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Trees at Brewer Park. Photo by Tom Aföldi few short years, it has spread to every large, untreated, dead ash, so there is with help from community residents. part of the city, including Old Ottawa a real benefit to treating your trees. One key recommendation from the By Heather Hamilton, South. Without treatment to control Signs to look for to assess whether study’s draft report is that the com- Canadian Biodiversity the Emerald Ash Borer every ash your ash tree already has Emerald munity should request the city’s Institute tree in the city will die, resulting in Ash Borer include multiple beige forestry services to treat the park’s the loss of hundreds of thousands of areas on the bark where woodpeck- salvageable ash trees as a priority in Old Ottawa South is a lovely, trees. City foresters have estimated ers and squirrels have been at work 2013. green community with parks and that approximately 25 per cent of all feeding on the insect, die-back in the Now is the time to act to save as playgrounds, a university campus, the trees in the city are ash trees. But crown of the tree with dead branches, many of Old Ottawa South’s ash streets and backyards shaded by some streets and parks have a much and small, D-shaped holes in the bark trees as possible. For private citizens mature trees. These trees help make higher percentage of ash which was where the adult insect has emerged who would like to treat their ash trees its neighbourhoods attractive and planted extensively in the urban parts from inside the tree. But, don’t wait more information on TreeAzin and desirable places to live, and give the of the city in years past. As a result, for the signs. If you have an ash tree the companies qualified to inject it community a sense of well-being and these areas will lose all of their ash and don’t want to lose it, treat it now. can be found at www.bioforest.ca/ pleasure. Evergreens, oaks, maples, trees as the insect spreads. For a city The summer of 2013 will be a critical index.cfm and ashes are also hard working that prides itself on its “greenness”, window of opportunity to save ash To find out more on the Emerald residents of the community provid- largely derived from its many trees, trees in the city. Ash Borer and what the city is doing ing shade from the scorching sum- this is a disaster in progress. In Old Old Ottawa South, Wind- in response visit the city’s website at mer sun, creating air currents to cool But, it’s not too late! Luckily, there sor and Brewer city parks have many ottawa.ca or call the 311 information temperatures, intercepting rainwater is a life-saving treatment offered ash trees, some newly planted in the line. Residents also have the option before it can flood basem*nts, cleans- by many tree companies in Ottawa, last few years, and others mature to inject city-owned trees located on ing the air of pollutants that cause and increased competition this year and magnificent trees. Unfortunately, their property, at their own cost. human health problems, reducing is even pushing the cost down! A many of the parks’ ashes are already A public information session on noise pollution from busy roads, and product called TreeAzin, whose main dead or dying, especially in the Linda Emerald Ash Borer, organized by the providing wildlife habitat. Mature component is derived from Neem Thom Park section of Windsor, and Federation of Community Asso- trees also contribute substantially to tree seeds, a natural pesticide, is the city will be cutting them down ciations and Ottawa Forests, will be higher property values. injected into the tree, and is effective this summer. But there are a hand- held at the Ottawa Citizen building at But all is not well in the world of in killing the larvae of the Emerald ful of large, mature trees that are 1101 Baxter Road, on Monday, May Ottawa’s trees. Recently, a small, Ash Borer which burrow just under not heavily infested with the insect 13, from 7-10 p.m. Attendees will be iridescent green insect, called the the bark. Treatments must be given that could still be saved. These were able to hear from arborists, scientists, Emerald Ash Borer, stealthily arrived within a short time in the summer identified in a tree inventory project health professionals, and informed in Ottawa from southern Ontario. every two years to provide continu- undertaken this past fall as a col- citizens about the situation. This This tiny invasive bug, originally ing protection for the tree. A tree can laboration between the Old Ottawa is an opportunity to ask questions from China, is wreaking havoc on be treated for 8-10 years for the same South Community Association and and meet with companies providing Ottawa’s ash tree population. In a approximate cost of cutting down a the Canadian Biodiversity Institute TreeAzin injections.

Wed, May 1, 18:00 - 20:00 Traffic Management Study (Bank St. to Echo) Open House #1, Sunnyside Library COMMUNITY Sun, May 5 Hike for the Hospice CALENDAR Tues, May 7, 19:30 - 21:30 OSCA AGM , Firehall To add events or see Wed, May 8, 18:30 - 20:00 Colonel By Drive Zoning Review public meeting, Sunnyside Library the latest listings, go Sat, May 11 Ash tree “in-the-park” information sessions at Brewer (10:30) and Windsor (13:00) to the online calendar at Sat, May 11 Hopewell PS bike/plant sale and yard clean up www.oldottawasouth.ca Sat, May 11, 13:00 May Court Club Antique Auction at May Court Club Page 2 THE OSCAR l MAY 2013

Colonel By Drive Residents Fight Back By Michael Lynch neighbours. Colonel By Drive residents formed ing developments that not only reach Enough was enough. In the case of 9 a small team to work with a planning the full eleven meters in height but also Residents across Old Ottawa South Rosedale, the City of Ottawa had turned consultant, Nancy Meloche, hired extend to property lines and well into watch in dismay as out of scale develop- down possible heritage designation by by the City, to consider rezoning op- the back yards. Again, all to maximize ment devastates one streetscape after half a point out of 9 but did acknowledge tions, including a heritage overlay. The profit with no consideration of impact another. And why? Simply to allow some that homes along Colonel By Drive war- team met regularly with the planning on neighbours. We were told that the developers to extract maximum profit ranted consideration for possible heritage consultant, to first scope out the core City has developed appropriate zoning with little or no consideration of impact protection as a whole, all the more so concerns, consider existing zoning, and changes (the result from the first mature on immediate neighbours. Several years because they directly border the Rideau assess and recommend rezoning options. neighbourhood infill study) that will ago a property at the end of Grosvenor Canal, a designated UNESCO world Sally Coutts, a heritage planner with the respect the average front yard setbacks on Colonel By was demolished virtually heritage site. Indeed, as the visual land- City provided input on the subject of a of neighbours and increase back yard overnight. That house in question had scape to the Canal is considered to be heritage overlay. Care was taken to seek setbacks, applicable to corner lots as well been the residence of a silversmith, the part of the heritage value of the historic solutions that would not unduly restrict as homes fronting on a street. We were former Queen’s jeweler, someone who Canal, Canada had made a commitment residents from making additions to their also told a second infill study is under- had worked on both the Grey Cup and to the World Heritage Organization to homes. Development and change were way to deal with height and mass of new Stanley Cup, and a home once touted evaluate how to strengthen protection not the concerns. Out of scale, overde- developments. At the point of writing as one of the prettiest homes in Ottawa. of that visual landscape. Notably, the velopment was. this article, we are not sure whether such Clearly upset, residents began to question homes along Queen Elizabeth Drive provisions will be included in the rezon- what could be done. directly across the Canal already have “Upon review it was ing recommendations to Planning Com- Shortly thereafter, a nearby home at heritage overlay protection – requested mittee for Colonel By Drive, or remain 858 Colonel By was demolished. The by residents in response to earlier aggres- immediately apparent part of the rezoning being developed by result was a cube built to property lines, sive “intensification” on that side of the the City. extending well into the back yard, at Canal. Determined not to watch more that existing zoning Heritage protection was also consid- eleven meters in height with rooftop pa- homes destroyed , and armed with a peti- ered. A heritage overlay is not as onerous tio. Neighbours had to put up with over tion signed by a majority of Colonel By provisions were clearly as provisions in a heritage conservation two years of construction and the tearing Drive residents, with letters of support district. Rather, the heritage overlay up of NCC land for a staging area. This from our provincial and federal political inappropriate...” means that any addition to a home must was certainly not intensification. At over representatives, as well as OSCA and our be at the rear and cannot exceed the $1.5 million per condo unit, there are few City Councillor, some form of heritage height and width of the existing struc- families who could afford to take up the protection was sought for our side of Upon review it was immediately ap- ture, and in fact must be slightly nar- offer to move into our community. The the Canal (between Bank and Bron- parent that existing zoning provisions rower. Further, if a home is lost to fire neighbouring home, 860 Colonel By son). A meeting at the Firehall was held were clearly inappropriate for a residen- or demolished for whatever reason, its Drive, has been purchased by the same with representatives from the City who tial community. Most notably, heights replacement must assume a similar over- developer and is expected to be demol- advised that a heritage overlay might be were allowed to eleven meters. Many all form. So for instance, a home with a ished, despite its excellent condition. the best protection available (versus a residential communities have height peaked roof cannot be replaced with a And then there was 9 Rosedale at the heritage conservation district, a subject restrictions in the range of eight to nine concrete cube. corner of Colonel By Drive. This is a in its own right and one worth discussing meters. A two story home with peaked The study by Nancy Meloche has gorgeous home of the English cottage in a separate article). Residents endorsed roof is typically around 8.3 meters. It been completed. The City will meet with style that typifies many of the houses exploring the possibility of heritage was no wonder that properties in the area residents on May 8th at the Ottawa South along Colonel By Drive. Residents protection with the intent of mitigating were a magnet for excessive profiteering. Library to discuss the recommendation mobilized, and fight they did all the way the out-of-scale overdevelopment that That would have to change. It is also a to Planning Committee that rezoning to the Ontario Municipal Board. Yet continues to threaten our streetscape and lesson to us all: find out what zoning al- for Colonel By Drive between Bronson despite that effort, all requested variances quality of life. lows on your street. Look at what is hap- Place and Galt Street include a reduc- were granted. Approval for demolition Councillor Peter Hume, Chair of the pening at 167 Aylmer. An R3 residential tion in residential heights from eleven to is expected imminently. The replace- City’s Planning Committee. was ap- zoning is misleading. There are all sorts nine meters. Further, a heritage overlay is ment is to be a two-unit cube built to proached to provide advice on a palat- of sub zones with wide-ranging allow- being proposed to provide additional pro- borders, garages opening directly onto able solution. After taking a drive by the ances. tection of the streetscape. Assuming that the street, and at a scale that will easily homes in question to view the problem, Setbacks were another issue. Variances the majority of residents along Colonel dwarf its immediate neighbours. And of Councillor Hume expressed his concern were being granted that in some cases By Drive agree with the recommenda- course, this development involves the for the unintended negative impact that over-rode zoning of front and rear yard tion, it still must be approved by Plan- all-too-routine removal of mature trees. intensification was having on established setbacks. Some developments were being ning Committee and then City Council. It has yet to occur and one hopes that neighbourhoods across the City and rec- built to as close as possible to property And it still can be appealed at the Ontario the developer will do the right thing: ommended that a special team be formed lines with garages extending almost to Municipal Board. rise to the occasion, emerge as the good to deal with ‘hotspots’. Colonel By drive the edge of the sidewalk. As well, it was Regardless of outcome, my thanks guy, and renovate for a reasonable profit would be the pilot. Rezoning would be observed by the consultant that many go out to a team of Colonel By Drive without leaving an unwanted legacy for the intended outcome. lots are long and narrow, the result be- residents who have given their time to work with Nancy Meloche and her associates, Emily Sangster and PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Hieu Nguyen: Lydia Oak, Dorothy Councillor David Chernushenko Rogers, Michael Patenaude, Sally invites you to the Midwinter, Doug Gruner, Wally COLONEL BY ZONING REVIEW Dowswell, David and Doranne Recommendations Open House Hall; City Councillor David Cher- nushenko and his policy advisor Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Michael Qaqish and past assistant Sunnyside Library – 1049 Bank Street Pierre Sadik; City heritage plan- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ner, Sally Coutts; Councillor Peter Hume who initially proposed and Residents of Old Ottawa South have expressed secured resources for the pilot general concerns about the nature of in ll in Old study; our provincial and federal Ottawa South. In response to this concern, the politicians who lent their earlier Planning and Growth Management Department support for heritage protection: contracted Meloshe and Associates Ltd. in Yasir Naqvi, MPP and Paul Dew- mid-2012 to undertake a zoning review of the ar, MP; Heritage Ottawa; OSCA properties along Colonel By Drive. and OSWATCH and in particular The draft report for the Colonel By Zoning Kathy Krywicki; and finally the Review is available for viewing online at residents of Colonel By Drive www.ottawa.ca/devapps, which can be found by without whose support this study inputting the File Number (D02-02-13-0038) in would not have been undertaken. the “Search” criteria on this website. Endnote: Another home along Colonel By has recently been Send your comments and questions to: sold and could be the next one to Nancy Meloshe, MCIP RPP be demolished. Time is running Meloshe & Associates Ltd. out… (613) 726-8028 [emailprotected] THE OSCAR l MAY 2013 Page 3

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CHRISTY’S CORNER By Christy Savage ments and ensure that you were groups and locations. Furthermore, billed according to your registration we will be working toward expand- New family profile system/Credit choices, and that if any refund ing into a more youth/leadership Card charges was necessary, it was reflected in oriented program for the older group your statement. who will benefit from a separate By now most of you are aware Please contact me if this is not the space in addition to access to local of, and have used, the new family case and the issue will be resolved organizations and services, such as profile system. For several months immediately. I can be reached at the library. While the older program we worked diligently with our regis- [emailprotected]. is currently full, we encourage you tration provider ‘e-Register now’ to We sincerely apologize for any to call the Firehall and put your create a program whereby your se- confusion and inconvenience this child(ren) on the waiting list as space may have caused, and assure you we may become available. We also want curity and privacy are guaranteed by discuss 55+ programming. While this are working to ensure that safeguards you to know that, for the first time establishing personal and/or family group is independent of OSCA and are in place to prevent its recurrence. in a long time, we have a few spaces profiles that are password protected. will be expanding within the com- left in the younger group for kinder- The new ‘profile’ system also al- munity, they will be working closely After 4 changes this year garten to grade 3, please go to oldot- lows you to regularly update infor- with us to consult on what program- tawasouth.ca to register. mation for everyone in your profile, ming is needed within the community The Program Committee; After 4 to check and confirm your registra- for individuals who are 55+. They’ve coordinators Darcy and Alex; Dinos Summer Programs at the Firehall tion status, print receipts, and gener- already come up with a host of fabu- the City Program Coordinator and ally manage your programs at the lous ideas for us to consider for our myself, have been concertedly ex- Camps Firehall. Fall programming. If you would like amining options to expand our After A reminder, that there are still spac- With the creation of any new to join the group please contact me at Four services. We’ve been committed es available in our summer ‘Art’ and program, there are bound to be issues [emailprotected] and I will to accommodating a growing need in ‘Specialty’ Camps. Please browse the that need to be resolved. put you in touch with them. While some minor adjustments the community, while continuing to spring brochure at oldottawasouth. provide the same high calibre pro- ca for a look at the variety of options continue to be made with feedback Below is a brief outline/report from grams we are known for. As a result, such as: Dance, Pottery, Art and even from users, we did have an is- the group, graciously put together by we have made some changes: as of Guitar Camp. Don’t forget our new sue with the system freezing and Patty Deline, who heads this wonder- September 2013, we will be dividing ECO camp, which still has a few registrants, as a result, clicking on ful new initiative. ‘process’ multiple times. Regret- the After Four Program into two sep- spaces available during the second arate programs, children from Senior week. tably there were some individuals 55+ Kindergarten to Grade 3 will be at who were charged more than once A group of OOS seniors has held 2 the Firehall while a separate program Summer Program Brochure for their programs because of this. meetings to look at things they would will take place for children in Grades Our Summer Program Brochure We have gone through the entire like to see and do more of in our 4-6 at Southminster Church (Bank will be included in the June OSCAR. list of registrations and have issued community, including but not limited and Aylmer). This will include all summer camps, refunds for any incidents of this to, the Firehall. We are excited about the kind of as well as adult programs over the kind, and followed up with phone The first session looked at what is programming we will now be able summer. calls. We would ask, however, that already offered by OSCA, and also at to offer with the two different age you check your credit card state- programs from the past, eg. Nordic Community Art Show- May 12 at Walking and WIGOS, (the wildly Southminster popular Women’s Interest Group of Ottawa South). It was particularly On May 12, Firehall Art Instruc- felt that there could be more things tor Bess Fraser will be hosting an art Thanks to OSCAR’s happening during the day to draw show featuring other local creative more older adults into the Firehall talent including: Margery Leach, and to serve an unmet need in our Chris Solar and Heather Weinrich. many volunteer writers community as more residents retire. The show is from 1:00pm to 8:00pm The first few brainstorming ses- at Southminster Church, 15 Aylmer sions resulted in a multitude of ideas and distributors for Avenue. ranging from dance to food, health and well-being to personal assistance New Initiatives in the Community helping get the news (eg. Electronic device tips for use). At the second meeting, the list was OSCA is proud to be embarking on honed down to six main areas we are two new initiatives in programming to you! hoping to work toward offering in the at the Firehall: The OSCAR is a self-supporting newspaper, fall: • workshop series on physical paid for entirely by advertising, and reliant on French Programming activities geared to seniors with In May and June we will hold volunteer contributors and distributors. arthritis, hip/knee problems, approximately 3-4 meetings with etc. (eg. The Franklin method, members of the community to Thanks to the Dairy Queen for Feldenkreis, etc.) discuss ways to increase French • series of general interest talks, programming. This may be as simple contributing to our community through possibly with a brown bag lunch, as offering a French Conversational/ perhaps called IGOS its support of the many Social Group, or a French Book Club • movie club, perhaps with a pub who meet at the Firehall. It may also OSCAR volunteers. lunch or supper (at the Mayfair) extend into specific Summer Camps, • bird-watching group and a variety of programs throughout • day-time stitch and bitch (We are the year. open to suggestions for another If anyone would like to attend these name.) meetings, which will be held in the • week-end workshop on options evenings for approximately one hour for seniors’ housing in OOS each (date and time TBD) please contact me to have your name added The next meeting will be held in the to the email list for the group. osca@ Lounge at the Firehall Friday, May 3 oldottawasouth.ca at 1:30pm. Anyone interested in this new endeavour is welcome. You may 55+ Dairy Queen, 1272 Bank Street contact Christy for more information. I have also been meeting with 738-7146 a group of local OOS residents to THE OSCAR l MAY 2013 Page 5

OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Update and Adieu By Michael Jenkin Update on the Year community members; and finally, • We have been engaged in a Action on Bronson Avenue As you will know, our Annual Gen- number of initiatives to advance Hazards eral Meeting will be on May 7 at 7:30 the views of our community on at the Firehall. It is customary for important development issues Transportation Committee of Council OSCA executive members and com- from zoning to infill housing and approved a staff proposal designed mittee chairs to present reports to the traffic and pedestrian safety. to improve pedestrian and cyclist members present on what has gone For the year ahead we face a num- safety on Bronson Avenue recently. on over the year and for the President ber of important challenges: You may recall that the community, to present an overview. As a bit of a • We need to further improve our Carleton University and the Glebe preview of what I will outline at the management of programs and ne- Your Board has worked hard this participated in a study of the opera- AGM, here is a brief summary of my gotiate a partnership agreement year on your behalf, helping to make tional and safety issues on Bronson take on the key achievements this with the City that will outline our Old Ottawa South a better place to that the Transportation Committee year and the challenges ahead: respective accountabilities and live for all of us and I would like to launched after the death of a cyclist • OSCA is in good shape financial- roles in planning, developing and take this opportunity, on your behalf, riding on the street last year. The ly; revenues are rising faster than implementing programming at to thank them all. Next year prom- Councillor fought hard to make sure expenditures and we are on track the Firehall and beyond; ises to be even better, in no small part there were some lasting improve- this year to generating a healthy • We need to improve our ability due to the investment and hard work ments, especially to change the phys- surplus which will be re-invested to engage volunteers in OSCA’s that has taken place over the past ical configuration of the crossings/ in community programming activities and build a core base of year. intersections at the on and off ramps and infrastructure; in addition volunteers so that our important between Bronson and the Colonel By our programme registrations are community work does not fall on Adieu Drive near the Canal Bridge. There growing and remain healthy; the shoulders of a dedicated few; will be some minor improvements • We have made an important • We need to grow our member- This is my last column as your at other intersections such as Sunny- transition in terms of our staff ship base and improve the way President. After over 10 years in the side involving more prominent paint support, moving from a part-time we sign up and communicate job, and 14 years on the Board, it’s markings and better signage. How- to a full-time executive director, with OSCA members so that we time to pass the baton to another and ever, despite these improvements, the appointing a new OSCAR editor can demonstrate to City officials, ensure some fresh perspective and underlying problem with Bronson and making improvements in and the wider public, that when energy in the Association. While at is that it is overbuilt for the traffic our governance and operating we speak on behalf of the com- times it has been hard work, I have volumes it carries outside of rush procedures; munity, we do so from a mem- thoroughly enjoyed my time as Presi- hour (i.e. about 80% of the time) and • We have a dynamic and success- bership base that is large and dent and will continue to help out if I so encourages dangerous speeding. ful newspaper and website that diverse; and am re-elected to the Board. This problem has not been addressed. are reporting back to the commu- • We will need to press for zoning If there was one highlight of my time Curing it will require physical chang- nity on important events, acting changes in the community, to ad- as President, it was seeing Council es to the road design and the main as major forums for community dress the challenge of increased approve the renovation and expan- pedestrian intersections at Sunnyside members to communicate with intensification of both residen- sion of the Firehall after 10 years of and Brewer Way. Sadly, there is no one another and providing impor- tial and commercial properties. teamwork and fundraising on the part money for that either now, or in the tant information on, and access Capitalizing on the benefits of of the community. It was wonderful foreseeable future, so we are going to to, our programming; intensification while reducing the to see all that dedicated work, by so be forced to live with what is still an • We have hosted a wide range downsides needs to be our objec- many people, come to such a happy unsafe thoroughfare for a long time of community special events tive here, challenging develop- and worthwhile conclusion. All the to come. over the past year with excellent ers to provide the best in urban turnout and participation from design. best and so long.

Change and Renewal: More Traffic News By Winnie Pietrykows​ki wood meet), and Belmont are also and to ask for your feedback. Why is drivers. included. a survey helpful at this point in time? The Old Ottawa South Traffic Sur- During the month of May, Old Otta- For those of you who have voiced How do both the Riverdale Study and vey will be initiated May 20th. The wa South residents will have several your concern about piecemeal traf- the Survey help knit together a vision purpose of this survey is to solicit opportunities to consult with City fic studies in Old Ottawa South, the for traffic management in Old Ottawa advice and feedback from OOS resi- officials, our City Councillor, OSCA Riverdale Avenue Traffic Study is South? dents on options that could mitigate and OSWatch representatives as well significant. It will address some ma- In 2012, short and long-term the impact that the redevelopment as each other on traffic management jor traffic concerns east of Bank and recommendations were incorporated of Lansdowne will have on traffic issues in Old Ottawa South. together with the 2012 Study west of into an Area Traffic Study focused and parking in our neighbourhood. On Wednesday May 1st an Open Bank will provide a more compre- on Sunnyside Avenue between Bank It will focus primarily on traffic flow House will be held at the Sunnyside hensive understanding of Sunnyside and Bronson, bordered by Colonel and traffic calming measures, safe Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. from Bronson to Riverdale, and its By Drive and the Rideau River. This cycling, and parking policies for resi- The City of Ottawa has initiated intrinsic role as a collector route to summer, some of these recommen- dents, especially those living within 5 a Riverdale Avenue Area Traffic and from Bronson, Bank, and River- dations will be implemented. They blocks of Lansdowne. Management Study that will focus dale. include: improved and new signage, This Spring there exists a window on the Riverdale corridor between On Thursday May 9th a public ladder crosswalks, pavement mark- of opportunity to effect changes that Bank Street and Echo Drive, in- meeting will be held at the Firehall ings, intersection narrowing and might help Old Ottawa South move cluding Sunnyside Avenue between with representatives from OSWatch, some streetscaping. Incremental more easily into a process of change Bank Street and Riverdale. Adjacent OSCA and our City Councillor David improvements like these not only and renewal. We look forward to streets (Willard, Fairbairn, Bellwood) Chernushenko. Again, the topic is complement the changing character your advice and comments beginning and major intersections at Cameron traffic and part of the agenda for May of Old Ottawa South but can con- May 1st. (including where Willard and Bell- 9th is to provide information on our tribute significantly to the safety and proposed online OOS Traffic Survey security of pedestrians, cyclists and

Come To The OSCA Annual General Meeting The Windsor Pups Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Join us for our Annual Spring Clean-Up of 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Linda Thom, Windsor & Brighton Parks Main Hall, The Old Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue Saturday May 4, 9-12 (rain or shine) Page 6 THE OSCAR l MAY 2013

TheLETTERS OSCAR welcomes letters onTO subjects THE of interest to theEDITOR community or in response to previous articles. All letters must disclose the name of the writer, as well as the address and phone number. Letters may be edited for length, clarity, and libelous statements. The opinions of the writers are not necessarily those of the newspaper or its editor. Email your letters to oscar@ oldottawasouth.ca The need for urban tree renewal city, Ottawa stands to lose up to 20% creasing the “green infrastructure” on of its trees. Consider your street and your property now is a very good time. Dear Editor. local park and imagine 1/5 of the trees Katie Breen and canopy cover gone. The repercus- The Old Ottawa South Tree Inventory sions of this are enormous and are and Mapping Project recently released being heeded by OSCA and the city’s a fascinating and comprehensive forestry department. However for 167 Aylmer Protest survey of the location, diversity and residents who care about our urban health of trees in Brewer, Windsor, tree canopy and the myriad of benefits and Linda Thom Parks in Old Ottawa it provides, there is much we can do to South. As a parent of young children expand on the city’s efforts to reduce one of the things that struck me most the impact of the emerald ash borer about these maps was how much of the and other threats to trees in our com- shade, beauty and fun of my children›s munity. play spaces is currently provided by OSCA will be initiating activities ash trees. The swings at Brewer Park this spring and summer to mitigate are surrounded by ash. The “swamp the loss of trees in our neighbourhood forest” at the north-east corner of parks so if you are interested in getting Windsor Park is primarily ash. The involved consider attending an event walkways connecting Linda Thom or lending a hand wherever you can. to Windsor Park are lined with ash. As spring planting season approaches I The tarmac yard at Hopewell Public would also urge members of the OOS School, providing the only shade and community to consider the health of glimmer of greenery in the central their own properties and streetscapes. yard, is all ash. Identify the ash or other diseased trees Unfortunately these same ash trees on your street and consider ways to are at imminent risk of destruction by “fill in the blanks” before the blanks Local residents gathered on April 6 in front of 167 Aylmer to express their the emerald ash borer. As the emerald appear, courtesy of the emerald ash concerns about the development including the possible loss a large tree in ash borer nibbles its way across the borer. If you’ve ever considered in- the back yard. Photo by Len Burnstein.

The Right to the City, Territorialization, and Defensive Localism: Making the Case For Students By Donald Leffers to an apartment building, something people. Automatically associating cer- fication policies that enable redevel- not uncommon in older neighbour- tain behaviours with certain groups of opment of sites that are supposedly I recently had the pleasure of read- hoods. Locals argue too many apart- people is discrimination. Controlling ‘underdeveloped’. Now although there ing a new book by socio-legal scholar ments are being proposed and this groups by excluding them from certain may be some problems with convert- Mariana Valverde called Everyday may indeed be a valid concern. The spaces is territorialization. Both are ing homes into apartment buildings, Law on the Street. Valverde explores details certainly are important. But disturbing. especially such a large number of the operation of municipal law in this is clearly not a rooming-house. I am not living next to 167 Aylmer, units done no doubt for the maximi- practice, finding that these practices Not that rooming-houses are inherent- so perhaps it is easy for me to criti- zation of profits, one could make the often result in the further marginal- ly bad, but this is not one and should cize. I am, however, currently living 2 case that this is one way to intensify ization of the already marginalized. not be labeled as one simply to fuel doors away from a similarly converted that actually provides a mix of hous- Inspired by Valverde, I have come to opposition. In a rooming-house, rooms house in a neighbourhood much like ing, including affordable rental units. view many land use disputes through are rented out individually and do not Old Ottawa South. This house now Is conversion of 167 Aylmer into two lenses she uses: the ‘right to the have the same facilities as apartments provides affordable housing for many apartments a good thing? I certainly city’ and territorialization. The ‘right (rooms may have kitchens or bath- people who rely on a lower cost op- cannot answer that. It should not be to the city’ literature suggests some rooms but not both). Rooming-houses tion. Only one tenant has a car so ignored that developers and build- people have too many rights, while require specific zoning and a license. parking isn’t a problem. They don’t ers will push zoning to the limit, others have them routinely denied. Calling 167 Aylmer a rooming-house seem to party more than others in the often disregarding the concerns of Territorialization refers to the control incites uncritical opposition based neighbourhood and if they come and neighbours in the process. This is a of people through the regulation of on assumptions of a certain class of go at all hours, I wouldn’t know. I am redevelopment that can probably be space (e.g., zoning, bylaws, citizen people, especially the urban poor. Poor asleep. And besides, it’s none of my improved. There may be broader im- complaints of messy front yards and people are often (usually unfairly) business. plications in terms of traffic, parking, noisy neighbours, etc.). Informed with associated with crime and ‘blight’, I did a case study a couple of years safety, greenspace, etc. On the other these concepts, I was rather dismayed a fraught term from 1960s planning. ago on residential intensification in hand, as Valverde shows, concerns by an article on the OSCA and Ottawa This sort of stigmatization works by Ottawa. One conclusion was that around things like parking are often Citizen websites outlining opposition associating a class of people with a while intensification relies on promis- used to mask underlying prejudices. Is over a so-called rooming-house. The certain type of pathology. As in the es of increased sustainability and qual- this the case with 167 Aylmer? Again, term ‘rooming-house’ was of course 1970s, the ‘pathology’ once again is ity of life, in practice it is often used I can’t say but the optics aren’t good. used intentionally in order to rekindle Carleton students. by property developers and boosters The optics suggest a negative, vis- memories of the 1970s, when zoning According to the Citizen article, for plain old economic growth. Rarely ceral response to a certain segment of changes allowing more rooming-hous- neighbours are concerned these apart- does intensification mean smaller society. Perhaps this dispute should be es (many for Carleton students) were ments will house noisy students who ecological footprint or dwelling size. taken as an opportunity for some self- opposed by Ottawa South residents party and have visitors coming in It usually means loss of greenspace, reflexivity – some critical self aware- and the community association. and out at all hours. I realize some of larger dwellings, and overall gentrifi- ness of who loses when our rights to Perhaps it is unfair of me to criticize this is people reacting from negative cation of neighbourhoods, despite the the city are deemed more valid than the current dispute over 167 Aylmer. experiences. Some students do strange planning rhetoric of a mix of housing the rights of others. I am not currently living nearby and things like snowboard off garage roofs opportunities for a wide range of so- am being informed by reductive media or smoke weed or play that rock and cioeconomic classes. One result is that Donald Leffers is a PhD student in stories. According to these stories a roll music, as do many non-students. most people (including many students) Geography at York University in To- single detached house is being con- And yes, it is possible that this apart- can no longer afford to live in places ronto. He is a past resident of Old Ot- verted into four 4-bedroom apart- ment will end up as the locals predict. like Old Ottawa South. This neigh- tawa South. His current work focuses ments. If done according to code, it is But none of this justifies generalized bourhood has become unaffordable in on the politics of urban development technically the conversion of a house conclusions about an entire group of the last decade, partly due to intensi- and urban nature conservation. THE OSCAR l MAY 2013 Page 7

DEVELOPMENT Infill Housing Development: A Threat to our Community? By Gordon Stokoe space of the street to the private tributing to the community’s erosion. of the house to the property line). space of the house. In most houses Until recently, City zoning bylaws There is now a maximum driveway There are concerns about the scale, in our community this transition is required that parking be behind the width of 3.0m or 10’ and a require- character and suitability of new infill further developed with some form of front face of the house, presumably ment for some soft landscaping. development in Old Ottawa South. covered porch or stoop. Without even to hide those ghastly cars! The conse- This will help. However, there are With reason. The City’s zoning on taking into account the architecture quence in built form is that new infill now enough of the ‘out of character’ bylaws and the urban design guide- of the buildings, the set of conven- developments have enclosed at-grade infill types throughout the commu- lines seem inadequate to address the tions provides a good framework garages at the base of the structure. nity that they have achieved some concerns. In fact, in some instances for a cohesive and well-functioning These developments depart from the level of acceptance and there is noth- they are part of the problem. residential community. There are, of conventions outlined above in a num- ing in the new bylaw requirements to The discipline of urban design course, exceptions to the rules and, ber of ways. The main floor is at the prevent the building of more. goes beyond planning to study the depending on how they differ and the second level, remote from the typi- A policy of residential intensi- three-dimensional, experiential and context, they disrupt the pattern to a cal connection to the public street. fication in the central part of the operational impact of urban develop- greater or lesser degree. Garage doors and asphalt replace city remains a good objective from ment models. In urban design terms, There is a wide variety of house gardens and porches. The front faces economic, servicing and environ- buildings can roughly be divided into styles in the area. However, they of the houses are typically fairly flat mental perspectives. Housing can ‘object’ buildings and ‘fabric’ build- typically share elements that tradi- and missing elements that enliven and should be developed in various ings. ‘Object’ buildings are intended tionally signify residential buildings. the street, like porches, dormers and forms to meet that objective, from to stand out and be ‘one-offs.’ They The majority of houses have sloped bays. A full third floor is necessary apartments to single homes, suited to have sites and status that allow and roofs. The architectural language of to compensate for the loss of most the occupants’ situation and lifestyle encourage more dramatic architectur- the front of the house is more devel- of the main level and part of the eg apartments and condos for the al design - the Parliament buildings, oped and formal, the language of the basem*nt to the garage, making the young and old, middle-density grade- the National Gallery, or at a local rear of the house, more informal. The height of the buildings deviate from related housing for families. Each of level, churches etc. There are and windows are vertically proportioned, the typical 2 and 2 ½ storey houses. these forms needs to be considered should be few of such buildings for ‘punched’ openings (openings in a This is allowable under the typical in urban design terms. As there are them to have meaning in a commu- wall as opposed to a wall of glass) zoning height restriction of 11.0m or conventions related to middle-density nity. ‘Fabric’ buildings on the other that diminish in size from the ground 36.0’. To meet the height restrictions, family housing like Old Ottawa hand, though they can be distinctive, floor to the upper floors, reflecting the roofs are either flat or a low slope South, there are conventions and con- follow loose rules or conventions, the public to private hierarchy within and out of character with the commu- siderations that relate to development that allow them to combine to form the house. Windows, doors and other nity. The houses are typically built to of higher density buildings that can cohesive and well-functioning com- elements like porch posts and dor- the minimum side yard setbacks and make them contribute to successful munities. Like Ottawa Old South. mers also allow us to read the scale the minimum rear yard setback (25% urban communities. The community The predominant rules or conven- of the buildings. We can relate their the length of the lot). The allowable form of Old Ottawa South can absorb tions for homes in Ottawa South? Not size and function to the human body. building ‘envelope’ described in the denser development (for example, much different from perimeter block They are like body ‘surrogates’ that zoning by-law is fully exploited, more semi-detached and small row developments all over the western populate the street. producing a building that has a bulk houses (still profitable to a developer) world, with some local variations. The above development pattern close to twice the community aver- of the same 2 ½ storey scale with Houses sit adjacent to the streets on (morphology) and building type age. Any front porch projections the same community characteristics, the perimeter of a block. The lots are (typology) reinforce each other to are limited by the garage access and, three-storey apartments or condos typically long rectangles with fairly produce a recognizably cohesive if they exist, project minimally for on Bank Street) without losing its narrow frontages producing a rich and successful community structure. a stoop. To add insult to injury, the distinctive character and suitability as and changing street facade. The front This is the context for new infill owners of the homes understandably family housing. However, it may not setbacks are small and consistent so development. While this cohesion is park their cars in front of the garages! survive the increasing insertion of there is a recognizable street ‘wall’ identifiable and, at this point, strong three-storey, in-built garage units so capped by the eave projection on in Old Ottawa South, it is dependent at odds with the predominant build- either side of the street, which ‘con- on the adherence to the conventions “Section 139, ing type. tains’ the street space with help from described. Departure from the con- Old Ottawa South was one of the mature street trees. The front facades ventions can quickly undermine the recognizes that the last of the ‘trolley car ‘suburbs’’ be- are a height proportional to the width neighbourhood character and struc- fore the family car became the norm. of the street, enough to accommodate ture that works so well. parking requirements As people were walking, there was a two lanes of traffic and sidewalks Responses to context vary. Some need to keep the development com- and still produce a ‘people-scale’ planners and designers think new have contributed to pact. Had this development pattern public space with good penetration development should be sensitive to continued across the river instead of natural light. There are breaks the character and conventions of an the ‘out of character’ of the immensely wasteful suburbs between the houses but usually not existing community. Others, like the infill development...” of the 1940’s on, we would all be more than is necessary to allow the early Modernists and their follow- the better for it. It is ironic that this passage of a car. The fronts of the ers today think the existing housing community of middle-density, family, houses define the public street spaces stock is outmoded and irrelevant grade-related housing, that could and of the community. The backs of and should not stand in the way of should serve as a model for new fam- the houses define the interior of the ‘progress.’ Even assuming the former A recently passed bylaw (2012- ily housing communities, is threat- block, the private spaces of the com- attitude prevails, there needs to be 147 “Low-rise Residential Infill in ened by a erosive trend facilitated by munity. The main floor of the houses better understanding of the conven- Mature Neighbourhoods - Section planners, designers and builders . is typically three to six feet above the tions that underpin communities like 139”) recognizes that the parking grade or sidewalk. This is in part to Old Ottawa South before develop- requirements have contributed to the Gordon Stokoe has a residential accommodate foundations but it also ment controls are formulated. At the ‘out of character’ infill development architecture practice in Old Ottawa allows a transition from the public moment, the controls seem either to described above. Parking spaces are South. be ineffective, or worse, to be con- now allowed in ‘front yards’ (the face PHOTO BY GORDON STOKOE Page 8 THE OSCAR l MAY 2013

DEVELOPMENT Infill: Part I, What’s Wrong With It? By Patty Deline law allowances, such as less set-back processes involved.) few cases where developers tried to from lot lines. Community members Accusations have been levelled at address concerns of neighbours of Increasingly, infill development is a can appear at the City’s Committee OOS and similar older neighbour- proposed developments, by discuss- big issue in Old Ottawa South, as in of Adjustment to speak against the hoods which have fought such infill ing their plans, making changes most older urban neighbourhoods. variance(s) requested, but for the developments, that we are anti- such as removing one floor and a Local residents want to realize the most part, the variances are allowed. development, anti-infill. “No,” says proposed roof deck, and agreeing to current value of their houses and sell If what is being proposed is within Graham Deline, “OSWatch and the build fencing or plant hedges to suit to the highest bidder, or they sell off the zoning by-law, neighbours are Community Association recognize a neighbour’s privacy concerns, in a side yard for a new house to be not even entitled to notification of that neighbourhoods change over one case. OSWatch has been asked to built. Then the neighbours, the street, the intent of the builder. The plight time. OSCA supports the idea of ur- convene meetings to discuss neigh- the community has virtually lost of Aylmer residents documented in ban intensification. We welcome and bours’ concerns. “We are trying to control of what gets built there. (See the April 2013 issue of OSCAR is a encourage appropriate development, say that developers who are success- Zoning on page 9) prime example. The article, “Neigh- such as the Campanale Building on ful listen to the neighbours and make Every issue of OSCAR has some bourhood loses again” in the Nov. Bank at Grove”. It has retail on the attempts to design houses that fit into tale of woe about infill development 2012 issue of OSCAR, talks about ground and three stories of residential the surroundings, that don’t try to that neighbours are opposed to. this issue in general, and also about units above. The development where build massive buildings that are sepa- “Since our work fighting against 72 Seneca Avenue. In this case, what St. Margaret Mary’s School was, rated from the street,” says Deline. Lansdowne Park is largely over, the neighbours were objecting to was the between Belmont and Willard, is The ones who run into trouble do not biggest issue we deal with is infill,” ‘warehouse style’ of buildings being very well liked by the community. “It make such attempts. “OSCA’s goal says Graham Deline, co-chair of proposed, with massive garages and fits well into the neighbourhood, with is to ensure that residents have a say OSWatch, the committee of the Ot- much narrower set-backs than the the size and scale of the surrounding in what happens in their neighbour- tawa South Community Association current by-laws require. area, with front porches and yards,” hood,” Deline concludes. “But this (OSCA) that deals with the built en- This was also the case with two according to Deline.“People are op- has been frustrating given the cur- vironment (and spouse of this writer). hotly contested developments on posed to a minority of infills that are rent by-law situation, and the City’s But developers are under no legal Brighton. In all three cases, the out of character with the surround- tendency to grant most variances obligation to deal with any of the objections were overruled and the ings, with massive warehouse style developers request, regardless of neighbours’ concerns. In some cases, developers allowed to proceed with designs that separate the occupants neighbourhood opposition. We are the developer asks the City for vari- their plans. (See ‘The Ins and Outs of from their neighbourhood.” working to get the by-laws changed. ances from the existing zoning by- Zoning’ for an explanation of zoning, But there is hope, according to and incorporated into the new City the Committee of Adjustment, and Deline. Recently OSWatch has had a Plan.”

Infill: Part II, What Is Right About It? Jason Flynn, OOS resident and six months of completion,” says and accessible entrances. Darwin. Another concern for him was architect whose firm is on the corner Flynn, proudly. “I learned a lot from (Elm Street). the proposed sloped roof. Darwin of Bank and Glen, won a prestigious Jason Flynn, though born in With most infill, parking of cars is thought that it would look too subur- National Urban Design Award last Toronto, grew up in Ottawa, much driving everything. Developers are ban, and that it would block too much fall in the “Urban Architecture” of it in OOS. He attended Carleton saying you can’t sell a new unit with- light from his garden. He suggested a category for a creative infill project University School of Architecture, out a car space. But it’s part of my flat roof, as there were already many he designed for a property on Elm graduating in 2000. Subsequently, responsibility to help the developer in the neighbourhood. The houses Street, just west of Preston. These he spent a year in Finland, Sweden to understand why not to continue have flat roofs. “What they did was Certificates of Merit are presented and Denmark as a volunteer assistant this trend,” says Flynn passionately. very nice, a lovely design,” con- annually by the Royal Architecture professor for Carleton’s Architecture “We are at a fork in the road. Projects cludes Darwin, “discreet, small scale Institute of Canada, the Canadian In- Directed Studies Abroad program. have serious impacts on neighbour- and with top quality materials.” So a stitute of Planners and the Canadian Flynn states that he was “heavily in- hoods. I have a huge responsibility to winner in the neighbourhood as well Society of Landscape Architects. To fluenced by European product design guide the project. That’s the differ- as the architecture world. be eligible for a national award, one and architecture, striving to achieve ence between hiring a designer and “We are doing a development in must have won a municipal award the best possible design and building an architect,” explains Flynn. Westboro now that has no garages,” previously. Jason Flynn was awarded performance within strict healthy and Flynn says, beaming with pride. the Ottawa Urban Design award in safe products and equipment selec- Praise for Flynn/Sage and Advice “There will be six units, with places 2011 for this innovative project. tion.” He completed his architectural for OOS to park only compact cars.” He is The small development, consisting internship in 2006 and opened Jason According to Elm Street back- working again with Sage Urban De- of two narrow semi-detached houses, C. Flynn Architect Inc. in 2007. He yard neighbour, activist/blogger Eric velopments and Eastern Ontario Con- joined front-to- back, comprise four lives with his spouse, Monica and Darwin (West Side Action), Flynn struction on this project off Churchill two-and three-bedroom homes, their three children, in OOS. His and Sage Developments were model Avenue. The Elm Street developer between 1600 and 1900 square feet mother is also an OOS resident. Until developers. As soon as he saw the asked if Flynn would like to work on each. It was built by Sage Urban the Elm Street project, he had worked “Sold’ sign, Darwin got the name of another project, to “push the enve- Developments. “As with any infill in mainly on additions and renovations. the purchaser from the realtor. He lope further”. They brainstormed and mature neighbourhoods, the biggest In designing the Elm Street houses, contacted him (Salem McDonald) came up with a good solution for the challenge was parking,” explains “my biggest concern was to minimize right away. “It’s very important to parking and Flynn worked up the Flynn. “You have four units, four the impact of the car. And this design talk to the developer early in the design. cars, The easiest thing would be to challenge opened up doors for a new game. Once money has been spent According to Flynn, two existing put them in the back yard. But that set of ideas,” Flynn explained. “We on plans and such, it’s too late,” houses were being demolished, and would have been too much hardscap- didn’t want a wall of garage doors. says Darwin. The two met over a there had been some community con- ing, and not enough landscaping. We wanted the street alive, to con- glass of wine in Darwin’s back yard, cern. Feeling they had resolved the The back units were designed for nect the people in the house with the “where he could see what I was talk- problems, Sage went to the Commit- families, so we wanted to give them street, for it to be lively. We wanted ing about” and went over Darwin’s tee of Adjustments for a few “minor back yards,” Flynn continues, “so we to make sure that everybody had out- ‘wish list’. “No backyard parking,” variances”. But the neighbours were buried the cars inside the buildings”. door space.” Flynn worked closely built into the design, says Darwin. not happy with the proposal. So Sage There is parking for four small cars with builder Salem McDonald of “No junky balconies”-McDonald backed off. between the buildings. “The size of Sage Urban Design, brainstorming, had planned to have glass balconies “We redesigned the project from the parking space dictates the size of trying new ideas and they clearly but came up with the idea of frosted scratch,” Flynn says emphatically. the car. Some developers might see worked. One of the features of the glass. “It works well, I can’t see them They wanted to accommodate the this would be an impediment, but it Elm Street project praised by the and they can’t see me, just silhou- wasn’t at all. The first three units sold awards committee is its connection ettes. It’s little things like that that Continued on page 9 immediately, and the fourth within with the scale of the neighbourhood can make a big difference,” explains THE OSCAR l MAY 2013 Page 9

DEVELOPMENT and economical to build far better Continued from page 8 buildings. Part of Flynn’s commit- ment to both greener buildings and neighbours’ concerns. So they met urban intensification is convincing “and presented it (their third com- people that they can live comfortably plete set of drawings) to them. It was in smaller houses, getting away from much better received...The variances 3,000-4,000 square feet, back to 1,500 were granted. It wasn’t the variances to 2,500 square feet. “It’s all in the they didn’t like. It was the parking,” design,” he says confidently. (which was to have been below grade, As all fans of the late, legendary with a roof deck). So they removed urban planner, Jane Jacobs know, the structure and now there is parking how you design buildings has a huge for four small cars behind the middle impact on the safety, and even the units and in the side yards of the two health, of neighbourhoods. People outer units. Flynn and Salem Mc- out on their porches, getting to know their neighbours, keeping an eye on Donald believe that these six smaller Jason Flynn’s Award winning infill houses on Elm Street off Preston. dwellings, oriented to the community, one another, is what creates safety. will be as well accepted on Avondale Photo by Jason Flynn Architect Inc The ‘warehouse style’ infill houses we Street as the four prize winning semi- see far too many of, blocked off from detached ones are on Elm Street. His eyes light up when he talks Interestingly, there are only two sto- their streets and community by walls “One of our primary ideas here is about another important aspect of the reys. “If you get rid of the garage, you of garage doors, create the opposite: to bring people out of their homes, to project. “It is really exciting. A huge, can have a two storey house,” says alienation and separation. Let’s hope focus on the community they live in. big focus is the environmental impact Flynn proudly. As well, they make that OOS will soon see some infill So we have hired a landscape architect of the development. We will be captur- every attempt to use locally sourced projects by architects like our own to work closely with us from the be- ing rain water in a ‘bioswale’, which materials. Jason Flynn and developers like Sage ginning. There will be front porches, filters the water and sends it back Flynn laughs when talking about the Urban Development. We have far too ground level decks and native plants,” into the watershed cleaner [than if it new energy-efficient building code. much of the other kind already. explains Flynn. washed directly into a storm sewer].” His experience is that it is both easy

Zoning: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You By Patty Deline If a property owner wants to of the Committee of Adjust- to form a group to undertake OOS residents. There are also make changes that are permis- ments may be appealed to the necessary research, and to regular minutes and agendas As Aylmer Avenue residents sible, as s/he reads it under the Ontario Municipal Board approach OSWatch for assis- posted on the web site Be- have recently learned, joining the existing Zoning By-laws, (OMB). These appeals can be tance. Meeting are held at the tween the Bridges. This is an many others in OOS, what all they need is a building very costly. The City can and Firehall the first Tuesday of ongoing issue. can and can’t be done to a permit, which must be posted has supported neighbourhoods the month, and are open to all building or piece of property in the window or on the front at these hearings and still all depends on the zoning, or of the house. the developer has won. not, as the case may be. For This may be the only clue OSCA and OSWatch, Join our car sharing community! more details about this ex- neighbours have of the own- together with the Fed- ample see the OSCAR, April er’s intention. Residents may eration of Community Venez faire de l’autopartage 2013. try to argue that what is being Associations of Ottawa, are Zoning designations tend to proposed is not allowable lobbying for changes to the avec nous ! be similar in an area but there under the current zoning, but Infill Guidelines, Zoning can be some very important will probably have difficulty. and the Official Plan. If differences from one block to If what the owner is pro- successful, this could take another, one side of the street posing exceeds the existing up to two years or longer to the other. To continue with zoning (as is common with to see any changes. This the Aylmer example, most of infill), they can apply to the could result in more clarity it is zoned R3Q(1475), which Committee of Adjustment for and transparency in zoning among other things, prohibits a variance. A “Minor Vari- matters and give communi- rooming house conversions. ance” is defined as being a ties more clout. Inexplicably, one block be- use which “does not comply They urge OOS residents tween Fulton and Carlyle is exactly with the requirements to inform themselves about R3Q(478) which allows 25% of the zoning by-law”. But the zoning on their street, to of a property to be converted City of Ottawa Official Plan talk to their neighbours if to a rooming house! Are is subjected to interpretation, they hear of an impending those residents aware of this and does not closely mesh sale and/development near- www.vrtucar.com difference? Might it be in with the city’s Zoning By- by. They would be advised their interest to pursue this? laws. Though mostly termed And what is the zoning of “minor variance”, such as your house, your neighbour’s extra height or building closer Warm days ahead. Really. houses? to the lot line, such changes Finding all this out is a can have a big impact on the We have racks of beautiful not easy. Start by going to surrounding community. spring dresses and separates, the City of Ottawa web site The Committee of Adjust- so you can play in the sunshine. ottawa.ca. Search for Zoning ment is an autonomous body And the sunshine IS coming. By-laws. There you will find appointed by City Council, Be ready! m

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TASTY TIDBITS FROM TRILLIUM BAKERY Our Approach to Making Healthier Food Choices By Jocelyn Leroy “Special needs” has a whole other problem for more and more people. ages, people have fasted not only for meaning at Trillium, and it’s a chal- We need to take a good look at religious reasons but also for health. “Oats, peas, beans and barley grow - lenge I’ve never been able to resist. food-combining. This is hugely im- Have you ever tried fasting for a Do you or I or anyone know Yes, some days (and customers) portant. Less complicated is usually day? It should be a relaxing, stress- How oats, peas, beans and barley can be downright frustrating, with less troublesome. free day, to give your system a break, grow?” demands guaranteed to try one’s When my kids were young, I met a healing rest. But some people patience. We push a lot of envelopes: an exceptional doctor who believed shouldn’t fast, so please check with Remember that? Well, we do! push a lot of ancient gluten-free and in (and advised) combining no more your health practitioner on how to They are grown organically in On- trendy grains into uncharted waters, than two foods at any given meal. fast correctly, and when. tario, and we buy them and put them or bread pans. Some people expect This approach was intended to pro- I have a hunch that we’ll be hear- in some of our alternative breads, miracles in the form of fluffy imita- mote optimal digestion and assimi- ing more about fasting in the near power bars, muffins, scones and tions of commercial bread. That’s lation. He knew about the intricate future. Just in the past month I have crackers. Even cakes! easy if you stay with the starches – process of digestion and what types heard two CBC interviews and seen People want all kinds of things left potato, rice, cornstarch and tapioca – of food are compatible in the gut. one TV program about the practice of out, such as milk, eggs, sugar – long for unsubstantial lookalikes. I was impressed. I followed his fasting sensibly. lists of ingredients to which they are It’s exciting to invent, but it’s dif- teachings as closely as I could, until So, back to the oats, peas, beans intolerant or allergic. Honestly, these ficult to produce consistency. And my children got out of the house and and barley. These are hearty, healthy lists are growing. And we’ve been expensive. into worlds they’d not yet experi- sources of protein, fiber, minerals, “on it” for more than 30 years. We’ve noticed new businesses pop- enced: junk food, packaged dinners and they’re fairly cheap, except for Some folks hate raisins, have bad ping up, trying their hand at provid- and their favourite “crap dinner.” the gluten-free “pure oats.” And memories of oatmeal porridge, break ing gluten-free products. This is nice They almost never had “tummy they’re so easy to incorporate into out in hives from lobster, and fall for celiac people who have been troubles,” except when one of them your meals. Black-bean soup or asleep from eating wheat. Trillium deprived for years due to the former drank orange crush just before a barley-vegetable soup are filling, caters to all of this. poor labeling laws and hidden gluten roller-coaster ride at the Ex. Oops! nourishing meals, accompanied by My husband tells me that if you in consumer products and almost My kids ate fish and broccoli for a raw salad and a slice of oatmeal take the average crowd of hundreds everything in packages. dinner, and they were allowed to eat bread or sunflower-seed bread. traipsing through a large supermarket It’s always good to eat a varied as much as they wanted. Another And for a dessert (or breakfast), try at any given moment of the day or diet of fresh-as-possible, local-when- plate was chicken and spinach, and cooked barley with berries stirred in night, you’d never know about all available, organic foods. But think on and on. It was the same approach and coconut milk poured on. Sat-is- these food problems we hear about in about how we actually eat our food. for other meals: not too many foods fy-ing! our bakery. He’s seen, and worked in, Allergies are rampant, our insides at once. many large in-store bakeries. are grumbling, and extra weight is a And always, down through the Trillium Recipe

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AMICALEMENT VÔTRE Par Jean-Claude Dubé Dans une soirée mondaine à Neglected Garden » portaient eux histoire de drogue. laquelle elle a été invitée, elle y aussi sur l’abus physique et psy- Le mari de Nicole, qui en abusait Le dernier chapitre du roman « Une rencontre deux jeunes femmes, Ni- chologique ainsi que la santé mentale sexuellement, meurt dans un accident prière pour Hélène », conclut une cole et Luce, qui elles aussi ont des des femmes. Néanmoins, le roman d’automobile. Nicole, mère d’une belle histoire d’amour et une histoire problèmes maritaux. En fait, le mari « Une prière pour Hélène » qui décrit fillette, Mimi, et maintenant l’amie de conflits dont est affligée presque détesté de Nicole est décédé dans une relation de couple très difficile, d’Hélène, se fait inviter chez Carl. tout le monde. C’est dans la mort un accident d’automobile tandis que peut néanmoins célébrer l’amitié Celui-ci veut la violer et elle s’enfuit. d’une personne bien-aimée que la le mari de Luce l’a laissée avec ses entre femmes et, malgré une histoire Ensuite, elle rencontrera Bernard, un plupart des gens pour la plupart deux filles pour vivre avec une autre parfois difficile, peut faire rayonner homme divorcé et père d’une fille. se retrouvent et se consolent et re- femme plus jeune et aussi enceinte le courage et l’amour qui peut parfois Après plusieurs péripéties, Nicole et font leurs énergies pour un autre de lui. finir par triompher. Bernard se trouvent amoureux l’une événement à partager, que ce soit Ceci ne devrait pas faire une belle Ce roman concerne principalement et l’autre. dans la peine ou dans la joie. histoire. C’est grâce au grand talent trois femmes : Hélène, Nicole et Luce a une histoire semblable à Hélène, la bien-aimée maintenant de l’auteure, Alberte Villeneuve- Luce et leurs enfants dont Colin pour celle de Nicole mais elle est plus décédée, a eu des moments tragiques Sinclair, que ce roman retient notre Hélène et Mimi pour Nicole. réservée. Elle a aussi une mère qui dans sa vie. Mère d’un enfant, elle attention et garde notre intérêt dans Hélène, qui n’est pas mariée, avait abuse de sa bonne volonté. Ses deux n’a pas eu le privilège de se marier l’histoire de trois jeunes femmes dé- rencontré Philippe, le père de Colin, filles bien mignonnes prennent soin car son amant, sans qu’elle le sa- favorisées qui savent, néanmoins, se dans un piano-bar à Hull. Philippe, de Mimi et de Colin, les enfants de che, était déjà marié et père de trois déprendre et s’égayer, tant bien que même s’il était déjà marié et père de Nicole et d’Hélène. enfants. Elle passa plusieurs années à mal. C’est l’histoire de la résilience. trois enfants, a violé Hélène dans un Après plusieurs péripéties, l’ Montréal, vivant de très peu avec son Alberte Villeneuve-Sinclair, terrain de stationnement du bar de histoire se terminera par l’assassinat enfant, dans l’espoir de retrouver son l’auteure, est une grande passionnée Hull et s’en retourna à Montréal où il d’Hélène par Jacques et par amant. Ceci n’arriva pas. de la vie et elle s’intéresse grande- demeure avec sa famille. l’enterrement d’Hélène au cimetière Entre temps, un cousin germain, ment aux gens qu’elle rencontre. Le Hélène, rendue ainsi mère de Co- de Ste Cécile de Masham. C’est une Jacques, sut en abuser sexuellement roman « Une prière pour Hélène », lin, se rend à Montréal et y vit pour très belle histoire qu’il faut lire ten- en maintes reprises, ce qui décida à publié en 2007, est son deuxième. deux ans dans l’espoir d’y rencontrer drement même si elle est triste. Hélène de revenir à Ottawa avec son Son premier roman « Le jardin né- Philippe dont elle ne connaît que La prochaine rencontre du Cercle enfant. gligé » et sa version anglaise « The le prénom. Elle ne le rencontrera de lecture L’Amicale aura lieu le pas. Par contre, elle rencontre son mardi, 14 mai à 18h30. Comme cousin Jacques, chauffeur de taxi et d’habitude, nous nous rencontrerons trafiquant de drogue. Jacques abuse au sous-sol de la bibliothèque Sun- Art by the Bridge de sa cousine sexuellement maintes nyside, au 1030 rue Bank, à Ottawa. By Paige Raymond Kovach “It has perfect light for painting,” fois jusqu’au jour où Hélène retourne Tous sont invités. La lecture choisie said Margery Leach, abstract painter. vivre à Ottawa avec son enfant. Un est le roman de Nicole Champeau : Southminster United Church has Bess and Margery have been paint- peu plus tard, elle fera la connais- Barricades mystérieuses. many hiding places, so it helps to ing there since February. 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ENVIRONMENT City to Revamp Climate Change Plan By David Rhynas initiatives and reduction targets. Canadian municipalities must coordinate with both On March 23rd, the City of Ottawa hosted provincial and federal governments for its first ever Greenhouse Gas (GHG) a cohesive response. However, there is Roundtable on how best to address cli- much that local governments can do on GNAG Lobster mate change by reducing emissions. Last their own, and virtually every idea has June, City Council had agreed to convene been tried somewhere in the world with a Kitchen Party such a meeting when the results of its proven track record. 2004 and 2008 GHG inventories were re- Ottawa has done a fairly decent job Thursday, ceived. It is part of the City’s commitment in reducing GHG emissions to meet its May 23, 2013 to produce a renewed and integrated Air own corporate targets: there was a 12.5% reduction from 2004 to 2008, less than 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Quality and Climate Change Management Plan for Ottawa. This builds on work the 30% objective but still showing some Featuring Live Music already underway to update the Official progress. But 95% of the City’s total & Cash Bar Plan, Transportation Master Plan and emissions arise from residents and busi- Food supplied by Infrastructure Master Plan. These, com- nesses. So the City needs to focus more Pelican Fishery & Grill bined with the reporting of the 2012 GHG on community programs that educate, encourage and support citizens in doing Tickets at the Glebe CC 613-233-8713 inventory, will provide the foundation for delivery of a comprehensive climate the right thing. change plan by June of next year. The City’s commitment to come up Our community is deeply concerned with a renewed and integrated plan over about climate change and response to the the next year is a positive one. Mayor Glamour in the Glebe event was overwhelmingly positive. The Jim Watson, Councillor Maria McRae, March timing was largely in response Chair of the City’s Environment Commit- Glebe Community to a social media campaign by Ecology tee, and Capital Ward Councillor David Centre Ottawa and local environmental groups Chernushenko are to be commended. The 175 Third Avenue calling on the City to fulfill its commit- roundtable was a good opportunity to 613-233-8713 613-564-1058 ment to host the roundtable. With over kick start community discussion and table www.gnag.ca 200 participants, registration was capped some excellent ideas. a week after its announcement. The Jewellery Show - Mother’s Day Weekend! morning session was webcast to give all Some Background on GHG Emissions Opening Night: residents an opportunity to share in the discussion. Compared to other countries, Canada is Friday, May 10 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday, May 11 The City of Ottawa has an existing Air the seventh largest emitter of greenhouse $6.00 admission 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Quality and Climate Change Management gases in the world. More important, we includes jewellery fashion show free admission and refreshments (cash bar) Plan that is almost 10 years old. This plan was a good effort but since published in Continued on page 13 2004, it is now dated and in need of new THE OSCAR l MAY 2013 Page 13

ENVIRONMENT previously predicted. This will likely will have a capacity of 24,000 riders walk and cycle about. Continued from page 12 precipitate a high demand for public per hour in each direction. In addi- Make Ottawa a centre of exper- action. tion to resolving the bottleneck of tise for smart grid technologies: A transit service in the downtown core, smart grid is a power network that are the number 2 emitter per person, Ideas Worth Considering the project will bring a number of uses information and communica- just slightly behind the United States. economic, environmental and social tions technology to improve the This is due to our northern location, Without specific attribution, here benefits to the City of Ottawa. It is efficiency, reliability, economics, and reliance on resource extraction and are some promising concepts that expected to save the City up to $100 sustainability for the production and general lifestyle. came up during the roundtable. You million in annual operating costs, and distribution of electricity. The sun Our current federal government may or may not agree with all of reduce carbon emissions by 94,000 may not be shining where you are policy on climate change at best these ideas but they certainly merit tons per year by 2031. but it is somewhere and the task is can be described as “defensive.” It discussion and consideration. During this term of Council there to efficiently get that solar generated includes 1) alignment with any such Offer property assessed payments has also been a 40% increase in park- electricity to where it’s needed. policy in the United States and 2) for energy retrofits: This idea was and-ride parking spaces. Each space As an example, the most efficient regulating key sectors (as opposed to strongly supported by sustainability takes one car off the road for the means of storing Ontario Hydro’s a broader carbon tax or cap and trade advocate and Capital Ward Council- downtown commute, a reduction of surplus green energy is probably system). Since 1992, the federal gov- lor David Chernushenko and several 1.3 tons of GHG emissions annually. Hydro Quebec’s reservoir system. ernment has had six different GHG other panelists. Some of you may To be really successful, OC This would require that the electricity reduction targets, none of which have struggled with whether or not Transpo needs to attract more rid- grid between Ottawa/Eastern Ontario have been met. To some extent, the to make energy efficiency improve- ers and make it “cool” for young and Western Quebec be upgraded to Keystone Pipeline controversy is a ments to your home, such as a high people. Like in Europe, transit has allow Ontario to import cheap hydro result of Canada’s inaction regarding efficiency furnace or new thermal the potential of becoming a way of power from Quebec and store excess climate change. windows. You know it will save life that is used for travel and not just solar-generated power in Hydro There have been some very ef- money in the long run but aren’t commuting. Quebec dams by pumping water up fective responses to climate change positive that you will be living in the Fully encourage sustainable build- into their reservoirs. With all the ex- from our provincial governments same house long enough to recoup ing development: The Green Express Nortel talent in our region, smart grid and indeed, the majority of the GHG the investment. With this program, Lane is a City initiative intended to would seem to be a worthy initiative. reductions in Canada to date have the municipality would loan the expedite environmentally friendly de- come from these provincial initia- funds for making an energy efficien- velopment applications so they don’t Concluding Observations tives. However, such programs have cy upgrade that would then be repaid experience unnecessary delays due to been losing momentum and there is a through property taxes, say over 20 their use of new materials, construc- The strong show of community in- big opportunity for municipalities to years. If you sell your house during tion or building design. Rodney Wilts terest at the roundtable highlights the make a difference. that time, the new owner would take of Windmill Development Group concern of Ottawa citizens and the Over 45% of all GHG emis- over the repayment. Such programs observed that there is a tremendous growing realization that while federal sions come from cities. Ottawa is a have been implemented with great economic opportunity in combating commitment stalls, local initiatives member of the Federation of Cana- success in California, Halifax and the climate change; it’s an investment become even more important. dian Municipalities that sponsors Yukon and are being considered by and not a cost. However, rather than There is an opportunity for the a Partners for Climate Protection Hamilton, Windsor and Vancouver. just level the playing field, the Green City of Ottawa to be a leader in GHG program, a network of municipal Make cycling and other modes of Express Lane should be augmented reductions, like Vancouver and New governments that have committed to “active transport” more attractive and to provide real incentive for sustain- York. The key is in finding a sweet reducing greenhouse gases and acting normal for just getting around: Many able projects. spot where there are multiple benefits on climate change. This is part of a cities around the world are making Better protect our existing urban in implementing GHG strategies. It’s broader international ICLEI Local large investments in cycling infra- forests: We can’t afford to lose the a virtuous cycle. There are substantial Governments for Sustainability. For structure. As an example, London carbon sinks we already have. Even social and economic advantages in all levels of government, the goal is England has announced plans to though the Official Plan protects key addressing climate change in addition to achieve the most emissions reduc- invest $1.5 billion with the goal of areas, the City needs a more com- to reducing GHG emissions. Cli- tions at the lowest cost. reducing traffic and improving air prehensive strategy for preserving its mate change investments need to be The morning session of the round- quality. The end result will be a seg- tree cover. A temperature change has regarded as annuities with ongoing table featured presentations by well- regated bike path network that mir- already been observed in Ottawa with cost savings, cleaner air and a better known and respected panelists who rors major tube lines and bus routes a departure from the normal by +1° C quality of life. provided an update on policies and across the city. London’s Mayor (30-year average), an increase that is programs that are being implemented Boris Johnson wants to “de-lycrafy twice the global change for the same David Rhynas lives in Old Ottawa to address climate change. These cycling. I want to make it normal, period. As a result, we are starting South and is a volunteer with Cli- presentations were then followed by something for everyone, something to see more invasive species such as mate Reality Canada and the OSCA a question and answer exchange with you feel comfortable with in your the Emerald Ash Borer. In Ontario, representative attending the GHG participants. ordinary clothes.” annual temperatures are predicted to Roundtable. The keynote speaker was Alex Amsterdam, of course, has been increase between 2 and 5°C by the Wood, Senior Director at Sustainable doing this for years. Other examples latter part of this century. So to main- Prosperity, a national research and include New York City and Research tain our tree cover, the City needs policy network based at the Univer- Park Triangle in North Carolina (as to promote the planting of trees that sity of Ottawa. He observed that the a model of how to retrofit suburbia). are indigenous to areas well south of cost of climate change in Canada is It’s all about quality of life and at- Ottawa. estimated to be $5 billion in 2020 tracting the best people. Incorporate climate change mitiga- rising to $43 billion in 2050, so there During this term of Council, the tion and adaptation into all aspects is a large economic incentive to act City of Ottawa has made a record of the City’s planning process: earlier rather than later. We will see $26 million investment to expand The largest impact on emissions is impacts on hard and soft infrastruc- cycling infrastructure. There is op- where houses are being built. We ture and more expensive cleanups portunity to make this even better. need to recognize the true cost of Brokerage following extreme weather events. Dim the lights in City buildings urban sprawl and shift to more rapid GLEBE ANNEX NEW LISTING The solutions to climate change rep- and recreational properties over intensification. In the absence of a 2 Bed 1.5 Bath GARAGE resent large economic benefits. There night: Once proven successful, real carbon tax, allocate a shadow Super Centretown Single is a huge international race for this obtain such a pledge from all build- carbon price to all project decisions Fully Updated 3+ bed 1.5 bath economic activity, as much as $3.9 ing owners, keeping in mind safety in the order of $25 per GHG ton of trillion by 2050. considerations. This would not only emissions. This may require a fairly Dan Moloughney,SOLD B.Eng. The Intergovernmental Panel on save money and emissions but reduce radical rethink of the planning pro- Broker of Record Climate Change (IPCC) is releas- “light pollution” as well, to partly cess. We note that the City has been 613.233.2323 ing its Fifth Assessment Report next restore our night sky. opposing attempts to further expand www. year and it’s expected that the climate Make Ottawa’s transit system more the urban boundary. Suburbs also OttawaUrbanRealty change issue is now more serious convenient: The new Confedera- need community solutions to a more than ever, and worse than had been tion Line electric light rail system livable Ottawa, by making it easier to .com Page 14 THE OSCAR l MAY 2013

TUNDRA REVIEW By Chris Whitehead saying that an astounding number the Hollywood blockbuster: when eral, and many Hollywood comedies of purists probably loathed this film crafting a crowd-pleaser that will - although Hollywood’s “solution” Why on earth would anyone consider for the liberties it takes with creative generate hundreds of millions in is to tack on an ill conceived moral “The Master” a film worth watch- license - and I will happily suggest revenue insert one cheesy scene for lesson. Some will probably com- ing? Oh sure, critics rave over the that if you’re a purist you probably every X minutes in length.. Others plain that the film tries too hard to be performances, but really what was shouldn’t waste anymore of your are scratching their heads asking weird, and while that may be true the impressive? Hoffman plays his usual time reading this particular review. “how did one tiny book become three film was interesting and fun enough slightly creepy, slightly slimy, but The simple fact is that I enjoyed this lengthy films?” to which some other that I really didn’t mind. Sometimes oddly charismatic trade-mark charac- film immensely, it was, to borrow people will answer “filler”. They’re weird is good, and this is certainly ter and Phoenix basically mastered a a phrase I’ve seen on far too many not wrong, but the filler in The Hob- not a film that you could ever de- series of disjointed body movements, DVD cases (and too few of which bit is still worth more of my time scribe as “boring” - so I’d rather a made a face like a tantrum-throwing actually lived up to the statement), than the whole of the last installment film try too hard to be weird than not child and added an off-putting ca- “loads of fun.” For the record, I also in Nolan’s Batman movies (no really, try hard enough to be interesting. dence to his dialogue. Neither was enjoyed Jackson’s Lord of the Rings Dark Knight Rises was absolutely Finally, there’s “Lincoln” a film particularly impressive since neither trilogy...well, actually I enjoyed the and unequivocally horrendous). which accomplishes with ease what was stretching their abilities further first two installments and thought As for the story - well, as with the “The Master” fails to accomplish than normal. the third was an absolute mess of a any adventure narrative there is an at every turn: a brilliant performance The film itself was tedious, self- film - amusingly it was the one that element of ongoing coincidences combined with a fascinating story. indulgent pretentiousness cloaked received an Academy Award, yet that if looked at too closely may “Lincoln” is built equally on Daniel in an inanely wishy-washy non- another FAIL from the voting body interrupt our ability to suspend our Day Lewis’ acting (and it truly is examination of scientology - there is of that organization. disbelief, and there are elements that amazing to watch his performance) no insight or intelligence behind the Now, I will admit that I almost may cause some to start picking apart and a narrative that explores the script, the meandering narrative is so turned off the film in the first five the logic of the story (the appear- behind-the-scenes politicking that led boring that I eventually just started minutes when Frodo showed up. It ance of the giant eagles raises some to the abolition of slavery through fast-forwarding scenes out of sheer was reasonable to suddenly be filled curious questions about their chosen the adoption of the 13th Amend- indifference to what was happening with an overwhelming dread that I mode of travel: walking). The world ment. This is an impressively crafted on screen. Yet this is a film critics la- would once more be forced to watch created by Tolkien is deeply ratio- film that conveys the complexity belled “brilliant” and then proceeded a tediously “emo” Hobbit wandering nal, but it is based on premises that of American politics with surpris- to imply that if you don’t think its through a world of violence and cor- are not true in our mundane reality. ing ease, and which also (thanks to brilliant it’s because you, the viewer, ruption and overacting at every turn. Once you accept that, it becomes far Lewis) builds on the mythology that are basically an idiot, to which I I should have had more faith in Mar- easier to sit back and become im- surround Lincoln. reply: “No, desperately searching tin Freeman (Bilbo), who thankfully mersed in Jackson’s visually stunning Lincoln is portrayed as both a for meaning in a vapid and meaning- brought a wry sense of humour to adventure, and who wouldn’t want impressive thinker and tactician, but less film is idiotic.” Skip it, there are every scene and who understood that to let themselves believe (even for more importantly as a master story- too many movies that actually have a well placed frown or look of confu- a brief moment) in a world where teller. To listen to Lewis deliver meaning or at least succeed at being sion mixed with irritation will always the cities are pristine, the wilderness dialogue is to get caught up in Lin- entertaining. Don’t waste 2+ hours communicate more than a wide-eyed vast, the foes many, and in which coln’s thoughts on the world and his of your life on “The Master.” Ah, but stare of incomprehension. there are still ancient ruins to the be profound but quiet sense of humour. what would I suggest as an alterna- Undoubtedly some have noted that discovered and explored (and maybe It’s because the character of Lincoln tive...well...how about... there are some incredibly cheesy looted!). Fun, entertaining, occasion- seems so perfectly grandfather-like “The Hobbit: An Unexpected moments in this film, but these types ally silly, definitely worth watching that I suspect this is as much a myth Journey” - It probably goes without of moments seem to be a staple of (unlike “The Master” - I really hated about the man as it is a historical that film, gotta make sure everyone film portraying an important figure grasps that fully). in US history. Nevertheless the film Another film that I wouldn’t hesi- is moving and insightful even if it is tate to recommend over “The Mas- merely the concoction of some cre- ter” is the oddball dark comedy “John ative writer’s imagination. The most Dies at the End” - it’s bizarre story serious failing of the film, it’s not and the strange world reminded me perfect after all, is with Sally Field - I of the sci-fi series “Lexx” or Cronen- can’t decide if it was her acting or berg’s “Exitenz.” The film certainly if the role was poorly crafty, but the won’t appeal to everyone, but it is a tone and flow of the film was broken movie that is likely destined to be- every time she was on screen. There come one of those strange cult clas- are also some really heavy-handed sics that a small group of people ab- pseudo-emotional moments, typical solutely rave over and which leaves of Spielberg (who has no sense of everyone else scratching their heads subtlety), which feel over-wrought trying to figure out what the hell they and staged. The film is still far above just finished watching. The film was average in all other respects and dismissed by most critics (fools!), definitely worth the time it takes to but I was seriously entertained and watch, though some may feel a short amused by the strange story that was break in the middle helpful. Enjoy. told (which was adapted from the novel of the same name). Reviews courtesy of Chris at Tundra The biggest flaw of the film is that Moving Pictures, located at 435 it eventually runs out of steam and Sunnyside @ Seneca. doesn’t really know where to go, nar- ratively speaking. This is an interest- ing defect of humour novels in gen-

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COMPUTER TRICKS AND TIPS The Infuriating Subject of Printers – Part 1 By Malcolm and John Do You Need to Print Colour? an extra-large input paper tray, as well as Extended Warranty? If you print much colour, and espe- the capability of printing on both sides of It is a sad commentary on the reliabil- Harding, of Compu-Home cially if you want high quality photo the paper. Obviously, all of the above are ity of printers, that some stores no longer printing, you will probably want an things to avoid if you are looking for the offer an extended warranty on them – We get calls for help about printers inkjet printer. These devices have a lot most basic and inexpensive printer-only considering them to be so-called “con- several times a week and this is a subject of delicate moving parts and are prone to unit. sumables.” We find that to be borderline that leads to huge frustration. Printers breakdown, and ink cartridges are finicky offensive, and would actively seek out broken – printers not compatible with and expensive, but a good quality inkjet More than One Printer? a store where an extended warranty was new computers – printers unreliable printer gives the best photo reproduction If you will be printing a great deal offered. Printers are so unreliable, due – printers not working – printers ridicu- and serves acceptably for low-volume of high quality colour and also a high to their large numbers of delicate mov- lously expensive to operate – and the black text as well. The starting price is volume of black-only, you might actually ing parts, that we would not buy one list goes on. Both we and our clients are less than $50.00 but up to a point you consider taking advantage of the special without that warranty. At the time of disappointed that there is no simple solu- pay for what you get, and the $100 - capabilities of both inkjet and laser, by writing Canada Computers is one store tion to the printer quagmire. The best $150 range is probably more realistic. having one of each. In this case, you that does not offer a warranty on printers that we can do is to provide some facts If your need is exclusively printing might choose for one of them to be a (They have an excellent warranty plan and points of comparison, so that printer black text, then an entry-level laser multifunction device and the other a on almost everything else.) and Staples decisions are based on the best possible printer should be a serious consideration. single purpose printer. Both could be set is an example where a replacement war- information. Toner cartridges yield far more pages, do up to print from any computer on your ranty, meaning that the printer is simply not run dry in a period of disuse, and are network. replaced on the spot, is still available. As Does the Manufacturer Matter? usually less than half the cost per page of we mentioned in our recent column about In Ottawa the greatest number of print- an inkjet. A black laser printer is often Wireless? extended warranties in general, we would ers sold is Hewlett Packard but world- found on sale in the $100 range. Colour Some printers can plug into your router not buy a printer without it. wide HP does not enjoy the highest level laser printers are available, but they are (just like another computer) and can then Have a look at our blog, at www. of owner satisfaction – PC World report- very expensive upfront, and a set of be accessed by any computer – wired compuhomeottawa.wordpress.com for ed in 2011 (http://tinyurl.com/78o5rju) colour toner cartridges can run to several or wireless – on your home network. an archive of our columns and other that Brother held the highest rating, with hundred dollars. This is a great convenience if you have tech-related articles. There is a space HP down in the lower half of the list. We computers in more than one location but right after each blog item for you to doubt that things have changed much Multifunction? Extra Functions? don’t want the bother and expense of a make comments and suggestions, and ask since then. Canon, Samsung and Epson Since printing, scanning, copying and separate printer for each one. Another questions. We hope you will visit our scored very well among home users. Our faxing use overlapping technologies, advantage is that your wireless devices blog soon or call us at 613-731-5954 to own experience with Lexmark is better it is logical that multifunction devices such as tablets or even smart phones share your opinions or suggest subjects than the PC World list would indicate – it have become popular because they save (which often don’t have wires) can print for future columns. rates near the bottom, while we find Lex- desk space, cartridges and aggravation. something if necessary. mark to be actually pretty reliable. There are often USB ports and camera Probably the most important consider- cartridge slots for transfer and saving ation related to manufacturer would be files, and small LCD panels to speed up the availability and price of ink or toner the controls. 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M.P.’S REPORT Non-Budget of 2013 Misses the Mark By Paul Dewar it was last year. He also forgot the important public servants contributions, meaning only to mention that he has missed Canadians rely on. wealthier provinces and in- The annual federal budget is his economic growth target by We also heard about the dustries will benefit. Mean- a day on which Canadians 35%, and continues to preside continued gutting of the NCC, while, $300 million is being should expect their govern- over a record $67 billion trade with Heritage Canada taking taken away from provincial ment to outline a direction and deficit. over all aspects of event plan- training for the most vulner- a vision for the year ahead, While cities across Canada ning, including Canada Day able under- and unemployed and to tell us what they’re need more investments to and Winterlude. That these im- workers. There’s also no going to do to get us there. repair aging bridges and roads, portant public celebrations are movement on recognizing Instead, the government has the government has failed to under the direct control of the the foreign credentials that The government has also turned the Budget into a adjust this current infrastruc- government is troubling, given many new Canadians need to done nothing to close the smoke and mirrors exercise, ture spending plan for inflation the Conservatives’ history of reach their full potential in the 30% funding gap that exists shifting money around to give and provided no new plan using government resources job market. between students attending on- the impression that they are or support for much-needed for partisan self-promotion. Furthermore, Budget 2013 reserve schools and those in taking real action. public transit. The cuts and It remains to be seen whether skirts the big issue of the provincial ones. I think we can redirection of federal housing this marks the government’s high number of youth who all agree that the kids grow- Infrastructure and the funding is also a significant further withdrawal from its are unemployed. A meager ing up on Canada’s reserves National Capital Region concern at a time when local promotion of the National investment in 5,000 youth in- deserve the same level of edu- organizations in Ottawa are Capital Region. ternships won’t resolve when cation as our own in Ottawa While Mr. Flaherty loudly working hard to maintain the there are 240,000 more young Centre. trumpeted $70 billion infra- successes they have achieved Lack of Investment in Social people unemployed today than The government is also structure investment over 10 with the services we do have. Programs & Training before the recession. There are intent on pushing ahead with years, he neglected to men- Where Ottawa is concerned, also no new tax incentives to its reckless cuts to healthcare tion that over the next 4 years, the budget provided no details My colleagues and I support encourage youth job creation. ($36 billion), pensions and federal infrastructure funding on the ongoing effect of cuts investments in skills develop- First Nations youth are even Employment Insurance. There will be $4.7 billion lower than to government departments ment and on the job train- worse off with the govern- is no new money directed and crown corporations and to ing programs. However, the ment pushing a regressive and towards home care or long current budget fails to provide insulting workfare program on term care, or supports for care any new money for education youth living on reserve. Fund- givers providing personal care and training, but simply claws ing for recipients of the Young services to their loved ones. back money it provided to the Income Assistance program New Democrats believe that provinces. Shuffling money will be limited to those com- Canadians deserve better than around will not address the munities who agree to imple- this non-budget. We will con- problem that there are 6 Ca- ment mandatory participation tinue to hold the government nadians looking for work for in training. At a time where to account for the inaction we every job available. This is an the Conservatives claim to have come to expect on the is- expensive mistake, and comes be adopting a more respect- sues that matter to Canadians. with a high economic and hu- ful approach to First Nations And we’ll continue to propose man cost. issues, no other group is being practical solutions that can The centerpiece Canada Job subjected to such paternalistic make a real difference. Grant only offers funding to measures. match provincial and employer M.P.P.’S REPORT Helping Protect Our Community’s Most Vulnerable Seniors By Yasir Naqvi, MPP in Ontario will be living with some risks for people with dementia and en- form of dementia. hance the community response in case The new Ontario government is As the number of people with they go missing. helping keep seniors and people with dementia rises, so too does the risks as- As part of the program, the Alzheim- dementia safe by ensuring their fami- sociated with missing incidents. Three er Society of Ontario will distribute lies, caregivers and the community are out of five people with dementia go kits that include tips and resources to prepared to act in case they go missing. missing at some point, often without help families and caregivers put plans Currently, almost 200,000 Ontarians warning, and 94 per cent of seniors in place to prevent wandering incidents have dementia. This is an increase of who go missing are found within 2.5 and act quickly in cases of missing 16 per cent over the past four years, kilometers from where they disap- seniors. They will include an identi- training that incorporates wandering and by 2020 close to 250,000 seniors peared. Sadly, 50 per cent of seniors fication form with space for a recent prevention into the police curriculum. missing for 24 hours or more, risk seri- photo and physical description that can By providing the training that helps po- ous injury or death from exposure to be shared with police in an emergency, lice officers respond to cases of seniors Yasir Naqvi, MPP the elements, hypothermia and drown- at-home safety steps to help prevent who have wandered, we are working to Ottawa Centre ing. wandering incidents, and tips on what protect our vulnerable seniors and keep The risks of people going missing to do when a person with dementia them safe. are greater when the community, care- goes missing and when reuniting after The Wandering Prevention Program givers or people with dementia them- a wandering incident. is a part of Ontario’s Action Plan for Here to help you! selves are unaware of the potentially Kits will be offered in English Seniors, and supports the new Ontario severe consequences. Preparation and and French, as well as in Cantonese, government’s efforts to ensure a safe planning are crucial to prevent people Mandarin and Punjabi. In 2014, these and fair society for all. The strategy with dementia from going missing, materials will also be offered in Ital- will help ensure that older Ontarians and to ensure they are found safely and ian, Spanish and Portuguese. In order have access to the right care, at the quickly. Currently, there is a very low to obtain contact information for any right time and in the right place, a key awareness of missing incidents in our of the 38 Alzheimer Societies across commitment of the government’s Ac- communities and many people do not Ontario, you can call Ontario 2-1-1. tion Plan for Health Care. know where to seek help. The Societies can provide assistance Community Office This is why, with support from our and a safety kit, which can also be For more information, please visit 109 Catherine Street Ottawa ON K2P 0P4 government, the Alzheimer Society of downloaded from the website at www. www.ontario.ca/seniors, www.yasir- T: 613-722-6414 | F: 613-722-6703 Ontario is launching the new Finding findingyourwayontario.ca. naqvimpp.ca, or call my Community [emailprotected] Your Way Wandering Prevention Pro- The province is also providing www.yasirnaqvimpp.ca Office at 613-722-6414. fb facebook.com/yasirnaqvimpp gram. The first of its kind in Canada, support for the Ontario Police Col- tw @yasir_naqvi the program will raise awareness of lege to develop and deliver police THE OSCAR l MAY 2013 Page 17

MAYOR’S REPORT Rural Expo – May 31st – Mark Your Calendar By Mayor Jim Watson and also the largest rural city in the entertaining for visitors of all ages. country. The postcard images many There will be a variety of booths set When people think of Ottawa, the associate with Ottawa means that the up in Jean Pigott Place inside City usual images come to most minds: rural areas of Ottawa can sometimes Hall where visitors will be able to the Parliament Buildings, the Rideau be forgotten. But from Greely, to Os- learn more about the wonderful vari- Canal in winter, the Ottawa River, the goode, to Carp, and beyond, Ottawa’s ety of things Ottawa’s rural communi- Byward Market, etc. rural areas have an incredibly diverse ties have to offer. These are important Ottawa insti- set of offerings across the agriculture, The Rural Expo will be held in con- th tutions but they are all central in a culinary, and business sectors. These junction with the 9 annual Food Aid city that is made up of an enormous are critically important elements in Day. The two events will both be held visit some of the great attractions and landmass that extends far to the east, our city and it is important that we do at City Hall, indoors in Jean Pigott businesses from rural Ottawa. south and west of those well-known what we can to promote them to Ot- Place for the Rural Expo and outdoors landmarks. In fact, you can fit the en- tawa’s residents and its visitors. at Marion Dewar Plaza for Food Aid For more information on the Rural tire landmasses of Montreal, Toronto, That is why on Friday, May 31, Day. I look forward to building on Expo please see “www.ottawa.ca” or Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver 2013, I will be hosting the Mayor’s the success of Food Aid Day which contact the City of Ottawa’s Rural within Ottawa’s boundaries and still Rural Expo at City Hall to showcase for the past eight years has raised a Affairs office at ruralaffairs@ottawa. have room to spare! Ottawa’s amazing rural side. The tremendous amount of money for the ca This makes Ottawa unique in Can- Rural Expo will bring a sampling of Ottawa Food Bank. ada as we are both a large urban city these together at City Hall for a day Why not drop by City Hall through- that promises to be interesting and out the day on Friday, May 31st and COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Conversion of 167 Aylmer Triggers Important Questions By David Chernushenko law-abiding, but it only takes one Mid-block locations, on the other “party house” on the block to spoil hand, are not appropriate, and scale is There has been much discussion lately the calm. Students, however, are an issue with some apartment conver- about the “conversion” of 167 Aylmer us – either literally us, or our chil- sions. A mid-block conversion from Avenue from a single-family home to dren and our neighbours’ children. single-family home to lot-filling, tow- apartments. From the moment this in- • OOS is an expensive place to ering apartment house will dominate fill redevelopment project was brought live and lacks affordable, diverse the whole street. to my attention, I have been working housing for seniors, young adults to clarify what is actually happening at and those on low or fixed incomes. How do we encourage but guide this site, who is behind it, what rules There is strong demand for smaller development? govern this type of conversion, and housing options. We need much more clarity. The whether the project complies with City • Many people choose to live in City must explicitly define appropriate height, mass and setbacks. I support of Ottawa bylaws. central, walkable neighbourhoods the Planning Department’s current It was clear from the outset that because they do not wish to own study on this matter, as I did the first current zoning allowed for such a a car, or at least a second car. Per phase, which was passed last year and conversion to apartments (it is by capita parking demand is drop- definition not a “rooming house”), and recently upheld by the Ontario Munici- ping, and not all new residents pal Board. that there’s no way to block it. Still, I have cars. have been working on multiple fronts We also need to examine and amend to prevent this from becoming just the some existing, clearly inappropriate So how do we reconcile this reality zoning. One such effort, for Colonel first of many such yard-filling conver- with our vision for the community? sions. By Drive, will culminate in a public We can start by asking these basic meeting on May 8, 6:30 p.m., at the However, I want to step back from questions: the specifics of 167 Aylmer to consider Sunnyside Library. the fundamental issues at play and What do we want to encourage? prompt some reflection and feedback How do we accommodate students? Diversity in housing options is es- It’s important to note that most from readers. For this to happen, we sential to a vibrant community. OOS must first consider the context. After problem locations are detached houses should be accessible to a wide demo- rented to a group, rather than apart- two decades raising my family in graphic, which could be attained by OOS, and over two years listening to ments. The essential ingredients for building more well-designed apart- a party house seem to be (1) room to all manner of views as your councillor, ments, small infill homes, so-called I see it this way: host large parties; (2) no shared walls granny flats and low-rise apartment with immediate neighbours; (3) absen- buildings. tee landlords who take no responsibil- • Infill is happening in OOS. Most Good design complements existing residents support it in principle, ity for the actions of problem tenants. building forms and materials. It need An actively managed apartment build- but with the important caveat that not mimic older houses, but should not all infill is good. Where, how ing or house is less likely to become a contribute to the community’s look problem. big, and what type are legitimate and feel through the quality and per- I know the evolution toward a dens- concerns. manence of the buildings and by creat- er but still desirable and vibrant Old • We – everyone, not just OOS ing spaces for spontaneous interaction. Ottawa South is going to pose chal- residents – are naturally suspicious lenges. Let’s approach it together as of change. Where do we want it? partners. If you have any comments or • Increased population density Our main streets, arterial roads and wish me to clarify some of my ideas, supports improved public transit, corner lots are a good place to start. please contact me. And if you ever spreads the cost of road repair and Most of these are no longer dominated catch wind of a rumoured change – be snow removal, and triggers invest- by single homes or low buildings, and it a conversion or an infill – please let ment in community amenities. are not places where kids play in the me know. But it also places greater stress on street or yard anyway. Bank Street water, sewer and road infrastruc- is an obvious choice, and our first Councillor David Chernushenko 613- ture, and adds to the demand for four-story building there has been well 580-2487 David.Chernushenko@ parking, community programs and -received despite initial community Ottawa.ca www.capitalward.ca recreational spaces. skepticism. Sunnyside and Bronson • Students are a fact of life near a Place have been evolving this way, as university. Most are respectful and has the eastern end of Aylmer. Page 18 THE OSCAR l MAY 2013

AFTER THOUGHTS Motherstuff By Richard Ostrofsky its restaurants were some distance that, all would be as before. from their camp; to allow a few Not without misgivings, the boys I have to tell you about the time we hours for dinner, they would have agreed. Our friends took off when drove down from Ottawa – my five- to leave around 6 PM, more than an they had to; Sandra and I let the chil- year-old daughter Maya, a lady friend hour before the children’s bedtime. dren play until 7:30, then got them named Sandra (well before Carol’s Sandra and I, basically strangers to into their pyjamas and helped them time) and myself – to visit an old the two boys who had met us only wind down with two bedtime stories, friend from New York City who was the day before, would have to put the a lullaby and a cuddle. Put to the test, staying with his wife and two young three kids to sleep. We knew that this Sandra’s motherstuff turned out to life’s harsh realities in terms that we sons at Camp Searsmont in Maine. might not be easy. be perfectly acceptable and effec- can accept and endure. My friends’ older boy was also five. To prepare her children, my tive. Soon all three kids were peace- Like ‘motherstuff,’ religion is a His younger brother was three. We friend’s wife explained what was fully asleep, remained so through genre of human experience, thought got there on a Friday night, weary going to happen. Mom and dad were the night, and found their parents at and practice, not a divine revela- from the long drive, said hello, had going into town for the evening. home next morning as promised. tion. That one feels special loyalty to a drink with our friends, and went These two new people would stay Remembering this incident, it oc- the religion that one grew up with, straight to bed. with them and put them to bed. Their curred to me that this nursery word and takes extra comfort from it, is Next morning, we took the kids parents would come home later, ‘motherstuff’ is a perfect metaphor perfectly OK and understandable. canoeing and walking in the woods. while they were sleeping, and would for some part – a fairly large part – of At the same time, there is much to Then the four adults sat around, be home for them in the morning what organized religions can offer. gain from trying a different brand talked and drank beer while the three when they woke up. Nothing to Further: that humankind’s various re- sometimes, finding that one responds children played on the beach. The worry about. ligions are peddling different brands appreciatively to some features of weather was beautiful; the kids were But the five-year-old boy had a of motherstuff, essentially the same another brand but not to others, learn- getting along; it was great to be with problem: He and his brother needed in some respects but stylistically very ing that peace is in one’s own mind our friends. One doesn’t often have a their ‘motherstuff’ – the family word different in others. And further still: finally, and not in myths and rituals. day that good. for their routine of reading and sing- that religious maturity can be seen in Learning too that myths and rituals In the course of the afternoon, it ing and cuddling – before they could a people’s acceptance and sympathy have their place, and are not to be became clear that my friends had go to sleep. With their parents away, for the various brands of religious despised. So understood, it’s easy to been alone with their two boys for they wouldn’t get any, and this was ‘motherstuff’ on offer. see why religions will be fundamen- several weeks already and would not to be endured. I mean no disrespect here. We tally similar in their ethical teachings, love to have an evening off. Sandra So their clever mommie did a adults need our soothing too: to yet very different in stylistic detail. offered to babysit for them, and I lovely, poetic job of explaining that imagine the world not as a harsh, Each ‘church’ can be seen as a kind seconded the motion. It was agreed Sandra was a mother too, and had unfriendly, chaotic place, but in some of franchise operation, offering its that our friends would drive into the her own ways of helping children go kindlier, more orderly fashion. We own brand of ‘motherstuff’ – its own town for a romantic dinner alone to bed. Wouldn’t they like to try a know that we have to claw a living version of a humanly necessary com- while we stayed with the children. different brand of motherstuff, just to from the world somehow, and that modity. But there was one hitch: The city and see something new? The night after life is going to kill us eventually. But We have been learning since the we need to feel that our existence Enlightenment that religions play a is meaningful in some way, that our socially necessary role, but that they choices matter, that our efforts are can be fearfully oppressive and su- worthwhile, and even heroic to some perstitious. We have learned – at least small extent. We need to constitute some of us have – that toleration at a communities and their institutions; minimum, but preferably respect and and we need to justify and maintain some appreciation for other people’s their solidarity. So the ‘motherstuff’ religions, are necessary for a complex of religion is something more than an society. We are seeing that the central ‘opiate’ or ‘soporific,’ though it can need today is for a pluralism without degenerate to that level, or be seen relativism: Our problem is to accept that way by a hostile, rationalist crit- (and even appreciate) numerous other ic. But religions can also play an edu- ways of being human, without loss cational role analogous to children’s of the distinction between good and stories and songs but (for adults at evil. least) on a more adult level: stimulat- It’s only natural that other peoples ing the social imagination; mapping will hold religious preferences and the world and its relationships in loyalties different from our own. simplified terms that are intelligible And it’s good that people try out and without advanced education; framing think about different ways of being human in the course of growing up. Definitely, it is a large step for adults as it was for my friend’s children to recognize that one can listen to and even participate in a different scheme of religion, while still preferring one’s own familiar brand.

Richard Ostrofsky’s Second Thoughts bookstore was a hub of conversation and contemplation in Old Ottawa South for many years. He continues to contribute to the OSCAR from afar and would welcome feedback or conversation about his articles at [emailprotected]. Further es- says and ruminations can be found at www.secthoughts.com. THE OSCAR l MAY 2013 Page 19

PRESERVE OUR GREENSPACE Brewer Park By Judy and Mike Lascelles mental students: Connor Childerhose, Erika Rose, Janusz Luczaj and Zheyu- Brewer Park is a large green, gold, an (Julia) Zhang – surveyed the south and asphalt black mosaic of three very and some of the central section of different areas with multiple uses. Brewer Park. Doug Flowers worked The south side of Brewer between with Judy and Mike Lascelles to do a the berm and the Rideau River is preliminary survey of the trees in the relatively natural and environmen- central, northeastern, and northwest- tally healthy with clusters of mature ern parts of Brewer Park. Recently, trees that attract nature lovers and local tree enthusiasts – Danielle Can- dog walkers who stroll along rustic tin, Patrick Nantel, Jim Montgomery, paths by Brewer Pond. In the scantily Hume Douglas, and Holly Bickerton – treed central and northwest sectors and Brewer’s long-time stewards John are sports facilities ranging from Bond and Hedrik Wachelka as well as baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a Judy Flavin and Tim Leah – corrected speed skating oval, an indoor pool, errors in the hastily performed survey and hockey arena. In addition to a sea in the northern part of Brewer Park of Carleton University commuters’ and offered constructive comments cars, this recreation area near Bronson on what a Brewer Park Planting Plan Avenue features Westboro Academy, should include. Brewer’s City for- the amazingly innovative Brewer ester, Jennifer Shepherd, outlined her Park Community Garden, and the recent plantings and offered to work Lansdowne Park farmers’ market. The with local groups to establish high- MAP on page 20 amply treed east side of Brewer Park priority follow-up activities. Good near Seneca offers good shade for the news: a local tree enthusiast hopes to Tree in Brewer Park. Photo by Tom Aföldi. children’s play areas nestled amid the work with Jennifer on this. trees, including the Rotary/City Cen- Next Steps EAB). There will be an information tennial Playground serving children of OSCA will support local resi- session about Ash and EAB at the all abilities. See an historical sketch of “Overall, 1000 out dents who take up the City’s offer to Brewer Park outdoor pavilion on jointly develop a Brewer Park Plant- May 11th from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Brewer on the history project page of of an estimated 1200 www.oldottawasouth.ca. ing Plan and collectively establish Please join us to learn what you and Brewer Park hosts a large and trees were assessed.” high-priority actions to deal with your neighbours can do about EAB. healthy mix of native and exotic trees. the major tree problems. OSCA also For more information, contact Mike These trees provide essential ecologi- wants to provide more information Lascelles at 613-737-6480 or cal services, such as cleansing the air, about Ash trees, EAB, and TreeAzin [emailprotected]. lessening flooding, reducing green- Please see the Brewer tree map on (an approved inoculation against house gas levels, promoting biodi- the page 20. Overall, 1000 out of an versity, cooling the summer air, and estimated 1200 trees were assessed. dianeandjen.com shading us from damaging UV rays. Two-thirds of the trees are Ash, Stag- The Brewer urban forest enhances our horn Sumac, Silver Maple, Trembling psychological well-being, appreci- Aspen, Norway Maple, Spruce, Mani- 353 Main Street ates home values, and calms traffic on toba Maple, and Eastern White Cedar. “Diane and Jen made the process of selling our home a breeze. The superb Bronson. A closer examination reveals Although the City planted hundreds of trees in the last five years, many of listing presentation of our home, that the Brewer Park Ash trees are in along with their internet and social these were too small to be included in JUST trouble. Many are infested with Emer- SOLD! media marketing, brought us an ald Ash Borer. the survey. excellent price for our home The most important survey findings and in absolute record time. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are (1) Up to 30 mature Ash in the We couldn’t have asked for more! After the EAB attacked many Brew- park have already been treated with Thanks Diane and Jen!” er Park Ash trees and the City treated TreeAzin, including the Ash ringing a minority of Brewer Ash trees with the play structures in the northeast TreeAzin, OSCA acted. The commu- corner of Brewer Park. Please note home happiness nity association decided to investigate that it may be advisable for the City Simple dreams, simply lived. what was happening to the Brewer to interplant caliper sized trees in this Park trees, most of which had not area in case the Ash die. (2) Other been surveyed by the City. large Ash, such as on the north side OSCA hired Heather Hamilton and of the swimming pool, need treat- map expert Regie Alam to inventory ment. (3) A row of mature Ash on the the Brewer Park trees. They recorded south side of Grove west of Seneca is the location, type, size, and health doomed and the trees must be re- of the larger trees in the park. They placed by new City trees after they are felled. (4) The row of Ash to the west focused on Ash trees to identify which 44 Riverdale Avenue 990 Colonel By Drive COMING had already been treated with Tree- of the football field near Brewer Pond Old Ottawa South 3-bedrm row Old Ottawa South Single SOON Azin, which were dying, and which will likely be lost because they are Newer construction in an old hood Stunning 3-storey relatively young and in a lower prior- Listed at $499,900 should be inoculated against EAB in 2013 before it is too late. For more in- ity area. (5) Most of the southern and See more listings online at formation about EAB and how to fight western borders of playing fields, and it, read Heather Hamilton’s article in the school yard, lack adequate tree dianeandjen.com canopies needed to shade the areas this edition of OSCAR page 1. home dianeandjen.com from damaging UV rays. (6) Although @ Brokers 165 Pretoria Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 1X1 Diane Allingham & The Brewer Park Tree Survey the City planted replacement trees in Jennifer Stewart Heather Hamilton and Regie Alam areas containing large “iconic” trees 613 238-2801 – with expert help from Dan Cooper ravaged by disease, wind storms, or and Scott Danford of the Rideau Val- old age, it’s advisable to intensify this ley Conservation Authority (RVCA) replacement planting program. make your way home and retired forester Doug Flowers – assisted by four Carleton environ- Page 20 THE OSCAR l MAY 2013

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Preserve Our Greenspace: Windsor To download maps go to www.oldottawasouth.ca Page 22 THE OSCAR l MAY 2013

PRESERVE OUR GREENSPACE Map on page 21 Windsor / Linda Thom Park By Judy and Mike Lascelles and threatened – trees. A park with- identify which could be inoculated were too small to be included in the out trees in the summer would be an against EAB, in 2013 before it is survey. Windsor/Linda Thom Park is a gem open field without shade for shelter too late, and which Ash trees were The most important survey findings worth preserving for future genera- from the sun. The air quality would already doomed to be replaced with are (1) There are many Ash trees in tions. With playgrounds, a wading deteriorate, flooding would worsen other species of large trees. For more the park that will die if not treated pool, basketball and tennis courts, in the spring, birds would be largely information about EAB and how to promptly: these are near the old City playing fields, and skating rinks in absent, and greenhouse gas levels fight it, please read Heather Hamil- yard and by the spring ephemeral wet the winter, there’s something for would be higher without trees acting ton’s article in this edition of OSCAR area near the bottom of Belmont Ave- everyone. The 2004 addition of a as carbon sinks. Our sense of well- page 1. nue. (2) Other rows of large Ash trees dock for fishing, launching boats, or being would suffer too. along the Linda Thom Park path are just enjoying a different perspective The Windsor/Linda Thom Park doomed and will be replaced by new of the Rideau River provides a cot- Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Tree Survey City trees this year. (3) Some high- tage feel to an urban park. Landscape When the EAB threatened to kill Gary Lum and Graham Deline sug- use areas, such as near the wading historian Edwinna von Baeyer wrote off the numerous Ash trees in the gested ways to do the fall 2012 tree pool, lack sufficient shade to shield an excellent history of Windsor Park park, OSCA decided that something survey undertaken by Heather Hamil- users from the intense summer sun. named Windsor Park: An Enduring had to be done and quickly. Although ton, Bettina Henkelman, Regie Alam, (4) At least a dozen large trees have Greenspace in Old Ottawa South, the City of Ottawa was surveying the and Eric Jones. Doug Flowers helped been ravaged by disease, vandalism, http://www.magma.ca/HistoryWind- Ash trees on City property along the as did volunteers Ellen and Gerald wind storms, or old age and need to sorPark.pdf. streets, it wasn’t surveying the trees Bailie, Judy and Mike Lascelles, Tim be replaced as they disappear. Perhaps we take Windsor Park in the parks. Leah, Viv Mitchell and others. Re- for granted. Luckily, over the years OSCA hired Heather Hamilton and cently, local residents, Ian McMaster, Next Steps dedicated volunteers, including the map expert Regie Alam to inven- Ian McCrae and Katie Breen, helped The Community Association, Old Ottawa South Parks Renewal tory trees in Windsor/Linda Thom clarify the tree survey results and OSCA, will support local residents Committee, have nurtured it. But, de- Park. The survey would record the welcomed community involvement who take up the City’s offer to spite these efforts, there is something location, type, size, and health of in working on the major problems update the Windsor/Linda Thom natural in the park that is essential the larger trees in the park. It would identified. The City forester respon- Park Planting Plan and establish also focus on the many Ash trees to sible for the park, Jennifer Shepherd, high-priority actions to deal with reviewed the results, outlined her the major tree problems. OSCA also 2013 park planting plans, and offered wants to provide more information to work with local groups to establish about Ash trees, EAB, and TreeAzin high-priority follow-up activities. (an approved inoculation against See the coloured map of the larger EAB). There will be an information trees in Windsor/Linda Thom Park session about Ash trees and EAB on page 21 for the survey results. at the Windsor Park field house on Overall, 700 out of an estimated 900 May 11th from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Please trees were identified and assessed. join us to learn what you and your Two-thirds of the trees are Ash, neighbours can do about EAB. For Spruce, Eastern White Cedar, Little more information, contact Mike Las- Leaf Linden, Norway Maple, Sugar celles at 613-737-6480 or lascellm@ Maple, and Silver Maple. Although primus.ca. the City has planted hundreds of trees in the last five years, many of these

OSCA Windsor Park Art Show By Brenda Lee known in Ottawa and around the world and is the winner of the Ameri- OSCA is proud to present the sec- can Songwriter Association’s Best ond annual OSCA Windsor Park Art Lyricist Award and Toronto Indepen- Show on June 9th, from 10 a.m. till 4 dent Music Awards Top Live Music p.m. at Windsor Park. Performer 2009. John also hosts Come and enjoy live music, visit the Allaire Show every Saturday and shop with your area artists and afternoon from 3-5 p.m at Quinn’s artisans and enjoy a lovely day in as well as being found at many other Windsor Park. area venues. Check out his website at This year we will once again be www.johnallaire.com. found in the soccer field area (unless Registration for the event closes we are in the middle of an atrocious on May 1st. As of the writing of this heat wave like last year, in which article there were a few spaces left. case we may have to head for the All 10x10 ft spaces are 50 dollars. shade of the trees), there will be over Artists must supply their own tables, NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 40 artists and artisans displaying and tents etc. and all art must be made by selling their unique creations and live the artists registering for the event. music to dance to! The event is a rain or shine event Dr Pierre Isabelle A complete list of vendors will be and there is no power supplied to the available after May 24th at www. site. Visit www.oldottawasouth.ca to Dr Mathieu Tremblay oldottawasouth.ca. register in the program section under Two local musicians will be spon- special events or call 613-247-4946. sored by Ashton Brewing Company Looking forward to a bright sunny GLEBE DENTAL CENTRE day in the park with my neighbours, FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS (ABC Beer, found at Quinn’s, Patty’s live music and many, many unique OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY Pub and Taylor’s Genuine) and OSCA. The Firehall’s own Darcy shopping opportunities. Middaugh opens the festival from For appointments call 613-234-6405 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m and award winning John Allaire will play from 1 p.m till 3 p.m. John Allaire is well-

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SOS Children’s Villages Canada President Receives Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal By Graeme Burk orphan-focused charity and provides given me to do good work over the spokesperson Mike Holmes calls children who are alone the opportuni- past 11 years. Thousands of aban- our work ‘the most important build- The Senate of Canada was the site of ty to grow up in loving homes in the doned, orphaned or at-risk children ing project there is.’ I appreciate the a celebration of giving and changing care of a local mother. It’s a simple have been transformed by SOS. Our chance to celebrate that with you.” children’s lives. On March 22, 2013, approach that has helped millions of SOS Children’s Villages Canada children. President and CEO Boyd McBride McBride credits Canadian donors was presented a Queen’s Diamond for the success of his work with Jubilee Medal. SOS Children’s Villages. “This is The Diamond Jubilee Medal was what philanthropy does. What it’s presented by Senator Jim Munson. It supposed to do.” Boyd noted at the recognizes Mr. McBride’s lifetime of event. “You don’t have to be wealthy service to the non-profit sector and to give – whether you’re giving your his work assisting children at risk time or your talents or even your around the world with SOS Chil- treasure.” dren’s Villages. “You can see it in the wisdom of Winston Churchill the ages -- you have to see the world through the eyes of a child.” Senator once said, “You make Munson remarked during the cer- a life by what you emony, “I think that’s what Boyd has done. He looks at the world through give.” the eyes of the child and he helps us Old Ottawa South resident Boyd McBride (on the right), President and CEO Speaking to a room filled with do- do the same.” of SOS Children’s Villages, receives a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal from nors, staff and Board members, Boyd A long time Old Ottawa South Senator Jim Munson at a ceremony in the Senate. resident often seen during the winter reminded them “Winston Churchill volunteering to flood the ice at the once said, ‘You make a life by what Photo by Saief Mahmood Windsor Park rink, Boyd McBride you give.’ I think all of us have made has led SOS Children’s Villages good lives by giving what we do.” Canada in its efforts to help orphaned McBride also took the opportunity and abandoned children around the to praise the work of SOS in 133 world for over a decade. SOS Chil- countries around the world. “I’m dren’s Villages is the world’s largest grateful for the opportunity SOS has

Science bubbling at Southside By Paige Raymond Kovach of a special education class in Ren- frew so they can take them home once The Senior Kinders are becoming the cooking classes are completed. scientists! The children have personalized First they experimented with chang- each apron and added prints of their ing phases. They combined liquids helping hands on the apron pockets. and solids to make gas (Diet co*ke People who donate will not be left and Mentos). Then they placed bowls empty-handed. All donators will re- of snow around the classroom and ceive hand-made bookmarks. predicted which one would melt the There are still spaces in the Nursery fastest. They also tested how long it School for children aged 2 1/2 and takes different water temperatures to three for the coming school year. For freeze. more details visit www.southsidepre- Then they learned about acids and school.ca. bases by placing an egg in vinegar to Save the date! The Annual South- make its shell dissolve. After refrig- side Barbecue will be held on Tues- erating the egg in the vinegar for day, June 25, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at 24-48 hours, you have an egg without Brewer Park. Joanne promises good a shell. It looks like an egg, but it’s weather. Families are encouraged to translucent—and the membrane flexes bring their own drinks. Please look when you squeeze it. for sign-up sheets for pot-luck foods The After School Program is still on the notice boards outside the class- accepting your pennies (and other rooms soon. coins) to provide aprons for members Page 24 THE OSCAR l MAY 2013

OCDSB TRUSTEE’S REPORT One Committee Meeting in the Life of a School Board Trustee By Rob Campbell to nail this down publicly. The option comes for spec-ed identification and of buying an adjacent property exists placement before the IPRC meetings It is wonderful to have a community and I will ask that this be investigated that parents under law have the right paper that cares enough to provide (land purchases are ‘free’ to the board to attend and witness the discussion, for a regular column for a school as we can use a housing develop- engage in the discussion themselves, board Trustee. That stated, a column ment levy across Ottawa – our last bring along advocates and urge a month also does not even begin to form of Board-directed taxation.) options, etc. The staff report is not provide the forum which would be New area city parking may be an reassuring at all to me. I have done necessary to adequately set out board option but may not meet the needs some loose web research as a result are public funds not put to good use issues for a neighbourhood public. At of the school. Much lies behind this and other Boards seem to have more for taxpayers and families. The real the time of writing, I am in final prep subject, from building design and transparent processes more in line possibility of a provincial clawback for the upcoming April 16th Com- a host of other decisions, to lack of with the presumed intent of the law. I grows. We significantly underspent mittee of the Whole meeting, one of requested Provincial funding to date, will be asking a number of questions the $10M money allocated for reno- three all-trustee meetings this month. to questions as to whether the board here and, depending on the answers, vations, and staff tells us we need This column only, I swear, provides has a transportation modal shift and may contemplate bringing a motion $30M / year just to tread water. What an advance snapshot of this meet- green strategy or not, whether it to direct. gives on this, and indeed several, ing, neither the heaviest nor lightest had a parking policy or not. Serious scores? Special budget committee agenda we have had, though with discussion may be deferred for now. Student Suspension Report meetings start in a couple of weeks some generally interesting topics. I am contemplating bringing forward This is a cyclical report. Staff and staff has called for a delay. Part And, I encourage everyone inter- motions re parking policy and green seem to have dropped supplying the of this will include up to two eve- ested in school board public affairs shift strategy. board and public with a breakdown nings for public delegations. If you to regularly visit the board website of reasons for suspension. The report have views on next year’s budget at www.ocdsb.ca, which should have Approval of overall Mutchmor seems geared to topical bullying con- then let me know and / or come as a e-published public meeting agenda PS Project Costs (Class C +/115% cerns however my recollection is that delegation and / or write staff. and associated backgrounder reports estimate) a lot of suspensions in the past were and related staff recommendations The project is already $500K over actually due to ‘resistance to author- Private Memo To Trustees On by the Friday two weeks before the the initially forecast budget of $7M ity’ reasons. I note in this report School Transfers week of the meeting. This allows and the budget assumes $800K the that spec-ed behavioural category I will question why this report for the public to engage and dis- Province has not agreed to give us, students have a very high suspen- is being ‘hidden’ from the public. cuss with their Trustee or come as a yet we will continue to seek. One sion rate. This may be predictable, If some numbers are very low and public delegation or plan on asking a question will be further cost escala- however, the law and also our policy could be identifying specific schools public question at the public meeting. tion or not, risk to our affecting the is supposed to take spec-ed status then a version with higher aggrega- (There used to be one week’s public capital reserves (small and needed for into account in a suspension decision. tions or with low number blackouts notice until I and other Trustees ob- projects everywhere). If parking cost, Are we suspending when we should could be provided. Approved trans- jected.) Trustees can also bring their land acquisition, and related matters be supporting more? fers continue to go down. I wonder own motions to the board, though a can be deferred to discuss another whether we are doing any analysis Trustee needs to be wise about this. time, this matter may yet be a fairly Graduation Rate Report yet on what lies behind these stats: Other important Committee and straightforward matter. I have an I am not sure why we have this why are families applying for trans- board meetings should be similarly advance phone call meeting planned as another report seems scheduled fers (school reputations, bad school web-posted. So, the April 16th meet- with staff. for late June when the public is not catchment definitions, daycare, ing, in brief… paying as much attention. It appears other)? There is not a lot of trans- Report on Role of the Specialized that one report will compare against parency even at a rollup level as to Glebe Community Association Program Committee the provincial average and this one what sorts of requests for transfer we (GCA) delegation re Mutchmor PS One of the several recommenda- will concentrate on showcasing our receive and what sorts are rejected. I addition tions of the final report of an inves- recent limited improvement and great will complain (again) and seek to get The Province has not provided the tigative ad hoc committee on special programs and critiquing grad-rate this on the public meeting agenda. funds to have underground parking education (spec- ed) policy was to tracking. I’m not impressed and did as at Hopewell. In meetings, I have direct staff to bring forward such a some research. Our grad rate has In Camera. been urging that we determine es- report. As the lead co-author of the gone up very slowly, in fact, if com- Left off of this list are some in sential parking needs for the school. ad hoc committee report, I am very pared across school boards, though camera items, which we separately Budget decisions re funding a park- interested in tracking progress on it is classically high for academic discuss before the evening’s public ing solution without paving part of these recommendations. The basic stream students we do not do that meeting, and which I cannot discuss the limited playground may be a concern is that shadowy central staff well by our non-academic stream with you. I can state that I will be separate and future action and I need committees pre-determine the out- students. We are 4 points below the querying why so many seemingly provincial average, and though we public reports seem to be slated for did improve last year, the Province only in camera discussion on the long improved more. I am disappointed range agenda (which I regularly do). that we are not breaking out grad We are looking at a property ‘give- rates by subgroup either as I know away’ I have serious concerns with. other Boards are able to. I will be I may need to advise my colleagues asking for causative explanations on a labour relations impact concern Your neighbourhood and high-level breakouts in prepara- I have. tion for the June report discussion. QUALITY HOME RENOVATION If you have a suggestion or a con- and restoration specialists Updated Financial Forecast cern, then please contact me via [emailprotected] or at 613-323- John Wenuk (Owner), Sandy Hill Construction We are basically swimming in money though this is hard to suss 7803. Meeting and document info “There is no place more important out from the report. Our chronic available at www.ocdsb.ca overcautious forecasting of recent to you and your family than your home.” years seems to continue. 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OCSB TRUSTEE’S REPORT Putting Students First By Kathy Ablett will also mean the school’s address include a formal concert at the NAC, will change from Fourth Avenue to visits to the Parliament, etc. This Corpus Christi Lyon Street. We are currently work- should prove to be a very rewarding As I mentioned in the April edition ing with the City of Ottawa to have time for all! of OSCAR, Full Day Kindergarten the address of the building changed Please note: Immaculata has been will be offered at Corpus Christi this to reflect the new entrance location chosen once again as a Summer coming September. Renovations to on Lyon Street. All of this work is School site. the ground floor of the school will scheduled to be completed by the commence in May, in order to pro- end of August, and we ask for your Catholic Education Week vide improved Kindergarten rooms patience and care during our renova- Catholic Education Week is an special week. for our youngest students. In addi- tion period. opportunity to celebrate our schools’ tion, we will relocate the administra- excellence, faith and community. Budget News tive area from the second floor to the Immaculata High School This is the time to highlight all the The Board anticipates finalizing ground floor through the construction Summerland, B.C., Immaculata’s wonderful educational experiences the budget at the Board Meeting of of a new entranceway and adminis- twin school, will be visiting Ottawa and activities that our schools are June 12th. Please watch the Board tration area to be built in the breeze- from May 12th to the 17th. After already doing! Catholic Education website for further details. way between the two buildings. This spending a week in British Colum- Week begins on Sunday, May 5th and new entry will provide a more secure bia with them, we are very excited ends on Friday, May 10th, 2013. The If, at any time, I can be of assistance and direct ground-floor entry from to welcome them in our community. theme for Education week this year is to you please do not hesitate to call the parking area on Lyon Street into Arts Night will take place during ‘By Our Works We Show Our Faith’. me at 526-9512. the school’s administration area. It their visit, Wednesday, May 15th. Please check with your school for Our schedule during their stay will a list of activities planned for this Urban Christian Outreach: Celebrating 20 Years of Working with the Needy By Jill Wilson Mental Health Centre two afternoons bitter type of loneliness. Success has Who are the poor? They are our a week, where we volunteer our time brought me world idolisation and co-workers, our neighbours, and Who Are We? Urban Christian to teach literacy and math skills, etc. millions of pounds, but it’s prevented our relatives. They are on our street Outreach (Ottawa) Incorporated is in a classroom setting. me from having the one thing we all corners, in our local coffee shops, a registered charitable organization John (not his real name) struggles need: a loving, ongoing relationship.’ perhaps even knocking on our doors. founded in 1993. We are your neigh- with Schizophrenia. When I met One day, I received a call from They walk among us. And, perhaps bours. John, he was living in a park behind a client whose first words were: ‘I they are us. Jesus was poor. When What is our Purpose? The main some bushes. He wasn’t on medi- have a noose around my neck.’ I we reach out to the poor, we come purposes of Urban Christian Out- cation at the time, and would often could think of nothing to say, and so face to face with our fears, face to reach are: to establish contact with forget to eat. Unable to navigate the I called out to God and began to pray face with our egos, face to face with those in the city of Ottawa who are systems himself, we helped John to aloud. As we prayed, God revealed our own brokenness and face to face struggling to survive spiritually, build a support network around him: His love to this broken and lonely with our brothers and sisters, and we physically, or psychologically; and to we accompanied John to medical and man, who was then able to remove are changed. mitigate the effects of urban isolation dental appointments, referred him to the noose from around his neck. Urban Christian Outreach receives on the life of the individual. a lawyer to resolve outstanding legal Through an encounter with our lov- no government funding, but relies Our work is relational. We espe- issues, helped him to secure housing, ing God, our friend now has hope. on the generosity of individuals and cially (but not exclusively) develop and even a part-time job. We need the poor. They have churches. We are available to speak ongoing relationships with those Sarah (not her real name), a single much to teach us. When we inten- to your group or church. For more whose fragilities make it difficult mom, is undergoing chemotherapy. tionally come alongside the poor, information about UCO, please call for them to function in group set- She has suffered so much in her life. whether it is by spending time with us at 613-233-6633, email us at jill@ tings. We seek to be present to their While in foster care as a child, Sarah them, or by taking the time to give uco-ottawa.ca, or visit our website at need, even when there are no appar- was sexually assaulted. She has lived freely of our own resources, we are www.uco-ottawa.ca ent solutions, thereby offering hope, on her own since she was 18. She changed. Suddenly the shopping Please join us as we celebrate 20 respect and dignity to the individual. wants to work but is now unable to. malls, spas and vacations seem less Years of faithful ministry with the We also help in practical ways with We have come alongside Sarah to satisfying. It is in these moments of poor, Saturday, May 11, 2013, 2:00 housing, employment, and by refer- help in practical ways, to encourage true authenticity that we encounter p.m. Dominion Chalmers United ring clients to social, medical, shelter, her, to pray with her, and to share the God and are challenged to examine Church, 335 Cooper St. Ottawa. educational, employment and Chris- hope that we have in Christ. Sarah ourselves and our own brokenness, Guest speakers include Rev. Dr. Al- tian organizations. recently joined a church, and is now to search our hearts and to accept our len Churchill, Rev. Dr. Anthony Bai- Where do we work? Staff engage getting extra support from her new own need for help. The poor are often ley, and Ms. Katrine Barton-Coward. in mobile outreach on the side- church family. humble and able to ask for our help. A reception will follow. walks, and in the coffee shops, parks Many of us suffer from loneliness They fulfill our need to give. Jesus at one point in our lives. Shortly be- said that we ‘will always have the and other communal places of the Southminster United Church fore his death, the very wealthy Fred- poor’ among us. I believe that this city. Our work takes us into drop- -- Special Feasts in May -- die Mercury, lead singer in the rock is so because we need the poor. We in centres, shelters, court houses, group ‘Queen’ said, `You can have need them because it is through them prisons, hospitals, and under bridges where some of our friends live. We everything in the world and still be that we find God, and as a result, also partner with the Royal Ottawa the loneliest man. And that’s the most ourselves.

Area Worship Services Sunnyside Wesleyan Church St Margaret Mary’s Parish May 12th – Mother's Day 58 Grosvenor Avenue (at Sunnyside) 7 Fairbairn (corner of Sunnyside) Sermon: ‘When Our Life Picture Changes’ Sunday Worship Services at 9am & 11am Tuesday Evening at 7PM Music: We Rise Again by Dubinsky Children’s program offered during worship Friday Daytime at 12:15PM May 19th – Pentecost Sunday services. Sunday Mornings at 9:30AM and 11:30PM Sermon: ‘Feeling the Spirit’ Music: If Ye Love me by Tallis, Trinity Anglican Church Southminster United Church Cantique de Jean Racine by Fauré, Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit (trad.) 1230 Bank St (at Cameron Ave) 15 Aylmer Avenue (at Bank & the Canal) Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10am Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Minister: Rev. Dr. Meg Illman White with Church School and Choir Music Director: Mr. Roland Graham (613) 730-6874 • 15 Aylmer Ave Page 26 THE OSCAR l MAY 2013

KALEIDOSCOPE KIDS’ BOOKS Sporting Reads for Spring By Kelly Harrison wide range of sports. From two loves. History buffs will devour vador “Slam” Amaro signs basketball to boarding and Athlete vs. Mathlete, by Robert Sharenow’s The up to be the assistant coach As I write this in mid-April Nascar to the NHL there’s W.C. Mack, explores the Berlin Boxing Club. Set in of his high school’s girls’ we are awaiting the arrival of something for every sports relationship between broth- Nazi-era Berlin, Karl Stern is basketball team. How hard yet another snow storm. Re- fan in here. ers Owen and Russell Evans. looking to escape the taunts can it be to run a few drills ally, Mother Nature? You’re Why don’t any NFL Owen is the jock of the fam- of the bullies at his school and plays? Much harder than making it mighty difficult quarterbacks wear a uniform ily while his brother Russell and prove his worth. When Slam bargained for when the to write about sports books number higher than 19? is the genius. When the bas- Max Schmeling, champion girls’ head coach and the star and not just make them all Why don’t PGA Tour golfers ketball coach recruits Russell boxer and German hero, point guard go missing. With hockey books. However, ever wear shorts? Why are for the team Owen is jealous. makes a deal with Karl’s fa- the girls’ team facing playoff we have some great titles in left-handed pitchers called Can Russell be the brain and ther to give Karl boxing les- elimination Slam has to take the store right now that will southpaws? If you’re lying the jock? Where does that sons Karl seizes the chance over as head coach, solve the fit the bill and we’re very awake at night pondering leave Owen? Can the boys to reinvent himself. Soon mystery of the disappear- excited about an upcoming these and other sports-related put aside their differences? Karl must take on the role of ances and battle some fierce book launch for Kate Jai- questions then the Sports Il- Again, so many questions family protector when Nazi competition for a berth on the met’s newest book, Break lustrated Kids Big Book of and I’m not giving you any violence begins to escalate. Ontario squad. (Ages 10+) Point. Why will help you finally get answers. (Ages 10 to 12) When Max’s fame forces him Speaking of Kate Jaimet, Stats fans will love Scho- a good night’s sleep. And if Graphic novel and soc- to associate with Nazi elites please join us for the launch lastic’s Year in Sports 2013. you think I’m telling you any cer enthusiasts will enjoy Karl begins to wonder where of Kate’s newest book, It’s filled with all kinds of of the answers here you’re Shamini Flint’s Diary of a his mentor’s sympathies re- Break Point. Seventeen statistics and fun facts about going to be mighty disap- Soccer Star. Nine year old ally lie. Can Carl balance his year old Connor Trent can’t the 2011/2012 season and pointed. Marcus Atkinson doesn’t dreams of becoming a boxer believe his luck when he the Olympics (note: why For fiction and sports fans want to play soccer. Nor with his need to keep his lands a summer job at the don’t they call it Year in we have plenty of books in does he want to keep a diary. family out of harm’s way? historic Bytowne Tennis Sports 2012?) and covers a the store that combine your But Marcus’s dad thinks that (Ages 12+) Club (most of us will recog- writing down his goals will One of our very favourite nize the Ottawa Tennis and help Marcus achieve them. books in the store is Swim Lawn Bowling Club along Reverend Andrea’s Farewell When the only goal you’ve the Fly by Don Calame. with a few other local land- ever scored resulted from This is one of the very few marks throughout the book). bumping the ball with your books that I re-read but it While training at the club bottom and scoring on your makes me laugh out loud ev- Connor is pitted against his own net things can only get ery single time I do. Long- rival, Rex Hunter, whom he better, right? Maybe not. time best friends Matt, Sean will battle for a berth in the (Ages 8+) and Coop set themselves National Junior Tournament. Those who enjoyed the a goal every year. This When the club’s fundrais- excitement of the Women’s year’s goal is to see a naked ers are sabotaged Connor International Hockey Cham- girl. No photos, no draw- suspects that someone wants pionships will love Hockey ings – a real, live naked girl. to bankrupt the club and take Girl by Natalie Hyde. Tara And they will do just about over its beautiful (and valu- and her championship girls’ anything to make it hap- able!) waterfront. softball team, the Cartwright pen. But seeing a girl in the Launch details are as fol- Roadrunners, accept a dare buff seems like child’s play lows: to become a contending compared to the other goal Date: Wednesday, May 29 girls’ hockey team. The bet that Matt sets for himself: to Time: 7 - 9 p.m. becomes even more interest- swim the 100 yard butterfly Location: Ottawa Tennis ing when the girls are chal- to impress Kelly West, the and Lawn Bowling Club, 176 lenged to finish higher in the hot new girl. Okay, he can’t Cameron Avenue girls’ league than the Hornets swim a single lap, let alone Refreshments will be finish in their AAA boys’ four, but he’s got the whole served and all are welcome. league standings. When the summer to perfect his tech- Come and meet Kate and girls’ ice time is confiscated nique. Piece of cake, right? have your book signed! to accommodate the boys’ Not so much. (Ages 14+) Now get out and play! tournament the girls launch Ottawa author Kate Jaimet Kaleidoscope Kids’ Books April 14th was the Reverend Andrea Thomas’ last day with a campaign to gain equal deftly combines mysteri- is Ottawa’s only children’s the congregation at Trinity Anglican Church. On May 1st, access to the rinks. Will the ous doings and basketball in bookstore. We’re located just she will take up her duties as curate at the Anglican church town stand behind the girls? Slam Dunk. Looking to pad across the bridge from Old of St. James in Manotick. More than 100 parishioners Can the Roadrunners pull it his resume to win a spot on Ottawa South at 1018 Bank came to wish her well at the final service and the following together in time to save their the Ontario Under 17 men’s Street in the Glebe. Pop in reception. season? (Ages 10+) team sixteen-year-old Sal- for a visit! Doors Open for Music Southminster Concert Series Extended! It is with great excitement that we announce an extension of the immensely successful Lenten noon hour concert series beyond Easter, into May. Several exceptional young musicians have been engaged to perform, including piano prodigy Suren Barry, star operatic tenor Dustin Hiles, harpist Caroline Leonardelli, and soprano Maghan McPhee. Concerts will be on Wednesdays at 12 noon, and continue to be free of charge, and running until the end of May. Mark you calendar and come join us for one or two of these wonderful musical offerings. Details of each program can be found by contacting the director of music through the church office (613) 730-6874 May 1 ‘Romantic Music for Springtime’ - Tracey Stabback & Sonya Sweeney, sopranos May 8 Piano Recital - Andrea Tremblay-Legendre May 15 Schumann: Dichterliebe Op. 48 - Dustin Hiles, tenor; Roland Graham, piano

May 22 Piano Recital - Suren Barry May 29 The Harp and Voice - Maghan McPhee, soprano; Caroline Leonardelli, harp THE OSCAR l MAY 2013 Page 27

ARTS Unscrupulous Developer Threatens Heritage Property In Novel by Old Ottawa South Resident By Paige Raymond member of the Ottawa Tennis PRK: Break Point reads Kovach and Lawn Bowling Club for like a well-matched tennis many years. Did you come game. Do you talk to people up with the idea for Break to develop the characters and A tennis rivalry. A beautiful Point while playing tennis action? girl. A multi-million dollar there? KJ: I admit that I pumped property. A trophy rumoured KJ: Yes. I thought it would the club pro, Peter Sutcliffe, to be worth a fortune. Can be a great setting for a novel, for information, and he also two teenagers stop an unscru- with the clubhouse that dates proofread the manuscript pulous developer from taking from the 1920s, the location for me and corrected errors over their historic tennis club on the banks of the Rideau in the tennis descriptions. I in the heart of Old Ottawa? River and the fact that de- also interviewed Gabriela Find out at the launch of velopers are always sniffing Dabrowski, an Ottawa tennis Old Ottawa East resident around the property, trying to player who is making her Kate Jaimet’s new sports-ad- get a toe-hold there. The club way on the pro circuit, and is venture novel, Break Point. has had financial struggles in currently ranked 289th in the Though the story takes the past, so the idea that an world (for singles) and 129th place at the fictitious “By- underhanded person would (for doubles). As well, I read towne Tennis Club,” Old try to swoop in and take over Andre Agassi’s autobiogra- Ottawa South residents will it through illegal means was phy, Open, which is full of recognize many aspects of an evident plotline. riveting descriptions of the the setting, including the PRK: I get confused about tennis matches. Rideau Canal bike path scoring in tennis. Can you PRK: Teenagers often get a Author Kate Jaimet with a racquet and her new book. and the idyllic banks of the please explain what a Break bad rap, though the majority Rideau River. As well, the Photo by Tom Afoldi Point is? Why was it the best are great kids. Two teenag- theme of development vs. that third category. I would, they play tennis, and where title for your fifth novel? ers in Break Point -- Connor heritage conservation will however, like to mention that they feel that they belong. KJ: In tennis, the person Trent, the sixteen-year-old resonate with residents of there are some fairly villain- In a way, it’s a place they who’s serving has an advan- budding tennis player who this and other older neigh- ous characters, too. It’s not call home. But it’s deeply in tage over his or her oppo- works at the club and thinks bourhoods. Aimed at youth all rainbows and sunshine! debt and therefore vulner- nent, because a powerful tennis is his ticket to fame aged 10 to 17, Break Point PRK: The characters are able to the subterfuges of the serve is a great way to score and fortune, and Mad- is a fast-paced adventure for involved in the main conflict people who want to take it points. That’s why the serve havi (Maddy) Sharma, the readers of all ages. of development vs. heritage over. When I was coming up alternates every game in a daughter of the tennis club’s The book launch is open conservation scenarios in with the idea for this book, tennis match. But sometimes general manager, and is a to all, and will take place at this book -- both Maddy the sub-prime mortgage the opponent overcomes top-ranked junior player in the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn and Connor work together crisis was in full swing in the that disadvantage, and wins the province -- really work Bowling Club, 176 Cameron against developers who want U.S.. So the idea of ordinary a game against the server. hard to solve problems. Why Ave., on Wednesday May 29 to destroy the historical people losing their homes “Break point” is the final is it important for kids to at 7 p.m. It will feature free tennis club, whereas Con- due to the greedy machina- point in a such a game, where read about great role models? appetizers, a reading, and nor’s Mom wants to save tions of bankers and stock- if the opponent scores, he or KJ: Well, you can spend a chance to meet the au- an important tree. These are brokers was very much in the she will overcome the server your teenage years reading thor and buy a signed copy, certainly conflicts many resi- Zeitgeist. and win the game. If the op- about vampires. Or there’s thanks to booksellers Kalei- dents in Old Ottawa South As to Connor’s mom and ponent wins, he or she is then the screwed-up, drug-addled, doscope Kids Books. can relate to. Why did you the tree, she’s basically a “up a break.” teen-prostitute genre. Or Paige Raymond Kovach pick this type of conflict for crunchy-granola person, a I liked the title Break Point, you can go for something (RPK) caught up with Kate the characters? character that we’re all famil- because it has resonances that’s about decent people (KJ) prior to her book launch KJ: For Maddy and Con- iar with! The subplot of the outside of tennis. It alludes to trying to make their way in to ask her a few questions nor, the heritage conservation tree parallels and intertwines characters and situations that the contemporary world and about the novel: aspect is actually secondary. with the main plot, but I are “at the breaking point,” the human struggles that we They want to save the club, won’t give away any more which is the case with many all face, teenagers included. PRK: You’ve also been a because it’s the place where than that! of the people in the novel. My books really fall into

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FITNESS TENNIS: The Perfect Activity for Your Children? By Ingrid Reichenbach run workshops on progressive tennis Carleton, where for $295 your child Some specific questions worth ask- and deliver the Tennis Canada Instruc- will get 3-4 hours of tennis taught by Tennis is a “life” sport that can be ing include the following: tor Level 1 course every year, which certified instructors, a cafeteria lunch, played by anyone who can hold a What is the camp director’s back- trains instructors in progressive tennis a free swim in their Olympic-sized racket, including wheelchair play- ground and how long has the director or “Kids Tennis” as Tennis Canada swimming pool, a variety of other ers. One could potentially play tennis run this camp? Tennis Canada (www. now likes to call it.” “Kids tennis” sporting activities in conjunction with from the ages of 4-94. Imagine play- tenniscanada.com) provides certifica- is also well-established at the OAC, Carleton’s Sports Camp program, ing any other sport over that period of tion to individuals within the tennis Carleton and Rideau. It will be a new and a camp T-shirt. The OAC @$285 time. All one needs is a racquet, a ball, industry to ensure the highest quality addition to the OTLBC camp this year. (before May 15) offers 3-4 hours of a court with a net, and an opponent. In instruction for all players. The entry What is the camper-counselor ratio? tennis instruction by certified staff, a fact, if you don’t have a tennis partner level certification is “instructor”, fol- The lower the ratio, the more individ- free swim in their heated salt water you can always practise your skills by lowed by “Club Pro 1”, “Coach 2” or ual attention your child will receive. indoor or outdoor pools, exposure to hitting a tennis ball against a wall! “Club Pro 2”, etc. For example, Tony Ratios ranged from 5:1 (OAC) to 8:1 a variety of other games and sports, a We are extremely lucky to have Milo (Carleton) has his “Coach 2” (OTLBC). At the Rideau, Carleton pizza lunch on Friday, a camp sou- several public courts in our neighbour- Certification, has been teaching for and St.James, the ratio varies by venir and an end-of-week progress hood (or close by) including those at 15 years and has run the tennis camp age group, so it’s a good question to report. The OTLBC camp @$270 in- Windsor Park, Brantwood Park and for four years. Zhenya Kondratovski clarify. cludes 3 hours of tennis, lunch, a free Chamberlain Park. We also have three (Rideau) has over 20 years of teaching Who runs the on-court sessions and swim, and a variety of outdoor sports year-round tennis centers convenient experience, a B.A. in Coaching and what are their qualifications? With the and activities including beach volley- to Old Ottawa South: the Carleton Physical Education, an M.A. in Sport exception of the OTLBC, the tennis ball; however, if you require before/ Tennis Center, the Ottawa Athletic Sociology and has been camp direc- camps require at least the “instruc- after care, there is an extra charge. The Club (OAC) and the Rideau Tennis tor for 16 years. John Wins-Purdy (St. tor” level of certification for all staff Rideau camp @$265 includes 3 hours Club, and two seasonal clubs: the James) has 10+ years teaching experi- running the on-court sessions - and the of tennis taught by certified instruc- St. James Tennis Club and the Ot- ence, a “Club Pro 1” certification and certification level of some of the staff tors, a variety of sports/activities and tawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club has been camp director for five years. may be even higher. For example, the a free swim. It does not include lunch, (OTLBC). Leah Mildon (OAC) is a certified fit- OAC states in their summer camps but has a lunch bag program for $37/ Perhaps this is the summer to sign ness instructor and has been the camp brochure that on-court sessions are run week. The “best budget camp” is St. your child up for a week or more of director for 10 years. The OTLBC by “full-time teaching professionals” James where for $225 your child will tennis camp. It’s never too late to tends to hire a new camp director each with “high levels of certification”. get 4 hours of tennis/day taught by begin playing tennis, but as with most year and has selected Jennifer Wil- What percentage of counselors Tennis Canada certified staff, rounded things, there’s nothing like learning liams for this summer. For the previ- return each year? According to the out by a variety of low-organized when you are young. If your child has ous two summers, Jennifer was a ten- American Camp Association, the aver- sports and activities. St. James also participated in a tennis camp previ- nis pro at the Kingston Tennis Club. age return rate for counselors is 40 to offers a half-day tennis camp @$135 ously, perhaps it’s the summer to see For what ages is the camp offered? 60 percent. Having some consistency which includes 2 hours of tennis. what another club has to offer. St. James and Rideau offer specific of staff from year to year allows for I hope this summary helps you to tennis camps tailored to children training/mentoring of new counselors choose the right tennis camp for your Choosing the Best Camp for Your younger than 6, but for the most part, by returning counselors, ensures that child, and remember, don’t be afraid Child the camps are aimed at children 6-7 to there are counselors familiar with the to ask questions. Whichever camp you In order to help parents choose the 13-14 years old. Programs for older camp philosophy and structure, and decide upon, you can’t go wrong with best recreational tennis camp for their and/or more competitive juniors are helps instill a sense of community; playing tennis! child I have compiled information on not the focus of this article. plus, it’s always nice for returning the five tennis camps most convenient How many hours of tennis per day? campers to see some familiar faces to our neighbourhood. I have done All five camps include at least 3 hours among the staff! The OAC (70-80%) this through a combination of perus- of court time; St. James (4 hours), and St.James Tennis Club (95%) have To register: ing websites, communicating directly Carleton (3-4 hours) and the OAC very high return rates, while Carleton OAC (Ottawa Athletic Club): 613-523- with camp directors (if available) and (3-4 hours) offer a bit more, depend- (50%) is well within the average. The 1540 or www.ottawaathleticclub.com drawing on personal experience. I ing on age group. OTLBC (0-15%) has a very low return St. James Tennis Club: register through have listed some of the more elusive Is “progressive tennis” offered? rate of counselors from year to year. Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group information in a table. As a disclaim- Progressive tennis uses a systematic What happens when the weather is (GNAG), 613-233-8713 or www.GNAG. er, I am a member of the OTLBC and progression of court sizes, balls, and bad? This is definitely a worthwhile com the OAC and this past winter I played racquets, to scale the game down to an question to ask before making a deci- OTLBC (Ottawa Tennis and Lawn at the Carleton Tennis Center. Over appropriate level for 5-10 year olds. It sion! Carleton and the OAC are clear Bowling Club), 613-730-7207 or www. the years, my son has participated in allows young players to learn and play winners if you happen to be unlucky otlbc.com tennis programs at the OAC, St. James the game more quickly, efficiently and pick a rainy week for camp. They Carleton University, 613-520-4480 or Tennis Club, the OTLBC and Car- and successfully. According to John both have indoor courts and swim- http://athletics.carleton.ca/camps/ leton. The information in this article is Wins-Purdy, “St. James is a pioneer in ming pools. Rideau Tennis Club, 613-736-6224 or accurate to the best of my knowledge. progressive tennis in Ottawa…I also Cost? 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NOTES FROM THE GARDEN CLUB Pruning – to Cut or Not to Cut By Colin Ashford containing extensive and invaluable in Canada (Explorer, Parkland, and a lateral branch to grow vertically up tips on pruning. Artists) tend to be more winter hardy a stake. The members of the Old Ottawa He went on to enumerate the than those developed elsewhere (hy- Peter finished the evening by field- South Garden club were fortunate to reason for pruning: to remove suck- brid tea and floribunda). They can be ing a number of questions from the have Peter Knippel of Peter Knip- ers; to enhance the health of plants protected from damaging freeze-thaw audience on a wide range of garden- pel Nursery (www.knippelnursery. (for example to remove crossing or winter cycles by heavy mulching ing subjects including pest control, com) to help with the vexing ques- weak shoots and to remove dead or, if necessary, burying. Roses are fungus control, and material for tions of when, where, and how to and diseased branches); to improve generally pruned in early spring and mulching. prune. Peter completed a three-year appearance; and to promote vigor- lightly in the fall. The next meeting of the Old Ot- apprenticeship in horticulture in West ous new growth. Suckers on fruit Peter next addressed the question tawa South Garden Club will be on Germany and worked in Frankfurt trees and roses should be removed at of timing. As a general rule, plants Tuesday 14 May 2013 at 7.00 p.m. and Sweden before immigrating to their source as they rob the plant of that flower on the previous season’s at the Old Ottawa South Community Canada. Peter was accompanied nutrients. Peter explained in detail growth (rhododendrons, lilacs, spi- Centre (The Firehall), 260 Sunny- by Joan Johnston, his partner in how to cut partway along a stem: just reas) should be pruned after flower- side Avenue, when Master Gardener the nursery who helped in answer- above a lateral bud and at an angle ing in the spring whereas plants that Kelly Noel will introduce us to the ing some of the questions from the of about 30°. When cutting a stem flower on the current season’s growth great variety of form and colour of members. from the trunk, do not remove the should be pruned early in the spring daylilies. She will discuss: what’s Peter started by introducing some branch collar—it is essential for heal- before growth begins. Fruit-bearing new; how to become a backyard of the pruning tools he had brought ing. Also when removing diseased trees should be thinned out in mid- hybridizer; where to order; and where with him: a pruning saw, a pruning material, Peter noted the need to winter when the tree is dormant. to get more information. The Gar- knife, bypass hand secateurs (which disinfect cutting tools between cuts Formal hedges of privet or barberry den Club will be holding its annual he prefers to anvil secateurs), long- (he recommended using a solution need regular clipping to retain their perennial plant exchange and sale reach secateurs, and garden shears. of bleach and water) and the need to shape but informal hedges need only on Saturday May 11th. Bring your He noted the need for sharp tools in burn or remove the diseased cuttings occasional pruning to avoid their potted and labeled perennial plants order to make clean, precise cuts that from the site. becoming overgrown and straggly. to the shelter near the childrens’ play promote the healing process. Peter Peter touched on over-wintering Peter also described how to repair a area at Brewer Park. Set up from also handed out a number of sheets roses: roses that have been developed tree that has lost its leader by training 9:15 am; exchange at 10:00 am.

Coming Up, Season Two, at Brewer Park Community Garden! By Alison Kemp will be getting a plot, thanks to the 11-12 at Brewer Garden – located learn not only about the basics of Ontario Trillium Foundation, Just between Brewer Pool and Westboro growing organic vegetables locally, There are big plans for the garden Food Ottawa through the Community Academy), and we’d love to have but also about how the biodome this coming season, and we want Garden Development Fund, and the your help. structure works, the benefits of to give you a taste of the action to City of Ottawa, which have provided This summer, the Children’s Gar- companion planting, and the pur- come! This year, we’ve got plans to us with enough funding to build 35 den will be quite active with children pose of using aquaculture (we will grow even bigger. We are planning to more garden boxes! Those garden discovering the wonders of growing be growing fish in the biodome) build more garden boxes, to construct boxes, which are used for personal their own food. We will be partnering in growing food.We hope you will a Biodome Garden, a garden shed, plots, the children’s garden and dona- with Westboro Academy, Capital Day come on down, bring your kids, your and to expand on our Children’s Gar- tions plots, will double the size of our Care, Nathalie’s Home Day Care, grandparents, your friends, your dog, den and Donations Plots program- current garden and will more or less Astolot Educational Centre, and the and/or your favorite book and spend ming. complete the growth our garden, as Great River School. some time at the garden this summer. This spring, we had over 45 local originally planned. Also for the children, we have Also, stay tuned! We will be organiz- Old Ottawa South residents, stu- In case you are interested, we are a sand box (located in the shade, ing picnic evenings and other social dents, and families apply for garden looking for volunteers to assist with beneath a tree), and we are planning events at the garden (details to come, boxes – up from 18 plot gardeners the construction of garden boxes to put in a swing set. We also have and will be posted on our website). last year. Most of those applicants on our build weekend events (the bird feeders set up for folks to watch We have many opportunities to get weekends of May 4-5, and May and listen to the birds, and for the involved with garden building and birds to watch and listen to us (and maintenance activities, the Biodome hopefully to eat some of the insects Project, donations plot volunteer that may enjoy munching on our gardeners, social events planning, plants). Our donations plots program garden programming, and more! We will be partnering again this year are also hoping to hire two summer with the St. Margaret Mary’s Church students to help with the design, “In From the Cold” Program, and building, and maintenance of the gar- new this year, we will be partnering den plots, the biodome garden, and a with Centretown Community Health garden shed; as well as to provide us Centre, and South-East Ottawa Com- with horticultural advice. munity Health Centre which have If you’d like to get involved, or for found families that will benefit from more information, you can telephone our garden. us locally at 343-883-7967, or email We have also been approved for us at [emailprotected] . You funding from the Ottawa Better can also find news and updates on Neighbourhoods Program for a pilot our website: http://brewerparkcom- project to develop a biodome garden munitygarden.weebly.com/, and we – the first of it’s kind in Ottawa! Like are also on Facebook and Twitter. a greenhouse, the biodome would give us an extended growing season, as well as serve as a demonstration, education and research station, for gardeners, community members, and local schools. This project will offer the public unique hands-on opportunities to THE OSCAR l MAY 2013 Page 31

BACKYARD NATURALIST Making Peace With Dandelions By Linda Burr springing up in abundance in their gardens. Once intro- of our colonists are ac- our parks and lawns. If we duced to North America, it quainted with the many Dandelions may seem worth- really want to live without wasted no time occupying uses to which this neglected less and annoying, but some poisoning ourselves or the every bit of dirt it could sink but valuable plant may be its roots into. Dandelions applied. I will point out can now be found growing a few which have come almost everywhere in Canada under my own observation, and the US – a highly suc- convinced as I am that the cessful pioneer, at least from time will come when this the dandelion’s perspective. hardy weed, with its golden pioneers’ struggle for surviv- Dandelions were brought flowers and curious seed ves- al. Or the fact that the darn to North America from Eu- sels, which form a constant things spread so easily and rope because they were used plaything to the little children abundantly. In any case, we as both food and medicine. rolling about and luxuriat- have come to scorn as ugly You can still sometimes find ing among the grass in the something that was once con- dandelion greens for sale sunny month of May, will be sidered useful and beautiful. Bee on a dandelion. Photo by Steffen Banhardt. in market stalls. Ground-up transplanted into our gardens There can be no doubt that roots were dried as a kind of and tended with care.” April showers will bring May desperate bees would beg planet, we may need to get coffee substitute in pioneer Sadly, the time never came dandelions. Will we ever – in to differ. In spring when used to this. Can we make days. Dandelion beer was when dandelions were that the spirit of Susanna Moodie few other flowers are yet in peace with dandelions? alleged to be equal to any much appreciated. Already – really come to appreciate bloom, dandelions provide a It’s hard to believe that the beer sold back in jolly old by Moodie’s time, people them? much-needed source of pol- lowly dandelion was once a England. considered them to be weeds, len. Certainly the bees must highly valued survival staple Canadian pioneer Su- and this attitude continues Linda Burr lives in Old Ot- be celebrating the fact that of early Europeans in this sanna Moodie’s 1852 classic, to the present day. Perhaps it tawa South and is a biologist the City has (wisely) banned country. So much so, in fact, Roughing it in the Bush, has to do with our modern- and avid backyard naturalist. the use of cosmetic herbi- that they brought it here on has nothing but praise for day quest for the perfect cides, and dandelions are purpose and planted it in the lowly dandelion: “Few lawn, in contrast with the Ottawa Book Launch for Jack Layton: Art in Action By Colin Morton The 300-page book, Jack Layton: Penn Kemp, a poet and relative of information about the launch, or to be Art in Action, brings together poems, Jack’s who is known to many in Otta- sure you get your copy of the book, A collection of tributes to the late letters, illustrations, interviews and wa from the readings and workshops contact Quattro Books, info@quat- NDP leader Jack Layton, just pub- conversations from dozens of Jack’s she has given here over the years. For trobooks.ca, 647-449-9287. lished by Toronto’s Quattro Books, friends, colleagues, acquaintances will be launched in Ottawa on and admirers. Some worked with him Wednesday, May 29, 5:30- 7:30 pm, for many years, others met him only at Brixton’s Pub, 210 Sparks Street. once but were moved by his spirit Jack Layton was well-known, and his example. Included in the of course, for his political action, book are reminiscences from several especially his heroic efforts, despite Ottawa residents, including Old Ot- illness, in leading his party to Official tawa South poet Susan McMaster, Opposition status in the last federal who appreciated the interest Layton election. This new book, however, took in the Poets for Peace project Fatia IS BACK!

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FINANCIAL PLANNING Give Your Portfolio a “Spring Cleaning” By Bob Jamieson to take advantage of opportunities that Prepare for turbulent weather. As you tree trimmer. Similarly, when you decide may prove more valuable to you. know, springtime can bring heavy rains, to “tidy up” your portfolio, you’ll need Springtime is almost here. If you’re Consolidate. Over the years, you may hail, strong winds and other threats to some assistance from a financial profes- like many people, the arrival of spring have accumulated multiple versions of your home. As part of your overall spring sional — someone who can study your means it’s time to spruce up your home. common household items — brooms, cleaning, you may want to check the current mix of investments and recom- But why stop there? This year, consider mops, hammers — which pop up mys- condition of your roof, clear branches mend changes, as needed, to help ensure applying some of those same spring- teriously in various parts of your home. away from your house, clean your gutters your holdings are suitable for your risk cleaning techniques to your investment You might find it more efficient, and and downspouts, and take other steps to tolerance, time horizon and short- and portfolio. even less expensive, if you consolidated protect your property from the ravages long-term goals. all these things in one centralized loca- of Mother Nature. And just as you need Spring cleaning can reinvigorate your Here are some ideas you may want to tion. As an investor, you also might find to safeguard your home, you’ll want to home and your overall outlook. And by put to work: that consolidation can offer you some protect the lifestyles of those who live tidying up your investment portfolio, and Get rid of clutter. You probably don’t benefits. Do you have one Registered in that home — namely, you and your your insurance, you can help gain some have to look too far around your home to Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with family. You can help accomplish this by of that same optimism — for your future. find things that are broken or simply no one financial services provider and a reviewing your life, disability, and long- longer useful to you. If you poke around second RRSP with another, or a third? term care insurance to make sure it’s still If you would like guidance on planning your portfolio, you might make simi- Have you scattered investments here, sufficient for your needs. and optimizing your portfolio, please lar discoveries: an investment that has there and everywhere? By consolidating Get professional help. You may find give me a call at 613-526-3030. chronically underperformed, duplicates all these accounts in one place, you can that you can’t do all your spring cleaning Edward Jones: Member – Canadian another investment or met your needs in cut down on paperwork, reduce fees and, by yourself. For example, if your carpets Investor Protection Fund. the past but is less relevant to your cur- most importantly, unite your investment and rugs are heavily soiled, you may rent situation and goals. Once you iden- dollars so that it’s easier for you to see need to call in a professional cleaner. tify these types of investments, you may what you have and then follow a single, Or if your tree branches have grown out decide to sell them and use the proceeds coherent investment strategy. of control, you might need to bring in a

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Carleton was pleased to host its Another exciting development conclusion of the pilot, the Institute but also as a centre for ESL training. second annual Community Engage- on campus includes the news that is expected to commence full opera- A study-abroad component is also ment event on April 12. Dozens of Carleton’s School of Linguistics and tion in 2014-2015. The ultimate goal being considered once the institute is community partners were involved Language Studies (SLaLS), along of the institute is to provide students launched in 2014. in showcasing their connections to with the Department of French, are with residential accommodation and the university. The event was kicked launching a pilot program of the language study along with cultural Carleton Corner is written by Car- off with a keynote speech by Da- Summer Institute of Language and programming. The residential model, leton University’s Department of vid Schindler from the University Culture in 2013. based on similar centres in the United University Communications. As your of Alberta. Dr. Schindler spoke on The pilot program will run from States, makes the program unique in community university, Carleton hosts Protecting the Athabasca River from May until June this year, and will Canada. many exciting events of interest to Oil Sands Development to a capacity offer a dozen intensive language in- Prof. Jeff Sahadeo, director of the Ottawa South. For more information crowd. struction programs alongside cultural Institute of European, Russian and about upcoming events, please go to Meanwhile, on April 10, Car- events, including film festivals, food Eurasian Studies, will assume the carleton.ca/events. leton University President Roseann demonstrations, dance troupes and role of project co-ordinator, while O’Reilly Runte and Central China more. Languages included in the pi- SLaLS Director Randall Gess and Normal University President Yang lot will be American Sign Language, Institute for African Studies Director Zongkai signed a memorandum of Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, German, Blair Rutherford will provide support understanding (MOU) as part of a Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portu- for language training and cultural collaboration agreement between guese, Swahili, Russian and Spanish. consulting respectively. the two universities. President Runte The institute will also offer non- The institute should be of interest said the collaboration comes at a time credit courses in Spanish, Japanese, to students at Carleton and beyond, when global solutions are required Hebrew and Chinese as low-cost especially those in program streams to resolve issues of the environment alternatives for people who do not with an international focus. As well, and the economy for example. All need a university credit. Sahadeo envisions the institute as a nations, including Canada and China, The project is funded by Carleton destination not only for anglophones must work together. Innovation Forum grant. After the wishing to learn another language,

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CARLETON SPORTS Not Always a Powerhouse: The Origins of Carleton’s Men’s Basketball By Joe Scanlon “We used to play at Lansdowne In the fall of 1942 – in the darkest Park with boards over the ice. The days of the Second World War – a wooden floor was laid down in new educational institution opened in sections, four foot by eight foot. Ottawa – Carleton College. It was terrible to try and dribble As soon as classes started, some or do anything. There was never students organized a sports’ associa- a shower at the Coliseum. We just tion. Those sports included a weekly changed and went home and had a bowling league, an unsuccessful bath.” attempt to start regular swimming opportunities and the beginning of The current coach, Dave Smart men’s basketball. is starting his 15th season with the Today, Carleton is the dominant team; in the early years there was a team in university men’s basketball constant turnover. in Canada having won nine of the last The first coach, Merrick Band, was 11 Canadian Interuniversity Sport a teacher at Glebe. (CIS) championships and three in a The second coach – also for one row. year – was Louis P. Bonnenfant. It did not happen overnight. Although he was from Ottawa, Bon- That first year – 1942-43 – the Col- nenfant had gone to university in lege yearbook reports: the USA and served in the US Army during the Second World War. But he “The sports association was had come back to Ottawa to work at faced with many difficulties... the Y and later became executive di- Team sports were out of the ques- rector of the combined YM-YWCA. tion, although a basketball team Next came Wib Nixon the first of was assembled and functioned for four Ottawa Rough Rider football two or three meetings.” players to coach the Ravens. (The others were Bill Stockman and Ted Carleton Basketball players in action, dated 1962. Since there is no record of games Edwards and – some years later – being played, it appears the basket- Bob O’Billovich.) Photo from Carleton University Library, Heritage Photograph Collection ball enthusiasts got together but did Nixon stayed two years and in his not actually play. second year, Carleton was finally It wasn’t until autumn 1945 that formally admitted to the Canadian In- was Bill Extence at 6’2”. But it wasn’t until Smart took over a Carleton team actually played a tercollegiate Athletic Union (CIAU) Players in Southern Ontario espe- 14 seasons ago that the men’s team game. On Saturday, December 8, and was eligible to play competitive cially from the Windsor area could started not only going to the Cana- 1945, Carleton defeated Barrett games against other university teams. watch US university games on televi- dian university championships but Sailors 37-35 in the city intermedi- Carleton basketball teams have par- sion and see what the players were winning when they got there. ate league. Carleton won 11 of its 15 ticipated in one university league or doing. Those living in Ottawa could Because the College had no athlet- starts and finished the season in a first another ever since. not. A former player remembers the ics department, Chemistry Professor place tie. Carleton’s first university league disadvantage Carleton had: Holmes did the chores that later fell The original Carleton teams was called the Intermediate Intercol- to athletics staff. were outfitted in red jerseys with legiate Basketball League (IIBL) “We never had television. The a big white C on the front – and and its schedule called for Carleton only reason we never did a jump “Holmes was always there,” a acquired the name Cardinals, prob- to play one game each against teams shot in those days is that we never former player reminisces, “He was ably because of the colour and the like Loyola, Sir George, Bishop’s had television. No one ever trav- Mr. Sport at Carleton. He managed C. In time, the Cardinals became the and McDonald College. The team elled unless you had money. The the team. He made all the arrange- second or junior varsity team. The was now known as the Ravens. (Sir Windsor players were across the ments for road trips. He came on varsity or senior team became known George and Loyola later joined to river from Detroit so they were on every road trip and to every game. as the Ravens, presumably because become Concordia.) the cutting edge. Once television He was just a wonderful guy and its uniforms were black. Nixon had another interest in life came in we didn’t need those guys totally supportive. I came from a While basketball remained a Car- besides basketball – politics. But his to come and show us what to do, high school where there was noth- leton sport from then on it would be basketball teams did better than his we got it from television.” ing like that and suddenly there 17 years before Carleton acquired its electioneering. He ran as a Conserva- was a guy like Jim Holmes.” own gym. Games were played at the tive candidate for Parliament in the Gradually, a few players started to High School of Commerce, Ottawa 1957 and 1958 general elections and experiment. Don McKay, who played If Holmes wasn’t available to Tech, the YMCA (then at Laurier and in a 1959 by-election – and lost all in 1948-49, had seen a one-handed drive, the team had to find someone Metcalfe) at Fisher Park and, quite three times. shot somewhere and he used to try it with a car. The family of Rodger Lee often, at the Coliseum at Lansdowne The following year – 1950-51 – in games. John Maguire who played ran a Supertest Station at the corner Park. Nixon was replaced by Rough Rider two years later had seen McKay do of Bank St. and Holmwood Ave. in The games at the Lansdowne Park Bill Stockman who – one year later it and thought he would try it too; the Glebe and also ran a taxi service. attracted crowds of 500 to 1,000 – was replaced by still another Rough so he also shot one-handed. But the While he was at Carleton, Lee drove partly because it was the best bas- Rider, Ted Edwards. other players including the team’s top one of his family’s taxis and had the ketball in Ottawa at that time, and Even in Stockman’s time, the ap- scorer Warren Fallis stuck to the two- use of a seven-seater 1940 Plym- because Carleton played against proach was primitive compared to handed set shot. outh in which nine persons could be teams with Rough Rider football today. At practices the players rarely Edwards, too, lasted only a year squeezed in. He used it to drive the stars such as Howie “Touchdown” scrimmaged and did not learn any but he was replaced by Norm Fenn team to Kingston. The others were Turner, Bob Simpson, Avatus Stone plays. who would start the process of turn- pleased to have him driving because and the coach of the Ottawa Tro- Today except for some point ing Carleton men’s basketball into he was an experienced driver and jans, Wally Masters. The teams were guards, basketball players are usu- a powerhouse. By the time Fenn because he didn’t drink. It seems sponsored by firms like the Barrett ally at least six feet often much taller. stepped down, his teams had started possible the fact Lee had that vehicle Lumber Company, Shaffer’s Men’s Carleton’s latest recruit is seven feet to win league championships – there was the reason he got to play in that Wear and the Cameron Highlanders. tall. In the early days, one Lisgar were no Nationals when Fenn took game. Although he had played for Later, there was a team sponsored by graduate, Sid Addelman at 6’4” tow- over his coach. And Fenn’s succes- Lou Bonnenfant his play did not Joe Feller’s men’s wear. One former ered over most of his teammates: the sor, Ernie Zoppa took Carleton to the impress Nixon. player remembers: only other player taller than six feet Nationals three times in four seasons. Page 36 THE OSCAR l MAY 2013

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Our emphasis will young people, how you how to lose weight and how and have a say in which be on developing works- manage your money now to be healthy, and yet as a Children’s Programs programs, activities and in-progress for publication. can influence whether you population we are getting services will be offered to The workshop will provide achieve your goals for the bigger and unhealthier. Babytime youth and also help plan and writers with encouragement future. Jean-François Simard, Though there isn’t a magic For babies and their parents implement them. Ages 14-18. and constructive criticism Mutual Fund Representative diet or pill, we need to or caregiver with stories, To join, stop by the branch. from their peers. Author/ and Financial Security discuss a more sustainable rhymes, songs and games. Look for Teen Programs Facilitator: Michael Advisor, will provide an way of losing weight. Dr. 0-18 months. Drop In. presented by Teens: such as F. 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Canadians in Conversation be hosted by Benny Beattie, from the ties that still bind Thursday, June 27, 6:30 pm Session 3: May 6-27 Informal chats with the author of the recently the two communities to face (90 min.) purpose of developing, published Questions, Quizzes the consequences of rapid Storytime (bi-lingual) in conversation together, and Quotations. Registration. social and environmental Adult Book Clubs Stories, rhymes and songs for an appreciation of the Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 pm (60 change. Registration. preschoolers and a parent or implications of new findings min.) Thursday, May 30, 6:30 pm Cercle de lecture caregiver. Ages 3-6. Drop In. about the human condition (90 min.) 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But if you’re ready Come to a free information stimulating discussions on Children’s Book Clubs include ecology, human to take on more knowledge session at the library with selected titles in a friendly Mother-Daughter Book Club development, poverty, and responsibility for your Diem Nguyen, Associate and relaxed atmosphere. Ages 7-9 economics and politics. financial future, join us to with Kelly Santini, LLP. Registration. A place for girls and the Registration. learn from Les Kom, Wealth Registration. Last Friday of the month, special women in their lives Tuesdays, 7:00 (90 min.): Advisor with BMO Nesbitt Thursday, June 6, 6:30 pm 2:00 pm (60 min.): May 31 to share books. Registration. January 8-June 25 Burns, how you can assess, (90 min.) Mondays, 7:00 p.m. (60 Wednesdays, 2:00 (120 then manage, your future Second Friday Adult Book min.): May 6 min.): January 9-June 26 Lifestyle Security. Learn How the Internet Works... 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SUNNYSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY the Goethe Institute, the European authors and their min.): Coming This Summer! reading selections on the Romanian Cultural Institute, works. A book title from May 15: The Darling of theme of travel, while the Instituto Camoes of an EU country is selected Khandahar by Felicia Mihali Go! Bon Voyage! the 2013 helping them develop reading Portugal and the Embassy for discussion each month. June 19: TBD TD Summer Reading Club skills. of the Republic of Poland. Registration. (SRC)! The SRC provides The EBC aims to promote Wednesdays, 6:00 pm (120 young people with numerous

The Cat and the Bird by Geraldine Elschner, Illustrated by Peggy Nille Reviewed by Hélène Merritt cage” bemoans the cat. “It was The cat, once free follows the bird There is a reproduction of Paul Children’s Librarian locked up tight the key turned around from rooftops, and dances for joy Klee’s Cat and Bird at the very end twice”. The cat looks longingly in the moonlight; grateful, the cat of the book and the end papers at the through the bars of his cage “The thanks the bird and promises never back are a quick question and answer Inspired by the Paul Klee paintng by garden outside was so wonderfully to forget him. about the artist and this particular the same title, Geraldine Elschner beautiful!” The cat wants to hunt the The illustrations are bright and piece of art. has come up with a lovely tale of a bird but then realizes he envies the bold, following Klee’s geometric A delightful romp through colour cat who is held captive behind bars bird’s freedom and asks for help and lines and lively colours. and form, sure to amuse and inform and of the small bird who comes and the bird “without a moment’s hesita- Both the author and illustrator have 7-12 year olds and their parents. frees him. tion you began to peck away the bars created a tribute to Klee that is at (Grandparents too!) “My perfect house was a gilded of my cage”. once joyful and respectful.

AROUND TOWN Belmont Avenue Street or Andrea Lebel (613) 795- South Plant and Bake Sale May more information call 613- Sale. Saturday June 8. Rain 2144 Registration: on line or Are you breast-feeding your 11, 2013 - 9a.m.-11 a.m. 233-6633, email us at jill@ Date Sunday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in person June 1st at 9AM baby? Are you pregnant and St Stephen’s Presbyterian uco-ottawa.ca, or visit our (unless it all gets sold by planning to breast-feed? Church, 579 Parkdale website at www.uco-ottawa. Noon). Along Belmont Ave. Fair Trade Ottawa A La Leche League meeting Avenue (corner of Sherwood ca on both sides of Riverdale. Équitable will host its is a relaxed, supportive Drive) We will be selling Next to the Porch Sale, this is second annual wine- and non-judgmental place a wide variety of plants - Friends of the Farm Trip to the biggest Street Sale in Old and-cheese fundraiser on where you can meet breast- perennials, flowers, herbs Mont Tremblant July 12 Ottawa South. From furniture Saturday, May 11 at 7 pm feeding women, ask specific annual seedlings, and The Friends of the Farm are to toys to clothes and tools, at the Cube Gallery at 1285 questions about breast- providing advice on how to going to the Laurentians we’ll have it all. Hope to see Wellington Street West. feeding and learn more grow them, as well as lots of for one day in July! Mont you there! Tickets are $30 and can be about breast-feeding from baked treats. Tremblant and summer purchased online. Keynote accredited leaders. activities await, and a visit By the Book, a used speakers - Paul Dewar, Meetings every second Travel Talk on East Africa to a popular garden in bookstore and cafe operated MP for Ottawa Centre, and Tuesday of the month from as well as South Africa Ripon. 613-230-3276. Tour by the Friends of the Ottawa Jennifer Williams, president 7:00 to 8:30 PM at 36 Glen Thursday, May 2nd at our organizer: Denise Kennedy: Public Library Association of La Siembra co-operative. 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(most under $2). holds its annual native plant Bach’s Himmelskönig, sei culture, and magnificent 72, Arboretum, C.E.F. sale on Saturday, 1 June, willkommen, BWV 182, landscapes. Southern Africa Arboretum exit off Prince of Child Haven International 9:30 - 12:30 at its location Handel’s Dixit Dominus, has a fantastic blend of Wales round-about Child Haven International on Prince of Wales, just and Charpentier’s Exaudiat wine regions, iconic natural Call 613-230-3276 info@ is hosting its 28’th annual across from the Agricultural Pour le Roy, with baroque beauty, wildlife, culture, friendsofthefarm.ca www. fundraising dinner in Ottawa Museum orchestra, Ensemble Caprice, history and attractions to friendsofthefarm.ca on June 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the and soloists. Saturday, May keep the traveller captivated. $12 FCEF members, $15 non Tudor Hall, 3750 Bowesville Listen Up! Ottawa on May 4, 2013, 8:00 pm at St. All that is magical about members Rd. For tickets and info. 29 Matthew’s Anglican Church, Africa is calling to you – Contact Linda Uhryniuk The Gryphon Trio teams 130 Glebe Avenue, Ottawa. come listen! The May Court Club at 613-730-5412 or Child up with students from Information: www. RSVP as space is limited: of Ottawa is holding an Haven at 1-613-527-2829 Featherston Drive Public ottawabachchoir.ca or [emailprotected] or Antique Auction on Saturday and www.childhaven.ca. School, Conductor Ron 613.270.1015 613.565.3555 May 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Kapilow, Composer Andrew at the May Court Club at Curvy Girls Scoliosis Staniland, Poet JC Sulzenko, Perennial Plant Sale For Urban Christian Outreach 114A Cameron Avenue.We Support Group of Ottawa Artist Stephen Hutchings Charity 20th Anniversary Service and also welcome donations from is holding its 2nd annual and massed choirs, directed Saturday May 25 @ 1 p.m. Celebration. Please join us the community of quality Scoliosis Awareness Walk on by Jackie Hawley, in a 126 Fentiman Ave. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 antiques and collectibles for Saturday June 1st, 2013 at unique performance, based More Info: 613-730-7016 at 2:00 p.m. at Dominion which you would receive 10:00 am: on the students’ musical For full list of available Chalmers United Church, a charitable tax receipt for Curvy Girls Scoliosis and poetic creations. plants, e-mail plants.for. 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa, the selling price. You may Support Group of Ottawa Wednesday, May 29, @ [emailprotected] in as we give thanks to God for bring items to be donated (the first in Canada) is a 7:00, Dominion-Chalmers May. We offer more than 20 Years of faithful ministry to the May Court Club peer-led support group for United Church, Cooper at 250 plants of 70 different to the poor, the homeless and office, Monday to Thursday pre-teen, teens and families O’Connor Streets. 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CLASSY ADS CLASSY ADS are free for Old Ottawa South residents (except for businesses or for business activity) and must be submitted by email to [emailprotected] by the deadline. Your name and contact information (phone number or email address) must be included. Only your contact info will appear unless you specify otherwise. The editor retains the right to edit or exclude submissions. The OSCAR takes no responsibility for items, services or accuracy. For business advertising inquiries, call 730-1058 or email [emailprotected]. weekly rental from $825. Text to see: 613 355 8596 40% off For Rent Call 613 7302369 or e-mail Gardener Wanted Veraquin music store 101 armstronglake @storm.ca For Sale Fourth Avenue Ottawa 613 For rent Otty Lake cottage, ------Looking for a Gardener/ 233-2626 an hour’s drive from Ottawa, For Rent: Furnished House. Groundskeeper. A group of just outside of beautiful Perth, Available from September For sale: Schwinn stationary houses in Old Ottawa South Thank You right on the shore of Otty 2013 till May 2014. Looking spin bike. Rarely used, needs the help of someone Lake, is available for rent for for clean, non-smoking mint condition. Top of the with gardening experience to a period of two or three weeks tenant(s), no students, children line - Evolution SR. About look after grounds. In addition Thank you to the kind person this summer and autumn. or pets. References required. $1300.00 new, asking $600 or to some gardening we need .... who helped me in late Perfect for 1 to 4 people. Please call Nancy or Terry best offer. Call 613-730-4926. our grass cut, our leaves raked March, after I slipped on There are two bedrooms, one at 613-233-7676 email: ------and the property kept tidy. ice on Leonard St. between with a queen-sized bed and [emailprotected]. 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ABBOTSFORD AT THE GLEBE CENTRE Thank a Volunteer Today By Julie Ireton ers or police officers as volunteer But Butler says she tries to make a the Abbotsford Members Council for drivers. I post ads on Kijiji or post point of thanking volunteers all year about a decade. Many organizations in this city could signs at golf courses. We also get a lot round. “I like to keep track of the money. not operate if it wasn’t for volunteers. of family members of residents at The “We hand out certificates and hand I’ve always been good with numbers,” Schools, church suppers, community Glebe Centre.” out awards.” Classen said. centres all depend on unpaid help. Butler says with an aging population, According to Pat Goyeche, Ab- But Classen is also good in the “For us, volunteers provide about it’s going to be more critical for agen- botsford’s Coordinator of Community kitchen. For three years she helped 26,000 hours a year,” said Lonelle cies like The Glebe Centre to maintain Programs, volunteers are the glue that out at the hot lunch café at the bazaar. Butler, volunteer coordinator at The a steady pool of volunteers. holds the organization together. The “I do baking for the bake sale. I Glebe Centre which includes all of the April 21 to 27 is the 71st year of programs could not function without help by making the pastry for the 50 community programs that operate out National Volunteer Week in Canada. It them. or more apple pies we make for the of Abbotsford. started during the Second World War, Abbotsford volunteers run a gently- annual bazaar. But I’m famous for That’s equivalent to about 13 full- in 1943, to recognize women for their used ladies clothing boutique. They my date squares and Nanimo bars.” time jobs. work contributing to the war effort. knit, sew, sort and bake and price for Classen says she’s not volunteering The week continues to bring aware- the annual bazaar. They teach work- “If you were to give that a monetary as much anymore. But she knows the ness to the need for volunteerism and it shops. They help out at the Day-Away value – that’s where it really brings it value of community and giving time allows organizations to show apprecia- and Luncheon Club and they drive home,” Butler said. where help is needed. Her volunteers include co-op stu- tion for those who give up their time seniors to medical appointments and for others. serve lunches at the centre twice a “I’m 80 now. I’m in pretty good dents from high schools across the city; health, but I don’t do as much as I teenagers, retirees, social science and “Different community support agen- week. used to. But I’ll stay on as treasurer gerontology students from the Univer- cies and long term care facilities have “Without their work, our work as long as they need me.” sity of Ottawa and Algonquin College. events,” Butler said. “We’re celebrat- couldn’t be done,” Goyeche said. “The If you’re interested in donating She says three quarters of her job is ing at a restaurant with about 110 to place would not operate.” recruitment. 120 volunteers this year.” This includes Jean Classen is one of the many your time to community programs at “I recruit through word of mouth volunteers from both Community pro- volunteers to be thanked at this year’s Abbotsford at the Glebe Centre or the and through Volunteer Ottawa,” Butler grams that operate out of Abbotsford volunteer dinner. Classen has been long term care facility, get in touch said. and for the long term care within The helping out at Abbotsford for years. with Lonelle Butler at: 238-2727 ext. “But I also look for volunteer teach- Glebe Centre. In fact, she’s held the purse strings for 353. THE OSCAR l MAY 2013 Page 39

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