September, 2003 Vol. 23, No. 1

CHAMPLAIN SPEAKER

This Old House: See it during Ottawa West tour Sept. 27

All-candidates meeting Oct. 9 in city election

By Bonnie Campbell

An eclectic mixture of decoratingideas and historic architecture await visi-tors at this year's Seventh Annual OldOttawa West House Tour. Here is asnapshot of this year's tour.

The Collectors' Gallery, CivicHospital neighbourhood.

This home masterfully sets off aninternational art collection. A signatureblock motif was used to link all the won-derful elements of this place of beauty:up the stairs, the room dividers, even theglass blocks.

The Tea Room Cottage, WestWellington Village.

Built in 1918, this rare Mission stylehome became a tea room during the

Depression. It is in almost original con-dition and features the original woodwainscoting, an extra wide staircase, gor-geous wood pillars, and lovely antiques.Special Feature: Meet Gill Magnan,owner of House Heritage ResidentialBiographies.

The Mini "Montebello" House,Westboro

Follow the welcoming inukshuk intothis landmark log cottage built in the1940s and recently renovated. MaxFinklestein, explorer, raconteur, andauthor of Canoeing a Continent: On thetrail of Alexander Mackenzie, will displayhis canoes used to explore over 20,000kms of water throughout Canada, Africaand Australia.

Out of Ruins, Highland Park

Diane Proulx uses broken glass andold frames to create works of artinspired by her love of gardening. Herart is on display everywhere: in the gar-den, the basement studio where shegives classes, and in the custom designedkitchen.

St. Basil's Catholic Community,McKellar Heights

In 1960, the first round church inOttawa may have seemed and felt radi-cal, but in fact it is deeply traditionaland functional. It features the paintingsof renowned Canadian artist, GeraldTrottier. He also designed the baptismalfont, the crucifix, and the corpus builtby the distinguished sculptor and metal-lurgist W. Schwazkoglar.

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Mosque parkingraised in mayor’s office

On Aug. 28, four members of theMosque Sub-Committee of theChamplain Park Community Association(CPCA), (Jonathan Chaplan, LynneBankier, Amy Kempster, Heather Pearl)attended a meeting at the mayor's office,with the current and past president ofthe Ottawa Muslim Association (OMA).

As many of you know, there was amotion passed at City Council a fewyears ago that would result in the

City serving as an intermediarybetween the OMA and Public Works in

a purchase of land to be used formosque parking.

The CPCA had asked that certain

Everyone is invited to a meeting of all candidates running inKitchissippi Ward in the Nov. 10 municipal election.

The gathering will be held Oct. 9 in the field-house, beginning at 7 p.m.

There are several declared candidates,including the incumbent, Shawn Little.

Each candidate will be permittedto make a statement and there willbe a question-and-answer period.

The evening will be moderatedby an executive member of theChamplain Park CommunityAssociation.

The deadline for finalizing the list ofcandidates is Sept. 30.

So far, there are seven registered inour ward, including: Linda Davis, LesGagne, Kris Klein, Shawn Little, GaryLudington, David McConnell and Daniel Stringer.

By Lynne Bankier

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TEENS AT WORKJessica (babysitting) 728-8413Morgan (yard chores) 728-6530Kym (babysitting) 729-5439Paul (yard chores) 728-2583Rory (yard chores) 798-0036Karl (yard chores) 728-7589Miriam (babysitting) 728-7589Nick (computer help) 798-7652Daniel (yard chores) 722-6134Joey (babysitting) 728-5792Katrina (babysitting) 725-5423Serena (babysitting) 792-3829Geneviève (babysitting) 722-0454Caitlin (babysitting) 728-6530

Community AssociationChair: Jonathan Chaplan (728-7670)Vice-chair: Mark Cianfaglione (722-5674)Treasurer: potter (728-4980)Secretary: Lynne Bankier (729-0955)Planning: Amy Kempster (722-6039)Membership: Amy Kempster (722-6039)Neighbourhood Watch: MichaelCheng (722-3344)Fieldhouse co-ordinator: Laurie Fagan(728-1945)Rink co-ordinator: Jacques Bourbeau(728-0337)Adopt-a-Riverbank co-ordinator: DonMonet (728-1750)

CHAMPLAIN SPEAKEREditor: Kelly Egan, 728-1945

lfagan@magma.ca197 Daniel Ave. K1Y OE1

Delivery Chief: Laura RobinOn-line project: Alexander Smith

agmsmith@rogers.com

Carriers: Kay Young, Terri

Blanchard, Sandy Milne, Philip Cutfield,Patrick Mates, Laura Robin, BeckyRynor, Jim Hay, Rita Palin, Wendy

Huculak, Heather Pearl, Ann Potter,Monique Kerr, Carole Anne Copeland,Beth Buist, Linda Steele, Nancy Leigh-

Smith, Karen Maser, Marlene Kells.

1TheWednesday

afternoon bridgeclub will recom-mence on Sept. 3 at2:00 P.M. and con-tinue on Wednesdaysfrom 2-4:30 p.m. This is friendly rubberbridge with the emphasis on a pleasanttime rather than strong competition,and a willingness to help those whohave not played much bridge before.So do not be shy! Even if you are aninexperienced player you are welcometo join us. Experts are also welcome!

2We will be organizing the com-munity association membership

drive early in September. We are shorta few volunteers so if you can canvasshalf your street we would like to hearfrom you soon. Call Amy at 722-6039.

3Part-time caregiver needed forfive-year-old boy in the Carleton

and Premier area, from 2:45 pm to mid-night. Days needed: one to four perweek. Please call Brenda @ 798-2918.

4Interested in Pilates? Comeand join a fun abs workout on

Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30a.m., beginning at the end of

September. Costdepends on the numberof registrants. For info,call Laurie, 728-1945.

5Looking forexercise part-

ner: 30-year-old woman,trying to get fit, looking for anotherwoman interested in going for briskevening walks, once/twice a week.798-5262.

6Champlain Park GardenClub. Join us the second

Tuesday of the month for guest speak-ers, slide shows, garden tours, hands-ondemonstrations. Next meeting,Tuesday, Oct. 14. For info, 728-1945.

7The city is redesigning ScottStreet, between Island Park and

Ross Avenue. A study is now underwaylooking at the number of vehicle lanes,and the possibility for bicycle lanes andrepositioned sidewalks. A second openhouse on the project is being plannedfor mid-October in the fieldhouse.The Speaker will have more details inthe next issue. Comments and informa-tion can be sent to Richard Holder,senior project manager, 580-2424, ext.16212. The email address isrichard.holder@ottawa.ca

HushHush

Yoga, fitness underway

A new session of low-impactfitness classes, led by certi-

fied Y instructors, will startSept. 15 and run to Dec. 17.

Where: Champlain Park FieldhouseWhen: Mondays and Wednesday, 6:45to 7:45 p.m. (You can sign up for both

days or just one). Why: classes are enjoyable, affordable

and so convenient. Who: everyone is welcome, but rest

assured, this is not a spandex and baremidriff crowd.

The cost will be about $100,depending on the number ofparticipants (maximum 12).

For information or to register call Valat 728-4980.

A new class called Serenity Yogahas begun on Monday afternoons,from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Join our class of classic yogapostures, inspirational quotes,and deep relaxation. Call to reg-ister, for a series ($40 for 4classes) or drop-in ($12). 724-9888 .

In other yoga news, theregular classes start at thefieldhouse on Monday, Sept. 8and continue to Dec. 15. (Noclass Oct. 13.) The Wednesdayclass runs from Sept. 10 to Dec.10. Both classes will run for 14weeks and the cost of each is$112. The time for both classes isunchanged, 8 p.m. to 9:30 pm.

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Amy’sCorner

by Amy Kempster722-6039

Rebuilding Scottto make bike lanes

By the time you read this, you willhave had a chance to attend the openhouse on Sept. 4 regarding the recon-struction of Scott Street. The projectinvolves the stretch from Island ParkDrive to Ross Avenue. The question, Ibelieve, is how to provide for bicyclelanes: Lose some vehicle lanes or widenthe road? You have until Sep. 19 to sendyour input to Richard Holden, SeniorProject Manager, City of Ottawa,Infrastructure Services branch, 560Rochester St., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, Ont.,K1S 5K2. E-mailrichard.holder@ottawa.ca.

Newswest changesA meeting was held July 31 on the

future of Newswest. There is a proposalto include it as an independent entitywithin a new community newspaper.That new paper would take over adver-tising, debt, layout and distribution butpay for the editor and guarantee inde-pendence for three years. The meetingdecided to hold another meeting, giventhat many people were away on holidaysand that the public had not receivedproper notice.

Those for the proposal stated thatproblems with finance, obtaining volun-teers, etc..., made it an attractive solu-tion. Those opposed felt that the loss ofthe advertising base would mean thatindependence would be difficult tomaintain. Read the latest issue and visitthe website (www.Newswest.org) formore details.

(From Page 1: This Old House)

Growing In Place, McKellar ParkTake a small, 1950s bungalow and

put it into the hands of a homeownerwho is a skilled contractor. The result isa 3,000 square foot house with a gour-met kitchen. No detail is missing. Openthe front door and the grace of Spanishdesign welcomes you. The hallmark ofthis home is elegance.

Modern Frank Lloyd WrightDelight, Woodroffe North

The living room balcony is an ever-changing work of art as it lets you watchthe seasons on the Ottawa River. Thehouse was built on the design principlesof Frank Lloyd Wright, emphasizing geo-metric themes externally and curvatureinternally. This one will take your breathaway.

The Author's Retreat, BritanniaVillage

This classic old 1898 Britannia

Village home is a wonderful funkyretreat for the homeowner, therenowned Canadian author, CarolinePerry. You will be inspired by her purplestudy, the Chinese dragon on the cottageporch, the garden oasis and the collec-tion of antiques peaking out from every-where.

The self-guided tour takes placebetween 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. onSaturday September 27. Tickets(including a map) cost $20 and can bereserved by calling 729-4217.

Tickets are on sale at the NewportRestaurant at 334 Richmond Road;Country Clover at 281-A RichmondRoad; Uproar…Modern Design at 1200AWellington; Critter Jungle in HamptonPark Plaza and Collected WorksBookstore and Coffee Bar at 1242Wellington. Proceeds will support thework of the Communities Before CarsCoalition.

(From Page 1: Mosque parking)

conditions be attached to the deed toensure the land was used solely formosque parishioner parking, and not forcommercial parking or building purpos-es. These conditions were later contest-ed by a subsequent executive of theOMA, and the transaction has beenstalled.

The purpose of the recent meetingwas for the mayor's office to determinethe current interests of the CPCA andthe OMA, and to try to move the trans-action forward. The results:

The OMA does not wish to build onthe land in the near future, so they arewilling to retain the "no-building for 20years" condition.

The OMA does not currently wishto rent parking commercially on Friday,their day of worship, and they are will -ing to have a new "no commercial park-ing on Fridays" condition.

The OMA does wish to continuecommercial parking Monday toThursday, as they rely heavily on the rev-enue. They also point out that thechurch next door uses commercial park-ing to supplement its revenue. It shouldbe noted, however, that there is a signifi-cant difference in the numbers parkedat the church (about 30) and those thatwill be parking at the mosque (about170

in the currently leased lot, according toa 1998 car count).

The CPCA does not wish to havecars destined for the mosque's commer-cial parking venture travel through theneighbourhood. Both parties agreed oneway to address this is to request thatPublic Works allow an entrance to thecommercial part of the lot throughTunney's Pasture (Ross Avenue.) Thishas been requested before, but PublicWorks has refused. It was agreed by allparties that the time may be right tolaunch a new lobby effort to build anentrance from Ross into the mosque lot.If that entrance were to be approved,and a barrier erected to ensure thatcommercial parkers would enter the lotonly from Ross, and not fromNorthwestern, the CPCA would be will -ing to waive the no-commercial parkingcondition.

In summary, since the "no buildingfor 20 years" condition is acceptable toboth parties, the commercial parkingcondition is the only source of disagree-ment. If a Ross Avenue entrance to themosque parking lot could be achieved(with barriers blocking access to thecommercial part of the lot from theneighbourhood) and a new "no commer-cial parking on Fridays" condition isadded, the CPCA and the OMA couldresolve the current impasse.