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November 11, 2016

Bob Acton, First Avenue resident, is keen to have a tree planted in 2017.

150th birthday present to ourselves: Trees in the Glebe

by Angela Keller-Herzog

Let’s treat ourselves for our 150th birthday in 2017! Let’s make our neighbourhood even more beautiful.

Let’s adorn our neighbourhood with stately greenery by planting 150 or more new trees for our birthday! That is the idea behind the new “Trees in the Glebe” initiative.

This initiative is a partnership of the Environment Committee of the Glebe Community Association (GCA) and

Tree Ottawa – Ecology Ottawa.

Incoming co-chair of the GCA Environment Committee Judith Slater commented, “What do we love about the look and feel of the Glebe? For many, if not most of us, the trees in the Glebe are a big reason to love the neighbourhood. They are calming.

They are beautiful. They are impressive. They are stately. There is just something about them that is hard to put into words.”

Trees in the Glebe is a call-out to the

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neighbourhood to look for spots where a new generation of Glebe trees can be planted. The initiative is timely, as the Glebe has lost about 15 per cent of its canopy to the emerald ash borer. As well, many of the neighbourhood’s tall trees are aging and succession planting is sorely needed on some streets.

The GCA Environment Committee will be tracking the tree locations to see if residents plant 150 new trees over the coming year (starting this fall). They will also track the species

of trees planned or planted. The committee hopes to be able to come back to the Glebe Report readership by the end of 2017 with a map showing new tree locations and species.

City foresters responsible for the Glebe area are supportive, including those working through the Trees in Trust program. The Glebe Environment Committee has prepared a Tree Selection Guide that is available on Continued on page 2

WHAT’S INSIDE

Nov. 12.................... Christmas Bazaar, Southminster Church Nov. 14.................... Walk on the Tracks, paintings by Paul Guttadauria, GCC Nov. 17–20............. Ottawa Guild of Potters sale, Hort. Bldg., Lansdowne Nov. 18–20............. Craft & Artisan Fair, GCC Nov. 19.................... Christmas Bazaar, St. Giles Church Nov. 19.................... Heather Dale Concert, 7:30 p.m.Glebe St. James Church Nov. 19.................... Messiah Concert, St. Matthew’s Church, 3 p.m.

Nov. 22.................... GCA Monthly Meeting, GCC, 7 p.m.

Nov. 26.................... Ottawa Sport Summit, Hort. Bldg. Lansdowne Nov. 26.................... Christmas Bazaar, Glebe St. James Church Nov. 26.................... Ottawa Bach Choir concert, St. Matthew’s, 8 p.m.

Dec. 1–2................. SleepOUT for Youth fundraiser, Stadium, Lansdowne Dec. 3...................... Seventeen Voyces concert, St. Matthew’s 7:30 p.m.

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Trees in the Glebe Everyone can participate!

Look for tree planting spots next time you are out and about!

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If you are a tenant, you can call on your landlord. Especially if you have a suggestion as to what kind of tree might be suitable and an offer to help take care of the tree, your landlord might be open to the idea.

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If you are a homeowner, see if you have space on your property for another tree. Think about succession planning – new trees can establish their root systems in the understory while old trees live out their last decade.

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If you are a homeowner and you have a space in front of your house that is on City property (the so-called “street allowance” strip of land), then you can call the City of Ottawa’s Trees in Trust Program and they will plant a tree for you.

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If you are a user of our parks, you can call on the City (dial 311) to plant more trees. Let us know too, so we can collect individual proposals for parks and echo your suggestions.

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If you are walking down the street and you see a spot where you think a tree should be – let us know. We will follow up with the property owner who may want to consider planting.

Trees are calming, beautiful, impressive, stately.

Continued from page 1 request, to help residents identify a suitable tree to plant.

The initiative will not pay for the cost of new trees, which ranges from about $50 to $150, but if requested, we will help with advice, transport of new trees from nurseries, and planting.

Contact environment@glebeca.ca

to get your planned new tree on the Glebe 2017 tree map or to send your suggestion as to where one should be planted.

Angela Keller-Herzog is co-chair of the Environment Committee of the Glebe Community Association.

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Countering the rosy view

Beer Store blues

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Re: Lansdowne and Glebe story one for the textbooks, October 2016

Bravo to Ali Ramezani for his eloquent commentary on the cynicism and duplicity of Mayor Jim Watson as well as the greed and self-serving business practices of OSEG with respect to the Lansdowne development. Glebe residents, understandably, find “moving on” impossible when, during every game, event and festival, our small neighbourhood is invaded by 24,000 people. This influx, with its attendant traffic and parking nightmares, continues to kill Glebe businesses and destroy the character of our neighbourhood. Every promise by the OSEG with respect to the mix and quality of businesses, restaurants, stores and cinema entertainment has been broken. What we have in the end – an ugly bar district where rowdiness, drunkenness and loud music are encouraged – is a rebuff of the values of the Glebe. There is nothing on offer here for our family community of educated residents interested in culture.

Re: Beer Store/Mr. Muffler redevelopment

All Ottawa residents should be grateful to Ali Ramezani (“Lansdowne and Glebe story one for the textbooks,” October 2016 Glebe Report) and Frank Johnson (“Learning the Lansdowne lessons”) for skillfully countering the rosy accounts of the recent history and the current situation in letters that appeared in the August and September issues. Indeed, Ottawa residents were misled and are paying and will continue to pay for the sole sourcing of the development, in contradiction of an earlier Council decision to hold an international competition. One hopes that Ottawa will elect a more responsible and clearthinking leader in the next election.

Louis J. Cabri

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Like Frank Johnson (letter to the editor, October edition), I am underwhelmed by the motion adopted by the Glebe Community Association regarding the Beer Store/Mr. Muffler redevelopment. The position that the traditional Main Street should be protected but “maybe they should be allowed to go above 15 metres high” makes no sense to me. The two are incompatible. And the idea of allowing the developers to go over 15 metres as long as it “does not set a general precedent” demonstrates a lack of understanding of how City Council and the OMB work. The developers have already cited the size of the Lord Lansdowne as justification for the height. And if 15 metres is exceeded here, every new developer would seek to use it as a precedent in their application.

Ignored in all of the coverage of this issue is the developer’s very impractical idea to return the Beer Store as a tenant while eliminating all surface parking.

Do they really think that people will park on Bank Street or adjacent side streets or in the underground parking to unload a couple of month’s worth of empty beer and wine bottles?

I find that David Chernushenko’s statement in the Councillor’s report much better reflects my view: one is “hard pressed” to find any redeeming attributes in this proposal.

I believe City Council should reject any proposal to exceed the current zoning provisions for this property.

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Glebe comings and goings New to the Glebe

Goldart Jewellery Studio “House of Fine Jewellery” opened in November at 722 Bank Street at First Avenue (former home of Bucklands).

Makita Kitchen Bar will be moving soon into 589 Bank Street (location of the former Glebe Indian Cuisine).

Open every day except Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Licensed. A menu is posted on the door.

Turnstone Biologics opened upstairs at 787 Bank Street in March. It conducts clinical research in the field of oncolytics and cancer immunotherapies.

Changes afoot

Showpony Hair has moved from its upstairs location at 166 Second Avenue off Bank Street to 722 Bank Street (formerly Bucklands), rear entrance.

Biking – it’s complicated I’ve biked up and down the new O’Connor bikeway, at least the Glebe section, on my way to the Y, and it’s very nice to have. I like it very much, in spite of the potential for a “tack attack.”

However, I’m coming to realize how much more complex the whole business of biking is becoming in this city. With one- and two-way streets, one- and two-way bike lanes, the new green bike boxes, some contra-flow bike lanes (going the “wrong way” on a one-way street), and a whole batch of new street signs, we’re suddenly having to stop and think hard. Did we get it that a diamond shape near a picture of a bike indicates a lane reserved only for bikes? And that sharrows on the

road with a picture of a bike means it’s a bike/car shared road? Do we know what a sharrow looks like? Is there a special meaning to the florescent green paint that’s sometimes under our bike, sometimes not?

At the same time, drivers are equally confused about what to expect. The bike-car collision on the first day the bikeway opened and another during the week, drove home that notion fast. Drivers turning from a one-way street have not had to look the “wrong way” to see if a bicyclist is approaching. And now they do. Yes, educating all parties will help, but I think there’s more we can do.

I had to laugh when I saw the sign on the O’Connor bikeway – a com-

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plicated little picture of a bike and a car and a little triangle at the point where the car and bike intersect – a bit like a comic-book collision – “BIF! BAM! TINKLE!” OK, not that funny.

The point is, I had to stop and study it before I could decipher what it was supposed to be. What driver cruising by at 40 km will be able to process it?

And even if they did, what is it telling them to do or not do?

Free advice to the City: simplify.

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Mr. Muffler is moving from 880 Bank Street to 551 Caster Street, Russell, Ontario. The Russell location will open in February 2017.

Customers are advised to change tires and pick up stored ones at their earliest convenience. The last day Mr. Muffler will remain open is December 30, 2016. Phone proprietor Paul Villeneuve at 613236-8988.

Contributors this issue Ash Abraham Coutu Dijana Bate Carolyn Best Gwen Best Erin Binks Scott Blurton Micheline Boyle Louis J. Cabri Gillian Campbell David Chernushenko Christine Cowan Emily Fairbairn Mr. Firestone’s Grade 4 class Pat Goyeche Paul Green Paul Guttadauria Rochelle Handelman Liam Harrap Julie Ireton Angela Keller-Herzog Kate McGregor Leslie McKay Chris McNaught

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INDEX

Acting 27 Art/Entertainment 14 – 18 Books 24 – 26 Business Buzz 20 Education 32 – 35 Food 22 – 23 Glebe 6, 7, 36

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Health 28 – 29

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Pets 19

Memoir 8 Reps/Orgs 9 – 13, 30 – 31 Sport 37

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Little Free Libraries

Little Free Libraries in the Glebe

by Marnie Wellar

Updated and adapted from an article originally published in www.montgolfiereweekly.com.

A few years ago in Montreal, I saw a charming little wooden cupboard set up outside a coffee shop. A notice on the door offered free books, there were books inside, and I was enchanted. Last summer I decided to make a Little Free Library of my own. It was an ideal small project, taking only a few days from sketching out the design to putting up the finished cabinet, built mostly from discarded materials.

When I put the cabinet up, the first book was taken before I could even get them all in. It was great fun to watch people discover the library. Some loudly exclaimed with delight, others gave it an intense silent examination from every angle. People even crossed the street or stopped their cars to take a look.

Books flew off the shelves. For most people running a Little Free Library, too much taking and not enough leaving is a concern, but it was what I hoped for. I had plenty of books and no worries about keeping a Little Free Library stocked.

I had been working at the May Court

Library, a charity that provides recreational reading material to patients and staff at the Ottawa Hospital. It needs donations of the kind of thing one would take to a sick friend – popular, recent books and magazines in pristine condition. We often get those and we also get titles in good condition that aren’t right for us, and of course, a bit of trash comes in as well. The surplus material is sold at book sales or given to thrift shops, and the dirty, smoky or mouldy stuff is recycled. However, some books are hard to part with – certain special books.

These special books were just a “fun little stack” at first, but they kept piling up. Every book a treasure, but the increasing number was becoming a worry, when one day I remembered the little book cabinet in Montreal. That’s how I could do it – I would give them away, and I would likely never run short.

My Little Free Library had been up for a few days, books were moving on, the pile diminishing nicely, all going well, when an unforeseen event occurred. People started putting books in. This was lovely, of course, but a setback for my distribution agenda.

Then someone left The Girl on the Train – perfect hospital reading: a gripping thriller, ideal for escaping into

a book. I took it to work; it was borrowed by lunchtime, and thus began an unexpected renewal of the May Court Library shelves. When suitable books turned up in the Little Free Library, I took them to the hospital. To date, more than half the May Court Library collection has come from there.

People are generous with their books at the Little Free Library. Some weeks 40 to 50 books are traded. Curating it is really fun. When I put in something brilliant, or funny as hell, or totally devastating, I think about how it might affect the person who reads it. I hope whoever took Sophie’s Choice is okay.

In addition to enabling me to share deserving books and enriching the hospital library, the Little Free Library has affected my own reading. I read more, and I read books I would not have picked up before. One day a volume of Anna Karenina arrived. I was dubious. Over the years I’ve made attempts to read this supposedly fabulous novel, but each time I found it insanely boring.

However, this was a new translation. I read it with the greatest enjoyment and at last understand why everyone loves this book. Thank you, unknown friend, for a precious gift!

People are kind about expressing their

appreciation for the Little Free Library.

One guy pointed at it and yelled, “BEST. PRESENT. EVER!!” Strangers ring the doorbell to thank me. A very nice man gave me $5. I have received cards, a cupcake and a chocolate bar. Not long ago at the grocery, a lady said in an undertone to her friend, “That’s the woman with that library on Fifth,” and her friend whispered back, “It is? I got Sarah’s Key from there! That was a great book.”

The Little Free Library offers reading that engages with nature. Business boomed all summer, but when it’s nasty out, people won’t stand around with their mitts off, paging through books. Now is the time to enjoy a sunny walk through falling leaves and trade a few books in preparation for shorter, darker days ahead.

In addition to my Little Free Library on Fifth between Lyon and Percy, there are others in the Glebe: at Fourth and Bronson, Broadway between Findlay and Torrington, Strathcona near Metcalfe; and there may be others. Go to www.littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap to see a worldwide map of Little Free Library locations.

Marnie Wellar is a Little Free Librarian who recently took charge of distributing the Glebe Report. She has lived in the Glebe for 10 years.

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by Rochelle Handelman

I recently learned of a community-building concept called the “third place,” which typifies many Glebe venues.

The third place refers to the social surroundings separate from the two usual social environments: home (first place) and the workplace (second place).

Third places are important for civil society, democracy, civic engagement and the establishment of a sense of place. The term was coined by American urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his books The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Community Centers, Beauty Parlors, General Stores, Bars, Hangouts, and How They Get You Through the Day (1989) and The Great Good Place (1991).

Some have argued that the Internet is also a third place. I disagree, as I feel that Oldenburg’s “third place” is a real place and not a virtual one. Some have coined the term “fourth place” in describing the Internet.

To satisfy Oldenburg’s definition of a third place, it should: • be inexpensive or free, • provide access to food and drink, • be a place to find new and old friends, • involve the congregation of “regulars” who habitually gather there, • be comfortable and welcoming, • be highly accessible.

Pete Myers has a similar list of characteristics: • neutral ground where people go of their own free will, • a leveller (a levelling place) where socioeconomic status does not matter,

• where conversation is a main activity, • the mood in conversations is without tension or hostility, • good accessibility and accommodation, • regulars who set the atmosphere and make newcomers feel welcome, • a low profile where the decor has a homey feel, • a home away from home.

Third places have had an impact throughout history: • the agora (“gathering place”) in Greek democracy, • the French café during the French Revolution, • the London coffee house (Lloyd’s of London began as Lloyd’s Coffee House in 1688), • the American tavern and coffee house during the American Revolution.

Based on these criteria, the Glebe offers a variety of “third places.” Here are a few of my favourites: I regularly go to Café Morala; in fact, I had my 65th birthday party there. I was one of four regulars who went to Morala after hours to see a free film. An equipment failure meant that the film was not screened, but we stayed and spent the next two hours discussing current affairs.

The Pantry, which closed its doors in June after 41 years, was another of my third places. Before it closed, CBC radio interviewed some of the patrons, including me, about what The Pantry had meant to us. The Pantry’s replacement, gcCafé, which opened October 11, has a similar but more modern ambience, with the added bonus of a

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Early happy memories

I didn’t see him often is those early years when I had been evacuated at Most of our very early memories the start of the Second World War. are, by default, somewhat traumatic, He was a master builder, so although perhaps the very reason they have he had been passed “A1” and would remained in the recesses of our minds normally have been called up into for so long. the army, he was exempted thereFor example, in about 1937, apparfrom. He and countless others with ently I was sitting astride my father’s similar skills were on constant duty shoulders watching a pageant celebratevery night and morning, shoring up ing the opening of the first television bombed-out buildings for 57 consecutive nights at the start of the Blitz in broadcast the previous year at AlexLondon and the UK. andra Palace – “Ally Pally,” as its nickname became – in North London.

So I was evacuated, together with From the vantage point of my father’s my mother, to Hitchin in Hertfordshoulders, the heads of the people in shire, relatively close to London so front of us must have been at the same that my father could come to visit level as the stage, so the actors pranoccasionally for some needed recuperation. cing across the stage appeared to me to be walking on the heads of all those Consequently, the happiest mempeople in front of us. A most disturbories I have of those years are of my ing memory and not at all a happy one! mum and the haven of security and A while later, I experienced a similove that she represented that I shall lar emotion when told that a dogfight never forget. Every time I got into a was taking place up in the sky. This scrape with the bigger boys who were all of eight or nine, or had cut a knee was very confusing and worrying for a six-year-old, sitting on the grass playing on a bomb site or exploring surrounded by the legs of a host of stathe nearby orchard where a Heinkel tionary people gazing skywards and He 111 had reputedly been shot down, being told that a dogfight was taking mum was always there to console and place up there. I later discovered that doubtless gently reprimand me after we were all watching the so-named these adventures and deal with the Battle of Britain; but, at the time, I nightmares and confused emotions that ensued. was totally bewildered. How could two dogs be fighting up in the sky? It’s Mum’s usual way to comfort me an amusing memory now, but again, was by reading to me favourite storcertainly not a happy one at the time. ies from large, hardcover children’s These particular memories have, books given to me by a great aunt. I Valid until Nov. 30th, 2016. do believe this was why I soon came however, triggered others and have to read by myself. revealed a recurringofelement all pplicable to groups 10 orof more. of them, certainly a very happy early But by far the most exciting stories and facts were from a 10-volume memory indeed. My mum. set of Arthur Mee’s The Children’s My dad, too, but this came later, as

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I think Mum must have got a lot of personal enjoyment when reading them to me, as it took her mind off the day-to-day privations of rationing, the depressing news on the wireless and worrying about my dad and the dangers he faced.

I still have that set of encyclopaedias, dated but full of memories.

This devotion to our mothers and the recollection of happy memories from those early days is, I venture, a

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Many, many years later, in a CBC TV series for children called Pencil Box, a group of actors and puppeteers acted out stories that children across Canada had been invited to write.

One of the female actors was a little miffed when she wasn’t asked back for subsequent seasons. The reason eventually became evident: children do not include mothers in their stories and adventures. Mothers represent the safe haven to return to.

My mother was certainly that for me.

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Cycling Without Age lets seniors feel the wind in their hair again I promise this is not can ride a bike, enjoys another column about the benefit of exercise, cycling; it’s actually along with the feelabout com mu n it y ing of contributing to building, senior citthe health and social and mental well-being izens’ quality of life and, well, feeling wind of the passengers. For in your hair. everyone, it’s a way For the many sento make new friends across generations. iors in our midst who This social experilive in some form of ment demonstrates retirement home or Councillor that a simple act can assisted living resiDavid Chernushenko dence, getting outside translate into uplifted www.capitalward.ca is a special and yet spirits and improved rare and limited event: health. More than that, a stroll in the garden, when implemented on a walk or wheel around the block, sita larger scale, it improves the morale ting on a bench in the sun, perhaps and spirits of entire communities, with a drive. All are welcome distractions, profound changes noted by staff and I’m sure, but they can’t compare to the volunteers at participating residences. mobility, freedom and social engageBut can it work in Ottawa? Well, ment that many seniors once enjoyed even though we’re not Danish, and not and once considered normal. everyone here grew up on a bike, CycIn Denmark, where almost every ling Without Age already is working here. Earlier this year, Gary Bradshaw senior citizen remembers what it brought the program to the St. Louis feels like to ride a bike, the loss of that ability can mean more than just Residence in Orleans, in partnership the loss of exercise. It is equally a with Bruyère Continuing Care. The loss of a sensation, of participation, success of this pilot project will be and of experiencing and enjoying the reviewed at the end of the year, with a view to expanding the program. world beyond one’s very limited local I am so enthusiastic about Cycling environment.

This explains the extraordinary sucWithout Age that I will be working cess of Cycling Without Age (www. with several partners over the comcyclingwithoutage.org), a social moveing months to explore how we might ment that enlists volunteer “pilots” to roll out more bikes at more facilities, including the many seniors’ residences take older adults for a ride in a threewheeled bicycle-rickshaw hybrid, or in and near the Glebe. At around “trishaw.” $9,000, the specialized bikes are not Cycling Without Age was born in cheap, and we need volunteer coordinCopenhagen in 2012 because founder ators and pilots to make a large-scale Ole Kassow wanted to help Danish program work. But I’m confident it seniors get back on their bicycles. He will and that we’ll also find plenty of wanted to give them the opportunpassengers. ity to feel the wind rush through their After all, the program is working hair, but he first needed a solution to well in the more than 200 locations their limited mobility. He found the around the world that have joined the answer in a trishaw and soon started Cycling Without Age network. Sponoffering free rides to residents of a sors, residence operators, pilots and local nursing home. donors are coming together because The electric-assist vehicle seats the of the obvious genius of the idea. If passengers up front, affording them a that is you, please let me know. full view, while the pilot wheels them Together, we can give everyone the around the neighbourhood or to whatopportunity to feel “the wind in their ever destination they’ve agreed to. The hair.” trishaw has a canopy to shelter the passengers from sun or rain and everyone Urban Forest Management Plan aboard is close enough to converse T he Cit y of O t t awa b ega n throughout the ride if they wish. developing its Urban Forest ManThat’s it. Simple and yet life agement Plan (UFMP) last year to changing. provide a comprehensive, long-term vision and strategic direction for Based on feedback to date, Cycling Without Age is much more than just protecting and enhancing the urban a bike ride. It’s a way for seniors to forest.

The draft UFMP is now available rediscover or be re-immersed in the place where they live, meaning both for review and Phase 2 public conthe social community and the physical sultations have been scheduled for environment, in almost any type of November 21 and 22. You can find weather. The volunteer pilot, who more information on the UFMP, can be of any age provided he or she download the draft plan and complete C

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Greetings from the Annex.

After a beautiful summer, we are ready to get back to work in the Annex. The next few months are exciting as the Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) continues to work hard for its residents.

This summer, GACA was proud to host a safe cycling workshop for adults. Participants learned lots of great tips to help them get around our great city safely, including a nugget about how to trigger traffic light changes through sensors built right into the street.

We’ve continued to be active on development files, reviewing numerous developers’ proposals submitted to the city for possible developments in both our community and adjacent neighbourhoods. Resumption of community consultation means residents can once again voice their opinions about construction of an 18-storey seniors’ residence at the corner of Cambridge Street South and Carling Avenue. Site plans need careful consideration and we need your input.

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to grow our urban communities, we will work to ensure that this growth is sustainable and consistent with our city’s zoning and official community plans.

We hosted our semi-annual Tim Horton’s Cleaning the Capital event on Sunday October 2 at Dalhousie Park South. By bringing residents together, we are building a community of which we can all be proud. Thank you to everyone who sacrificed their Sunday morning to ensure that we all have a clean park and clean streets for our families and loved ones.

We held our Annual General Meeting on November 3 at the Glebe Community Centre. We elected our executive board and gave a report on our work over the past year and our upcoming plans for 2017. Thank you to everyone for coming out and giving us a chance to get to know you and the issues you care about.

By working together, we will continue to build a community that we can all be proud to call home. Come join us in the Annex!

Scott Blurton is president of the Glebe Annex Community Association.

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A lot happening at GCA As November threatto the office or any of the fabulous downens with dull, grey town destinations. days becom ing shorter and shorter, Traffic Problems I find myself grateOur Transportation ful for the colourful leaves still hanging on Committee has identhe trees in our leafy tified a number of neighbourhood, and traffic-related chalwaiting for the dozen lenges for attention. or so bags-worth I will Speeding, for instance, Christine McAllister soon have to rake! The continues to be an area www.glebeca.ca better news is, a lot of concern throughout the neighbourhood. is happening in our neighbourhood and GCA volunteers The Bronson and Holmwood intersecare more active than ever! tion has been identified as problematic for dangerous driving behaviour, parRideau Canal Crossing – Public ticularly red light running, so the Advisory Committee committee will continue to lobby the Many in the neighbourhood celecity for changes to improve pedestrian safety. In addition, Bank Street, brated this summer when all three between Fifth and Aylmer, is a highlevels of government got together to fund the footbridge that will cross the risk stretch of road for pedestrians and Rideau Canal from Clegg Street in cyclists, a fact sadly confirmed by an Old Ottawa East to Fifth Avenue in the accident in which a pedestrian was Glebe. The City of Ottawa has estabcritically injured by a car near Thornlished a public advisory committee ton in September. The committee will with key stakeholders from surroundbe considering undertaking a safety ing communities to provide feedback audit of the street at its next meeton detailed design elements of the ing. If working on improving traffic bridge. The GCA’s Transportation and safety is of interest to you, the comParks Committees, along with an area mittee would be happy to welcome representative, will be participating in you to its ranks! this process. Many thanks go to our councillor, David Chernushenko, and Community Policing the city for including us in the process.

I reported in last month’s column on the Ottawa Police Services consulBronson and Carling tation about the community policing development approach. The GCA’s Health and Sometimes it’s hard to see the impact Social Services Committee is followwe have on local development – but ing this issue closely and has learned not so for the new six-storey mixed use that our Community Police Officer, building set for the corner of Bronson Matt Hunt, is set to finish his assignand Carling. Many in the Dow’s Lake, ment in our community on December Glebe and Glebe Annex communities 22 and a replacement has not been named. He already has a very large terwill recall the multi-storey, minimum ritory, which covers Glebe Annex, Old parking space, over-sized development previously proposed for this site.

Ottawa South, Centretown, Dow’s Lake Following thoughtful input from the and the Glebe. Officer Hunt has been Planning Committees of all three coma positive presence in our community munity and residents’ associations, the and we are anxious to understand how developer revisited plans for the site changes to community policing will and has proposed a right-sized building impact our neighbourhood. To that end, that meets much of the communities’ we will be inviting the chief of police requests or suggestions. Kudos go to all to attend our November meeting to discuss this issue. residents who worked on this issue and to the developer for keeping the comThe GCA is a volunteer, notmunity interests in the design. for-profit, membership-based and city-recognized organization advoO’Connor Bike Lanes cating for a liveable, sustainable, Readers will likely have heard, or diverse urban neighbourhood. The perhaps already used, the new segreGCA informs, consults and engages gated bike lanes on O’Connor from with residents and other groups in the downtown to Lansdowne Park, which Glebe on issues of importance and opened on October 20. The downtown promotes the interests of our comsection includes dedicated traffic lights munity to all levels of government for cyclists and protective barriers for and other organizations. We meet on their entire length. While it will take the fourth Tuesday of each month from some time for motorists and cyclists 7 to 9 p.m. at the Glebe Community to adjust to this new infrastructure, Centre. The next meeting is November 22. All are as we’ve been reminded with a welcome. For few unfortunate information on incidents since any of the GCA op e n i ng, t h e com m ittees, lanes complete visit the new a n i mpor t a nt GCA website, link in the Glebe www.glebeca.

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The creepy haunted house, catering to the older crowd, brought unforgettable chills and shreaks of horror.

Mary Tsai The evening could not www.gnag.ca What is the have happened without SleepOUT? the 104 dedicated, creThe YSB estimates ative and enthusiastic that there are more than 1,400 homevolunteers who spent a full two days less youth in Ottawa. With so few beds preparing and executing this fantasavailable in the city, the crisis is all the tic event. The party was coordinated more severe during the cold months of

by Alison O’Connor, Lauren Fowler, winter. Many homeless youth are also Jason Irvine, SD Neve, Tim Lamothe, suffering from trauma, mental health Josh McGeough and Ben Logan. issues, poverty and addiction. A disSpecial thank you goes to our sponproportionately high number are part sors: of the LGBTQ+ community.

Scotia Bank at Fourth Avenue YSB’s SleepOUT for Youth event BMO in the Glebe raises critical funds to support Ottawa’s Metro Glebe youth emergency shelters and programNicastro’s in the Glebe ming to give at-risk youth a brighter Party Time Inflatables future. Twenty four per cent of shelter St James Tennis Club users in Ottawa are under the age of 17 City of Ottawa and we can all agree that the streets are Urban Keios Design Inc. no place for a young person.

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GNAG’s Annual Craft and Artisan I am excited to announce that Fair. Come support local artisans or just stop by for a look.

GNAG will be offering free Wi-Fi • Friday, November 18: 6 – 9 p.m. throughout the Glebe Community Centre. This service is funded through • Saturday, November 19: 10 a.m. – GNAG’s Community Development 5 p.m.

Fund. We are proud to offer state-of• Sunday, November 20: 11 a.m. – the-art connectivity to our clients. To 4 p.m. get access, come to the front desk to The gcCafé will be open. Go to receive your personalized access code. www.GNAG.ca for more information Many thanks go to our technical team on the vendors. of volunteer advisors, Gray Collette and Joanne Lennon.

Other upcoming events • Dinner and a Movie: Friday, Hallowe’en party success!

November 25, 6 p.m., featuring Elf GNAG hosted another spooktack• Choux Pastry Workshop: Saturday, November 19, noon – 2 p.m. ular event! Over 1,000 Hallowe’en revellers of all ages attended GNAG’s • Who Cut the Cheese, Wine and biggest and best annual Hallowe’en Food Tasting with Phillip Nicholson: Thursday, November 17, 6:45 Party on October 30 at the Glebe Community Centre.

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Abbotsford’s annual fundraising Bazaar On the day of Abbotsford at the Glebe Centre’s annual bazaar, one big room will be over-flowing with flea market finds and some of the more precious vintage items will be found in the “fancy flea” section.

Since early last year, Abbotsford volunteers have been sorting through the boxes of treasures donated and delivered to the senior’s activity centre right across from Lansdowne Park.

The “Best Bazaar in the City” will be held on Saturday, November 26 between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., but as flea market organizer Pam MacKenzie knows, the best finds often go early.

“People start lining up early in the morning. I’ve come in as a volunteer at 8:30 and people are already waiting to come in,” said MacKenzie. “It’s one of the nicest bazaars in the city and they have something for everybody.”

The bazaar offers home baking, handmade teddy bears, Christmas crafts, books, stamps, attic treasures, a silent auction and of course, the flea market.

MacKenzie and other volunteers at the flea market have seen a lot of vintage kitchen wares this year, including items like old-fashioned egg beaters, glassware and kitchen utensils.

“We’ve got old pie edge cutters and depression era glass,” said MacKenzie, who notes she never knows what she’ll find when she opens up a donation box.

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Abbotsford Flea Market folk are ready to sell at the annual Abbotsford Bazaar on November 26!

“I’ll see something and say this is wonderful! We have a lovely variety of things this year: candleholders, beautiful pieces of china.”

MacKenzie said last year the flea market sold a lot of picture frames, DVDs and CDs, but there are also household gadgets, baskets, games, puzzles and linens.

“You never know what they’ll bring in for the flea market,” said MacKenzie. “Every year runs differently.”

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If you want to check out this year’s finds at the Abbotsford Bazaar, come by between 10 and 2:30 on Saturday, November 26. Don’t miss out!

There is still time to donate your treasures to the cause, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Julie Ireton is a print and broadcast journalist, educator and long-time supporter of Abbotsford. She writes regularly for the Glebe Report.

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Walk on the Tracks – oil on canvas Paintings by Paul Guttadauria

Glebe Community Centre Gallery 175 Third Avenue November 14 – Christmas I’m native to Ottawa and I currently live in West Quebec. Starting in the late 70s, my fascination with painting led me to explore with oil on canvas, pastels and watercolour on paper. I like to tell a story with my paints, trying to place the viewer in the scene. I love playing with line and colour. My style is not quite fantasy, not quite real, and sometimes whimsical. I think in colours.

I have exhibited frequently in Ottawa. I have 15 new paintings to show, along with a few older ones. www.Paul-Guttadauria.tumblr.com “Peahen, peahen, peacock,” oil on canvas, by Paul Guttadauria

“Koi Fish Pond,” oil on canvas, by Paul Guttadauria

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Glebe Report November 11, 2016

breathing ashes is like dancing in snowflakes

A Poem

Lost Summer

i once met a girl with eyes like a doe, round and fearful and consuming; she always wore sunglasses because people were afraid of her.

Today, on the newly white snow, three ebon-black crows were feeding.

A car came by.

They flew off, leaving behind the torn and scarlet carcass of a squirrel.

She ascends from the cool but spidery basement to the dark living room, closed against the heat, where the window air-conditioner roars at her every so often.

Heat and humidity have put her under house arrest.

Her crimes: old age, poor health.

Susan Buller

she didn’t talk much, but when she did, she loved the sound of her voice. she liked reading about sad people because it made her feel better about taking all that time without paying for it.

Aspen Wallace (student)

Parking Lot This day is history.

It is only eleven and a dark ice-coated evening.

We speak many words with our eyes in our silence holding hands and we say “Good Bye” by a steel cold car in a Glebe’s Bank Street parking lot, and you find a vacant space among the hairs on my face, kiss me quickly and you are gone.

New Life, New Beginnings Perfect, unimaginable The swirl of soft downy hair Eyes, blue grey that seem to search your soul Waiting and watching you, anxious for life to unfold Soft flannelette receiving blanket all tucked up like a football The smell of baby skin, milky and warm Butterfly kisses that taste strawberry blonde Life passes in a blur of responsibility Sleep … listen … sleep … startle ... awake Rosebud lips bubble and fingers grasp Smiles like sunlight ribbons wrap up your heart Time cascades, day and night collide Don’t look away, even for a minute All too soon first steps Gail Kayuk

Asoka Weerasinghe

my pilgrimage to soul-al-ity soulality heart-wisdom emerged from the evolution of my faith-life, spirit-journey.

American Democracy – 2016 Hillary with her ready smile Behind that smile there is sometimes guile Those damned emails could bring her down A victim of an angry clown.

That angry clown is Donald Trump For all to see a boastful grump He struts, he sneers, the truth is lost.

A racial slur, who cares the cost?

Democracy the victim here Reason and hope give way to fear A mighty nation gone astray All we can do is watch and pray.

It called me away from Christianity into an emerging stillness.

It uncovered a faith without borders an unstructured loving kindness.

I travelled in the vessel of sacredness; meditation and listening brought me to mindfulness.

I walked through energy fields; sacred life forces and thoughtfulness issued from ancestral wisdom.

From the innovative power of sacred energy I created a new word.

Soulality is heart-wisdom energy, the emotional muscle, an integral part of all humans.

Soulality is the “I am” of my sacred centre.

Harlene Walker

Some blame her generation for fossil fuels and global warming. True, she’s never been one of those who go to environmental conferences by air.

Craig Kamcke

She used to run in fields and feel the wind So often now, there’s glass between her and the natural world, and she’s sad, because this summer, so crimson, purple, azure, gold and green, could be her last.

Ruth Latta Fall’s rips ... in the Glebe Can you see, the last yellow leaves whirl-winding in the street, and feel the bustle of the season flowing behind the eyes and inside the breath, along translucent stems of frosted plants, with the dashing squirrels on branches and the scent of later herbs?

Move, be quick!

Still, I remember to allow a slowing down, to wait for cold that is coming maybe with no rush.

Here is November, few hoods are walking today, few the gloves swinging on sidewalks and red noses And such a sky!

Brimming with glorious golden blue Still, in me, is us I see the panting of running on our toes to prepare tomorrows in the flowing of time in the returning hearts in the missing memories.

Cynthia Nuzzi

Call for Submissions As the Glebe Report embraces a second year in our focus on poetry in English, Poetry Quarter (PQ), curated by JC Sulzenko, will feature a thematic approach to each issue, and open submissions to any poet who reads the Glebe Report and lives in the National Capital Region.

Poems will be considered only for the particular edition of Poetry Quarter for which they are submitted. (Please note that poems will not be retained in a pool for future consideration, unlike previous practice.)

Theme: Celebrate Canada’s 150th For the February 2017 issue, PQ seeks poems to celebrate 2017, Canada’s sesquicentennial, on subjects relevant to the people, history, culture, present and future of the Glebe and its neighbouring communities.

Deadline: Friday, January 20, 2017 Eligibility: • Poems should be: • Original and unpublished in any medium (no poems submitted elsewhere, please); • No more than 30 lines each; • On any aspect of the theme (celebration of Canada’s 2017 sesquicentennial, on subjects relevant to the Glebe) within the bounds of public discourse; • Submitted on or before January 20, 2017.

• Poets in the National Capital Region of all ages welcome (school-age poets, please indicate your grade in school).

Please send your entries (up to 5 poems that meet the criteria) to editor@glebereport.ca before the deadline of Friday, January 20, 2017. Remember to send us your contact information and your grade if you are in school.

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film

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At the flicks with Lois and Paul

He and Earl decide to make a film dedicated to Rachel, who is dying.

Bring Kleenex.

Music is by Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Wagner and Vivaldi. The film won the Grand Jury Prize – U.S. Dramatic and the Audience Award – U.S. Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival.

Running Time: 105 minutes. DVD: Ottawa Public Library, www.Amazon.ca

La Belle Saison (Summertime)

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Directed by Catherine Corsini (France/Belgium 2015)

Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (USA, 2015)

by Paul Green

by Lois Siegel

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is an innovative and unusual film. You can’t predict what will happen. Sometimes an animation suddenly appears. There are titles to each sequence and there’s humour despite a very sad situation.

Greg (Thomas Mann) tells the story during his senior year in high school.

He’s independent and doesn’t have many friends except Earl. They are theatre and movie dorks and make spin-offs of classic and foreign films: Eyes Wide Butt (Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut), Senior Citizen Kane (Orson Wells), Rosemary’s Baby Carrots, (Roman Polanski), 400 Bros (Francois Truffaut), and Vere’d He Go (Hitchcock’s Vertigo). You get the idea.

Greg’s parents are eccentric to say the least. His father (Nick Offerman, Parks and Recreation) is a sociology prof whom we see only on his many days off, wearing long robes from different countries and offering East Asian and other unfamiliar foods to anyone he encounters in the house.

Greg figures out ways to survive in a chaotic environment. He becomes friendly with the different cliques at school on a superficial level. That keeps him safe.

But when Rachel (Olivia Cooke), a classmate he barely knows, is diagnosed with stage 4 leukemia, his emotional safety is crushed because his mother (Connie Britton, Nashville) wants him to spend time with her. She won’t take “no” for an answer.

She also wants her son to carry around a book of colleges until he finds one he likes.

Greg arranges to meet Rachel.

He titles this “The Day of Doomed Friendship.” The development of their relationship is strong and emotional.

Burnt Directed by John Wells (USA, 2015) From what we’ve seen on TV, we know that fancy restaurants have chefs that yell a lot. This film is no exception. We learn about Adam Jones’ past (Bradley Cooper): bad childhood, dreams crushed by a life of alcohol and drugs.

But the film has surprises. Yes, he smashes things in the kitchen and catapults less than superior food onto the floor. But the characters are interesting and the story holds our attention. And the food looks amazing.

It’s a story about love and perfection and what it takes to master one’s métier.

Adam began his career by quitting school and working 20-hour days, six days a week shucking oysters for 10 years in Paris. After one million, he leaves and becomes a top chef. “He’s like the Rolling Stones,” but his wild lifestyle does him in. When he recovers, he convinces his former maître d’ to hire him. Adam’s goal: a third Michelin star. To get that star, everything has to be flawless. We see how he gets there.

Recommended reading: Waiter Rant by Steve Dublanica and Service Included by Phoebe Damrosch.

Running Time: 101 minutes. DVD: Ottawa Public Library, www.Amazon.com

A lesbian love story set during the postrevolutionary tumult of 1971 Paris invites obvious comparisons with Abdellatif Kechiche’s 2013 film Blue Is The Warmest Colour. However, whereas the latter has a cold, explicit and almost clinical veneer, La Belle saison, or Summertime in English, is less explicit and more inflected by the warmth of the Limousin countryside and the bright Parisian colours. More to the point, it is overtly political because, unlike Blue, the relationship between the two protagonists is placed squarely in the context of the struggle for women’s rights, particularly with regard to access to contraception and abortion.

La Belle Saison opens in a bucolic setting with a young woman driving a tractor on the family farm not far from Limoges. Played by Izïa Higelin, Delphine is a farm girl –intelligent, down-to-earth and good-looking in a plain-Jane sort of way. Delphine is also gay, and she knows it. Unbeknownst to her watchful parents, who would love to see her married off, she sees a local girl on the sly, but when the latter announces she must break it off owing to a forthcoming marriage, Delphine, ever restless, strikes out for Paris in search of a wider world.

Once in Paris, she settles in the stu-

dent quarter and is promptly caught up in the wave of student/feminist activism that was sweeping across much of urban France at that time. It is here, amidst demonstrations, lectures and rallies that Delphine meets Carole, an older, worldly-wise woman for whom she feels an immediate attraction.

It is not at first an easy situation for Delphine, but as she is well grounded in her own sexuality, she is able to seduce Carole, who is both professor and activist, away from her left-wing, not unsympathetic male lover. In short order, the two of them become very closely and intimately involved.

The stage is now nicely set for the drama that is to follow. Director Corsini has written for the screen two finely drawn characters whose contrasting backgrounds in class, region and temperament convey a sense of balance and sufficient dramatic tension to carry the narrative to a plausible conclusion.

The relationship between Delphine and Carole (veteran Cécile de France) will be put to the test when Delphine’s father suffers a stroke and she must return to the farm to help her mother carry on. Carole accompanies her because if she must live on a farm to be with Delphine, then so be it.

Back in the countryside, it is scarcely surprising that their roles are soon reversed. Delphine, with her strong ties to the land, is once more in her element, while Carole, with her sophisticated Parisian ways, begins to look out of place. And their relationship is now a clandestine affair, for if anyone in the little village suspected they were lovers, it would not go well for either of them. This is particularly true of Monique, Delphine’s long-suffering mother, who senses almost immediately that Carole is a threat to her well-ordered household.

With Monique and the earnest attentions of a boy Delphine has known most of her life, the strain begins to show. Carole has been able to help out a little on the farm, but one evening, as she stands watching Delphine and the boy deliver a calf, she realizes there is no place for her there.

Following the inevitable confrontation with Monique (superbly played by Noémie Lvovsky), Delphine and Carole have a wrenching decision to make. This is one love affair that does not play out as one might expect. There is no pat ending, just an epilogue that ties together some of the loose ends.

Watching La Belle saison with its engaging narrative of two lovers chafing against societal barriers was frankly liberating, not least because of the inspired performances of the two lead actors.

And it reminded me of a charming 1977 film by France’s Agnès Varda called One Sings, The Other Doesn’t, which covered much of the same territory.

Running time: 105 minutes. In French with English subtitles. Probable rating 14A.

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composer John Blow on May 26 and 27 at Southminster Church.

Venus & Adonis was first performed in 1683 and is considered the earliest surviving English opera and precursor of the far better known Dido & Aeneas by Henry Purcell, one of Blow’s pupils. Soprano Bronwyn Thies-Thompson will play Venus with baritone Joel Allison assuming the role of Adonis. The choir will be

Seventeen Voyces’s 20th season is inspiring

by Margret B. Nankivell

Seventeen Voyces’ subscription series opens at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in the Glebe on December 3 with “Welcome Yule,” a concert that includes Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s “Messe de Minuit” and Christmas music that goes back centuries. Composer Andrew Ager will be the organist. A second performance will be at the intimate Ashbury College Chapel.

The superb chamber choir is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017. Founded

by Kevin Reeves, the choir specializes in playing music that is often overlooked or forgotten. The choir is also well known for its presentations of silent film classics such as Joan of Arc, Phantom of the Opera, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Nosferatu. At the heart of these popular presentations is the director’s rare ability to find music that matches film plots, moods and cinematography.

This season, the three-concert series includes a choral presentation of Cecil

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Margret Nankivell is a music lover and a member of the board of directors of Seventeen Voyces.

The Ottawa Bach Choir launches 6th stunning CD

by Erin Binks

The Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC) would like to invite you to ’Twas But Pure Love, the choir’s first concert of the season and reception to launch its sixth CD, on Saturday, November 26 at 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church in the Glebe, under the direction of founder and artistic director, Dr. Lisette Canton. The choir will be joined by harpist Caroline Léonardelli and organist Matthew Larkin. The OBC’s recording of ’Twas But Pure Love will make an excellent present for the music lover on your Christmas list.

“We are thrilled to present the repertoire we recorded this past summer for our new CD, ’Twas But Pure Love,” said Canton. “It includes festive music for the season from the Renaissance to the contemporary, from Spain, Italy, England, Germany, France and Sweden, with an emphasis on Canadian composers including two Canadian recording premieres

by Ottawa composers Kelly-Marie Murphy and Matthew Larkin. We look forward to you joining us for this merry occasion!”

The professional ensemble is now in its 15th season and has travelled the world and received national and international recognition. The choir journeyed to China this year where it was invited to perform as Canada’s choral representative in the international festival, Meet in Beijing 2016, in Beijing and Shanghai. The OBC was the first Canadian choir to perform at the prestigious annual Bach festival in Leipzig, Germany, Bachfest Leipzig 2014. As the choir expands in breadth, performances in this anniversary season include a subscription series and several special events not to be missed.

Early bird and regular subscription tickets are available now (see OBC website for details). Tickets for the concert will be available at The Leading Note, 370 Elgin Street and Compact Music, 206 & 785 1/2 Bank Street. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the website at www. ottawabachchoir.ca, or contact the OBC at info@ottawabachchoir.ca or 613-270-1015.

Erin Binks is the managing director of the Ottawa Bach Choir.

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The Glebe according to Zeus

A guinea pig’s perspective on the Glebe

November busiest month for Glebe pigs!

by Ash Abraham Coutu

What’s easy about pie?

When Ash Abraham Coutu taught English in Korea, she learned much from her students about the baffling twists and turns our language takes to get where it’s going.

partnered with Morala to serve hot cucumberades and veggie casseroles,” added Bon Vivant, senior food selector.

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“Was the exam difficult,” I asked my ESL student before class.

“No, Teacher. It was a piece of pie,” he beamed.

At first I wondered what kind of amazing exam involves pie. Then I realized that my student had mixed up the phrases “easy as pie” and “a piece of cake.” It was a simple error, since both idiomatic expressions share the same connotation.

I asked him if he had ever tasted a piece of homemade pie. “Yes, ChocoPie,” he responded. Choco-Pie is a popular Korean chocolate-covered marshmallow snack similar to a Moon Pie or Wagon Wheel, and it definitely does not resemble homemade pie. So to illustrate the difference between pies and cakes, and subsequently teach these phrases, we’d need some delicious hands-on experience.

I decided to make a pumpkin pie for the class, since it was nearing Thanksgiving. I rode on a crowded subway for over an hour to purchase canned pumpkin at an international market, and then scoured the city in search of rare spices like clove and nutmeg. Ironically, teaching my students idioms describing simple actions turned out to be quite complicated and made me ask the question, What’s so easy about pie anyway?

What I found was that the phrase doesn’t mean that something is as easy as making a pie, but rather something is as easy as eating a pie! The Oxford English Dictionary credits author Mark Twain for popularizing the simile, as he often used allusions to pie in his writings to describe something favourable.

In the long run, my students may not remember the difference between the simile “easy as pie” and the metaphor “piece of cake” but I know they certainly enjoyed that day’s lesson, which was consumed with the utmost of ease.

Ash Abraham Coutu is a Nashville native who has lived in Egypt, South Korea and now lives in Ottawa, where she splits her time between teaching English as a Second Language, volunteering at the Catholic Immigration Centre and contributing to a local radio station.

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After an extended summer vacation, Glebe guinea pigs begin rigorously prepping for the stressful holiday season. “It’s very challenging!” commented Marwut, resident poet and professional leisure pig. “As the holiday month approaches, we are extremely vulnerable to anxiety, particularly about the gifts we’ll receive and travel to and from parties!”

The Glebe pigs have banded together with a novel initiative to mitigate their November nerves called “Help Bipeds Buy the Right Gift,” modelled on the successful Woodstock, Nova Scotia initiative called “Get Good Gifts.”

Bickel Pigenson, piggy public servant and brains behind the initiative, explains: “Each pig drafts a gift list.

My job is to spell check each list and then we have Glebe stores distribute them to biped customers.” The list ingeniously also includes a gift dropoff location, which is Martina’s Pilates Studio.

The pigs have also developed a new way to reduce their susceptibility to chills and hunger on the way to holiday parties. “We’re building heated snack rooms along Bank Street in the parklet areas,” explained Pilote, renowned GiddyPigs.com engineer and runner-up at last month’s annual pumpkin race at Lansdowne. “We’ve

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pets

Glebe Report November 11, 2016

Pet food – what’s in a label?

by Michael Mossop

I am frequently asked, “what should I feed my pet?” The question seems simple enough. We all want our furry friends to live long and happy lives and know that good nutrition is part of that, but unfortunately things are not as simple as they seem.

There is a strong link between the emotional bond we share with our pets and the food we feed them. Think for a moment, how do you show love to your pet? You give them a treat. When your pet is sick, what’s the first thing you notice? They aren’t eating their regular meals. Now take those feelings and mix them with a healthy dose of business and you’ve got a recipe for controversy and confusion. And don’t be mistaken; pet food is big business.

In 2015 alone the pet food industry

was worth about $27 billion US in North America1.

The more you know about nutrition the better you’ll be able to make informed food choices. That being said, the topic of nutrition is so broad that we won’t be able to fully cover it here, and this article might actually raise more questions than it answers.

The goal today is to help you know how to ask the right questions and where to go for reliable answers.

Always keep in mind that the label on your pet food is a marketing tool, and the name on the bag doesn’t necessarily accurately represent the food that’s in the bag. “Dr. Dan’s All Lifestages Formula” is a legal brand name for the product, not a description of the product or it’s quality.

“All life stage” diets are formulated to meet the life stage with the

most demanding energy requirements, which it turns out is actually pregnancy and lactation, with growing puppies and kittens coming in a close second. You could feed this type of diet to a pregnant animal with confidence, but it’s not really appropriate for a senior. Yes, it meets the minimum requirements, but the problem is that it actually far exceeds those requirements. Too many calories and too much fat, which leads to obesity and worsens arthritis, and higher levels of calcium and phosphorus, which can be detrimental to ageing kidneys certainly won’t help keep Fluffy healthy into her golden years.

Dealing with the ingredient list can be even trickier. These days, terms like “all natural,” “organic” and “grain free” are heavily used in the pet food industry just as they are with human foods, but often these terms are poorly defined or misunderstood. Is being “grain-free” even a good thing? While many companies would like you to think it is, I would argue that it is not necessarily so. Corn in particular is often vilified as “filler,” implying it has no nutritional value, but in reality it is highly digestible and a good source of protein, antioxidants and fatty acids2, and is rarely the cause of food allergies in pets.

The guaranteed analysis panel – the box that indicates the percentage of protein, fat, fiber and moisture in a food – might seem like the best place to get accurate information, but you need to be careful here as well. These numbers are often based on theoretical calculations from the product recipe, not analysis of the finished food itself. This means that some pet food companies don’t even know

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themselves exactly what nutrients are in the food they are selling.

So in the end, while the label on your pet food seems like a great place to assess the quality of a particular diet, it can be pretty misleading.

There is no surefire way to get around this problem, so it is important to find a pet food company you can trust. If that sound daunting, consider the following: • Ask your veterinarian to discuss your pet’s diet in more depth next time you’re in for an appointment.

Bringing the food packaging to your appointment or taking a photo of the information panel will help.

• Visit www.wsava.org/nutritiontoolkit and scroll to “Tools for Pet Owners” at the bottom of the page. This is a fantastic resource to help you navigate nutrition on the Internet, and to expand on the information in this article.

• Call your pet food company directly. Their contact information should be on the label. The World Small Animal Veterinary Association website provides a list of questions you may want to ask them. If your company isn’t able to provide you with satisfactory answers, maybe it’s time to switch brands.

Sources: 1 GfK Pet Retail Panel data. “How Worldwide Pet Food Sales Contrast with the US Market.”

GfK February 5, 2016.

2 USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. Basic Report: 20014, Corn grain, yellow. Release 28, revised May 2016.

Dr. Michael Mossop is a veterinarian and the medical director at Pretoria Pet Hospital in the Glebe.

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Stomping Ground – quality menswear boutique comes to the Glebe With the opening of Stomping Ground in the Glebe, men’s fashion has found an exciting new home under the creative management of co-owners Josh Chambers and Naj Peterson.

The two friends cultivated their fashion flair while working at a men’s retail business on Rideau Street where Chambers was operations manager and Peterson the assistant men’s buyer and general manager.

Now in their mid-30s, the duo decided the time had come to open their own store together. Unlike friends who had moved to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver for business opportunities, they decided to help shape the city’s fashion scene by staying in Ottawa where they were both born and raised. In fact, the name of their new store, Stomping Ground, pays homage to their hometown and to the comfortable store ambiance they want to create for customers.

The closing of Buckland’s Fine Clothing at the corner of Bank and First Avenue signalled an opportunity to bring something new to the Glebe, a neighbourhood Chambers and Peterson felt was under-serviced in terms of men’s fashion. Other than Sporting Life, a retail store at Lansdowne Park that offers high end men’s sports and

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Naj Peterson (left) and Josh Chambers

outer clothing, no other men’s clothing shops existed in the Glebe.

In choosing to locate their new business on Bank Street, Peterson notes, “Over the past two years we noticed a significant change in the demographic of people living in the Glebe and people coming to play there.

With Lansdowne Park coming in and residential luxury developments that went up, we noticed that change.

Our friends were now frequenting the Glebe a lot more than the Byward Market.”

Chambers and Peterson settled on the space vacated by The Framing Experience, a neighbourhood landmark for 27 years. They undertook extensive renovations with a

new door, storefront windows, flooring and walls. They did most of the design and construction themselves, working 12 hours a day, seven days a week for four and a half months.

Peterson introduced himself to local business owners while the store was under wraps and was overwhelmed by the warm welcome. Even before they opened their doors, the duo knew that they had found the right community for their new venture.

Stomping Ground opened its doors on August 20 and customers were introduced to visual evidence of the “streetwear culture” Chambers and Peterson were creating – urban culture elements brought together under one roof to support the in-store experience – from the clothing, shoes and sneakers to décor, books for sale and music played.

Stomping Ground offers clothing built to last – heritage brands that our fathers and grandfathers wore, with an emphasis on clothing made in Canada and the USA and recognizable labels like Woolrich, Levis and Filson.

Having carefully curated the clothing they sell, Chambers and Peterson feel their job is to find out what resonates for the buyer. Because every brand has its own unique story, they take pride in sharing that story. At the same time, they seek to bring an element of comfort to those men who may not enjoy shopping.

The co-owners understand the challenges of opening a bricks-and-mortar store in a strong online marketplace environment. They are in talks with Shopify about an online presence for

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the store. Savvy marketers, Chambers and Peterson also employ social media to reach their clientele in real time.

The store is also creating a buzz in online circles. Highsnobiety, a daily news website covering streetwear, sneakers, cars, lifestyle and the arts, recently highlighted the interior design of Stomping Ground.

As retailers, Chambers and Peterson recognize the importance of offering customers a unique retail experience.

And they are well on their way to creating that with a comfortable seating area, complimentary beverages and unlimited fashion advice. They are also offering monthly in-store events.

In September they collaborated with Seattle-based Ebbets Field Flannels to launch a capsule collection of a vintage ball cap, jacket and sweater in honour of the Ottawa Athletics, a professional minor-league baseball team that called Lansdowne Park home in the 1950s.

With the opening of Stomping Ground, the bar has been set high for quality menswear in the Glebe. And how wonderful that the streetwear culture trend is being spearheaded by two business partners who grew up in Kanata just one street away from each other.

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carpe diem Cargoes...

by Chris McNaught

Warning! This plea should be read only after listening, in order, to Vivaldi’s Concerto in D, the Beach Boys’ Wouldn’t It be Nice, and Badelt’s He’s A Pirate.

Call me Ishmael, Jim Hawkins (Master ’Orkins!), Richard Hannay, Huck, David Balfour – whoever, just get me up and ‘awa’’ on the broad highway that borders that dear, clear stream of once-adventure – before I’m just another unpublished obit. As Obama frequently urged, ‘the time is now’!

Too many summers gone to my way of thinkin, Tom. I long to be a slave again of chance, of coming suddenly on random, majestic vistas, of reveling in honest, bodily fatigue, unscripted solitude splashed with characters real and fictional (absent cell phones), bearing rustic (i.e. not air-brushed for prime time), lusty, rambling tales, uncrimped by political correctness or slashed to a sound byte.

Death to day-timers, critical paths, iPad hand necrosis and the morning march of the undead, dragging briefcases behind them on little wheels like Marley’s chains, from bus to Starbucks to boardroom to lunchtime fitness spas. It’s the plank for them.

Into the dark, amnesiac sea of Freedom 55! Rally to the call, my fallen friends: ‘a dreamer lives forever, but a toiler dies in a day.’

John Steinbeck blazed the way back in the 60s when he set out at 60 in his camper, Rocinante, driven by the realization that, “I had not felt the country for twenty-five years.” In Travels with Charley, In Search of America, Stein-

beck set off with his poodle, Charley, to re-discover and re-create his own reality, a quest everyone is entitled to pursue; some nitpickers claim he cheated by bunking into a motel or two en route, but who cares? Why not revisit the haunts of youth, thrill again to those instincts that challenged your spirit, claw back your curiosity and shed the ubiquitous security anklet…

I wander back across the bridge in Istanbul in 1964 to my three fellow musketeers, Claude, Philippe and Denis, Parisian students. How my ego swelled when an American family in the Sea of Marmora looked towards our midday bacchanale beneath an adjacent canopy and their lovely daughter remarked on “the four cool French guys.”

The characters you’ll meet…I think of the 90-year-old hermit and gold miner with an upscale English accent who gave me a lift through Roger’s Pass in Canada’s Rockies in 1968.

Turned out he was an authentic remittance man, the younger son sent to the “colonies” before the Boer War. “What’re you studying?” he asked.

“Classics,” I said. He told me to open the glove compartment of his ancient pick-up, only to find a well-worn edition of Theocritus, in the original.

And the air, ether really at that glorious altitude, the absolutely intoxicating alpine air of Lake Louise! The smell of the horses and breezy conifers, packing our way up Temple Mountain…

Where are they, where is “it” all now? We’ve seen too many friends harvested prematurely, too many friends grown obscenely well-heeled, but who never truly enjoy their lucre.

No one will chide you now for suddenly striking out; but at life’s end, no one will sympathize with not having re-donned your seven-league boots.

David Talbot Wilson’s painting “Stately Spanish Galleon coming from the Isthmus” (title from John Masefield’s poem “Cargoes”)

I implore you, stuff the old rucksack with raw essentials: faded Peng u i n pap erback s (G ra ha m Greene, P.G. Wodehouse, Steinbeck!), Constant Comment tea, raisins, almonds, toothbrush, razor, wine-bag for sure, and don’t forget a bandanna in case of pirates (my kind of terrorist), an over-sized sleeping bag (allowing for possible appearance of a warming co-venturer). And perhaps, if like me you’re a waterbaby, a Speedo – no shame I no longer mirror Phelps in it – dries fast and lets the salt sea tingle through; and maybe a map to help pick or avoid specific destinations.

And what of Rocinante, Don Quixote’s mule? Some carp that Steinbeck was tilting at windmills, but better that than wind turbines! It’s your choice: stay on board the grim ghost ship, that “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack,” or take brave heart and fresh winds on a stately Spanish galleon.

Bon voyage!

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Carolyn Best’s Tofu Stew with Root Vegetables and Dumplings

Tofu stew with root vegetables and dumplings

by Carolyn Best

Just back from a trip to Australia. The grocery stores of Sydney and Brisbane amazed me as 98 per cent of the items of produce had large signs in front of them: “Australian Grown;” clearly of importance to shoppers. I think of that now as I search hard to find local vegetables, writing to make sure that my carrots have arrived at the store from Quebec or Ontario, not California...

Marinated Tofu (Ideally, prepared the day before) 2 blocks firm tofu, cut in cubes oil for deep-frying Deep-fry tofu and drain on paper towels. (If you deep-fry correctly, the hot oil should sear the surfaces and not be absorbed; you end up with the same amount of oil you started with.)

Prick the pieces of tofu with a fork and soak in a marinade composed of:

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1/2 cup Tamari 2 cups Water 1/3 cup Honey 1 tsp Mustard powder 3 tbsp Powdered ginger 1 tsp Garlic powder 1/4 tsp Cayenne

and celery. When soft, add marinated tofu (perhaps two-thirds vegetables to one-third tofu.) Taste the broth; I sometimes add a bit of Marmite if the flavour is weak.

Dumplings Because we so enjoy the treat of dumplings, I often divide the stew into two pots and make a double recipe.

3/4 cup hard, unbleached Flour 1/4 tsp Salt 3 tbsp Butter 1/2 cup Milk 1 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped

Marinate for an hour or overnight.

Mix flour, salt and baking powder.

Cut in butter. Add parsley. Stir in milk. Let rest for 5 minutes. Drop dough by teaspoons full into the simmering stew. Cover and simmer 15 – 20 minutes. Do not lift the cover until done, otherwise dumplings will dissolve. Looks impressive! And perfect cold weather food.

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Glebe Report November 11, 2016

by Marisa Romano

November is a peculiar month. Some of us cringe at the idea of the short, dark days that announce the arrival of our long winters and others welcome it as the preamble to the Christmas season, the time to explore craft fairs and church bazaars and the opportunity to discover new seasonal recipes from glossy magazines. I discovered that not all chilies are made equal, after digging into a bowl of hot and spicy bean stew this time of year, not long ago.

Chili con carne is a blend of Native American, Spanish and Mexican cuisines believed to have originated in Texas where the state legislature nominated it in 1977 as the official state food. Chili was first featured at the World’s Fair in Chicago in 1893 at the St. Antonio Chili stand and made popular throughout the state of Texas and beyond by the many family-run chili stands that opened in those areas at the beginning of the 1900s.

The original recipe of chili con carne (chili peppers with meat) was a spicy dish of dry beef and hot chili peppers. Beans and tomatoes were later additions to what is now known simply as chili.

Needless to say, chili is a soughtafter warm-you-up after a day in the crispy autumn air and one of the favourite dishes served at friendly gatherings during winter months.

A few years ago I stopped by the Christmas bazaar at Glebe St. James looking forward to home baking, handmade crafts and treasures previously cherished by others, and I was surprised to find that the kitchen offered a choice of chili beans for lunch. I picked two of them and although both were delicious,

one really stood out as meatier than I had been used to, with chunks of stewing beef amid a variety of beans. This ended up being voted the best chili in the cook-off that Glebe St. James ran that year. After a bit of investigation I recently found the cook and asked for her chili recipe for the Glebe Report.

Margo Williams, a Glebe resident, added this recipe to her collection about 10 years ago. “I do not know where I picked it up from,” she told me. “Maybe a newspaper or a home magazine. I copied it into my notebook and I have been using it since.” I asked Margo if she was going to prepare this dish for the upcoming Christmas bazaar. She was not sure.

Just in case, Glebe St. James Bazaar is scheduled for November 26.

When I tried the recipe, I served it with lentil biscuits that I made with stoneground flour that I picked up at Watson’s Mill in Manotick. The recipe from Michael Smith is available on the www. lentils.ca website: www.lentils.ca/recipe/ lentil-biscuits-by-chef-michael-smith/ Vegetarian chili became popular in the 1960s. An alternative to the meaty stew, it can be made with tofu, or as in the case of the vegetarian chili recipe proposed by Ottawa Public Health, with rice, which nutritionally balances beans perfectly. The recipe is available on the Ottawa Public Health website: www.parentinginottawa.com/ en/Vegetarian-Chili.asp If you like Christmas-bazaar hopping as much as I do, note that the other neighbourhood churches that offer the event this November are Southminster United on Saturday, November 12 and St. Giles Presbyterian on Saturday November 19.

Texas Style Chili Makes 6 + servings.

2 ¼ lbs Stewing beef, cubed 1 clove (~1/2 tsp) Garlic, minced 3 tbsp Cooking oil 1 ½ – 2 cups Water 1 tsp Beef soup mix (or 10 ½ oz condensed beef broth) 2 tsp Sugar 2 tsp Oregano, dried, crushed 1 – 2 tsp Cumin ½ tsp Salt 2 – 3 tbsp Chili powder 2 x 19 oz (540mL) cans Kidney beans or white beans or chickpeas 2 x 28 oz cans Tomatoes, diced 1 x 5 ½ oz can Tomato paste 1 x 4 oz can Green chilies, drained and chopped 2 Bay leaves 1 Green pepper, diced In a large skillet, brown stewing beef and garlic in hot oil. Drain off excess fat and put beef into a crockpot. Stir in water, beef soup mix or condensed soup, sugar, spices, salt, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste and bay leaves. Simmer in crockpot for 8 to 10 hours. Add green chilies and green pepper near the end. Remove bay leaves before serving. If you like it extra spicy, Sriracha sauce is a good addition.

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A boy and his pigeons – a story with charm and substance Hubert and the Great Pigeon Race

by Ilse Zandstra Reviewed by Gillian Campbell

Ottawa author Ilse Zandstra’s latest book, Hubert and the Great Pigeon Race, is a sweet and innocent tale of a boy who decides to take on pigeon racing in post-war Holland.

This slim chapter book, perfect for readers aged 8 to 12, has wonderful illustrations by artist Mauricio Trejo Hernandez that capture the exuberance of childhood and complement the story perfectly. This book even passed the kid test – I gave it to my 10- and 12-year-old daughters to read and they both read it in one sitting, without once putting it down!

Hubert and his mother and brothers have moved from Indonesia after the Second World War when the Dutch were no longer welcome in an independent Indonesia. There is some allusion to a dark time for the family preceding the beginning of the story – they spent some time in an internment camp and their father has died in the war. It is the family’s mother who bears the weight of providing for her children.

The story itself is upbeat and happy despite the hard times the family has faced. Young Hubert is mostly carefree and inquisitive. He is happy to spend his time observing and exploring the world around him.

When he sees a flock of pigeons take flight, of course he has to hop on his bicycle to chase them and find out

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where they live. This small adventure opens a whole new world for him: pigeon racing.

We watch as Hubert carefully builds a house for his pigeons and gradually builds up his flock. He moves from amateur, local pigeon races to the professional pigeon races hosted by large, out-of-town clubs. Hubert loves his pigeons, especially Arrow, and goes from amateur hobbyist to racing champion over the course of the story. It is a credit to Zandstra’s writing that when Hubert’s passion for pigeon racing eventually comes to an end, we as readers feel his sadness at saying goodbye to his beloved pigeons.

Zandstra based this book on the story of her husband, Hubert, and on his family’s experiences moving to Holland from Indonesia. His father was killed near the beginning of the war and his mother and her boys spent several terrible years in a Japanese internment camp for women and children in Indonesia.

They fled to Holland where they were able to start a new life. Like the fictional Hubert, the real Hubert developed a passion for pigeon racing as a child in Holland. There is even a great photograph of him with his pigeons at the back of the book, which brings the character to life.

In wr iting the book, Zandstra researched pigeon racing and homing pigeons carefully and her detailed knowledge really comes across in her writing. For example,

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when Hubert enters the professional race near the end of the book, there is an excellent description of how the results are measured. The pigeons are driven from their roost to Antwerp and then set free. Whichever pigeon reaches its roost first is the winner. Each bird carries a tag, and when it reaches home, the owner must detach the tag and punch it into a special time clock to have its finish time stamped. This tag is then mailed to the professional club for results to be tallied.

Another aspect of this story that I liked is how happy and supportive the family is – well, maybe not always Hubert’s brothers – despite having faced many ha rdships.

Hubert is left to his own devices a lot and his mother is clearly exhausted and longing for the Indonesian sun

most of the time, but she supports him and is patient with his hobby.

Hubert and the Great Pigeon Race is a charming and sweet story, yet it has depth and substance as well.

In fact, I came away from reading this book wishing that Zandstra had written more! There is a lot of material that she could explore further, from the family’s experience at leaving Dutch-occupied Indonesia and their time in the camp to their father’s death and how they made a new life in Holland.

Ilse Zandstra is the author of several other books for children and adults.

Her novel The Amber Coast: A Latvian Family’s Journey, is based on her own family’s experience fleeing wartorn Latvia and making a new life first in the dying days of Third-Reich Germany, then in Sweden and finally in Canada. She has also written two children’s books in Spanish about a Peruvian bear named Ukuku. These books are popular in Peru and Columbia, and are often used to teach young children in the two countries to read.

Like all of Zandstra’s writing, Hubert and the Great Pigeon Race gently explores themes of cultural identity and belonging, in this case under the cover of a charming children’s story. It is well worth reading for any age group.

Hubert and the Great Pigeon Race is available from the author, through Amazon or Chapters online, and through the publisher, Baico. You can also find out more about the author from her website: www.theambercoast.com/index.htm.

Gillian Campbell, who grew up in the Glebe, is a technical writer and former copy editor for the Glebe Report.

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Me Before You1

Jojo Moyes

Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot2

Kim Barker

The Stone Angel3

Margaret Laurence

Rosalind Franklin: The Dark Lady of DNA4

Brenda Maddox

On the Outside Looking Indian

Rapinder Gill

The Marriage of Opposites6

Alice Hoffman

Come, Thou Tortoise

Jessica Grant

The Bride of New France8

Suzanne Desrochers

The Piano Cemetery9

José Luís Peixoto

The Black House

Peter May

All My Puny Sorrows11

Miriam Toews

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Glebe Report November 11, 2016

Remembrance of war through pictures

by Sue Townley

Did you know that the public library has a wonderful collection of picture books collected with the adult reader in mind?

The books in the Special Picture Book collection capture the emotions and imaginations of older children and adults alike. This month, we feature a collection of war remembrance picture books.

The Enemy is a clever picture book

by Davide Cali with understated illustrations by Serge Bloch. A lone soldier ponders the essence and logic of war, sitting in his foxhole within sight of the enemy. After exploring the pointlessness of war and his own fears of being alone, he becomes tired of sitting in his hole and creeps out towards his enemy’s foxhole. There he finds, to his surprise, that his enemy is more like himself than he imagined. The simplicity of the text and illustrations is deceptive. This powerful book is a poignant and thought provoking read that will prompt discussions of war and conflict resolution.

The Harmonica, written by Tony Johnston and illustrated by Ron Mazellan, is inspired by the true story of Holocaust survivor Henryk Rosmaryn.

The narrator is a young boy captured, separated from his parents and taken to a concentration camp. He manages to bring with him the harmonica that his father gave him. Filled with self-loathing when forced to play, the boy is surprised when his playing brings hope to the other prisoners. While this story is set

in World War II, the theme is broader, illustrating the power of music to support and sustain humanity.

The Danish people concealed Jews from the German invaders during the Second World War and ferried them to safety in Sweden. The Whispering Town, by Jennifer Riesmeyer Elvgren and illustrated by Fabio Santomauro, is based on the true story of a small Danish fishing village, where villagers manage to get their guests safely on a boat to Sweden, by whispering instructions in doorways. Simple, bold block illustrations express the foreboding atmosphere.

The author and illustrator reveal the horror and humanity of the situation and what it means to be part of a community.

The Year of Borrowed Men by Michelle Barker is based on a true story and told from the perspective of a seven-year-old German girl.

Three French prisoners of war are sent to work on Gerda’s family farm and at the same time, her father is sent away to battle. The “borrowed” men become part of the family and Gerda is as sad to say goodbye to them at the end of the war as they are. It’s a beautifully illustrated, poignant book.

Eve Bunting has written an inspiring story based on the true experiences of a Bosnian family forced to flee their country during the civil war. Gleam and Glow is narrated by eight-yearold Viktor who, along with his family,

is forced to leave his home just one step ahead of enemy forces. A stranger leaves his two golden fish with the family, saying, “An extra day or two of life is as important to a fish as it is to us.” Viktor releases the fish into their pond before fleeing. When Viktor and his family return home, the land is ravaged and their home destroyed, but the fish have thrived, and their offspring fill the pond. This beautifully illustrated book focuses on the impact of war on families and children and on those things that allow people to retain their humanity.

Four Feet, Two Sandals by Karen Lynn Williams is based on the auth-

or’s experiences working with refugees in the Pakistan city of Peshawar. It is the story of two Afghani girls in a refugee camp. In the scramble for new clothes, the two girls come away with one sandal each. This is a poignant story of loss, friendship and sharing that introduces children to the realities of growing up in refugee camps.

Mary Williams, the founder of the Lost Boys Foundation, has written Brothers of Hope, based on the real life experiences of a band of approximately 30,000 southern Sudanese boys who walked nearly 1,000 miles searching for refuge. Eight-year-old Garang, one of the leaders, tells the story.

I’m New Here by Anne Sibley O’Brien is a powerful message of empathy for the immigrant experience. It is based on the author’s experience of living in another country as a young child. This simply narrated, vibrantly illustrated book shows the challenges of three new students as they navigate their first day of school in a new country.

The Roses in My Carpet by Kukhsana Khan and illustrated by Ronald Himler is a realistic story of a day in the life of a young Afghani refugee.

The story opens with a recurring nightmare of how he fled with his mother and younger sister from the planes that killed his father. His job is carpet weaving. For him, weaving is a skill that ensures that his family never goes hungry and allows him to create a world of colour and beauty.

All these books can be found in the Special Picture Book collection at your public library.

Sue Townley is the children’s programming and public ser vices assistant at the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library.

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A new detective for an established author Fire in the Stars

by Barbara Fradkin (Dundurn, 2016) Reviewed by Stefani Nielson

Barbara Fradkin is an award-winning, Ottawa-based author of crime fiction best known for her detective series featuring Ottawa Inspector Michael Green. She is now venturing into a new series about international aid worker Amanda Doucette. The first title in the series is Fire in the Stars (issued Sept 2016).

The novel opens with Doucette having returned to Canada from fieldwork in Nigeria where she and colleague Phil Cousins were helping to establish important infrastructure such as village schools and clinics. These efforts were rendered useless when the region became the site of mass bloodshed as rival tribes and jihadist groups sought power and exercised retribution.

Although Doucette and Cousins physically return to Canada, they mentally struggle to move past the memories of child soldiers, rape and murder. Amanda and Phil both suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and each copes differently, Doucette undergoing therapy while Cousins withdraws from his wife and son and turns to alcohol.

Doucette and Cousins plan a camping trip to the remoter parts of Newfoundland to try to help one another. The novel is set in motion when Cousins fails to show up to the appointed rendezvous. Instead, the

unstable Cousins takes his 11-yearold son on an impromptu trip hoping to re-bond with the boy while whale watching and exploring Viking sites.

As Doucette tries to locate the missing father and son, she discovers that Cousins has become entangled with illegal aliens attempting to escape slave rings onboard international trawlers. The plot climaxes with a confrontation in the wilderness where Doucette shows off amazing backwoods survival skills honed from experiences in Asia and Africa.

Fradkin is earnest in her descriptions of social injustices that spawn trauma on an individual, communal, national and international level. With Fire in the Stars, she clearly tries to educate readers to see the connections between their own lives and those of far-flung, war-torn villages.

In so doing, Fradkin adapts the classic detective story plot, which traditionally contains crime and is concerned with restoring order to disturbed social relations. In Fire in the Stars, there is a return to normal relations through the reunion of loved ones and the righting of wrongs via proper authorities. Yet the international thread running through the novel shows that crime cannot be contained because there is a ripple effect and personal tragedy cannot be avoided.

In terms of characterization and style, Fradkin sticks to the classic detective form. Her central characters are thoroughly “heroes.”

Doucette and her sidekick and romantic interest Corporal Chris

Tymko may be distressed by their respective exposure to violence but they remain unfailingly good and hopeful, with sound ethics, sociability and respectable humour intact.

There is no darkness, cynicism or secrets in either character. For those who are drawn to a more conflicted central hero, e.g. Ian Rankin’s Inspector Rebus, Fradkin’s central characters will appear “soft” rather than “hardboiled.”

Fradkin clearly admires the Newfoundland setting and attempts to capture the drama of the landscape with descriptions of the sun sparkling like sequins in the dewy morning, or the setting sky having the colour of bruised lavender. These passages will appeal to those who

enjoy emotionally charged scenic descriptions. The language may feel clichéd to others.

Fradkin’s attempt to record the Newfoundland dialect may also draw mixed reactions. Several background characters, representing small-town Newfoundland, pepper their speech with such expressions as “Jumpin’ Jayus” and “dere be.”

For some readers this may be a fun dose of local colour. For others, the repeated use may feel tiresome.

One of the strongest aspects of the book is the character of Cousins’s wife Sheri. Her fatigue, grief and temptation to have an affair ring true and her own background with aid work is genuinely interesting.

Indeed more of the life and experiences of this “harder” woman could have added depth to the narrative.

The final forest chase section of the novel could have been condensed in exchange for expanded sections of Sheri probing her feelings about her husband, her son and her own past and present difficulties. As well, the narrative would also have benefitted from the inclusion of alternative first-person viewpoints, i.e. narration told from “inside” the heads of the novel’s secondary characters such as the illegal aliens, Phil and his son, among others.

Overall, Fire in the Stars is a good choice for those who take pleasure in the classic detective tale with a dash of Canadian regionalism and a sprinkle of romance.

Stefani Nielson lectures on literature topics for the Continuing Education program at the University of Ottawa and the Learning in Retirement program at Carleton University.

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Students are cast in one-act plays and perform them in front of the general public on a Friday night. The plays are as professional as they get, complete with lights, costumes, set and of course, the requisite cast party at the end of the night. On average, 40 to 50 people turn out to cheer on the actors at every performance.

“The act of performing plays – that part is very, very addictive,” says Jones.

Registration is now open for Studio 55 classes this winter. Register online at www.actingcompany.ca or call 613744-5353 and join The Company!

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The Studio 55 Program

Studio 55 students (from left) Hilary Hampson, Gerrie Trotman, Lynda Joyce, Christiane Kirkland and Ruth Secunda, with instructor Tom Taylor.

Have these Ottawa seniors found the fountain of youth?

by Chris Ralph and Kate Smith

offers multiple levels of acting courses, improv, voice, scene study, and, new this year, sketch comedy taught by the multi-award winning performer/writer Pierre Brault. Says Brault, “I teach students of all ages, but my AC Studio 55 sketch comedy students are consistently the most energetic, eager and unafraid. I am constantly amazed by how seriously they take their fun!”

AC student Marion Jones has taken about a dozen courses over the past three years. “The atmosphere is very supportive. I never thought I’d enjoy acting so much. It’s a shot of happiness that lasts for days.”

Jones is a frequent student in the program’s actor’s showcase course.

The Acting Company

Now entering its fourth year, The Acting Company is located in the heart of the Glebe and is housed in what was once the historic Avalon Theatre. The school is Ottawa’s most comprehensive recreational performance arts school offering over 30 different courses in theatre, film and TV. See www.actingcompany.ca for more information on The Acting Company, its activities, and its roster of professional instructors.

Kate Smith is associate artistic director of The Acting Company. Chris Ralph is co-founder and executive director of The Acting Company.

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It filled up in one day.

The Acting Company has grown in four years to become the city’s most comprehensive performing arts

school and its Studio 55 course is now offered every weekday afternoon and is among the school’s most popular programs.

“We love teaching the Studio 55 students,” says Ralph. “They come from all walks of life, but they share some similar attributes: they love learning, they have great imaginations, they are fearless, and they love coffee and cookies.”

“Community is a big part of the attraction,” says Kate Smith, the school’s new associate artistic director.

“95 per cent of our Studio 55 students return for more classes and they have all made lasting friendships.”

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health

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The annual flu shot – what’s the point?

It’s time to get your annual flu vaccine! This year, once again, you can get your vaccine administered by your pharmacist at your local pharmacy. There is no need to make an appointment at our location; we welcome walk-ins; just bring your Ontario health card and be prepared to stay at the pharmacy for about 20 minutes after the vaccination to ensure you do not experience any adverse reaction.

All patients wishing to have their flu vaccine administered by a pharmacist must be over the age of five and will be required to fill out a form answering a series of questions about their general health and allergies. It is also not recommended for those currently experiencing flu-like symptoms or with an active infection to get the shot on that day as it’s best to wait until symptoms have cleared up.

Children under six months and anyone who has an allergy to a component of the flu vaccine should not be vaccinated. Those with severe egg allergies may be restricted from getting the flu vaccine and should speak to their doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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prevent the flu is to have a flu vaccination each year in the late fall according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Since the virus causing the flu changes from year to year, the flu vaccine you received last year may not protect you this year. If the vaccine and the flu strain are a good match, the vaccine can prevent the flu in about 70 – 90 per cent of healthy children and adults. Approximately 3 – 7.5 million Canadians will get the flu each year.

Influenza is caused by a virus and those with the disease will often experience symptoms abruptly. Symptoms include high fever, muscle aches, sore throat, congestion and runny nose, cough, fatigue and headache. It is not uncommon for people who contract influenza to be out of commission for 10 days or more.

In addition to being vaccinated, people can take other precautions to avoid the spread of seasonal flu and stay healthy. Because the virus is spread through respiratory droplets, i.e. when someone coughs or sneezes, it can be transmitted through surfaces such as doorknobs. During flu season, more than ever, it’s important to practice techniques such as sneezing or coughing into your arm instead of your hand, washing your hands often with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer if water isn’t available and avoiding work and school when sick if at all possible.

Source: Canadian Pharmacists’ Letter

Zenah Surani is the pharmacist and owner of the Glebe Apothecary and writes a regular column for the Glebe Report.

health

Glebe Report November 11, 2016

Why be beige when you can be breathtaking?

by Kristin Jillian Shropshire

Autumn is, without question, one of my favourite times of the year. Harvest season is in full swing and nature comes alive, transforming greenery into vibrant hues of yellow, orange and red. The landscape becomes a virtual colour wheel of beauty. But what happens when the trees have shed their resplendent foliage, the earth has stopped supplying us with its bounty, the environment shifts to chilling temperatures and the colours around us all but disappear?

I was first introduced to the concept of “being beige” by one of my clients a few months ago. She cited an article in which the author described many people as becoming beige as they age, losing their natural spark and inner vibrancy. While this is certainly an important consideration of the norms of aging in our society and worthy of an article of its own, it occurred to me that most of us “become beige” to some extent or another at this time of year.

How many people do you know who suffer from depression and generalized melancholy as the sun diminishes and the temperatures drop, choosing to stay in, forsake social interaction and generally hibernate? The numbers might surprise you. Roughly four per cent of Canadians will experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, aptly dubbed S.A.D., in their lifetime. An addi-

tional 15 per cent will experience a milder form of this medically acknowledged clinical disorder.

While I believe it is perfectly natural and part of the rhythm of nature to go through cycles of contraction and expansion, and introversion and extroversion, it is important to support ourselves so that we don’t dip into seasonal depression. Nineteen per cent might not seem like a lot, but it is approximately 6.5 million Canadians, a significant number.

Symptoms of S.A.D. usually peak in February, but if we make healthy choices now we might be able to reduce or even eliminate its occurrence. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

There are numerous things we can do to support our mood and allay the symptoms of seasonal mood diminishment, be it full-blown depression or milder symptoms such as dispiritedness, oversleeping, reduced energy

or changes in eating patterns.

Seek out the sun: While the sun’s rays are certainly not as strong during the late fall to early spring, even the weaker rays of this time of year can help support a more cheerful disposition. Sun exposure helps us maintain our circadian rhythm, or internal clock. Consistent, ideally daily, sun exposure will help keep our bodies in tune with natural rhythms and healthy sleep cycles.

Exercise: Physical fitness has been proven to help battle the winter blues.

Not only does exercise consistently maximize mood, it also supports the diminishment of stress, which can contribute to and exacerbate feelings of depression. There are many wonderful forms of exercise to choose from, including brisk walking, running, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, skating and others. Bundle up and aim to get an hour of outdoor activity as many days of the week as possible.

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Vitamin D: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with low mood.

While many holistic experts recommend that people in our climate supplement with 400 to 1,000 I.U.s of Vitamin D per day between late fall and early spring, you can always ask your doctor to test your Vitamin D stores to best ascertain whether supplementation might be right for you.

Eat smart: While cravings might compel us to binge on refined breads, white pasta, and sugary confections, this type of diet will not support us in the long run. Encourage balanced brain chemistry by choosing complex carbohydrates over refined carbohydrates and eating enough protein and essential fatty acids. Foods to consider include winter squash, yams, turkey, wild salmon, hemp hearts and quinoa.

Do you also disesteem the way that this time of year can strip away not only our internal brightness, but also our physical colour? What if I told you that you could use food to add colour and vibrancy to your complexion? One of the secrets to radiant, glowing skin is changing what we put in our bodies. Choose foods rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, selenium, healthy fats, beta-carotene and other natural plant pigments, such as yellow, orange, and red bell peppers, avocados, brazil nuts, wild fish, seaweed, kale, goji berries and acai berries.

Be vibrant, be vital and say bye-bye to being beige.

Kristin Jillian Shropshire, MS, ROHP, R.Ac. is a Registered Nutritionist, Registered Acupuncturist and faculty member of The Institute of Holistic Nutrition who is based at Glebe Health & Wellness.

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MAC FAIR

Proposal to open a new French Catholic elementary school for Old Ottawa South, Old Ottawa East, and the Glebe

A parents’ committee backed by the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) held a public consultation on October 27 regarding the possibility of opening a French Catholic elementary school for families in Old Ottawa South, Old Ottawa East, the Glebe and the surrounding area.

The consultation, held at Saint Paul University, met with enthusiasm on the part of many parents who came to learn more about the proposal and talk about their vision of what an elementary school should be and their community’s distinct needs.

The proposal is still in the early stages, so the parents’ committee, backed by the CECCE, invites anyone who wants to know more about the proposal and stay informed about next steps to like the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/projetecolevieuxottawa and follow hashtag #cecceGlebe on Twitter.

The CECCE is disappointed that it was not granted funding for new school construction during the latest round of funding.

Projet d’ouverture d’une nouvelle école élémentaire catholique de langue française pour les secteurs Vieux Ottawa Sud, Vieux Ottawa Est et le Glebe Un comité de parents, appuyé par le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE), a tenu, le 27 octobre, une consultation publique sur la possibilité d’ouvrir une école élémentaire catholique de langue française pour les familles des secteurs Vieux Ottawa Sud, Vieux Ottawa Est, le Glebe et les environs.

La soirée, qui se déroulait à l’Université St-Paul, a suscité l’enthousiasme de plusieurs parents qui s’étaient déplacés afin de venir en apprendre davantage sur le projet, mais surtout, pour faire part de leur vision de ce que devrait être une école élémentaire ainsi que les besoins propres à leur communauté.

Le projet étant encore à une étape embryonnaire, le comité de parents, appuyé par le CECCE, invite toute personne qui aimerait en apprendre davantage sur le projet et rester informée des étapes à venir à «aimer» la page Facebook du projet au www.facebook.com/projetecolevieuxottawa et à consulter le mot-clic #cecceGlebe sur Twitter.

Le CECCE est déçu d’apprendre qu’aucun financement ne lui a été accordé lors de cette dernière ronde de financement pour la construction des écoles.

Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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trustee’s report

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Gifted Program Review The Ottawa Carlebe introduced in Grade 3 that would ton District School include measures Boa rd has been going through what to try to get rid of I would characterbias in the selecize as “a massive tion process and change-management possibly broaden undertaking.” There the definition of have been changes gifted.

5. Students would proposed by senbe offered a place ior staff to the way OCDSB Trustee we deliver programin a gifted program Shawn Menard ming in JK and SK, at one school; parshawn.menard@ocdsb.ca changes in course ents could not offerings for adult request placement learners, severe budget constraints, at another school. learning disability changes, an Trustees listened to over 20 deleongoing review of boundaries and gations at that meeting and listened learning accommodation – read: to staff detail the report. The pripotential closures – and others. Senmary issue around the table was ior board staff has now approached that trustees were not happy with trustees with recommended chanwhat was perceived as a lack of ges to the gifted program. a proper consultation plan, the Staff brought the following rect i mel i nes bei ng i mposed, i.e. ommended changes to trustees at a implementation for Sept 2017, and concerns about the changes themrecent meeting: 1. Segregated classes for the selves. I personally support some of the changes such as a new screening gifted in Grades 1 to 4 would be eliminated. process that provides better equity, 2. Segregated classes for the while I oppose others such as the elimination of Grades 1– 4 gifted. gifted would remain in Grades 5 The board voted and approved to to 8, but more variety would be have staff come back to the with a offered. One stream of classes would be offered for children who far more comprehensive consultaare gifted in one area, but chaltion plan, something that I’ve felt lenged in another. Another stream very strongly about since becomwould be for the profoundly gifted, ing a trustee in 2014. i.e. above the 99.6 percentile of the The next steps will be to review population. An “inquiry” stream that consultation plan and discuss would be available to all. and incorporate community feed3. The number of seconda r y back into our decision-making on schools offering segregated gifted this issue. classes would be reduced from four If you have questions or comto three, eliminating the program at ments you wish to share with me, Merivale High School. please send them to Shawn.Men4. A new screening process would ard@ocdsb.ca.

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He attended Queen’s University where he obtained his law degree with the highest of Honours. He served his articles with the prestigious Toronto law firm of Blake, Cassels and Graydon.

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A child was tugging at her dad’s sweater while being picked up at preschool, trying to get his attention as he was speaking on a cell phone in one hand, and texting on a blackberry in the other.

Although this scenario may seem a bit extreme, think how many times we’re unavailable to engage fully in a conversation, with technology at our fingertips and multi-tasking the norm.

During a discussion, it’s not unusual for participants to interrupt or be preoccupied with formulating a response before the other is finished speaking.

Some forms of miscommunication are less transparent, especially when words or messages are “lost in translation” and misinterpreted. Listening includes paying attention not only to what is being said, but what is implied between the lines. As commonly stated, “Communication isn’t one-size-fits-all.” Listening is an art, and many of us are not trained to listen objectively, to check in and be clear about what is being said or heard.

As G.K. Chesterton noted, “There’s a lot of difference between listening and hearing.”

Cultivating the art of listening is a process, not an overnight achievement.

Stephen Covey, author of the bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, guides us to “seek first to understand, then to be understood.” This valuable insight sets us on a path of empathy that puts the other person in a safe space for speaking out. Mirroring is a tool that gives us the opportunity to repeat the other person’s comment and validate and ask questions for greater clarification. If a child says, “I can’t stand it when my sister takes my things,” it can be helpful just to acknowledge his feelings by saying, “I see it makes you angry when she takes your things without asking. I understand why you are angry.”

The next step would be to inquire, “What do you think can be done to remedy the situation?” Frequently, with the support of a good listener, a person ends up resolving his or her own problems.

Active listening includes observing body language and reading emotions.

It has been noted that 93 per cent of communication is nonverbal. There are often inconsistencies between verbal and non-verbal messages. A sharp tone, aggressive eye contact or none at all, hands folded in a defensive position, a frown or an angry face speak louder than words. Children are especially sensitive to the subtlest forms of

“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.”

Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

communication. If children learn at an early age to identify and describe their own feelings, they will relate more easily to others and have greater success in discerning what is being communicated both orally and visually. Many tools, including emotions cards followed by meaningful discussions can be used to familiarize children with types of emotions and body language.

Practice listening skills in the home.

Teach children not to interrupt those who are speaking and to be tolerant of other viewpoints, even if they disagree. Communication should be an open, respectful dialogue. Guide children to look into another’s eyes when conversing. Activities to enhance young children’s listening skills include Logicworks’ White Noise Ambience Lite app where you match the sounds, such as rain, with illustrated cards; group storytelling; giving oral instructions to find hidden objects and playing games such as Simon Says, Red Light Green Light and I Spy. The Telephone Game, where a child whispers a message into someone’s ear, passing it along from one to another, illustrates how the message can be totally distorted at the outcome, much like in real life! Charades can help children to read body language. Map games when oral directions are given to locate places are fun for exercising active listening. Reading to your child is another excellent vehicle for developing solid communication and listening skills, along with lively discussions relating to the story or text.

Building connectivity is essential to listening. When we focus less on ourselves, and reach out to connect with others, we become more empathetic.

Being genuinely interested allows us to listen more openly to another’s point of view, limiting judgment and preconceived ideas. We all need to pay closer attention to what is being said and heard, both verbally and non-verbally. To be understood is a basic human need. The key to understanding others is listening.

Dijana Bate is the founding director of the Glebe Montessori School.

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First Avenue School’s gifted program a keeper Many First Avenue Public School families came out to our school council meeting on October 19 for an opportunity to connect with Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) Trustee Shawn Menard over the proposed changes to the Specialized Gifted Program. I would like to take a moment to thank Mr. Menard for coming to hear our concerns and give us a bit more information on how the process will unfold.

First Avenue School currently hosts a Specialized Gifted Program in English for children from Grades 2 through 6. These children have worked through what the OCDSB calls a “tiered” system before being placed in this program. Essentially this means that once they are tested and identified as gifted, a genuine effort must be made to meet their needs in the regular program through enhancements. The length of time this process takes varies depending on the child. They are placed in the Specialized Gifted Program only after this process has taken place and the OCDSB determines that their needs cannot be met in the classroom in their home school.

On Friday, October 14, the OCDSB made public a consultation document that includes its proposed changes to the services it offers to gifted students.

At a meeting the following Tuesday the trustees heard from delegations

Photo: leslie mckay

by Jennifer Wilson

Ms. McKay’s Grade 6 gifted class at First Avenue benefits from the Specialized Gifted Program.

from a variety of advocacy groups and many parents of gifted students.

The trustees subsequently did not vote to approve the consultation plan and sent the OCDSB staff back to make adjustments.

The proposed changes included in the consultation document represent a significant departure from the current model. In a nutshell, specialized programs will no longer be an option for children from Grades 1 through 4 and the programs available for Grades 5 through 8 will be changed dramatically.

I wanted to share a bit of my experience with the families connected with this program at First Avenue. I have been at the school for 11+ years and for five of those years I was the school council chair. As students in the gifted program often come from all over the city, we put a lot of effort into community building. In getting to know the families of these children, a pattern emerged. The children were often desperately unhappy in their home school, bored by the classwork, bullied or ostracized by the children in

their class or simply not connecting with them. Many were developing a serious negative attitude towards school, and in some cases, they were exhibiting behaviours that disrupted the classroom and made learning difficult for themselves and the other children. The parents were so anxious to do something about this that they were willing to have their children bused all the way downtown and in many cases the kids are on a bus for more than an hour.

Once they are settled in the Specialized Gifted Program amazing things happen: they are challenged academically; they make connections with the other children in the program; negative behaviours begin to lessen and their feelings towards school become more positive. The families of these children don’t want to see a program that has made such a difference in the lives of their children dismantled. Aside from the academic aspect, the mental health and social development of these children should be a focus of the discussion and any

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changes that are made.

A review of the program is needed and I think most families will agree that it is not a perfect system. Many of the concerns raised by the OCDSB are valid and need to be addressed. Equality of access and representation is a concern that our school council has discussed many times. The OCDSB doesn’t currently have a system for early identification of these children and doesn’t have adequate funding or time to test those children who might qualify. There is also a gender imbalance within the Specialized Gifted Program. Often the student’s behaviours are one of the earlier signals that there may be some special need, and in my experience, girls are less likely to exhibit these behaviours and might be missed. The standard screening process that is part of the proposal may help to alleviate both the equality and representation issue, although I would like to see that screening take place prior to Grade 3. At this time, accessing gifted programming at any of the tiers requires that the families be aware of what is available for their children and what needs to happen to get access.

Currently the OSCDB is planning to implement the changes in September 2017. My hope is that the board will take the time needed to thoroughly consult with the community and consider all the possible consequences of any proposed changes. This will be a standing item on the First Avenue School Council agenda during the upcoming year.

Jenn Wilson was chair of the First Avenue School Council for five years and has children in both the regular and gifted streams.

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GMCAPS hosted a successful musical morning fundraiser in October featuring Hey Buster, a collective of signer-songwriter fathers from Ottawa. Fun was had by parents and kids alike and it was a pure delight watching children of all ages giggling and dancing to the humorous upbeat songs inspired by family-life.

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Glebe Co-op Nursery School – what we’ve been up to this fall I can’t be the only one.

As always, Frankendance owes its success to our incredibly generous sponsors, parent volunteers and members of the community who came out to the event. A very special thank you to Metro for the pumpkins, Starbucks for the coffee, Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group (GNAG) for the fun dance lesson and Lauren Simon for the generous gift card.

by Sheri Segal Glick

Oh autumn, if only you were followed by spring, we could totally be best friends. Despite the beautiful colours and the occasional warm day, the further we get into November, the closer we get to the day when the rain will turn icy and the lovely crisp days will turn into snowy cold ones. Stop smiling skiers; I am having a moment. In this spirit, i.e. knowing what’s to come, young members of the Glebe Cooperative Nursery School have been making the most of fall activities outdoors on our wonderful playground and inside in the classroom doing fall-themed art, reading fall-themed books, singing songs and welcoming special guests. As is tradition, at the end of the month, the children will wear their pajamas to school on the day they put the bears to bed. (There must be a way to make pajama day community-wide – anyone?).

Now that first-day-of-school jitters are a thing of the past, our preschoolers continue to play, learn and create; 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 ½ to 2 ½ years march in wearing their knapsacks, talking to their friends and showing signs of independence, often for the first time. My toddler has gone from tearfully clinging to me to running into the classroom without even a goodbye! The preschoolers 2 1/2 to 4 years are basically grown-ups – some of them at the preschool for their third year – playing, snacking and learning new songs, colours, letters and numbers in circle time each day while chilling with their besties. In sum, preschool is amaz-

Tiggy’s Shop ’Til You Drop

Gabi (Elmo, left) and Edith (butterfly) at the Glebe Co-op Nursery School’s Frankendance

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Once again the Frankendance was a huge success; you can always tell based on how happy and sticky the kids are five minutes before they have to leave. The children had an amazing morning showing off their costumes, dan-

cing, snacking, bouncing, painting pumpkins and creating Halloween-themed crafts including, but not limited to, Froot Loop necklaces that never made it home. The adults also had a lot of fun snacking, socializing with old and new friends, taking pictures, drinking free coffee and sneak-eating their children’s Froot Loop necklaces –

Picture this – a night of shopping where you were given special afterhours access to one of the best toy stores in the city. Imagine if snacks and wine were served and if there was a chance to win fabulous door prizes. Oh and what if there was a silent auction and a 20 per cent discount on everything in the store? It sounds like the stuff shopping fantasies are made of, especially in crowded malls on December 23, but for a mere $5 ($7 at the door) you can make this fantasy a reality!

On Wednesday, November 23rd, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. we will be hosting our fifth annual Tiggy’s Shop ’Til You Drop event, a night of after-hours, kid-free shopping. If you don’t care about the discount and the free wine and snacks, you should really come to watch your super-competitive friends lose it at the silent auction.

All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction go directly to the school and all benefits from not having to go to the mall in December go directly to your mental health.

Sheri Segal Glick is the Communications Chair of the GCNS Board.

Now that her kids have forgotten about Halloween, she has been sneak-eating their candy even though it makes her feel like the kingpin of a tiny child labour ring.

Busy times at First Avenue Public School by the students of Mr. Firestone’s Grade 4 class

Now that the school year is a few months in, students at First Avenue are busy with a lot of exciting activities.

One of the clubs students have been involved in is drama club, which has started rehearsing for its annual May production. Auditions took place through September and the cast has been assembled.

Students have also signed up for lunchtime activities like chess; squirmies, where students make tiny

clay creations; and robotics, where students learn to program robots and will compete in a tournament in the winter.

The school sports programs are also in full swing. Students participated in the cross-country meet at the Terry Fox complex on October 21. The boys’ and girls’ soccer teams played in a tournament in October and bordenball teams are practicing and will play in a board tournament in December.

Written as a shared writing activity by Mr. Firestone’s Grade 4 class at First Avenue Pubic School.

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An afternoon in the Glebe

by Liam Harrap

When I told a friend I was living near the Glebe, a neighbourhood just south of downtown in Ottawa, he gave me a saddened look.

“It’s a ritzy neighbourhood,” he said. “Bland; full of mothers and baby strollers. They’ll run you off the sidewalk. Wear a helmet.” I biked to the Glebe one Sunday, wearing my helmet and expecting the worst.

I went to the farmer’s market at Lansdowne. It’s one of the largest in Ottawa, with 80 – 100 vendors.

Impressively, all the sellers are from within 100 km of Ottawa. The market also invests within itself, requiring food vendors that sell pre-made foods, like muffins and cupcakes, to include at least 15 per cent of ingredients in

At the Lansdowne Farmers’ Market there certainly wasn’t a lack of choice in the tomato department.

their products from other vendors. The survival of one becomes interwoven with another.

I arrived around noon and the market was bustling crowds at stalls of vegetables, fruits and crafts. I soon realized this wasn’t like the I-went-to-buy-acabbage-and-now-I-have-no-money markets in Vancouver. I could actually afford the stuff and loaded up on honey, tomatoes, bread and strawberry wine, all for under $35. That would have cost around $50 in Vancouver.

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friendly. Few people talk to you on the street, it can be hard to make new friends and people prefer to stay within their own bubbles. Here, wherever I go people smile and wave. At first I didn’t know what to do. Perhaps it’s a trick? Are they after something? I’m beginning to realize that it’s just friendliness.

I sat at a table and had complimentary soup. You could only get the free soup if you sat and mingled with strangers. The green heirloom tomato soup from the local restaurant Clover was carefully sprinkled with herbs, dashes of oil and a side of bread and cheese. Each dish was carefully crafted. Delicious.

“It’s an awesome place to raise kids. I wouldn’t consider living in another city near its downtown, but Ottawa is absolutely safe. And occasionally you even get free soup,” slurped Brano Jefic, a resident of the area for over two years, between mouthfuls. Soon someone had even signed me up for a local ski group.

While the Lansdowne market is a great opportunity for vendors to sell their products, it’s more of a chance for the buyer to meet the producer.

Cora Beking, from Beking Eggs, said that while they do make a profit, going to farmer markets is more about promotion.

“People meet us at the market, and later order our eggs online,” said Beking. Going to the Lansdowne market is a way for them to grow and expand their businesses. It gives customers a chance to meet those who produce the food, learn, build relationships and stay connected.

I went to the Glebe expecting to be driven off the sidewalk by bitter and overzealous mothers. Instead I found friends, a job and people to go skiing with. My friend couldn’t have been more wrong. Next time I’ll leave the helmet at home.

Robert Hupe, one of the owners of Bryson Farms, which specializes in heirloom vegetables and has been selling at this market for 15 years.

“You can tell if a tomato is ripe by its touch, not its colour. When it’s ready, it will be softer. You’ll only be confused if you go by the colour, since they come in a variety,” he instructed a potential buyer.

After leaving his stall, I realized what set this neighbourhood apart – touch. Vendors wanted to shake my hand, talk to me and ask how I got to Ottawa. I was even offered an assignment at the local community paper (hem hem). People went out of their way to meet me, even though it was supposed to be me going out of my way to meet them.

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The Norseman NXTRI 2016 Extreme Triathlon: adventure of a lifetime

by Basia Vanderveen

Author Basia Vanderveen took part in an Ironman extreme triathlon in August 2016 in Eidfjord, Norway, consisting of a 3.8 km fjord swim followed by a 180km bicycle race through the mountains and a 42.2 km marathon run. Here is her first-hand account.”

It was 5 a.m. and looking from the ferry into the fjord, the water looked black and ominous. I jumped in, swam forward and paused to look around.

What a view! I could see the outline of the monstrous mountains we would be climbing later. At that moment, they looked stunning. I wanted to high-five someone, anyone. After the start, I watched the fast group take off and I swam, too far from the shore a friendly kayaker told me repeatedly. I was grateful for her company. Staying too far centre added 30 minutes to my lonely swim. I had worried about orcas, but luckily I did not see any. It was a hard swim in big waves. I felt seasick. The last and toughest stretch was directly into the waves. I managed to finish with 30 minutes to spare. If you miss a cut-off time in an Ironman distance triathlon, you don’t get to keep going.

After a quick exit, I was onto the bike in this first transition zone at the bottom of the intimidating fjord mountains.

Climbing for 10 hours in the saddle over 180 km and 3,500 m of elevation gain

The first test of a climb out of the

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Swimming 3.8 km in a fjord with orcas?

Basia Vanderveen, flanked by husband Tim and children, basks in the glory and relief of completing the Norseman extreme triathlon in August.

fjord, with its 1,200 metres of elevation, was steep, long and warm in dark tunnels. I was full of doubt after seeing these mountains up close for the first time. I had never attempted anything like this before. Only after this initial test did I start to feel mild confidence.

On the plateau, the rain and cold hit hard. Hypothermia had me in shivers, questioning my safety. I was feeling sleepy and had to be careful not to be blown sideways by the strong wind and passing vans and buses. There was no shoulder and no safety barrier. I stopped to wait for help, but my crew had gone ahead. I couldn’t reach my back pocket to take out my phone.

It was pouring rain and I was cold, but I rode on and sang carols to keep my

spirits up. Relief came when I saw the car, my husband Tim, our kids, and our Norwegian friend Steinar who gave me tea, ski gloves (!) and a hat.

I held my arms out while Tim put another jacket on me.

There were four big climbs ahead, and by the third, I was drained, but my legs didn’t hurt, or perhaps I didn’t feel them, and the weather improved. Mount Immingfjell was a best-for-last beast, but what goes up must come down.

I flew joyfully into the second transition zone with 10 minutes to spare, just enough time to put on running shoes and use the loo before the run.

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I started the run feeling fantastic.

The weather was perfect, the scenery beautiful, and I was done cycling up insane hills. But, after only a few kilometers, my stomach was not fit.

I decided to keep moving until told to stop. I saw the race director pull over. He looked at me, and to my surprise he informed me that at that pace, I might make the 32.5 km cut-off. I was elated! I still needed to make it up “zombie hill” and felt greatly discouraged when I saw it, but Steinar came to my rescue as my pacer. He even tried to amuse himself by aiming to beat the cut-off time by 20 minutes, just for fun. We could run on the flatter parts, he said. What flatter parts, I wondered! I won’t say what flashed through my mind. After 16 hours on the road, my back was killing me and I was unable to eat. But I was very grateful for his enthusiasm, and sipping coke helped.

We powered up 800 metres of elevation over seven kilometers as the sun descended; icing on my Norseman cake.

Other racers finished, had their meals and drove down past us, cheering. I wanted to lean on my friend, to curl up on the ground and go to sleep. Then I saw the 30 km mark and felt revived and happy. From the 32.5 km station, a fourkilometer hike led to the finish where we did the final laps together with the kids, which was a lot of fun.

We made it! The Norwegian crew stood around a fire cheering late into the night: Heia! Heia! Tusen takk.

Basia Vanderveen is an athlete, coach and consultant active in the Glebe community.

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ABBOTSFORD’S 41ST ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BAZAAR, The Glebe Centre, 950 Bank St. (the old stone house), Sat., Nov. 26, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Antiques & collectibles in the elegant treasures section plus jewellery, toys, books, knitting, Christmas ornaments, baked goods, flea market items, ladies clothing, art, fine linens, handmade teddy bears and country crafts. Free admission; bring your own bags.

in advance from choir members, Compact Music. www.ottawabrahmschoir.ca; 819568-8169 SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Sat., Nov. 12, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 15 Aylmer Ave. at Bank St., entrance on Galt St. Jewellery, collectibles, baking, jams and jellies, gift baskets, handicrafts, Christmas decorations, purses, books, a Kids Only Gift area, a Cake Walk, a Silent Auction. Coffee served 9 - 11:30 a.m.; luncheon 11:30 – 1p.m.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, GLEBE ST. JAMES, 650 Lyon, Sat., Nov. 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Books, frozen foods, gently used children’s toys and books, home baking, jams, jellies, treasures and crafts. Coffee & muffins, tearoom lunch.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROJECT, Centretown United Church, help us supply 175 Ottawa families and individuals with boxes of food, toiletries and small gifts. Please register by 30 Nov. online at www.centretownunited.org/xmashamperproject to adopt a hamper. Help pack hampers and wrap gifts on Dec. 22 by contacting Willy at chp2016.volunteers@gmail.com. To deliver hampers or drive on Dec. 23: Linda at linda. pollock@sympatico.ca, or 613-232-0370.

Or send a cheque to “Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St., K2P 1Z5, indicating “Christmas Hamper Project;” or donate using the “Donate Now” button at www. centretownunited.org/ by selecting the Christmas Hamper Project.

TOPICAL TALKS AT ABBOTSFORD HOUSE (950 Bank St.), Mon., Nov. 28: Jay Stone, film critic for Ex-Press, formerly for the National Post, Ottawa Citizen, in conversation with Doug Small. $3. Refreshments (muffin, juice and coffee) at 9:45 am. Talk 10 a.m. sharp!

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DELIGHT IN THE LIGHT! Bytown Voices Community Choir (www.bytownvoices. com) (formerly Glebe Singers) presents Light! Sun., Dec 4, 3 p.m., St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Maitland Ave., north of the Queensway. Songs focus on candlelight’s comfort and starlight’s guidance. Admission $15. Children 12 and under free.

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email info@freindsofthefarm.ca; Nov. 20: Guided Tree Tour, 2 pm. Tree forms and shapes, selecting trees for a purpose. Meet at Museum of Agriculture parking lot (SW of the traffic circle). Free. Register at info@ friendsofthefarm.ca. Donations kindly accepted at friendsofthefarm.ca/arboretum-tree-tours/; Nov. – Dec.: Friends of the Farm’s beautiful new book Blooms: an Illustrated History of the Ornamental Gardens at Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm, a 150th anniversary contribution, is a wonderful gift book for garden- and flowerlovers and those interested in Canadian history. $35, available at local bookstores and at www.friendsofthefarm.ca.

Carleton Architecture Professor Giancarlo Mangone lecture on “Ecologically Positive Community Design” Thurs., Dec.1, 7 p.m., Glebe Community Centre, Multipurpose Room. A lecture about designing eco-friendly buildings and communities; 10th in a series sponsored by GNAG and is free.

HEATHER DALE CONCERT and reception, Sat., Nov. 19. Doors open at 7 for 7:30 p.m., Glebe St. James, 650 Lyon. An evening of original Celtic compositions. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Dudleigh 613233-2500 or dudleighcoyle@gmail.com; Don 613-567-0796 or donhall2020@gmail. com; Compact Music in the Glebe.

FOOD BAZAAR, Sat., Nov. 26, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, 579 Parkdale Ave. (corner of Sherwood) Deli, frozen foods, candy, baking and coffee shop.

LEARN AND EXPLORE SPEAKERS SERIES AT ABBOTSFORD HOUSE, 950 Bank St., each Wednesday, 1 – 2:30 p.m. $2 admission, includes talk, tea, coffee, homemade treat! Register in advance at Reception or 613-230-5730. Nov. 16: Pat Steenberg, VP of Abbotsford Members Council, on co-housing and cooperative housing for seniors.

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FRIENDS OF THE FARM EVENTS; Nov. 17 – Nov. 25: Fall Frenzy Online Silent Auction. Bid on holiday gifts and services without leaving home, use PayPal, cash or cheque, pickup at Bldg 72 Arboretum. www.fcefottawa2016.eflea.ca or

diverse sessions, workshops, performance art. Everyone welcome. Online registration. $36. Students with ID free. Registration and information: www.limmudottawa.ca.

LOG DRIVE CAFÉ AT ABBOTSFORD HOUSE, 950 Bank St. – Fri., Dec. 9, 7:30 – 9 p.m.: Christmas Carols & Seasonal Songs: Maura & Daphne Volante with Ranald Thurgood. Lyrics provided. Admission: $10 (doors open 7 p.m.). Coffee, tea and treats on sale.

OLD OTTAWA SOUTH GARDEN CLUB meets second Monday of the month, 7 – 9 p.m. Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall), 260 Sunnyside Ave. Membership $25/year; family $40; drop-in $7. Nov. 14 meeting: Bring Spring into Your Home. Jill Hopkins will focus on potting and forcing spring bulbs for a burst of spring blooms.

OLD OTTAWA SOUTH GARDEN CLUB PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTEST. Contest open to all members and drop-ins; judging at April 2017 meeting; prizes awarded at May 2017 meeting.

Details at: www.oldottawasouth.ca/ programs/3479-old-ottawa-south-gardenclub-photographic-contest.

OTTAWA BRAHMS CHOIR presents a celebration of Mozart at its Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church, 2345 Alta Vista Dr., under direction of Christopher Askwith and accompanist Svetlana Logigan. Reception after concert. Tickets $20 at door, $18

Where to find the glebe report

HOUSECLEANING by Glebe resident. Excellent attention to detail. Also available to help seniors with cooking, shopping, laundry, friendly visits, etc. Twelve years experience working at The Glebe Centre as a Personal Support Worker. Police record check and references. Please call Liz at 613-294-8897.

FOUND

TORTOISE-SHELL READING GLASSES in soft blue case. Left behind after Company of Adventurers show in September in Old Ottawa South. Contact Cynthia at csugars@uottawa.ca or 613-730-4889.

WANTED

WINTER-FRIENDLY STROLLER needed for a Syrian refugee family. They arrived in January and had a baby girl in March. She is now 7 months and in need of a winterfriendly stroller. If you can help, please call or text Margaux at 613-882-0291.

COMPUTER TUTOR FOR IN-HOME INSTRUCTION, 1 hour per week. Must be knowledgeable with Windows 10 and iPhone. 613-612-5828.

DONATIONS FOR ABBOTSFORD’S 41ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. We are in need of antiques and collectibles (jewellery, pottery, glassware, paintings and other rare or whimsical items) for our Elegant Treasures Sale. Also looking for books; no magazines, Reader’s Digest, text books or Encyclopedias please. Bring donations to Glebe Centre Community Programs at Abbotsford (old stone house across from Lansdowne) 950 Bank St., Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 613-230-5730.

In addition to free home delivery, you can find copies of the Glebe Report at Abbas Grocery, Acorn Nursery, Adishesha Yoga, Arrow & Loon, Bank of Montreal, B.G.G.O., Bloomfields Flowers, Boccato, Booster Juice, Brewer Arena, Brewer Pool, Bridgehead, Capital Barbershop, Douvris Martial Arts, Drummond’s Gas, Eddy’s Diner, Ernesto’s Barber Shop, Escape, Farm Team Cookhouse and Bar, Feleena’s, The Flag Shop, Flight Centre Travel, 107 Fourth Avenue Wine Bar, The French Baker, Glebe Apothecary, Glebe Car Wash, Glebe Community Centre, 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., Kunstadt Sports, Marble Slab, Mayfair Theatre, McKeen Metro Glebe, Mister Muffler, Morala’s Café, Morning Owl Coffee, Olga’s Deli and Catering, Pints & Quarts, The Palisades, Pet Valu, Pure Gelato, Quesada Burritos & Tacos, ReadiSetGo, RBC/Royal Bank, Reflections, 7-Eleven, Scotiabank, Second Avenue Sweets, Soup Guy Café, Subway, TD Bank, Third Avenue Spa, Von’s Bistro, Watson’s Pharmacy and Wellness Centre, Whole Foods, The Wild Oat, Yarn Forward & Sew-On, The Works.

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marketplace

For rates on boxed ads appearing on this page, please contact Judy Field at 613-231-4938 or by e-mail advertising@glebereport.ca

handyman No HST charged. Will do plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, ceramic work. Bathroom, kitchen, and basement renovations. Warranted, insured, bonded. Peter: 613 797-9905.

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.

glebe only apt. wanted Independent senior lady looking for small one bedroom or bachelor apt or room with kitchen privileges, Internet, W/D, requires stove-top cooking only.

Responsible, kind, minimalist, clean, tidy, excellent references.

Contact: seymoursmith2@aol.com or 613 235-9755. ($500. finders fee)

10% Off Thursdays* * Excludes Packages

218 Fifth Avenue

November & December 2016 FifthAve.Spa

613.400.6300

Century old 3-storey Glebe brick home, with modern updates, sun-filled open concept living space is the perfect spot for you to enjoy an Ottawa Christmas. Weekly rate: $1,400. See listing on Air BnB: www.airbnb.com/rooms/12049529?checkin=10%2F26%2F2016&checkout=11%2F09%2F2016&guests=5&s=O-etKr Please contact me at: julie.lafrance@gmail.com

Photo: Kerry Smith

November 11, 2016

First snow on Glebe Avenue.

Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group Glebe Community Centre

www.gnag.ca

175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2K2 (613) 233-8713 info@gnag.ca

www.gnag.ca

Winter Program SNOWFLAKE SPECIAL REGISTRATION

DECEMBER 15 7 PM ONLINE

Program guide will soon be available online at GNAG.ca

Dec 11, 1 - 4 pm

FREE COMMUNITY PARTY Featuring GNAG’s Performing Arts Classes, Treats, Crafts, Face-painting, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

OFFBEAT from Glebe CI January 19 6 -­‐ 8:30 pm

Glebe

CRAFT & ARTISAN

Fair

Fri, Nov 18: 6 - 9 pm Sat, Nov 19: 10 - 5 pm Sun, Nov 20: 11 - 4 pm Buy LOCAL! Over 50 Artisans

FREE

ADMISSION

HOLIDAY BREAK CAMP

Tickets on sale ONLINE November 14 at 7 pm

Dec 27 - 30 and Jan 3 - 6

Register for single days or a 4 day week