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YEAR 27, VOL.29, No. 9 THE OTTAWA SOUTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REVIEW MAY 2001

BIG CROWD AT THE BELLWOOD STREET HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

BY RICHARD CLEROUX t was 9f50 am on a sunny games were set up on the street as I Saturday April 21 morning and more players arrived. I John Crupi, hard-working press Mayor Chiarelli was supposed to aide to Mayqr Bob Chiarelli was leave right after the official face-off standing alone in the middle of ceremony, but he stayed on to play deserted Bellwood Ave. street hockey for the better part of an "So where are the kids, Cleroux?" hour, bragging afterwards that he had Crupi shouted. "You promised me scored a hat-trick. there'd be hundreds of kids." Crupi Councillor Doucet had been at the had lined up hi? boss to officiate at Summit of the Americas/protest in the opening of the Seventh Annual Quebec City earlier in the week, but Bellwood Street flockey Tournament. Doucet had told a CBC interviewer His Worship was waiting in a on air that he would have to miss the parked car, but with 10 minutes to go big demonstration because he had to until the opening face-off, there was get back to Ottawa for an important nobody else in sught. Was this all official ceremony on Saturday. some sort of silly ctunt to waste the He didn't specify what that might mayor's time? be but everybody in Old Ottawa Edan Naumetz, 11, fires a hard shot in early action on Bellwood Tournament as Mayor Bob "Don't worry, Crupi, they'll be South knew what he was talking Chiarelli (ctrin 67s sweater) and Councillor Clive Doucet (rt in white t-shirt) look on. here alright," I shouted back. And about. It's called getting one's Photo D. bouse before Crupi could say anything priorities right in life. more, a tall kid in cutroff khaki jeans By noon, about 150 players and came around the corner off Belmont spectators have taken part in the carrying an old hockey stick, ready tournament. The kids played hard for for bear - hockey bear. two solid hours and then charged off Up at Sunnyside, two tiny boys the street at noon sharp, lining up for with sticks and hockey gloves were hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and trotting down the hill ahead of their donuts which parents and neighbors father. had donated for the event. Several more appeared seemingly Edwina Sutherland and Melody out of nowhere. One had a hockey Benger worked hard at a hot BBQ net, another had a dog with him. And cooking up hot dogs, about 15 dozen then, they really began arriving, in in all, plenty for every player and two, threes, and more and more, on even some left over for the adults. Jan and on, the large and the small, the Loünder brought huge bags of potato short and the tall, all of them right on chips and passed them out, and Bob time and not a minute early. Johnston, who lives up on Sunnyside And they kept on coming, kids on and didn't have any kids taking part, bicycles, moms and dads driving up but loves watching the activities, in cars or arriving on foot pulling donated a cooler full of diet soft Wild action at Bellwood Tournament Photo Jake Morrison siblings in carts - sometimes entire drinks and natural drinking water. households, with their family pets. Mary O'Neill raided a supermarket Some kids dressed for serious ball and donated a grocery basket full of hockey with all the equipment they dogs and chips and buns. Herb and had. Some came with next to nothing. Anne Simpson donated money to buy Do You WANT TO BE One had to borrow a stick. Somebody drinks and dogs. Thanks to their produced a clean new tennis ball and generosity and that of half dozen THE OSCAR'S NEXT EDITOR? Mayor Bob Chiarelli, who wore his other people there was more than Ottawa 67s sweater for the occasion, enough food to feed everybody. Applications accepted until 31 May 2001. presided at the official face-off, with And then, when it was all over, a Councillor Clive Doucet backing’ him clean up crew of helpful pre- teens Call Doug Stickley at 730-0424 for information. up. went around picking up tournament Salary $800 per issue, computer provided. More players kept arriving and garbage off the street and the front soon the few became dozens and the lawns and got a free Ottawa South dozens more than a hundred. More T-shirt each for their efforts.

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^—The DEAR READER, PASSING THE KEYBOARD OSCAR s you may guess from the there would really be little to put into The OTTAWA SOUTH COMMUNITY A ASSOCIATION REVIEW little ad on the front page, I The OSCAR. Thanks to each of you, am retiring as editor of The The OSCAR is a wonderful success. 260 Sunnyside Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 0R7 OSCAR, on completion of the June Of, course, an enormous hug to all of www.OldOttawaSouth.com/oscar issue. After creating 92 issues as you who read The OSCAR; my editor during almost 9 years and PLEASE NOTE: The OSCAR Has No Fax readers. You are what makes our several months as an associate editor, The OSCAR PHONE LINE: 730-1045 community the wonderful place it is. E-mail: [email protected] I will hand over the keyboard to the Producing The OSCAR has. been special person selected to become the a big challenge and education for me Editor: Peter Hecht; 730-1045 next editor. but the reward has been the thanks Distribution Manager: Lily Hecht 730-5902 It takes a lot of effort and time to from those who told me how much Business Manager: Rachel Harris 730-5044 put out each issue, more than just they enjoy reading the paper from Advertising Manager: Gayle Weitzman 730-1058 (not classy ads) getting articles and turning them into beginning to end - “including the ads” printed copy. While being or those who told me that finding The MONTHLY DEADLINE: 2ND LAST FRIDAY OF MONTH editor/producer is a one-person job, I OSCAR has convinced them to move depend on advertising manager, into the neighborhood. The OSCAR is a community association paper paid for entirely by advertising. Gayle Weitzman, Lily Hecht, the I sincerely wish the next person all It is published for the Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) Inc. distribution manager and book the best with the job and the Distribution is free to all Old Ottawa South homes and businesses and selected keeper, Rachel Harris, to do their job relationships which develop from locations in Old Ottawa South, the Glebe and Billings Bridge. Opinions or I couldn’t do mine. I’d also like to being editor. It has meant a lot to me, expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily of The OSCAR or OSCA. mention Doug Stickley for his efforts all 5000 hours of labor and the 24 The Editor retains the right to edit or include articles submitted for publication, in helping us relate to the OSCA hour joy of living in a great which become the property of The OSCAR. board. Heartfelt thanks to all of you. neighborhood. I also count on all those dedicated souls who provide the content of The Peter H. OUR NEXT DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MAY 25 OSCAR each month. Without you,

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ZONE D2: Janet Drysdale (Coordinator), Jessica & Colin Drysdale, Jackie & Michael IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Heinermann, Ty & Erica Erwin, The Kirkpatrick-Wahl Family; Fran Mowbray Ottawa South Community Centre - The Old Firehall 247-4946 Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) 247-4872 ZONE El : Barry Leighton (Coordinator), The Leighton Family, Doug Stickley, Wendy Johnson, Jacki Langsner, Ryan Lum; Susan Sutherland Ottawa Public Library - South Branch 730-1082 Lynn Graham, Public School Trustee 730-3366 ZONE E2: Michael Wilson (Coordinator),-The Tillman Family, Frida Kolsster-Berry, Centretown Community Health Centre 563-4771 Mary-Ann Kent, Glen Elder & Lorraine Stewart, Julie Vergara, The Rowleys, Dave Carleton University White, Rick Chataway CUSA (Carleton U Students Association) 520-6688 Graduate Students Association 520-6616 ZONE FI: Carol O'Connor (Coordinator), Marie Dubrule, Moir Family, Janet Jancar, Community Liaison 520-3811 Stem Family, T. Liston, Ellen Bailie, Nicky Haddad, Evan Ostrander, Niki Devito, Mediation Centre 520-5765 Dante Ruiz Athletics 520-4480 New City Hall ZONE F2: Bea Bol (Coordinator), Tubman Family, Karen Fee, Pamela Williams, Paulette Theriault, Alex Hart, Alexandra McDonald, Bea Bol, Jill Moine, Jayne Dutton Bob Chiarelli, Mayor of Ottawa {[email protected]) 580-2496 Clive Doucet, City Councillor {[email protected]) 580-2487 ZONE G: Angela Graves (Coordinator), Chris Kinsley, The Cihlar Family, The Graves Main Number (24 hrs) for all departments 580-2400 Family, Tom Kurys, Roger Ehrhardt, Jacy Moore Community Police - non-emergencies 236-1222 Emergencies only 9-1-1 Echo Dr:: Alex Bissel Serious Crimes 230-6211 Bank Street-Ottawa South:Rob Cook, Tom Lawson, Lily Hecht Ottawa Hydro 738-6413 Bank Street-Glebe: Lily Hecht Streetlight Problems (burned out, always on, flickering) 738-6411 Brewer Pool 247-4938 Brewer Arena 247-4917 City of Ottawa website - city.Ottawa.on.ca E MAY 2001 ™ OSCAR - OUR 27™ YEAR PAGE 3

OSCA PRESIDENT'S REPORT Confidence you can count on BY JOHN GRAHAM Driven and determined, Tracy Arnett understands ED TOR OF OSCAR The editor operates at 'arms length' the pride of a job well done and the importance t was with much regret that I from the board so as to ensure the of home and family. It is these qualities that I ensure that every one of her clients can count on accepted the resignation of The Review is run in a business-like receiving Tracy’s personal attention. Her hard OSCAR's editor, Peter Hecht, on manner and that the editor has work, helpful nature and desire to exceed client behalf of the Board of OSCA. Peter's journalistic freedom. expectations have resulted in her being a recipient, of the prestigious Royal LePage last edition of the Review • That said, the Board Director's Platinum Award. will appear in June. He has approves the editorial worked tirelessly over the policy of the paper. The past nine years to nurture Further, the editor must what we believe is the best present a plan to the Board Resident community paper in Ottawa. every year, a plan that Moreover, that he has created includes projected financial such a high quality paper in a statements. Expert fiscally responsible manner is truly *- Finally, it is long-standing Board cù. 125 Second Avenue commendable. Thanks to Peter and policy that the Review run at a Super Duplex plus lot! his staff, The OSCAR now operates break even or better basis. • Two I bedroom units at a modest profit to ensure a healthy Prospective candidates for the working capital base. editor's job should have writing and • Great tenants or Congratulations, Peter, on a great editing experience coupled with a • Build your dream 'run'.. You have served your genuine interest in the community. home on severed lot conimunity well and deserve much Patience, tact, good communication TRACY ARNETT thanks from all of us in Old Ottawa skills, computer and management Making you feel at home skills, a history of volunteering, South. Sales Representative ''To replace Peter, the Board has creativity - these are some of the Director's Platinum Award struck a search committee made up of other key experiences and skills that 165 Pretoria Avenue ROYAL LEPAGE Board members Doug Stickley, Peggi we will be looking for in assessing ■MBHiiiiniiiiiimiiii Ottawa, Ontario K1S1X1 McNeil and me. Peter Hecht has also candidates. The editor should also be graciously agreed to serve on this willing to attend periodic OSCA Bus: 613 238-2801 (24HR. PACER) Fax: 613 238-4583 committee. If you are interested in Board meetings to report on the applying, please send your resume to Review's activities and finances. [email protected] any member of the search committee ALTAVISTA PARKWAY or to OSCA's Executive Director, In the April edition of OSCAR, I Deirdre McQuillan, at the Old reported on the draft terms of Firehall. Deirdre can also be reached reference for - conducting an by e-mail at [email protected]. environmental assessment of the Here are a few of the principal proposed Alta Vista Transportation parameters of the editor's job: Corridor. This corridor would run Not intended to solicit properties already listed. Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Broker • The editor receives an honorarium from Walkley Road and Conroy of $800 an issue (there are usually Avenue northwest to the Riverview go forward with a 'class' assessment, of course, a new road surface. 11 issues per year). Hospital and then proceed to cross the based on the corridor being a road. The traditional approach to this • The position comes with a personal Rideau River over a newly Should the corridor develop into type of project is to leave the computer along with appropriate constructed bridge to. eventually join something more than just a road, for roadway open to all traffic and software. Nicholas Street. example, if it were to include a public restrict the contractor to, for example, • Other key members of the OSCAR OSCA was successful in gaining transit dimension, then an 'individual' two blocks on one side of the street at staff are the advertising and membership on a formal advisory as opposed to a 'class' assessment will any one time. Businesses would circulation managers, both of group to be established during the be required. In short, the assessment remain open at all times. Such an whom receive modest assessment process. Further, out of will have to be redone. approach would necessitate compensation for their efforts. some 10 other recommendations that The Alta Vista corridor will construction lasting from May until • Peter Hecht estimates that he we made to the City on structuring present an intèresting challenge for the end of October. spends approximately 50 to 60 the assessment process, six were Old Ottawa South. On the one hand, Alternatives to this traditional hours per edition. accepted - all in all, not a bad batting its construction might ease traffic approach might include: complete • The Review relies on dozens of average. congestion for us, at least in the short road closure, greatly extended hours volunteers to deliver the paper Of some disappointment, term, by siphoning off vehicles that or financial incentives to the throughout the community. however, was the City's decision to might otherwise use Bank, Main or contractor for rapid completion. Bronson. On the other, there may be Some of these might be preferred by some options that will not ease traffic the business community but even in the short turn. Moreover, we unacceptable to nearby residents. need to maintain solid relationships Consequently, Clive expects to St. JaniOS Third Ave. OU Lyon) In The Bleba with our sister community initiate meetings in the fall of this associations in the inner city on a year with stakeholders, assuming that variety of issues affecting us in the Bank Street remains in the budget for long term. Ensuring that this issue the 2002 construction season. Thus gets a thorough airing in the this issue as well promises to be an community will be an important increasingly important one for the Junior Camps and Programs priority of the Board in the months to Board. come. HOPEWELL GRASS YARD Friendly Adult Round Robins RECONSTRUCTION OF BANK The Board has agreed to the STREET request of the Hopewell School's Professional Instruction Councillor Doucet reported at the Grass Yard Committee to provide April Board meeting that he has been $600 to help purchase a plaque to list City Leagues successful in securing City funding to and thank all of the persons and Lots of Tournaments conduct a 'street-scaping study' to organizations who contributed to the assist in the planning for the project. The plaque will be placed on Very Reasonable Rates reconstruction of Bank Street a rock or post in the grass yard. between the Rideau River and the Congratulations to Committee PLAY TENNIS THIS SUMMER! Canal. This project is scheduled to co-chair Wilder Boucaud and the commence in the spring of 2002 and other volunteers onjiis committee for will include new wider side walks, bringing to a successful close this sewers, watermains, street lights and, important project for our community. THE PAGE 4 OSCAR - OUR 27™ YEAR MAY 2001

COUNCILLOR'S REPORT

BY CLIVE DOUCET, CAPITAL WARD Tel: 580-2487 Fax: 580-2527 Website: www.clivedoucet.com Email: [email protected] Dear Oscar Readers, GOOD NEWS FOR CAPITAL business owners WARD PROJECTS will receive a Saturday, Jungjthj At Committee we secured mailed information TRairv dateJU unejl Otn)] $400,000 for detail drawings packet and an educational visit from Vincent Massey Park i_ I for the Glebe Community a by-law officer prior to [(Riverside&Heron)] Centre renovations. There's also implementation of the by-law. After money for a streetscaping study for the warning phase has ended, charges WRarkinœÂ variable m Old Ottawa South to make sure we will be laid with substantial fines for BusrRoutes 118, 175, 140, get a quality reconstruction of Bank patrons and owners. The objective is 111,87 St. between the bridges in 2002. This to bring about voluntary compliance STARTS 10:30 am is a once in a generation without resorting to charges. reconstruction so we want to get it CENTRAL CANADA t right with safer intersections, EXHIBITION AT 'Bring yourfamily and friends pedestrian-friendly lighting, and LANS DOWN E enger Hunt: broader sidewalks. Super Ex will be allowed to H^Kjdfe^reational For Ottawa East, there's money to extend its current lease at Lansdowne ggHlra^/in prizes! relocate the intersection at St. Paul's Park by one year, until the summer of University to Hazel and Main. There's 2002, but has been asked to relocate At the Fair: also money for a wider sidewalk after that. The reason is that we can't Get tips on safe cycling, along the St. Paul University continue to hold up the greening of commuting car-sharing and property. For Heron Park, we're Lansdowne Park for the sake of a Music, food, fun, and much mdF looking at some money for a two- week fair. And that's what this community room in the existing field comes down to - if we let the Central For more Information or to house. We've got a long way to go Canada Exhibition extend its lease Connect to: yet, but at least it's a start. then our hands are tied as a City in So a big thank you to my fellow terms of tackling the long-overdue councillors who kindly supported greening of Lansdowne Park. these initiatives for Capital Ward. I don't like to see traditions such Organized tty OTTAWA GOES 100% as this get supplanted, but I think it's The Peace and Environment Resource Centre SMOKE-FREE the right time for Super Ex to find a www.perc.flora.org, 230-4590 After many months of study by more permanent home, one that the City's Medical Officer of Health, satisfies its space needs without Dr. Robert Cushman, long hours of restricting our community's and the paid parking, but rather by drivers neighborhoods like ours. And then I Committee and Council debate, and city's ability to transform Lansdowne lying in wait for spots on the went on to name Mark Blevis -- as if numerous public presentations, Park into a greener, more Lansdowne lot when it’s full, he was a. family all by himself — Council unanimously passed a 100% people-friendly place. blocking the roadway and creating a without mentioning his wife and Smoke-Free Ottawa bylaw. This Rest assured the City will do all it traffic jam on Bank Street. fellow high-tech professional, Andrea gives you an idea just how much can to assist the CCEA in finding a Lansdowne administration has Ross, who has been a dedicated public support there was across the new home, perhaps one that will even since recognized that large events will contributor to our traffic committee new city for dealing with the issue of let it get back closer to its roots as an require on- hand Police officers to for several years and their baby Lucy, protecting the residents of Ottawa agricultural fair. conduct traffic control and keep cars who is the youngest member of the from the many health risks of second- LANSDOWNE TRAFFIC JAMS from blocking up Bank Street. This Glebe Traffic Study. My fingers were hand smoke. We saw several traffic jams on change should solve the problem. rapped, as they should have been. The bylaw will see bars, Bank Street this winter around OUT & ABOUT IN THE restaurants, and bingo halls go well-attended Lansdowne Park NEW SIDEWALK DESIGN smoke-free starting August 1 st, 2001. events. City staff investigated and WARD GUIDELINES Mayor Chiarelli came out to battle Council passed a motion to have During the first month no fines will determined that the problem was not with me for Bellwood Street Hockey staff prepare new design guidelines be handed out, only warnings. All in fact caused by the newly-instituted supremacy. Suffice it to say, the for the city's sidewalks. The report mayor is a keen competitor. The will come forward in the fall. It will weather was perfect. It was, as usual, be the first step towards more a grand event with games along the pedestrian-friendly sidewalks for the entire block. Everyone got to score a new city. PILATES classes available goal. Thanks very much to La Right now, we have "rock and ■MiiinBBrfTiu—gHgaBami m i'll rainiiiB'wifliiiai.M MUMI Famille Cleroux for a great roll" sidewalks that are built more for •Aerobics classes weekly * Cardio-machines * Fully equipped weight room* •Personal Training * Morning Child Care * Fresh Juice Bar* community initiative. the convenience of cars than the safe Clean-up in Windsor Park, led by passage of pedestrians. Look down Spring Special Anne-Marie Corbett and Brian any Glebe or Old Ottawa South street Tansey, went off without a hitch. The and you will see a street that is built park is clean and ready for spring. for four lanes of cars with sidewalks $1 09*00/3 month Congratulations to Mike Lascelles so narrow two people can barely walk (Offer expires May 31,2001 ) and Environmental Committee of side by side, where every driveway Ask about the GLEBE GARAGE SALE Special Annual Membership Ottawa South (ECOS) for the recent depression is a winter ice-trap. We tree planting in Windsor Park. Trees need wider,, safer sidewalks for MOMENTUM ATHLETICS don't happen by magic in urban pedestrians. The Finest Fitness Club serving the Glebe & Ottawa South neighborhoods they need care and If you would like to get involved, 858 Bank Street at 5th Ave. planning and work. I wish every please contact my office or neighborhood in the ward had an RoseMarie LeClair, General Manager < 2 3 7 - 4 7 4 7 ECOS. of Transportation, Utilities, and Business Hours: Mon. To Thurs. 7am to 10pm: Fri. 7am to 9pm; SatTSun. 9am to 5pm OOPS, I GOOFED Public Works (580-2424, ext. 25658) In my last article I commented on at City Hall. how important it is to have new All the best, young families in the ward. They Clive Doucet rejuvenate and animate older MAY 2001 ™ OSCAR - OUR 27™ YEAR PAGE 5 BACKSTAGE AT THE MAYFAIR

BY ERIC LASCELLES, [email protected] I recently spoke with Tom Bergin, films that seem to be given an unduly manager of the Mayfair Theatre short screening or that remain on Bank Street. His tenure with particularly popular right to the end the establishment now exténds over a of their first run. decade of nightly double-features. He Additionally, major Oscar was able to enlighten me on varied contenders are often selected for aspects of the theatre, ranging from showing in the hopes of capitalizing its history to his criteria for film on late surges in interest. Ever true to selection. the patrons, old classics are brought Opened in 1932, the theatre has back on a regular basis and cult hits matured into a true Ottawa landmark, are given their due as well. featuring second-run films, older But there is more to movie classics and popular cult offerings. It picking than meets the eye. Once a now employs Mr. Bergin in addition movie has been selected as a to ten other employees of whom candidate for the Mayfair, a contract three or four can be found working must be negotiated with the Gillian, Melanie and Krisandra ready and waiting to start their Primary Ballet Exam. the theatre each night. distributor. Although occasionally a The timeless interior façade of flat rate, more often the theatre YOUNG BALLET DANCERS EXCEL faux balconies, burgundy curtains, pledges a share of the take, BY KAREN IVINGS and elaborate carvings remains in sometimes ranging up to 35% of superb condition - a reminder of the revenue. Congratulations to local little All examination candidates did ancestry of today’s multiplex. This The administrative details of ladies Gillian, Melanie and exceptionally well in their exams, pleasant trip down memory lane operating a theatre such as the Krisandra on successfully achieving a 100% success rate for the actually begins at the ticket window Mayfair are so great that Mr. completing their Primary Ballet school! Thanks to teachers Ms. where double-features can be ordered Bergin’s time is actually spent Exams. Vanessa Plettell-Chevrier and Ms. up at almost half the price of any crunching numbers and other such They are three of the many Louise Darling. It was an exciting other theatre in town! activities during the day - the nightly students who have enjoyed working experience for the students to Attendance has held fairly steady screening of films is performed towards their Royal Academy of perform for the guest examiner, Mrs. over time, although a slight decline entirely by the student staff! Dancing classical ballet examinations Audrey Looker and they are all very was noted some years back as videos The offerings, not to mention the (pre-primary to grade 6) at Le Jazz proud of their certificates. and DVDs slowly wormed their way consistent quality of the Mayfair are Hot Dance and Ballet School on Well done everyone! We can into our collective consciousness. truly to be cherished. Why not pick Bank Street here in Old Ottawa hardly wait for your “year-end” Currently, some 150 movie-goers can up a free Mayfair calendar outside South. shows on June 23 and 24! be expected each evening. the 1074 Bank Street theatre and plan As a second-run theatre, Mr. your movie-going for the next few Bergin closely follows the box-office months. receipts of new movies, and pursues

OSCA Ottawa South Community Association Summer Cctmps 2CCf At The Fireball Ccmpqvesf (complet iun ef Sr. Kindergarten - 12 gears of age] Campquest is a fun filled program which includes two out trips per week, sports, crafts, games, drama, cooking, theme weeks and much more. Compquest has two camps: New School for children who have completed Sr. Kindergarten up to 7 years of age and Cld School for those 8 years to 12 years of age. Tara Pearman and Rob Karuna along with the rest of our experienced staff await your children for a fvntostic summer. Staff: Tara Pearman, Robin Karuna, Sean Gilbert, Mary Stewart, Laura Stone, Stephanie Wolfert. Cost: $1CC.CC per week / $£>C.CC Canada Dag Week and Civic Helidag Week © one week sessions Uulg 3 - Avgust 31 Hendag to Fridag 9:CCan - 4:CCpm Everything But The Kitchen Sink 13-5 gears of age} An exciting summer of games, crafts, stories and outings. Our experienced staff are planning a creative summer of fun and adventure. Their infectious enthusiasm will have your preschooler wanting more. Staff: Nancy Correia, Meghan Sutton. Everything But The Kitchen Sink is quickly filling. Limited availability for some weeks. Cost: $6S.CC per week / $S2.CC Canada Dag Week and Civic Helidag Week & one week sessions dalg 3 - August 24 Slondag to Fridag 9:CCam - l:CCpm Petterg Camp and Guitar Camp are full. ATe are taking names for our waiting List. Pre Cure / After Care fer Ccmpqeesf Pre Care: 8:00am - 9:00am - no charge After Core: 4:00pm - 5:30pm - cost as follows: $25.00 per week ($20.00 for Canada Day Week and Civic Holiday Week) $8.00 single day Reglstrotien new underwag at the Ottawa South Community Centre 260 Sunnyside Ave. Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm / Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm / Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm For More Information Please Call Us 247-4946 THE TH PAGE 6 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR MAY 2001

Sunnyside looking east towards Bank today. Photo by L Doyle SUNNYSIDE RESIDENTS TAKE BACK THEIR STREET

BY LEO DOYLE

PARTI It's no secret that Old Ottawa Ottawa-Carleton Regional South is an attractive Government was created in 1968. It I neighborhood. As Ottawa City lies in understanding the negative magazine notes in its April/May 2001 impact increasing automobile usage real-estate edition, ours is a desirable has had on older urban Sunnyside looking west at Rosedale Ave today. community with many virtues. "The neighborhoods. homes have capital-C character , the It lies in understanding how, in the narrower intersections and new stop kind that comes with age and a early 1970s, Old Ottawa South was a Bronson to save about ten seconds on signs. The 1996 Ottawa South traffic history of loving owners." community in transition. The flight to their journey. But the street's safety study saw the implementation of a Unfortunately, the magazine goes new homes in suburbia was and livability was severely raised intersection at Grosvenor and on to state, "The exception is the underway. A high percentage of OOS diminished. Many residents, especiallythose with young children, additional stop signs. But more work stretch of Sunnyside between Bank residents were seniors, new arrivals needs to be done to beautify the street and Bronson, where many a vintage and transient university students. chose sell their homes and move. The and to restore it to its proper manor has gone to seed". This They were not in a position to rock percentage of owner-occupied homes proportions. (More on this next negative description of Sunnyside the boat and to resist the desire of declined sharply. This factor - more month). housing is neither accurate nor fair. politicians and engineers to build than any other - contributed to the In the meantime, thanks to the Some houses on Sunnyside could use wider roads. At the time, OOS did not deterioration of Sunnyside's housing recent new and resale housing boom, some attention and we should be have a community newspaper or stock. a much higher percentage of the trying to preserve all of our housing association that could defend it from Sunnyside remains a key route for children walking and biking to homes on Sunnyside are now stock. But the truth is that most home the excesses of a rapidly growing owner-occupied. And these residents owners on Sunnyside make a city. Hopewell and students attending want to take back their street. They conscientious effort to look after their When the Regional Government Carleton. However, the street's believe that it is reasonable to expect properties. was created in 1968, one of its first wide-open design makes it unsafe. It that Sunnyside can be improved to Nevertheless, what is most acts was to initiate an engineering induces cars to speed and makes accommodate and reflect the needs of alarming about Ottawa City study of Ottawa-Carleton's pedestrians uncomfortable. Sunnyside all of the divers people who use this magazine's observations on the state transportation needs. Without is still a residential street, but its street. As residents of Old Ottawa of housing on Sunnyside is how much consulting residents, the engineers design-speed would suggest that its South, they wish to enjoy a fuller they differ from observations wrongly concluded that transportation only purpose is to move traffic measure of the pleasures of living in published in the January/February and land use problems could be through the neighborhood as quickly this residential community. 1965 edition of Habitat magazine. solved by building newer, bigger and as possible. Leo B. Doyle is a resident of In an article on Ottawa South, wider roads. Measures have been taken to make Sunnyside and member of the OSCA housing expert Eric Minton wrote In 1971, their engineering report the street safer. The 1980 Ottawa board of directors. He can be reached that the housing stock on Sunnyside recommended that Sunnyside South Neighborhood Plan resulted in at [email protected] Ave., one of the neighborhood's main Avenue, a one-way, west-bound streets, is "in excellent condition street, be converted to two-way traffic though built more than forty years and widened from 29 ft. to 35 ft. ago." The article includes a picture of Indeed, in some sections it was the streetscape of Sunnyside Ave. at widened to as much as 56 ft. Rosedale. (Hopewell, at 28 ft. was also So what changed over the course converted to two-way traffic but it of 35 years to undermine the escaped the tyranny of widening). condition of housing on Sunnyside, In the summer of 1971, Sunnyside and the street itself? Ottawa City Ave, an old tree-lined residential magazine blames it on the abuse of street that had been laid out in 1891 "too many Carleton students over the to accommodate the scale and traffic years." But that's an of horses, wagons and street cars, was oversimplification. Carleton students brutally ripped-up between Bank and have lived on every street ih Old Bronson. On this 940-metre stretch of Ottawa South and both the streetscape the street's north side, the stately and housing have endured and even linden and elm trees were uprooted thrived. A more accurate explanation of and destroyed. And residents had why the street's housing stock has large portions of their front yards deteriorated is complicated. 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M/ MEMBER OF THE ONTARIO RESIDENTIAL CARE ASSOCIATION Ottawa Centre Rink Rat Team. Photo B. McCauley TOURNAMENT TIME AT BREWER ARENA BY BILL MCCAULEY Winter of 2001 saw over 800 to date, everybody enjoyed the fun- hockey players enjoy the filled time. It is absolutely fascinating ambiance of the coldest how stick and puck can sharply focus arena in the city of Ottawa - Brewer the minds of players of any age or Arena. gender on having a good time. The Ottawa Centre Minor Hockey The week started off with Novice Association played host to 44 hockey B where the Cumberland Wild took teams during the annual March Break the Nepean Vipers for the B Rink Rat Reunion and the inaugural championship while John Harris’s Midget Winterlude tournament in Ottawa Centre Scriven Stars edged a February. Teams came from as far as stubborn Nepean Eagles team for the east as Williamstown to Casselman, A side Championship. Novice C on Metcalfe, Russell, Cumberland, Tuesday saw Don Davis’s Ottawa Blackburn, Gloucester, Orleans, Centre 1 Team handily beat the Sandy Hill, Canterbury, South End, Nepean Senators for the Bronze while a very strong Casselman team Ottawa Centre, Nepean, Kanata, for the A championship. Don was followed by semi-finals with the easily handled the Orleans Vipers for Stittsville and Pettawawa in the west. Cameron’s Ottawa Centre Artec winners going to a final. the Novice C championship. The March Break Rink Rat event Gamers won the B Championship Teams from Nepean (2), Russell, has grown steadily in its five years of The Atoms went to the Reunion with a hard fought win over an Gloucester, South End, Sandy Hill existence to become a “must do” on Wednesday and Ottawa Centre extremely well coached Casselman and Ottawa Centre (2) played a total tournament for many teams in the teams figured prominently in both the team. of 15 closely contested games. How area. The objective is to let the kids A and B Championship Games. The Pee Wees closed off an close?? Well, there were five ties, do what they love doing - play Adam Blackwell’s Ottawa Centre extremely well run and well played three games decided by one goal and hockey and have fun. The fact that Chargers were nipped in the B Rink Rat on the Friday. Graham four games decided by two goals. parents and grandparents have so championship by the Nepean Long’s Ottawa Centre Lazers nipped That is how close. much fun watching the players is just Thunderbirds. The A championship a very fine Cumberland Hurricane The games were played at Brewer a real bonus. saw Lome Abugov’s Renegades team at the last moment to take the B and Sandy Hill Arenas. The Russell nipping Dave Fitzpatrick’s Snipers in The players received many side. The Russell Warriors withstood Warriors finished first in one division an extremely entertaining and well mementoes of the Rink Rat in a spat of first period penalties to followed by Tony Clark’s OC played championship Game. addition to their hockey exorcise the Nepean Speed Demons Hurricanes; the second Division had Once again, Brewer’s name was memories. Soûvenirs included Rink and capture the A Championship. Geoff Davidson’s OC Drillers changed to the DOG POUND as we Rat water bottles, skate rags, mini- Going back to the middle of finishing first with the Gloucester let the Hounds Out on Thursday with blades, special hockey pucks and key February, I’ll now report on The First Cougars coming in second. The OC chains - not to forget the the Sandy Hill Hounds beating a Midget Winterlude Tournament. Hurricanes beat the Drillers in their championship trophies and medals stubborn Cumberland Bulldog team Eight midget teams were split into Semi-final while the Russell Warriors for winners and finalists. Much two divisions for a round robin. This nipped the Cougars in theirs. thanks to Lacroix Sport, as well as The Ottawa Centre Terry Dunlap of Modem Mechanical team then held on to win the first and John of the Lieutenant’s Pump Over 17 Years of Quality Renovations Ottawa Centre/Sandy Hill Midget for generously supplying drinks after Winterlude tournament. each game. DENYS All in all, it was a great month. It The 2001 Rink Rat was an eight could not have happened without the team per day event for all Novice B iMnisP. S hard work of many individuals. They “B”, Atom “B” and PeeWee “B” DfeSJGNS included Grant Gibbs, Bob Erwin, level teams and a six team event for |n p y* ‘ John Dance, Bob White, Trish Novice “C” and Bantam “B” level Brighton, Ian Macmillan and Lynda teams. It was a non-contact House PÂUL DENIES Rivington to name a few. Other folks Richard Patten Award Designer League Tournament sanctioned by M.P.P./Député that contributed to the success the Ottawa District Minor Hockey Ottawa Centre included our workers, Sam Barr, Association. All games were played Ryan McCauley. Adam Power, Ty at Brewer Arena despite the blockage 1292 Wellington St ‘ . F 'Designs-^l^ Erwin and Sean Figley. Special of the roads due to house Phone: 722-6414 ♦ Restores thanks to the staff at Brewer Arena construction and each level was held Fax: 722-6703 j Repairs;’^* who made sure that the players had a in its entirety on one day. E-mail: clean and save environment in which Each team at the Rat played a richard_patten-mpp- to play and Gavin MacMillan for a minimum of two games and judging [email protected] 236-6516 last minute referee job. from the numerous e-mails received http://www.cyberus.ca/~pwdenys THE MAY 2001 OSCAR - OUR 27TH YEAR PAGE 9

GCI HOCKEY VICTORY BY TOD WILLIS Forget the critics and forget be loomed in our dressing room before regular season. The playoffs taking the pre-game skate in the Iwere a time for the boys of second game of the finals. For some Glebe Collegiate Institute hockey of the players, visions of the 98-99 team to capitalize and turn a few championship provided extra heads. incentive. From regular season performance, Elliot Steele pumped in two goals our team did not seem destined for a and Matt Hume and Matt Webb berth in the finals of the coveted city contributed singles to provide the championship. However, a stubborn 'margin of difference. Dan Metcalfe Glebe team overcame its underdog was solid in nets as was John Morin status to take two games in a row in game number one of the finals. from Hillcrest and win the city Without participation of the hockey championship with a 4 to 2 teachers, having a team at Glebe this win. Glebe had defeated the Hillcrest year was uncertain as the beginning Victorious Glebe Cl Hockey Team team two days previous with a 2-0 of the season approached. All players tally to take a one game lead in the express their appreciation to Glebe finals. principal, Mr. Dagenais, for In order to get to the finals, Glebe coordinating alternatives which STAFF AND VOLUNTEER got by Louis Riel in two games in the allowed the team to come together APPRECIATION DINNER quarter finals and then faced a strong and play the season. Brookfield team in the semi final Special thanks are due to Murray BY ANNE-MARIE CORBETT AND BRENDA LEE AKA THE DIVAS series. It took three games against Wilson and Herb Metcalfe who On Saturday March 31, but Christie Terris. Brookfield to advance to the finals stepped in to provide great coaching OSCA’s Special Events The food selection was excellent against Hillcrest. and to Jan Willis who managed the _ Committee hosted our third as always. For those of you who The Hillcrest Hawks are a talented team and made sure that everything annual Volunteer and Staff thought John Graham, our current team and were undefeated in the was in order. Many thanks to all of Appreciation Dinner. The event this OSCA president, was an excellent regular season. They awaited the guys on the team for making it a year included cocktails provided by baker we will let you in on a little anxiously the outcome of the semi great year and good luck to those who OSCA and a pot luck dinner and a secret. He makes an excellent Hunters final series against Brookfield. will be back next year to carry on the karaoke machine. Stew. One comment overheard was "I After a week off the ice during tradition of great hockey at Glebe. Kevin Wennekes the karaoke will marry whomever made, this March Break, caution and focus king, started the evening off with his stew." So Lynn considered yourself rendition of That’ll Be the Day. warned. Those who were hesitant and a bit Thanks go out to John and Sylvia skeptical about their singing abilities Taylor of Domus for providing the quickly realized after Kevin had linen tablecloths, Jill Davis, Frank A treasured reputation lowered the bar, that they too could Berry and the Wesleyan Church for belt out a tune. providing the cutlery and dishes so Board members Doug Stickley our dinner was environmentally ...built on trust. and Michael Lynch aka the Beach friendly and to Super Dave, our Boys started the ball rolling and rescue hero for helping with the others were quick to follow. One lugging. As well, a big thanks to noticeable absence was Center bartender Serena Petrella. Director Cathie Buchanan. Rumor has For those of you who had fun this it that although the pot had grown to year, just wait till next. Brenda and I one hundred dollars, this still was not are working on having the event enough to find her voice. catered. But of course, the Divas will A twenty five dollar gift certificate insist that John brings his stew. from the Folklore Center was given Thanks again to all the Staff and out to the best singer of the evening Volunteers who make the Firehall and no, it was not Kevin Wennekes, such a great place.

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According to Virendra (Vinni) Mr. Sahni’s division “takes a lot Sahni, manager of the City of of pride in preserving the heritage in Ottawa’s construction services, this terms of the bridges we have.” His work consists of “interim repairs to group has restored the Bank Street resolve a couple of functional Bridge (over the canal), Pretoria Laurier Bourgault (left) and his crew remove deteriorating concrete and steel so the walkway can problems” caused by the effects of ice Bridge and is currently working on be rebuilt. Photo for OSMAP and wintertime salt. the old stone arched Pooley’s Bridge Apparently the Region (now City) in Lebreton Flats. trees of everything from the Dracula wanted to do this repair work last Fifteen years ago, the City did a ZONE GARDENING 3,4,5: A bella orchid to the common daisy. A summer, but there was a construction major repair on the 85-year-old SUREFIRE GUIDETO winter-time browser. boom and all the bids came in too Billings Bridge. 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PLANTING A WILDFLOWER STROLLERTHON TIME AGAIN!

GARDEN BY JOANNE LALONDE BY MARY SHEARMAN REID, GREEN THUMB GARDEN CENTRE BOOMERANG KIDS NATIONAL CAPITAL STROLLERTHON It sometimes seems that area, mow them down first,* then try Noticed a rather large number to go to Disney World. SheaLyn is gardening is a lot of work, and it to remove their roots or disturb them of energetic women pushing bravely undergoing treatment for I certainly can be. Careful thoroughly with the rake. Y ou need to Istrollers leaving the acute lymphoblastic leukemia at planning certainly lessens the work disturb only about 2" of soil. In the Boomerang Kids parking lot CHEO and we invite you to help load and considering your garden to next couple of weeks, water the 'bare' recently? It is definitely quite a sight! make her dream come true. be a hobby (as opposed to work) ground to bring the sleeping weeds This is Strollercising, an aerobic We assume the question that makes the experience more pleasant. up. Once they're up, pull them out. workout for new moms that Lyne immediately springs to mind is "How That being said, if you're truly If you don't mind using chemicals, Burton and Joan Garvey of can I get involved?" Glad you asked looking for a maintenance-free there are some vegetation killers that Boomerang Kids first introduced to because it couldn't be easier. Those of garden, consider sowing a wildflower can do the job. Note that you may Ottawa in the fall of 1998. you with babies (or children who can garden or meadow. have to wait 2 weeks longer before The response to this form of still be persuaded to ride in a stroller) Wildflowers require little care and you can plant seeds. Always read and exercise has been very enthusiastic and anyone else, young or old, are maintenance, once established follow the directions carefully to be and for the third year in a row, Lyne invited to join us. Pick up a pledge especially if your seed mix includes sure. and Joan are planning to harness the form for the Strollerthon at both perennials and annuals. For the It's now time to sow the seeds. seemingly boundless energy of Boomerang Kids on Bank St, at local first year, you can enjoy the flush of You don't need to augment your soil; moms, dads and kids to help fulfill businesses and community centres. colours from the annuals, many of most wildflowers don't need very the dreams of sick children. Then join the 5k trek along the lovely which will seed themselves. fertile soil. Seedlings should pop up At 10 am, Sunday, June 3, rain or Rideau Canal. In the second year, the perennials in 2 - 3 weeks and you can expect shine, a cavalcade of women, men, Of course, there is also a need for will begin to take hold. You can even flowers in 6 10 weeks. The second grandparents and siblings pushing generous sponsors when friends and interplant your seeded area with some year will be even better! Once baby strollers, walking and running neighbors come canvassing. We are young plants to fill in the bed until established, wildflowers are will leave Boomerang Kids parking also looking for people to help with the wildflowers get established. Try self-sufficient. Hardiness is rarely an lot for the Boomerang Kids Third preparations and > on the day of the annuals such as Cosmos, or issue. Most are fairly Annual National Capital 5K Strollerthon itself. Many local perennials such as Y arrow (Achillea), drought-tolerant. Strollerthon to benefit The Children's businesses have donated prizes for or Bachelors' Button (Centaurea). At the end of the season, you don't Wish Foundation of Canada. participants and food and drink for Full sun is best for meadow need to do an elaborate cleanup in The past two Strollerthons have the strollers. Please come down to flowers. You'll need to do some your wildflower patch just mow it raised over $20,000 for The Boomerang Kids or give a call to initial" preparation, but it isn't as much with your lawn mower! Children’s Wish Foundation. This 730-0711 if you can spare a few work as the garden bed we described Mary Shearman Reid, proprietor year we are sponsoring little hours for this worthwhile cause. last month. Try to get rid of the of the Green Thumb Garden Centre 3-year-old SheaLyn, whose dream is weeds or remove the surface sod. and Landscaping, can be reached at Rake over the area to 'till' it. If the 228-0224. weeds are already out-of-hand in the

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BY DAVID BOUSE cannon and soldiers from the “Yes, it actually fires,” Ken nineteenth century is one of proclaims. Not the replica cannon the last things most people balls his daughter made out of cast would expect to see in Old Ottawa concrete, but rather a large BANG South. But your eyes aren’t and “smoke” for realism. Ken and as deceiving you. Over on Seneca many family and friends as he can Street, Ken Bridgman and his round up have taken the cannon to the daughter Christina have created the park for birthday parties and other ultimate front lawn ornament - a special occasions, much to everyone’s replica 12 pound siege cannon from delight. But you can bet Ken, himself, the American War Between the States gets the biggest kick out of these period. outings. He explains proudly, “it Ken and his family have lived gives me a chance to show others a here for nearly 20 years. “I’ve always part of history, and then they ask me been interested in history,” he questions, which I answer if I can.” explains, “but the US Civil War was At this point I suggested, perhaps Ken Bridgman (with musket) stands behind his replica cannon as daughter the last of an old fashioned era, where he could exhibit this replica cannon Christina pretends to load the barrel and fellow history enthusiast David Bouse honor and traditions were, as they as apiece of British military ordnance joins in. Photo by Lisa Slater say, worth dying for.” from the 1830s, when the whole Ken’s enthusiasm on this topic can length of the Rideau Canal was be contagious, as he explains those heavily fortified to protect it from a aspects of this period which much-feared US invasion. WHAT A ROLLER COASTER RIDE! especially stimulate his imagination. I then went on to tell Ken and BY RICK SUTHERLAND, CLU, CFP, R.F.P. In order, to help bring history Christina about the day I was biking o, we are not talking about an investment.” However, there are alive, Ken decided to build this along the canal years ago and saw N amusement park ride. others, called value investors, replica using old photographs and another amazing military replica in We are talking about who cherish the thought of measurements he made from actual Old Ottawa South. In that case, what the recent bout of stock market volatility. This is their period cannons. A recent trip to I saw in the distance what looked like market volatility. We know time to pick up some bargain Gettysburg Battlefield helped him to the German battleship Bismark that some of you are feeling prices on stocks that were too design the barrel and carriage with as sailing under the Bank Street bridge. uneasy and we thought it expensive a year ago. much historical authenticity as he In fact, it was a scaled-down version would be prudent to cut When investing in the could obtain; of the Bismark, but only as long as a through the headlines and stock market you cannot “Actually, it’s built from materials bus (the original ship was 20 times discuss some of the real issues. avoid volatility. J. P. Morgan is available around the house and from bigger). Conventional wisddm tells us that quoted as saying, “the only thing the lumber yard,” Ken confesses, as After the staged photo-op, volatility equals risk. Hence we are certain about the stock market is that he hands a grey forage hat to his Christina, a St. Margaret Mary living in a very risky period in time. it will fluctuate.” Fighting the urge to daughter and a hat and saber to me as student, pointed out that while her The current market volatility panic is the hallmark of a calm we strike our posés for the camera. dad imagines battle campaigns from confirms this to be true. In order to investor. Another noted financial “The base of the cannon is mostly the past century, she organized a better define risk, first look at your author, Nick Murray says: “No panic, wood and large bolts mounted on fund-raising campaign with a half- time horizon. If you need your money no sell. No sell, no lose.” steel wheels which sit on parallel iron dozen other children from the back in a few weeks to pay some Act as a value investor and look at rails or tracks to allow recoil when neighborhood to help Councillor Inez bills, then your stock market this as a time to buy. In the future, it’s fired,” Ken adds. “The barrel is a Berg raise money to pay for the water investments are truly high risk. this may be looked at as one of the heavy log wrapped in stove pipe that slide vandalized at the end of the Most of you are saving money for best buying opportunities of the has been reinforced with ABS summer. long term objectives (five or more century. If you too are feeling uneasy plastic.” years into the future). 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WESTBORO AT A GLANCE... Information www.city.ottawa.on.ca COMPILED BY KAREN IVINGS ting our future together 580"2400 Westboro Academy is a busy provide a presentation/demonstration place these days with on bridges. EVERYONE was New City of Ottawa - _ spring time energy bursting delighted to have Ray’s Reptiles Proposed Development Approvals Process out all. over. The news from our come to the school to show off their comer of Brewer Park is brief but animals and share information about exciting. them. It was interesting to hear from Public Consultation the children that the scorpion wasn’t SUMMER CAMP On February 22,2001, the Planning and Development Committee considérera preliminary It looks as though we will be scary but the turtle was gross! report on the New City of Ottawa Development Approvals Process. The Committee resolved offering 2 weeks of bilingual summer Hmmm. that this report form the basis for consultation with the stakeholders in the development day camp for Westboro Academy OUTINGS approvals process over the riext two months. students and anyone else who would Grades JK to 3 were treated to a An information package has been prepared for review and comment including: like to join us for fun in the park. wonderful presentation “What’s in an 1. A copy of the Committee report entitled "New City of Ottawa Development Approvals Activities will be in both French and Orchestra” at the N.A.C. The Process - Preliminary Report". English and will include arts and performance was designed for 2. A comparison of proposed new process for Site Plan Control approval, Official Plan crafts, science/nature exploration, primary students and inspired by the and Zoning Amendments and Plan of Subdivision approval with past practices of sports/games and swimming at the new music curriculum. Boris Brott former municipalities. Brewer Pool. We hope to offer did a fine job, as usual, in sharing the 3. A comparison of types of developments requiring Site Plan Control approval (proposed optional French language tutoring, sights and sounds of all the versus existing requirements of former municipalities).

but the camp is intended to be fun, instruments. Musical selections The information package is available on the City's web site, www.city.ottawa.on.ca/ or by fun, fun. featured wistful winds, brassy brass, contacting Françoise Jessop at 244-5300, extension 1 -3862, by fax at 244-5601 or by e- SPORTS silvery strings and perky percussion! mail at [email protected]. Yahoo! All that training paid off! ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Comments should be submitted by May 11,2001 in order for a report with Our volleyball teams did very well at Sean represented Westboro recommendations be prepared for the Planning and Development Committee at their this year’s tournament, showing, Academy at the Dictee P.G.L. meeting of June 28,2001. Should you provide comments, you will be notified of this discipline, sportsmanship, and skill. Regional Area contest last week and meeting and receive a copy of the report. The grades 4-6 boys achieved second brought honor to himself and his Comments can be sent to the attention of Françoise Jessop, Development Services place standing among the boys’ school, placing in the top five out of Department, City of Ottawa, 2nd floor, Rideau Pavillion, 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario teams and the grades 4-6 girls placed 60 contestants. We are so proud of K1N 5A1 or at the fax number or e-mail address noted above. ' ' 593 third in their division. Well done! you, Sean. Not only is the Dictee SCIENCE P.G.L. a great opportunity to improve There have been several guest students’ French skills; the program speakers in our science classes. Dr. earns money to assist in education of HOPEWELL SETS SIGHTS ON ITS Jeanne Percival presented her work students from less fortunate on “light” to the grade 4 students. countries. LIBRARY All the children continue to work Grades 1 and 2 welcomed Isabelle BY JOANNE LALONDE Niçois, a nature interpreter, for a hard in class time. The second term hands-on presentation on wildlife and awards have been presented and the The Hopewell Avenue School be to make this space as interesting their winter habits including third term curriculum has been sent community has set their sights and supportive to student learning as migration, hibernation, and winter home. So many great projects are on the Library with the possible. We want to make the activity. ongoing, that we couldn’t possibly announcement of a major Library Library the heart of the school, a Chantal Provost, a graduate mention them all. The displays in the Improvement Campaign. place that will spark the interest, speaker from Carleton University halls tell the tale of hard work and Hopewell offers programs from imagination and enthusiasm of visited with the grade 3 students to inspired children. junior kindergarten to grade 8 in both everyone who visits. That's why the French Immersion and English (core Library Improvement Initiative will French), as well as a gifted program require a three to five year DEAR EDITOR, in grades 7 and 8. With that wide commitment to buying books, range of programs, the library has seeking donations and perhaps even A PESTICIDE-FREE OLD OTTAWA SOUTH many demands placed on it. doing a littleredecorating. Planning is Our family would like to National Capital Commission along The first priority must be to still in the early stages and any and all express our support for a the Rideau Canal and widely used address an urgent need for ideas are welcome. pesticide free Old Ottawa privately. We would love to see an appropriate reference and resource Ongoing fund raising efforts by South. We have a naturally curious end to the use of pesticides by the materials to support the new Hopewell parents, such as the sale of soon-to-be two year old who cannot National Capital Commission province-wide curriculum. Hopewell grocery coupons, the annual school understand why it is that a patch of altogether. We are also very School Council recently voted to Read-a-thon and other school "fun grass which looks so benign is concerned about the use of pesticides spend $5,000 on social science books and fund-raising" events, will help to actually a major health hazard. on private lands adjacent to Windsor after teachers in the primary, junior support the goal of improving the Recognizing their danger to Park along the Rideau River where and intermediate levels identified this Library. You can help by children and animals, the 'old' City of children play and dogs run regularly area as being particularly volunteering a few hours a week. Our Ottawa stopped using pesticides in (on the north side of the park just under-represented on our Library Librarian will welcome you with public parks a couple of decades ago. west of Bank Street). Pesticides are, shelves. open arms! The 'new' City of Ottawa has decided after all, first and foremost poisons. Hopewell's new librarian "Book bees" are being planned for to do the same. It will be using Let's all help to keep our animals technician, Margaret Ruppel, is using May to get all our new books alternative lawn care practices such as and children safe by not using her skill as a bargain shopper - and catalogued and onto the shelves as the employment of nematodes (which pesticides and encouraging our book-lover - to seek out books at flea quickly as possible. If you can give us have been found to be more effective friends and neighbors to do the same markets, garage sales and church a morning or afternoon, just call the them pesticides in grub control). The - most especially in areas adjacent to bazaars. Already the shelves are school and we will put your time and Governor General's residence, Rideau and close to parks, schools and starting to look more full! Margaret talents to work. We also welcome the Hall, also recognizes the danger of sidewalks. was also the driving force behind last donations of books both in French pesticides and no longer uses them, November's Scholastic Book Fair that and in English. If your shelf-space, or neither does the National Capital Lisa Semenoff resulted in over $3,000 in new children, have extra books, we can Commission on Parliament Hill. Bruce Fraser Scholastic Books being added to the find them a good home in ours. Despite these measures to curtail Maria Fraser Semenoff Hopewell collection. General interest books, Canadian the use of pesticides in many public Belmont Avenue But the improvement initiative history, and material on the two places they continue to be used by the plans to go well beyond stocking the World Wars are high on our wish list, shelves, as important as this is. as are novels in both French and Hopewell is blessed with a large, English. Bring them to the school bright library space and our focus will office. THE TH MAY 2001 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR PAGE 17

POWER A PRIVATE, BILINGUAL, CO-EDUCATIONAL, PRIMARY SCHOOL

BY RICHARD OSTROFSKY, SECOND THOUGHTS BOOKSTORE JK TO GRADE 6 Power is something of a dirty Electoral popularity contests every word today. As with sex, few years are not enough to keep the » Fully Bilingual Program I everybody wants it, but few politicians honest and accountable. » High Academic Standards people want to admit in public to Whether a better system could be and Results having very much of it, or of having found I don’t know, but our current • Low Student to Teacher Ratio and using it in interesting ways. That preoccupation with equality and • Safe, Nurturing Environment some persons deal, decide, .authorize “participation” strikes me as • Before and After School and command while others take chimerical. The temper and talent for Programs orders and live as best they can leadership are in scarce supply and • Summer Camp Available within the margins of freedom should be treated as a valuable public allowed them is a truth that liberal, resource, if we could find some way democratic society is deeply of ensuring that leaders lead in the 200 Brewer Way, Ottawa unwilling to be candid about, and public interest as well as merely their Tel: 737-9543 disguises as best it can. own and their backers’ interests. The Fax: 737-7716 This is unfortunate, I will argue, key to good government is not a westboro@travel-net. com because power - like sex - is a fact of fiction of equality, but the clear- www.westboroacademy.com life that needs to be exercised and headed decision of indispensable enjoyed productively, ethically and subordinates to give or withhold their wisely, in a spirit of intelligent self- trust. interest at least, and lovingly where It seems to me we would have a possible. Prudery about power, as better chance of keeping our leaders relationships of lo vers whether of the take orders from one who earns my about sex, just tends to make it honest if we were more realistic, opposite sex or even the same sex, trust by taking my perceptions and furtive and irresponsible, a negative more honest with ourselves about the are notoriously complementary and concerns seriously, and by part of life instead of a positive one. fundamental asymmetry of nearly all co-dependent. They achieve real understanding the situation’s Our problem is not to abolish power, relationships, including that of intimacy only when the power issues requirements better than I do. but to come to terms with it: to render political leadership. have been resolved and a bargain Now, it seems to me that that is it domestic, creative and accountable. Few of these are truly “between struck and kept, of responsibility what I can properly ask, and should The difficulty is that power equals” except in the most abstract accepted in exchange for trust ask, of the policy-making elites who becomes corrupt and also tends to theological or legal sense, and our conferred. make decisions, for example, at widen, leaving its subjects without most significant relationships are Speaking for myself, I find conferences in Quebec City, for our the recourse of withdrawing or least so. The relationships of parent exceedingly tiresome the competition country, the hemisphere and the transferring their allegiance. and child, of teacher and pupil, of for dominance that pre-occupies so world. I do not envy these people Democracy as we know it, represents boss and subordinate are wholly many relationships, and increasingly, their job, nor even the perks that go a partial solution to this problem, but unequal in their distribution of I am content to take a back seat when with it. I don’t think I know better not an altogether satisfactory one. prerogatives and authority. The confronted with someone who knows than they what should be done. But I more that I do about the matter at would like to feel some confidence hand. This may be because I am that my concerns and those of other feeling my age or because I am small people, are being heard and japing! w*«5sg fp* finally growing up. But either way, I weighed. I would like to think the wttsIP €) now find myself increasingly needs even of voteless creatures are S! ÉiÉilâlil unwilling to compete for power or given weight - for reasons of 11 join us at ’ HIP! WSMM : even for conversational “air-time”, prudence, if not of love. Since I feel « iixiti unless I think my opinion matters, no such confidence, I withhold my mm and am with someone who wants to trust in their leadership, as most II iiiggi Hi Loeb Glebe éïii hear it. others I speak with seem to be is « wliïii Working with others, I am withholding theirs. Without some ill for the increasingly happy to be a follower minimum of public trust, it remains m unless there is some very good to be seen how long these clowns can Bp • fi!si HÉ® init^ reason why I should try to lead. In govern. 'êèmm any group effort, I am quite happy to HI Great Glebe ÏSItfP feifS iss3 mi SERVICE, SERVICE, SERVICE AT fltf ÜBi|fl§|§ llli Garage Sale ABBOTSFORD . fill Bar B.Q. and Plant Sale BBSl BY GORDON HAUSER i ê imI What would you like to see in what our members desire, we have a 19M a Senior’s Community suggestion box that is regularly m Saturday, Nay 26,2001 I Centre? The question was emptied and the suggestions acted ;SH Parking lot events ) mm put to some interested seniors, those upon. The recent purchase of a mm • Bar B. Q. hosted by Good Morning Playgroup IHÈ! 55 or older recently, and a wish list Panasonic 50" TV with VCR is the T1:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. mm was made. What we found interesting kind of development that keeps us • Sale of bedding plants m after analyzing the choices was that relevant to the times. As do our | • Ottawa Central Children's Choir 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. except for an indoor swimming pool computer classes and our Internet • Music ’Raffle and a full service bar, the other items Club which always welcomes new ■HflL on the list could be found up and participants. WÊ Iflltl jHHi wsm mm mm® mum vmm *mm running at Abbotsford Senior Centre Several weeks of a strike at Loeb Glebe 754 Bank St. at 950 Bank Street, opposite Para-transpo made demands on our Tel.: (613)232-9466 Fax: (613) 232-6502 Lansdowne Park. friendly Volunteer Drivers who pick Home Delivery 7 days a week (See in store for details.) If you are a senior and haven’t up people and take them to hospital, Store Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. already checked out the facilities, doctor or foot care appointments. A Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. • Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. please do so soon. A call to 230-5730 fee of $8 is charged for the round trip. Visit our wehsite:www.loebalebe.com will confirm that we are open and Which leads me to ask if you are available to give you a guided tour at willing to occasionally volunteer to Ebeb your convenience. And there, while give assistance to seniors living in the REAL VALUES you have a coffee you can review our community who require help keeping Program Guide and see how many medical appointments, we would different activities we offer for your greatly appreciate your help. A call to enjoyment. Kathy at 230-5730 would save her a To ensure we keep up-to-date with few gray hairs. THE TH PAGE 18 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR MAY 2001

BYTOWN COOPERATIVE A smile is worth a thousand words... CHILDREN'S CENTRE Bytown offers a morning BY K. A. RICHARDSON Nursery School for children ■ pring has finally arrived at The two most popular events at 2/4 years of age and a daycare iBytown. The outside Bytown every year are Pyjama Day program for 4 and 5 year olds J temperature isn't always in and Beach Day. This year Beach Day attending morning sync with the calendar, but the coincided with Crazy Hair Day at St. kindergarten at area schools. children have moved into Spring Margaret Mary. It was almost too Call us - the smiles are mode as shovels and flying saucers much fun. gave way to sand toys, bikes, The program at Bytown is set by scooters, balls and skipping ropes. the teachers according to the Soccer has taken over the big field, developmental needs and abilities of Bytown Cooperative soon to be followed by T-ball. the children. Each year the focus Children's Centro Inc. Inside, the children are looking changes depending on the interests of 88 Bellwood Ave forward to the last two special the particular group. occasions of the school year: This year we have been guided by Ottawa, K1S 1T1 Mother's Day and Father's Day. We the great interest in sports and the 730-4348 won't ruin the surprise, but as in all of "written" word. Children have the celebrations during the year, the worked individually and in groups to children will be actively involved in produce work ranging from "Hockey the creation of something special for Comics" to "Newspapers of their parents. Important Stories". Masking tape, Local musician Russell Levia will staples and blank paper have never THE LANGUAGE OF TOUCH pay his final visit to both the Nursery been in greater demand. BY JANICE FALLS School and Daycare during May. The Presently, one of the 6-year olds is This is a continuation of a series on self care and wellness. kindergarten children will be able to attempting to organize an after hours M n i ouch is a universal language, a focussed attention, also provides accompany Russell with instruments bike club. The members have been way of communicating caring, emotional nourishment, even made from our collection of signed up; they just need to tell their àJÜJlove and comfort. Research reaching through the isolation of the "beautiful junk". Qur final visit of the parents! has proven that infants fail to thrive, ill or elderly. year will be from the Ottawa Full and part time spaces for the indeed perish, if they lack human Continuous, unrelieved stress Fire-fighters when they drop by with fall are available for children touch. Though much has been made affects both body and mind, showing one of their trucks for a close-up look attending morning kindergarten at of the fact that caring touch is critical up as muscular tension, anxiety, at all of the equipment used to fight area schools. For information, please during the early stages of life, less has depression and a host of other fires. call 730-4384. been said about people’s ongoing ailments, creating a cycle of disease need for skin-to-skin contact. and dis-ease. Though massage is CANCER PREVENTION FOR WOMEN The ancient healing modalities of often sought for relief from tight touch therapy and massage, which muscles, back pain or general ■SS*! AZO, Centretown Communitypreventive health care. The project fell into disfavour as modem relaxation, we cannot underestimate | Health Centre, Gentium will first be implemented by the medicine progressed, are being the value of the touch itself. From a ■~JCnnsu iting and the Hispanic community and transferred rediscovered as means to enhance the hand gently held to a full, deep body Community Health Research Unit of to other ethno cultural groups at the quality of life. Recent research at the massage, our whole being responds, the University of Ottawa have been end of two years. Touch Institute in Miami has our whole health depends on it. provided with funding for a Health education and community determined that therapeutic massage Caring, compassionate touch is a comprehensive, two-year, lay health capacity building are important seems to stimulate the release of powerful acknowledgement to an promoter demonstration project by elements, which will benefit women, endorphins, our natural painkillers, individual at any age that she or he the Ontario Women's Health Council their families and their communities. boosting the immune system and has value as a human being. In the to improve cancer screening for The C-PAW project is an important promoting faster healing. non-verbal language of touch, that women of ethno-cultural communities step towards building a healthier Massage and touch therapy have says it all. in our region. Ottawa for all women. many psycho-social benefits such as Janice Falls, who lives in Old Cervical and breast cancer are For more information, contact one-on-one attention, the opportunity Ottawa South, is a counsellor for significant health problems for ethno LAZO: Sara Torres, 563-0681 ext for social interaction, pleasure and personal and spiritual growth, cultural minority women in North 227; Centretown Community Health reassurance. They increase body helping people learn the fine art of America, who have higher rates of Centre: Maijorie Kort, 233-4443; awareness, grounding one in present self care. For further information call mortality and lower rates of utilizing Community Health Research Unit: time and physical reality. Conscious 730-0373. screening tests. Dr. Lynne MacLean, 724-4122 ext 2- and compassionate touch, by its In fact, the rate of cancer of the 3574; Gentium Consulting: Alma cervix among the immigrant Estable, 232-1823. population in Canada is estimated at six times greater than the average. Newcomer communities often lack knowledge and have limited access to many preventive health services, including cancer-screening facilities We can issue your RAIN BARREL in Ottawa-Carleton. Eurail & BritRail These four community groups passes/tickets Every Garden working in women's health have on the spot, Needs One! developed an innovative and and with NO proactive response to this problem, • soft, natural water through a new health promotion service fees! for a healthier garden project called: Cancer Prevention for • 45-gallon plastic barrel All Women (C-PAW), Building with a child-proof, community Capacity and Equitable animal-proof lid; Access to Cancer Screening for eeiRAVELOUiS easy to install Ethno-racial Minority Women. S4l VOYAGES CMVPUS Lay, health promoters will be 740 Bank Street 565-3555 trained and will work closely with Open Mon-Wed 9-5 800 Bank Street, Ottawa existing services to increase access to Thur 9-7 Fri10-5 Sat 10-3 -7-77-Ô* (613)567-3168 www.arbourshop.com cancer screening and improve Owned & operated by the Canadian Federation of Students Reg#i9sed THE TH MAY 2001 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR PAGE 19

OCDSB TRUSTEE REPORT Centre town Community Health Centre ZONE 9 (CAPITAL AND BY LYNN GRAHAM, TRUSTEE, Centre de santé RIDEAU-VANIER WARDS) OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ft communautaire du Centre-ville 420 rue Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2N6 THRONE SPEECH, APRIL 19 Here many factors, such as ■ihis speech, delivered by the facilities, community resources, clubs NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING I Lieutenant Governor of and activities, are noted and test JUNE 18, 2001, AT 6:30 P.M. results are provided in the i_JI Ontario, is available WE ARE LOOKING FOR BOARD MEMBERS! on the at context of school www.premier.gov. on.ca/eng demographics and the If you are interested, call Joan Wahay, at 233-4443, ext. 2106. lish/library/thronespeech-A particular programs offered. I We welcome people who live or work in Centretown, the Glebe and prl901.htm. Three would hope that the province Ottawa South and, in particular, we would like to hear from individuals statements are of particular takes a similar comprehensive with links to the multicultural and francophone communities. interest. approach. Effective school To be on the ballot, nomination applications must be received by June 8, First, Proposed research, which has been 2001, at 5:00 p.m. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. legislation would allow parents more carried out throughout the last twenty Come and meet your neighbours, co-workers, staff and board members! choice to enroll their children in any years, clearly shows that effectiveness Child care available. available school within their system. is much more broadly based than While the OCDSB does offer academic results alone. AVIS DE REUNION GENERALE ANNUELLE considerable program choice, our Thirdly, the speech states that The 18 JUIN 2001 À 18 H 30 board has been more cautious when government will act to ensure that all considering school choice. students in Ontario have the benefit NOUS SOMMES À LA RECHERCHE DE MEMBRES DE Application for a student transfer is of co-instructional activities. As I COMITÉ! necessary and approved according to said in a previous column, the onus is Si vous êtes intéressés, communiquez avec Joan Wahay au 233-4443, au certain criteria. on the province to come up with a poste 2106. If the province legislates solution to allow students to Nous souhaitons la bienvenue à ceux et celles qui habitent ou qui unrestricted school choice (provided participate in extra-curricular travaillent dans le Centre-ville, le Glebe et le sud d’Ottawa et, en space is available) then the province activities, including sports and clubs. particulier, nous aimerions rencontrer des personnes qui ont des liens should address the issue of equity of The Ontario Public School Boards' avec les communautés multiculturelles et francophones. Association (OPSBA), which speaks access. For instance, students from Pour être considérées dans le cadre des élections, les demandes de mise on behalf of school boards across economically disadvantaged homes en candidature doivent nous être remises au plus tard le 8 juin 2001, à Ontario, is calling on the province to may need assistance with 17h. Nous accepterons également les demandes de mise en candidature transportation in order to make school reduce the classroom teaching time des participants au cours de la réunion. choice meaningful. for teachers taking on "essential Venez rencontrer vos voisins, vos collègues de travail, le personnel et Secondly, the speech states that activities" including extracurricular les membres du conseil! the provincial government will activities. I hope the province will continue setting standards of consider this and other proposals and Un service de garderie sera offert. Building healthier communities... together excellence for schools, with an resolve the situation before the next Ensemble... pour bâtir des communautés en meilleure santé emphasis on performance-based school year. & accountability. Only performance OCDSB BUDGET FOR measurement and the reporting of SCHOOL YEAR 2001-2002 results will equip parents and The OCDSB staff-recommended throughout May with final approval SUMMER SCHOOL & COURSES students to make informed choices. budget for the 2001-2002 school year at the board meeting on May 28. The board's Learning magazine, To assist the province with this is scheduled for public presentation School board budgets must be distributed to households, contains a objective, school boards are being May 7. The province's General submitted to the province by section "Summer Learning 2001". asked to identify performance Legislative Grants (GLGs), which mid-June. Please check the board's Included are academic programs measurements for schools. I think provide school boards with budget web site or call the 24-hour (Remedial and Reach Ahead) for there is value in presenting allocations, are to be announced on information line at 596-8222 for elementary students, academic courses m information on schools and OCDSB April 30; however, we have just meeting dates and changes (Make Up and Reach Ahead) for school profiles are on the web site at learned that there may be further schedules. secondary students and summer day www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca delay. camps at the MacSkimming and Bill (Schools/Educational Programs). Staff require the GLGs to prepare Mason Outdoor Education Centers. For more information, call Continuing Education at 239-2325 or check the board's web site at www.ocdsb. edu. on. ca/continuweb/home. htm. 2001 Carleton University Summer Camps SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2001-2002 IgfliÏFrom June 25 - August 31, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. These dates are subject to final approval by please visit www.carleton.ca/athletics the Ministry of Education: • First day of school-Sept 4,2001 Sports Camps (Ages 7 -14) • Christmas Break-Dec 24, 2001 - Jan 4, 2002 (inc) : • S.Half-A-Happy Day (Ages 4 - 6) • All full-day camps include a . cafeteria lunch, a T-shirt • March Break-Mar 11-15 2002 (inc) Hi4| Basketball Camps (Ages 8-17) and a recreational swim • Last day of school-Jun 26, 2002 (elem), Jun I |nag|g||i§g& 24 (sec) • Leadership Camps (Ages 14 -16) • Caring, experienced and A NOTE OF APPRECIATION • Athlete Development Camps (Ages 14 -16) qualified staff Year 2001 is International Year of v Soccer Camps (Ages 7 -18) Volunteers. During National Volunteer Week this month, many schools will be celebrating the • Water Polo Camp (Ages ll -15) contribution of school and classroom volunteers. • Squash Camp (Ages 10 -16) Their efforts make a real difference in the life of any school. Thank you to all volunteers. • Lifesaving Camps (Ages 10 -16) Please get in touch with me at any time. Registration Information: www.carleton.ca/athletics, Lynn Graham Tel: (613) 5204480, Email: [email protected] Ottawa-Carleton Dist School Board m 133 Greenbank Road Physical Recreation Nepean, Ontario, K2H 6L3 & Athletics m Tel: 730-3366 Fax: 730-3589 bj * Carleton UniversityV E-mail: [email protected] THE TH PAGE 20 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR MAY 2001

VOLUNTEERS WANTED! (oil Katherine Mil 241 ««« brand NEW festival for audiences ages 4 to I! and oil the young at heart! Festival 4~I5. the Ottawa Festival of the Arts for Young Audiences celebrates the best WE RE BACK! in performing arts from around the world' This year we are featuring the internationally acclaimed CIRQUE EOS (2 performances only’) from Quebec City, the award winning INTO THE WEST from Travelling Light Theatre Co in the U K. Ottawa’s own SALAMANDER THEATRE and much much more including BUSKERS, on-site ANIMATEURS and world MUSIC CONCERTS for the whole family' Great packages and DISCOUNTS available to schools (Teachers packages - CURRICULUM Show information and ticket prices ENHANCEMENTS and more’) so CALL NOW to reserve tickets for your class’ Don’t miss available by calling (613) 241 09 99 this opportunity to see WORLD-dass performing artists in OUR COMMUNITY

Formerly the Ottawa Childrens' Festival de la Jeunesse THE TH MAY 2001 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR PAGE 21

ipiVh'iZ WELL. niArrcmiyua # M mmi HOPEWELL HAPPENINGS

BY JOANNE MILLER

APRIL: A MONTH OF READING, SINGING AND MATH CELEBRATIONS! our grass yard. Volunteers are READ-A-THON keeping an eye on the grass and SERVICES WE OFFER Hopewell's 4th annual Read-a- working hard to keep the trees and thon wrapped up on April 20 shrubs flourishing. Funding has been after three weeks of reading approved for a second tether ball post ...Glass Cutting and special literacy activities. The to be installed soon. At our end-of- ...Paint Mixing teachers are thrilled to see a marked year BBQ in June, parents and staff ...Key Cutting improvement in their students' will be able to buy plants and shrubs ...BBQ Parts Special Order reading skills. Not only that, but the for the yard. Last year's sale was a children are more enthusiastic and great success and new plants are ...Window & Screen Repairs excited about reading. always needed to keep the grass yard ...Specialty Glass & Mirrors The 'bookworm' that began in the looking beautiful. Atrium and now winds its way SAFETY AND BANK STREET around the school is evidence of just Safety is an ongoing concern at WE DELIVER - ASK FOR DETAILS how many books are being read! As our school, especially because of our part of Read-a-thon, authors and location close to many busy streets. STORE HOURS celebrity readers such as Elizabeth Bank Street will be re-developed next Mon-Wed 8:30 am to 6 pm Hay, Richard Patten and Clive summer and concerns have been Doucet were invited to come and raised about how changes may affect Thurs & Fri 8:30 am to 9 pm share their joy in reading and writing the safety of children going to Sat 8:30 am to 6 pm with the children. All proceeds from Hopewell. Suggestions have been Sun 11 am to 5 pm the Read-a-thon will go to our library made to add more line markings and improvement initiative. More news flashing lights at crosswalks to next month on the final results. increase safety. Now is the time to 234 - 6353 MUSIC direct any of your thoughts and Bank at Second Ave. On April 11, the Primary Choir concerns to the school office or our under the leadership of teachers local councillor. Merri Legris and Eleni Livadiotis treated parents to a wonderful MATH ACTIVITIES concert. The feature musical event Recent math activities include the was The Little Red Hen, an operetta Chess Tournament for Grades 3 & 4 telling the familiar story of the and a math competition for grade 6 industrious hen, her chicks, some students. All intermediate students lean, mean foxes and assorted lazy are taking bridge lessons once a pigs and cows. week. Math games during lunch hour KIDS' FINGERPRINTS A GOOD The children were proud to be were a great success (cribbage, part of such a fun event and the checkers and chess). Many thanks to THING singing was interspersed with a few parent volunteers who came in and BY BRIAN KELLY supervised these great activities. lively dance sequences. Many thanks s long as kids will be kids, Every week, primary and junior A faculty of Holy Cross Secondary to our choir directors for their huge they will say the damdest students are given Math Projblems of School in St. Catharines, Ontario commitment of time and energy and I things and there will be the Week to solve. Children havo the following the , abduction and to parent Pam Miller for providing skinned knees and messes with their week to analyse and discuss them in subsequent murder of their friend, piano accompaniment. fingerprints all over the place. the classroom and at home and are Kristen French in the early 1990s. GRASS YARD NEWS According to Child Find, and as more always curious to see if they came up Students and faculty generously Now that the snow has melted, and more parents are finding out, with the right answer. directed that their idea for the green our thoughts turn to outdoor play and kids' fingerprints are a good thing ribbon be used exclusively as a EARTH DAY and something more parents should On April 23, primary students symbol of hope by Child Find think about. teamed up with their TAG groups to Canada. The ribbon also serves as a Each year in Canada, police fund-raising tool for Child Find, a write their Wishes for the Earth. departments receive thousands of non-government funded, not for Their creations hang on the reports of missing children who are profit organization. Rental Friendship Tree. What a fitting Management classified as runaways or are the In partnership with Rogers for the activity to celebrate Earth Day! victims of parental or stranger Ottawa, kids, parents and family GREENTREE Foreign Service IMPORTANT DATES: abductions. With chapters • located members are invited to participate in & COMPANY Community • Apr 18-25 English public coast to coast, Child Find Canada was a number of activities including a speaking - Junior students founded to assist in the search for special KidCheck Fingerprinting day Use the benefits under the • Apr 23 - Eartfy Day activities missing children. Delivery of at the Canada Museum of Science & FSD's to have your home • Apr 25 - Insight Theatre for Int education and prevention programs Technology, 1867 St. Laurent managed professionally. students pertaining to children's safety and Boulevard, Saturday, May 26 from • Apr 30 -Library cmtee mtg, 7 pm - advocacy for the rights of children, 10am to 2pm. We can't make owning a home Library are staples of the organization's goals. To be fingerprinted, children must worry free...but we can help. • May 3 - Parent info night for new With springtime here, green is the be accompanied by a parent or Gr 7 students (to be confirmed) ‘TOeve 6ee*c t6em..xoe cam! designated colours of hope, making guardian. All of Child Find's services • May 7-11 -Education Week - Open May, Child Find's Green Ribbon of are free and the fingerprints and all Mary Ellen Boomgaardt House May 8 am, May 10 pm Hope month. "By wearing a green relating documents are returned to the Representative • May 8 - School Council mtg 7:15 ribbon, the campaign increases parents/legal guardian. A museum 390 Rideau Street E.RO. pm - Library awareness on the issue of missing representative will also be on hand to RO. Box 20118 • May 9-Volunteer Tea 4-5:30 pm- children and lets parents of missing explain the history and workings of Ottawa. Ontario Kl N 9N5 Library kids know that there is a support the practice. Tel: 1-613-746-2367 network," says Jennifer McKinley, For additional information Fax: 1-613-746-3050 one of the Ottawa Region Chapter regarding Ottawa's Child Find chapter E-mail: [email protected] volunteers. or for volunteer opportunities call The concept of the green ribbon 860-3463. 1 was originated by the students and THE TH PAGE 22 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR MAY 2001

find us online! Nml to And out about upcoming local events? locate the nearest .swimming pool or skating rink? Pay a parking ticket? Check out traffic conditions? Get help to quit smoking? Renew your dog licence? All tills and more is right at your fingertips, on the City of Ottawa's new Online Portal: lvww.city.ottawa.on.ca

Find us around town! Find us in your community! Want access to City services in person and close to home? BobChiareBi Visit the Client Service Centre nearest you (open Monday to Ottawa Public Library Friday, 8KX) a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): |§|| 110 Laurier Ave. West (City Hall) llllill Ottawa South Branch Tel: 580-2496 Fax: 580-2509 " 255 Centrum Blvd. (Orleans) 101 Centrepointe Dr. (Nepean) e-mail: [email protected] 1049 Bank Street .730-1082 580 Terry Fox Dr. (Kanata) 8243 Victoria St. (Metcalfe) 2155 Roger Stevens Dr. (North Gower) Parking Ticket Inquiries 580-2424 x25022 5670 Carp Rd. (Carp) Find us 24 hours a day! Need to speak to one of our Customer Service Capital Ward Community Centres Representatives for essential and emergency information Glebe 564-1058 about the new City of Ottawa? Now you can - 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Just call: Old Ottawa South 247-4872 Telephone: (613) 580-2400 TTY: (613) 580-2401 email: [email protected] Ottawa East .564-1078 Toll-Free: 1-866-261-9799 For other information or services, contact us during normal business hours at: South-east Ottawa Community Health Centre ...... 737-5115 Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Ave. West Ottawa, Ontario KIP 1J1 NCC ....239-5000 [email protected] Automated Attendant: (613) 580-2424 Access Ontario .... 238-3630 Fax: (613) 580-2402 Reference Canada —941-4823 Touch Tone:.:. (613) 233-4636 (INFO)

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Welcome to Ottawa Contact!

Welcome to Ottawa Contact! This series of supplements will keep you informed about Get in the Earth habit what's happening around town and in your WHAT BETTER TIME TO RENEW OUR neighbourhood, so you can stay in touch with COMMITMENTS TO KEEPING OTTAWA CLEAN AND GREEN? your dty and your community. Future issues will touch on Transportation, Youth, Safety, Pets, Health and Summer activities, In this issue in celebration of Spring in the Capital, we focus on Ottawa and the Environment. On behalf of City Council, I invite you to take this opportunity to discover everything the City of Ottawa is doing to protect our environment and to find out more about what you can do to keep Ottawa dean, healthy and beautiful! m Bob Chiarelli Mayor

Spring Cleaning the Capital This Spring, catch the cleaning spirit, and join your neighbours in keeping Ottawa beautiful! The annual Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign is underway again Across the City, your support of environmental programs has been outstanding. Last year, this year from April 12 to May 13, and it's not too late to take part! recycling increased by six per cent, and drop-offs of hazardous waste at the Special Waste Clean up the property around your house, place of business or a near- Depot were up by a whopping 15 per cent! In 2000 alone, you recycled 34,831 tonnes of by parie organize or sponsor a local school, business or community newspapers, 7,588 tonnes of glass and 1,968 tonnes of plastic. group; or help paint over graffiti. You The new City is also doing its part. Each year, we maintain a well-planned, cost-effective supply the elbow grease. We'll provide and environmentally sound infrastructure valued at $20 billion, including roads, parks, the deaning supplies (while quantities traffic controls, sewage treatment, water, solid waste disposal and land drainage. last). And our sponsors will supply the But other challenges remain ahead, especially as Ottawa's population continues to grow. great prizes. Before you know it, the Garbage collection was up last year. And while recycling is an essential third of the "3Rs", whole City will be spotless. we still have to reduce and reuse if we want to reap the rewards! So show that you're clean, Keeping our city clean and healthy is a partnership. When it comes to deciding what green and proud of it! kind of city we want to live in, it always comes back to the choices we make in our homes Call 580-2400 and offices. TTY: 613-580-2401, If we all add just one more Earth-friendly action to our routine, the positive impact Toll Free: 1-866-261-9799 could be enormous. So why not take a few moments to choose one or more of the topics or visit www.city.ottawa.on.ca in this issue - recycling, reducing and reusing; water conservation; hazardous waste disposal; to register your project today. ecological lawn care; or even scooping that poop - and start your new Earth habit today! Shaping our future together 1 www.city.ottawa.on.ca 580-2400 ¥ > . ***" ...... w pr ~ v „_..% water's edge,ormilesaway. water canwashuntreatedintoourstreams,lakesand an averageof450millionlitreswastewateris drinking waterisclean,safeandhealthy.Eachday, and wastewatertreatmentfacilityensurethatour rivers, regardlessofwhetheryouliverightonthe storm sewers.Fromthere,muchofthiscontaminated pollutants fromyourproperty,directlyintotheCity's delicate aquaticecosystem.Stormwateroreven effect ontheenvironmentwelivein. melting snowcancarrychemicalsandother action wetake-ordon'tcanhaveaprofound household waste Disposing of Ottawa's state-of-the-artwaterfiltrationplants All ofourwaterwashesintoandoutthesame It's easytotakecleanwaterforgranted.Butevery the Voluntary received aLeadershipAwardonClimateChangefrom and implementedaCommunityClimateChangeAction of Resources. costs, andmoreefficientCityvehicles,whichhave resulted efficient streetlighting,saving$360,000ayearinenergy Plan, Ottawawashonouredforinitiativeslikeenergy- cent reductioninC02equivalentemissions. in a13percentreductionenergyuseand 21.4 per energy useinmunicipalfacilities for taxpayersacrosstheCity! climate change Leadership on PAGE 24 On Wednesday,March28th,2001,theCityofOttawa The endresult?Anoverall18percentreductionin Keeping ourwai i ÜP 7 7t THE TH OSCAR-OUR27YEAR 7 you candropofyourleft-overpaints,turpentine,aerosol dangerous hazardtotheenvironment,andhealth garden centreorpharmacy,doesn'tmeanitcan'tposea with thedateandlocationthatworksbestforyou. and syringes. easier, one-daydepotswillbeofferedaroundtheCitywhere Moodie Driveisopenfrom9a.m.to4p.m.receiveyour April 14andDecember8,theTrailRoadWasteFacilityoff an appropriatewastedisposalsite.Ever}Saturdaybetween of yourfamilyandneighbours. disinfectants, unusedprescriptionmedication,usedneedles stripper, barbecuestarter,ovencleaner,window containers, fireextinguishers,poolchemicals,insecticides, household specialwaste.Plus,tomakesafedisposaleven herbicides, fungicides,stains,woodpreservatives,furniture you cangetaheadstartbytakingfivekeyactions: how neighbourhoodscanhelpreducethepollution WaterLinks isapilotprojectaimedatdemonstrating keeps ourenvironment.Tomakethiseasierthan expanded throughouttheCity,butinmeantime, of streamsandrivers.Theprogramwilleventuallybe resources thatcanhelpyousafeguardourwater: ever, theCityhascreatedanumberofprogramsand the lessitcoststomakesafe-andhealthier treatment beforereturningittotheOttawaRiver. provided withphysical,chemicalandbiological 5 thingsyoucandotosafeguardourwater Just becauseyoucanbuyitatyourlocalhardwarestore, Toxic householdproductsshouldalwaysbedisposedofat Simply checkoutthelistbeside,andmarkyourcalendar when youwalkyourdog,pickinguppet'spoop,bringingithomeandflushing as wintersnow-andeverythingit'skepthiddenmeltsbackintothewatersystem. why youshouldneverforgettoscoopyourpup'spoop: down thetoilet(withoutbag,ofcourse).Notconvinced?Thenherearethreereasons • Poopaddsup-toanestimated20,500kilogramsadayinOttawaalone,beexact! • It'sahealthhazardthatexposeschildren,people andpetstoparasitesbacterial • It'sanenvironmentalhazard.Nomatterwhere youlive,Springrun-offorheavystorms The lesswaterweuseorallowtobecomepolluted, Can onepersonmakeadifference?Yes-byalwaystakingbagorshovelwithyou Pets maybeourbestfriends.Butwhattheyleavebehindcanaproblem,especially waterways -andbeaches. infections, rightwheretheyliveandplay. can washpoopintostreamsandsewers,where itflowsuntreatedintoourrivers, af IMMfl >•••*«*«» Mg Centre -GreenCreek June 9:LansdownePark Drive (9a.m.to4p.m.) May 5:RobertO.Pickard Oct. 27:RobertO.Pickard Grove (9a.m.to4p.m.) Oct 13:1655Maple (9 a.m.to4p.m.) (9 amto4p.m.) Sept. 15:LansdowneParie Centre -GreenCreek Drive (9a.m.to4pjn.) MAY 2001 pP |püü) The CityofOttawa'sEnvironmentalHealthProgramhaspreparedapackageonalternatives trees orshrubsisthreatened.Aestheticconsiderationswillnotbedeemedsufficienttowarrant dealing withpotentiallyserioushealthriskstohumanandanimals,orwherethesurvivalof the useofchemicalpesticides. to pesticides.Call724-4227.Ifyouwantknowmoreaboutalternatives,callthe Environmental HealthProgramat722-2200. To recordawater-meterreading:...560-1340 Solid waste,bluebox,garbage 24-Hour QtyInformation:...... 580-2400 Drinking waterquality:...».....580-2400 & composting Keeping itbeautiful! Frequently callednumbers Industrial: 521-3450 Residential: .:..580-2400 MAY 2001 application ofchemicalpesticideswouldonlybeconsideredwhen When itcomestoparksandgreenspaces,balanceisthekey.TheCity of Ottawaiscurrentlydevelopingacomprehensivepolicyonthe environment. It'suptoyouwhetherthatimpactwillbe showerheads, hosetimersandwateringgauges. 4. Conserve.Savewaterwithtapaerators,water-saving all ofyourgrasswithanaturalizedgarden. source ofwaterforyourlawn! flow ofpesticides,fertilizersandautomotivespillsintosewers, positive ornegative. 5. Takeaction!Everythingwedohasanimpactonthe hazardous productswithenvironmentallyfriendlyones,both 3. Makeyourhomeandgardenhazard-free.Avoidorreplace indoors andout. urban canopybyplantingtreesandshrubs,replacingsomeor 2. Naturalizeyourproperty.Beautifyhomeandbuildthe keep waterawayfromyourfoundation-andactasahandy 1. Userainbarrelstocatchtherain.Abarrelcanstop decide if,whenandhowpestsshouldbecontrolled.Careful use ofpesticidesonCity-ownedproperty,andhowtocare Integrated PestManagementpolicywouldbeusedto for theCapital'sgreenspacesinasafe,healthyand cannot bedestroyedbynon-chemicalmeans. natural way.AreportisscheduledtogotheCity except forthecontrolofnoxiousweedswhich of Ottawa'sHealth,RecreationandSocialServices herbicides onoutdoorpropertyitownsorrents, Committee meetingonMay3,2001recommending policy. TheCitywoulddiscontinuetheuseof an interimpolicyontheuseofpesticidesCity owned property,pendingthecompletionofanew Tours andpubliceducation Water informationline:...560-6089 Trail Roadlandfillsite:.580-2400 Wastewater inquiries:580-2400 Water emergencies:580-2400 Water billinquiries:....56G-2O80 Wastewater. 580-2400 Water. 580-2400 Landfill rite:...... 580-2400 THE TH OSCAR-OUR27YEAR Together, wecanmakeadifference! Toll Free:1-866-261-9799) The RuralCleanWaterProgramoffersruralresidents resident oragriculturallandowner,contactthe bank erosionprotection,manurestoragefacilities, or visitwww.city.ottawa.on.catoday. call 580-2100 City todeterminewhetheryou'reeligibleapply. septic systemrepairandmore.Ifyou'rearural that reducepollutionandimproveprotectwater financial supportandtechnicalassistanceforprojects (TTY: 613-580-2401, Foi moreinformationaboutwaterquality, quality, likebestlandmanagementpractices,stream waste intoarichcompostcalledEcoGrow.Andsinceyour Take itBack!isacommunity-basedprogramthatlets to register,calltheProjectCoordinatorat 580-2424, May 9,from6p.m.to9attheNepean Sportsplex, turns between20,000and25,000tonnesofleafyard U BagIt!Eachyear,theTrailRoadcompostingfacility for thewholefamily-andit'sfree! you recycle,reuseorensuretheproperdisposalofitems your damagedBoxforanewonefree! Need anewBlueorBlackBox?Call580-2400 ext. 25477. City's primarylandfillsitewilltakeplaceon Wednesday, Optimizing theTrailRoadWasteFacility Landfill.A and takehomeyourFREEbag! should enjoytheresults!BringabagorcontainertoTrail curbside participationhelpedcreateit,wethoughtyou Sdentist" demos,craftsandmore,it'sadayoffun on 2731CassdsStreetthisSaturday,May12,between Open HouseattheBritanniaWaterPurificationPlant Celebrate DrinkingWaterWeek(May6-12)withan or onlineatwww.dty.ottawa.on.ca. computer parts.Getyourcopyofthe2000-2001Takeit batteries, motoroil,flowerpots,dotheshangersand like expiredmedication,usedneedlesandsyringes,car Additional boxesareonly$5.00,andyoucanexchange Hall C,1701WoodroffeRoad.Formoreinformation or Public Workshopontheprojecttoextend thelifeof Road between9a.m.and4p.m.onSaturday,April28, 580-2400. (TTY:613-580-2401,TollFree:1-866-261-9799), Back! Directoryof300partidpatingretailersbycalling News &events CITY: 613-580-2401,TollFree:1-866-261-9799). 10 a.m.and3p.m.Withinteractivetours,'Mad PAGE 25 THE TH PAGE 26 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR MAY 2001

We're looking for committee members! Volunteers Needs Interested in serving your community?

The City of Ottawa has opportuni- The City of Ottawa is looking ties for dedicated individuals this summer for persons interested in for new members to join the volunteering with preschoolers, children, youth, senior citizens and following advisory committees: persons with a disability. If you are interested in knowing what is avail- Accessibility Advisory Committee able in your community or would Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee like more information about volun- Arts Advisory Committee teering with the City of Ottawa, Cycling Advisory Committee please call one of our Volunteer Coordinators. Environmental Advisory Committee Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee South District ( Nepean ) French Language Services Advisory Committee Mike Lalonde 727-6700, extension 237 Health and Social Services Advisory Committee Central District (old City of Ottawa) Heritage Advisory Committee Karen Venema Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee 244-5300, extension 4030 Mobility Issues Advisory Committee East District (Gloucester, Cumberland, Ottawa Forests Advisory Committee Vanier ) Ottawa Youth Cabinet Donna Quiggan Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 830-6301 Poverty Issues Advisory Committee West District (Kanata) Public Liaison Committee for the Michelle Bergman Optimization/Expansion of the Trail Road Waste 599-4480 Facility landfill Celebrating the International Year of • Seniors Advisory Committee Volunteers Call 580-2400for more information.

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For more on any of the topics covered in this issue, or for information and services of the new City of Ottawa, contact your City today: www.city.ottawa.on.ca 7 days a week (24 hours a day) 580-2400 Ottawa City Hall e-mail: [email protected] (TTY) t (613) 580-2401 110 Laurier Ave.W. Fax: (613) 580-2402 (Toll Free) 1 -866-261 -9799 Ottawa, Ontario Touch Tone: (613) 233-4636 (INFO) K1P1J1 Automated Attendant (613) 580-2424 Your City Councillors:

Councillor Ward Tel.# Internet Address Councillor Ward Tel. # Internet Address Bob Chiarelli Mayor / Maire 580-2496 [email protected] Wendy Stewart 16 - River 580-2486 [email protected] Herb Kreling - Orléans 580-2471 [email protected] Clive Doucet 17 - Capital 580-2487 [email protected] Rainer Bloess 2 - Innés 580-2472 [email protected] Peter Hume 18 - Alta Vista 580-2488 [email protected] Jan Harder 3 - Bell-South Nepean 580-2473 [email protected] Phil McNeely 19 - Cumberland 580-2489 [email protected] Alex Munter 4 - Kanata 580-2474 [email protected] Doug Thompson 20 - Osgoode 580-2490 [email protected] Dwight Eastman 5 - West Carleton 580-2475 [email protected] Glenn Brooks 21 - Rideau 580-2491 [email protected] Janet Stavinga 6 - Goulbourn 580-2476 [email protected] Alex Cullen 7 - Bay / Baie 580-2477 [email protected] Client Service Centres (open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): Rick Chiarelli 8 - Baseline 580-2478 [email protected] 110 Laurier Ave. West (City Hall) 255 Centrum Blvd. (Orleans) Gord Hunter 9 - Knoxdale-Merivale 580-2479 [email protected] 101 Centrepointe Dr. (Nepean) 580 Terry Fox Dr. (Kanata) Diane Deans 10 - G loucester-Southgate 580-2480 [email protected] 8243 Victoria St. (Metcalfe) 2155 Roger Stevens Dr. (North Gower) Michel Bellemare 11 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville 580-2481 [email protected] 5670 Carp Rd. (Carp) Madeleine Meilleur 12 - Rideau-Vanier 580-2482 [email protected] « Jacques Legendre 13 - Rideau-Rockcliffe 580-2483 [email protected] Elisabeth Arnold 14-Somerset 580-2484 [email protected] Shawn Little 15 - Kitchissippi 580-2485 [email protected] Shaping our future together www.city.ottawa.on.ca 580-2400 aussi disponible en français THE TH MAY 2001 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR PAGE 27

MAY IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH!

BY PAT KEALEY, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR It’s May, that white stuff is finally one! gone, it’s getting warmer, the Area 7 - Riverdale to the River, I days are longer, and it’s Sunnyside to Main St. - Bea Bol, membership time. Our sixth annual 730-7479, is the new Area Rep. We Mother's (Day (Brunch membership drive is underway and have some block reps here, but not ‘I'flhat Setter way to show your mother you Cove her?? like many other things in our enough. We need 2 block reps for ‘Treat her to a scrumptious Brunch at the Courtside Café community, membership is changing Riverdale, 1 for each side and on inside the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling CluB. too. It’s getting easier and faster. The Glencaim and Toronto. work load is smaller, because we Area 6 - Kathy Giles, 730-1544, is SCere is onCy a sample of the tempting foods we zviCCBefeaturing: have many more volunteers. Old Area Rep from Roslyn to Bank, Ottawa South is divided into seven Sunnyside to Colonel By Drive. She (Roast ‘Beef Chicken ‘Pasta areas, with an Area Rep for each area. needs more block reps on Sunnyside, Potatoes Bacon (Breads But, we need more Block reps. Aylmer, and Grosvenor. ‘Eggs Sausage Trench Toast You may be getting a phone call Area 5 - Michael Lynch, > 730- (fresh (fruit Assorted Desserts asking you to offer memberships to 7025, is Area Rep from Seneca to your neighbors. If tt’s a long block, Bronson Place, Sunnyside to Colonel Coffee Juice you’ll just be asked to do one side. By. Michael needs reps for Bronson Maybe you know someone who Place. .. .andso much more! would do the other side. It takes about Area 4 - Megan Doyle, 730-2280, one to two hours of your time. That’s is Area Rep from Hopewell to Come and enjoy the view ivith us on this special day. all! Ossington, Bank to Bronson. The Ton'd love it! Of course, if you’re a gabby blocks are long here and she needs person like I am, it may take a little more block reps especially on Grove longer because it’ll give you a chance and Ossington. Only $ 12.95 for adults and $5.95for children under 10 to catch up on the news and meet new Area 3 - Robert Burr, 730-4927, is neighbors who have moved in during Area Rep from Cameron south to the ‘Date: Sunday, (May 13**, 2001 the winter. River from Leonard to Bank. He (Address: 176 Cameron (Avenue, (Main (Had I believe personal contact builds needs more block reps on Cameron the community. Most of our block and Marco, Pentry and Rideau River Time: 10:30 a.nu or 12:30 p.m. reps say they enjoy it and do it year Lanes. after year. I guess that’s one of the Area 2 - Doug Stickley, 730-0424, Cad 730-4430 or 730-7207for reservations is Area Rep from Riverdale west to things that makes Old Ottawa South *(Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended. * so special. It is so friendly. Bank, and up to Echo Drive. Some If you have a couple of hours and long blocks here too. Can you help? you’d like to volunteer to be a block Area 1 - Pat Kealey, 730-2627, rep, please phone your neighbor the area rep from Riverdale to the River, Area Rep. I’m sure they can find a Bank to Sunnyside. I need help for iAn affiliate ofA-l Catering place for you to help. Maybe your the townhouses at 551 Riverdale and And (Hospitality Services present Block Rep would like a in the apartment buildings near Bank. sabbatical. So even if your street isn’t I also need more members from the mentioned here and you’d like to get Lexington Apartments, the east side involved, please phone. If no one has of Riverdale between Belmont and ever rung your doorbell and offered Avenue Rd. Also I haven’t heard you a membership, or left a pamphlet, back from my phone calls to last OLD OTTAWA SOUTH YOUTH TO it means there’s no rep for your years block reps. If I didn’t mention block. Now’s your chance to have your street, why not phone me? RECEIVE CANADA DAY AWARD

junior staff member at the Old Young people can serve as cadets SUNNYSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY Firehall has been nominated from the ages of 12 to 19. His cadet _ for a Canada Day Youth adventures have included stints of up NEWS ' Award from Heritage Canada. Will to six weeks on cadet outdoor Greaves, 16, grade 11 student at expeditions, drill and skill at arms BY HELENE MERRITT Lisgar Collegiate, was nominated as training and officiating at the Spring is the season between $TORYTIMES a result of his extensive volunteer National Cadet Biathlon Competition**- winter and summer. The Babes in the Library - for babies work in the community. In particular in 2000 at Canadian Forces Base in I Northern Hemisphere which from birth to 15 months. Thursdays, he was singled out because of his Valcartier, Quebec. Will has also consists of the northern half of the 2:15 pm. pre-registration required. involvement with the Army Cadet been pre-selected as one of 30 army Earth, has Spring during March, Toddler Time - ages 15 to 24 Corps of the Governor General's Foot cadets who will represent Canada in April, May and early June." (World months. Thursdays at 10:15am Guard Regiment, based at the Laurier international cadet exchanges this Book Encyclopedia, 1997, Vol. 17) In pre-regisjration required. Square Drill Hall in downtown summer and is hoping to go to either case we hadn't noticed, it really is Time for Twos - ages 24 to 36 Ottawa. The award will be given out Wales or Scotland. spring. March Break and Easter have months. Wednesdays at 10:15am on July 1 in a ceremony with Will has also volunteered as a come and gone! pre-registration required. Heritage Minister Sheila Copps. facilitator for the Student Dating We hope the changes and Storytime - ages 3 to 5. Mondays Will joined the cadets after Violence and Harassment Prevention adaptations we are implementing for at 10:15am and Wednesdays at returning to Ottawa in 1997 from a Initiative of the Ottawa-Carleton the new amalgamated Library are not 2:15pm. No pre-registration required. three year stay in Georgetown, School Board and is a member of the too disruptive and that you will SPECIAL PROGRAMS Guyana and previously with his Lisgar Collegiate Institute Junior forgive any inconvenience. Let's Go Fly a Kite - stories and- ’ mother in Costa Rica while she was Rugby team. He graduated from the Our programming season is well activities for ages 5 to 8. Saturday on assignment with the Canadian After Four program at the Fire HalP* underway and we would welcome May 26, 2pm. Pre-registration. International Development Agency. while he attended Hopewell School, any new members to our Sleepytime Storytime - for Will has risen to the rank of assisted as a volunteer for several mother-daughter reading groups, sleepyheads from 4 to 6 years old. Colour Sergeant in the cadet corps of years and joined as a staff member in parent-child reading group and our Wednesday, June 13 7pm the Governor General's Foot Guard, a the fall of 2000. seniors reading group. Please call Sue Pre-registration required. ceremonial regiment whose regular Currently, Will is considering^ or Helene for information on these Please don't hesitate to call to forces are best known for their pursuing a career in law or history. programs. pre.-register or for further bearskin hats and official duties The OSCAR joins in congratulating Our regular programming information. Our number is 730-1082 including changing the guard on Will on his nomination for a Canada schedule follows. ext 5. Parliament Hill and at Rideau Hall. Day Youth Award. THF TH PAGE 28 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR MAY 2001

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Pour les événements locaux a venir. Pour 11 ouver une piscine ou une patinoire près de chez vous. Pour payer une contravention. Pour un aperçu de la circulation. Poui aireter de fumer. Pour renouveler votre permis de garde de chien.- Pour obtenir une réponse à toutes vos questions, visitez le nouveau portail de la Ville d'Ottawa 'l, '■ ' www.ville.ottawa.on.ca

RENDEZ-VOUS EN PERSONNE M vôtre maire : Rendez-vous à la mairie Vous désirez accéder aux services de la Ville en personne? BobChiarelli Rendez-vous au Centre de service à la clientèle le plus . , \ v Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa près de chez vous (du lundi au vendredi, de 8 h à 17 h) : 110, avenue Laurier Ouest (hôtel de ville) Tél. : 580-2496 ; Téléc.' : 580-2509 Succursale Sud d'Ottawa 255, boulevard Centrum (Orleans) Courriel : [email protected] AnAn n , 101, promenade Centrepointe (Nepean) 580, promenade Terry Fox (Kanata) 8243, rue Victoria (Metcalfe) Contraventions de stationnement 2155, promenade Roger Stevens (North Gower) 5670, chemin Carp (Carp) Renseignements Rendez-vous 24 heures par pur! Centres communautaires du quartier Capital Vous désirez parler à l'un de nos représentants du Service à la clientèle à propos de la nouvelle Ville d'Ottawa? Vous pouvez maintenant le faire 24 heures Vieil Ottawa-Sud par jour, sept jours par semaine! WM Conseiller < ive Doucet Ligne principale : (613) 580-2400 iflk s -* Ottawa-Est ATS : (613) 580-2401 Tél. : 580-2487 Téléc. 580-2510 Courriel : [email protected],on.œ Sans frais : 1 866 261-9799 Centre de santé communautaire du sud-est d'Ottawa —737-5115

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Conserver la Capitale canadienne verte et nette

Bienvenue à Contact Ottawa! Renouez avec la Terre Bienvenue à ce numéro de Contact Ottawa! Cette série de suppléments vise à vous tenir au AVEC LE JOUR DE LA TERRE, LE TEMPS EST ON NE PEUT MIEUX CHOISI POUR courant des activités à surveiller dans la capitale RENOUVELER SES ENGAGEMENTS ENVERS UNE CAPITALE NATIONALE VERTE ET NETTE. lationale et dans votre quartier.

questions abordées porteront sur transport, la jeunesse la sécurité, les animaux de compagnie la santé et les activités estivales. Dans cette parution, nous soulignons "avènement du printemps dans la capitale en nous penchant sur la Ville d'Ottawa et sur son environnement

Au nom du Conseil municipal, je vous invite à saisir cette occasion de découvrir toutes les mesures (Mises par la Ville d'Ottawa en faveur de Tenvironnement, et de vois renseigner sur la façon dont vous pouvez contribuer à garder la capitale nationale propre saine et ravissante!

Grand ménage du printemps de la capitale Ce printemps, succombez, vous aussi, à la fièvre du ménage et joignez vos voisins dans la grande corvée d'embellissement de la De toute part dans la ville, votre appui aux programmes environnementaux s'est fait sentir de façon capitale nationale! remarquable. L'année dernière, le recyclage était en hausse de six pour cent, et les retours de déchets Cette année encore, la campagne du Grand ménage du printemps dangereux au Dépôt de déchets domestiques spéciaux ont connu un bond spectaculaire de 15 pour de la capitale battra son plein du 12 avril au 13 mai, et il n'est pas cent! En 2000 seulement, vous avez recyclé 34 831 tonnes de papier journal, 7 588 tonnes de verre et trop tard pour être du nombre! Faites le ménage autour de la maison, 1 968 tonnes de matières plastiques. du bureau ou d'un parc non loin de chez vous; commanditez une La nouvelle Ville d'Ottawa fait aussi sa part. Chaque année, nous entretenons l'infrastructure école du voisinage une entreprise ou un groupe communautaire; ou aidez à évaluée à 20 milliards de dollars, bien planifiée, économique et respectueuse de l'environnement, repeindre des murs couverts de incluant la voirie, les paies, les feux de circulation, le traitement des eaux usées, l'approvisionnement graffitis. Fournissez les bras, nous en eau, l'élimination des déchets solides et le drainage des sols. fournirons le matériel (jusqu'à Toutefois, d'autres défis se dressent devant nous, surtout à mesure que la population d'Ottawa épuisement des stocks). Et nos croît. Le volume d'ordures collectées l'an dernier affichait une hausse par rapport à l'année précédente. commanditaires remettront de Et tandis que le recyclage est indispensable à la formule environnementale des « 3 R », nous devons superbes prix. Dans le temps de continuer de réduire et de réutiliser si nous voulons en récolter les bénéfices! le dire, la ville toute entière Seul le partenariat peut être garant d'une ville propre et saine. Et bien souvent, lorsqu'il s'agit de faire rayonnera de propreté! des choix pour notre bien-être urbain, on en revient toujours aux choix que l'on fait dans sa propre Alors, soyez nets, soyez verts et demeure ou son propre bureau. soyez-en fiers! Composez le ' Si chacun de nous posait un seul geste « vert » de plus chaque jour, les retombées positives seraient 580-2400 (ATS : 613 580-2401), notre numéro sans frais gigantesques. Prenez donc quelques instants pour choisir un des thèmes abordés id - recydage, réduc- 1 866 261-9799 ou consultez notre site Web à tion et réutilisation; conservation de l'eau; élimination des déchets dangereux; entretien non toxique www.ville.ottawa.on.ca pour inscrire votre projet sans plus tarder. des pelouses; ou ramassage des crottes de vos animaux, et renouez avec la Terre dès aujourd'hui!

Ensemble, formons notre avenir www.ville.ottawa.on.ca 580-2400 TIfE TH THE TH PAGE 30 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR MAY 2001 MAY 2001 OSCAR - OUR 27 YEAR PAGE 31 Gardons notre eau propre et sans

Il est facile de tenir l'eau propre pour acquis. Or, Chaque jour, on y traite en moyenne 450 millions 1. Recueillez l'eau de pluie à l'aide de barils. Ce moyen Le Programme d’assainissement de l’eau en milieu chaque geste que l'on pose - ou que l'on ne pose de litres d'eaux usées à l'aide de toutes sortes de permet de limiter l'épanchement des pesticides, des fertilisants et des rural offre aux résidents vivant en zone rurale une pas - peut avoir de profondes répercussions sur procédés physiques, chimiques et biologiques, avant huiles à moteur, d'empêcher l'eau d'éroder les fondations de votre aide financière et une assistance technique pour la l'environnement dans lequel nous vivons. de les renvoyer dans la rivière des Outaouais. maison, et d'emmagasiner de l'eau pour l'arrosage de votre terrain! réalisation de projets visant à réduire la pollution, à Toute l'eau qui nous est acheminée prend sa Moins nous polluons ouiêpuisons l'eau, moins il en 2. Écologisez votre terrain. Embellissez votre maison et semez améliorer et à protéger la qualité de l'eau comme les source et retourne dans le même écosystème coûte pour en assurer la salubrité - et mieux s'en une frondaison urbaine composée d'arbrès et d'arbustes! Aussi, pratiques exemplaires en matière de gestion des sols, aquatique fragile. L'eau pluviale ou même la fonte porte notre environnement. Pour faciliter plus que laissez quelques espèces naturelles utiles supplanter une partie la protection des berges contre l'érosion, l'entreposage des neiges peuvent dissoudre les composés chimiques jamais cet objectif, la Ville a mis en œuvre un certain ou l'ensemble de votre gazon! du fumier, la réparation des fosses septiques, etc. Si et autres polluants qui se trouvent dans vos parterres, nombre de programmes et consacré diverses 3. Écartez tout danger de votre maison et de votre jardin. vous habitez en milieu rural ou possédez une terre déversant ceux-ci directement dans les égouts ressources pour protéger nos réserves en eau : Évitez les produits potentiellement dangereux ou préférez-leur agricole, informez-vous de votre admissibilité au pluviaux de la Ville. De là, il peut arriver qu'une des produits sans danger pour l'environnement, à l'intérieur programme en communiquant avec la Ville. bonne partie des eaux contaminées s'infiltrent, sans 5 actions pour protéger nos réserves en eau. comme à l'extérieur. être traitées, dans nos ruisseaux, lacs et rivières, peu CommunEAUté est un projet pilote visant à 4. Conservez. Limitez vos dépenses en eau au moyen d'aérateurs Pour de plus amples renseignements sur la qualité importe la distance entre la source de pollution et démontrer comment les communautés peuvent réduire de robinets, de pommeaux économiseurs, de minuteries et de de l'eau, composez le 580-2400 (ATS: 613-580-2401), l'emplacement des retombées. la pollution des cours d'eau dans leur collectivité. jauges d'arrosage. le numéro sans frais 1-866-261-9799 À la fine pointe du progrès, les usines de purification Le programme sera progressivement étendu à toute la 5. Prenez les devants! Tout ce que nous faisons se répercute sur ou consultez notre site Web à www.ville.ottawa.on.ca et de traitement des eaux usées de la Ville d'Ottawa ville, mais d'ici là, vous pouvez prendre une longueur l'environnement. Il n'en tient qu'à vous de poser des gestes aux dès aujourd'hui. nous garantissent une eau potable, saine et sûre. d'avance en commettant ces cinq actions : retombées positives ou négatives. Ensemble, nous pouvons faire la différence!

Ce n'est pas parce que vous pouvez acheter un produit chez votre Elimination des quincaillier, à votre centre de jardinage ou à votre pharmacie que 5 mal : Centre Robert O. Conservons la beauté... Nouvelles et activités celui-ci est sans danger pour l'environnement, pour la santé de votre famille ou pour celle de vos voisins. Creek (de9hàl6h) déchets domestiques Il ne faut jamais oublier de jeter les produits domestiques toxiques naturellement! dans les décharges appropriées. Ainsi, chaque samedi, du 14 avril au 9 juin : Parc Lansdowne Vous avez besoin d'une nouvelle boîte bleue ou noire? 8 décembre, la Décharge contrôlée du chemin Trail, accessible par la (de9hà I6h) Composez le 580-2400 (ATS : 613-580-2401) ou le numéro promenade Moodie, est ouverte de 9 h à 16 h pour la collecte de vos Lorsqu'il s'agit d'entretenir les parcs et les espaces verts, l'équilibre est la clé de tout. déchets domestiques spéciaux. En plus, pour rendre l'élimination de 15 sept.: Parc Lansdowne sans frais 1 866 261-9799. Des boîtes de surplus sont offertes ces déchets encore plus sécuritaire, la Ville organisera des collectes (de9hà 16 h) La Ville d’Ottawa est en train de mettre au point une politique au coût modique de 5 $, et vous pouvez échanger vos boîtes d'un jour un peu partout dans les quartiers qui vous permettront de jjw exhaustive concernant l'emploi des pesticides sur les terrains vous débarrasser des restants de peinture ou de térébenthine, des 13oct: 1655, Maple endommagées sans aucuns frais! ' ; . , municipaux et l'entretien des espaces verts de la capitale au aérosols, des extincteurs d'incendie, des produits chimiques pour la GïOve(de9hàl6h) Rapportez-les! est un programme communautaire qui piscine, des insecticides, des herbicides, des fongicides, des teintures moyen de procédés sûrs, sains et naturels. Un rapport encourage les résidents à recycler, à réutiliser et à jeter et des enduits pour bois, des décapants, des allume-barbecués, des 27ott: Centre Robert O. ! doit être présenté au Comité de la santé, des loisirs et nettoyants à four et à vitres, des désinfectants, des médicaments Pickard, promenade des services sociaux lors de sa réunion du 3 mai correctement des produits comme les médicaments périmés, d'ordonnance non utilisés, des aiguilles et seringues souillées, etc. Green (de9h à 16h) Vous n'avez qu'à vérifier le calendrier des collectes ci-contre et à . 2001, lequel recommandera une politique les aiguilles et les seringues souillées, les batteries de voiture, choisir la date et le lieu qui vous conviennent : I intérimaire sur l'utilisation des pesticides sur les l'huile à moteur, les pots à fleurs, les cintres et les pièces . terrains municipaux en attendant qu'une nouvelle d'ordinateur. Demandez votre exemplaire du guide Rapportez- politique soit établie. La Ville éliminera l'utilisation les! 2000-2001, qui répertorie 300 détaillants participants, en Is/jLeéiïership sur le des herbicides sur les pelouses extérieures détenues ou composant le 580-2400 (ATS : 613-580-2401) ou le numéro louées par la municipalité, sauf pour les herbes nocives sans frais 1 866 261-9799 ou au moyen de notre site Web à qui ne peuvent être détruites sans l'aide de produits changement climatique www.ville.ottawa.on.ca. chimiques. L'approche de lutte intégrée contre les espèces Pourquoi Célébrez la Semaine de l'eau potable (du 6 au 12 mai), en Le mercredi 28 mai5 2001, la Vilje d'Ottawa a reçu nuisibles servira à décider si, quand et comment ces espèces doivent être commençant par une journée portes ouvertes à l'usine de ramasser détruites, et l'épandage sévèrement contrôlé de pesticides chimiques ne sera envisagé que pour {Leadership Award on Climate Change) décerné par le lutter contre les espèces posant un risque sérieux pour la santé des humains et des animaux ou purification Britannia située au 2731, me Cassels, le samedi programme des Mesures volontaires et registre du les « besoins » mettant en péril les arbres ou arbustes. Les considérations esthétiques ne seront pas jugées 12 mai, de 10 h à 15 h. Visites guidées interactives, ministère fédéral des Ressources. suffisantes pour justifier l'utilisation de pesticides chimiques. démonstrations, « savants fous » et montages : de tout pour Ce prix atteste le rôle de leader joué par Ottawa dans de Fido? toute la famille - et c'est gratuit! la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre. L'une Le Programme de l'hygiène du milieu de la Ville d'Ottawa a préparé une trousse sur les Mettez-en plein le sac! Chaque année, l'installation de parmi seulemem six municipalités au pays à se doter options autres que les pesticides. Si vous voulez en apprendre davantage à ce sujet, veuillez Nos animaux de compagnie sont, certes, nos meilleurs amis. Mais souvent, ce qu'ils compostage du chemin Trail transforme quelque 20 000 à d'un Plan d'action cornmunautaire pour lutter contre le appeler le Programme de l'hygiène du milieu au 722-2200. laissent derrière eux peut s'avérer un problème, surtout lorsque la neige - et tout ce 25 000 tonnes de feuilles mortes et de branchage en un riche changement climatique et à l'appliquer, la VHle d'Ottawa qu'elle cache - fond et s'infiltre dans les renvois d'eau. compost appelé Écoterro. Et comme c'est vous qui faites le a été couronnée pour ses tmttaüyes comme l'éclairage à Une personne peut-elle faire une différence? Oui - en emportant avec elle un sac ou ménage des trottoirs, il va de soi que vous soyez les premiers à énergie réduite, programme qui a permis d'épargner une pelle chaque fois qu'elle sort promener sort chien, en ramassant les besoins et en les 360 000 $ par armée en dépenses énergétiques; et jetant dans les toilettes une fois rentrée chez elle (sans le sac, bien sûr). Vous n'êtes pas Numéros souvent demandé? en profiter! Apportez un sac ou un bac au chemin Trail entre fâchât de véhicules urbains plus efficaces qui a permis convaincu? Voici trois raisons qui vous feront changer d'avis : 9 h et 16 h, le samedi 28 avril et emportez un sac gratuit! une réduction de 13 pour cent de la consommation • Les besoins s'accumulent : on parle d'environ 20 500 kilos de matières fécales par jour, et Renseignements municipaux 24 h r .580-2400 Visites guidées et éducation du public Optimisation de la décharge contrôlée du chemin Trail. d'énergie et de 21,4 pour cent des émissions deC02 ou cela, rien qu'à Ottawa! Qualité de l'eau potable ;...... 580-2400 Décharge : 1.....580-240Q, Un atelier ouvert au public sur le projet d'optimisation • Les matières fécales exposent les enfants, les grands et les autres animaux à des risques Déchets solides, botte bleue, ordures Eaux usées:.. •*##••»»*****»»#**«•*»*»*•««*«*

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PART 12 DEAR BOOMER, I continue to explore the language already an experienced master at how of humanoids. I’m lèaming that to manipulate humanoids, harried by I there’s a big difference, for the challenge of attending to both dog example, between ‘‘some mitts" and and offspring. Let me pass along a ‘‘summits. " But I’m also learning few tricks I’ve discovered. about the inter-connectedness of all The challenge is to bring your things. humanoid and the offspring to stores Take "summits, ” for instance. I’ve that provide dog treats. Hillary’s Dry heard humanoids use the term when Cleaners is one good place, but for they talk about mountain climbing. this strategy, perhaps the best is West ST But the word also apparently explains Coast Video. I’ve found that, if I can MAY1 MAY 22ND keep the pack in the store long why She Who Must Be Obeyed is not All the Pretty Horses Dra around a lot these past few months. enough, The Pup is bound to take off Before Night Falls Dra When The Pup asks Alpha where she his mitts. It’s all a function of how The Emporer’s New Groove Kids Dungeons & Dragons Act long we stay in the store and how is, he replied she’s in Quebec City. Love, Honor & Obey ' Dra Requiem for a Dream Dra many things there are for The Pup to But when other humanoids in Miss Congeniality Com Windsor Park ask, he answers that get into - which is why I favor the Shadow of the Vampire Thr TH she’s working “on the summit.” I video store for this stratagem. MAY 0 Stardom Com assume there’s some big mountain in One thing I’ve noticed about these Duets Com Two Family House Dra a place called Quebec City, and she’s humanoids, when left to take care of out there with her computer working their offspring too long on their own, Quills Dra Vertical Limit Act on the top of it. they get flustered more easily. Sunshine Dra TH My Alpha and The Pup did go out Sometimes they lose their attention to MAY 29 What Women Want Com to see her on top of that mountain a the details and the more we can do to After the Storm Act few weekends back. Alpha didn’t distract them, the more opportunities MAY 15TH pack his hiking boots, however. They for an oversight. The Brutal Truth Dra Antitrust Thr put me in the kennel for a few days. If So the video store is perfect. The Contaminated Man Act they did return with the kind of Pup runs back and forth with various Best in Show Com Holiday Heart Dra sunburn he gets from mountain titles he wants us to take home. And Cabin by the Lake Thr climbing, it was gone by the time he I make sure I’m insistent and focused Traffic Dram In a Savage Land Dra retrieved me. on the task of pulling Alpha toward What’s Cooking Com The absence of She Who Must Be the exit, where the dog biscuit awaits Pay it Forward Dra Obeyed disrupts our routines. I’ve me. If I can distract him enough, we learned that no amount of whining or leave without Alpha noticing that The tail-wagging will persuade Alpha to Pup has left his mitts behind. Alpha take me to the Park for a late-night will discover the oversight within a 1123 Bank Street — 730-1256 sniff so long as he must stay with The minute or two and that means we Pup. Only on those weekends when must go back to the store. Presto! She returns do I have a hope of Another dog biscuit! getting him out for his evening The “lost mitt gambit” has never KIDS KRAFTS exercise. worked when She Who Must Be The same applies on morning Obeyed is home from her summit. BY BRENDA LEE runs. If She Who Must Be Obeyed is Either we leave The Pup at home with Even though the weather has herbs that complement the scent you not home, then The Pup must her or Alpha is less addled during greatly improved and we're all have chosen. Place in a sealed accompany us to the Park. This limits these shorter bursts of trying to lout in the parks now, the container. Add a note that tells Mom our options. The Pup always wants to wrangle both dog and kid. But as long children still love to do an occasional to add two tablespoons to her bath go to the play structures. We never go as this summit business lasts, I’m craft, especially if it involves lots of and to Relax! ! ! ! she deserves it. on a long exploration along the river, going to take advantage. glue and mess. EGG CARTON TULIPS except when She is home and Alpha The days are getting longer and MAYPOLES FOR MAY DAY Cut tulip shapes out of the egg and I can leave The Pup behind. the snow is melting. There’s little Cut out about 20-25 long strips of cups. Let the children decorate with Which brings us to "some mitts. ” time left to take advantage of left- different colours of tissue paper. paint, stickers, markers, bits of tissue I know that your Alpha is often on behind mitts. I don’t know how much Bunch them at the top around a long paper etc. Stick a pipecleaner in the the road, leaving your She to attend to more She will stay on her summit. If straw or stick, letting the strands flow center of each tulip. You can add both you, Jasper Dog, and The Lump. she stays away long enough, I’ll have freely and attach at the top with an green construction paper or tissue (I hope you don’t mind me referring to develop options using left-behind elastic wrapped tightly around the top paper leaves if you wish. Put in a to yours as “The Lump” still. He sun hats ... maybe even sandals. of the tissues and the holder. If you vase and enjoy. doesn’t yet throw a ball far enough to Passing along the secrets of our use a straw, it is easy for the children TULIP COLLAGE graduate to “The Pup” status, but that craft, to twirl it between their hands, but if Cut tulips out of different colours Zoscha day will soon come.) Maybe you are you use a stick, the children can of construction paper, tissue paper, decorate it with glitter or paint. wax paper etc. Glue onto a large MOTHER'S DAY VASES piece of paper and add stickers, Rainbow WdschooO Take a number of the children's glitter, etc. photos and photocopy them. Cut out WINDMILLS the photocopies in various shapes and Cut a circle and four triangles out sizes. Take a large jar or other glass of any colours construction paper. container and glue all of the Cut out a base shape for the windmill, photocopies onto the glass until it is similar to a rectangle but with a wider completely covered. Cover the entire bottom than top. Glue the base to a jar in another layer of glue (or modge large piece of construction paper, add podge) and let dry. It will dry to a the circle at the top and add the clear finish and looks wonderful with triangles around the circle to form a a bouquet of flowers in it or filled windmill shape. with the bath salt recipe below. Put the comer of the triangle in the BATH SALTS FOR MOM middle of the circle and the wide end In a large bowl mix baking soda facing outwards. Add green 63 Evelyn Ave. (just off Main St. near Pretoria Bridge) with a scent that Mom loves ( vanilla, construction paper grass, tulips etc to (613)235-3365 spearmint, lavender etc.). You can the bottom of the picture. rum operating under the umbrella of Carleton Preschool add dried rose petals or other dried PAGE 34 THE OSCAR - OUR 27TH YEAR MAY 2001

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BY ALAN MCLAY Spring is here at last. The snow supportive shades that may oe used to AFTER FOUR ANXIETY OR PANIC? cover has melted, the first highlight o'r contrast warm colours. ■LI snowdrops and crocuses have Divided into small working After 4 Registration for 2001/2002 Centretown Community Health Centre magically appeared and green shoots groups, we studied the various effects school year, Wed, Jun 6, 5:30pm. 65 presents a free 8 wk education group to bring promise of so much more to of different colours combinations ini spots for children entering gr 1, up to help understand and leam to cope. come. The warm weather and sunny photographs of different gardens, 12 years old. $120 mth. For info call Wed May 9-June 27;i :30-3:30pm. To skies have brought the gardeners out including Edyth's own garden near 247-4946. register call Denise 233-4443 ext of hibernation to start the new season. North Gower. Leaves, foliage, bark, 2190. 420 Cooper between Bank & It is a good time to stop and think stones, fences and other materials CAMP AWESOME Kent^Suggo^^aü^le^^^^^^^ about planning our gardens for the also contribute to the total effect Join Camp Awesome summer fun, through the various shades and VOLUNTEERS summer to come. July 16-20. Vacation Bible School at textures. At the April meeting Edythe Southminster United Church, Bank at VON/Perley Day program requires All plants need good soil, Faulkner, Master Gardener, led the Aylmer. Ages 4-12. For more info call volunteers, one day a week, 8:30am- sufficient moisture and a space clear Garden Club in a workshop on 730-6874 or 727-5765. 3pm. Training. Call Heidi Wieler, 526- planning for an all-season small of weeds or other plants in order to 7170 ext 8808. garden. She outlined five steps in the flourish. It is important to prune, to MUSICAL POTPOURRI process of designing a garden: pinch back first blooms and to ART LENDING 1) program of use, or how to use remove dead blossoms in order to Mark Mitchell Chorale performs the space in your garden; stimulate longer flowering. Edythe British, Balkan & Chinese folk music; Rent/buy original reasonable prices. 2) site inventory or a rough sketch encouraged us not to be intimidated Bach, Brahms, Beatles, Neil Young, Monthly exhibit by Art Lending of of the layout of flowerbeds, trees, in making changes to our gardens, to Maurice Ravel. Woodroffe United Ottawa at Unitarian Church Hall, 30 shrubs, buildings, etc; observe other gardens we may visit, Church, 207 Woodroffe, Fri, May 4, Cleary Ave, near Woodroffe. Mon, 3) site analysis, or how to make and to choose colours combinations 8pm. $10 advance, $12 door. 12 and May 14, 7:30-9pm. Tues, May 15 the best use of the space; that we like. under $6. For info call Mark Mitchell, 10am-9pm. Features Andrea Ross- 4) design concept or decisions on She distributed some useful 685-0088. pastels, Joan Waddell Beavis-acrylics, changes to make in the site; information on charts for growing Rosemary Scragg-sculpture. Free 5) design plan or the final annuals and perennials and a list of BOOK SALE entry, coffee, parking. Call 594-8513 for info. decisions on implementing the reference books. Members of the Used books needed for Watson's Mill changes. Club expressed their thanks for a st 1 Annual Book Sale. Call 692-4436 EDITORS There are four basic principles of most interesting and informative or 823-4198 for pick up or drop off at garden design: unity, balance, evening. Grand Opening, May 12. Mill Street, Editors' Assoc NCR Branch, May 16 proportion, and variety. Next event: the Spring Plant Manotick mtg, 7:30 pm. Topic: Editors' The colours wheel helps to show Exchange at Brewer Park, 9.30 am Challenge, Rm. 156, National Library, us which colours are complementary Saturday May 12. For next year: Take VOLUNTEER^ 395 Wellington. Non-members: $10. or adjacent, which ones are hot or Pictures of Your Garden! We will For more info visit www.editors.ca or Glebe Centre Auxilliary recruiting new cool in effèct. Hot colours come out once again program a members' slide call 820-5731. towards you; cool colours tend to show. volunteers. Day & evening recede. Gray, green and white are opportunities in Gift Shop, residents’ YARD SALE social events, special fundraising, home baking. For more info call Jack Purcell Rec Assoc yard sale May Volunteer Srvcs, 238-2727 ext 323. 12, 10-3pm, Minto Park, Elgin St. Entertainment, Starbucks coffee provided. For more info call 564-1050.

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Championship with a 6-5-1 league straight year. Warden was also RAVEN ROUNDUP record. named the OUA East Defensive She led the Ravens in scoring Player of the Year and led the Ravens BY DAVID KENT, CARLETON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS with 9 goals placing her in the OUA in scoring four of her five years. CARLETON UNIVERSITY HONOURS and CIAU Top Ten for the season. Rosie has been a popular counsellor OUTSTANDING ATHLETES Michelle performs many hockey at the Carleton University basketball Drew Love, Director of CIAU "Final 8" Consolation Round clinics in the community, including a camps. Physical Recreation and at the National Championships in recent clinic for grades 4-6 at St. Ottawa native Andras Szeri, won I Athletics, announced the Halifax. Margaret Mary School. the Jack Vogan Memorial Award for 2000-2001 Carleton University Rob, a recipient of a Raven Fund Andras Szeri, Men's Waterpolo closing out a brilliant Athletes of the Year and Graduating athletics award this year, was named and Rosie Warden, Women's OUA/Waterpolo career that saw him Athletes of the Year. to the OUA East First All-Star team, Basketball are the 2000-2001 score more than 200 goals during his Male Athlete of- the Year is OUA East Player of the Year and recipients of Carleton University's five years as a Raven. Andras has Robert Smart, men's basketball and CIAU Second-Team All-Canadian. Graduating Athletes of the Year been named to the OUA First All- the Ruth Coe Memorial Award Rob will be a counsellor at the Award. Star team four times and has won the recipient for female Athlete of the Carleton University Summer Sports In her fifth and final season Rosie OUA scoring title the past three Year is Michelle McEvoy, women's Camps again this summer. led the women's basketball team to seasons. Andras will graduate with a field hockey. Michelle McEvoy, was named the fourth and final OUA East degree in Law/Psychology. Rob, a third year Business CIAU Second-Team All-Canadian playoff berth, the Ravens’ first post Congratulations to these student, led the Carleton men's for a school record third straight year. season appearance in 18 years. For outstanding Carleton University rd basketball team to the OUA East Michelle, a 3 year Political Science her efforts, the Psychology major student-athletes. For more Championship with a 21-1 record. major, led the field hockey Ravens to was rewarded by being named to the information on Carleton Athletics The Ravens went on to the win the the 2000 OUA East Regular Season OUA East All-Star team for the third www. carleton. ca/athletics

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