and noise bar- gram. Urban trees have an average To learn more about how to join riers. They reduce the amount of dust lifespan of only 7 years, but you can For more information about City the campaign visit www.treeottawa. and pollution in the air, and replace help change that! An adopted tree can of Ottawa tree programs visit http:// org or contact Tree Ottawa Organizer them with sweet fragrances and fresh grow up to twice as quickly as those ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and- Velta Tomsons at velta.tomsons@ oxygen. Urban trees are also home that don’t receive adequate aftercare. environment/plantingGMSElemAdGeoGR15.pdf or 1 call 15-02-04 3-1-1. 1:12ecologyottawa.ca. PM to many animal species, supplying By adopting a tree, you’re commit- The Tree Ottawa website has lots food, shelter and habitat to them ting to help take care of that tree year-round. Trees are significant and for a period of 3-5 years. This integral components of our urban means: ecology. • Watering your tree once a Sadly, Ottawa’s trees are currently week in the summertime facing threats from a number of • Protecting your tree from different sources. The Emerald Ash damage by animals, vandal- Borer is an invasive species of beetle ism, etc. that was first identified in North • Weeding and mulching your America in Michigan in 2002, and tree was confirmed to be present in Ot- • Reporting your tree to the tawa in 2008. Since then it has spread City (if applicable) for care throughout the city quickly, killing if it becomes sick or damC- many thousands of trees already. aged With Ottawa’s tree cover consisting M of approximately 25% ash, we stand Y This is an easy but very to lose over 20 million trees in total important step you can take toCM to the emerald ash borer. contribute to health of Ottawa’sMY There are several other threats trees. Once you have adopted to Ottawa’s trees as well. Climate CY a tree, visit the Tree Ottawa change is increasing the frequency of CMY website and add it to the Great extreme weather events, increasing Ecology Ottawa Tree Map! K the severity of drought periods, and With the large number of trees altering the environment native trees Ottawa is losing it is important are accustomed to growing in. that as a city we work hard to Both air pollution and water pol- replace them. The City of Ot- lution are threats as well. Air pol- tawa has partnered with Tree lution causes particulate matter to Ottawa and has committed to accumulate on leaves, impairing planting 500,000 trees between photosynthesis and negatively affect- 2013 and 2017 towards the one ing tree growth. Acid rain weakens million tree target. The City also trees and makes them more prone has several programs in place to disease and pests. Urban runoff, to help both organizations and rainwater that collects on and washes Page 26 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

COMPUTER TRICKS AND TIPS Recalls By Malcolm and John ity to withstand the wear and tear of In a perverse sort of way, a product • We Make It Safer: www.wemak- Harding, of Compu-Home normal use. Apart from safety issues recall does not necessarily indicate eitsafer.com is the possibility that equipment may a negligent or shoddy attitude on the • Health Canada: http://www.hc- simply malfunction, which in some part of the manufacturer. Sometimes sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/index-eng.php Everyone is familiar with the practice cases might compromise your entire it is the most reputable businesses • U.S. Product Safety Commis- of manufacturers recalling automo- system. A wireless router that is emit- that find and correct problems proac- sion: http://www.cpsc.gov/ biles when they have to correct a ting interference, for example, may tively. • Consumer Reports Magazine: safety defect. Sadly, recalls are now cause connectivity problems for you If you are checking your devices http://www.consumerreports.org/ often necessary in the world of appli- and even for your neighbours. Even to see if they have been recalled, you cro/index.htm ances and computers too. In particu- when safety is not the issue, there are will have to be prepared for the con- lar, batteries and power cords some- sometimes cases of manufacturers tortions involved in finding the pre- We do NOT always recommend times become fire risks due either to replacing inadequate equipment for cise model and serial numbers. These visiting the recall listings published manufacturing problems or an inabil- goodwill. labels are not usually in convenient by stores, although this is obviously a locations on the equipment; you may service that is intended to be help- find yourself crawling under your ful. If you know for certain that you desk, flipping your laptop upside bought your laptop at Best Buy, for down, or even sometimes having to example, then it might be useful to find a screwdriver and open a cover go to the Best Buy recall page: http:// to find the information. A flashlight www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/produc- and a magnifying glass will be your trecall.aspx On the other hand, if you friends in this quest. Zeros and capi- are not sure whether it was Best Buy tal “O”s will conspire to confuse you. or Staples, the model numbers of Once you have found the informa- otherwise identical products may be tion, be sure to copy it carefully (or different, and you can be misled. take a picture of the label) because Here’s hoping for the best – that this same information might be help- your equipment is never the subject ful again someday, at the time of a of a recall, or that your due diligence repair or an insurance claim. results in a recall being a prompt and Many people do not register their painless experience. purchase with a manufacturer, be- cause they are afraid of being forever Go to compu-home.com/blog for an nagged to death with “news” and archive of our columns (including advertising. On the other hand, regis- this one) and lots more tech-related tering your product may help resolve articles. There is a space right after a warranty issue more smoothly, each item for you to make comments and it will also place you on the list and suggestions, and ask questions. to be alerted if a recall is necessary. You can even sign up for automatic We suggest that you do register, but updates. We hope you will have a simply be very careful about the look at compu-home.com/blog soon checkboxes and avoid inadvertently or call us at 613-731-5954 to share signing up for unnecessary mailings. your opinions and suggest subjects You can simply Google “Computer for future columns. Our email ad- Recall Canada” for an extensive list dress is [email protected]. of sites with information about re- calls, or go directly to specific pages like:

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FILM REVIEW “Mr. Turner” ian productions in the UK and has since moved on to perform major roles in “Harry Potter & the Pris- oner of Azkaban” (as Peter Pettigrew) and “Lemony Snickett’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” (as Mr. Poe). tume design and production Mike Leigh is a highly ac- design. What is especially complished British director. noteworthy is the cinema- His most recent works in- tography, which captures clude “Another Year” (2010), the light and atmosphere of “Happy-Go Lucky” (2008) his paintings. Timothy Spall and “Vera Drake” (2004). won the best actor award for While “Mr. Turner” is not his his performance at the 2014 best work, his period portray- Cannes Film Festival. The al brings to the cinema the running time is 150 minutes life (& art) of one of Britain’s (2 ½ hours). masters. “Mr. Turner” had its Ca- Tony Wohlfarth is an Ottawa- Timothy Spall plays the role of Mr. Turner. which Leigh & Spall have nadian premiere at the 2014 based freelance film writer collaborated – dating back Toronto International Film and critic. He covered the PHOTOs COURTESY OF www.IMDB.com to “Life Is Sweet” (1990), Festival (TIFF) in September 2014 TIFF Film Festival on By Tony Wohlfarth dines alone and has his way “Secrets & Lies” (1996) and and was released commer- behalf of The OSCAR. with his housekeeper. These “Topsy-Turvy” (1999). No cially in October. Leigh’s Mike Leigh’s latest film, scenes are the antithesis doubt, this is Spall’s best film received a total of four “Mr. Turner” is a gritty por- of romantic, and (perhaps) work yet. Spall began his Oscar nominations, for mu- trayal of the enigmatic Eng- reminiscent of Victorian acting career in Shakespear- sic, cinematography, cos- lish landscape artist, J.M.W. norms. Later in the film, Turner. Turner (1775 – 1851) Turner develops a tender is considered the greatest relationship with the widow of all the British painters of an innkeeper – a contrast – a precursor to the French which is stunning and reveals Impressionists. Turner’s gift his gentler side. was his landscapes and his Leigh’s forte is his por- portrayal of natural light. trayal of ordinary Brits who Turner traveled from his work and just get by finan- studio in Margate to capture cially. What is particularly stunning scenery depicting noteworthy of Turner is he maritime scenes, natural was preoccupied with selling beauty and vivid portraits. his artwork and being able to keep his studio. Even great artists struggled, or so “Mike Leigh’s it seems. Leigh wrote the latest film, “Mr. script, and in so doing im- mersed himself in the life of Turner” is a this quixotic British artist. This is the fourth film in gritty portrayal Turner (Timothy Spall) with his painting “Venice from the Porch of Madonna della Salut”. of the enigmatic English landscape artist...” Leigh’s period portrayal of the last 25 years in the life of the iconic British artist is anything but flattering. Timo- thy Spall plays the role of Mr. Turner, a social recluse who grunts spasmodically and mumbles incessantly. A burly man, he moves with considerable effort in the twi- light of his career. Spall is 58 years of age and a diminutive 5 feet, 8 inches in height, and yet he manages to portray a larger-than-life hulk of a man much larger and older than himself. Spall plays a solo artist who is constantly in mo- tion. A solitary man, he Page 28 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

SECOND THOUGHTS The Badawi Case in Context By Richard Ostrofsky ing it to what he thought were its dina). In 1932, all these areas were original and correct principles. In consolidated into the Kingdom of Note: This piece was written in Janu- 1744, the two swore an oath, promis- Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh as its capi- ary when Raif Badawi’s sentence was ing to work together to establish a tal. But it was their conquest of the a fresh scandal. At the time submit- state run according to Islamic prin- Hejaz, in particular, which brought ted, the man remains in prison, but ciples. Ibn Saud gave al Wahhab pro- this budding Saudi empire into his floggings (after the first batch tection. Al Wahhab gave Saud much conflict with the rest of the Islamic of 50 strokes) have been repeatedly greater legitimacy than his rival tribal world, much of which was alarmed postponed. The latest I read is that chieftains could claim. Their connec- and angry that shrines were being de- control all public religious material Prince Charles has raised concerns tion was formalized by the wedding stroyed by the fanatical Wahabbists, including television and books in about the case with the new Saudi of Wahhab’s daughter to Saud’s son and that access to the holy cities was the library. With direct and indirect king – with no results, as yet. and successor, and their descendants now restricted. Saudi contributions, they sponsor have been closely linked ever since. Meanwhile, after World War I, Wahabbist schools and movements When I mentioned the Badawi case Before that alliance, the Saudi were Ottoman power had been broken in from California to Indonesia – that is to my Pakistani roommate and asked only petty tribal leaders with some (what the Western powers call) “the to say, from one end of the Muslim him what he thought about it, his traditional but vaguely defined au- Middle East”; and the Ottoman em- world to the other. response was essentially, “What do thority. Now they had a mission from pire was dismantled into a number of In Saudi Arabia, the 1960s and ‘70s you expect. That’s what happens in God; and with that self-conferred entities (including Jordan, Lebanon, had been years of explosive develop- Saudi Arabia!” Sadly, he is right. The mission, Ibn Saud set out to conquer Syria, Iraq, and what is now Israel ment, liberal experimentation, and sentence of Raif Badawi to 10 years the region, proclaiming the goal of a and the Palestinian territories). All openness to the West, but this trend in prison, 1,000 lashes and a heavy single Islamic state. Thirty years of these are just barely viable (if that) as ended in 1979 by two events: an at- fine for offences related to his blog, tribal warfare followed, but in 1774, modern states; rather, they were to be tack on the Grand Mosque in Mecca the Saudi Free Liberals Forum (now controlled (it was fondly hoped) by by Wahhabist insurgents, and the shut down) is just what the world has the victorious allies: Britain, France establishment (that same year) of the come to expect from this barbarian and the United States. Islamic Republic of Iran. Although state with just two things going for it: At that point, the Saudi kingdom the mosque siege was the work of a the oil beneath its sands and the town was still one of the poorest coun- few zealots, many sympathized with of Mecca, the site of Muhammad’s tries in the world, reliant on its very their call for a check on Western life and career. The former gives the limited agriculture and on its pil- cultural influences and on the Saudi Saudi state a significance in the mod- grimage revenues. But, in 1938, vast rulers. At the same time, Ayatollah ern, industrial world that it would not oil reserves were discovered, and Khomeini’s call for overthrow of otherwise possess. The latter makes full-scale development began under the al Saud directly challenged their it a religious centre with a degree of US auspices by Aramco (the Arabian kingdom’s legitimacy. Today, the significance to the rest of the Muslim American Oil Company). It was at tension between modern secularizers world. And Mecca too is an impor- this point, with all that oil revenue, and Wahhabist fundamentalists not that the Wahhabi fantasy of a pure tant source of revenue from the Hajj Saudi blogger Raif Badawi. only persists, but grows increasingly – the pilgrimage to this site that all Islamic state began its new career as entrenched and bitter; and it is in this Muslims are supposed to make. The IMAGE FROM AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL a global nightmare. context that the barbaric, self-defeat- resulting confluence of oil wealth and There had always been a degree of ing sentencing of Raif Badawi must religious significance underlies the tension between the Saudi dynasts be understood. Badawi case, and much else that’s the city of Riyadh capitulated to the and the Wahhabist tribesmen and Why self-defeating? Because what- happening in the world today. An Saudis and a Saudi state was declared clerics. When push comes to shove, ever happens to Badawi, the judges aphorism I heard the other day has it with Riyadh as its capital. This first the Saudis were, and are, pragmatic who sentenced him only succeed that “Vision without revenue is just Saudi state was destroyed in 1818 secular rulers, where the Wahhabist in making themselves look cruel, hallucination.” One could add that by forces sent from Egypt on behalf Ikhwan are fanatics who insist that futile and ridiculous – parodying wrong-headed vision with revenue is of the Ottoman Empire; its Saudi only the strictest observance to their themselves far beyond the power of a global nightmare. ruler was executed and his severed idea of “pure Islam” can drive out Western cartoonists to add or detract. A disclaimer is in order: I have no head was thrown into the Bosphorus. the Western infidels and create their special knowledge either of the case However, the Saudi-Wahhabi alliance version of the kingdom of God on Sources or of the country; and I have no fresh continued. A second Saudi state was Earth. (Needless to say that other insight to contribute. The informa- formed in 1824, which lasted until faiths have had their own versions http://countrystudies.us/saudi-arabia/ 1891 despite severe conflict within of God’s kingdom – invariably with tion in this column was gleaned from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/ the Saudi family. In 1891, another the same unpleasant results. Modern the Web in a single day, from public frontline/shows/saudi/interviews/ Arabian family (the al Rashid) sup- notions about separation of church sources which struck me as serious ahmed.html and responsible but which I have no planted the Saudis, who were then and state evolved slowly and pain- way to vet. But I felt moved to write driven into exile. fully as people came to understand http://www.missionislam.com/conis- this column partly as a gesture of Though the Ottoman Empire that the striving after holiness on sues/saudi.htm solidarity with Badawi and his sup- enjoyed a loose suzerainty over most Earth is not a formula for peace and porters, and partly in protest against of the Arabian peninsula at that time, security but for endless bloodshed.) http://www.globalresearch.ca/saudi- the Saudi regime and its American, the tribal rivalries continued. In 1902, In 1927, there was open revolt by the arabia-corrupt-and-fraudulent- British and Canadian allies who buy Abdulaziz ibn Saud and a few raiders Ikhwan against the Saudis, but this regime-saudi-prince-defects-from- its oil, sell it weapons, help maintain got over the walls of Riyadh by its was crushed in 1929. Despite such royal-family/5344158 tilted palm trees and took the city, occasional differences, the alliance it in power and thereby make them- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikhwan selves complicit in its crimes. Apart killing its Rashidi governor. In 1922, of Wahhabism with the House of from these motives of solidarity and he made himself master of Nejd, the Saud has endured now for more than http://www.theatlantic.com/interna- protest, this story of unholy alliance upland plateau at the centre of the 250 years. Today, the teachings of tional/archive/2015/01/the-twilight- between the Saudi dynasts and the peninsula. The Saudi recapture of Ri- Mohammed bin Abd Al-Wahhab are of-saudi-power/384858/ Wahhabi clerics who help them stay yadh marks the beginning of a third sponsored by the Saudi state, and in power is also worth retelling for its Saudi State, still with Wahhabist sup- promulgated (with direct and indirect Richard Ostrofsky’s Second Thoughts historical interest. port which continues to the present. Saudi financial support), and are the bookstore was a hub of conversation Muhammad ibn Saud was an 18th With the support of the Ikhwan dominant form of Islam in modern and contemplation in Old Ottawa century emir of an agricultural settle- ( for ‘Brotherhood’), a Wah- Saudi Arabia. South for many years. He continues ment near the modern city of Riyadh. habist religious militia made up of In that country today, Wahhabi to contribute to the OSCAR from afar. Muhammad ibn Abd al Wahhab was traditionally nomadic tribesmen, Ibn clerics control religious education. Further essays and ruminations can an 18th century religious reformer Saud went on to take the rest of Nejd, The religious curriculums are writ- be found at www.secthoughts.com. who sought to purify Islam by return- Hasa and the Hejaz (including the ten and monitored and taught by Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Me- Wahhabist Saudis only. And they THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 29

BETWEEN THE BRIDGES BABY Losing the Battle...And the War By Heather Lynch headed little boy turn into the ruler of that ensued involved my son lying my household? It wasn’t always this starfish on our living room floor cry- It’s 6:27 a.m. and the countertop of way. It wasn’t this way even a month ing his heart out, pummeling his tiny the island in my kitchen is covered in ago, if I can recall correctly. But fists on the hardwood, and Jeff and a sticky mess of cinnamon, strawber- somehow, in recent weeks, Logan’s I staring at him wondering what on ries, blueberries and milk. Logan is little temper tantrums have gained earth could possibly be wrong with sitting in the middle of this breakfast- a stronghold and it feels like they our son. “Do you think he has some gone-wrong. I wet a cloth with warm dictate my almost every move. sort of emotional disorder?!” I asked water and try to delicately wipe A lot of it is, of course, guilt. I my equally-perplexed husband. “Is him in a way that makes sense to his around him. He is wielding a spoon know there were days during my he trying to tell us something?” exhausted parents. Even more com- and glares at me. “One wrong move, maternity leave when Logan’s crying Later that night I retreated, de- forting were the countless articles I woman, and I will lose it,” his heavy- wouldn’t bother me so much, because feated, exhausted, to a bathtub filled happened upon assuring me that if lidded eyes seem to suggest. I knew in my heart I had given that with lavender bubbles, with a cup I wasn’t able to muster the patience It was a rough night, with little child every ounce of energy, love of chamomile tea in hand, and my to cater to his every whim, then I sleep, lots of tears and many trips and patience I had to muster, and that iPhone, in desperate search of inter- might be a better mother if I didn’t let up and down the stairs to get sippy he’d had a good day. But now, when net wisdom on how to deal with tod- him put my toothbrush in the toilet cups of milk, more blankets, to adjust the time I spend with him is reserved dler tantrums. Almost immediately I or goober all over the bottle of my the thermostat. Before 6:30 in the to just a few, harried hours before felt my worries sink away. Apparent- antioxidant cream. Apparently setting morning I have been to the gym, daycare drop-off and bedtime, and I ly all of this behavior, while alarming boundaries won’t be interpreted as a showered, done a load of laundry, reflect on the fact that I don’t even and tiring, is completely normal. The lack of love, compassion or support fed the dog and now I am silently really know how he spent his day, fact that Logan loses his mind if I by my son. Huh. Who knew? contemplating how I am going to the need to cater to his every whim don’t put the cap back on the milk the …I think, before I was a pregnant, muster the energy to pry the gooey is overwhelming, and on more days way he thinks I should, doesn’t mean exhausted and emotional wreck, I spoon from Logan’s clenched fist and than not, gets the better of me. Hence he will grow into an adult utterly used to know these things. Deep steel my nerves against the kicking why my kitchen is now covered in incapable of regulating his emotional down I probably still do. In the heat and screaming that are certain to organic cinnamon that would have self. The almost daily meltdowns, of a toddler temper tantrum, it can be follow as I cart him upstairs to clean been better served in oatmeal, or a the flailing, the running up and down hard to remember how to be a decent and dress him. And then go to work cake. the halls crying for no apparent rea- parent. Thankfully, I have Google to all day. Oh, and did I mention I’m One day last week, I arrived home son do not necessarily mean my child remind me! seven months pregnant and short on from work to be greeted by a gig- is destined for a life of behavioral patience? gling, smiling Logan. I scooped him problems - it just means he’s a year When did this happen? When did up with the intent of giving him a and a half old and unable to process my sweet, chubby-cheeked, red- hug. Wrong move. The 20 minutes the constantly changing world around

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DESIGN DILEMMAS Bright Spaces

sion of more space. Built-in furniture is an amazing way to maximize storage and it also magically makes a room feel larger. Similar colours in a room may sound boring but the more it all flows and is calming to the eye, the larger the space will appear as well. Of course, sometimes it’s nice not to fight a space and just embrace the darkness and turn it into a cozy cave instead of trying to make it (Above) The addition of a mirror over the mantel, a glass coffee table, mid-level lighting, a clearer paint colour and fresh a large bright space when it isn’t! Very dark colours often drapery as well as a lighter couch with finer lines have made this space feel larger and brighter. PHOTO BY VANESSA RIDDELL give us the illusion that some- thing is receding. In small of warmer destinations! windows at maximum size, spaces, painting walls dark Taking my cues from incorporating windows into colours can actually make the March sunshine, it’s the doors, fitting in transoms, room feel larger too because reflective surfaces that will taking down walls, and in- the dark paint makes the create light and bounce it stalling skylights and tubular walls recede and the corners around a space and make it daylight devices are all ways disappear. So that’s another feel brighter. And there are to increase light in a home. option. lots of ways to add reflective Less dramatic and pricey The 2 pictures are a before surfaces to a room. Choos- ways of increasing light and after. As you can see in ing clear, not muddy, colours would be to simply add more the after photo (above),the for walls, using high gloss lamps and light fixtures at addition of a mirror over the paint for trim, adding mirrors all heights so the entire room mantel, a glass coffee table, to the space, incorporating can be lit, making sure drap- mid-level lighting, a clearer shiny metallic furnishings ery can be pulled completely paint colour and fresh drap- and objects, or if shiny metals away from windows, and that of winter. But by the time this ery as well as a lighter couch By Vanessa Riddell are not your cup of tea, white windows are clean. goes to print, things will be with finer lines have made accent pieces will reflect light All of these brightening looking a lot brighter. Sunny this space feel larger and How do I make my home look too. tricks will also make a space March days reflecting all brighter. brighter? What colors and Of course, the right lighting feel larger. But a few more that white snow reminds me lighting make it look larger? is necessary as well. Without tricks can help increase the Send your questions to of warm tropical sunshine. I it, all the reflective surfaces feeling of space. Glass side SACHI Staging and Creative know, a little far fetched, but As I write this, I am in the in the world aren’t going to and coffee tables sort of Home Interiors, with these frigid tempera- midst of February’s dark days do the trick. Installing new disappear and create the illu- [email protected] tures, it’s hard not to dream

CARLETON CORNER Carleton is proud to have been named ment of Electronics, will receive ultimate goal of this research is to representatives from Toronto archi- one of the National Capital’s Top 25 more than $462,000 for his work on optimize sludge treatment processes, tecture firm Quadrangle. Employers as chosen by Canada’s glass fibre laser components. Many improving their performance while Over three days, they conducted Top 100 Employers – the second time laser components, including mir- reducing costs and the environmental an audit of the three-storey building, the university has been honoured. rors and crystals, can now be cre- impacts. which was built in 1960. Jamaica has The application process was rigor- ated using silica fibre. This strategic Strategic Project Grants aim to recently passed a slate of new acces- ous, requiring applicants to outline project grant is aimed at developing increase research and training in sibility laws, and given the progress major data points and programs at a frequency-doubling fibre capable of targeted areas that could strongly for people with disabilities, govern- their institutions. Applicants were replacing crystals, and propelling the enhance Canada’s economy, society ment officials decided it was time to judged based on eight criteria: Canadian industry one step closer to and/or the environment within the bring their legislative buildings up physical workplace; work and social a complete all-fibre laser. Albert will next 10 years. to the same standards. Carleton was atmosphere; health, financial and work on this research in collaboration Meanwhile, accessibility experts invited to participate by Jamaican family benefits; vacation and time off; with Christopher Smelser, assistant from Carleton are lending a hand Justice Minister Mark Golding. employee communications; perfor- professor in Carleton’s School of to the government of Jamaica in a mance management; training and Information Technology, as well as project to make the country’s legisla- Carleton Corner is written by skills development; and community colleagues at Laval University and tive building, George William Gordon Carleton University’s Department involvement. industrial partner CorActive. House, accessible to those with dis- of University Communications. As The university also received more Örmeci, a professor in the Depart- abilities. your community university, Carleton great news with two Carleton Univer- ment of Civil and Environmental En- On Feb. 15th, Dean Mellway, has many exciting events of inter- sity researchers, Jacques Albert and gineering, will receive $277,000 for acting director of Carleton’s READ est to Old Ottawa South. For more Banu Örmeci, being awarded Strate- her work developing optimization and Initiative, and third-year architecture information about upcoming events, gic Project Grants from the Natural automation systems for sludge treat- student Quayce Thomas, travelled please go to carleton.ca/events. Sciences and Engineering Research ment processes. The cost of biosolids to Kingston, Jamaica to meet with Council of Canada (NSERC). treatment is approximately half of government officials, planners and Albert, a professor in the Depart- the cost of wastewater treatment. The architects. They were joined by two THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015 Page 31

CARLETON SPORTS Oh So Close: Second Best in the World in Women’s By Joe Scanlon Playoff Time In Basketball And week of March. two experienced players – Lindsay Hockey Carleton, for example, swept its Shotbolt – was severely injured in the It’s playoff time in university sports games against Queen’s and York in fourth quarter of a game against Uni- and three Carleton teams – men’s mid-February defeating Queen’s 114- versity of Western Ontario in London. Carleton teams are excelling. basketball, men’s hockey and women’s 35 and York 87-45. Ottawa played the She was the team’s top scorer and top basketball – made it to the playoffs – same two teams and won by almost as rebounder. Women’s Curling and it seems more than likely some much. It’s possible Carleton’s opening A women’s curling team composed playoff games will be in Ottawa, in The OUA tournament has one weak playoff game will be in Ottawa – at the of three Carleton students and a one case at the University of Ottawa. spot: the finalists – last season it was University of Ottawa. from the University of Winnipeg won The location of playoff games depends Ottawa and Carleton – know they have The OUA went to a new structure 10 straight matches before losing to to a considerable extent on how teams made the Canadian championship final and a new system for determining defending champions Russia at the finish in the standings during the eight before that game. Carleton has playoff status this season. The teams Universiade in Grenada, Spain. regular season. The men’s basketball lost that OUA final four times and each are seeded (rank ordered) based not on And that final gold medal match team is guaranteed one home playoff. of those times, the Ravens have gone wins-losses but on wins-losses against went to an extra end before Russia The men’s hockey team has already on to win the CIS championship. Car- other teams in the playoffs and tied won 9-8. had one home playoff game and will leton’s coach, Dave Smart, has won as well to the strength of those teams. The Carleton team won the right have at least one, maybe two more. 10 of the past 12 CIS men’s basketball If, for example, a team defeats a team to represent Canada when it won the (In hockey, all playoffs are two out of championships, and he is reluctant to seeded ahead of it, it moves up. If it combined Canadian college-university three: a team that wins the first two push his team too hard in the OUA fi- defeats a team seeded behind it, it does championship last winter. That team games of a series does not have to play nal when he knows his players will be not gain very much. If it defeats an consisted of as skip the third.) The women’s basketball is in the first round of a lose-and-you’re unseeded team – one out of the play- along with Jessica Armstrong as lead, in the playoffs but will not have any out Nationals five days later. offs – that game does not count. The as second and Laura home games. system is known as RPI, which stands Horton as third. Sinclair graduated and To find out which Carleton teams Mens’ Hockey for Rating Percentage Index. was not available to compete so Bre- are in the playoffs and where they are The men’s hockey team finished Carleton women, for example, anne Meakin from the University of playing, you need to check the Car- second in the OUA East behind McGill finished their season with home games Winnipeg took over as skip and Doug leton Varsity web site, “Go Ravens”. but ahead of L’Université du Québec against Laurentian and Nipissing. Kreviazuk took over as coach. à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). The male Since Laurentian was one place ahead The competition consisted of a Men’s Basketball Ravens defeated University of Ontario of Carleton in the seedings, a Carleton round robin, a semi-final and final and After losing 68-66 to Ottawa in Institute of Technology (UOIT) 5-2 win would have moved Carleton up Canada swept the round robin – win- January, Carleton men’s basketball and 6-1 in the first round of the play- and Laurentian down and changed ning all nine matches – and defeated team was dropped to # 2 in the Canadi- offs and now move in to play UTQR. who the teams met in the playoffs. Switzerland in the semi-final. an Interuniversity Sport (CIS) rankings Because the Ravens finished ahead of (Both had already qualified before the The Canadians took an early 6-2 and stayed there while Ottawa kept UQTR, they will get home ice advan- game.) Carleton women finished the lead but Russia came back to go ahead winning and Carleton lost a second tage in that series. The teams split their season playing Nipissing, a team that 8-7 with one end left. Meakin scored time – this time to Windsor. two games during the regular season. has not won a game all season. That one, forcing an extra end which Russia But the teams met again at the Ca- McGill, which finished first in the game did not count as far as seedings took with the last rock. nadian Tire Centre before the largest OUA East, will play Laurentian. were concerned since Nipissing is not Although this was Carleton’s first regular season crowd in CIS basketball In hockey, home ice advantage in the playoffs. time at the world level, the Russian history – 10,780 – and Carleton won means you change last which means The system leads to some strange team was not only defending Universi- that game 79-66, a decisive enough you can match lines against the other anomalies. Carleton is ranked number ade champion – they went undefeated win to convince the majority of team. It also means your bench is at 1 in Canada by the CIS coaches, but in Trentino, Italy in 2103 – they had coaches that Carleton should regain its your end of the rink for the first and they are seeded second in Ontario as also represented Russia at the Olym- # 1 ranking. third periods. This makes it easier to determined by RPI, and second in pics. The Russian skip was playing in That ranking almost certainly guar- change when there is no break in play. Canada – behind McMaster – in the her third Universiade, her team mates antees that Carleton – at worst – will And of course it also means you have a overall RPI for all CIS teams. In fact included two curlers who had won four get the at large or wild card slot in friendly crowd and are somewhat more Carleton and Ottawa – which both previous medals, meaning they must the CIS championship at Ryerson in familiar with any idiosyncrasies – such defeated McMaster when they played be in their fifth year or were still in Toronto, at the centre that used to be as strange bounces off the boards, par- the Marauders – are both ranked lower university a year ago. The rules allow known as Maple Leaf Gardens. ticularly the boards behind the net. than McMaster in the overall RPIs. someone to compete one year after But before that, the Ravens will Last season, the Ravens made their leaving university. have a home playoff game on February first ever trip to the CIS champion- March Schedule The Universiade winter and sum- 28th and – with a win – will be in the ships. If Carleton qualifies again this mer games, are run by the Fédération Ontario University Athletics (OUA) season, they could end up hosting the Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 Internationale du Sport Universitaire final four tournament at the University OUA final the first weekend of March. – OUA men’s basketball final (location (FISU). In addition to winter and of Ottawa on March 6th and 7th. Un- That game is played at the home rink not yet set but probably will be at the summer games FISU also sponsors less there is a major upset, that tourna- of the highest ranked surviving team. University of Ottawa). Carleton men a number of world championships ment will feature the four top teams in Last season, the finals were played at – seeded second in Ontario – expect to including speed skating, three on three Canada – Carleton, Ottawa, Ryerson Windsor. be one of the four teams in that tourna- basketball, volleyball and even bridge. and McMaster. ment. And that’s just step one. Because Women’s Basketball Men’s and Women’s Nordic Skiing Ryerson is hosting the CIS cham- The women’s basketball team quali- Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March The Ravens claimed the Ontario pionships, it is guaranteed a slot in fied for the OUA playoffs because it 15 – CIS men’s basketball champion- University Athletics (OUA) Nordic the final eight. Because Carleton and was in the same four team division ships – the eight-team tournament will Skiing men’s championship and the Ottawa are ranked first and second, as Nipissing – a newcomer to OUA be at the Mattamy Centre in Toronto women won silver at the OUA Nordic they should be there as well, either as basketball – and Nipissing did not win (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens). Car- skiing championships in North Bay, OUA finalists or as the wild card. And a game all season. Carleton, however, leton men – ranked # 1 in Canada – In the 6.6 kilometre classic race, the because McMaster is ranked fourth in qualified lower than eighth which expect to be one of the final eight. Ravens won two medals on the men’s Canada, it seems likely they, too, will means its first playoff game will be an side. Colin Abbott won gold and Stef- be at the tournament at U of O. away game and – if the Ravens should Friday, March 6 or Saturday, March fan Lloyd won silver. Abbott’s time of One thing could change that – an win that game – the next game, and 7 – OUA men’s final, could possibly 18:03.7 was 30 seconds ahead of sec- Ottawa loss in one of its four final any subsequent games, will also be be at Carleton (The two-team final is ond place Lloyd. Fellow Raven skier regular season games. That seems away games. played at the home of the highest rank- Carrington Pomeroy finished fifth. most unlikely. If it did happen, the The women have had an up-and- ing Ontario survivor. Although teams In the women’s race, Carleton’s OUA four team final would move to down season but have – at times – from Quebec are allowed to play in the Kendra Murray turned in a time of Carleton – unless Carleton lost as well. played excellent defence. They also OUA, they are not allowed to host the 21:39.5 to take home the gold medal. The odds are against both stumbling have been very good at rebounding. final.) Her teammate, Adrienne Hynes, came are so high that it seems certain the top But they have been unable to score. in fourth. four men’s university basketball teams Their hopes of a playoff run pretty in Canada will be in Ottawa the first well disappeared when one of their Page 32 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

TASTY TIDBITS FROM TRILLIUM BAKERY Beating the Winter Blahs: You Can’t Change the Weather, but You Can Change Your Outlook By Jocelyn LeRoy can still enjoy my neighbourhood, the swaying plants after sliding down winter was hard. enjoying Christmas lights and the their branches and landing on the Finally, he was permitted to go out- The breathtaking beauty of winter occasional snowman sporting carrots, quartz rock. Then they “jump” off side. He shot out the door, galloped scenery has never failed to move me. scarves and maybe a hockey stick. it. They also rappel down the glass across the paddock and rolled in the Best of all is spending a couple of I love watching skaters on the walls in a most unsnail-like fashion, snow. No more winter blahs for him. hours in awe of the ice sculptures in Canal, always a colourful sight. I dropping the last few inches to the A few days ago, I took a straw poll Confederation Park during Winter- marvel that, even at 7:30 AM, there sandy floor. They butcher the grasses, of how my staff and some of my lude. For me, night-time is perfect: are people out there, no matter how leaving wisps of green floating at the customers cope with winter. The first it’s like walking into a magical king- far below zero the temperature plum- top. response: “I drink.” Now that’s hon- dom. And memories of past sculp- mets. If you think it’s too cold to go These are large snails. When the est, and succinct. tures are etched into my brain, there outdoors, here’s a tip: get dressed in bodies slide out of their shells, their Next: “Lots of music and lots of to recall when I fall asleep, anytime, warm layers everywhere, with hats, parts seem far larger than the house walking on the good days.” anywhere. mitts and if it’s slippery, strap-on ice- carried on their backs. To me, they’re “Going to visit my nephew in Cali- But I don’t have to go downtown grips for your boots. Once dressed, always interesting, even fascinat- fornia. Laguna Beach.” to appreciate winter’s beauty. The stay in your home until you feel too ing. “Get a life!” someone said to “Hanging out in the hot tubs at the spruce trees on my front lawn are hot, then step out into the cool caress me when I told them I could happily gym.” cloaked in snow, and hanging from of fine winter air and move right spend an hour with my eyes glued to “Rock climbing.” my evestrough are long, sparkling along. You’ll stay cozy and comfort- my aquarium. “Snowmobiling with my family.” icicles that, when the sun shines on able and amenable to seeing beauty; It’s not only people who must face “Skating on the Canal with my them, drip-drip-drip onto the walk- you’ll appreciate items of interest the winter blahs. My grand-daugh- kids.” way below in a symphony of pings such as architecture, happy dogs, ter’s horse, Nicholas, has had a rough “Skiing downhill.” and pongs. and, when walking in open spaces, time recently. He’s a newcomer to the “Cuddling up under a blanket and Once in a while, I see the aurora you’ll see how the wind has made art herd, and when out with them in the watching a movie.” borealis. I imagine how it must be in the snow on fields and fences. paddock, he got a deep cut and then “Holding theme parties, such as in the far North; the sky floods with To be sure, there are times when a serious infection. He had to stay having a Hawaiian party in summer dancing light and the icy ground conditions are too severe. That’s in his stall for several weeks. Twice clothes and with tiny umbrellas in the reflects indescribable colours. I try when you’ll find me curled up a day, he took a huge needle in his drinks.” to imagine how I would cope during indoors with a book and a nearby neck and then a stinging flush of his “Reading more.” long Arctic winters. Appreciating gingery hot drink to sip. open wound. My grand-daughter be- “Hot chocolate.” beauty is fine, but there also must be Or you’ll see me watching my two came a sweet horse-whisperer as she “Tobogganing. I’m 27 and always strategies, comforts, distractions and large snails. They court shamelessly administered the painful treatments. wanted to go, but I haven’t done it activities, even for us down South. right in front of me – I had no idea Afterward, she gave him apples and yet.” I like to walk in the snow, pref- that my aquarium cleaners could be carrots after his medicine, and then The last line goes to my husband: erably in the Gatineau Park, but I so naughty. They eat the loveliest of a big hug. Even so, the first part of “Hibernate.”

Hearty Black Bean Soup

Ingredients Directions 4-5 cups cooked black beans (canned are fine) Bring 10 cups of water or broth to a boil. 2 whole cloves 1 bay leaf Add all the ingredients. 3-4 peppercorns Simmer for about 1 hr. 1-2 minced garlic cloves Add 2 tbsp of butter or oil. 1 heaping tsp of dried thyme, or 2 tbsp of fresh thyme 1 medium chopped onion 2 diced carrots Serves 8. Best with Trillium’s 100% 3 diced celery stalks with leaves wholewheat bread. 1/2 chopped red pepper

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RED APRON COOKS Going Mad for Maple in March By Jennifer Heagle doesn’t rise above freezing, the sap & Venue. 1700 Ferguson’s Falls maple syrup than to drizzle it over will not run at all. Road (County Road #15), La- hot pancakes or crepes. Below, I In March, we go mad for Maple! The A month of ideal weather and it’s nark. 613-253-7000, www.temp- have included two recipes: the first, a days get longer, the weather warms a good Maple season. If the warm lessugarbush.ca basic pancake recipe and the second, and the sap flows – we hope. Like weather comes too early then the • Vanier Sugar Shack. 300 des a crepe recipe that uses buckwheat all growers and producers, the maple season is cut short. Pères-Blancs Ave., 613-580-2424 flour which is gluten free. industry depends heavily on the Over the years, we have compiled a ext 32001 or 613-859-6382, March includes St. Patty’s day weather. list of our favourite Sugar Bushes to www.museoparc.ca/en (Tuesday, March 17th), which For the maple sap to run, the nights visit at this time of year. • Sucrerie de la Montagne. 300 presents a great opportunity for a must be cold, below freezing, with- Chemin Saint-Georges, Rigaud. party. For details on the two weeks of out being too cold. If the temperature • Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane 450-451-5204, www.sucrerie- festivities, visit www.irishsocietyncr. falls to far below freezing, the sap Farm. 2452 Yorks Corners Road, delamontagne.com com/eventsUpcoming.html will take too long to warm up the Edwards. 613-821-2751, www. In our retail store, we will be next morning, and will not run well. stanleysfarm.com As usual, the Red Apron will be offering a local beef & beer stew as Daytime temperatures are just as • Fulton’s Pancake House & Sugar celebrating Maple Month with a part of our fresh meal menu, as well important. The temperatures during Bush. 291 6th Concession Road, series of menus, with maple as a fea- as other items. the day should be between 3 and 6 Pakenham. 613-256-3867, www. tured ingredient. Check out our menu degrees Celsius. If the temperature fultons.ca at redapron.ca • Temple’s Sugar Bush Restaurant There is no better way to enjoy GMSToddlerRoomMay14.pdf 1 5/13/14 10:25 PM

RED APRON RECIPES

Basic Pancake Gluten Free Batter Buckwheat Crepes

Ingredients Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1¼ cups buckwheat flour (you can substitute whole 3 large eggs C

wheat, spelt, or a blend of ¼ cup vegetable oil plus M flours) additional for skillet Y 1 tablespoon sugar ¾ cup nonfat milk 2 teaspoons baking powder 1¼ cups (or more) water CM ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon salt MY

1 egg CY ¾ cup milk Directions CMY ¼ cup butter, melted (you Place flour in medium can substitute canola or bowl. Whisk in eggs, ¼ K sunflower oil) cup oil, milk, 1 ¼ cups Optional: ½ cup fruit water, and salt. (chopped or grated apple, Heat 10-inch-diameter diced banana, or wild nonstick skillet over blueberries, grated carrots, medium-high heat; brush raisins, or nuts) pan with oil. Add ¼ cup- ful batter to skillet; tilt to Directions coat bottom. Cook crepe In a small bowl, combine until golden on bottom, the flour, sugar, baking adjusting heat to prevent powder and salt. Combine burning, 30 to 45 seconds. the egg, milk and butter or Using spatula, turn crepe oil. Stir into dry ingredi- over; cook 30 seconds. ents just until moistened. Transfer to plate and serve Tip: I separate my egg as soon as possible. yolk from my egg white These crepes can be and beat the white until garnished with fresh fruit, stiff peaks form, then fold nuts, whipped cream or into the mixture of wet whatever else your imagi- and dry ingredients. This nation can think up! makes an even fluffier pancake. Pour batter by ¼ cupful onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes; cook until the second side is golden brown.

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SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY PROGRAMS Sunnyside Branch fluent Ukrainian speaker. is open to the public and to be healthy, and yet as a Ottawa Public Library Children’s Book Clubs Start off with a review of the everyone is encouraged to population we are getting 1049 Bank Street, Ukrainian alphabet. All are come out and learn! Coffee bigger and unhealthier. Ottawa Mother-Daughter Book welcome. Registration. and snacks will be available. Though there isn’t a magic 613-730-1082, Club Mondays, 7:00 p.m. (60 Drop in. diet or pill, we need to Adult Services, ext 22 A place for girls and the min.): March 2, 23, 30, April Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (60 discuss a more sustainable Children’s Services, special women in their lives 20, 27 min.): March 4, April 1 way of losing weight. Dr. to share books. Ages 7-12. ext 29 Chandan Brar of the Glebe Registration. Conversations Among Knit & Knatter: Learn to Chiropractic Clinic will Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. (60 Knit focus on making sense of Children’s Programs Canadians min.): March 10, April 14 We will, as usual in Have you always wanted what works and what doesn’t to learn to knit or improve when it comes to losing Babytime this program, share our Guysread your skills? Now is the time those extra pounds that For babies and their parents experience, knowledge, Share the love of books. For to come to Sunnyside and we are all carrying around or caregiver with stories, reflections and ideas on a boys and a significant adult. bring your knitting needles unnecessarily! Registration. rhymes, songs and games. wide range of topics relevant Ages 8-12. Registration. and yarn to begin knitting Thursday, March 12, 6:30 0-18 months. Drop In. to life in Canada, past, Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. (60 that first scarf for winter, or p.m. (60 min.) Tuesdays, 2:15 p.m. (30 present and future. Topics min.): March 25, April 29 share your project if you are min.) may include the environment, an experienced knitter and The Sound of the Harp with Session 2: March 31 – April the economy, science and Club de lecture en français enjoy conversation and a cup Pat Marshall 21 technology, social well- pour les enfants! / French of tea! Drop-in. Join us for a morning of Session 3: May 5 – May 26 being, even new findings Book Club for Kids about the human brain. Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. (60 music with Pat Marshall Do you like reading in min.): March 11, 25, April who will speak about her Toddlertime Exploring our own attitudes, French? Join our new French 8, 22 passion for the harp. Having For toddlers and a parent we will be alert for a growing book club for kids and a Irish roots, Pat will speak or caregiver with stories, sense of community and significant adult. Ages 7 – Conversation en français about the history of the rhymes, songs and games. goodwill among Canadians 10. Registration. 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Pat will 21 and find our voices, hoping min.): March 23, April 20 also entertain us with some Session 3: May 5 – May 26 to offer helpful contributions Lundi, 18h30 (60 min.): 23 Memory Fitness: musical selections on her OR around the celebrations mars, 20 avril Rejuvenating your Brain Lever harp. Registration. Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. (30 of the 150th anniversary This presentation will explain Saturday, March 14, 11:00 min.) of Confederation in 2017. Teen Programs changes that happen in an a.m. (60 min.) Session 2: April 2 – April 23 Registration. aging brain. Approaches Session 3: May 7 – May 28 Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 TAG (Teen Advisory p.m. (120 min.): January 7 – to keeping a brain young VOIP 101 Group) (Ongoing Event) will be discussed by two Today’s internet Family Storytime June 24 Sunnyside Teens--join our brain-health experts, Dr. has transformed the (Bilingual) new Teen Advisory Group Frank Knoefel and Maria telecommunications industry. 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Jeff Dubois, gardien. other Wednesday during the Peer Tutoring plus Drop in is a physician at Ottawa’s Publicity Chair, Ottawa PC Aucune inscription requise. fall and winter terms. Each Board Game & Card Game Memory Disorder Clinic and Users’ Group examines a Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. / café begins at 6:30 p.m. with nights. Meets once a month Clinical Scientist and Vice- number of free and low-cost mercredi 10h15 (30 min.) a 20 minute talk by a scientist on a Friday at 4:00 p.m. To President of Medical Affairs options to replace or augment Session 2: April 1 – April 22 followed by a 40 minute join, stop by the branch. and Health Informatics at the your existing telephone / 1 avril – 22 avril open question and answer Bruyère Research Institute. service. Registration. Session 3: May 6 – May 27 / period. Come and join us for Adult Programs Registration. Thursday, March 19, 6:30 6 mai – 22 avril a lively discussion around a scientific issue of the day. Tuesday, March 3, 1:00 p.m. (120 min.) The Writing Workshop p.m. (60 min.) Children’s Special Be prepared to be informed, An opportunity for writers of Colorectal Health Programs engaged and even amused, as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, Carleton’s professors share HTML 101 Colorectal cancer is the third and experimental forms to Would you like to be able to most frequently diagnosed Silly Saturdays at Sunnyside their scientific discoveries gather. Our emphasis will create your own web pages? form of cancer in Canadian / On s’amuse les samedis à with you. Drop in. be on developing works- Alan German from the adults affecting nearly 1 in Sunnyside Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (60 in-progress for publication. Ottawa PC Users’ Group will 14 men and 1 in 15 women. Each week there will be min.): March 11, 25, April 8 The workshop will provide take you through the basics It is possible to reduce board games, Lego, crafts or writers with encouragement and get you up to speed. one’s risk of developing another activity. Ages 6 & Ingenious Talks (Faculty and constructive criticism Registration. colorectal cancer, and given up. No registration required. of Engineering & Design, from their peers. Author/ Thursday, March 5, 6:30 its frequency, it is important Chaque semaine il y aura Carleton University) Facilitator: Michael p.m. (120 min.) to properly screen for its des jeux de société, Lego, FED Talks is a new speaker F. Stewart: http:// presence. Please join us to du bricolage, ou une autre series from Carleton michaelfstewart.com Eating to Lose Weight learn more about managing activité. Âgés de 6 ans et University’s Faculty of Registration. What are we eating, your colorectal health. plus. Aucune inscription Engineering and Design Mondays, 6:00 p.m. (120 drinking or doing to cause Presented by Graham Beaton, requise. that engages the community min.): March 9, April 13 our bodies to hold on to Doctor of Naturopathic Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 in discussions of timely extra fat? We have more Medicine. 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SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY PROGRAMS - Continued from page 34 Registration. Bring your suggestions. March title: Orphan Train Fridays, 2:00 p.m. (60 Adult Book Clubs March title (Romania): The Registration. by Christina Baker Kline min.): March 20, April 17 Days of the King by Florian March title: The Juggler’s April title: Life after Life by European Book Club Filip (2011) Children: A Journey into Kate Atkinson Sunnyside Adult Book Club The European Book Club is a April title (Austria): Winter Family Legend and the Fridays, 2:00 p.m. (60 Join in stimulating cooperation of the European Quarters by Evelyn Grill Genes that Bind Us by min.): March 13, April 10 discussions on selected titles Union National Institutes for (2004) Carolyn Abraham in a friendly and relaxed Culture (EUNIC) in Ottawa: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. (120 Fridays, 2:00 p.m. (60 Mystery Book Club atmosphere on the last Friday the Austrian Cultural Forum, min.): March 18, April 15 min.): March 6 Do you enjoy reading of the month. Registration. the Goethe Institute, the mysteries? Share the March title: Sweet Tooth by Romanian Cultural Institute, Non-Fiction Adult Book Second Friday Adult Book enjoyment of good mysteries Ian McEwan the Instituto Camoes of Club Club in a relaxed atmosphere. April title: Road Ends by Portugal and the Embassy Join in stimulating Meet new people and join in Join us for discussion every Mary Lawson of the Republic of Poland. discussions on selected titles stimulating discussions on third Friday of the month. Fridays, 2:00 p.m. (60 The EBC aims to promote of non-fiction in a friendly selected titles in a friendly Registration. min.): March 27, April 24 European authors and their and relaxed atmosphere. and relaxed atmosphere March title: The Suspect by works. A book title from A variety of topics will be every second Friday of the L.R. Wright an EU country is selected discussed depending on month. Newcomers are April title: The Dark Winter for discussion each month. the interests of the group. welcome. Registration. by David John Mark

AROUND TOWN Friends of the Central Experimen- wits against their master, who has The Tontine Awards, a micro-grant com tal Farm Master Gardener Lecture cast a lecherous eye on the bride-to- initiative funding women’s creativ- “Plant for Incredible Edibles with be. Plots and romantic misadventures ity in Ottawa-Gatineau, is inviting Volunteer at the 2015 Canadian David Hinks”. April 7 from 7 to 9 ensue, carried along by some of the submissions for its first award of Tulip Festival from May 8-18! Are p.m. Yes, indeed, you can grow a most gorgeous music ever composed. 2015. The deadline is March 9. A you a social butterfly? Do you love bounty of vegetables in your urban In the end, goodness triumphs, the micro-grant of $600 will be awarded interacting with the public? The space. FCEF members $12, non- pairs of lovers are sorted out, and Fi- to a creative endeavour that con- is looking members $15, Bldg 72 CEF Arbo- garo and Susanna are wed. Mozart’s tributes to the vibrancy of the local for volunteers in the following areas: retum, east exit off Prince of Wales most exuberant comedy, reimagined! community. We strongly encourage Leadership/Supervisors, Pageantry, roundabout. 613-230-3276 www. Starring John Brancy as Figaro, trans women, queer women, women Gleam Team, Logistics, Restaurant friendsofthefarm.ca Sasha Djihanian as Susanna, and of colour, women with disabilities, Servers, Programmed Activity Sup- Ottawa’s very own Wallis Giunta as HIV+ women, young women, im- port, Festival Boutique and more. The Marriage of Figaro. Reimag- Cherubino! With the NAC Orchestra. migrant women, single mothers and Call Suzanne Landis at the festival ined and set in Edwardian England, Southam Hall at the NAC. March 21, people of marginalized genders to office at 613-567-5757 for more Figaro and his fiancée, Susanna, 23, 25, 28. Tickets starting from $25 apply. Submit application online at information. servants in the household of Count Visit operalyra.ca for more details! www.boursestontineawards.ca. For Almaviva, are pitted in a battle of information: tontine.awards@gmail.

Spring Flooding Preparedness Getting Ready for Spring Flooding: Presentations & Community Discussion Presented by the Old Ottawa East Community Association Monday, March 2, 7 p.m. Old Town Hall Community Centre, 61 Main Street

• Spring flooding in Ottawa: How your municipality prepares and responds (City of Ottawa) • Flooding in Old Ottawa East: History and future expectations (Rideau Valley Conservation Authority) • Proposed emergency communications network: A pilot project for Brantwood Park (Pauline Lynch-Stewart & Peter Croal) • Discussion to follow each presentation. Here’s your chance to get answers to your burning questions about what to do in the face of potential flooding.

PHOTO BY TOM ALFÖLDI By Kari Keays, Community City departments and services Conservation Authorities and Gov- bags, assisting with roadway drain- Emergency Management work together to reduce the risks and ernment partners have responsibility age control by ensuring that catch protect the safety of residents in the for controlling dams, monitoring both basins and drains are open and free Coordinator event of flooding through initiatives watershed conditions and river and of snow and ice (catch basins can be including Flood Plain zoning, Rideau stream flows, flood plain mapping, located by a yellow “T” bar painted The arrival of spring brings warmer River flood control and ice breaking flood forecasting and issuing flood on the roadway) and learning about temperatures, longer days and melt- operations, regular culvert clearing advisories and warnings. design and landscaping options you ing snow. Unfortunately, spring can and drainage control operations and Residents can prepare for and can employ to reduce the risk to also bring an increased risk of flood- procurement of sand and sand bags. reduce the negative effect of flood your property. Working and planning ing for communities in low lying The City will also provide informa- damage by moving valuables and together as a neighbourhood or street areas and along waterways. Everyone tion about escalating flood risk and important documents out of the base- is great way to share resources and has a role to play in preparing for and sand bag locations via public service ment, following warning and watches ensure that everyone is ready. reducing the risk of spring flooding announcements and social media. and taking the recommended actions, For more information on prepar- including the City of Ottawa, Conser- Information on what to do before, ensuring sump pumps and footing ing for emergencies, including spring vation Authorities and residents. So during and after a flood is available at drains are connected and functioning flooding, visit ottawa.ca/areyouready. who does what? ottawa.ca. properly, accessing and utilizing sand Page 36 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

FINANCIAL PLANNING Become Familiar with Wealth Transfer Strategies By Bob Jamieson, CFP of your estate, reducing the tax having one. complex. Consequently, you’ll need burden at death. This could also to consult with your tax and legal To retire comfortably, you need to potentially lower probate, executor Beneficiary designations advisors regarding your particular save and invest regularly using an and legal fees. However, be careful to Many of your financial assets — situation. effective savings and investment understand when income attribution including life insurance policies, strategy. Maximizing RRSPs or other rules apply, causing income earned RRSPs and TFSAs — allow you to Permanent Life Insurance retirement accounts will likely be on the gifted property to be taxed in name a beneficiary. Upon your death, When building an estate for your essential to realizing your retirement your hands. your beneficiary will automatically heirs, you have typically considered goals. Once you retire, you’ll need to If you donate securities with a receive these assets, avoiding the both registered and unregistered “switch gears” somewhat and begin capital gain to a registered Canadian sometimes time-consuming, expen- investment accounts, and your real thinking ahead to wealth transfer charity, then there is no tax payable sive (and public) process of probate. property, as your principal sources of strategies. on the capital gain, and you get full It is essential that you periodically accumulating wealth. Permanent life An effective wealth transfer credit for the donation. review these designations to make insurance can also be used to effec- strategy can help you accomplish a sure they reflect your current wishes tively accumulate wealth and pass it variety of goals, such as distribut- Will and that they do not conflict with the along to children or grandchildren, ing your assets the way you choose, A Will is simply a plan for distrib- terms of your Will. typically in a very tax-efficient man- avoiding probate fees and reducing uting your assets to family members ner. estate taxes. You can explore a vari- and other beneficiaries. If you were Trusts ety of wealth transfer tools, including to die intestate (without a Will), Different trusts can help you ac- All the wealth transfer techniques the following: provincial laws would determine how complish a variety of wealth trans- we’ve looked at will require some your assets should be distributed — fer and estate planning goals. For careful thought and preparation on Gifting and there’s no guarantee that the end example, an inter vivos trust can help your part — so don’t wait too long Gifting your assets to your adult result would be what you would have you leave assets to your heirs without before getting started. Time has a children can help minimize the size chosen. Everyone should consider going through probate. You can also way of sneaking up on all of us — structure the trust to stagger pay- but it’s especially sneaky when we’re ments over a number of years, rather unprepared. www.edwardjones.com than all at once, or include other If you would like a complimentary WEALTH MANAGEMENT restrictions or incentives. A testa- discussion on this topic, please give mentary trust, created in your Will, me a call at 526-3030. I am also plan- can allow your heirs to effectively in- ning a seminar, with invited expert come split with the trust, potentially speakers, to be held in the spring. If decreasing overall taxation. you would like to be considered for As you can see, trusts are versa- an invitation, please call as well. tile instruments — but they are also

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NOTES FROM THE GARDEN CLUB The Edible Garden

Produce from Rebecca’s Garden. PHOTO BY REBECCA LAST

By Colin Ashford becca started gardening at the age of more than a dozen varieties of heri- leaves of nasturtiums can be added to eight when she was given a packet of tage tomatoes each year. salads. The Old Ottawa South Garden Club radish seeds — and has never looked Rebecca started her presentation Rebecca then moved on to discuss welcomed back Rebecca Last for back. Her small suburban garden with the question: “Why grow edi- permaculture (permaculture = perma- a presentation entitled “The Edible is certified as wildlife habitat and, bles?” And reasons there were many, nent + [agri]culture); the main prin- Garden”. A Master Gardener, Re- amongst other edibles, she grows including: better health, improved ciples being: care of the earth; care nutrition, a reduced carbon-footprint, of people; and fair shares for all. Key feeding wildlife, and, above all, as an practices include: learn from nature; act of rebellion against big agri- start small and slowly; use renewable

H I N T culture. In answering the question: resources; recycle resources; promote “What to grow?” Rebecca proposed diversity; and, above all, be creative. that members grow: what they like For more information visit www. to eat; what is expensive; and what eonpermaculture.ca. is hard to find (e.g. heritage variet- Rebecca wound up her presenta- O N B U R G ies). Although most edible plants are tion with some ideas on how to use Wellington West annuals, Rebecca noted a number of garden produce. Apart from the obvi- From the O-Train line to useful (and tasty) perennials includ- ous—of eating fresh food, straight ing: herbaceous plants (such as fid- from the garden, either in salads Island Park, delight in the dleheads, asparagus, rhubarb, mint, or as roasted root vegetables—she offerings of Wellington West, oregano, and thyme); hardy wood- suggested preserving produce in the Where we shop local! ies (such as hazelnuts, raspberries, form of: pesto; jams and jellies; chut- grapes, and even kiwis); and fruit neys and ketchups; vinegars; and also

W E L I N G T trees (such as apples, plums, pears, by drying (especially of herbs). SHOP FOOD ARTS and quince). She also recommended some perennials, often thought of The next meeting of the Old Ot- as famine foods, such as dandelion, tawa South Garden Club, entitled nettle, tulip bulbs, daylilies (both the the “The Rock Garden”, will be on rhizomes and flowers) and rose hips; Monday 9 March 2015 at 7:00 p.m. and some more surprising selections at the Old Ottawa South Community including paper birch, Eastern White Centre (The Firehall), 260 Sunnyside cedar leaves, and even acorns. And Avenue. Judy Wall, of Rock Wall Gar- ornamentals can be tasty too: bloody dens (www.rockwallgardens.com), sorrel can be steamed like spinach will illustrate the elements of rock O N or makes an attractive addition to gardening—with special emphasis on salads; anise hyssop, with its attrac- plantings that we can grow locally in tive purple-blue flowers, makes great our gardens.

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Great Bowls of Fire for the Ottawa Food Bank

Bowl by Marie Hennessey. PHOTOs BY ADA BRZESKI

Bowl by Ada Brzeski.

By Ada Brzeski and Jocelyn purveyor: My Gluten Free Bakery. Jenkins While guests socialize with friends, they will be entertained by the music of Cossette and Company Great Bowls of Fire is a fundrais- led by OOS’s Max Cossette. Your ing event for the Ottawa Food Bank. host for the evening, Derick Fage, This local event will take place on will present an auction of special Saturday March 14th at the Glebe ceramic pieces. There will also be a Community Center from 5:00 to silent auction. 8:00 p.m. Organized by the Ottawa Tickets are available at the Life of Guild of Potters, it has raised over Pie (1095 Bank) and at Il Primo (371 $120,000 for the food bank over the Preston) for $45. years. This year, we are celebrating Many local businesses and people our 10th year. are involved in organizing this event. Guild members donate handmade Firehall potters donating bowls are bowls, which guests choose and take Marie Hennessey, Ada Brzeski,and home at the end of the evening. The Puck Janes. Others donating bowls bowls are filled with delicious soups are Carol Badenoch, Carol Holmes, from some of the best restaurants in Sarah Hand, Sue-ann Blakely, Jane town. This year’s restaurants will Snider, Kim Lulashnyk, Debbie include faithful supporters which McLeod, Mahnaz Hazeghi, Car- have been with us from the begin- olynne Pynn-Trudeau and Debra ning, such as Absinthe, Thyme and Ducharme. Again, and the Wellington Gastropub We hope you will join us and sup- as well as Il Primo Ristorante, Lazy port the Ottawa Food Bank. Pickle, Joy of Gluten Free, Stone- For more information check out Face Dolly’s, Side Door Kitchen and the Guild’s web site at www.ot- Canvas. This 10th edition of Great tawaguildofpotters.ca. Bowls will introduce Chez Edgar and Le Café @ the NAC and new bread Page 40 THE OSCAR l MARCH 2015

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