Local Artists Lend Successes to Arts Court

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Ottawa South Community Association Review
Volume 17 Number 8
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tenth of each month. Please make sure
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May 1990
Local Artists Lend
Successes to Arts Court
Photo by Friend
Ottawa South residents Leslie Reid
and James Boyd have joined ten
other leading Ottawa artiest in offering a major work for a fundraising for
Arts Court Gallery.
On Wednesday, May 16, twelve
paintings will go on sale to private
collectors and corporate executives
interested in works of art by soughtafter Canadian painters. “Twelve
Ottawa Painters,” Artists’ Offering/Collectors’ Choice is spearheaded by Kenneth Lochhead, OC
and is a truly generous gesture by
each artist to the community which
is important to their lives and careers.
Kenneth Lochhead, a respected
Canadian artist and recently retired
University of Ottawa professor, approached Boyd and Reid who responded enthusiastically to his idea
Amanda Wurts learning the secrets of Easter Egg decorating in
the “Old Fire Hall.”
Divertimento: a lively and ambitious symphony
orchestra
Three years ago Trinity Anglican
Church on Bank Street became
home to a lively and ambitious amateur symphony orchestra called
Divertimento. Every Thursday evening about fifty players gather to
rehearse under the direction of Gordon Slater, who also happens to be
the Dominion Carilloner. The players include students and senior citizens, doctors, lawyers, teachers,
engineers and a handful of professional musicians who play for their
own pleasure, for the love of music
and for the entertainment of audiences in Ottawa and the surrounding area. Some devoted members
drive weekly from as far as Kemptville, Cornwall and Kingston.
The orchestra prepares two regular symphonic programs each year,
one in the Fall, the other in the
Spring in addition to a very popular
“pops” concert, also given in the
Spring. Each program is performed
twice, once in Ottawa, usually in the
Trinity Church Hall and once in such
varied locations as Cornwall, Brockville, Gloucester or Kemptville.
In addition, smaller ensembles
drawn from the orchestra membership have played the Mozart Coronation Mass and the Rutter Requiem
with the choirs of Trinity Anglican
Church in Ottawa and Trinity Anglican Church of Brockville.
Last Easter orchestra members
became video stars for a weekend,
little expecting that the eight minute
film that emerged from three long
days under the lights would go on to
win two medals at the New York International, Video Festival. Andrew
Huggett, composer of the original
music and conductor won the gold
medal for best original score and
DougMerriam of Doug Merriam Productions won the silver medal for
commercial video production.
Divertimento as an organization
was bom in a basement rec room in
Parkwood Hills in the summer of
1982 when a nucleus of amateur musicians engaged Michael Goodwin as
coach for eight weekly sessions of serious music making. The roots of the
organization reach back to Musica
Jocosa, a Continuing Education project of Algonquin College, and through
the Carleton Players led by David
Piper, to earlier amateur orchestras
at Carleton University directed by
John Churchill. Five members of the
present group, including Patrick and
Brigid Fitzgerald, the founders, have
played with all of these groups over a
period of some fifteen years.
Divertimento’s first conductor
was Gabor Finta. He was succeeded
three years ago by the present conductor, Gordon Slater. Rosemary
Klimasko is concertmistress of the
orchestra and members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra are regularly invited to coach various
sections of the orchestra.
On Saturday, May 26 at 8:00 pm,
Divertimento presents its annual
POPS CONCERT in Turley Hall,
Trinity Anglican Church at Bank and
Cameron. Music by Sibelius, Ravel,
and Sullivan will be featured along
with selections from Broadway
shows, and the Beatles. Tickets will
be available at the door for $6 ($4 for
seniors and students). Refreshments
will be served. Come early for a table.
Contact: Carole Dence, 824
Nesbitt Place, Ottawa, K2C OKI.
Work: 788-6683, home: 225-3737.
and agreed to present artistic gifts to
Arts Court appropriate for individuals and corporations wishing to own
a quality painting while supporting
the future of the Gallery through
their purchases.
James Boyd’s background in
graphic arts began with his work for
the Canadian Banknote Company
as a portrait engraver and then as
designer of graphics for CBC during
the 60s and head printmaker at the
Ontario College of Art in the early
70s.
Boyd has exhibited his work locally, nationally and internationally
and has taught graphic arts and
printmaking for many years in Ottawa.
Leslie Reid was Chairman of the
Department of Visual Arts at University of Ottawa for several years where
she continues to teach. A native
Ottawan, Reid is most known for her
large landscapes and has shown nationally as well as at the Canadian
Cultural Centre in Paris, France, and
at Canada House Gallery in London,
England. She has a studio in Sandy
Hill.
Other artists joining Boyd,
Reid,and Lochhead include Philip
Craig, Pat Durr, Richard Gorman,
Jerry Grey, Blair Sharpe, Michael
Sproule, Gerald Trottier, Alex Wyse,
and Russell Yuristy.
Paintings, priced at present
market values between $3,500 and
$ 17,500 will be available on a firstcome-first-served basis starting at
6:00 p.m. on May 16 during the
show’s preview sale and special reception. Reid’s piece, Etang de
Vaccarés, 1990 and Boyd’s, Unrequited Love, 1990 are available.
Entry to Twelve Artists on May
16 is $25 and includes a catalogue of
the works, refreshments and a draw
of three original prints by James
Boyd. Profits from the event will contribute to the operations of Arts
Court Gallery.
The exhibition of these twelve
important works will be open to
the public from May 17 to 24. For
information about “Twelve Ottawa Painters” Artists’ Offering/Collector’s Choice call
233-3449.
Bungalow demolition
House to be demolished: builders show little respect for the character of
a neighbourhood.
At 918 Echo/Colonel By an attractive, well-maintained bungalow—
built a little over 30 years ago—is to
be demolished. Purchased by a contractor, its one-storey, 850 square
feet will be replaced by 2,400 square
feet and over 35 feet high.
The contractor who has purchased
918 Echo has built a similar large
house in the Civic Hospital
neighbourhood. He lived in it for
about three years when it was put on
the market at over $640,000.
Objections of the neighbours,
OSCA and Alderman Lynn Smyth to
the current project have been rejected by the City. Committee of Adjustment gave its approval.
The pattern is spreading in Ottawa. A pleasant, well-established
neighbourhood is chosen. Then a
small bungalow is picked out, purchased and demolished.
The by-law is often stretched to
the limit and new construction takes
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place, The object is to buy, demolish,
build, then sell at a high price. If the
builder lives in the house before selling, capital gains taxes can be eliminated. Then, repeat the pattern:
build another house for ultimate sale
at a high price.
Typically, no consideration is
given to the neighbourhood by the
builder. The major objective is to
build and sell. While there is no legal
requirement for neighbours to be consulted, there is a matter of civic responsibility to an established
neighbourhood.
At 918 Echo/Colonel By, corner of
Roslyn Avenue, the immediate
neighbouring home was built in 1907.
At the turn of the century, Ottawa
South was just being planned. Existing housing was mostly pre-Confederation farm houses.
The 1907 brownstone was built
fronting north on the Canal. However
its layout faced west, with large windows to gain year-round sunlight in
the main rooms. The proposed new
construction at 918 will eliminate direct afternoon sunlight, especially in
winter.
“The builders seem to show little
respect for the character of the
neighbourhood,” Says Mr. and Mrs.
Strong who have lived next door for
twenty years. “They certainly do not
respect the established sunshine design of our home.”
The Strongs object to a 35 foot
high blank wall right in front of the
major windows of their home.
The 1907 brownstone is large
compared to the present bungalow.
The proposed new construction will
be larger than the brownstone.
Whether new construction “fits
in” with the neighbourhood appears
of little interest to speculating builders. Elimination of green space,
blocking direct sunlight upon neighbours or blocking of what was a pleasant view seem not important to them.
After all, he/she will likely never live
in the house. If the builders do live in
it for a couple of years, they will evade
capital gains tax when selling.
Builders argue that if they can not
build “whatever they want,” the land
is not worth as much money to them.
They also argue that the new construction
will
increase
neighbourhood dollar values. It will
also increase taxes, a more important
factor to long-time residents. Speculators do not care about increased
taxes. They will now live there long,
if at all.
Zoning by-laws can be stretched to
the limit by those who look for loopholes.
Ottawa by-laws allow a maximum
height of 10.7 meters (35 feet). The
by-law requirement is measured only
half-way up the roof, not all the way
to the top. This loophole is a major
factor in building a house which
blocks sunshine from adjacent
homes.
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Cycle safety — problems and
solutions
Motorcycles and bicycles are a fact of
life in the Ottawa area. Injuries and
deaths result when the needs of their
operators aren’t recognized.
to stoop if he stays straight.
Problem—Drivers causing
spills and collisions by cutting off
two-wheelers.
Solution—To prevent a bicycle
collision with your car door, remind
everyone in your vehicle to look before opening the door. Do this while
you’re unhooking your seat belt, then
again when the door is still only open
a foot or so (it latches open).
Cyclists can avoid this collision by
shoulder checking, signaling and
moving left a door’s width before approaching parked vehicles.
Solution—Since two-wheelers
have a legal right to the road, motorists must give them a safety zone just
as they would a car or truck. Even
bicyclists may ride in the centre of a
lane when it is too narrow to share,
to indicate to the overtaking motorist
to use the next lane to pass. Keep at
least two seconds following distance
between your vehicle and a motorcycle, and pass bicycles with a metre or
more to space, even if you must cross
the lane line.
Problem—Motorists don’t see
motorcycles and bicycles
Solution—The bicyclist and motorcyclist must make the effort to be
visible to others by wearing vivid
outer clothing with reflective trim for
night riding, plus the lights required
by law. A light-coloured helmet with
reflective decals also makes the rider
conspicuous from a greater distance.
Proper lane positioning for various
road conditions helps the cyclist not
to fade into the background. Smart
riders have learned to assume they
are invisible until they have proof
they’ve been detected. They often use
shoulder checks and arm signals to
convey their intentions.
All larger vehicle drivers must
scan for two-wheeled vehicles whenever on the road, and make the effort
to register their presence as a strategy to prevent collisions. Drivers best
communicate with two-wheelers by
using turn signals well in advance of
lane changes and turns. They should
look out for Similar signs that the
cyclist is preparing to manoeuvre—
turning to look over the shoulder at
you, then signaling the desired direction.When you’re in doubt about a
small vehicle driver’s direction.
When you’re in doubt about a small
vehicle driver’s actions, don’t guess,
it’s best to slow down and us caution,
since the two-wheeled occupants risk
serious injury or death in the event of
a crash.
All drivers should take extra care
when making left turns not to cut off
straight-through vehicles with the
right-of-way. Judging the speed of oncoming two-wheelers is more difficult. Take the time to get it right by
rechecking the straight and curb
lanes for these narrower vehicles.
Check your right rear blind spot for
bicycles before turning right too.
Don’t assume the cyclist has seen
your turn signal, or is going right too
and just hasn’t signaled. Be prepared
Problem—Passengers and
drivers who open car doors without checking (illegal).
Problem—Cyclists who break
traffic laws causing unpredictable behaviour.
Solution—Safety campaigns and
defensive training courses convince
riders that the best survival rate is
reserved for those who act as vehicle
operators—not riding after drinking
alcohol, not rolling through stop
signs, and wearing an approved helmet are examples. Motorcycle and bicycle courses are available at the
Ottawa-Carleton Safety Council.
Training centres on proper technique
and attitude during on-bike practice,
rather than on a list of do’s and don’ts.
See the phone numbers below to obtain details.
Problem—Police
reports
show the motorist at fault in
about 50% of all motorcycle and
bicycle collisions involving a
motor vehicle. The major reason
the driver gives is that they did
not “see” the smaller vehicle, of at
least not until it was too late,
even though the bicycle or motorcycle was clearly visible.
Solution—Increase your attention
to all other road users by looking for
clues that a smaller vehicle is present
(lights, colours, movement, turning
and arm signals). Start thinking of
every two-wheeled rider as “your
child” out having fun. We often see
the vehicle but it fails to register that
the occupant is a person someone
loves.
Enforcement is essential to stop
motorists infringing on the right-ofway of bicyclists and motorcyclists,
and should balance any effort to crack
down on lawbreaking by the riders
themselves. The area police Intersection Control campaign aims at fair
law enforcement.
Motorists may enroll in a defensive course to review their roadsharing habits. This is advised every 5-10
years of driving.
Bicycle course information and
events: 238-4947.
Defensive driving courses for motorists: 238-1513.
Motorcycle training (novice and
advanced): 238-2965.
“If it's important to you, it’s important to us!'
SCOTT JOYCE
LIMITED
280 Sunnyside Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 0R8
(613) 235-6767
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When you don’t know who to call..
The young man dropped his last
quarter into the slot and dialed the
number printed on the card he carried in his pocket. When he spoke, his
voice was low and husky: “I think my
girl friend is pregnant. She doesn’t
know who to talk to.”
The voice at the other end was
reassuring: “We can help you. Can
you tell me more about her situation?
How old is she...and how far along do
you think she is?”
Within ten minutes the conversation was over. The young man had his
answer and the worker at the Community Information Centre (CIC)
awaited her nexj: call. It came, three
minutes later.
A woman called from a pay phone.
She was upset. “I decided I’d had
enough. I won’t take his beatings any
more. I have my two kids with me.
Where do I go?” The woman was put
on hold, a shelter for abused women
was located, a referral made, the
woman informed. CIC staff
thought—not only will she get shelter, but counselling as well.
Every month, 1000 people contact
the CIC. Some call just to ask for
directions, but many have more urgent problems, such as missing pension cheques or children using drugs.
What they all share is a need for
information that is too often difficult
to get. In the midst of hundreds of
government offices and community
organizations, the CIC offers one
phone number, 23802101, and one
simple motto: We may not have all
the answers but we know who does.
The CIC began its role as an information traffic cop in 1974. Currently,
four bilingual CIC workers gather
and update information, field calls
from the general public agencies and
government departments.
The CIC information is computer-
ized in a large database, enabling
quick answers to most questions. A
portable, reduced version of the
database is published in the CIC’s
“Blue Book”, the Directory of Community Services Ottawa-Carleton.
From AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) to
Zonta (Centre for Young Single Parents), the Blue Book lists over 450
services available to those needing
help. The book also advises that close
to 2,000 are not listed but can be
located by calling the CIC.
Su Dudek swears by the CIC. The
Assistant Executive Director at the
Olde Forge Community Resource
Centre, Dudek recalls that During
the time I was assembling our own
Directory of Self Help Groups in Ottawa-Carleton, there were at least six
occasions when I was missing vital
information. The CIC came through
with up-to-date numbers every time.
I couldn’t have done it without them."
Dudek’s is one voice in a chorus of
praise for the CIC, whose work is
endorsed by such organizations as
the YM-YMCA, the Royal Ottawa
Hospital, the Central Volunteer Bureau and the Canadian Mental
Health Association among others.
But if kind words are common,
public awareness is less so. The CIC
would like to get across one phone
number, 238-2101 and one fact—
while other social service agencies
offer an open door to those needing
help, the CIC tells you the number on
the door, what street the building is
on, how to get there and what to expect once inside.
And if you are interested in seeing
what takes place behind the door,
come to CIC’s Open House on May 22,
at 260 9t-Patrick Street, Suite 301.
The Annual General Meeting at 3:30
pm will be followed by a Wine and
Cheese from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
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Letters
Child Abuse
H Zone Al: Suzanne Leduc-Aylen (co-ordinator), Jackie Morris, J amie Leah, Megan Winser,
i§ Candace O’Lett, Brian Eames, Kim Barclay, Debbie Knott, The Chandler Family, Michael
j Lynch, Virginia Taylor.
11 Zone A2: Susan Lafleur (co-ordinator), The Lafleur Family.
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Zone B: Willi Wahl (co-ordinator), Sharon Plumb, Meaghan and Amy Scanlon, Leslie
Roster, Patty Leonard, Rick Potter, Karen and Dolf Landheer, The Woyiwadas Family,
Jim and Sheena Gilbert, Anne and Dan Calvert, David and Kristin Farr, The Webber
Family.
É Zone Cl: Laura Johnson (co-ordinator), The Larwill Family, The Neale Family, Damon
|| and Siobhan Bond, The Harrison Family, The MacGregor-Staple Family, The Gilmore
II Family.
II Zone C2: Kathy Paterson (co-ordinator), Alan McCullough, The Hecht Family, Jenny
II Wilson, Bill McCauley, Dan Byrne, The Wiggin Family
H Zone D: Leonard Gerbrandt (co-ordinator), Patti Angus, Harold Sprott, The Small F amily,
:| Jessie Neufeld, Tony Hauser, Lisa and Julie Hauser, The Young Family, Bree and David
|; Carr-Harris, Audi Gray, The Stanton Family.
II Zone El: Forrest Smith (co-ordinator), Nickolas and Malcolm Fraser, The Giles11 Cummings Family, Sean and Andrew Bradley, Donny Nidd, The Hutchinson F amily.
;|| Zone E2: Rufina Basu (co-ordinator), Kailey and Shannon Kemp, Jesse Rading, The
I Tillman Family, Eleanor Berry, Mary-Ann Kent, Remy Basu, Sherry Greaves
II Zone Ft: Carol O’Connor (co-ordinator), Chris Kinsley, The Cihlar Family, The Blakemans
II Family, Jonathon Matynia, The Grier Family, The Bennett F amily.
HI Zone F2: Janet L. Jancar (co-ordinator), Karen and Sandra Moir, Catherine Allen, The
f| Stem Family, The Liston Family, The von Baeyer Family, Jeff Dubrule Family, Julie de
p Belle feuille, Lome Stidwill, The Kemp Family.
I: Zone G: Triona Dalziel (co-ordinator), Simon Davies, The Tubman Family, The Dalziel
II Family, The Swinburne Family, The Zamparo Family, The Dauphinee Family, The Rayner
II Family.
|! Bank Street-Ottawa South: Tom Lawson, Rosemaiy Fitzpatrick, Donna Walsh
;|| Bank Street-Glebe: Michael Friend
;|| Carleton University: Chris Brown
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It is with a growing sense of indignation that I am urged to cry out
against the incredible blight of child
abuse in our society today.
I cannot remember when last I
picked up a newspaper that did not
report something that would make
decent people cry in shame regarding
child abuse. Not the least of these are
those related to so-called Christian
agencies.
One recent report stated that a
former principal of a reform school
had experienced something, that
might suggest a mild change of mind,
admitting to having practiced forms
of discipline that now he would not
use, but in his mind were socially
acceptable at the time.
I personally find this really appalling and doubt that, if the facts of
such practices were to have been
made known back then, society (even
in those primitive days) would have
endorsed them. Moreover, the issue
becomes even more unacceptable
when it is realized that the banner
under which they claim to operate
was not just a “social” agency but a
“Christian” agency.
If we could concede that such practices were socially acceptable, under
no stretch of the imagination could
we conclude they are or ever were
consistent with “Christian” principles.
These people have totally desecrated the name of Christ(ian) and
I would think it is about time they
faced the reality of their deeds and
do something to erase, not only the
blemish on our society, but the disgrace they have brought upon the
whole Christian community. They
hide behind that which they have
no part in, for while they exercised
extreme forms of discipline on children, they themselves are without
chastisement. On such, the Bible
hangs the label “bastards and not
sons” (Hebrews 12:8 KJV).
Am I angry? Am I indignant? Am
I outraged? Yes! I feel the Spirit of the
Lord that led Jesus to take the whip
and drive those hypocrites from the
Temple upon me. Do we not need
such a cleansing again?
Pastor Ray Erickson, Sunnyside
Wesleyan Church.
Doggy do
I think that there should be some
rules dog owners have to follow. Last
year, me and my mom counted 506
piles of dog crap. Ottawa should
make a dog walking area. And little
kids have the right to run around in
Windsor Park without a dog on their
tail.
Thanks to dogs, Windsor Park
smells like dog crap!!
Jason Rode, age 9.
Alderman’s Report
provided to the department of recreation and culture in order to adopt
the following recommendations of the
coroner’s jury (November 1989) regarding pools:
• “A child under the height of 45
inches must have demonstrated swimming ability or,
must be accompanied by a person 16 years of age who is actively and closely supervising
this child.”
Household Environmental
Cleanup
Clean-up event will be held at
Lansdowne Park on May 12 and 13.
The operating plan for this event will
be similar to the one held last October
at Woodroffe and Baseline. Watch for
further details in the Ottawa Citizen.
Do not throw any toxic household
waste directly into the garbage. Hang
on to labelled containers of powder or
liquids that you many suspect are
toxic. Typical household wastes include pesticides or herbicides, BBQ
starter, paints, solvents, thinners, or
turpentine, batteries, antifreeze and
various aerosol containers. Help keep
our environment safe.
Back Yard Composting Bins
As many of you know, Ottawa City
Council recently approved the sale of
backyard composters at $15 each
compared to a market price of $100.
The composter is used to produce a
compost from normal kitchen vegetable waste and yard waste.
This program has been overwhelmingly successful. The first
order _of 5,000 sold out in just four
days.
Successful applicants will receive
a voucher confirming their purchase
and this confirmation will indicate
where and when to collect the cornposters. The city will continue to accept applications however a cheque is
not necessary at this point. A list will
be maintained until the nest order,
hopefully this fall. I know that the use
of these composters will decrease
landfill costs for the city and enrich
the soil in our backyards at no extra
cost to the homeowner.
Wading Pools
At City Council’s meeting on April
4, council approved “that 82,600 be
• Staff to be certified in cardio pulmonary resuscitation;
• All wading pool sites will have
telephones;
• Increased training for staff;
• Staff will be increased from 2 to 3
per pool;
• Installation of permanent signs
listing the pool rules
The city waking pools hours of operations will remain the same as last year.
These regulations, combined with parental supervision, will ensure a safe and
enjoyable summer for our young children. I was pleased that City Council
accepted these recommendations, and I
thank all those who telephoned and
wrote in with their concerns.
Woodbine Place
Finally, Woodbine Place is under
construction. The agreement won by
the community was for thirty smaller
(and therefore more affordable)
units. The height is restricted to that
agreed to by the O.M.B. hearing that
was held on the project. Many have
commented o how pleased they are to
see the “hole” being filled in.
Yachting Associations Female Athlete of the Year—
Shona Moss
As Deputy Mayor, I attended the
Ontario Sports Award Dinner in Toronto to receive an award to the City
for hosting the Ontario 1989 Disabled
Games. I was delighted to meet
Shona Moss, an Ottawa South resident who was second only to Vickie
Keith for Ontario’s Female Athlete of
the Year. Shona was named toe Canadian Yachting Association’s Female Athlete of the Year for her
accomplishments in 1989. Congratulations Shona!!
MUSIC FOR
YOUNG CHILDREN
Women’s World Ice Hockey
Championship—Powerful in
Pink
I was honoured, on behalf of
Mayor durrell, to officially open and
close, the Women’s World Ice Hockey
Championship. This was a historical
sports event and I was pleased that
Ottawa had the foresight to host the
veryfirst World Tournament. Capital
ward residents join me in congratulating Team Canada on winning the
Gold medal. It was outstanding and
exciting hockey!!
Ottawa South
Churches
Southminster United Church
Bank St. - Rideau Canal
Pastoral Team:
Rev. S.A. Hewlett; Rev. Jan Craig
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship
Sunday School for all ages
Coffee & fellowship following service
Where welcome is more than a word
Street Improvements
Some streets in Ottawa South are
scheduled for asphalt overlay this
spring. Work will start in our area at
the end of May but it is impossible to
give exact dates for each street.
Circular’s have been distributed to
each household which will be affected
by this upgrading and another notice
will be sent out a few days prior to
commencement. The streets scheduled for asphalt overlay are: Rideau
River Drive from Main Street to Avenue; Barton from Woodbine to Dead
End; and Woodbine Place from
Grosvenor to Barton.
City Council also has approved
sidewalk reconstruction on the north
side of Chelsey Street, from
Wendover to Bank Street; and on the
East side of Wendover Avenue from
Cameron to Chelsey. If you are considering constructing anew driveway, landscaping, or installing new
utilities, please contact the appropriate offices as outlined in the circular
which was sent to all households to
be affected.
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Trinity Anglican Church
1230 Bank St. at Cameron Avenue
733-7536
Rector: The Rev. Roger A. Young
Hon. Asst.: Canon Ken Cowan
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Church School and Nursery
Weekday Eucharists:
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
Wed. 12:30 p.m.—Carleton U., T27
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Sunnyside Avenue at Grosvenor
Pastor: Rev. Ray Erickson
Pastoral Assistant: Jody W. Cross
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study
and Youth Program
St. Margaret Mary
Aldermanic Community Office
The Aldermanic Community Office, located at the Fire Hall, will be
open on Friday May 11, and Friday
May 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City Hall Contact
(Roman Catholic)
Pastor: Fr. Jim Whalen
Masses:
Saturday 4:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:30 a.m. and noon
Weekdays 9:00 a.m.
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Cycling Survival
Rosemary Geddes
As the toboggans are stored à way,
the bicycles are hauled out and once
again adults and children alike thrill
to the exhilaration of pedaling along
Ottawa’s streets and bike paths.
However, as with many fun activities, there is an element of danger
involved. Hence, HPTO’s special interest night on “Bicycle Safety,” organized by Barry Leighton, was held
on March 27,1990.
A comprehensive presentation
was given by Christine Jenkins from
the Ottawa-Carleton Safety Council
and Dr. Robert Cushman from
C.H.E.O.. One of their strongest messages was on the importance of wearing bike helmets. Dr. Cushman
stated that children under the age of
15 have the highest rate of head injuries and are the least likely to wear
helmets.
In an effort to encourage helmet
use, HPTO chairperson, Hua Franks,
contacted several bike shops to negotiate a “deal” on helmets. Due to her
efforts, Bicycle Revival, 224 Bank St.,
is offering Bell VI-Pro helmets to
Hopewell families at the exceptional
price of $50. Any other helmet can
purchased at 15% off the list price.
Many thanks to Bicycle Revival for
their generous, community-spirited
offer, and to Hua for successfully
tackling this worthwhile project.
A bicycle safety course called
“Cycle Right” is currently being offered at different centres around
town and the goal is to bring it to the
schools or at least to places readily
accessible to children. Parents have
the opportunity of forming a volunteer group to help with the course,
thus reducing the cost. For information on “Cycle Right” you may call
Christine Jenkins at 238-4947.
Watch for flyers regarding a possible
neighbourhood course.
Potpourri
• Thanks to Virginia Taylor for a
very successful Bike Sale. Proceeds to HPTO were about $400.
And Gail Labrosse, thanks again
for your great looking posters.
• We are looking for new members
to sit on the HPTO executive next
year. If you are interested, or wish
to nominate someone, please call
Hua Franks at 238-1236. Next
HPTO meeting will be on Tuesday
May 8, and Tuesday June 12,
1990.
Student Exchange Program
Helps Connect Cultures
Michel Buillon (Club Espoir)
Intermediate teacher
It is, perhaps, the dream of every
school-age child to someday visit foreign lands. I am very proud of having
made this dream come true for more
over 1,000 children since I founded
Club Espoir.
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Translated literally, the word
means “hope” and for 14 years
through Club Espoir I have been
striving to improve relations between
French and English speaking Canadians, and to build bridges between
Canada and France. I am full of hope
that our young people will improve
their world. We absolutely must, one
and all, stand behind them in their
fervent efforts.
At a time when we are aware of so
much violence and selfishness, I feel
proud to see so many of our youngsters working positively to create
friendship and love not only amongst
their own club members but also,
generally, in their school, and, of
course, with our dear friends in
France.
While helping to perfect their second language, the exchanges also introduce our students to another
culture. Through this they learn that
people of different languages and cultures can indeed live together in
brotherhood and peace. As a practical
example of what I mean, many times
over the years, former participants in
the exchanges both in Canada and in
France, have made a point to renew
old friendships, always trying to use
all our slogans. Target slogans for the
club include “partage” (sharing),
“s’entraider” (helping one another),
“découvrir” (discovering) and “espoir
en un avenir meilleur” (hope in a better future,).
“It’s a dream for a lot of French
people to come to Canada,” said Alain
Roy. For Alain and his 30 young
charges, as well as 10 other adults in
the party, all from a small but wonderful town outside Paris, the dream
has come true!
Our friends from Provins in northern France arrived in Ottawa Monday, February 19 as part of the
exchange with Hopewell School.
Sometime in June, 30 Hopewell students will go to France to meet their
twins again. Alain said the “pioneer
spirit” inherent in the French race,
spurred his young students, 13 and
14 year olds, to do all they possibly
could to get ready for their first plane
ride and trip overseas.
Their Canadian hosts, Grade 8
students at Hopewell, didn’t disappoint them. They laid on a whirlwind
tour of typically Canadian events.
First a tour of the nation’s capital, a
visit to Parliament Hill, the museums and all other points of interest,
skiing and snowshoeing. Later the
youngsters went ice fishing and
tobogganing. Then, they were off to
Quebec city and Montreal for two
days before they flew back to France
on Monday, March 5. On Saturday,
March 3, there was also a dance in
their honour at the Ottawa South
Community Centre. When they got
on the dance floor, you probably
wouldn’t have guessed that 30 of the
students there were from France,
halfway around the world.
Lesley Kinsley, 13, of Ottawa, and
Virginie Javourez, 13, of Provins
agreed the exchange had been a roar-
Photo: Ken Blogg
Lesley Kinsley (left), a grade 8 student, poses for a farewell photo
with her exchange partner, Virginia Javourez, from Provins,
France
ing success. Virginie visited Lesley
and her family, as Lesley will do this
June. There seemed to be a real feeling of camaraderie between the two,
as Lesley would help Virginie out
when she would get stuck on some of
the English questions.
Lesley thinks the exchange has
been a real growing experience for
both girls. “Club Espoir means a lot
to us—custom, language and a lot of
responsibility. I think I will come
back home a lot more grown up than
when I leave.” She said.
Lesley says communicating was
the greatest challenge for her. “You
really learn how to communicate. I
used to think it was hard sometimes
to strike up a conversation with my
friends. With someone who doesn’t
speak that much English, it’s a super
challenge,” She says. Virginie nods in
agreement with Lesley’s observations. Virginie says that she has noticed a lot of people speak French in
Ottawa. And she admits that when
she and her friends tour Ottawa, they
take the opportunity to gab in
French, relishing the chance to express themselves quickly.
The organized events have been
fun, but what impressed Vincent
Ambros most were the impromptu
visits to the Dairy Queen and McDonalds. “He wants to but ice cream all
the time,” Said his twin Dorion Berg.
Dorion, who will go to France in June,
explained that there weren’t any
Dairy Queens and there was only one
McDonalds in the heart of Paris.
For Vitalie Fourquenay, another
big attraction was the abundant supply of “cheap” North American records, which would have cost $25 a
piece in France.
“They’re just like us...we talk
about the same things just like any
other friends,” Christie Thompson
said about her guest.
Not everything went according to
plan, though, a skating party on the
Rideau Canal fell through, victim of
the freak mid-February melt that hit
the region.
“I thought the weather would be
very cold here,” Said Aurélie Bouvier.
Both she and her classmate Marine
Messie, each on their first trip to Canada, were somewhat surprised by the
lack of “real” cold.
They were also surprised by the
relaxed atmosphere of classes at
Hopewell. One of the French teachers
from Provins, Jean Paul Daage, described the situation in France as one
where relations between staff members and school administrators are
quite formal. Teachers in Canada, he
explained, have much more independence; in France, it is the administration which makes all the decisions.
Everyone laughed as Jean Paul used
his favourite English expression—"I
am the best!" He said a colleague
taught him the slogan.
There was lots of hugging and
kissing as the Provins students got
ready to leave their twins. But they
all have a lot of great memories, and
friendships behind.
Thanks to everyone who has offered the support and encouragement
needed to undertake this important
project and for their faith in our children who are to be commended for
working towards creating a more
peaceful and tolerant world.
Hosting Mexican
Students
After three highly successful summers, the Experiment in International Living, a worldwide
organization that promotes mutual understanding among people
all over the world through student
exchanges and family stays, is
again planning to organize a
home stay program for a group of
young Mexican visitors during the
month of July of this year.
The plan is to have the students, men and women ranging in
age from 18 to 28 years old, get a
close-up of Canadian life by living
with a volunteer family. During
the day they will take on various
tours and activities, and during
the evenings and weekends they
hope to spend time with the family they billeted with.
The programme will include
several parties and outings where
all the participants and their families can meet and in the end, the
students will offer their hosts a
Mexican evening with traditional
food, dances, songs, etc.
At the moment the organization
still needs about 10 volunteer families, willing to host a Mexican student and looking forward to both
sharing Canadian customs and
daily life and learning about Mexican customs and culture as well.
For more information, contact
Lies Ouwerkerk at 728-2094.
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Catholic Education Week
“This Moment of Promise” is the
theme of this years Catholic Education week, which takes place from
April 29, to may 5. Many activities
are planned, so it will be a busy time
at St. Margaret Mary’s School.
The weeks festivities begin with a
Eucharistic Celebration at the Notre
Dame Basicila at 3:00 pm on April 29.
The celebrant will be Archbishop
Marcel Gervais.
On Monday morning Mr. Arthur
Cooke (and his dog “Arden”) will be
talking to all the children on “Living
with Blindness.” In the afternoon
Dominic D’Arcy from the Ottawa Police dept, will be entertaining everyone.
On Tuesday morning, our community is involved in sharing a variety
of their talents. The pupils of St. Margaret Mary’s will experience adventures in drama, cooking, visual arts,
computers, aerobics, animal care,
and wall hangings. Please come and
join us. Tuesday evening, St. Margaret Mary’s presents a short Musical
Potpourri, on the stage of the Immaculata auditorium; our students
work is also being displayed in front
foyer and in the Boardroom. On
Wednesday morning, each class will
be involved in preparing and presenting a Puppet Theatre to the delight of
our parents who will also be joining
us at the school for an Open House.
In the afternoon, the pupils have the
opportunity to hear the N.A.C. String
Quartet.
Thursday evening, Rhena Charland, President of the Ontario Catholic English Teachers Association
will talk on “How to Help Your Child
Succeed at School.”
On Friday morning we invite all
families and friends to join us in celebrating our School Mass at St. Margaret Mary’s Church at 9:00 am.
Following Mass a Talent Showcase
will be held in the church basement,
featuring both individual and class
performances. See you there.
Pâques
Pâques est bon.
Toutes les personnes sont contentes.
par: Carolyn Allen
Un lapin et un lapereau prient.
Demain ce sera Pâques.
C’est une belle journée.
Le lapin et le lapereau trouvent
les oeufs.
Pâques
par: Julia Stark
Aujourd’hui ju suis allée chez mon
grand-papa.
Il y avait un tyrannosaure à la
porte.
Il était très grand.
Je ne suis pas allée chez mon
grand-papa encore.
Pâques
par: Patrick Breithaupt
Un dimanche, le lapin n’est pas
venu.
Le lapin est malade.
Après, le lapin s’est guéri.
Pâques
Pâques
par: Melissa DeSousa
Un jour, un lapin et un chat voient
un lapereau. Un lapereau est un bébé
lapin.
Un Lapin
Welcome back Pamela
Pamela Lasserre, our wonderful
visual artist is back working with all
the children. During April, Pamela is
helping with the creation of numerous weird and wonderful puppets for
the education week puppet show. Her
theme for May is “Our Fragile Environment: Recycling Through Art.”
Le Petit Lapin
par: Alexa Reynolds
Un jour, un petit lapin marche
dans ma maison.
J’ai sauté 15 pieds dans l’air parce
que j’étais sur un trampoline. J’ai
demandé: “Est-ce que tu veux me visiter?”
“Veux-tu quelque chose à manger?” Le lapin dit: “Oui.”
par: Sally Branch
Un jour, mon lapin et moi jouons.
Après, je cherche une carotte pour
mon lapin.
L’oeuf
par: Ross Dance
Sur le chemin à la maison de Patrick, je vois un oeuf en chocolat. Pat
et moi regardons un grand oeuf dans
le ciel.
John and the Leprecaun
by: Alexa Reynolds
Once upon a time there lived a boy
named John and he lived in Russia.
In Russia it was cold and John’s radi-
ator broke down and John had no
fireplace. On the other side, there
lived a leprecaun. He was a happy
man, but the problem was, John was
an awful criminal and the Leprecaun
was good. Every day John would go to
rob things. He liked almost everything but he did not like girls. But,
everything else he liked.
Now the place that the Leprecaun
lives is in Ottawa and in Ottawa it’s
about -9 but the Leprecaun has a
radiator and it was not broken down.
Well, about John. One day John came
to Ottawa, now the Leprecaun had
gone to the airport. So did the police
because John had come from Russia,
and by mistake the police arrested
the Leprecaun and John slipped
away out of the airport.
The next day the trial was to start
and they proved that the Leprecaun
was not guilty. The police arrested
the right man after the trial. But as
John said,"It’s better to have a warm
place rather than a cold place."
Jésus
par: Rebecca Albert
C’est Pâques. Jésus est revenu de
la mort. C’est Pâques. Où est le lapin
de Pâques?
En avril
par: Eric DaSilva
En avril moi et le lapin allons à la
maison de mon papa. Mon papa dit:
“Bonjour.”
par: Justine Montgomery
C’est le mois d’Avril.
C’est aussi le mois de Pâques.
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The environment and our community: A partnership for the future.
L'environnement et la collectivité: l'association de l'avenir.
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A Heritage, Jarden fior wour Ottawa House
The Heritage Unit - Culture Division is happy to introduce a new publication, "A Heritage Garden for your Ottawa House" intended especially for anyone interested in enhancing their property with a traditional heritage garden. This booklet
suggests sources of information about gardening in the past, from
which anyone can devise period landscape features, whether they
be minimal or ambitious, to complement an old house in its 20th century (Owners of new homes are not
denied these pleasures. Any garden can feature flowers which have
been loved forgenerations.) The material presented in this booklet
will encourage the natural bond which exists between all gardeners,
public and private, past and present, and an appreciation of Ottawa's
heritage of decorative landscape will be the
result. For a copy of this booklet ($5. per copy) call 564-1363.
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L'unité du patrimoine - section de la culture est heureuse de vous présenter leur nouvelle publication, "Un jardin à la mode d'antan à
Ottawa" à l'intention despersonnes intéressées à enjoliver leur propriété
avec un aménagement paysager d'époque.Dans cette brochure, nous
proposons au lecteur des sources d'information sur le jardinage tel qu’on
le pratiquait autrefois. Il pourra s'en inspirer pour créer un aménagement
paysager d'époque (qu'il soit modeste ou ambitieux)harmonisant le style
original d'une vieille maison avec son rôle du XXe siècle. (Les propriétaires de maison neuve ne doivent pas se priver des plaisirs du jardinage
d'antan : les fleurs qui ont fait la joie des générations précédentes ont
leur place dans tous les jardins.) Nous espérons que cette brochure renforcera l'affinité naturelle qui lie tous les jardiniers, professionnels
et amateurs, présents et passés, et fera apprécier davantage le
patrimoine horticole d'Ottawa.Pour obtenir cette brochure,
(au coût de 5$ l'exemplaire) téléphonez le 564-1363
Activities at dansdowne Pard
Activités au Pare dansdowne
Spring Garage Sale at Lansdowne Park:
The 5th annual Spring Garage Sale at the Coliseum will be on May
19, 20 and 21 from 10:00 a. m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission is $ 1. per person and $ 3. per family.
Artificial Turf:
Have you got a game, but no place to play ? Through the rain or
shine the artificial turf at Lansdowne Park is available for rental by
community groups for all kinds of activities. For rental information
call: 564-1484.
Vente de garage - Parc Lansdowne:
La 5e vente de garage annuelle se tiendra au colisée.
Les 19, 20 et 21 mai de 10 h à 17 h.
Frais d’entrée 1 $ par personne ou 3 $ pour la famille.
Gazon synthétique:
Vous cherchez un endroit pour pratiquer votre sport favori? Beau temps
mauvais temps, le gazon synthétique du parc Lansdowne se prête toujours bien aux activités sportives des groupes sportifs et
communautaires Pour connaître les modalités de réservation
composez le 564-1484.
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Community Day Camps:
All of our Day Camps offer a variety of activities on a daily basis.
Activities include: co-operative games, arts & crafts, drama, sports,
swimming, music, outdoor play and much much more. For your
child's safety and fun, our staff are qualified in First Aid and trained
to work with children in a friendly, positive manner. For information
about Day Camps near you call 564-1270.
Operation Sport Camp:
Catch the team spirit! The City of Ottawa offers Operation Sport
Camp, a day programme for sports- minded girls and boys aged 7 12. Beginning the week of July 3, one-week sessions (running consecutively for eight weeks) highlight various sports activities. Details
and registration : 564-1094.
Tennis Camp:
There’ll be lots of fun in the sun as boys and girls aged 7-13 receive
3 hours of daily tennis instruction on outdoor courts. This day camp
also includes activities such as basketball, soccer or football and a
refreshing swim at day's end.
Details and registration 564-1100
Hockey Camp:
Don't let those blades get rusty! Improve your game at the City of
Ottawa's Hockey Camp. Five week long sessions offer 3 hours of
on-ice instruction daily, plus lots more fun and games including soccer, football and "intercross" a new sport combining lacrosse and Eu
ropean handball. Refreshing swim offered at day's end. Details and ijr
registration : 564-1100.
Camps de jour communautaires:
Tous nos camps de jour offrent une variété d'activités. Chaque jour on y
retrouve des jeux coopératifs, bricolage, théâtre, sports,
natation,musique,activités de plein-air et beaucoup plus. Notre personnel est qualifié en premiers soins et ravaille avec les enfants de façon
amicale et positive afin de rendre l'été sécure et amusant. Pour plusde
renseignements composez le 564-1270.
Camp Opération Sport:
L'esprit d'équipe est dans l'air ! Dans le cadre de son camp Opération
Sport, la Ville d'Ottawa offre un programme de jour pour les mordus de
sport (garçons et filles) âgés de 8 à 14 ans. Le programme comprend
cinq sessions d'une semaine incluant une variété d'activités sportives
des plus intéressantes chaque semaine. Renseignements: 564-1094.
Camp de tennis:
C'est un été rempli de plaisir et de soleil qu'offre le camp de tennis aux
jeunes de 7 à 13 ans. Le programme comprend une leçon de tennis de
3 heures sur des courts extérieurs, de même que des activités variées
telles que le basketball, le soccer, le football et une baignaderaîchissante
à la finde la journée. Renseignements et inscription:
564-1100.
Camp de hockey:
N’accrochez pas vos patins; il est encore temps d'améliorer votre style
en participant au camp de hockey de la Ville d'Ottawa. Les sessions
d'une semaine comprennent trois heures de cours sur la glace, une
variété de sports tels que lesoccer, le football et l'intercrosse, un
nouveau sport combinant la crosse et le handball européen, et une
période de nage à la fin de la journée. Renseignements : 564-1100.
DeparUrm of Recreation and Culture
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Guides, Brownies & Scouts
Guides & Brownies & Pathfinders
Scout news
learn about bicycle maintenance and
repairs.
Irene Cherner
30th Ottawa Pack
Pathfinders
This pack always involves itself in a
community service project and this
year is no exception. The girls have
been diligently saving used stamps
for the Canadian Guide Dogs for the
Blind. Proceeds from the refund of
the stamps enables this organization to run their important training
programme. Well done, girls!
Some of the girls recently earned
their nutrition badge by making nutritious snacks with the help of two of
the mothers. Everyone then got to
sample and enjoy the goodies. As
well, four of the senior girls working
on their Golden Hand had fun making terrariums.
The girls decided to present their
media presentations live to the other
girls. Part of the project had to include a commercial in “the same medium” extolling the benefits of
Guilding. By all accounts the presentations including a rock video and a
newslike programme were terrific. In
April the girls will be enjoying an
Easter craft and working on their
home and community Challenges.
A new taste sensation has arrived
at Baskin-Robbins ice cream stores.
For a limited time they are offering
chocolate and vanilla flavours of Girl
Guides Cookies ’n Cream ice cream.
(I can vouch that both flavors taste
great!) A portion of the sales will be
donated to Canadian Guilding projects.
105th Ottawa Pack
Besides doing regular programme
work, these Brownies will have a
craft trainer coming one evening to
teach the girls two or three crafts.
There are also plans to hike to Vincent Massey Park and to work on the
cyclist badge i cooperation with a police officer from the Ottawa Police
Department. Super springtime activities!
5th Ottawa Pack
There are some fun activities
planned for April including a “backwards night,” where everything is
done backwards, including wearing
your uniform front to back. As well,
April will include an Easter egg
hunt. Other activities include
shadow games using flashlights and
“crazy relay races.” And finally, congratulations to Katie Black, Rebecca Turner and Aislinn Calvert
for earning their Golden Hand and
to Meghan Joy a newly enrolled
Brownie.
30th Ottawa Guide Company
April began with a World Friendship night which included crafts and
trying some exotic foods. (The girls
chiseled and hammered open a coconut!) They also learned about the importance of clean water in the world.
Other April meetings will include a
tour of the Courthouse on Elgin st.
and a bicycle workshop with Doug of
the Bike Shop, where the girls will
To all Brownie-Guide-Pathfinder
Parents:
It has been another successful
year—with all Units, many thanks to
all of you. The year is coming to an
end, and, again, we are reaching out
to request volunteers who can provide a stimulating and enjoyable programme. The Units are totally run by
volunteers. So if you consider it
worthwhile, consider becoming a
leader. Training is available in the
fall.
Here are some positions opening
up at District level: District Commissioner, Treasurer, Secretary, Training Rep.
At the Unit level: an extra Guide
Company may be opening up in the
fall.
Pathfinders and some Brownie
Units will be in need of the Leaderin-Charge.
If you wish to find out more information, talk to your present Guiderin-Charge or I can be reached at
232-9742 (evenings).
Thank you for your understanding and I hope, with your help, the
District will continue to play an active part in our Community.
Viola Tranter
District Commissioner
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During the last month, the 17th
Southminster Scout Troop worked on
their Achievement badges in citizenship, leadership, campcraft and hiking. Third year Scouts reviewed our
system of government and the various powers and responsibilities of
each institution. Second year Scouts
discussed various dimensions of leadership and how to improve their leadership abilities. First year Scouts
studied specific aspects of proper
camping techniques and presented
their findings to the group. The boys
covered a range of topics such as care
of tents, how to make water potable
and how to select the best campsite.
Some of the Scouts were surprised to
learn that different types of fires have
different uses!
Thanks to Fred Tomlinson, the
Scout Trouper from the 32nd Ottawa,
nearly all thé first year Scouts were
able to participate in a First Aid
Emergency course. The boys had a lot
of fun bandaging each other in various and sundry ways. Successful
completion of this course entitles the
Scouts to earn the First Aid badge at
the silver level. Congratulations to
Samuel Ares, Francois Beecher,
Colin Byrne, Andrew Graham, Jason
Kirby, Andrew Leonard, Patrick
Manhire and Tony Sproul!
During March, the Scouts leadership team organized a major fund
raising event—our first ever organic
fertilizer sale. All the sections participated: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and
Venturers. The sale was an unqualified success and a fun event for all
concerned. Many thanks to Ottawa
South residents who supported us!
We will be back again next year!
At the end of the month, the Troop
held a light weight overnight hike on
the Maniwake Reserve. The weather
held up well. In fact, it was probably
the warmest camp we have had all
year! The Scouts practiced orientation skills and enjoyed making plaster castings of “animal” tracks.
Freckles had the time of her life rolling in the mud and “printing” unsuspecting victims with her paws! On the
hike out from camp, Scouter Terry’s
brand new Jeep sunk into the snow
that had softened in the mild
weather. Four leaders could not
budge the Jeep! With the assistance
of the local police, a heavy equipment
operator arrived with a frontend
loader of significant proportions. In
no time at all, he had the road plowed
and Scouter Terry’s Jeep back on the
road!
Big sisters
Saturday, in Ottawa South, while
some battle for parking in the Glebe,
and others watch the Bank Street
bustle from a window seat at
Hintzman’s bakery, Saturday means
something else to area resident and
Big Sister Peggy Fitzpatrick...an afternoon with her Little Sister, MissyLee.
“Our weekly get-togethers are a
super opportunity to become closer
and discover new things together,”
Said Peggy, a Big Sister since 1986.
Favourite activities this year have
been cycling, skating, window-shopping in the Market ares and picking
vegetables from her garden. “Today,
we’re going for a walk by the river to
feed the ducks and just chat.”
Whatever the activity, it’s the support and understanding provided by
a Big Sister that has helped make a
difference in the lives of Ottawa area
girls since Big Sisters Association of
Ottawa-Carleton was founded in
1973. Big Sisters are adult female
volunteers who make a minimum one
year commitment to spend 4 to 6
hours a week with a Little Sister aged
6 to 16 years. The combination of
careful screening of applicants, individualized “matching” of Big and Little Sisters by professional staff and
directed volunteer training helps create rewarding friendships for both
Big and Little Sisters.
Peggy became a Big Sister shortly
after she moved to Ottawa from St.
John’s, Newfoundland. An architect
with Ala-Kantti, Woodman, her business schedule is often hectic, but she
looks forward to her Saturday afternoons with Missy-Lee. “I can be a kid
again with her, and who can resist
Duck feeding with Big Sister
(Peggy) and Little Sister (Missy)
that?” At Missy-Lee’s, the shy nine
year old bounds into the car and presents Peggy with a personalized Easter Egg. Peggy’s face breaks into a
grin. “Looks like the Easter Bunny
came early...and he even knows my
name!”
While 150 girls are currently
matched to Big Sisters, over 100 girls
are waiting for a Big Sister—the need
is always greater than the availability of volunteers. Peggy regularly encourages friends to consider
becoming a Big Sister. “There are lots
of girls like Missy-Lee out
there...she’s added so much to my life,
and I know I’ve made a difference in
hers,..women are missing a rewarding experience by not considering becoming a Big Sister.”
But the important business is at
hand for Peggy and Missy-Lee...finding the perfect duck-feeding location
by the Billings Bridge. With “duck
food” a.k.a. dinner rolls from
Hintzman’s and discussions on which
side of the river is best, two friends
have found the perfect way to spend
Saturday afternoon.
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Think Green: Some Simple Solutions
“Environmental
Disaster:
Hagersville’s Inferno Could Bum for
Months”,"Elmira Factory Made
‘Deadly’ Agent Orange", “Region
Seeking Alternatives to use Chlorine
in Water”. These current news headlines can leave us feeling almost paralyzed.
What can we do? A group of Ottawa South residents have started
meeting regularly to discuss individual actions which can be taken to be
environmentally friendly. At the
March meeting we discussed replacing hazardous cleaning products in
our homes, and energy and water
conservation. Several group members had attended a seminar on “How
to Make your Household Environmentally Friendly.” It was led by
Friends of the Earth. A very helpful
guide entitled “Clean House, Clean
Earth” can be purchased from
Friends of the Earth (230-3352) for
$2. It gave us some great hands-on
ideas. Here’s what we learned. Approximately 40 litres of hazardous
wastes per household are poured
down drains every year! We use these
strong chemicals simply to get the job
done quickly, unaware of some simple alternatives. Most favourite
brands of household cleaning products can be replaced by the following
natural ingredients: white vinegar,
baking soda, borax, and washing
soda.
Laundry Products
Phosphates are fertilizing agents
that can benefit plant life. However
phosphate-based detergents pass
through our sewer system mostly
without breaking down and the excess of nutrients causes algae to grow
and spread in our waterways. The
algae uses up oxygen in the water and
marine life dies. Many commercial
detergents also contain a variety of
other chemical agents which contribute to water pollution. In Canada
laundry detergents have been restricted to no more than 5% phosphate content. However, dish
detergents and automatic dishwasher detergents have no restrictions on phosphate content and
labelling is not required. Although
phosphate-free products do not contain phosphates, they do contain another new chemical which has not yet
been proven to be environmentally
friendly.
Phosphate-free detergents and
Ivory Snow soap flakes are alternative laundry products. When using
Ivory Snow some people discovered
clumps of mushy soap in their finished laundry. This may be due to he
hardness of the water, the make or
age of the washing machine, or water
temperature. The addition of washing soda may solve the problem.
Users of water for recreational
purposes, including cottagers, campers, and boaters, have a responsibility to protect the water quality of our
lakes and rivers. Ecover cleaning
products, made in Belgium, include
vegetable-oil based cleaners and
soaps which rapidly biodegrade into
harmless substances and minimize
environmental impact. There ar six
Ecover products available ar
Mayday Parade for the Environment: A
community based response to concern
about the environment.
Since early September of last
year, Outaouais Popular Theatre has
worked with environmental and community groups to organize a parade
for the environment which will be
held on Mother’s Day, Sunday May
13, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The parade
has been called the MayDay Parade
signifying the traditional celebration
of spring and renewal, as well as the
traditional sign of distress. Through
a variety of images constructed by
participating community groups, the
parade will focus on our degradation
of the natural world, and will propose
solutions for change.
The parade will consist of four elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire.
Each element will consist of giant
symbols showing our relationship to
that element and local environmental problems. Woven throughout
these symbols or marching behind
them will be corresponding household solutions and actions which can
be undertaken by the local community. For example, in the EARTH element a giant garbage monster is
overcome by positive action and recycled into a compost heap.
A finale beginning at Major’s Hill
Park at 3:30 p.m. will conclude the
parade. It will involve a native Indian
dance. Maypole dancing, displays,
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alities.
An exhibition of the parade pieces,
costumes, and designs will be put on
display at Arts Court on Daly Ave.
from May 15 to May 26, with the
press opening on May 16, at 6:00 pm.
The parade has been a project initiated and co-ordinated by the Outaouais Popular Theatre, whose
mandate it is to motivate community
action through popular theatre. The
group has organized the participation of local religious groups, school
classes, artists, writers, environmental groups, political organizations,
women’s centres, and special interest
groups. The parade will kick-off a follow up program of on-going community environmental action called
Green Streets, initiated by OPT and
local environmental organizations.
Each block will organize to lobby
their neighbors to use their blue recycling boxes, compost organic matter, and avoid the use of pesticides.
Through a process of meeting,
popular theatre workshops, and community outreach, OPT has succeeded
in building an exciting community
event in a common effort to preserve
our environment.
For more information regarding
the MayDay Parade or the process of
its’ construction please contact OPT
at 722-2809.
Loblaws: Washing Powder; Dishwashing Liquid; Fabric Conditioner; Toilet Cleaner; Wool Wash;
and Cream Cleaner.
Automatic Dishwasher Detergent
A borax/baking soda mixture (1 c.
borax to 1/2 c. baking soda) works
well in an automatic dishwasher.
However, depending on the hardness
of the water, and the age or make of
the machine, adding just 1 tsp. of
automatic dishwasher detergent ensures cleaner dishes.
Dishwashing
The purest form of liquid soap for
dishes is Ivory Liquid. Most other
products contain man-made detergents which can produce harmful
wastes. Ivory Snow can leave a soapy
film and cause excessive amounts of
bubbles. Dilute 1/3 Ivory Liquid with
1/3 vinegar and 1/3 water to alleviate
this problem.
All-Purpose Cleaner
A solution of 1/2 white vinegar to
1/2 warm water works well to wash
kitchen and bathroom floors. You.
don’t even have to rinse. The
borax/baking soda mixture (1 c.
borax/1/2 c. baking soda) in a reused
parmesan cheese shaker cleans fixtures and other surfaces.
Fabric Softeners
Adding 50 mL baking soda to the
wash cycle, or 50 mL vinegar to the
rinse cycle will soften laundry just as
well as commercial liquids. Fabric
softener sheets are plastics soaked
with chemicals. If static cling is a
problem simply place a moistened
clean cloth into the dryer for a few
minutes before the end of the drying
cycle.
Paper Products
Every day many households consume large quantities of paper products. Some of us still find it hard not
to use paper towels for ne thing or
another. Designated rags for each job
can help you to reduce the amount of
paper towels you consume. Substitute paper tissues with handkerchiefs. One group member uses
different coloured cloth dinner napkins for each family member. Paper
lunch bags can be reused or, even
better, replaced with washable fabric
bags. Make your own or ready-made
“Snac Sacs” can be purchased at
Eaton’s for $5.00.
Water and Energy Use
One person suggested some simple ways to conserve water and energy. Insulate the pipes from your
water heater using one of the several
choices of pipe insulating products
available from hardware stores. The
installation of a water-conserving
low-flow showerhead reduces the
amount of water used per shower.
These can also be purchased at hardware stores.
A standard toilet consumes about
20 L of water with each flush. That
amount can be reduced by displacing
the water in a tank using large bricks
of a weighted plastic jug.
Keep a container of cold water in
your refrigerator to avoid running
water unnecessarily.
Check your water meter at night
and again in the morning to ensure
no leakage is occurring in your
plumbing.
We are finding that by sharing our
ideas we become more knowledgeable
about environmental concerns and it
is easier to think “green.” We would
highly recommend reading “The Canadian Green Consumer Guide” prepared by the Pollution Probe
Foundation and available at most
bookstores for $14.95 and at our local
library. If you have any questions call
Fran at 236-5577 or Jan at 232-6706.
OTTAWA MONTESSORT
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Telephone:
(613) 521-5185
Children's House
Elementary Level
(2.5 to 6 years old)
(6 to 12 years old)
An AMI recognized school established in 1966.
An education which starts from the age of two or three
(Maximum age for entry - 4 years old)
The Montessori Method has been time-tested for 75 years
and has achieved success throughout the world with children.
French Second Language daily, in small groups.
Kodaly Music Programme.
Physical Education Programme.
Limited bus service available.
"We cannot make a genius. We can only give each individual the chance to
fulfill his potential possibilities to become an independent, secure and
balanced humain being."
Maria Montessori
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The Urban Naturalist
Victoria Dickenson
and Jeff Harrison
Plight of Our Migratory Birds
May is the most exciting time of
the year for birdwatchers. Migratory
birds are coming back and it is an
opportunity to make acquaintance
again with all the long distance travellers who spend the winter in the
rainforests of Central America and
the Amazon Basin. Some of the returning travellers nest locally, others
move on further north to the boreal
forests.
These days birdwatchers are
waiting rather anxiously to see how
many of these tropical forests is seriously limiting suitable habitat and
food. Some species will not be able to
adapt to forest edges and the inevitable secondary growth that the destruction creates. Conversely, the
populations of other species are likely
to benefit significantly.
Massive forest cutting is not a new
phenomenon to our migratory birds.
In many ways the cutting of
rainforests in this century rivals the
cutting of the great hardwood forests
of eastern North America in the nineteenth century. We know for a fact,
from naturalists like Audubon, that
species he knew as abundant have
seriously declined, and others, that
he rarely saw, are now abundant.
The main families adversely affected by forest cutting are the small
bright-coloured warblers, the dull
coloured verios, our brown woodland
thrushes and most of our flycatchers.
Naturalists who spend time in the
field have a gut feeling that the numbers of some species are down but real
data is, hard to come by.
Birdwatchers who count birds
during successive migrations normally see wide population swings
from year to year. To a large extent
this is a product of weather conditions during migration. Birds migrate north in spring, massing
behind weather fronts which provide a tail wind and make flying
easier. If a migratory front comes
through in mid-week, many of the
birds will have passed through by
the weekend when most birders are
afield. Some years, under favourable frontal conditions, masses of
birds may pass right over Ottawa
without stopping.
Often, however, we experience
what birders describe as a “wave”
in the spring, when birds move into
the area and remain here because
of unfavourable weather when they
can’t fly easily. When this happens
the migrants are everywhere in the
parks and even around our houses.
You will be able to hear them singing outside your window in the
early morning, especially in midMay, as they move through the
“Urban Forest.”
Some birds also go through regular population cycles that are
largely related to availability of
food sources. During the 70’s we
saw large increases in the populations of species such as the Cape
May, Blackburnian and Baybreasted Warblers. These birds
feed their young on spruce
budworms and recent epidemics in-
crease available food supplies, and
hence, reproductive success.
In 1986, an ornithologist, working with the Canadian Wildlife Service, collated information on our
tropical migrants from many different sources. Forest habitat preferences (forest vs edges), extent of
wintering locations, density of populations in the tropics were examined
along with bird banding data from
bird observatories such as Long Point
on Lake Erie and bird survey data in
Canada and the United States.
Data collected from many different sources proved very difficult to
reconcile. Perhaps the most interesting result was the development of a
sort of index of “susceptibility.” The
author made a prediction of rainforest habitat loss by the year 2000 for
each of our migratory species. While
the assumptions are open to question, the index will make every bird
lover cringe.
Assuming cutting continues, the
report predicts a loss of 83% of the
habitat of our Philadelphia Verio,
and losses in the 50-60% range for 10
other species including such local favourites as Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Baltimore Oriole and
Great Crested Flycatcher. Habitat
losses of 40-50% are predicted for
other common birds such as Magnolia, Yellow-rumped, Bay-breasted
and Tennessee Warblers, Whip-poorWill, Wood Thrush and Rosebreasted Grosbeak.
In fact, more than half of our migratory birds will lose more than 25%
of their.wintering habitat by the year
2000. When one equates habitat loss
to population decline, it is not difficult to get a sense of the unfolding
tragedy.
Why should we be concerned
about these birds anyway? So what if
the populations decline, they are still
likely to survive as a species. There
are a number of reasons that we need
to be concerned. Away from our manmade environment, birds fill an important link in the food chain. Just
imagine what an impact the drastic
decline in the spruce budworm warblers might have on budworm populations in our forests.
The same could be said for many
other delicate balances in insect levels where birds are the prime control
agents. These food webs evolved over
many thousands of years. In fact,
many of our migrants have existed as
species for over a million years. It is
possible we may destroy whole populations in less than fifty years.
What can we do to help? Being
aware of the problem is certainly a
good start! Stopping the forest destruction will be a lot harder. Supporting organizations like World
Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada with
volunteer time or money is a good
start. WWF is publicizing the problems of forest cutting and attempting
to save sections of it through its
Guardians of the Amazon campaign.
Helping groups such as Cultural Survival Canada which is supporting
Amazon Indians facing extinction is
another.
Note
Each year, birdwatchers go out for
a day in May to count the birds they
see in order to raise money for the
Long Point Bird Observatory
(LPBO). The event is called the Baillie Bird-a-thon. Anyone wishing to
support LPBO and the work of the
Ottawa Field Naturalist with preserving local natural areas can sponsor a birdwatcher. Please call Martin
Taylor at 591-1903 for more information.
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Special note: Despite the importance of the message we were trying
to convey in our last column, it
brought our first letter of trenchant
criticism. While the writer seems to
have missed the point, we feel it important to clarify our position on taking plants and animals from the wild.
For the most part we do not condone this practice.' The best way to
propagate wildflowers (and learning)
is collecting the seed yourself or by
buying or exchanging seed and root
stock with others. Interested parties
can contact the Canadian Wildflower
Society (CWS), 75 Ternhill Crescent,
North York, Ontario, M3C 2E4. CWS
has an exchange program of native
flora for members and many other
benefits. Many species will find their
way into your back yard whether you
like it or not! You can “weed” out what
you don’t want.
As for taking a few tadpoles to put
in a garden pond we make no apology.
Kids have for centuries collected
them and marveled as they turned
into frogs. Regular contact with na-
ture is essential if we are to understand and appreciate other species
better. We would not advocate taking
painted turtles from the wild. Our
critic has never tried to catch one!
They are available in pet stores.
The fact that we have destroyed
50% of the wetlands in southern Ontario where turtles and frogs live is
the real tragedy. The fact that virtually no one outside of naturalists,
who understand the value of these
ecosystems, knows or cares is a sad
statement on our priorities. (Just
take a look at the struggles in West
Carleton and Albion between protectors of wetlands and developers.)
Creating natural habitat for indigenous species, however small, is beneficial to them and to the
environment.
If we are ever to have environmental revolution of mind, it has to
start with each and every one of us
right here where we live. Part of that
process is to understand that we are
one of many species and we need to
co-exist. We need more hands-on experiences with other species, to learn,
to appreciate and to understand the
implications of our actions.
We have tried isolation from the
natural world in our sterile urban
environments and look where our ignorance has got us. We may not have
a lot of time to change our ways. Scientists have been telling us that unless we change, there may be nothing
left to observe.
Citizens Plant Trees
The Ontario Public Interest Research
Group (OPIRG-Ottawa) is once again
coordinating a tree-planting day to
launch Environment Week in Ottawa
in June!
Citizens Plant Trees is now in its
third year and is getting bigger and
better every year! Originally conceived in 1988 as a citizen’s conservation project by Friends of the Earth
and OPIRG, Citizens Plant Trees has
become an annual celebration of the
natural environment, a practical exercise in beautifying our city and preserving the environment, and a
tree-planting “party” that’s fun for
the whole family! Last year, just
under 1,000 sedar, pine and tamarack seedlings were planted close to
the bike path between the Rideau
River and Riverside Drive. The inaugural ceremony was honoured by the
presence of Jean Pigott, Chairman of
the National Capital Commission,
John Manley, MP, and Alderman
Darrel Kent.
Citizens Plant Trees is an excellent way to become involved in environmental protection, and to
introduce children to the importance
of trees and the preservation of nature.
This year, Citizens Plant Trees
will take place on Saturday June 2
(Sunday June 3 in case of rain) from
10:00 am to 5:00 pm, in Greenboro
near the Tapiola shopping centre and
Greenboro community centre at the
corner of Albion and Johnson. Local
dignitaries will again be on hand, and
musicians and other performers are
being lined up to provide free entertainment. The event is being supported by Environment Canada, the
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the City of Ottawa.
Freon Recovery
The Ottawa Recycle Appliance
Co., a non-profit organization employing the physically disabled and
the socially disadvantaged, has
opened a Freon recovery station at
our workshop at 2487 Kaladar Ave.,
Ottawa. Refrigerators, freezers, and
dehumidifiers brought to this location during regular business hours
(8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday) will have Freon safely removed
and stored until reliable recycling
technology becomes available. There
is no charge for this service.
If you prefer the appliance be
picked up from your home the company will send the professional movers Parkway Vanlines for a charge of
$20. For freezers over 15 c.f. the
charge is $30. If doors, furniture, etc.
must be removed there will be an
additional charge of $12.50 for every
quarter hour.
Once Freon is removed the appliance will be stripped for parts and
crushed or shredded for recycling.
For more information call 731-1417.
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THE REGIONAL WASTE-BUSTERS
ARE COMING TO OTTAWA!
Saturday & Sunday
May 12 & 13, 1990
Lansdowne Park
1015 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Bring the following surplus household materials to the Household Environmental Clean-Up:
House Paints
Stains
Automobile Batteries
Fire Extinguishers
Furniture Stripper
Turpentine
Alkaline Batteries
Window Cleaners
Plant Insecticides
Anti-Freeze
Disinfectants
Gasoline
Aerosol Containers
Pool Chemicals
Wood Preservative
Brake Fluid
Oven Cleaners
Herbicides
BBQ Starter
Propane Gas Tanks
Old Prescriptions
A service of The Environmental Services Department of the Regional Municipality of
Ottawa-Carleton.
For further information call 728-3220.
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Ex Libris
Here is the list of books presenstly in highest demand at the South Branch of
Programmes at South Branch
the Ottawa Public Library. Any titles that we own, or that is on order, may be
requested free of charge.
Storytime for 3 to 5-year-olds
As a change we are listing the top 20 titles, but without annotations. Please
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. (no registration necessary)
let us know if you prefer this to the shorter list, which did feature brief
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00p.m. (pre-registration required)
descriptions:
(45 min.)
11. Towards a just society
Saturday Stories and Films
1. Devices and desires
Thomas Axworthy & Pierre Trudeau
P.D James
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
For 4 to 7-year-olds
12. Dance on the earth
2. Ottawa Inside Out
(45 min.)
Margaret Laurence
Stevie Cameron
Babes in the library
13. The House is not a home
3. Clear and Present Danger
Music, rhymes and books for babies from birth to 18 months.
Erik Nielsen
Tom Clancy
Pre-registration is required for this programme. (30 min.)
14. This is New York, honey
4. A woman named Jackie
May
11 (Friday) 10:30 a.m.
Michele Landsberg
David Heymann
Time For Twos
15. A prayer for Owen Meany
5. The Bourne ultimatum
Stories and films for two-year-olds
John Irving
Robert Ludlum
Pre-regisration starts April 24. (30 min.)
16. My turn
6. Daddy
May 12 (Saturday) 2:00 p.m.
Nancy Reagan
Danielle Steel
Beautiful Blooms
17. Wonderful life
7. Pillars of the earth
In honour of Ottawa’s Spring Festival, stories, film and a craft with a dash
Stephen Gould
Ken Follett
of spring. '
18. Unauthorised action
8. Solomon Gursky was here
Pre-registration. Ages 5 to 8. (45 min.)
Brian Villa
Mordecai Richler
May 24 (Thursday) 10:30 a.m.
19. Foucault’s pendulum
9. Spy line
Time for Twos
Umberto Eco
Len Deighton
Stories and films for two-year-olds.
Pre-registration starts May 10. (30 min.)
20.
The
hunt
for
Red
October
10. Evening news
Tom
Clancy.
June
2 (Saturday) 2:00 p.m.
Arthur Hailey
Family Friends
Stories, film and a craft in honour of your favourite pet.
Ages 4 to 8. Pre-registration. (45 min.)
June 8 (Friday) 10:30 a.m.
Time for Twos
Stories and films for two-year-olds.
Pre-registration starts May 25. (30 min.)
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TAXES
AVIS SPECIAL
SPECIAL NOTICE 1990 MUNICIPAL TAXES
TAXES MUNICIPALES 1990
Final Realty and Business Tax Bills have now been mailed. If you have
not received your tax bill, please call 564-1211 between 8:30 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
NOTE:
The final Realty and Business tax bills do not reflect any credits or outstanding
balances as of April 30, 1990.
Tax statements reflecting such balances will be mailed seperately during the
third week of May.
Les dernières factures de taxes commerciales et foncières pour 1990 ont été
envoyées. Si vous n’avez pas reçu la vôtre, composez le 564-1211 entre 8 h
30 et 16 h 30, du lundi au vendredi.
NOTA :
Les dernières factures de taxes d’affaires et foncières n englobent aucun
crédit ou solde impayé au 30 avril 1990 Les relevés de taxes incluant ces
soldes seront postés séparément durant la troisième semaine de. mai.
DUE DATE:
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PAYMENT
For your convenience, taxes may be paid at any Bank, Trust Company.
Caisse Populaire and most Credit Unions within the Regional Municipality of
Ottawa-Carleton.
Corporation of the City of Ottawa
Revenue Division
Box 452, Station A, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9C1 QR
1400 St. Laurent Blvd., 6th Floor, Room 602
Ottawa, Ontario K1K 4H4
(Office building rear of St Laurent Shopping centre)
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
June. July. August 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE : The charge for late tax payments is 1 1/4% per month.
Vous pouvez payer votre facture à toute banque, société de fiducie, caisse
populaire et à la plupart des coopératives de crédit de la Municipalité
régionale d’Ottawa-Carleton.
Les taxes peuvent être payées par la poste ou à l’adresse suivante:
Ville d’Ottawa
C.P. 425, Succursale A
Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 9C1 ou au
1400 boul. Saint-Laurent, 6e étage, pièce 602
Ottawa (Ontario) K1K 4H4
(Immeuble à bureau à l’arrière du centre commercial Saint-Laurent)
Heures de bureau : lundi au vendredi de 9 h 30 à 16 h 30 ;■
juin, juillet, août : de 8 h 30 à 16 h
REMARQUE : Un taux d’intérêt mensuel de 1 1/4 % sera imposé à
tout paiement en retard.
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Do you remember...?
More memories from old Ottawa South
A. Gordon Switzer
June Kelly O’Byme’s story in the
March issue brought back many fond
memories of Ottawa South, where I
have lived for some seventy years.
I well recall her father being our
mailman for many years, making his
round twice a day.
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Do you remember...?
The mail pick-up in Ottawa South
by horse-drawn cart or sleigh. You
could hear them coming a long
piece off as the horse was always
on the run.
The wooden sidewalks on Riverdale Avenue.
The high elm trees overhanging
Riverdale, giving it a cathedral
appearance.
The Wilson Planing Mill on the
corner of Cameron and Riverdale,
where you could buy window sash,
doors, all kinds of mill work, and
just plain lumber. The mill was
powered by steam, fueled mostly
by shavings.
• The steam whistle that Sam blew
at 0700, 1200, 1300 and 1700,
which was the signal for many
childhood deadlines.
• The Rideau Gardens, real
vegetable gardens, which
extended from the rear lot line of
the lots on the north side of Sunnyside, east of Riverdale, to the
junction of Riverdale and Main
Street (which for all practical purposes ended at Riverdale), and
from Riverdale to the Rideau
River. All the work being done by
manpower and horsepower. The
horses were stabled in a barn on
what is now Rideau River Drive.
• The Rideau River floods, when the
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Record Review
Jim Dooley
Black Uhuru—Now
Fasten your seatbelts! I’m going
to summarize the Black Uhuru story.
Formed in Jamaica in the mid 70’s,
this reggae band originally consisted
of vocalists Don Carlos, Garth Dennis and Duckie Simpson. Shortly
after Errol Nelson replaced Dennis
on backing vocals and was himself
quickly replaced by Puma Jones. Vocalist extraordinare Michael Rose
took over in lead job from Carlos in
the late 70’s. Thus the classic Uhuru
lineup was formed. (Rose, Simpson
and Jones). After many successful
Ip’s, including the Grammy award
winning “Anthem,” Rose left the
group. His shoes were filled by popular reggae vocalist Junior Reid for the
last two records. Jones also dropped
out of the lineup before the final
album (1987’s “Positive”).
Mow in 1990 (as if to prove “the
more things change the more they
stay the same”) Black Uhuru have
reformed their original lineup and
recorded a new album. “Now” is evidence the group is still alive and well.
While not as powerful and hypnotic
as Rose, Don Carlos is still an interesting vocalist. He may be more ordinary, but he has the soul to pull off
songs like “Heathen” and “Freedom
Fighter.”
“Now” also shows a change on the
music front. All of the 1980’s Uhuru
records featured the bass and drum
team of Sly & Robbie. Sly & Robbie’s
production work also developed the
distinctive sound the group had. Now
the drums and ass are handled by
Leebert Morrison and Rangetan.
Both do an excellent job with some
captivating playing. There is also
some great blending of guitar (Frank
Stepanek) and keyboards (the records co-producer Tony “Asha”
Brissett). Songs like Impostor" and
“Reggae Rock” thrive on their great
interaction.
While this may not be the ultimate Black Uhuru lineup, “Now”
proves the bands founding members
still are keeping the reggae faith.
After all any Black Uhuru is better
than no Black Uhuru! I should also
note that ex-Uhuru, Michael Rose
(one of my personal favourites) recently signed a contract with RCA
records. On a sad note, all of you B U
fans will be sorry to hear that Sandra
“Puma” Jones passed away in January. Not only was she an excellent
vocalist, she had a positive and uplifting influence on all five Black Uhuru
albums she participated on.
Thomas Mapfumo—Corruption
Thomas Mapfumo is still awaiting
a just society in Zimbabwe. In the
70’s, Mapfumo’s political lyrics led to
the banning of his music and his
eventual detention. Now living in
post-liberation Zimbabwe, Mapfumo
still shows many signs of discontent.
Government corruption and the ever
lasting gap between poor and rich are
both topics very much on his mind
these days.
On his new release, “Corruption,”
Mapfumo covers many bleak topics.
The only way I know this is from the
liner notes because all but one of the
songs are in Shona, Mapfumo’s native tongue. On “Muchandura” he
sings the story of his life as he talks
about a man persecuted by the government for telling citizens the
truths he knows. On the title track
(the only English one) Mapfumo analyzes the corruption within today’s
Zimbabwe. “Something for something, Nothing for nothing” is the
way he describes the unhealthy system. While his attacks don’t carry the
wait of his pre-independence ones,
they are still clear and relevant.
Musically speaking, Mapfumo
has always been a rebel. By singing
in Shona and playing his own breed
of funky music he was and is an original. Sixteen years into his career his
music has become more subtle. Some
fans will miss the tense guitar attacks of yester-year. On “Corruption,” Mapfumo’s band (The Blacks
Unlimited) give equal time to keyboards and percussion. This makes
for a more smooth overall sound. An
added horn section and some great
backing vocals give some songs a fun
reggae feel—bonus!
If I had failed to adequately de-
scribe the Mapfumo sound, it is because it’s like no other, I can however
assure you that it is both interesting
and danceable. “Corruption” is more
evidence of the originality and dedication of Thomas Mapfumo. Justifiably he has a reputation similar to
Bob Marlev’s in his country.
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For Sale
House for rent, three bedrooms,
close to Windsor Park and river—
perfect location for family.
Available June 30. For more information call 733-5378.
Sandbox Sand—free to your kids.
Available in Ottawa South. Call
230-5968.
Blue Wool Broadloom—12’ x 14’.
Excellent condition, $200. 5631133.
Attractive new 4 unit apartment,
south of Billings Bridge Shopping
Centre. Two large bedrooms, plus
dining room—study. Country
kitchen, appliances. Laundry facilities, spacious living room with
fireplace and balcony. Parking with
plug-in, security locked, quiet.
Available May 1. $850 to $950 per
month. Please call 226-4388 for appointment.
For rent on CapeCod. By the week,
two bedroom cottage, fully
equipped including kayak and bicycles, on large lake. Close to
beaches, National Seashore and
historic Boston—theatres, Red Sox
baseball, Museum of Science,
Aquarium, etc. If interested, please
call 238-1236.
Private sale please, absolutely no
agents: A pleasant garden surrounds our 1906 three-storey brick
home with cedar addition, on Glen
Ave. (232-4369).
Accommodation:
Attractively furnished room for
mature female student, nonsmoker, convenient St. Paul’s,
Carleton Universities. $290 (parking available, extra). 234-6180.
Lost and Found:
Lost, two bags in vicinity of Euclid
& Bank containing shoes, glasses,
45 buttons (guide dogs), stamps,
magazine. Please contact Glennis
Cohen, 788-3806 (day) or 459-2747
(evenings or weekends).
Help Wanted/Available:
Foster homes are needed by the
Children’s Aid Society for children
with developmental or physical
handicaps. If you can help for a
short or longer period of time,
please call Foster Care Services,
737-1720.
For seniors over 60, our van will
take you grocery shopping at McKeen-Willis IGA every second
Wednesdày. Cost is $2.50. Free delivery service. Inquire by calling
Seniors’ Outreach Services, 2305730 ext. 328.
The Ottawa Public Library needs
volunteers to keep their bookshelves in order and to help with
other related tasks. No experience
in necessary. If you are interested
in working a few hours a week at
the Main Library downtown at 120
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OSCAR May 1990
Metcalfe Street, call 236-0301, ext.
248.
Volunteers needed: To participate
in a craft room program at Causeway which operates 10-12 and 1-3
Monday to Thursday. Come and
share your special craft skills!
Please contact Kathy Bawden, Volunteer Coordinator, 230-9557.
Need gardening help or someone to
keep your lawn in check while
you’re away this summer? Call on
McKie and Adams Gardening help
Service, two capable, enthusiastic
and reliable high school students.
Call Catriana or Jennifer at 2301810, 729-6774 or 224-7288.
We have people to do your spring
cleaning at reasonable rates designed for seniors. Basement
cleaned, walls and windows
washed for $7 an hour. Regular
House-cleaning is done for $6 an
hour. Our yard workers will rake
up old grass and leaves, tidy the
lawn, trim the hedges and cut the
grass for $6 an hour. If you are 60
years of age or over, please call us
at Seniors’ Outreach Services, 2305730 ext. 328 for more information.
Student wanted for summer employment, July and August. As
mother’s helper. Afternoons, Monday to Friday, call 230-7961, must
enjoy children, previous babysitting experience preferred.
Ottawa Public Library South
Branch seeks Circulation Desk Assistant. Please note: on call basis.
Further information from Circulation Supervisor. Please inquire in
person.
Seniors’ Outreach Services provides people to do minor repairs
such as replacement of door locks,
weatherstripping, minor painting,
light carpentry and electrical work.
Please call 230-5730 ext 328 for
more information.
Babysitter wanted by university
teacher for one 7 year old girl: Monday & Wednesday, 6:45 to 10:00
p.m., May 16 to June 27 and Tuesday & Thursday, 5:45 to 8:15 p.m.,
May 17 to August 9, except holidays. Call 236-4981 if you want to
do part or all of this job.
Notices:
Belmont Ave. Street Sale. Saturday, June 2. The one you’ve been
waiting for. All kinds of stuff, including stuff to eat. Come and
make our stuff your stuff. Put a big
“x” beside June 2 in your calendar.
Tuesday, May 8: Amnesty International meeting from 7:30 to 9:00
p.m. at 91-A Fourth Avenue. New
members are always welcome. For
more information, please call Paul
Paquet 236-5835 (evenings).
You can now borrow your favourites on compact discs from the Main
Library downtown at 120 Metcalfe
Street. Three CD’s at a time can be
checked out on your library card for
a loan period of seven days. Be sure
to return them on time—there’s a
$2.50 per day fine charged on each
overdue compact disc. For further
information, please call Stephen
White, 236-0301, ext 207.
The Alzheimer Society of OttawaCarleton is now recruiting
volunteers for its Tuesday night
Bingo at Walkley Bingo Hall. If you
have 2-3 hours free one night each
month, call the Society today at
722-1424.
The Canadian Centennial Choir
Choral Masterworks III. Vivaldi—
Gloria, Bach—Magnificat. Tuesday
May 15,1990 at 8:00 p.m. St. JeanBaptiste Church, 96 Empress Ave.,
Ottawa (Near Bronson and Somerset).
Annual Spring Concert of the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir.
Conductor Barbara Clark. Monday
May 14, 1990 at Macdonald Resource Centre, 2675 Draper Ave.,
Ottawa. 7:30 p.m.. Adults $6, seniors and students $4. Available
from choir members or at the door.
For more information call (613)
230-4782.
IODE Chapter Rummage Sale. Ottawa South Community Centre,
260 Sunnyside Avenue. Sunday,
May 16, 11-1:30. Proceeds assist
education, services and citizenship
projects.
Ottawa Choral Society Giant Garage Sale. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minto
Park on Elgin Street (between
Lewis and Gilmour), Saturday,
May 26.
Mayday Parade for the Environment. Sunday, May 13 (Mother’s
Day) Parade leaves Arts Court at
2:30 p.m. and proceeds through Byward Market. Finale on Major’s
Hill Park at 3:30 will include maypole dancing, native drumming and
dancers, speakers, and more. Join
us to build and march. Call 7222809.
Psychosocial Dimensions of HIV infection. May 1.7-18, University of
Ottawa School of Psychology,
Lamoureux Hall, Room 122, 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. The public is invited to
attend. Registration fee $100 (Students $60).
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