THE OSCAR www.BankDentistry.com 613.241.1010 The Ottawa South Community Association Review l The Community Voice Year 46, No. 2 February 2018 40 Years at the FirehallSee pages 6 and 10 This year is OSCA’s 40th year of operations at the Firehall. On January 14th, 1978, the former Firehall was officially opened as a community centre. PHOTO BY BRENDAN MCCoy Women's Day COMMUNITY CALENDAR Celebration Sunday, March 4 2018 Thurs, Feb. 1, 12:00 OSCA Summer Camp Registration Starts, Online or at the Firehall Sat, Feb. 3, 13:00-16:00 Try Speed Skating, Brewer Oval Wed, Feb. 7, 12:00 Doors Open for Music (DOMS) - Special Wine, Cheese, Silent Auction, Guest Speakers. Anniversary Concert: DOMS Turns Five! Southminster United Fri, Feb. 9, 19:30 Master Piano Recital Series: Richard Raymond, Southminster United This event is generously Mon, Feb. 12, 19:00 OOS Garden Club - Organic Gardening sponsored by for the Absentee Gardener, Firehall Ilia Fabbri @OldOttSouth Tues, Feb. 13, 17:30- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Royal LePage Special contribution from 613-238-2801 @oldottsouth Linda Hancock 19:00 Southminster United @oldottsouth Wed, Feb. 14, 12:00 DOMS - A Trumpet Romance, oldottawasouth.ca Southminster United Sat, Feb. 17, 19:00 Our Very Own: Dies ist der Tag - High Baroque Music, Southminster United Mon, Feb. 19, 10:00 Family Day Movie “Grease” (free with SUMMER CAMPS donation to Hospice Care Ottawa), Mayfair Theatre Wed, Feb. 21, 12:00 DOMS - Songs Of Love And Sensuality, Southminster United Wed, Feb. 28, 12:00 OSCA Spring Children’s Program Registration Starts, Online or at Firehall Find your copy of the Wed, Feb. 28, 12:00 DOMS - Rhythm Of The Balkans, Southminster United Summer Camp Guide Thurs, March 1, 12:00 OSCA Spring Adult Program Registration online or at The Firehall! Starts, Online or at Firehall Sun, March 4, 19:00 OSCA Women’s Day Celebration, The Firehall To see the latest listings, go to the online calendar at www.oldottawasouth.ca Next OSCAR Deadline is Friday, February 16th Page 2 The OSCAR l February 2018 BUSINESS BEAT Local Apparel/Barbershop and New Pizza/Grill Joint PHOTOS BY ERIK VAN DER TORRE By Erik van der Torre Arkadía - Dimiourgikós Kefálaio Greek, which seems a very apt name closed their doors a few years ago, Well, I was partly right. A few for this new, funky business. 1202 Bank Street seems to have had months ago I wrote about what might The front half of the store is re- a high level of turnover. I know that After some long waits, two busi- go into the second half of the for- served for apparel (mainly t-shirts, Dough Brothers was in there at some nesses opened their doors in the past mer Folklore Centre, and based on hoodies, sweaters, hats, etc.). The point and I remember Papaz Pizza, few weeks: clothing store/barbershop the window covering I speculated it twist is that 100% of all the products and it’s quite possible I am missing Arkadía in part of the former Folk- might be a barbershop. And Arkadía are by Ottawa designers. Brands another tenant. And now, after a bit lore Centre (1111 Bank Street), and is indeed a barbershop. Among other and labels currently featured include of a delayed reno, Roost and Grills Pizza/Grill take-out spot Roost and things. Bricks & Birds, Over the Top (Ott) opened their doors. Grills in the former Papaz Pizza spot Arkadía - Dimiourgikós Kefálaio Lifestyle, Concrete Collective, and And although they still sell pizza, (1202 Bank Street). means the Creative Capital in ancient Zargara. the focus seems to have shifted a bit. This focus on hyper local means The current menu features items like the store is a bit spartan, but it’s nice Classic Grilled Chicken, the Emirati to know that everything you purchase (an Arabian style grilled chicken), supports local people. and Whole Pompano (a grilled Another twist to the store comes fish). The descriptions of the grilled in the back of the huge, gold spray chicken looks really good (brined paint decorated store. This is where overnight, rubbed with a homemade the barbershop is. Given the look and spice mix, etc.) and I have a feeling feel of the rest of the store, one might we’ll be trying them out fairly soon. be tempted to think this might be a And while to my dismay I don’t see bit of a hipster barber, and although piripiri chicken on the menu (yet?), some of the Facebook and Instagram I’m especially intrigued by the pi- pictures suggest there is a fair bit of ripiri paneer. beard care going on, I intend to check it out soon and see how they do with a boring, middle-aged man’s hairdo. Business Beat is a monthly feature When I spoke with the owner, he that highlights new and existing busi- mentioned that they also have some nesses in Old Ottawa South. Reviews further plans with the space. One and opinions are those of the author thing they are looking into is to bring alone. If you know of any new busi- in a tattoo and piercing artist some nesses opening up or want to share days of the week. Another idea is your thoughts about existing busi- to start hosting events, very much nesses, please feel free to share them: like Black Squirrel Books has been [email protected]. doing for a while now. All in all I think Arkadía is a super interesting addition to the neighbourhood, and like similar places such as House of Erik van der Torre has lived in Old TARG and Black Squirrel Books, I Ottawa South for over 8 years. He hope they do well. is a member of the OSCA Board, the Traffic & Safety Committee, and Roost and Grills Hopewell Avenue PS’ parent council. Give with a Fuller Heart Ever since Buttercream Bakery Part of February’s proceeds will go to The Ottawa Heart Institute to honour Jeanne Fuller To ADVERTISE IN The OSCAR 722 BANK ST. 613.230.5333 GOLDART.CA contact: [email protected] The OSCAR l February 2018 Page 3 NEWS 200 Hopewell: Another Infill Nightmare The flood on Hopewell Ave. The infill development at 200 Hopewell. PHOTOS BY AMANDA STERCZYK AND JAMELL VANTERPOOL Seneca Avenues - caused a road awoke to a different reality the next case of a single family home being closure on those days for a sewer day. The hole had filled up with water demolished and replaced with a connect. That’s when private and Hopewell Avenue looked more building that was too big for the developers obtain permission from like Hopewell River. Many homes in property. According to the paperwork the city for a “road cut” so they can the block had their water turned off out front, it’s to be a duplex, with connect pipes from a home under for hours while the city repaired the each unit having 4 bedrooms. Now, construction to the city sewer system. water main break. I’m no architect or building code When this type of work is So, what began as a one-day road inspector, but it looks more like a happening, “The contractor is closure quickly turned into 3 days bunkhouse to me. Take a walk by responsible to notify all the residents of inconvenience and frustration for the site and if you agree, I urge you on the block affected by the road Hopewell residents. We fell victim to email/tweet both the mayor and closure via a letter in the mail box.” to a developer who has no regard for our city councillor. As residents, we That’s what we were told by a city existing residents. deserve better treatment than this. employee. I have spoken with many And for the better part of a week, of the residents on our block, and our lives were focused on the infill Amanda Sterczyk lives on Hopewell none of us received a “notification of at 200 Hopewell. It was another Avenue. road closure” letter. What’s more, the builders hit both a gas line and a water main during By Amanda Sterczyk their road cut work. It’s pretty scary to hear sirens and then watch the fire trucks stop in front of your home. Were you inconvenienced by a To address the water main break, neighbourhood road closure in early the construction workers put a pump January? Perhaps you were trying in the hole and left for the day on to get to Brewer Pool, Brewer Rink, January 10th. The pump stopped or Westboro Academy on January running. It took several calls to 311 10th, 11th or 12th, only to be stopped to get a city worker to come check along Hopewell Avenue. the broken water main. Although we The infill development at 200 went to bed that night with only a bit Hopewell - between Sloan and of water in the construction hole, we Windsor Rink Shack Hours The rink shack will be open (weather Permitting): Monday - Friday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm For information on ice conditions and more: www.facebook.com/windsorparkrink Windsor Rink Volunteers Needed! OSCA is currently looking for volunteers to assist in maintaining the outdoor rink at Windsor Park this year. Your duties would include helping to build the base, flooding the rink a couple of times over the season, and snowblowing the rink occasionally during heavy snowfall. If you’re interested or would like more information, contact Sarah Cybulski at OSCA at [email protected] Page 4 The OSCAR l February 2018 NEWS Holiday Food Drive at Hopewell Public School (Left to right) Julia Kozarski, Talia Bennet and Sophie Trott.