Glebe Report October 2014 by Glebe Report

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Vol. 42 No. 9

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October 17, 2014

Who’s idea was this? On Sunday, September 28, 18 members of the Centretown United Church, 507 Bank Street, celebrated the church’s sixth anniversary by carrying out the “ice bucket challenge” in support of ALS. The church houses the Centretown Emergency Food Centre and Centre 507, an adult drop-in centre. Said Nancy Desjardin, a member of the congregation:“We had a blast.”

Church high jinx for good causes Centretown United Church, 507 Bank Street, houses the Centretown Emergency Food Centre, which provides a three- to four-day emergency food hamper, once a month, to Centretown residents from Wellington to Billings Bridge and from Lees Avenue to Lyon, including Main Street. It is staffed by volunteers. For more information on the Centretown Emergency Food Centre, see Glebe Report, May 2014. Centretown United Church is also the home of Centre 507, an adult drop-in centre for those who are disadvantaged in some way, such as through homelessness or unstable housing (including rooming houses or shelters), mental illness, addiction, health concerns, abuse, poverty, chronic unemployment or loneliness. Founded 31 years ago, it welcomes up to 200 individuals every day, offering free

counselling, crisis intervention, referral to community resources, advocacy and training in life management skills. It also offers hot snacks, clothing and toiletries, sewing services, phones and computers, foot care and a needle exchange. Centre 507 receives funding from the City of Ottawa, the province of Ontario, the Government of Canada and the United Church of Canada. If you would like to help Centre 507, it is always in need of hygiene supplies (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, razors, women’s hygiene products, combs, brushes, toilet paper, lip balm) as well as backpacks, socks and underwear, bus tickets, Tim Horton’s gift cards, sleeping bags, wet weather gear, cold weather gear (coats, hats, scarves, mitts, long underwear), winter boots, runners and steel-toed boots (allowing clients to accept manual-labour jobs).

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SURFACING II, Ottawa U Group Exhibit, Studio Sixty Six, 202-66 Muriel Street 613 Night Market, Ottawa Convention Centre, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. GCA Board Meeting, GCC, 7–9 p.m. Babes4Breasts Benefit Concert, Southminster United Church, 8 p.m. Ottawa International Writers Festival, Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar Ave. Stand Up for Nicaragua Comedy Show St. Paul’s High School, 2675 Draper Street GCNS Frankendance, GCC Main Hall, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch Party, GCC, 4–6:30 p.m. Ottawa Municipal Election

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Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–23 Abbotsford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15 Business Buzz . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Community . . . . . . . . . . 2–3, 36 Election . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–27 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 GCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Glebous & Comicus.. . . . . . . 29

GNAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–31 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–34 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Profiles . . . . . . . . . . 20–21, 25 Schools . . . . . . . . . . 18–19, 28 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Know what new businesses are opening, including at Lansdowne? Page 6 See sparks fly over parking? Page 11 Know who won the Doughnut Showdown? Page 25

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Welcome to Ella and Ethan Wood, Christa Zeller Thomas Thanks and Farewell Steve Strtak Joe Mamma Cycles owner Jose Bray stands in front of his Bank Street shop in the Glebe on September 23 where, the night before, the glass window and door were smashed and a custom Norco bicycle on display was stolen. Says Bray,“the bike was locked and not rideable. The cost of repairs outweighs the cost of the actual bike stolen.”

OUR VOLUNTEER CARRIERS Nina & Jasmine Acharya, Jennie Aliman, Tyler, Luke & Claire Allan, Charlie & Sydney Allen, Melanie and William Alton, Marcia Aronson, james attwood, the Aubry family, Lucy & Thomas Baird, Adrian Becklumb, Beckman Family, Inez Berg, Mary Lou Bienefeld, Daisy & Nettie Bonsall, Robert & Heidi Boraks, the Bowie family, John Francis Brandon, Jonah & Benjy Brender, Alice Cardozo, virginia carver, Darlene Charron, Jack & Will Coffey, Nathaniel Collins Mayer, the Coodin family, denys cooper, Scott Cowan, Eleanor Crowder, georgia davidson, Richard DesRochers, Oscar & Jane Dennis, Marilyn Deschamps, Tara Dibenedetto, the Diekmeyer-Bastianon family, Pat Dillon, Sarah Dingle, the Dingle family, Giuliana, Al, Nina & Olive Di Stefano, Callum Duggan, Education for Community Living (GCI), Donna Edwards, Elma Estable, the Faught family, Judy Field, Joann Garbig, Zoe Goodwin-Sutton, Gary Greenwood, Ginny Grimshaw, the Hamer-Wilson family, Henry Hanson, Martin Harris, Louis Helbig, the Hook family, Cheryle Hothersall, Matthew Hovey, Christian Hurlow, Niall & Nolan Hymander, the Illing-Stewart family, Jack & Lily Inskip-Shesnicky, jeevan & Amara Isfeld, Janna Justa, Carly & Reilly Kimber, Mr. & Mrs Laing, the Lambert family, Justin Leyser, Jaiden and Vinay Lodha, Annaline Lubbe, Joanne Lucas, jim lumsden, Sam & Dawson Lyon, Maria MacIntosh, the macdonald family, Jennifer, John, Owen & Ian MacNab, william maguire, Pat Marshall, felip matic, Isaac McGuire, natalie mezey, Julie Monaghan, Rebecca Morris, Diane Munier, Sana Nesrallah, sachiko okuda, Tracy Parrish, Brenda Quinlan, the Quinn family, Beatrice Raffoul, Mary & Steve Reid, barbara riley, Jacqueline, Lucy and Adam Reilly-King, ned rogers, Anna Roper, Emile & Sebastien Roy-Foster, bruce rayfuse, Lene Rudin-Brown, sidney rudin-brown, Penny & Nelson Riis, Carter & Clara Saunders, Casimir & Tristan Seywerd, Kirk shannon, the Short family, Kathy Simons, Judith Slater, Victoria, Rebecca, Nicholas & Patrick Spiteri, Sebastian and Adrianna Spoerel, grady, ella, audrey kennedy squires, the Stephenson family, Alex & Claire Stoney, Joanne Sulek, Emily and Cara Swab, Karen Swinburne, Eric & Steven Swinkels, Ruth Swyers, Emmet & Niamh Taylor, Christa Zeller thomas, Mackenzie Thomas, Spencer Thomas, John & Maggie Thomson, the thompson family, the Trudeau family, Caroline Vanneste, the Veevers family, Sophie Veronneau, Erica Waugh, Caroline Warburton, Katja & Tanja Webster, the Weider family, patrick and ciara westdal, Allison Williams, Howard & Elizabeth Wong, Ella & Ethan wood, jo wood, Gillian & Jake Wright, Sue Ann Wright, Nora Wylie, the Young-Smith family, Gord Yule.

Francesca Macdonald, Glebe resident, competed on September 7 in the Ironman 70.3 world championships held at Mont Tremblant, Quebec. Macdonald placed eighth in the 40–44 age category, competing with 150 women from around the world. All the competitors had to place in the top five at an Ironman event to qualify for the world championships.

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Glimpses of glamour in the Glebe On Friday, October 31, Good2Go will be playing their 12th annual Halloween Hellbender at Irene’s Pub (885 Bank Street in the Glebe). Opening the show will be Ottawa’s newest rock ’n roll sensation, Trees Of North America. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. Wear a costume and come early to avoid being stuck in a line. Irene’s Pub is an iconic Glebe establishment with a wide variety of beers on tap.

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This Homes for the Holidays home on Second Avenue features a playhouse, rockclimbing wall and hammock. The red chairs scattered along Bank Street inspired our young writers to become storytellers.

Red chair stories

This year’s Homes for the Holidays tour will feature this 1912 Edwardian-style home on Powell Avenue, full of character, with an exciting tension between old and new.

Homes for the Holidays tour just around the corner! By Robert Greenslade

Fall means many things – return to school, Thanksgiving bounty, Halloween fun and the 12th annual Homes for the Holidays tour! The home tour, a community fundraising event, supports end-of-life care and service programs offered by Hospice Care Ottawa, and will be held November 14, 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It will be an exciting tour for visitors this year,” notes Karen Junke, Glebe resident and co-chair of the Volunteer Organizing Committee. “We have a host of supporters to thank: our sponsors, vendors, suppliers, florists and designers, the homeowners, and of course, hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Homes for the Holidays will help support the services and programs so critical to hospice care in our region.” There are several enticing changes in this year’s tour. Notably, eight elegant holiday-adorned homes across the city will be available to ticket holders – two in Kanata, two in the Glebe, one in Wellington West/Island Park and three in Rockcliffe Park. New this year is Tables to Dine For. Several of Ottawa’s hostesses extraordinaire and local businesses known for their flair and creativity will showcase exquisite holiday table settings at the new home of The Orange Art Gallery, located in the evolving and popular City Centre area. Visitors will enjoy not only the stunning Tables to Dine For settings, but also local contemporary art displayed in five masterfully renovated gallery rooms! The recently opened Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice at 110 McCurdy Drive

in Kanata will be professionally decorated and open for ticket holders to visit and to bid on beautiful holiday wreaths and enjoy seasonal refreshment. Very popular last year, the Holiday Pop-Up Shop returns to the official residence of the Irish Ambassador to Canada in Rockcliffe Park. This year you’ll find some of your favourite holiday items and treats for family, friends and even yourself: children’s clothes and toys, jewellery, art and textiles, Christmas décor and tempting food and preserves. The home tour will feature two unique Glebe homes. Decorated by noted Glebe florist Bloomfields Flowers, the 1912 Edwardian-style home at 55 Powell Avenue has been altered just slightly over the past century with two small additions to each side of the home. The décor reflects the owners’ love of modern furniture and art fused with beautiful furnishings. The result is a home full of character and one that underlines an exciting tension between old and new. The home at 266 Second Avenue blends beautifully into its older, wellestablished Glebe neighbourhood. A modern, arts-and-crafts–inspired design by 2H Interior Design Ltd. features vintage porcelain tiles, natural wood furniture, light oak floors and windows, and a monochromatic colour scheme. A playhouse, rock-climbing wall and swinging hammock transform the third-storey loft into the ultimate hangout for kids. Flowers Talk Tivoli adds floral magic to this home. And there’s more good news: you can buy tickets just around the corner! Tickets are $50 and they are available locally at Bloomfields Flowers, Escape and Randall’s. You can also buy them online at: www.hospicecareottawa.ca. For more information on the tour and Hospice Care Ottawa, visit www. hospicecareottawa.ca. Robert Greenslade is a member of the Homes for the Holidays 2014 Organizing Committee.

Before school was out in June, the Glebe Report got in touch with local schools to see if there were any budding authors lurking in the halls of academe, whose writing could be brought into the light of day. We asked them to write stories – any kind of story – about the mysterious red chairs that are scattered along Bank Street. The stories that follow are by Meera T. and Patrick S., who were Grade 6 students last year at Corpus Christi Elementary School, and by Nicole M., a Grade 8 student last year at Glashan Public School.

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The story of Jay LeMothe

The one in the middle

Not just a red chair

By Patrick S.

By Meera T.

By Nicole M.

Jay LeMothe hated his job as a construction worker. Especially his newest job, building the road for Bank Street. Dust filled his lungs, he hated it. But he knew it was necessary. His wife, Mary, and son, Jack, depended on him to bring home money. He worked for months before something happened. They were digging sewage tunnels when they found a sewage tunnel that had never been recorded as built. It reeked and was too dark to see. “Jay, go investigate,” Tim, his boss said. “Me! I’m not going down there.” Jay argued. “I’m in charge, now go.” Mumbling under his breath, Jay grabbed a flashlight and walked in. When the sunlight was gone, he regretted it. Inside, the smell was worse than outside and the flashlight went only a few steps ahead. Suddenly his foot sunk into a puddle. “I better be more careful,” he thought. With his next step, he was submerged completely. When the news of Jay’s disappearance reached Mary and Jack, they refused to believe it, and placed two chairs in front of where Jay went missing. Once the road was finished, the family turned the chairs into a statue, so they would always be waiting.

“Where did they come from?” Margo asked, her beautiful face filled with fright. She’s never scared, but then, she was mortified. “Chase!” She grabbed my shoulders. Finally I looked her in the eye. Her sparkling blue eyes locked mine in an eternal glare. Finally I spoke “They’re chairs, Margo.” Margo looked at me, then she let go and ran towards the chairs. “Margo!” I called. I ran to her and grabbed her arms, “What are you doing?” she asked. I hesitated, “It could be from him,” I said. “He’s gone.” Her words were words of confidence, but her voice faltered. “It’s a sign,” I told her. Margo’s lip quivered, I could tell she was upset. I let go of her and walked towards the chairs. I grabbed the one in the middle, the red one. Then my vision went black. I saw the Glebe, but no one in sight, except one expressionless girl, but something stood out; her sparkling blue eyes, Margo. She looked at me and mouthed, “help.” Margo fell to the ground, I ran towards her and held her in my arms, I planted a light kiss on her lips, then one word appeared across her face. Lucifer.

Perhaps you’ve seen my glossy red paint shimmer in the sun, or noticed dazzling beads of rain reflect off me in April showers, maybe you’ve seen me covered in a sheet of powdery snow, or perhaps you’ve given me a glance in passing. An artist sculpted me, and I have legs, but I’m just a red chair. I cannot walk, for my metal feet are planted firmly on the sidewalk, and I cannot talk. I can’t even sing! One may wonder why I deserve to be nestled on a bustling sidewalk in the Glebe, and that is because I have stories to tell. To get lost in my novels, there is not a price; you don’t even need to flip a page. Just exhale as you lower yourself onto my sturdy frame. Place your shopping bags at your feet and wipe your brow in the serenity of my comfortable shade, the show’s about to start. Watch with me a man drop to his knee and a blushing girl slide on a glimmering ring, witness bouncy children walk home from school, or be enthralled by the bickering couple at the corner. Each day I tell different tales, and that is why I am not just a red chair.

Budding mystery writer Meera T. was in Grade 6 last year at Corpus Christi Elementary School.

Writer Nicole M. was a Grade 8 student last year at Glashan Public School.

Young writer Patrick S. was in Grade 6 last year at Corpus Christi Elementary School.

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A Lansdowne chameleon? milieu, and if for no other reason than their sheer size and number, they can make it a different place. Mindful of the community role over the years of longstanding Glebe businesses with whom we have personal relationships, we may wonder about the future. Will the Glebe be able to absorb these new elements so that somehow, chameleon-like, they take on the character and colour of the Glebe? The Glebe Community Association’s Lansdowne Committee is turning its attention to just such a purpose – building relationships between Lansdowne occupants and the community; maximizing community benefits of the “urban park” and buildings; and providing liaison among players such as OSEG, merchants and the city. Will the new kids on the block adjust to our peculiar Glebe vibe and hue? Chameleons do it all the time. Liz McKeen

Established in 1973, the Glebe Report, published by the Glebe Report Association is a monthly not for-profit community newspaper with a circulation of 7,000 copies. It is delivered free to Glebe homes and businesses. Advertising from merchants in the Glebe and elsewhere pays all its costs, and the paper receives no government grants or direct subsidies. The Glebe Report, made available at select locations such as the Glebe Community Centre and the Old Ottawa South Community Centre and Brewer Pool, is printed by Winchester Print. EDITOR COPY EDITOR LAYOUT DESIGNER GRAPEVINE EDITOR WEB EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER CIRCULATION MANAGER PROOFREADERS

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Winners opened at Lansdowne Park on October 16. Hours are Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Whole Foods Market will open its only Ottawa location at Lansdowne Park on November 19. LCBO will open a Lansdowne Park outlet on December 4. Changes afoot

Delilah in the Glebe “On September 9th, we experienced a serious flood and are currently under full renovation.” See the Delilah Facebook page for updates. Gone but not forgotten

The Flour Shoppe closed on June 22. “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Roots store at 787 Bank closed earlier this year. Let us know if you see comings and goings in the Glebe. Email editor@ glebereport.ca.

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Lindt Chocolate opened its doors on October 6. Great hot chocolate!

McKeen Metro Glebe is in the midst of renovations. “We’re freshening up our look, but we’re still open.”

Ten-year-old Anna Roper, a volunteer carrier, is seen here buried in last month’s issue of the Glebe Report.

This month saw the opening of the first retail establishments at Lansdowne – Lindt Chocolate and TD Bank on October 6 and Winners 10 days later. Soon to follow will be Whole Foods on November 19, an LCBO on December 4, and a host of other retailers over the next months. On a quick bike ride through the park, I spotted signs for Cineplex, GoodLife Fitness, Sporting Life, The Source, Bank of Montreal, Espression Lavazza, PetSmart, Rexall, Joey, Milestones, South St. Burger Company, Gabriel Pizza, Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, and Local Lounge and Grill. Dodging construction workers, I may have missed a few. None of this is unexpected, but the sheer scale of the Lansdowne business presence is startling when you see it up close. We will all no doubt have our own reactions to the retail complex, ranging from enthusiastic welcome to adamant rejection and everything in-between. But whatever we think, the newcomers will become part of the Glebe

TD Bank opened a Lansdowne Park branch on October 6.

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DEADLINES For Glebe Report advertising deadlines and rates, call the advertising manager. Advertising rates are for electronic material supplied in pdf format with fonts embedded in the file. Deadlines for submissions: October 24 for articles October 29 for advertising The next issue of the Glebe Report: Friday, November 14, 2014 COVER: Chris Leggett “Otter Lake Autumn” FRONT PAGE: Centretown United Church “ice bucket challenge” September 28. Photo by Dan Dewan.

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TD sign on southside stand at Lansdowne Editor’s note: The following letters were sent by a concerned resident of Old Ottawa South to the NCC, Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor David Chernushenko. The NCC replied that this signage was beyond their scope of involvement. Editor, Glebe Report I was disappointed to see a giant TD logo on the south side stands of the stadium at Lansdowne this morning on my travels downtown. We are fully aware of TD’s role in Lansdowne but this act has taken a unique interesting structure on a UNESCO world heritage site and turned it into a giant billboard advertisement. If such placements of corporate logos had been shown to the public at the design stage of the stadium I suspect there would have been strong opposition. I request that this be discussed with the appropriate officials to see if there is something that can be done to alleviate this situation. I have also written to TD to express my concerns. Editor, Glebe Report This is a follow-up to my letter of last month on this subject. I have since heard back from the Mayor, in part stating “the TD logo … falls within the parameters of the City of Ottawa regulations, and we are not currently requesting any changes.” The letter goes on to suggest that I contact Mr. Bernie Ashe, which I have done but have had no reply to date. Nevertheless, I have to ask – is this “place name sign” necessary to help people “find their way” to Lansdowne Park as they walk or drive over the Bank Street bridge? Did Council really see a proper depiction of that veil with the sign, and approve it? The more I see it, the more I am disappointed that such an imposing sign would appear at the centre of a UNESCO- designated world heritage site. Perhaps the regulations allowing this to happen warrant a second look. I would hope that others who feel strongly about this matter would find the time to voice their opinions. Editor, Glebe Report I have just written to senior executives

at TD (see below) to communicate my views. Some of you took the time to sign a petition last month during the (rainsoaked) Old Ottawa South Porch sale. This petition has been included with each letter. I encourage you to make your views known to the executives at TD. They need to know that many Ottawa residents find the placement of this logo inappropriate and unsightly. Extract of letter to TD executives I am writing to express my concern with the TD sign at Lansdowne. The Mayor indicated that this placement of the logo had been reviewed and approved by Ottawa City Council in June 2012 under the Lansdowne Signage and Wayfinding Plan. However, I can find no evidence that this particular design was ever shown to the public. In fact, I’ve heard many neighbours and other citizens, some of whom are TD customers, express disappointment now that the visual impact is obvious. I enclose for your information a petition signed by passersby during a recent neighbourhood porch sale. As you know, the Rideau Canal is a UNESCO designated World Heritage site. This is no place for commercial or corporate signage of this magnitude and impact. It does nothing to enhance your corporate image in spite of the admirable programs TD has implemented to enhance social, environmental and workplace sustainability. To be totally frank, I must say that when I see that logo the only things that come to mind are corporate arrogance and a lack of appreciation of what constitutes good taste. TD has a global presence and the logo is definitely a recognizable one. As a key participant in the Lansdowne development, TD has the right to propose and display signage that includes the logo. However, having the right does not necessarily make it right. I respectfully ask that you give serious consideration to removing this logo and give us back our unscathed view of the historic Rideau Canal. Tim Leah Old Ottawa South Extract of a response from TD Bank I appreciate your taking the time to share your point of view. I have also shared with Mr. Chernushenko. We are reviewing the matter and we will discuss it with our various partners and experts on the project.

Glebe history plaque Editor, Glebe Report In 1991 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and the Glebe Community Association created a Glebe commemorative plaque. It was situated at the corner of Second and Bank for 16 years until it was stolen. With the help of Councillor Chernushenko’s office, the City has agreed to help pay for the return of the Glebe history plaque. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian

Church is happy to see it soon on the corner of First and Bank on the wall of St. Giles Presbyterian Church – very apropos as the Glebe came from Presbyterian beginnings. The plaque should be up on the wall by the end of October, beginning of November. Lynn Barlow Past President, Glebe Community Association

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Stephanotis Hair moved to 785 Bank Street in September. A smudging ceremony was held at the end of September, and a launch party is planned for November 22.

Jim Watson and Adrienne Clarkson

Princess Patricia Way Editor, Glebe Report The Glebe has a new street. The road that runs through Lansdowne Park from the park’s northeast entrance on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Gate #4) to the Aberdeen Pavilion has been named Princess Patricia Way. On September 18, Mayor Jim Watson and Madame Adrienne Clarkson, the former Governor General and now Colonel-in-Chief of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, formally named the road by unveiling a new street sign in front of the Aberdeen Pavilion. Princess Patricia was the daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, who was third son of Queen Victoria and the Governor General of Canada from 1911 to 1916. Princess Patricia lived with her parents while they were in Canada, and was well known to Canadians as a beautiful and modern woman who showed great interest in Canada and its people. In August 1914, she gave her name to the newly formed Canadian regiment. The regiment used the exhibition buildings at Lansdowne Park as its first barracks, and it was there that Princess Patricia presented it with its first Camp Colour, which she had sewn herself. Bill Aikman Editor’s note: see also Christa Zeller Thomas’s article on page 33.

Green is good Editor, Glebe Report I read with horror the leading article [in the September issue of the Glebe Report] entitled “Lansdowne Urban Park opened in August.” August 16, 2014 was, as mentioned, a rainy Saturday but I decided to walk down and see the park. It was a sad day and I didn’t see any kites over the “great lawn,” but perhaps I was too early. The Aberdeen Pavilion (colloquially known as the Cattle Castle) appeared, thank God, to be unchanged and did in fact house a few exhibits. At the time I did not think that Lansdowne Park could still be called Lansdowne Park since there was no park, but I was wrong, and it should probably be called Lansdowne Urban Park. Personally I prefer other nearby parks. For example, the Dow’s Lake park is excellent and is also accessible. I understand from people who have used it that the Stadium at TD Place is excellent. It is, however, a terrible price to pay for a stadium. Lansdowne Park could have had real grass and real trees that all could appreciate. Condominiums that pay the city a lot of tax could be built anywhere. If in the past London had been like Ottawa, places like St James’s Park would be filled with buildings instead of providing beauty for millions. There is a garden in the middle of Shanghai that provides many tourist dollars as well as offering beauty. Green is good. Cheers, Richard Brancker

Flora’s one weakness Re: Flora MacDonald Editor, Glebe Report I’m happy to hear several readers enjoyed my account of parts of Flora MacDonald’s adventurous life (Glebe Report, September 2014). But (whiff of scandal?) some asked, “What’s this about Flora and her sleeping bag? What’s the ‘other story’ you didn’t tell?” Even my wife Penny wanted to know. OK, here it is. Flora and I were part of a fact-finding team organized by the Canadian Council for International Cooperation, with four others, travelling around Namibia six months before elections in July 1989, when that country was still under South African control and called South West Africa. The head of Oxfam Canada and Shirley Carr (then the head of the Canadian Labour Congress) were in our combi van too. We did some useful things, like getting the South African administrator Louis Pienaar to change the rules for how illiterate people could vote (relying on a literate friend, not an official). Flora was under full steam, asking Pienaar hard questions and posing with Herero women in traditional dress. The one thing (her “one weakness”) she couldn’t manage was in the mornings to stuff her sleeping bag into its covering bag, and I did it for her several times. An innocent joke to recall! Clyde Sanger

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Doris Gardiner (left) and Roberta Brown “tip-toe through the tulips” with the Abbotsford Luncheon Club.

October is community support month! By Julie Ireton

Doris Gardner wants to stay in her own home, but she doesn’t want to be a shut-in. This 83-year-old says there’s no chance of that as long as she has Abbotsford’s Luncheon Club to look forward to twice a week and its support services to help her out. “The people in the luncheon club

are great. It’s a great group. We have a giggle or two on the bus,” laughed Gardner. Like many seniors, Gardner lives alone and still manages her own home. But she seeks out the Glebe Centre’s Community Support Services at Abbotsford when she needs a bit of help around her condo. “I’ve used the outreach services 2905-545 St Laurent $544,900

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The visits, calls and drives to appointments are all done by volunteers – generous people from the community who are key to these programs succeeding. “We can always use more volunteers,” said Stallabrass. “We’d actually like more people who can help with the friendly visits.” Abbotsford’s outreach programs also help seniors who live in retirement homes in the area and need help such as organizing closets or sorting through photographs. “Things like that mean a lot to seniors,” said Stallabrass. As part of our Community Outreach, we ask local businesses to help support the programming by donating gift certificates and goods for our local Merchant Auction, which is part of the Annual Bazaar – our 39th – on Saturday, November 29. Their support keeps our not-for-profit services viable for the clients, our neighbours! Without the support of the community our Outreach Services would not succeed. Abbotsford is your community support centre for Adults 55+. We are the community programs of The Glebe Centre Inc., a charitable, notfor-profit, organization that includes a 254-bed long term care home. Find out more about our services by dropping by 950 Bank Street (the old stone house) Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), telephoning 613-230-5730 or by checking out all of The Glebe Centre facilities and community programs on our website www.glebecentre.ca.

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2013 – 2014 Annual General Meeting

Mary Tsai www.gnag.ca

GNAG board members, staff and volunteers are our biggest asset and the key to our success. Once again, GNAG was successful in its primary role of delivering high quality recreation, cultural and childcare services to residents of the Glebe and the community at large. I am proud to be part of an organization that contributes to the quality of life that the Glebe is known to offer. With the dedication of our elected board of directors, I am confident that GNAG will continue to fulfill its mission of a healthy, active and engaged community through recreation and culture. These incredible members are dedicated to responding to the community’s needs and interests. Please welcome the new GNAG board of directors. 2014 – 2015 GNAG Board of Directors Officers

Chair: Kate McCartney Vice Chair: Suzanne Joyal Treasurer: Brad Sigouin Secretary: Heather Irwin

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Joanne Lennon Clare Pearson Cathy McCallion Christy Oliver John Richardson

Darren Cates Geoff Kellow

Non-voting member/Community Development Fund Subcommittee Sheryl Groeneweg Tahera Mufti Ian Nicol

Ex-officio: City of Ottawa representative Janet Conley-Paterson

Fall Craft and Artisan Fair

Once again GNAG is hosting a craft and artisan show on: Friday, November 14, 6 – 9 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 10 am – 5 p.m., Sunday, November 16, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Over 50 artisans will be exhibiting and selling their spectacular works of art during this wonderful show. Stop by and shop or simply browse for beautiful and handcrafted stained glass, fine jewellery, apparel, beauty products, fine foods and much more. Glebe House Tour raises over $10,000

In September, GNAG hosted its annual Glebe House Tour, proceeds of which go to our Community Development Fund. This year we featured five stunning Glebe homes. The tour raised $10,000, and was orchestrated by a committee of nine people and involved many months of detailed planning. In addition, over 50 volunteers gave their time on the day of the tour to ensure security in the homes and share decorating and historical details. Despite the wet weather, tour-goers were thrilled to see a variety of architectural and decorative styles. To end the tour, an array of gourmet teas and treats were provided and served by Jennifer Barnaby of Gustia. Many of our guests found it a fun and relaxing way to end the tour. Many thanks to the homeowners, contributors, committee members and volunteers for their ingenuity and support in making this year’s house tour a huge success. Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch Party

GNAG is excited to announce that we will be hosting the annual Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch Party on October 26 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Treasure Island! Board the GNAG pirate ship if you dare! Visit the mermaid lagoon for crafts and face painting. Head down to Davy Jones’s Locker to meet the ghoulish pirates in the haunted house. Thanks to our sponsors Scotiabank, Royal Bank, McKeen’s Metro Glebe, Capital Home Hardware and Whole Foods for continued support. This event is perfect for children of walking age to 12 years. Admission $6 per child. Adults and infants are free! Note: We have parent- and tot-friendly activities if you need to get away from the pirate frenzy. Buy your tickets early if you dare! Please note, children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. GNAG / St. James Outdoor Rink Manager wanted

Once again, GNAG will be building a community rink on top of the St. James tennis courts this winter. We intend to offer ice time on a daily basis until 10 p.m. (much like in the summer for the tennis season) for public skating, programming, shinny hockey, pick-up hockey and more. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Canada’s national addiction: hockey and skating. If you are interested in taking on the proud role of GNAG / St. James Rink Manager, please apply! Duties: –Coordinate building the rink –Organize the laying of the liner –Monitor the weather and identify the ideal time to build the banks and base ice –Coordinate setting up the clubhouse –Assist in recruiting, training and monitoring volunteers and staff –Coordinate flooding and snow removal –Assist in the coordination of hours, programming, rules etc. –Assist in addressing neighbourhood concerns (noise and disruptions) –Assist in minimizing liability and damage –Coordinate spring teardown and liner storage Honorarium for the season: $2,000 Should you have questions, contact us at info@gnag.ca or 613-233-8713. Apply to Mary Tsai, Executive Director, GNAG, by mail or in person at Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa ON K1S 2K2; by email at tsaidavies@gnag.ca.

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GCA welcomes the challenge of change

Christine McAllister

What future do you see for the GCA?

I believe that the near completion of the Lansdowne development signals a turning page for the GCA. In the recent past (say seven years or so), we’ve been largely focused on that little development at the edge of the neighbourhood. Now that it is almost complete, it’s time to look to the future of our community. What will the Glebe look like in 5 or 10 years – what do we want it to look like? Where should the GCA place its focus and what activities should it undertake to help us get there? These are some of the questions we are going to take on this year. If you have some experience with strategic or future planning and would be willing to help gather residents’ input, please send us an email. Redevelopment of the McKale Property

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without any on-site parking. Is this a good decision or a bad one? Two members of the Glebe Community Association’s Traffic Committee square off to present both sides of the debate. The GCA welcomes your views as well. Send your comments to: traffic@glebeca.ca.

www.glebeca.ca Change is coming to the Glebe … well, one end of it anyway. As I write this column, the first stores at Lansdowne are opening their doors. New neighbours will soon be moving into the townhomes and condos. Finally, after years of planning and building, we’ll get to move to the new normal. The Glebe Community Association (GCA) will be turning its attention from helping the community adjust to the major events to focusing on the day-to-day impacts of the development (you can read more about that elsewhere in this issue). On behalf of the GCA, I would like to extend a warm neighbourhood welcome to our new neighbours!

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Last month I reported the GCA’s concern that sufficient parking spaces be included in the redevelopment of McKale’s property at Bank Street and Fifth Avenue. While the City’s Planning Committee initially delayed a decision on the proposal to give time for the developer to demonstrate that it was not technically feasible to include parking, the City ultimately approved the two-storey development without parking, even though no additional information was provided. The GCA applauds Canderel for its community outreach (it held two community consultations to receive feedback on their proposal for the site) and for the design alterations it has made to address minor concerns. From the outset, however, residents and business owners in that area of the Glebe have expressed strong objections to a proposal that provides zero parking. And while nobody pushed for the roughly 50 parking spaces required by City bylaws, the GCA and the BIA both pressed the case for a reasonable amount of parking, given planned uses for the site. It’s not that a two-storey commercial development is a bad idea – people in the Glebe would love to see some good development here. The GCA is supporting residents and business owners who are already experiencing severe parking pressure in the area and are concerned about how this development, with no parking, will impact the neighbourhood. Is this really the best development for this site? The more troubling issue, in my opinion, is the fact that even though two significant community groups strongly advocated for parking spaces, in addition to a vocal group of residents, our city representatives approved the special request to provide no parking in the development. Let’s hope Canderel’s patrons leave their cars at home.

The developer’s request for redevelopment of the site at 852 Bank Street (“McKale’s”) with no onsite parking was approved by City Council. Above is the developers concept.

The parking debate By Brian Mitchell

On October 2, the Planning Committee of City Council approved the zoning variances requested by Canderel for their redevelopment of 852 Bank Street (“McKale’s”). The developer is proposing to build a twostorey building that will fill the space from Bank to Monk alongside Fifth Avenue. Although no tenants are yet confirmed, they are building with four types of businesses in mind: two small retailers (e.g. clothing store and perhaps a deli) that would face Bank Street, a restaurant with a patio that would use the second floor facing Bank and Fifth (with the second floor patio along Fifth Avenue but just halfway toward Monk from Bank), and a bakery with a dine-in area at the back of the building (entrance on Fifth). Although zoning would normally require that on-site parking be provided for this type of development, City Council has approved the developer’s request to develop the site

We need a reasonable amount of parking By David Baird

Let’s separate the overall importance of ensuring access to parking in the Glebe, and the very specific reasons why Canderel should not be allowed to proceed with “zero parking” for its proposed development at Fifth Avenue and Bank Street. It’s not realistic to expect everyone to be able to walk, bike, bus or “Vrtucar” to meet their transportation needs. The Glebe is not an island. Some residents need personal vehicles to drive to other parts of the city for work and play – and some visitors need vehicles to reach the Glebe. These vehicles need a place to park. With specific reference to Canderel’s McKale’s project, this is a section of the Glebe already under tremendous parking pressure according to the Glebe Local Area Parking Study – and this before Lansdowne’s retailers and residences come online. The existing parking pressure can be attributed to examples such as the City allowing the Glebe Centre to be built without sufficient parking for staff, let alone visitors coming to see the 250 residents. We are about to repeat this mistake. T he com mun ity wa nts good development for the site. But we are

being short-sighted if we allow new developments to proceed without at least a reasonable amount of parking. There are recent examples of underground parking provided in similar footprints on Bank Street, including the G Condo and EcoCité. Buying into short-term economic arguments, we make decisions I believe we will regret – like allowing the Mutchmor School renovation to be completed without any underground parking. We are already proceeding with an unimaginative, stand-alone parking structure at 170 Second Avenue using $10 million in taxpayers’ money and prime land in the heart of the Glebe. If we allow new developments to proceed without required parking, we will end up building another parking garage with taxpayer’s money to meet increasing demands of residents, businesses and visitors.

Let’s change the way we think about parking By Steve Harris

Myth: parking is free New Glebe developments create demands on parking. Automatically, we want additional spaces. Unfortunately, this tends to increase traffic and degrade the experience of pedestrians and cyclists. Low-cost parking increases traffic congestion and automobile dependence, and subsidizes car trips. These subsidies are largely invisible. Abundant parking feels natural; we may look on it as an entitlement. Free parking increases solo driving by 60 per cent. Parking subsidies in the U.S. in 2002 were larger than the health or defense budgets.

Please note that board meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of each month from 8am to 10am. Those elected to the Glebe BIA Board of Management are subject to approval by the Council of the City of Ottawa. Interested candidates seeking to join the Board of Management should contact the Glebe BIA office to obtain an application form or visit intheglebe.ca.

GLEBE AMBASSADORS WANTED! We’re on the lookout for outgoing, enthusiastic individuals to be part of a dynamic street team. Help us promote Ottawa’s best neighbourhood during key times throughout the year. If you have what it takes, email a letter and CV to katelalumiere@intheglebe.

Myth: lack of parking kills retail Many businesses believe reduced parking results in lost sales. Research shows that this is generally not true. This misconception arises because workers, not shoppers, often use spaces. The percentage of shoppers arriving by car is usually lower than retailers believe. A British survey found that 42 per cent of customers were local, and most walked. Think those results are unique to Europe? Think again. Wellington West retailers were surprised to learn that 52 per cent of their customers did not drive. Also, non-car shoppers spent more money on average. Knowing this, cities are taking innovative approaches to parking. Myth: the answer is more supply Drivers expect to have parking available. Yet our streets also serve pedestrians, cyclists and transit. Every new parking spot invites more congestion. Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich and Strasbourg limit parking in new developments. In Paris, 95 per cent of on-street parking is paid. San Francisco has demand-responsive pricing. Madrid’s meters charge more for higher polluting vehicles. Targeted pricing and limited parking reduces bias against other transportation options and encourages transit use. Many jurisdictions use permits and restrictions creatively to allocate parking fairly. Innovative ideas like car sharing are viable options for many. Smartphone apps simplify booking for bikes, transit, and yes, cars. Brian Mitchell is chair of the GCA’s Traffic Committee. David Baird and Steve Harris are both dedicated members of the committee.

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I am excited to say that there is a steady trickle of residents coming to monthly meetings, joining GCA committees and supporting various projects. Getting more people involved, getting to know each other, and working together on issues of common interest is what community building is all about. If you want to be a part of it and are ready to join in the fun, our doors are always open! There are a few areas in particular where we could use a bit of help: writing a monthly e-bulletin, website content and design, strategic planning (see above), environment committee activities and Lansdowne committee work. Our other committees are continuing to grow as well. Please drop us a line at gca@glebeca.ca if you are interested in any of these opportunities.

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Glebe Report October 17, 2014

Writers Festival: the fall 2014 lineup

At the flicks with Lois and Paul L’Ange Gardien

Directed by Jean-Sebastien Lord (Quebec, 2014) By Paul Green

Begin Again

Directed by Irish Writer-Director John Carney (U.S., 2013) By Lois Siegel

Begin Again is definitely a feel-good movie. Dan (Mark Ruffalo) has been in the music business in New York City. He was very successful, creating hits, but now he drinks. He split with his wife (Catherine Keener) and occasionally sees his teenage daughter who dresses like “Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver,” – “American Apparel sexy.” He’s quickly moving downhill. Dan drives a once fancy car, now on its last legs. He listens to CDs of wannabe stars while he drives. He hates most of what he hears and tosses the really bad CDs out the window as he downs alcohol and pills. In a somewhat drunken stupor, Dan enters a bar and discovers Greta (Keira Knightley) as she performs a song she wrote called “Lost Stars.” She has been dumped by her not so interesting boyfriend, who has sold out to the music industry. Dan is attracted to the song, and he orchestrates the tune in his head in an elaborate arrangement. It’s a wonderful sequence because we learn how music is constructed with its many layers into a full track as he visualizes it happening. Now he has to convince Greta that he can promote her and the song. He comes up with the idea of an independent record label … recording all over New York City – outdoors – with his car as a mobile studio. Recordings take place in a rowboat, a subway station, the rooftop of a tall building … What happens to the recording reflects the power of social media. Be sure to stay for the credits at the end of the film ... the story continues. Note: John Carney also directed “Once,” a romantic story about musicians and their struggles. It won an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song “Falling Slowly,” Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová. Blu-ray/DVD release date: October 2014.

Tango

Directed by Zbigniew Rybczynski (Poland, 1981) Experimental animated films are some of the most interesting. Tango fits in this category. Only eight minutes and 12 seconds long, the film is composed of a continual series of characters moving into the simple landscape of a small apartment room, each initiating a different action. First, there’s a boy who is chasing what looks like a dark soccer ball. He moves through a window to retrieve his ball and then leaves the same way he came in. His movements are repeated throughout the film. Then a series of other people appear: a thief, a lady nursing a baby, a man attempting to fix an overhanging light, an athlete, two lovers … actions are repeated as layers of action fill an increasingly crowded space. Rybczynski had to draw and paint over 16,000 cell-mattes and make several hundred thousand exposures on an optical printer. It took a full seven months, 16 hours per day, to make the piece. Tango won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film (1982). The film can be seen online on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/38580206. Editor’s note: Lois Siegel taught film animation at John Abbott College (Montreal) before moving to Ottawa.

Normand is in his mid-fifties and has a bad heart. An ex-policeman, he works as a night watchman in a Montreal office building where, as he puts it, “nothing ever happens because everyone is asleep when I’m at work.” He listens to the hockey games on the radio; he cannot watch them on television because he gets too excited. So when his beloved Canadiens score, he runs up two flights of stairs, watches the replay on TV and then returns to his post. One evening on his rounds, he surprises a young couple who have just robbed the building cafeteria. The man gets away, but Normand pursues the girl – she works there by day – up a stairwell when his heart gives out. He drops to his knees and hangs on to a railing, gasping for breath. The girl notices and gingerly retraces her steps. When she is close enough, Normand grabs her by the wrist and they fall back down the steps, landing heavily on their backs. Normand is now in serious trouble; he gropes for his heart pills but can’t manage until she reaches over and helps him. His heart back to normal, he turns to her and says, “I haven’t seen you. Go home.” “Désolée,” she says, “I’m sorry” … and leaves. The eventful opening is prologue for all that follows in this tight little drama from Jean-Sébastien Lord. Veteran Guy Nadon (H20) is Normand, while Marilyn Castonguay (Miraculum) portrays Nathalie, who is not a girl, but a 27-year old woman and mother of Coralie, aged nine. Husband Guylaine is a violenttempered sort who drinks too much and cannot hold a job. Shot mostly at night with scenes lit by the garish light thrown off by suburban streetlamps, L’Ange Gardien weaves a delicate complicity between two individuals who ought never to have met. Still, they have met and will meet again. Driving to work one night, three weeks later, Normand encounters a man lying passed out in the street. Drawing on his police experience, he finds out where he lives, takes him home, and plunks him down in a chair in a cramped, ill-kept living room. A young girl, the man’s daughter, is there. Normand speaks to her gently. And suddenly, Nathalie is there as well, standing quietly off to one side. The drunk he has brought home is Guylaine, her husband. “What are you doing here,” she asks. Normand explains. “You’d better go,” she says. This scene is important because Nathalie has noticed something in the exchange between Normand and her daughter. Not long after, she shows up at his workplace seeking shelter – her husband has thrown her out and she has no place to go. It’s against every rule in the book, but Normand lets her in because he cannot say no to this woman with the luminous brown eyes and haunting waif-like beauty. They swap life stories. Normand lives with his wife Monique, their marriage haunted by the memory of a son killed in a traffic mishap at the age of four. In a clandestine visit to a dress shop in the building, Nathalie glimpses a future she might have had in another life. There is much that Normand doesn’t understand; for example, why are the police looking for her when he made no mention of her in his report? And what does Nathalie want from him? There is a twist in this film I did not see coming. And yet the signs – and some well-timed flashbacks – were there. Rarely have I seen two actors play so well off each other … difficult to know just who is the real guardian angel. In L’Ange Gardien, director Lord has displayed a deft hand as he navigates the map of the human heart. Running time: 94 minutes. In French with English subtitles. Available at Glebe Video.

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By Dorothy A. Phillips

This fall’s eight-day Ottawa International Writers Festival provides a cornucopia of treasures. The festival proper gets off to a rollicking start on October 23 with Newfoundland song- and book-writer and singer Alan Doyle talking (or singing?) about his new book, Where I Belong. I am looking forward especially to hearing my favourite CBC panelist Chantal Hébert (The Morning After) talk about Quebec’s 1995 referendum, and cognitive scientist Steven Pinker (The Thinking Person’s Guide to Writing in the 21st Century), who will, I hope, tell me how to write better columns for the Glebe Report. There are many new works presented in sessions about poetry and artists, about fiction from Canada and abroad, about politics and history here and elsewhere, about what science can tell us about ourselves, and a big songfest closing on October 30. POETRY

A poetry cabaret with Patrick Lane (Washita), Rachel Zolf (Janey’s Arcadia), and Gillian Wigmore (Orient); an evening of poetry from Australians Bonny Cassidy (Final Theory) and poet and educator Natalie Harkin, along with Canadians Paul Vermeersch (Don’t Let It End Like This. Tell Them I Said Something) and Vera Wabegijig (Wild Rice Dreams); an evening “brood” by Rob Thomas, this year’s recipient of the John Newlove Poetry award; and Ottawa’s new publisher Chaudiere Books’ launch of poetry from Amanda Earl (Kiki),

lives: on our emotions: Jim Davies (Riveted: The Science of Why Jokes Make Us Laugh, Movies Make Us Cry, and Religion Makes Us Feel One with the Universe); on how effective people deal with our current deluge of information: Daniel J. Levitin (The Organized Mind); and on the importance of personal face-to-face relationships: Susan Pinker (The Village Effect).

Roland Prevost (Singular Plurals) and Monty Reid (Garden). ARTISTS

Sarah Thornton (33 Artists in 3 Acts) discusses her new book about the private lives of 33 living artists she has encountered, including Ai Weiwei. FICTION

For fiction lovers there is much to savour. Favourite Canadian authors and their new novels include: Giller prize nominee Shani Mootoo (Moving Forward Sideways Like a Crab); Gillerprize winner David Bergen (Leaving Tomorrow); Toronto novelists Lee Maracle (Celia’s Song), Martha Baillie (The Search for Heinrich Schlögel), David Bezmozgis (The Betrayers) and Dionne Brand (Love Enough); Globe and Mail columnist Elizabeth Renzetti (Based on a True Story) and journalist Christine Fischer Guy (The Umbrella Mender); Vancouver writer Eliza Robertson (Wallflowers); from Winnipeg, Joan Thomas (The Opening Sky); from Montreal, former Canada Reads winner Heather O’Neill (The Girl Who Was Saturday Night); and Ottawa author and activist Monia Mazigh (Mirrors and Mirages). Stories of personal journeys come from Joseph Kertes (The Afterlife of Stars), Lee Henderson (The Road Narrows As You Go), and Eric McCormack (Cloud). Fiction with a historical theme is presented by award-winner Margaret Sweatman (Mr. Jones), Giller-prize winner Johanna Skibsrud (Quartet for the End of Time) and Ottawa’s award-winning Frances Itani (Tell). Works of (long) short fiction come

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from critically acclaimed Jon Paul Fiorentino (I’m Not Scared of You or Anything), award-winning journalist Mireille Silcoff (Chez L’arab) and Giller-prize winner Lynn Coady (Hellgoing). From London, England, comes three-time Booker Prize finalist Sarah Waters (The Paying Guests). POLITICS and HISTORY

If politics is your thing, besides Chantal Hébert, you can hear about two harrowing tales of escape: Nick Gray and Tenzin (Escape from Tibet) and Lucia Jang and Susan McClelland (Escape from North Korea); about Palestine’s problems with written history from Jo Roberts (Contested Land, Contested Memory); and David Austin and Anthony Stewart (Lament for a Nation: an Ethical Challenge) on race, sex and security in Canada. SCIENCE

Science is shedding new light on several aspects of our 21st century

Besides Steven Pinker, a series of advice for writers called Write On! includes Patrick Lane (Poetry and Inspiration), Chris Turner (Writing for Social Change) and David Bergen (Start at the Beginning) about writing first lines. Memoirists Alison Pick (Between Gods), Donna Thompson (The Four Walls of My Freedom), and Catherine Gildiner (Coming Ashore) discuss the art and craft of writing your life. To bring the festival to a musical close, Alan Neal hosts an evening of Canada’s songwriters featuring Oh Susanna, Ron Sexsmith, Joel Plaskett, Luke Doucet, Melissa McClelland (Whitehorse), Amelia Curran and Ottawa’s own Jim Bryson. Festival events are held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar (at Elgin) and other venues. Check the website at www.writersfestival.org for information about prices, times, venues, ticket information and exciting events before and after the festival proper. Dorothy A. Phillips is a frequent and accomplished Glebe Report writer and proofreader, and an avid reader.

WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs: TITLE (for adults)

AUTHOR

The Man in the Rockefeller Suit

Mark Seal

The Orenda2

Joseph Boyden

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Will Ferguson

The Luminaries4

Eleanor Catton

The Sea Lady5

Margaret Drabble

You’re Not Much Use to Anyone

David Shapiro

The Collector of Dying Breaths7

M. J. Rose

Big Tiny: A Built-It-Myself Memoir8

Dee Williams

Cutting for Stone

Abraham Verghese

The Stone Raft (A Jangada de Pedra)10

Jose Saramago

The Cold Light of Mourning11

Elizabeth J. Duncan

Requiem

Frances Itani

Caleb’s Crossing13 Memoirs of Hadrian

Geraldine Brooks

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AUTHOR

I Am the Messenger15

Marcus Zusak

Sound16

Sarah Alderson

The Hundred Dresses

Eleanor Estes

Sarah, Plain and Tall

Patricia MacLachlan

Half Magic

Edward Eager

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The immigrant experience in fiction: searching for identity By Anna Baccin

Thirteen years after Pearl Harbor, in a courtroom on San Piedro Island in the Puget Sound region near Seattle, Washington, the Japanese-American Kabuo Miyamoto is on trial accused of the murder of Carl Heine, a white man. The post-war anti-Japanese climate on San Piedro Island raises doubt that Kabuo will receive a fair trial. As the witnesses in the trial each give their testimony, the details of their stories weave together and create a picture of the island as a community struggling with racist attitudes and prejudices. However, we also find compassion, dignity and a moral sense of justice. Snow Falling on Cedars (New York; Harper, 1994) by David Guterson is a tale that acknowledges the prejudices and racism faced by immigrants, specifically the Japanese immigrants who came to North America before the Second World War and who were subsequently interned after Pearl Harbor. It is a beautifully written, atmospheric, interracial love story as well as a suspenseful courtroom drama. Ethnic and immigrant fiction can be traced back to the turn of the last century from authors who were interested in the immigrants’ plight and struggle with prejudice and exploitation, such as Willa Cather’s My Antonia and Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle. Beginning in the 1950s and 1960s we begin to see the stories from firstand second-generation immigrant authors. Today, immigrant fiction is an increasingly popular genre with many examples dealing with the realities of

mass immigration and globalization. Books in this genre often explore the immigrant’s search for a sense of identity and belonging, at the same time as their concept of home is becoming increasingly blurred. Through the characters in The Namesake (Boston; Houghton Mifflin, 2003), Jhumpa Lahiri describes the struggles of immigrants, first and second generation, to find their place in their adopted country. The Indian-American characters have well-educated parents and the ability to attend Ivy League universities; but they still desire to be more like the Anglo-Americans. Our hero Gogol, born to immigrant parents, struggles to understand his identity and where he belongs. As new immigrants to America, Gogol’s parents feel they have lost their customs and traditions along with their past. Second-generation immigrants will identify with Gogol and his guilt over wanting to dissociate from his immigrant family, and his longing to be accepted by his Anglo-American friends. You may also enjoy The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (New York; Riverhead Books, 2007) by Junot Diaz, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2008. A multi-generational

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Hispanic family from the Dominican Republic tries to escape a repressive situation by migrating to America, while battling the fuku (a family curse) that follows them. In Rawi Hage’s Cockroach (Toronto; Anansi, 2008), the protagonist with no name, who is not a likable character, is an immigrant from the Middle East leading a life of crime in Montreal. Hage successfully portrays the immigrants’ sense of isolation and loneliness. Ru (Montreal; Libre Expression, 2009) by Kim Thuy includes elements of her own life, such as leaving Saigon with her family as boat people and immigrating to Quebec. The story is recounted in short poetic vignettes, and won the French-language Governor General’s Award in 2010. It was translated into English in 2012 and subsequently shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Americanah (Toronto; Knopf Canada, 2013) by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells the story of Ifemelu, who has left Nigeria for Princeton to continue her postgraduate studies, and her teenage boyfriend, Obinze, who left Nigeria for Britain. Adichie gives us the immigrant experience from the vantage points of these two characters who travel to two different countries. The novel looks at current attitudes to race and touches on issues of identity1 and GMSOHouseGROscarAug14.pdf 9/9/14

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dislocation, and the sense of loss and detachment common to the immigrant experience. All of these titles are available at the Ottawa Public Library. Anna Baccin is Children’s Programs and Public Service Assistant at the Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, and a regular contributor of9:44 book essays to the Glebe Report. PM

As the mercury drops (well, let’s hope it’s not actual mercury in your thermometer) and the trees burst into colour before their long sleep, October brings with it a festive end to the life and warmth of summer. After Thanksgiving, the month passes by in anticipation of that fantastic ritual of rebellion – Halloween. Social order is turned on its head as our children are encouraged to traipse down the street at night threatening adults and demanding candy, albeit with a smile and an incongruous “thank you” as they step brightly from the porch. Curling up together with a well-chosen book can be a great way to heighten the anticipation and spend some memorable time together. The following suggestions range from “not creepy at all” to “quite creepy,” so please choose with care. All of these titles can be found at the Ottawa Public Library. Room on the Broom (Macmillan Children’s Books, 2001) by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler Former children’s laureate of the U.K., Julia Donaldson – who brought us that purple-prickled Gruffalo – has penned a sweet story about a witch, a broom and an assortment of animals met along a windy journey. Rhyming verse and repetition will please the three- to six-year-old crowd. There is an exciting climax involving a not-sonice dragon and a conclusion that will leave everyone with a smile. Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1979) by Deborah and James Howe and illustrated by Alan Daniel When the Monroe family returns home one evening with a small bunny, no one suspects that he is other than he appears, except for Chester the cat, whose lifelong penchant for horror stories has armed him with both an understanding of the supernatural and a suspicious nature. Told from the perspective of Harold the dog, Bunnicula is the terrible tale of a bunny who sleeps during the day and sucks the juice from innocent vegetables during

the night. Lock up your tomatoes and break out the garlic – this is one scary, funny story. First published in 1979, Bunnicula will forever remain a classic tale of vegetable horror. It would make (somewhat) spooky reading for children aged 8 to 12. The Graveyard Book (HarperCollins, 2008) by Neil Gaiman with illustrations by Dave McKean It’s not every day that a book wins both the Carnegie Medal in the U.K. as well as the Newbery Award in the U.S., but Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book has done precisely that. When his family is murdered in the night by the man Jack, a small toddler manages to escape, stepping out through the open door of his home and making his way up the hill to the old graveyard. There, the ghosts of the cemetery take him in on the condition that the tall and unnerving Silas would agree to be his guardian, bringing him food and necessities from outside the graveyard. The child is given the first name Nobody because “he looks like nobody but himself,” and the last name Owens as it is the ghosts Mr. and Mrs. Owens who agree to be his adoptive parents. As the pages turn, we watch young Nobody (Bod for short) grow, form friendships, have strange adventures, and learn from those who inhabit and those who visit the graveyard. We follow Bod as he encounters the Indigo Man under the hill, a witch, a ghoul-gate and a strange dog in the shadows. Each chapter can stand alone to some degree, a story in its own right, but the chapters also run together to tell the story of Bod and how it is that he is eventually able to step outside the sanctuary of the graveyard to face the man Jack on his own. Neil Gaiman has presented us with a creepy yet thoughtful tale. A graveyard is a most ingenious setting for this coming of age story: the presence of death and its permanence throw the precious curiosity we call life into sharp relief. This is a haunting tale for ages 10 and up. Ildiko Sumegi is a Glebe resident, mother of two boys, and owner of a well-used library card.

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Both students and parents are under stress paying for the costs of university education – it costs big bucks! Experts say starting to save early is the key. If you have more than one child, it costs a small fortune. I know, as my husband and I helped our three children fund their way through university. Apart from the noble goal of wanting them to value knowledge, we also wanted our kids to be able to look after themselves financially as adults; be debt free at the end of their first degree; and appreciate the cost of their education. And not necessarily in that order. Wisely or foolishly, throughout their childhood we acted under the assumption that our kids would attend university. When it came time to go, the kids had to cough up one third of the costs. They did this through part-time jobs during the academic high school year and summer jobs from the time they were about 16. Their jobs included everything from dishwasher to research assistant. My oldest dropped off 75 resumes to retail outlets before she landed her first job. Another third came from University Scholarships of Canada (USC). When our children were eight, five and one, we invested in USC in each child’s name. The original investment was returned when the child graduated from high school. In subsequent years, she or he received an amount based on

the interest the overall fund was making. The interest paid for about one third of the total cost of their education, about $15,000 to $17,000 a year. If the kids didn’t go to university, the interest on the investment would be lost. On occasion, we would remind them of this! The last third came from our savings. While our children were in university, the government implemented Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) and we invested in them too. The children were required to make a budget for each school year. While it was more or less smooth sailing with the two oldest (with the occasional wave), we ran into a few squalls with the youngest. My son was in and out of university for seven years before he obtained a degree. After his second year at a university near Toronto, no more funds were forthcoming from USC because of his academic standing. He left this university and moved back home. He enrolled at a local university at his own expense, but still found it difficult to apply himself and left owing a small debt to the institution. We advised him that if he continued to live with us, he would have to pay rent and he quickly found an incomesupported apartment. He also found a job, worked for a year and a half, paid off the debt, then obtained a student loan and continued working while he completed his degree, both on a partand full-time basis.

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“Apart from the noble goal of wanting them to value knowledge, we also wanted our kids to be able to look after themselves financially as adults; be debt free at the end of their first degree; and appreciate the cost of their education.” We told him we would pay for any courses that he passed. Apart from that, he was financially independent from us. He is slowly paying back his loan. Research indicates that we behaved as many parents do. According to CIBC polls, many parents are generally willing to pay for two-thirds of their children’s post-sec-

ondary education and 21 per cent are planning to pick up the entire cost. But helping finance their kids’ education is difficult for many parents. The CIBC polls found that about a third will delay retirement because of costs of their children’s university education. Another survey by Canadian Alliance of Student Associations found that 35 per cent of parents obtained a loan or line of credit; 33 per cent dipped into retirement savings; and some remortgaged their house. Many others were going to fewer restaurants, taking fewer vacations and working more hours. Parents aren’t the only ones suffering. According to the Canadian Federation of Students, the average student debt is almost $27,000. CBC reported that some estimates drop to around $14,500 when debt free graduates are included in the calculation. A Bank of Montreal poll found that 27 per cent of 1,018 Canadian postsecondary students said paying for school was their biggest worry, even ahead of finding a job and getting good marks. In a recent study by American Student Assistance, a private American non-profit organization, about a third of student respondents said debt impacted their career choices. That’s a concern if we want our children to do a job they love. And for those kids who don’t do well academically, my advice is to believe in them, because they will catch the wind. Our son is a good sailor and can weather a storm. Patricia Paul-Carson is the owner and writer of the blog “Parenting Adult Children” at www.parentingadultchildren.ca.

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Child caregivers and nannies in the neighbourhood – we’re happening! By Kate Preston-Thomas

It is hard not to notice all the strollers around that transport multiple children. There is a good chance that there is a caregiver or nanny driving the buggy. As a caregiver myself for close to 30 years, I have come to know many of the caregivers and nannies in the neighbourhood. Most are in fact career childcare workers. A lot of us chose this career path early in our twenties, some even earlier. We love what we do! Our workplace often extends beyond the boundaries of the neighbourhood as we travel from playgroups, parks, museums, libraries and community centres. Our co-workers include the kids we care for, their parents, neighbours, grandparents, our caregiver colleagues, letter carriers, shopkeepers and community centre staff. Lots of us have different philosophies but our hearts have most often guided us in our career choice. After speaking with some caregivers we came up with a list of the things that we do ordinarily (and some extraordinarily!) with the kids in our care: libraries (lots of them, not just locally), playgroups, the children’s garden on Main St., parks, waterparks, sledding, skating, skiing, swimming, swimming lessons, the YMCA (the ballroom is so much fun!), the butterflies at Carleton University (in October), camping at

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Glebe caregivers, moms and nannies, together with their charges, in the Glebe Community Centre

the municipal campground in Nepean, visiting the Bookmobile, French language playgroups, music lessons, lunch time concerts, museums, indoor play lands, arts and crafts, taking the O-Train and OC Transpo buses, and the Experimental Farm, just to name a few! Importantly, we also help prepare children for their school career. Many of us participate in or drop our charges off at community programming including morning and afternoon nursery schools. Our low child/caregiver ratios and often long days actually afford us some flexibility to do a wide variety of activities. Many of us have created play spaces in our homes and backyards, including skating rinks. One nanny told me about taking her charges to watch the 67s practise the Zamboni at Lansdowne a few years ago. When she mentioned it, every caregiver/ nanny turned their head and said that was the coolest thing they had heard. Most of the time we all keep it pretty simple though and no doubt a favourite pastime is an impromptu picnic with other caregivers, nannies, grandpar-

ents and parents, at a local park, with an amazing range of languages being spoken, and delicious food (especially if Auntie Mila is cooking!). In speaking to the teachers at GMCAPS (Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool) I discovered that nannies and caregivers are dropping off more than half of the children at the nursery school and arts programs. As everyone knows, full day kindergarten is in full swing in Ontario. This new program has had a large impact on all types of childcare and programs for one to five year olds. Previous half day kindergarten programming has been replaced by programming for younger children in many childcare centres. Daycare centres actually have available spaces these days and so do caregivers and nannies. We are all going through an adjustment period. As parents put their children in full day childcare and kindergarten, community based groups are also finding that they have available spaces in preschool programs. So yes, there is space available in many licensed programs right now, as

well as in community programming. Many caregivers and nannies also have space available. To help parents, caregivers and nannies find each other, we have started a list, which will be posted on the Glebe Community Centre bulletin board for childcare announcements. It simply lists the name of the caregiver, ages they look after, space availability and contact information. If you are a caregiver or nanny you can add your name to the list. The idea is that it is an easy way for parents to find us, either by jotting down a few possibilities or with a quick press of a button or tap on-screen, they can take a photo of the list and walk away with a list of people to call for childcare. What could be easier? Caregivers and nannies are important to the community and we love being here. Kate Preston-Thomas started as a nanny in the Glebe in 1985, and has worked as a caregiver, nursery school program assistant, daycare supply teacher and daycare cook.

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Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool a special place, say former students By Marny Hershorn

According to former student Daisy, Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool (GMCAPS) is almost like home. Just 15 now, she attended the school for pretty much half her life. She started in the two-year-old program and continued on to the after -school fine arts program for another eight years. Daisy was hoping to do something meaningful as part of her mandatory volunteer hours for high school, so she reconnected with Director Karen Cameron and soon began helping out once a week with GMCAPS’ after-school fine arts program. Daisy says it’s somewhat different this time around because her former teachers are now her peers. Although she says some things never change, Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool has always been a warm and welcoming place. Daisy remembers never crying when her parents dropped her off in the morning and was always eager to go to school. On the day her younger sister was born, her grandmother picked her up at the end of the day and asked Daisy if she had any exciting news to share. She replied, “I went to pretty school,” which is what she called the preschool at the time. There was no mention of her new sibling. It is not only the memories that are so meaningful to Daisy, it is also the incredible after-school fine arts program where she first had the opportunity to be exposed to different painting techniques, styles and to learn about famous artists. These small creative arts classes are offered to students from JK to Grade 6 and focus on creativity. Children try out different materials and tools and truly experiment with art. Unique projects are created in each class and children can take their works of art home or they may even get to display them at the school’s Vernissage Art Show in the spring. While picking up new skills as a toddler, Daisy forged a life long friendship with Emma. Although their mothers had been friends for years, the girls became inseparable at preschool. Emma also reconnected with Cameron when she painted her daughter’s face at a community event. Not

long after, Emma started volunteering in the after-school fine arts program. She says she not only loves getting to know the students, but also is amazed how each one interprets assignments such as Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, so differently. Bot h Da isy a nd Em ma say GMCAPS is a special place that nurtures creativity and individuality with students, volunteers and teachers that never want to leave. For Cameron, the girls have a special place in her heart because they were both in her first two-year-old class when she started teaching in 2001. She believes the school is lucky to have them and truly benefits from their former experience, “...who better than a seasoned student to help out in the class they loved so dearly.” In fact, Cameron cannot walk down Bank Street without bumping into former students. “I have seen kids go off to high school and some to university and it’s so great to have them early on when they are just learning the basic skills of life. Some theorists joke that all we need to learn in life, we learn at preschool.” If you would like to be part of the GMCAPS family, some spaces are still available in the after-school fine arts program, with optional school pickup available from all Glebe elementary schools. There are limited spots in the two-year-old program on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well as spots in the three-yearold program on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Or join in for some fun at the upcoming Halloween art workshop for children from JK to Grade 6, October 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Please contact Karen Cameron to find out more about Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool or any of the activities at (613) 276-7974 or email goodmorningpreschool@gmail. com. Visit the school’s website www. gmcaps.com or like their facebook page. Marny Hershorn is a board member at Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool. Her son attends the 2-year-old program and, like Daisy and Emma, doesn’t want to go home at the end of the day.

Costumed children having a ball at last year’s Frankendance at the Glebe Co-op Nursery School.

Fall, Frankendance and fabulous learning opportunity! By Sheri Segal Glick

With the end of summer comes some sadness – gone is the warm-enoughto-wear-shorts weather (outside anyway), long days and lush green lawns (I am looking at your lawns, neighbours). On the other hand, fall brings the opportunity to wear cozy warm sweaters, beautiful fall trees covered in reds, browns and yellows, and of course, it brings our Glebe Co-op Nursery School (GCNS) family back together! After a long summer away from the classroom, our preschoolers are back to playing, learning and creating (I personally love receiving all of the artwork, though my inability to throw any of it out will likely earn me a spot on the television show Hoarders before my children reach high school). It’s so cute to watch the toddlers (1.5 to 2.5 years) march in wearing their knapsacks, talking to their friends and showing signs of independence, often for the first time. The preschoolers (2.5 to 4 years) are basically grownups, learning new songs, colours, letters and numbers in circle time each day after an exhausting morning of fabulous play and delicious snacks. Each week there is a different theme – sometimes timely (Fall, Thanksgiving) and other times whimsical (Dr. Seuss, Zoo) – and our teachers transform the classroom, the activities and the selection of storybooks to reflect the theme. Still looking for the right preschool?

We currently have one spot left in our toddler program and spaces do become available in both our Toddler

and Preschool program throughout the year. If you are interested in learning more about the school, please get in touch with us at info@glebepreschool. com, check out our website at www. glebepreschool.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or just drop by the classroom and talk with our fabulous teachers to learn more. Frankendance!

The Frankendance is a highlight of the fall for many of us at GCNS. The kids have so much fun painting pumpkins, doing crafts, jumping around in the bouncy castle, making (read: eating) candy necklaces and dancing up a storm in their (adorable) costumes, that we have made it an annual tradition. In addition to the above-mentioned activities, there is also a bake sale (we price to sell!) and a raffle (this year boasting even more amazing prizes than ever – hard to believe, I know). Fundraising events like these allow our nursery school to offer special programming and to buy exciting and educational new toys for the classroom. Perhaps more importantly, they allow families in the community to get together at fun events designed specifically for the toddler/preschooler crowd. I look forward to seeing you and your little ladybugs, dinosaurs and (the many, many) princesses Anna and Elsa at the Frankendance on Sunday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Sheri Segal Glick is the Communications Chair of the GCNS Board. Her kids will be the ones at the Frankendance dressed as Elmo, Sulley and a baby cow. Their costumes will be dirty by 10:15.

Terry Fox Run at Mutchmor Public School The Terry Fox Run was celebrated at Mutchmor School on Wednesday, September 24. Over 300 students were running for Terry Fox around the Glebe. At the school, they raised about $800 with “Toonies for Terry” to go to cancer research. Various classes raised awareness of Terry Fox by watching documentaries, reading articles and making posters. The tradition of the Terry Fox run has been going on for about seven years. This year, the whole school gathered for an assembly about the run and then ran laps around the field. Students did numbers of laps ranging from 10 to 30. Everybody was inspired by Terry Fox’s perserverance and belief in himself. Some of the things the students said after the run were: “Doing the Terry Fox Run is inspiring because it would mean a lot to Terry for him to know that we’re carrying on his dream.” – Maddie, Grade 6 “It’s cool how the school is raising money for cancer and it’s really lovely how so many people are donating money.” – Freddie, Grade 6

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Arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle accident, firefighters must first size up the situation for risk and move to secure the scene, the victims and the vehicle. Above, four firefighters are continuing to stabilize the sedan on its underside with V-Struts after initially having wedged wooden chocks between the chassis and the ground.

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 Cars such as the SUV and the sedan above are delivered ready for hands-on vehicle extrication training that regularly takes place on the premises of such Ottawa Fire Service local partners as Kenny U Pull (above), Sonshine Auto Parts and Standard Auto.

of rescue tools commonly referred to as the “jaws of life. “ For the Station 12 vehicle rescue unit, the most utilized of these tools have proven to be the ultra-light and high- powered hydraulic cutters and spreaders (see images below), in this case manufactured by the Dutch company Homaltro. An important goal of the drill taking place that day was for the firefighters to refine individual and team technique aimed at creating enough physical space around a trapped victim to allow for access and his or her safe and timely removal. Most nota-

ble to an interested bystander were the methodical steps taken both to detach the roof and to take off front and back doors in a single piece, made possible by making precise cuts in and around the A,B,C vertical structural posts supporting the front and back doors of the vehicle. Ostensibly, this remodeling of an SUV into a “dune buggy “or a sedan into a convertible using über power tools might appear to be a bit of a lark; however, it’s actually serious business since to be effective in dealing with motor vehicle extractions, firefighters need to become highly

familiar with the details of the structural designs, safety features and construction materials used in the makes and models of automobile on the road today. And this is where any of you readers with an old car destined for the junkyard can choose to provide firefighters with some additional experience: support OFS training by donating your scrap vehicle and receive a $500 tax receipt to boot. You can easily launch that process by calling the Vehicle Donation Program at 613-580-2424 ext 29621 or visit Ottawa.ca for more information.

SKILL-BUILDING FOR LIFE Conducted under the direction of OFS officers Marc Messier, Captain Brian Clarke and Acting Lieutenant Al Lavigne (shown above), this simulated extrication is just one of the many training opportunities designed to keep heavy rescue professional skills sharp and up-to-date. Short of real-time experiences, such hands-on scenarios serve as a challenge to Station12 platoon members to implement protocols in assessing and securing a scene (Hydro wires, traffic control), stabilizing both a vehicle and a victim, formulating an action plan to extricate the patient and preparing him or her for medical transport in a timely fashion, cleaning up debris and contaminants and finally, practising team decision-making and communication throughout the operation. At the best of times, attending at a motor vehicle accident on-or off-road presents first responders with an inherently fluid or “dynamic” situation that requires ongoing reassessment of needs and responses from start to finish at every level of decision-making. On the ground, where a multiplicity of variables makes any incident complex, teams of front-line actors are encouraged to practise task-oriented problem-solving, proceeding on the premise that there is always more than one way to approach any obstacle. For example, while one or two team members may be engaged in a particular action, those that are standing back are equally involved, using their peripheral vision and analytic skills to envision alternative approaches and if need be, direct a change in technique. Where time is of the essence, this team-based decision-making capacity in first responders may make the difference between life and death for victims.

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Have you have ever paid a visit to the Glebe’s Station 12? If so, you may have already met some of the 28 firefighters making up the four rotating platoons that call Fifth Avenue and O’Connor home base. Like teams in five other stations across the city, these professionals, in addition to fighting fires, are tasked by Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) with providing heavy rescue. For Station 12, this takes the form of delivering both high angle rescue (See the Glebe Report, April, 2014) and vehicle extrication. For first responders arriving at vehicle crashes and rollovers, time is always of the essence, and good preparation, teamwork, knowledge of protocols and mastery of their tools are all key to successfully rescuing victims both quickly and safely. According to OFS statistics, some 120 of the total 3567 road collisions in Ottawa in 2013 required extrication while in 2014, more than 75 of the 2420 road accidents on record by the end of September have called for this type of heavy rescue. For rookies and veterans alike, maintaining a high level of readiness for such emergencies requires repeated hands-on trainings like the one that photographer Lois Siegel and I witnessed over the summer on the grounds of the Kenny U Pull on Bentley Road. One objective that sunny morning was for the team to practise extrication techniques on both an upright car and a rollover (or limited access vehicle) utilizing a range

In the moments before – this SUV’s battery was disconnected and the car stabilized with chocks. An officer, following a plan for extricating the victim, entered the car (after removal of the rear window) to secure the “patient” with neck-brace and tarp to protect against debris; for safety, all windows but the windshield underwent controlled breakage; finally, cuts made in the three vertical posts allowed the firefighters to remove supports and side doors as one piece; now hydraulic spreaders are being used to create needed space beneath the dashboard.

Former Glebe Report editor Julie Houle Cezer wrote a companion article on Station 12 and high angle training in the April 2014 Glebe Report. Photographer Lois Siegel is a long-time contributor to the newspaper. Most commonly used in extricating crash victims, Station 12’s lightweight yet powerful hydraulic spreader (left) and cutter (right) play a central role in speedy roof removal (see photo above left).

At the end of its life cycle, this repurposed vehicle has played its part in the training and emergency readiness of the firefighters of Station 12.

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The University of Ottawa Group Exhibition SURFACING II is a new art exhibition at Studio Sixty Six on Muriel Street. University of Ottawa professor Michael Orsini curates the exhibition; designer Carrie Colton is the gallery director. They both have a strong belief that art should be an accessible and necessary element to life – not only for collectors or art buffs, but for everyone. Colton has defiantly made art accessible in her gallery, where she shows only emerging artists and all work is priced from $200 to $2,000. She also never shows work that is more than two years old. Michael Orsini is Associate Professor in the School of Political Studies, and Chair of the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies. He also loves art – he has been a collector for the past 15 years – and this is his second year curating the SURFACING exhibition. To choose pieces for the exhibit, he met with many young artists at the University of Ottawa and selected the works of art that moved him. This year’s show hosts art from students and graduates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program as well as work from Master of Fine Arts students. Displaying work from these two groups of students gives the exhibition an interesting depth because you can see artists with different levels of public exposure. The exhibition also showcases the diversity of the work coming out of the fine arts programs at Ottawa U. Orsini describes this exhibit as a challenge for us to think with and beyond the surface of the art

– as both a practice relying on surfaces and a process of meaning making. The exhibition features seven artists bringing a huge array of styles and types of new work. Danielle Havimaki includes some paper-based work featuring triangles and assorted objects such as pumpkin-gourds adorned with sparkling jewels and beer bottles. Laura Demers shows her collages; Amélie Levesque her work exploring the mystery in interior spaces, while Gabreil Seguin displays abstract, colourful landscapes. Chloe Jackson scans objects and then uses the photos to create an image. Jessica Bell includes some of her mixed media art that attempts to describe moving from one place to another. Stanzie Tooth presents both collages and gouache works on paper. This show offers a chance to support the Ottawa art community, and emerging artists in particular. The location and mandate of Studio Sixty Six bring a key element of culture to the Glebe, where you can look at art in a relaxed setting. Orsini believes that Ottawa is cool enough for art, and that we should become part of the positive change to bring more art into the lives and homes of Glebe residents. The exhibition opened on Thursday, October 9, 2014 and the show runs until November 16, 2014. The gallery is located at 66 Muriel Street, unit 202. Morgan St. Laurent is a recent Carleton graduate with a passion for the arts. Studio Sixty Six 202-66 Muriel Street Oct 9–Nov 16

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You can see a sneak preview of the upcoming art exhibition, silent auction and sale of paintings by residents participating in the art program at the Glebe Centre Long Term Care in the Meeting Room of the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue from October 5 to 31. This very successful program is helping residents communicate, express their creativity and experience a sense of accomplishment in an encouraging social context. The artwork is full of colour, life and immediacy. You will be able to enjoy and purchase a range of the beautiful artwork created by the residents under the dir-

ection of Patricia Doyle, noted local artist and program facilitator, at the annual exhibit, silent auction and sale at the Glebe Centre, 77 Monk Street (across from Lansdowne Park). The gala evening is Friday, November 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring live music and refreshments. The exhibit and sale continues Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited and admission is free. All proceeds go to support the growth of the art program and donations are, of course, gratefully accepted. Ellen Schowalter is a coordinator of art exhibitions at the Glebe Community Centre Gallery.

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For 34 years, the Ottawa Valley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild has held its exhibition and sale at the Glebe Community Centre on the first weekend of November. Participants are always looking for creative, innovative ways to approach their craft and this year is no exception. Among the talented artisans this year are “upcyclers, recyclers and gatherers.” Mary-Anne Dalkowski creates plastic-bag bags, which are creations produced with what she calls the “upcycling” technique. Using strips of plastic made from newspaper sleeves, milk, bread, shopping bags and cotton yarn, she weaves unique, durable, washable bags. Only the carry strap is purchased new to give the bag structural integrity. They make excellent book or beach bags. Another long-time participant, Janet Whittam, is recycling cut-up bathing suits by weaving them into colourful rugs. Found items such as shells, antlers and cordage from Siberian irises are incorporated into her creative baskets, each one unique. Amanda Carrigan is a spinner and knitter who enjoys gathering plants from the fields to create dyes for her raw fleece and handspun yarns. She has created a city

dye-garden to grow madder and woad, which don’t grow in the wild, to help produce a colour palette for her work. Along with these talented vendors, there will be a number of other participants exhibiting and selling a wide range of products, including custom hand-woven garments such as capes, vests, shawls, hats and scarves, and items to accessorize your home such as decorative throws, pillows and tapestries. Available as well for those who have their own creative needs is a variety of handspun yarns, novelty yarns, assorted fleece (wool, alpaca and mohair) and specialized tools. On the Guild website you can read about the vendors and see a sample of their work (www.ovwsg.com). The Simply Unique exhibition and sale provides an excellent opportunity to shop for gifts for yourself and others. If you are unable to find that “special item,” many of the vendors are prepared to produce a custom order for clients. Also, enjoy the demonstrations of weaving and spinning by members, and at the Guild exhibit area, obtain information about membership applications and monthly programs, and sign up for workshops held at the Guild’s resource centre. Take in the Simply Unique exhibition and sale at the Glebe Community Centre, Fri. Oct. 31, 4-8, Sat. Nov. 1, 10-5 and Sun. Nov. 2, 10-4. Free admission. ATM available on-site. Free parking at Corpus Christi School. Nancy Ingram is a former Glebe resident who has participated in the Guild sale for over 20 years. Her current focus is needle felting and mixed media artwork.

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his dream. As a result of his experience, he would like to see more encouragement from the public for young entrepreneurs like himself. “It is easy for students who can’t afford to go to school to get money from the government.” Zargari says. “Anybody can get OSAP like that. It should be that easy for a young entrepreneur to get loans to start their business. Especially for young entrepreneurs who, instead of wanting to go to school, they want to start their own business.” Zargari’s clothes are available at five shops in

“He enjoys meeting customers face-to-face at shows and explaining his concept for the brand, which is based on passion, inspiration and ‘warrior-like strength’.”

Ottawa and a few places in Toronto. The summer is his busiest season, as Zargari sells his clothes in the ByWard Market and at various shows in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. Online sales are rare but he has gotten a couple of out-of-town orders from the United States and Vancouver. He enjoys meeting customers face-to-face at shows and explaining his concept for the brand, which is based on passion, inspiration and “warrior-like strength.” Zargari believes in giving back, and 10 per cent of all profits from his clothes go to charities. “I was brought up that way,” he explains, “we’d have a jar in my house in Iran or here, and after we came home we’d put coins in it. It’s something I’ve

Amir Zargari, young entrepreneur and owner of the clothing line Babes & Gents, models some of the clothing he designed at the Fall Down Gallery on Somerset Street.

always been around, helping the less fortunate, and I believe in karma – it’s going to come back some day in some shape or form.” Babes & Gents’ latest line is the Paris Capsule collection, inspired by Kanye West. Zargari admires West’s infectious appeal and the star’s own interest in fashion. The Paris Capsule line took a year to come up with, and is a labour of love for Zargari. He admits that it is not about the money he makes, but the appreciation he gets from fans who understand the culture. When asked about the time he felt the most pride in what he’s accomplished, Zargari laughs. “Too many proud moments,” he says, “every good thing that happens, you just feel so happy.” Zargari’s next show will be at the 613 Night Market at the Ottawa Convention Centre on October 18. Nicole Bayes-Fleming is a second-year journalism student at Carleton University and has contributed several articles to the Glebe Report.

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As I sit with Kathy Aldridge on the couch by the window in Bridgehead at Bank and Second, a woman walks in with a huge smile on her face. She approaches Aldridge and says something along the lines of: “I just had to come in and say hello ... you were on Donut Showdown, weren’t you? I saw you on TV! You were great.” I ask Aldridge if that happens often, and she casually responds, “Oh yes, like five times a day.” So why is she suddenly famous? Aldridge and her business partner Angela Firman won $10,000 on the Food Network’s Donut Showdown on September 15. Aldridge ran a home daycare in the Glebe for 20 years and now works at a golf course and for the Ottawa Senators, and Firman is a local horticulturalist. The two women only started making doughnuts about a year ago, and they were up against stiff competition on Donut Showdown: culinary arts teachers Chris Sheppard and Roger Dewling and third-generation doughnut makers Danny Plazarin and Katie Willing. But did that faze Aldridge and Firman? No. Their recipe for success? Practice. “We watched Season 1 of Donut Showdown at least twice. We took notes,” says Aldridge. “We would rewind to see where they kept the equipment in the show’s kitchen. We were ready.” It didn’t hurt that Aldridge and Firman also make a great team. They work together seamlessly, finishing each other’s tasks in the kitchen. “If I step away from something, Angela takes over”, says Aldridge. In fact, this

teamwork saved them on Donut Showdown when Aldridge nearly burned the toasted coconut topping for a doughnut by forgetting to start the timer and Firman stepped in to save it. “Angela always saves my butt,” says Aldridge on the show. The two women’s talents are also complementary: Aldridge is the doughnut dough lady and Firman is the sauce lady. Firman does the paperwork; Aldridge does the public relations. But they have both been baking and cooking for a long time and they both love experimenting in the kitchen, coming up with innovative, mouth-watering, enticing doughnut creations. Despite her sudden fame, Aldridge seems down to earth. She is energetic, has an infectious positive energy and a bit of a mischievous glint in her eye. And Aldridge is also clearly courageous. At a barbecue on Canada Day in 2013, after eating the Tim Horton’s doughnuts that Firman had brought – cut in half, grilled and stuffed with ice cream – Kathy said, “We have got to do something with these.” And do something they did. They applied to be part of Privé’s Underground Chef’s Market held at the Ottawa Convention Centre in November 2013. When they were accepted, Firman said, “Uh, we can’t bring Tim Horton’s doughnuts!” And so began the research and experimenting to come up with their original cake and yeast doughnut recipes. Aldridge and Firman hand made a thousand doughnuts, grilled them and filled them for the Underground Chef’s Market. They haven’t looked back since. When I ask Aldridge how you get over the fear of starting something

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Amir Zargari is wearing the clothes he designed himself and a pair of bright red Kanye West shoes. A grin stretches across his face as he begins to talk about his brand, Babes & Gents, which launched in July of last year. Zargari emigrated from Iran with his family when he was in Grade 9 and he attended Glebe Collegiate Institute. He admits he almost went to Toronto to start his clothing line, but stayed in Ottawa so he could have the support of his friends and contacts in the field. “Ottawa’s been good,” he says, “constantly showing love.” Growing up, Zargari’s passion was always for fine arts and fashion. In high school he would show his paintings in Ottawa galleries and shop at boutique stores. After graduating, he spent time in the engineering programs at Waterloo University and the University of Ottawa, completing a co-op term at RBC in the IT department. But the lack of creativity permitted by the curriculum made him rethink his decision. “In the first semester at Waterloo, I knew I wasn’t going to be an engineer so I made a list of all my hobbies. OK, these are all the things that make me happy and I do because it’s fun … so I should do these for a living. And the top two things that I spent a lot of time on were art and shopping, and reading about all the new clothes that were out – I was so into fashion news and street culture. So you take these and you combine everything and what do you get? You get a clothing line, with my art on the clothes. It just made perfect sense.” It wasn’t an easy path from there. Big businesses told him to come back with his designs in a year, once he had established a fan base. His parents were not convinced that starting his own clothing line was the right choice for him. The first six months saw nearly no sales. But Zargari was determined, working a part-time job and using his savings to support

Doughnut divas living their dream

Babes & Gents clothing shows passion and ‘warrior-like strength’ by Nicole Bayes-Fleming

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Kathy Aldridge (right) and Angela Firman hard at work making the cherry doughnuts that would get them past round one on the Donut Showdown

completely new, she says, “Just do it. We’re flying by the seat of our pants. We just took one step, one more step, then another. Then, one day, we looked up and said ‘look how far we have come in one year!’” Aldridge says she has only recently stopped laughing when she says the name of their company: “Hot Cream Holes.” The name, which a good friend of Firman and Aldridge’s came up with, describes the ice cream oozing out of the doughnut holes. And, well, it is memorable! So, what are Aldridge and Firman going to do with the $10,000? They have already bought a vintage food trailer. They are having it gutted and fitted to their needs with a stainless steel interior. They’ll be able to pull the trailer with their cars and set up shop wherever. They’re thinking the canal during the winter, Jazzfest, Bluesfest ... and yes, don’t worry, they’re looking into a Glebe location too. Hot Cream Holes will be at the Ottawa Convention Centre on Octo-

One of the circus-themed doughnuts that Firman and Aldridge created to win the Donut Showdown

ber 18 for an event called 613 Night Market. But, if you want to make sure you’re the first to know where you can get yourself a Sherry’s Cherry or a Sweet Salty Sue (yes, all the doughnuts have names!), “like” the Hot Cream Holes Facebook page. Just do it. You know you want to. Seema Akhtar is a regular contributor to the Glebe Report who can’t wait to taste a Sweet Salty Sue (a grilled doughnut, cut in half, stuffed with ice cream, topped with salted butter caramel sauce and sprinkled with pink Himalayan salt).

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Little debate at all-candidates’ meeting By Ashwin Shingadia At the all-candidates meeting held at the Glebe Community Centre on October 2, representatives of the six community associations in Capital Ward put questions to both mayoral and council candidates before an audience of about a hundred people. Questions from the audience were also collected on slips of paper and read by moderator Anne Scotton. In the first half of the meeting, questions were asked to the councillor candidates for Capital Ward, all of whom attended: Espoir Manirambona, David Chernushenko and Scott Blurton. In the second half, the same questions were asked to the six mayoral candidates who attended: Bernard Couchman, Michael St. Arnaud, Robert White, Anwar Syed, Jim Watson and Mike Maguire. In my opinion, there was little debate among the candidates. Some stayed after the meeting to talk to members of the audience and other candidates. Some school board trustee candidates were also on-hand. Posing questions were representatives of the community associations of Heron Park (James McLaren), Old Ottawa South (Linda Hancock), Glebe (Christine McAllister and Carol Macleod), Glebe Annex (Sylvia Milne), Old Ottawa East (Phillis OdenbachSutton) and the Dow’s Lake Residents’ Association (Bhagwan Sandhu). In

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Further to the Glebe Report’s coverage of the Ottawa election in our September issue, we are pleased to bring you statements from these additional candidates.

Mayoral candidates The Glebe Report asked all candidates for Mayor of the City of Ottawa to respond to the question: “What do you consider top priorities for Ottawa and for the Glebe neighbourhood in the next four years, and how do you plan to address them? What qualities do you bring to the table? (A few issues you may wish to address in your answer: intensification, light rail extension & funding, traffic congestion, taxes, garbage collection & recycling, government efficiency, city debt load, Lansdowne development, Ottawa River Action Plan, affordable housing, Canada’s 150th birthday celebration 2017, other …) Candidates were asked to keep their responses and biographies to no more than 290 words, and the Glebe Report pledged to publish them “as received” (edited only for length). Candidates were also asked for contact information and a photograph of themselves. Responses appear in the September and October issues of the Glebe Report.

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The moderator read questions from the floor, to which, for reasons of time, the candidates were asked to answer with a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down.” Questions dealt with issues such as corporate donations to election campaigns, recycling of plastic bags and changing the city’s garbage contract, and a vision for the development of Bank Street between Billings Bridge and Walkley Road. Although there was no audience participation at the microphones, the meeting covered a lot of ground. I wish the best of luck to the candidates and urge all citizens to vote on October 27.

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The candidates were asked whether the pedestrian bridge over the Rideau Canal scheduled in 2025 could be constructed immediately. The answer from all mayoral candidates was a resounding “no.” Candidates were also asked to discuss the issue of buses on Lakeside on football game days. Initially, as many as 500 buses per hour rumbled down Lakeside on game day. After much protest from residents, this number has been reduced. Candidates agreed that further solutions were possible.

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The city’s planning decisions have allowed some “minor variances,” which contradict zoning bylaws and the Official Plan, that community associations do not consider minor. With intensification, what will our neighbourhoods look like in 10 years time? Watson noted that since the 2001 amalgamation, the City has aligned the transportation plan, environment plan, cycling plan as well as the Official Plan to provide better integration. Syed thought that trees should be maintained and that old buildings should coexist with new, but added that “the planning and adjustment committees should listen to you.” Maguire cited the dramatic increase in number of housing units allowed in a Manotick development, and advised: “Stop voting for those who do this.” White held that “intensification is a Liberal agenda.” Among the councillor candidates, Manirambona felt the need for “local democratic planning,” Blurton suggested we “get rid of corporate donations to councillors” and Chernushenko agreed, pointing out that he

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ago the city had wanted to shut down the Glebe and the Old Ottawa South community centres, they have in fact been renovated. Syed said there was room to improve community sports facilities, but a balance must be maintained between the environment and buildings. White said, “The spending fiasco has to stop. If I become mayor, we will have $3 million more for Brewer Park.” Among the councillor candidates, Chernushenko mentioned the planned replacement of the arena and swimming pool at Brewer.

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renowned philanthropist, businessman, artist, academic, athlete and now mayor of Ottawa candidate. I graduated with honors from Sir Robert Borden high school, and have since committed my life to the betterment of humanity.

are already discussing, embracing and manifesting. My vision is simple: a more sustainable, democratic and egalitarian society. Imagine and create. “Not the only one, I hope some day you’ll join us and the world will live as one.”

Contact information: Phone: 613-277-9310 Email: bjc@bernardcouchman.ca Web: www.bernardcouchman.ca

Biographical details: Living well, in the present moment. Consciously serving in social justice, environmental and democratic reform groups and movements. Learning honour and duty. Completing a Bachelor Degree in Public Affairs and Policy Management at Carleton University. Disciple of wisdom, nature and life.

Candidates for Councillor of Capital Ward (Ward 17) The Glebe Report asked all candidates for Councillor of Capital Ward (Ward 17) to respond to the question: “What do you consider top priorities for Capital Ward (Ward 17), and the Glebe in particular, in the next four years, and how do you plan to address them? What qualities do you bring to the table?” (Some issues you may want to address: Lansdowne traffic and parking, integration of Lansdowne retailers, urban park programming, canal footbridge at Fifth and Clegg, intensification and infill issues, bikeway, green space deficit …) Candidates were asked to keep their responses and biographies to no more than 290 words, and the Glebe Report pledged to publish them “as received” (edited only for length). Candidates were also asked for contact information and a photograph of themselves. Responses appear in the September and October issues of the Glebe Report.

Bernard Couchman My fellow citizens, In response to your request for my ideas on the top priorities for Ottawa and your neighbourhood in the next four years, and how I would address them and what qualities I bring to the table. To be fair you suggested 16 items and others although 250 words are not enough to cover them all. What I can say is I care deeply about your struggles in the Glebe, and for all the citizens of Ottawa, that’s why I have chosen to contribute my time, energy and resources to make sure that Ottawa remains a vibrant community that we can all enjoy. It would be wardism to just comment on what I think the Glebe should look like in the next four years. I spend a lot of time with John Leaning, I have his autographed book on the Glebe and that is a great starting point, although you will be playing a huge role as we welcome the world in the women’s FIFA 2015. I think the energetic Glebe today has seen some significant changes in the last 150 years, most of it for the positive, we must accept the responsibility as citizens of Ottawa that our city is growing and growing has pains. I will thank you for being so patient with the city as we work together to make Ottawa a competitive global city. “Be a great neighbour” is my philosophy, unity makes us stronger, keep up the fight of faith, love is the answer. Biographical details: I am a world-

Contact information: Email: espoir.manirambona@gmail. com Web:www.electespoirmanirambonain-capital.blogspot.ca

Candidates for School Board Trustee (Zone 9) The Glebe Report asked candidates for School Board Trustee in Zone 9 to respond to the question: “What do you see as top priorities for [Ottawa Carleton District School Board][Ottawa Catholic School Board] schools in Zone 9, in particular those serving Glebe residents, in the next four years? How do you plan to address them? What qualities do you bring to the table?” Candidates were asked to keep their responses and biographies to no more than 290 words, and the Glebe Report pledged to publish them “as received” (edited only for length). Candidates were also asked for contact information and a photograph of themselves. Responses appear in the September and October issues of the Glebe Report. Ottawa catholic school board

an experienced administrator and I am ready to serve the residents of Zone 9. I have managed both large and small teams while working in collaboration with some of the largest trade unions in Canada. I enjoy helping people and I have always worked on the front line. For more details, please visit www. jasonrenaud.ca/priorities.html. Biographical details: Bilingual candidate for OCSB Zone 9 Trustee, raised in the St. Elizabeth Parish, attended school in the OCSB. Graduate of the University of Calgary (Security Management) and Algonquin College (Police Foundations). Employed in a leadership position in a mental health setting. For more details, please visit www.jasonrenaud.ca/about-jason. html. Contact information: Email: Jason@jasonrenaud.ca Twitter: @JasonZone9 Web: www.jasonrenaud.ca

French School Trustee Zone 9 candidates Although there are no French-language schools in the Glebe, some Glebe parents may support a Frenchlanguage school board. Below is a list of school board trustee candidates for Zone 9 for the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO) and the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE). Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO)

Marielle Godbout Email: marigodb@hotmail.com Richard St-Jean Email: richard.stjean@yahoo.ca Phone: 613-898-1911 Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE)

Johanne Lacombe Email: jmlacombe@hotmail.ca Phone: 613-282-9182 Web: www.johannelacombe.ca

Espoir Manirambona We are fast entering a new age, full of possibilities for advancement as a community. There are many opportunities to manifest positive changes that will benefit all residents in the Glebe, Capital Ward, Ottawa and indeed across the world. For example, local, organic food security, free transit, healthy homes for all. A sustainable, cooperative, local, resource-based economy. 100 per cent green energy. Reconnecting with the sun, earth, wind and fire. Clean water, fluoridation-free! Let’s develop an ambitious plan for climate justice today because tomorrow never comes. Let’s clean up our air. Let’s walk and bike more, so that kids can breathe a little easier. Making every vote count equally with proportional representation, a ranked choice ballot and multi-member districts. Building direct democracy. Embrace diversity, creativity, public art, solidarity, free goods and services. Less is more. All power to the people. Democracy at work through worker coops. Development that’s democratic, inclusive and sustainable. Let’s reconsider Lansdowne; empower neighbours and community groups, social movements in the development process. For the people. These are solutions that we

Jason Renaud The highest priority has to be student achievement. I will support student achievement and the advancement of the Catholic faith by ensuring that the board supports school administrators and teachers with their own development so that students will continue to receive high calibre instruction. Further, I will work with my board colleagues and school administrators to ensure that we provide safe and welcoming environments so that students, teachers and administrators can stay focused on learning. My priorities that are specific to the Glebe area include evaluating the outcome of the Walking School Bus Pilot Project and working with the City to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to ensure that students have safe access to school once the Main Street Renewal project gets underway. I will bring strong leadership to the Ottawa Catholic School Board. I am

X Ottawa Municipal Election is Monday, October 27 Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote for Mayor of Ottawa, your Ward Councillor, and your School Board Trustee. To find out if you are on the voters’ list, go to www.ottawa.ca and under Voters, click on “Are YOU on the voters’ list?” To find out where you vote, go to www.ottawa.ca and under Voters, click on “Where do I vote?” ID needed: You need one single, original (or a certified or notarial copy) document that shows your name and qualifying address OR you can complete a Declaration of Identity form at the polling station.

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Monitor the debate about the proper role and powers of the Board of Trustees (BoT), especially how it relates to staff and other committees. For example, it is important that not too many powers move away from the BoT so that the community can call upon it to perform on its behalf when necessary. Monitor the implementation of capital priority planning framework V1, making sure that the BoT does not surrender all decision-making to an opaque staff-only process. Use new metrics to track at-risk student achievement and graduation rates (my motion directing this has now been implemented). Ensure equal access to elementary alternative education (my older motion about this is now finally being implemented). Make sure that playspace trumps parking space (see my most recent motion in the spring). Ensure that the right programs are protected (services for special education students, for example) as provinical austerity starts to bite over the next couple of years. Continue to unroll the new special education framework for congregated classes, based on a report of which I was the lead author. Ensure that the roll out of before- and after-school care and full-day kindergarten benefits those who need it most. Make sure that the focus of this program stays on all students who might benefit, and not on OCDSB or third-party staff. Continue to push for more needs-based staffing allocations – started this year with high school VPs after years of my pushing and spreadsheet demonstrations. LOCALLY IN ZONE 9

Ensure that we remain sensitive to community needs as the switch between First Avenue and Mutchmor public schools takes place. Advocate for a new addition to Viscount Alexander PS to reduce its number of portables; resist accommodation options that would direct students out of their neighbourhood. Make sure that the have-not school communities in Vanier and Lowertown get the staff and other resources they need. Push for central recognition that Glebe Collegiate requires full air conditioning; generally ensure that older facilities get retrofitted over time to meet the same standard as more recently built schools. Ensure that local organizations have continued fair access to school gyms.

There is never a good time to leave. Ideally I’d have been able to extend my term by one more year to better see some matters through; however, it is of course a four-year commitment. I would like to thank those citizens and staff who have helped and supported me over the years. I would also like to thank the many people I have met who care enough about public education to step up themselves and make a difference at the local level or centrally. For OCDSB policies, upcoming Board of Trustees meeting background documents, and other material, please visit www.ocdsb.ca. Rob Campbell, OCDSB Trustee Zone 9 – Rideau-Vanier / Capital Until Dec 1: rob@ocdsbzone9.ca After Dec 1: rob_campbell@sympatico.ca

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Glebe guinea pigs sue for discrimination! Once again, Glebe guinea pigs (GGPigs) are hustling and bustling to ensure they have the finest costumes on Halloween. “We’re nearly overloaded with costume deliveries,” said Gaston the squirrel, owner of Glebe Rodent Instant Delivery (GRID), the biggest delivery network in town. “It’s stressful – guinea pigs are not just lazy, but very impatient and litigious, so we have to be fast,” admitted Gaston, quickly adding, “But don’t get me wrong, we welcome the business!” Not so for Ottawa Hydro (OH), however, who has had to settle more than one squirrel skirmish on the Hydro Highway Lines. “The east-west lines are always clogged as squirrels attempt to cross Bank Street safely,” explained Herb, OH’s spokesperson. “It’s not our fault the city didn’t consult fully prior to the street construction three years ago! We asked them to bury the lines and put in guinea pig and squirrel lanes, but they insisted it was cheaper

to leave them up. Now we face traffic overload, accidents, and I’m sorry to say – electrocutions. Of course GRID is happy though – the guinea pigs rely on them for everything! Their profits have soared, but not ours!” Despite fast deliveries, the GGPigs remain wildly grumpy and are preparing a class action suit against Glebe residents for discrimination. Obelix, the new pig in town, provided this statement: “We work very hard to ensure our costumes are top notch – with no thumbs, it can take us days just to get into a costume! And what do we get?!? Caramels and chocolates!! We want carrots, celery, parsley, Romaine lettuce ... why are there never any veggies on Halloween?!? It’s discrimination!!” To avoid litigation, purchase top quality, fresh veggies this Halloween at Nicastro or Metro on Bank Street. Large quantities are appreciated.

Glebe Musings by Laurie Maclean

In The Language Garden

Ready to elect our ‘majordomo’? By Adelle Farrelly

The municipal election is in full swing across the province, meaning that this is a great time to look closely at the titles of those whom we are about to vote into office. A councillor, not to be confused with counsellor, is a member of a council (from “com” and “calare,” to call together). Oddly enough, councillors were known as counsellors (those whose role it was to provide counsel, or advice) until the late 14th century, when one’s position on a council apparently did not necessarily involve the need to provide counsel, a distinction many would argue continues to this day. As for the mayor, that title comes to us via Old French’s “maire,” which itself comes from Latin’s “maior.” Latin does not make a distinction between the letters “i” and “j” and the alternate spelling, though not alternate pronunciation, “major,” provides a clue to its meaning: greater. Middle English was quite loose, and thus

the French “maire” became “mayor.” The original mayors of continental Europe were titled majordomos and had a more militaristic connotation. London, in adopting the title for its chief citizen, transformed it from the martial to the civic, as London had secured rights from the king to operate as an independent body, one of the earliest examples of democracy in action at the municipal level. Trustee, as you no doubt can guess, is one in whom trust has been placed, whether that means the guardian of an investment account or one who looks out for the interests of the community when it comes to their children’s schooling. Councillors, the mayor and trustees each play an important role in how we experience our city, so don’t forget to go out and vote. Adelle Farrelly delights in bringing to Glebe Report readers her insights into the meaning and origin of words we speak every day.

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Ironing out the facts By Zenah Surani

If you’ve ever ventured into a pharmacy to buy iron supplements, you probably know that you will not find them on the shelf. They are kept behind the pharmacy counter. You will likely be asked if you have used them before and, if not, a pharmacist will advise you. Our pharmacy staff are often asked many questions about iron supplementation – my hope is that this article will help to “iron out the facts.” Iron is a mineral that is essential for the cells of our body. The majority of iron in our bodies – about 75 per cent of the iron we absorb from our diet – is contained in the hemoglobin of red blood cells. Hemoglobin is a protein that delivers oxygen from the lungs to all the cells within the body – cells that collectively make up tissues, such as muscles. Iron is also necessary for metabolism, and the growth and development of all the cells in the body. Dietary Iron

There are two forms of dietary iron: heme and non-heme. Non-heme iron is found mainly in plant-based foods, such as pumpkin seeds, spinach, beans and lentils. When a cereal or other food says that it’s “iron fortified” on the label, it is fortified with non-heme iron. Heme iron, on the other hand, comes from animal sources such as beef, clams, shrimp, turkey or lamb. It is sourced from animals’ hemoglo-

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26 bin and myoglobin. The absorption of heme iron is higher than that of nonheme iron. People who are mainly on a vegetarian diet and also take proton-pump inhibitors or antacids on a regular basis should keep in mind that their iron absorption could be impaired – non-heme iron requires an acidic environment in the stomach for optimal absorption. It is best to avoid drinking coffee, tea or milk at mealtimes – compounds in these beverages can decrease iron absorption. However, adding vitamin C to a meal rich in iron can increase iron absorption – so it may be a good idea to drink a glass of orange juice with your bowl of spinach (or your iron supplement)! Who should use iron supplements?

Does everyone need iron supplementation? No. Only people who are at risk of developing (or who have already been diagnosed with) irondeficiency anemia (IDA) need to supplement. Increasing iron in the diet can prevent IDA but is not sufficient to treat it and replenish iron stores. In IDA, insufficient iron in the body means that an adequate amount of hemoglobin cannot be made to support the body’s needs. IDA is the most common hematological problem worldwide. There are four broad causes of IDA: increased iron requirements (for instance, in pregnancy and in growing children), decreased iron intake (in certain diets), increased loss of iron (in menstruating women or other blood loss) and decreased absorption (can be impaired by some medications or disease states). Common symptoms of IDA are fatigue, shortness of breath, headache, irritability, and weakness.

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These symptoms, however, are nonspecific – they could be indicative of any number of disease states or vitamin deficiencies. If you suspect you have IDA, do not treat yourself with iron supplements right away. See your doctor first and get bloodwork done to determine the cause of your symptoms. In special circumstances, such as pregnancy, it is necessary to take iron supplements because iron is critical for normal fetal development. Common prenatal vitamins will provide 15-30mg of elemental iron, and pregnant women with IDA should take an additional supplement. If bloodwork confirms IDA, the underlying cause of the iron deficiency should be addressed. Next, treatment with iron supplementation should be started. The optimal dosing range for IDA is 100-200mg of elemental iron per day. Taking Iron Supplements

The most important thing to look for on the label of an iron supplement is the amount of elemental iron each tablet contains. This is an area of confusion for people because each of the non-heme iron formulations (the iron “salts”: ferrous gluconate, sulfate and fumarate) are all a 300mg formulation. However, each has a different amount of elemental iron per tablet. For instance, a 300mg tablet of ferrous sulfate contains 60mg of elemental iron. To hit the optimal dosing range to treat IDA, one would need to take one fer-

rous sulfate tablet three times a day. These types of iron supplements have the side effect of stomach upset, so they should be taken with food. On the flip side, however, food will also decrease the amount of iron absorbed from the supplement. You can build up tolerance gradually, for instance, by starting at one tablet daily and increasing to the desired dose over time. For those with sensitive stomachs who require iron supplementation, one great option is polysaccharide iron. Each tablet contains 150mg of elemental iron and is released into the gastrointestinal system using a pH dependent mechanism so that it causes less stomach upset than traditional iron supplements. It can be taken with or without food. Another option is heme iron polypeptide. It cannot be compared to other supplements since it contains heme iron (the others are all non-heme iron), but the recommended dose is one tablet three times a day. It can also be taken with or without food; each tablet contains 11mg of heme iron. For those unable to swallow pills, liquid iron formulations are available. Treatment with iron supplements should be continued for four to six months after iron stores have been normalized. It is important to remember that excess iron in the body can be toxic, so iron supplements should not be taken indefinitely. Zenah Surani is a pharmacist and the new owner of the Glebe Apothecary. References Canadian Pharmacists’ Letter: Comparison of Oral Iron Supplements. [http://www.thezlifemag. com/phpages/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/medication-18.pdf] Iron Deficiency Anemia CE Course for Pharmacists. [www.Canadianhealthcarenetwork. caàEcortex] BC Guidelines: Iron Deficiency. [http://www. bcguidelines.ca/pdf/iron_deficiency.pdf] “Heme or Non-Heme? An overview of iron supplements” [https://www.cedrugstorenews.com/ userapp/lessons]

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Worried about cataracts? Listen up! By Dr. Jay Mithani

Do you have a parent or other older relative who had cataracts and subsequent surgery? Has your optometrist recently diagnosed you with early cataracts? These questions may lead you to wonder why cataracts are so common and whether they may or may not affect you. Cataracts are defined as a clouding of the functional crystalline lenses in our eyes. The crystalline lens is typically clear and responsible for adjusting the precise focusing distance of our eyes. With the assistance of fine muscles, the lens can instantly thicken and becomes rounder when focusing on close objects; correspondingly, the lens can quickly thin and flatten to allow for focusing on distant objects. Over time, the lens loses its elasticity resulting in an inability to focus on close objects – this is known as presbyopia. Over time, this lens also becomes discoloured, cloudy and gradually opaque – it is then referred to as a cataract (Yanoff & Duker, 2008). As the lens becomes cloudy, light cannot pass through the eye adequately, resulting in blurry vision. Just as your voice cannot clearly pass through a wall, light has difficulty penetrating an opaque spot on the crystalline lens. Depending on to whom you speak, any degree of fogginess or opacity can lead an optometrist to re-define the crystalline lens as a cataract. Typically, the term cataract is reserved for a noticeable reduction in one’s vision even with corrected lenses.

Types of Cataracts

There are different types of opacities that can occur on the crystalline lens, and hence, there are different types of cataracts. For example, a cortical cataract looks like bicycle wheel spokes that grow from the periphery inwards, while a nuclear sclerotic cataract is gradual yellowing and scarring of the centre of the lens. These two cataract types are typically slow-growing and may take years to “mature” to the point where vision is significantly diminished. On the other hand, a posterior subcapsular cataract is one that develops on the back surface of the lens and causes a fairly rapid decline in vision (Doctors of Optometry Canada, 2013). Causes and Contributing Factors

Cataracts typically develop naturally over time, though certain events can trigger rapid advancement. Prolonged use of certain drugs such as steroids can result in posterior subcapsular cataracts at a younger age. Trauma to the eye, such as from sports or a car accident, can also result in cataracts earlier than usual. There are myriad different diseases that can cause cataracts – this is why your doctor of optometry will query your medical history at each visit. Some people are born with congenital cataracts that may even require removal at a young age. Finally, UV radiation can accelerate cataract development; accordingly, it is prudent to wear appropriate UV-A- and UV-B-protecting sunglasses. Each individual is different when it comes to cataract development – even between the

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two eyes (Gerstenblith & Rabinowitz 2013). Surgery

Once a cataract has matured to the point that a new prescription does not improve vision satisfactorily, it can be removed. Cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy or opaque crystalline lens and implanting in its place an artificial lens (an IOL, or intraocular lens). This is a surgical technique that is performed by an eye surgeon, or ophthalmologist, to whom you will be referred by your optometrist. Cataract surgery is a very common procedure that typically does not require overnight hospitalization – patients return home following the surgery. Once the clear artificial lens is implanted, the

patient will require an updated prescription for glasses, but their vision will be restored! Remember, cataracts are typically an age-related occurrence, and should not bring on excessive anxiety! Your doctor of optometry will track crystalline lens changes over time and give you an appropriate follow-up time to prevent any quality of life changes that cataracts may bring. Dr. Jay Mithani, optometrist, is a Glebe resident and is excited to be opening the Glebe’s first independent physician-owned optometry clinic. The clinic will open in the New Year – stay tuned for details! References Doctors of Optometry Canada. (2013). Cataracts. Retrieved from Eye Health Library: http:// doctorsofoptometry.ca/cataracts/ Gerstenblith, A. T., & Rabinowitz, M. P. (2013). The Wills Eye Manual. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Yanoff, M., & Duker, J. S. (2008). Ophthalmology. Edinburgh: Mosby.

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history Early Ottawa and the Glebe

Ian McKercher

NEW GLEBE CHURCH

The building at 600 Bank Street (corner of Rosebery) was constructed in 1924 as the Gospel Tabernacle of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Several years later, the Native People’s Council purchased the premises for use as a recreation centre. On September 9, 1984, the Ottawa Chinese United Church held its first service there. Pastor William K.T. Wan explained that the worship community was first formed 22 years earlier and had met in rented quarters on Lisgar Street. Since the congregation had grown from 30 to 350 members, they needed larger quarters. This led to their purchase of the new site from the Native People’s Council.

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On September 18, 1984, Pope John Paul II circumnavigated the Glebe, riding his Popeboat from Dow’s Lake along the Rideau Canal to downtown. All 320 students from Corpus Christi School went to Blessed Sacrament Church to celebrate mass in honour of the visit. The Papal flag was carried in the offertory procession at Mass and afterwards was placed in the school lobby. Every student received a papal medallion as a souvenir of the occasion.

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NDP candidate Michael Cassidy’s narrow victory in Ottawa Centre in the September 4, 1984 federal election had been challenged by defeated PC candidate Dan Chilcott. The results of a judicial recount were announced on September 21, confirming Cassidy as the winner by a margin of 54 votes. He was sworn in as MP on September 26.

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Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles by Christa Zeller Thomas, Glebe resident, historian and lecturer at uOttawa, focusing on Ottawa residents who gave their names to streets and landmarks in the Glebe. The articles are intended to offer a glimpse of those men and women whose names and influences have extended into our daily lives, and give us a sense of the context of their times. By Christa Thomas

The Glebe recently gained a new street – Princess Patricia Way – extending from Bank Street through Lansdowne Park to the Aberdeen Pavilion. The ceremony to unveil the street sign was part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Princess Patricias, which brought members of the famed regiment to the city last month. Named after the regiment’s first colonel-in-chief, and daughter of the Duke of Connaught, Canada’s Governor General at the outbreak of the First World War, the new street name honours a woman tied to the history of Ottawa and the Glebe. As I was watching the unveiling of the street sign by Mayor Jim Watson and former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson (who serves as the regiment’s current colonel-in-chief), it occurred to me that there are other streets and landmarks in the Glebe that are also named after

historical figures. Who were the early Ottawa residents who gave their names to parts of our neighbourhood? Before plunging into those stories, I decided to remind myself of what the city, and our corner of it, was like in its early days. What was it like, for those whose names are memorialized in our community, to live in the city? How did it look, smell and feel? Ottawa as Canada’s capital didn’t get going until 1865 (two years before Confederation), when the government moved here and began occupying the newly built Parliament. Before then, first Montreal (until 1849) and then, alternating every five years, Toronto and Quebec City served as capitals of the province of Canada (consisting of Canada West, now Ontario, and Canada East, now Quebec). Quebec City, in particular, was a whirlwind of social excitement, perhaps the liveliest city on the continent, with dashing regiments stationed at the garrison; it also boasted architectural grandeur. By comparison, Ottawa was, in the opinion of one early visitor, a “subarctic lumber village transformed by royal mandate into a political cockpit.” As civil servants and ministers started to arrive, their reaction to what they found was one of shocked distaste. With a population of about 16,000, Ottawa was no longer a “village,” and construction of the impressive Parliament was also coming along (although the buildings were still surrounded by scattered heaps of debris), but aside from Parliament Hill, the city itself was “very desolate,” in the words of Governor General Lord Dufferin, looking “raw,” “wild and unfinished.” It certainly was a comedown from the jolly, elegant surroundings of Quebec City. A forest of wooden shanties shared

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As a lead up to this year’s Babes4Breasts benefit concert, B4B has once again joined up with Beau’s Brewery, The Royal Oak and Boom 99.7 to create “Bottoms up for Babes4Breasts,” which runs from October 6 to 19 at the Royal Oak. Last year, this event raised over $19,000 for B4B. All Royal Oak pub locations will donate 25¢ from each pint and 75¢ from each 60-ounce jug of Beau’s beer sold to B4B. In addition, Beau’s Brewery will generously donate 30 per cent from every keg sold to The Royal Oak, with Boom supporting and promoting via the airwaves. All Royal Oak locations have concert tickets as well as 2014 compilation albums for sale during the “Bottoms up for Babes4Breasts at The Royal Oak” drive. For more information on where to purchase concert tickets and albums, please head to www.babes4breasts.com. Heidi Vincent handles public relations for the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre.

Four top Canadian guest soloists will headline this year’s pre-Christmas presentation of Handel’s joyous Messiah oratorio by the combined choirs of St. Matthew’s, the Anglican Church in the Glebe. Conducted by Kirkland Adsett, St. Matthew’s director of music, the church’s Men and Boys’ and Women and Girls’ choirs (around 75 voices in all) will be joined by soprano Jennifer Taverner, mezzo-soprano Lydia Piehl, tenor James McLean and baritone Geoffrey Sirett. Featuring a professional orchestra, two performances will be held on Saturday, November 22 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 23 at 2 p.m. This will be the 21st annual staging by St. Matthew’s of Handel’s much acclaimed composition for solo voices, choir and orchestra – and the first year with a matinee concert. “We hope the Sunday afternoon performance will appeal to young families and seniors who may find the time of an evening concert inconvenient,” says Canon Pat Johnston, rector of St. Matthew’s. “Our strong lineup of soloists will provide a memorable launch to the Christmas season in the intimate setting of a candlelit church,” she adds. Completed in 1741, the stunning Messiah oratorio by the German-born British composer George Frideric Handel is one of the best known and most frequently staged pieces of Western formal music. But as St. Matthew’s music director Adsett has said, “After all this time it still speaks [to new generations] clearly, profoundly and with freshness. It never loses its lustre.” Returning after her riveting performance at last year’s St. Matthew’s Messiah, the experienced soprano Taverner has a bachelor of music from Wilfrid Laurier University. She

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has also completed the artist diploma program at the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. She is noted for her stage presence and instinctive musicality. Mezzo-Soprano Piehl is a recent graduate of the University of Ottawa who has sung in operas in Edmonton and Ottawa and been a featured classical vocal soloist at events throughout Ontario and Québec. Lyric tenor McLean’s extensive repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary music, in opera, concert and recital. Trained at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto and a graduate in music from the University of Toronto, he has sung with major Canadian symphony orchestras and choral groups. For many years he made his home in Germany. He now teaches at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. Kingston-born baritone Sirett is a graduate of music programs at the

University of Western Ontario and University of Toronto and has performed in cities across Canada in opera, concert and recitals. His solo album Vagabond is devoted to art songs in English. The St. Matthew’s performances will again include a cash wine and beer bar, open before the start and during intermission. Robertson Martin Architects Inc. is the presenting sponsor for the event and the wine bar is sponsored by Tracy Arnett Realty Ltd. Tickets for the concerts are: reserved seating $35 (adults), $25 (students); general admission: $25 (adults) and $15 (students). A $5 premium applies for at-door purchases. Tickets can be purchased online at www.stmatthewsottawa.ca, or at the church office at 217 First Ave., near Bank St., on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (613-234-4024). General admission tickets are available at Compact Music and CD Warehouse. Neville Nankivell is a longtime member of St. Matthew’s Communications Committee.

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About a week ago, I arrived in Rwanda. Rwanda is the first destination in my family’s trip around the world. A lot of people have snap reactions to the word Rwanda. All they can think of is the horrible things that happened 20 years ago. But think again. Today, Rwanda is an entirely different place. It is safe, beautiful and has many good, kind-hearted people. It is becoming a tourist destination and is one of the few places in the world that is home to the endangered mountain

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gorilla. I have already seen many great animals – you can see one of them in my photo (on right). Kigali, the capital, is in central Rwanda. That’s where we’re renting a house for three months, while my dad is teaching at the medical school. When I stepped out of the Kigali airport (despite being exhausted) my brain started buzzing with questions. Why were people carrying things on their heads? Why were women using pieces of old fabric to carry babies on their backs? What was with all the motorcycles zooming past? Why were there 50 times more people passing by than there are in the whole Glebe? That may sound like an exaggeration but the population of this tiny country is 11.8 million. I later found out that all those motorcycles flying past are called mottos and that you can flag them down to hitch a ride. Mottos

zoom in and out of traffic like swarms of flies. They’re not very helpful when trying to navigate the crazy streets of Kigali in a car! Even though they aren’t very safe, if I could I would ride one before you could say “motto”! Another interesting thing in Kigali is the market. The market is a buzzing place with all kinds of things, from dresses to fish. When my family and I went to check out the market, one of the many shouts we heard was “Mzungu! Mzungu!” This means a white/rich tourist, in the Rwandan language. The reason that all the vendors are so interested in us is because “mzungus” tend to pay more than native Rwandans. We were walking though the market, when all of a sudden, a Rwandan woman jumped from her stall and started hugging me. It was kind of awkward but still an interesting experience. We weren’t carrying anything on our heads during that trip to the market, unlike a lot of the people around us. If you think about it, it really does make sense, you’re putting the weight in your center of gravity and your arms and shoulders won’t get tired. As my dad was driving, he saw two women in deep discussion, making angry hand motions and scowling at each other … with baskets of bananas on their heads! There are only a few similarities between First Avenue Public School (my school back home) and Green Hills Academy (my school here). For example, girls still roll their eyes at boys, and boys still have “crushes” on girls. One of the differences is the method of teaching. In Ottawa, there are a few tests to study for and a little bit of textbook work once in a while – at Green Hills, there’s about two hours

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executive assistant to the ambassadors for Nicaragua until 1997. Besides her full-time job and fundraising for Las Yahoskas, she works with two other Latin American groups that support impoverished communities in El Salvador and Cuba. Maureen and Mariamanda hit it off right away and decided to join forces in 2012. But in August that year, Maureen was seriously injured by a pick-up truck as she was crossing at an intersection near her home. If “C” stands for cancer, and for comedy, it can also stand for courage. It took every ounce of determination to walk again. She still uses a walker outdoors, so she’ll no longer be able to navigate the rocky terrain of the barrio. Instead, her friend Ana Maria is coming to Ottawa and will be here for the show. This past February Maureen sent a young family friend, Mimi Reeves, to Nicaragua in her place. Life goes on … On October 25, Mariamanda and Maureen will realize their dream of staging a comedy show together for Nicaragua. Proceeds from the event will be divided equally between the projects of Generando Vida (including the Women’s Cancer Project) and the Las Yahoskas homes for girls. Come prepared to laugh until your cheeks hurt with some of Canada’s best comics: legendary Mike MacDonald, Air Farce’s fabulous Luba Goy, multi-talented Paul Mussell and wild and quirky Wafik Nasralla; featuring Martha Chaves, Canada’s comedienne extraordinaire, as emcee. Right-click? Depends on you!

A giraffe, one of the many Rwandan sights to delight Hodgson-Pageau

of homework every day. If you get a C in any subject, you fail and have to redo the grade. Something we don’t have at home is yummy African tea and bread in the morning. I was annoyed by the “no cutoffs” rule at First Ave but here, there’s a uniform with a skirt and blouse that must be tucked in. My Rwandan school is pretty different from home, but don’t get me wrong, I’ve made some great friends and it’s been a fun experience so far. All in all, Rwanda seems like a pretty good place. It has friendly people, cool sights and interesting culture. Our next stops will be Ethiopia, Morocco and Tanzania, you will hear more about them soon! Ella Hodgson-Pageau is an 11-yearold Glebe resident who loves to write and is on a 10-month trip around the world with her family.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ABBOTSFORD’S 39TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR MOST WANTED DONATIONS: antiques and collectibles (jewelry, pottery, glassware, paintings and rare or whimsical items) for our Elegant Treasures Sale. Also looking for books (no magazines, Reader’s Digest, text books or encyclopaedias please). Bring donations to Abbotsford at The Glebe Centre (a not for profit organization). Abbotsford is the old stone house across from Lansdowne Park, 950 Bank St. Open Mon- Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 613-230-5730. “The Best Bazaar in the City” will be on Sat., Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR – St. Giles Church, Bank St. at First Ave., Sat. Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 .p.m. Home baking, tourtières, knitting, jewelry, jam, pickles, books, flea market, crafts, gifts of all kinds, coffee bar with muffins and sandwiches etc. 613-235-2551. COME SING WITH US! …. at Abbotsford (the old stone house, 950 Bank). Are you hankering to sing? Well we have the time and the space for you! This is not a choir: this is a chance for folks to get together Friday afternoons and spread some cheer with each other. Bill Robertson will be at the piano playing some Old-time Favourites and Contemporary Tunes and Doug Small will lead the singing. Fridays: Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and 21 plus Dec. 12, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dropin fee: $1. FALL BAZAAR – Sat., Oct. 25, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2345 Alta Vista Dr.,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prebazaar BAC breakfast at 9 a.m. Bake room, clothing boutique, jewellery, handicrafts, books, plant room, general Store, etc. FASHION SHOW AND SALE – Encore Fashions in the Glebe – Designer, consignment quality apparel and jewelry, Sat., Oct. 25. Doors open at 10:30; Fashion show at 11:30. Tickets: $10. Coffee, tea and homemade treats will be served. For tickets call 613-2361804. FOOD BAZAAR – Deli, frozen foods, candy, baking, gift baskets, Christmas table and coffee shop, Sat., Nov. 15, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., St Stephen’s Presbyter-

ian Church, 579 Parkdale Ave. (corner of Sherwood Dr.). FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM CRAFT & BAKE SALE, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An incredible selection of local hand-crafted items and gourmet baked goods, free entry at Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum east of Prince of Wales roundabout. Info: http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/ events.htm#events or 613-230-3276. FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM USED BOOK DROP OFF, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Save your books and re-gift them for a great cause. Please note we do not accept magazines, textbooks, or encyclopaedia. Location: Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum, east off Prince of Wales roundabout. Info: friendsofthefarm.ca/ events.htm#events or 613-230-3276. LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS CONCERT presented by the Maple Leaf Brass Band and guests on Sat., Nov. 1, 7 p.m., at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. In the Proms tradition, the first half will feature a musical theme: this year’s is Viennese. The concert will conclude with Proms favourites such as Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem. Admission $20, seniors and students $15, at the door or contact treasurer@mapleleafbrassband.org. Additional info at www. mapleleafbrassband.org or call 613 327-7580. LEARN AND EXPLORE SPEAKERS’S SERIES AT ABBOTSFORD HOUSE, 950 Bank St.: Nov. 5 - Randal Marlin, professor of philosophy at Carleton U. and author of Propaganda and the Ethics of Persuasion will examine the ethical implications of various forms of persuasion. - Nov 12 - Craig Kamcke will offer a comparison of Canadian Prime Ministers and American Presidents as soldiers and review the challenges facing Borden and King as well as Wilson and FD Roosevelt as war leaders during the two great wars of the 20th century. $2 admission, includes speaker, tea/coffee and a home-made treat! 1- 2:30 p.m. LIMMUD OTTAWA FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND CULTURE, Sun., Nov.

2, Soloway Jewish Community Centre. Limmud respects diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment, open to anyone interested in Jewish Learning. Visit www. limmudottawa.ca for more information. LOG DRIVE CAFÉ at Abbotsford House, 950 Bank St. – Artist: Ian Robb “Ian’s roots are in the English folk club scene…” Fri., Nov. 14, 7:30 - 9 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.). Admission: $7 at the door. Coffee/Tea and beverages will be on sale courtesy of the Abbotsford Members Council. MARTINI MADNESS - 9th annual, Thurs., Nov. 13 in support of Crohn’s & Colitis Canada. Gourmet dinner, martinis, art display, jazz band & silent + live auction at Lago on Dow’s Lake. Early-bird ticket pricing available until Oct. 31st. Go to www. martinimadness.ca to purchase tickets. OLD OTTAWA SOUTH GARDEN CLUB meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall), 260 Sunnyside Ave. Membership is $25 per year; $40 for a family and drop in fee $7 per meeting. - The Redesigned Garden is on the program for the Nov. 10 meeting and Jeff Rolland of Yards Unlimited (www.yardsunlimited.com ) will show how to create a garden haven. Info: O.S.C.C. at 613-247-4946 or Marilyn at 613-730-0597. OTTAWA BRAHMS CHOIR CONCERT, ‘A Musical Advent-ure’, with selections from Bach, Praetorius, Schuetz, Rutter, Brahms and Askwith under new director, Christopher Askwith. Sun., Nov. 30, 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2345 Alta Vista Dr. Tickets available from Leading Note, Compact Music, choir members; Info: www.ottawabrahmschoir.ca or 613749-2391. PLEASANT PARK/HAWTHORNE GIANT USED BOOK SALE – Pleasant Park Public School, 564 Pleasant Park Rd at Lynda Lane Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring thousands of nearly new books for all ages at great prices. A bake sale, free coffee and

children’s activities make this a community event for everyone. Info: http:// pleasantpark.ca/ or call Laurel at 613731-9678 or Diane at 613-421-8722. TOASTMASTERS – Need to make presentations at work or at social events? Have a fear of speaking in public? The Dawn Breaker Toastmasters Club can help you overcome these fears in a friendly, non-confrontational atmosphere. Meetings are at 7 a.m. on Wed. mornings at 269 Laurier Ave. Info: Vicky at 613834-1562 . TOPICAL TALKS AT ABBOTSFORD HOUSE, 950 Bank St., Mon. Oct 27- Alex Polowin is a semi-retired insurance broker in Ottawa and volunteers to speak to students as part of The Memory Project, an educational program that connects war veterans with classrooms across the country. He is a celebrated able-bodied seaman of the Second World War. Refreshments served at 9:45 am. Talk begins at 10 a.m. sharp! Cost: $3.

handyman Will do plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, ceramic work. Bathroom, kitchen, and basement renovations. Warranted, insured, bonded. Peter: 613.797.9905.

PERFECT CLEANING LADY Honest, reliable, experienced, responsible Polish cleaning lady looking for new clients. References available. Please call 613-680-1235 or 613-286-0441.

HOME RENOS AND REPAIR - interior/exterior painting; all types of flooring; drywall repair and installation; plumbing repairs and much more. Please call Jamie Nininger @ 613-852-8511.

To advertise your business or services on the Marketplace page, please call Judy Field at 613 231-4938.

available TUTORING for high school and junior undergraduate students is offered by experienced PhD students from Carleton University. Available subjects are mathematics and physics. Flexible hours. $40/hour. Please email victormalkov@gmail.com or call 613402-9053 for more information.

AvAilAble for residentiAl AlterAtions Kitchen, bathroom projects, plaster repair. Many years experience with older homes. Related plumbing and electrical repair.

Call 613 518-6670 dougcorrigan@hotmail.com

Glebe Report Fall Harvest Photo Contest winning photo! Congratulations to John MacNab for winning the Glebe Report’s Fall Harvest Photo Contest! He wins an $85 gardening gift basket, courtesy of Capital Home Hardware. His winning photograph is below. Thank you to all the entrants and a big round of applause for our Twitter followers who voted for their favourite image! This was the Glebe Report’s first ever Twitter photo contest — watch for more to come! Follow us on Twitter @glebereport or check us out on www.glebereport.ca.

VIOLIN TEACHER – I am offering engaging and creative violin lessons in the Glebe. All ages are welcome! For more information, please contact violin.reiko@gmail.com or call 613898-0040.

found KEY on Broadway Ave. (between Ralph and Craig) on Sept. 30. If you’re missing a key, please call Judy at 613231-4938.

WANTED HOUSE CLEANER, 4 hours a week for a Glebe family. Rate of pay is $15 per hour. References required. Please contact 613-804-6244.

Last Call for Medals: Donate Your Medals to MeDaLs4MettLe

emember the thrill and excitement of receiving a medal as you crossed the finish line! Is your medal now taking up space in a drawer? Medals4Mettle is an organization that collects runners’ medals and donates them to people battling debilitating illnesses and who demonstrate courage and mettle in fighting for survival. See www.medals4mettle.org. I’m collecting medals for Medals4Mettle. If you’d like to donate your medals, please call Judy at 613 231-4938 by October 27th to arrange for pick up of your medals.

Where to find the glebe report

In addition to free home delivery, you can find copies of the Glebe Report at Abbas Grocery, Acorn Nursery, Adishesha Yoga, Arrow & Loon, B.G.G.O., Bloomfields Flowers, Booster Juice, Brewer Arena, Brewer Pool, Bridgehead, Brittons, Brown’s Cleaners, Corner Bar and Grill, Douvris Martial Arts, Ernesto’s Barber Shop, Escape, Farm Team Cookhouse and Bar, Feleena’s, The Flag Shop, Flight Centre Travel, Forno Antico, 107 Fourth Avenue Wine Bar, Francesco’s Coffee Company, The French Baker, Glebe Apothecary, Glebe Community Centre, Glebe Fashion Cleaners, Glebe Meat Market, Glebe Pet Hospital, Glebe Smoke Shop, Glebe Tailoring, Glebe Trotters, Glebe Video, Hillary Cleaners, Hogan’s Food Store, Il Negozio Nicastro, Irene’s Pub, Isabella Pizza, Jericho Café, Kardish Foods, Kettleman’s Bagel Co., Kumon Centre, Kunstadt Sports, Marble Slab, Mayfair Theatre, McKeen Metro Glebe, Mister Muffler, Morala’s Café, Naji’s Lebanese Restaurant, Olga’s Deli and Catering, Pints & Quarts, The Palisades, The Pantry, Pet Valu, Queen Mother Maternity, ReadiSetGo, RBC/Royal Bank, Reflections, Roast’n Brew, 7-Eleven, Scotiabank, Second Avenue Sweets, Shafali Bazaar, Silver Scissors, Spa Royale, Subway, SushiGo, Third Avenue Spa, Von’s Bistro, Watson’s Pharmacy and Wellness Centre, The Wild Oat, Yarn Forward & Sew-On, The Works, ZaZaZa Pizza.

PHOTO: JOHN MaCNab

GRAPEVINE

october 17, 2014

“Otter Lake Autumn” by Chris Leggett

Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group Glebe Community Centre 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2K2 613-233-8713

www.gnag.ca

Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch Sunday October 26

4:00 - 6:30 pm $6.00 / child CASH ONLY

Many thanks to our volunteers and our sponsors, Scotia Bank, Metro Glebe, Royal Bank, Capital Home Hardware and Whole Foods for their continued support. GNAG

pumpkin gallery candy carnival candy carnival cookie cookie decorating decorating face painting face painting sweet sweet treatstreats haunted house haunted house kinder fun house kinder fun house

Tickets on sale NOW!

Children under 9 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Glebe Community Centre 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2K2 gnag.ca 613-233-8713 info@gnag.ca

www.ottawa.ca

Glebe CRAFT & ARTISAN Fair

Friday, November 14, 6 - 9 pm Saturday, November 15, 10 am - 5 pm Sunday, November 16, 11 am - 4 pm

Over 50 vendors

FREE Admission

GNAG

Speaker Series October 16 at 7 pm

TRAVELS WITH MY PROFESSOR

Libraries and Literature by Train Professor Marianne Goodfellow

GNAG Theatre presents the musical

AUDITIONS: October 30, 6 - 9 pm

Call to book your spot:

613-233-8713