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Message from the Publisher
Welcome to our Summer Vintage Edition. This one
has been a lot of fun to do. It consisted of a great road tour
with John for his Switzerland column, a really nice (and
extremely clean) ultimate garage, and a couple of hours in
Griffith in a fantastic man cave drinking a couple of pints.
Man, I love this mag business.
We’re getting geared up for another action-packed
summer. The Bounder/Freedom Harley Davidson event
trailer will find us in Merrickville, Kemptville, Calabogie,
Bells Corners, and at great events like the Ride for Dad.
On a personal note, I plan to spend some time in
Temagami, hunting for lunker trout, and I’m in the
process of organizing a five-day bike tour.
I would like to welcome a couple of new writers:
Art Stevens, who has started a new car column, and
Jeff O’Reilly, who will be featuring − well − beer. Our
editorial board came up with some more ideas at our last
meeting, and as Bounder grows, we’ll add them.
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We print 30,000 copies, and it looks as though we
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You’ll find a list of pick-up points in this issue, and of
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way back from Perth. Some yahoo had to pass everything
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CONTENTS
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Health: Looking good
Classic Cars: The hot GTO
Music Review with Bill MacPherson
Fishing with Dave Brown: Mud pout
Rockin’ on the Rideau, part 4: Music for the ‘folks’
Hunting Dogs: Go to a competition, part 2
Touring the Back Roads with John Switzer
Man Cave: Welcome to John’s pub
Life with Mark Papousek: Hosting the Hotseat
The Establishment: Goose & Gridiron, Merrickville
Red Green: Night and day marriages
One Man’s Kitchen, with Vince Pucci: Grilled steak
2013 Cruise Nights
True Brew with Jeff O’Reilly
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40 Book Review with Bill MacPherson
42 Outdoors Guy: Get out and relax!
44 Delmer & Cecil: Games for game wardens
48 Rockin’ the Archives in Ottawa
50 Car Clubs with Giuseppe Castrucci: Classy comeback
54 Rye with Davin deKergommeaux: The new “new”
56 What’s Been Happening
58 Ultimate Garage: Working in comfort
60 2014 Camaro Z/28 returns
64 Vintage bikes bring back the memories
66 History & happiness at Classic Wings
68 & 69 Summer Motorcycle listing
70 One Minute Moore: Turn the tables
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HEALTH
RICHARD BERCUSON
LOOKING good/FEELING good
What are we prepared to do? Comedian Billy Crystal’s TV character
Fernando wisely suggested, “Friends,
remember: it is better to look good than to feel
good.”
Why not both? Let’s face it, guys. We’re
at the stage when we have a pretty good
handle on what life holds for us.
We certainly thought we knew it as
teenagers. We’d be forever slim. We’d never
learn the word “paunch” because the garbage
we ingested daily would be instantly turned to
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fuel for various basically stupid activities. Our
features would always be attractive, and even
when they weren’t, we believed they were.
Then suddenly an unknown force
pushed the fast-forward button, and here we
are. Paunch does exist. (The word is often
preceded by “slight” or “prominent.”) Our
garbage intake leads us straight to the couch.
Today’s stupid activities include installing
toilets ourselves or clearing ice off the roof
without a tether. We’re attractive to maybe one
person − and only in the dark.
We’d like to think looking good will
help, but nothing short of torturous boot
camp workouts or plastic surgery will make a
difference.
“Mr. Bercuson, it will take a few
surgeries, but we can make you look like
George Clooney.”
“Well, doctor, I’d prefer Woody Allen.”
“You realize he’s a darn sight older.”
“True, but I’d get better tables at all the
good restaurants in Manhattan.”
So which is it? Look good or feel good?
A terrible dilemma fraught with pricey, timeconsuming or even risky answers.
Consider a recent newspaper ad that
promised I could look AND feel my best at
any age. I choose 27; however, that might be
a stretch. The ad tells me I can have a free
consultation, which is when I’ll ask: If 27 isn’t
possible, what about 38? And: I’ll even settle
for 44. Since the ad sort of promises the best
of both worlds, I figured this was something
worth checking out.
All I’d have to do is sign up for the
company’s “minimally invasive options.”
Full stop. To me, “minimally invasive”
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CLASSIC
CARS
DAVE WOOLLEY
“Little GTO, you’re really lookin’fine
Three deuces and a four speed and a 389
Listen to her tachin’ up now
Listen to her why-ee-eye-ine
C’mon and turn it on,
Wind it up, blow it out GTO”
−Little GTO,
the great rock and roll hit of the mid 60s
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One of the hottest
collectible cars
GTO:
In 1964 Pontiac launched the GTO. The name was inspired by the
Ferrari 250 GTO (the successful race car). It was an abbreviation for
the Italian Gran Tourismo Omologato. The name drew protest from
enthusiasts who considered it close to sacrilege.
The 1964 GTO was considered the first of the “muscle cars.” In
1965 additional refinements were made to make its performance even
stronger. The 389 engines with factory-installed 3 deuces received
revised cylinder heads with re-cored intake passages and high-rise intake
manifolds. The new tri-powered engine was now rated 360 hp at 5200
rpm. It was tested and recorded at 0-60mph in 5.8 sec, while blazing the
standard ¼ mile in 14.5 sec., with a top speed of 114 mph. GTOs came
in hardtop coupe and convertible body types.
I went to see George Pezoulas of Uniglass Plus Ziebart on Carling
Ave. He owns two of the finest GTOs in Ottawa. He has one 1965
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GTO coupe and a 1965 GTO
convertible.
The beautiful Candy Brandy
Wine Coupe, a 389 cu. in. w/
factory air was bought in 1996 and
underwent a full off restoration
in 1997, with matching numbers
and the 3 deuces changed to 2-4
barrel carbs (3 deuces are tough
to keep tuned). This beautiful
car with Pearl White Parchment
Interior came from Arizona in
1982. George has since given it
to his daughter. Watch for this
outstanding car at local Cruise
Nights.
The beautiful Reef Turquoise
convertible w/Pearl White
Parchment was owned by an
Ottawa lawyer who kept it as his
winter car in Florida. In 1978 he
passed away. His family brought
the car back to Ottawa, where the
vehicle was placed in underground
parking till 2005. The car is all
original with the exception of the
GM LS Conversion crate engine.
George has since given the car to
his wife, and it is driven regularly
to local cruise nights.
For years the 1957 Chevy was
one of the hottest collectable cars.
A few years ago the Chevy was
replaced by the GTO.
If the opportunity arises to add
a GTO to your collection don’t
hesitate to snap it up.
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GTO continued from page 11
that will deteriorate. If the paint
is cracked or flaking it could get
worse. A lot of people let their cars
sit and it’s the worst thing because
fuel deteriorates and leaves a gooey
deposit that causes the carburetor
floats to stick and needle valves to
become blocked; the same happens
to injectors. If a car isn’t run, the oil
doesn’t circulate to keep seals and
gaskets soft. Meanwhile, moisture
collects in the brake fluid and wreaks
havoc with the master brake cylinder
and wheel cylinders.
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The Barrett-Jackson auction
in Arizona is over for another
year with fantastic results: $102.5
million in sales, the highest total
since the peak of the market in
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T.
Rex
Electric Warrior (Reprise)
MUSIC REVIEW
In keeping with Bounder’s vintage theme this issue,
BILL MACPHERSON
we’re looking at one of the underrated classic albums
of the rock era and T. Rex’s best album – the dynamic,
dreamy, hook-laden “Electric Warrior”.
Recorded in 1971, “Electric Warrior” was the band’s
“Girl”, “Cosmic Dancer” and
second using the shortened version of the original
“Monolith”.
Tyrannosaurus Rex name, under which they had released
Beginning with the instantlyfour folky, predominantly acoustical offerings. Fronted
recognizable, bongo-infused
by the flamboyant Marc Bolan, the band was just him on
opening thump and riff of
guitar and vocals and drummer Mickey Finn (replacing
“Mambo Sun”, there’s a certain vibe to the 11 tunes
Steve Took), along with studio support. “Electric Warrior” here. They flow: they’re seamless and memorable, each
entrenched the more electric side of the duo’s sound while enhancing the others. The stellar production by legend
retaining the mystical musings of Bolan’s song writing
Tony Visconti and soon-to-be renowned engineers like
augmented by a crack group of session musicians.
Martin Rushent (yes, ELP, The Stranglers) and Roy
The band would make only one other album that
Thomas Baker (Queen, Foreigner, Cheap Trick) makes
approached the zenith reached here - “The Slider” the album sparkle. It’s clean, clear, luminous and lustrous.
released the next year. It cemented their reputation as one Sinuous guitar bits, refined and restrained drums and
of the founders of glam rock, along with early Bowie,
percussion, the backing vocals of Flo and Eddie, Bolan’s
the New York Dolls, Slade, Gary Glitter and others.
spooky-strange lyrics and vivid, transfixing voice − all
Distinguished by outrageous − for the times − fashion
of it comes together magnificently on “Electric Warrior”.
attire (on the cover of “The Slider” Bolan looks like an
Within six years, Bolan would be dead at 29 years
androgynous waif in a top hat) incorporating lace scarves, young (car crash) and immortalized forever. Influencing
silk robes, glitter eye make up and sky-high heels, the
generations of muscians, bits of “Electric Warrior” are
genre was sometimes more about look than musicality.
used as samples in songs to this day.
Bolan had both in spades though and the two albums, It’s no surprise. The album is timeless, sounding as
especially this one, showcase his ability to write quirky,
fresh today as it did 40 years ago.
image-laden lyrics and deliver them
in short, snappy, hook-driven songs
full of sexual innuendo. “Bang a
Gong (Get It on)”, “Rip Off”, “The
Motivator”, “Jeepster”, “Telegram
Sam” and “Metal Guru” are good
examples of his uncanny ability to
transform often-nonsensical lyrics
into songs that are catchy and
anthemic.
From “Rip Off”, with every
stanza punctuated by the title refrain:
“Kissing all the slain, I’m bleeding
in the rain/ Rocking in the nude, I’m
feeling such a dude/Dancing in the
dark, with the tramps in the park/
See your baby’s stud, sliding in my
mud...”
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FISHING
Mud pout: best fished at night
DAVE BROWN
In Eastern Ontario during the month
of May, after trilliums appear in the bush
and dandelions start taking over your lawn,
spring fishing season starts in earnest for
many popular species of fish.
In Fisheries Management Zone
(FMZ)18, the action begins on the second
Saturday in May with the opening of the
walleye, sauger and northern pike seasons.
On the fourth Saturday in May lake trout
can be pursued. For you guys in the Valley,
be sure to check the Ontario Fishing
Regulations Summary for 2013, because the
opening and closing dates are different in
zones 15 and 18.
For bass fishermen, this year the season
is opening one week earlier in zones 18
and 20 (third Saturday in June). In addition
to opening earlier, the Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources (MNR) is extending the
bass season by two weeks in these same two
zones. If it gets cold enough, this change
may provide some early-winter angling
opportunities for bass until the closing date
of Dec. 15.
Beware, though, if you’re fishing for
bass in the northern regions of Eastern
Ontario. You need to be cognizant of the fact
that along the Ontario sections of the Ottawa
River – FMZ 12 − the bass opening and
closing seasons remain as they were in past
years. A similar situation applies for walleye
and pike anglers where there is a slight
variance in the opening dates for walleye,
sauger and northern pike fishing in each
zone, even though the closing date for each
species is identical.
Wherever you plan to fish in Eastern
Ontario, which is predominantly situated
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in FMZ 18, be sure to check the Ontario
Fishing Regulations Summary for 2013
because the opening and closing dates are
dependent on the species and the area you
are fishing.
Prior to the opening of the walleye,
pike and lake trout fishing seasons there are
many opportunities to fish for other species
that are open year round. Some of them
include fishing for yellow perch, crappies
and sunfish; brook, brown and rainbow trout;
Pacific and Atlantic salmon; whitefish and
sturgeon; and finally, catfish. Yes, you are
reading this correctly, I said “catfish”!
Although catfish are not as typically
idolized by everyday fishermen as the
almighty bass, walleye or trout, these fish are
still fun to catch and eat if you know where,
when and how to catch them.
Throughout the world, there are more
than 35 different varieties of catfish. In
Ontario the two most prevalent varieties are
the channel catfish and the much smaller
brown bullhead. In the rest of the country,
bullheads can be found in fresh water
expanses stretching from the Maritime
Provinces to southern Saskatchewan. And
although not native to the region, there
are some instances where they have been
introduced to areas in western Canada.
Locally the brown bullhead is more
widely known as a “mud pout” or “barbotte”.
Unlike most fish, bullheads have no scales,
making them somewhat slimy to the touch.
They also contain a set of wormlike feelers,
called barbells, on the front of their face.
They have sharp spines at the base of the
dorsal and pectoral fins, which can be locked
in an erect position. These sharp “barbs”
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on each side of its body can
sting you much like a bee if
they penetrate your skin when
you’re attempting to take them
off a hook. Having had some
firsthand experience with these
barbs, I can tell you they are
very effective as a defense
mechanism against predators −
including humans.
Mud pout live on the bottom
of shallow weedy lakes or in
slow-moving rivers and streams.
During late spring, they bury
themselves in the sand, where
they dig a nest in the mud to
spawn. This is also the prime
time to catch these delicacies
in the local Ottawa and Rideau
Rivers, because this is when
their flesh is its most firm and
edible. At other times of the
year, they taste more like the
surroundings from which they
have been caught, and I would
not recommend eating them.
Unlike our neighbours in
the southern United States, who
practice the sport of noodle
fishing for catfish using only
their bare hands, brown barbotte
are easy and fun to catch using
a spinning rod and reel in
combination with 6-8 pound
monofilament fishing line. When
you’re fishing from a boat, this
is the ideal combination. When
you’re fishing in the reeds from
shore, you may want to invest in
a long telescopic rod that allows
you to fish safely from shore
without slipping into the water.
Mud pout are best fished
at dusk with a hook, worm and
sinker that carries the worm to
the bottom of the river. In fact,
the best time to catch them is
when it is completely dark. In an
attempt to introduce my six year
old grandson, Leland, to the
sport one afternoon last spring
(along with his father, Craig)
we fished from my boat at the
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Rockin’ on the
Rideau
part 5
Music for the
‘folks’
By JIM HURCOMB
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When the old boys gather around the
hot stove to swap tall tales out of Ottawa’s
musical past, you’re bound to hear about
the night U-2 played Barrymore’s, or the
time Meatloaf fell off the stage and broke
his leg. And how about Elvis in ′57, or the
Animals riot back in ′68?
Yep, those were the days.
But then talk turns to Le Hibou,
Ottawa’s legendary coffee house down
on Sussex. You’ll hear about Jimi
Hendrix sitting beside the stage with a
tape machine listening to a young Joni
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Mitchell. (We will reveal the truth behind
that legend a bit later on.)
Then there was the night, swear to
God, George Harrison dropped in. And,
oh yeah, Blues legend James Cotton
grabbing his mic and blowing harp in
the middle of Sussex Drive while piano
“God” Otis Spann and the rest of the band
were wailin’ on stage.
Dan Aykroyd was a Hibou regular
in his pre-SNL days, and loves to tell
the story about the night he jammed
with Muddy Waters. In fact, if you hung
around Le Hibou, chances are you have
a story or two to tell yourself. Sneezy
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Waters recalls “having a beer with
Rambling Jack Elliott” back in the
early days.
Sneezy was in Grade 10 when
he first dropped by Le Hibou. Back
in 1960, Café Le Hibou was little
more than a second floor apartment
on Rideau Street with cheap tables
and chairs picked up at Al’s Used
Furniture. But you could dig a
reading by Ottawa poet William
Hawkins while sipping on the best
espresso in town, or enjoy some
home-made sweets listening to young
folk singers, French and English,
known and unknown. It was a unique
slice of New York bohemia in stodgy
old Ottawa.
When the club moved to bigger
digs at 248 Bank, they started
presenting plays, and then music,
starting with folk singer Tom Kines.
Then came poetry readings, a
Cinema Club, and the Monday night
“Hoots”, featuring local singers like
Sneezy Waters, Sandy Crawley,
Bruce Cockburn and David Wiffen,
giving young performers a chance to
sharpen their chops in front of a live
audience.
There was a definite buzz about
this hip, new hangout growing
around town. Remember, this was
the period before the Beatles arrived,
and the Greenwich Village scene
was at its height in New York City.
University kids were worshipping
Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Arts films
and beat poets.
It was a time when you could see
a musician or band and not have to
strain over the drunken din to hear
them. Sneezy Waters remembers
the atmosphere at the Bank Street
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loving people. They weren’t there for
any other reason. They just loved the
music.”
One man who loved music, and
had a sharp business sense, was
Harvey Glatt. As owner of Treble
Clef Records, Glatt saw what was
happening musically, and he also saw
the potential in Le Hibou. He became
a partner in 1961, and started booking
local and Canadian music acts.
With an incredible ear for talent
and connections across the country,
Glatt was instrumental in booking
emerging stars like Gordon Lightfoot,
Ian and Sylvia and Joni Mitchell.
Artists from American folk centers
New York and Boston would come
north to play the Yorkville strip in
Toronto or Montreal, and then stop
by Le Hibou for a couple of nights.
It was a magical experience, if you
could get in!
By 1965 Le Hibou was the
hub of the Ottawa Folk and Blues
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PART TWO
Take your hunting dog to a competition
Trials and tests challenge both of you
By ROSS MCLAUGHLIN
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Questing for quarry is a search for a
game bird such as quail, chukar, pheasant,
grouse, or even pigeon. The point is to see if,
and how, the dog works to find its quarry. Is
the dog under good control? Are the dog and
handler working as a team? Did they find the
quarry?
There is also a water test to see if the
dog will swim a given distance and retrieve
the bird, and how well and willingly the dog
performs. There may even be a small handling
exercise where the dog will have to find a
“dead bird” in a given area.
Flushing hunt tests have three levels but,
as with everything, these are multiplied by
the number of different organizing clubs.
Every testing group has its own basic tests
and difficulty levels, but all commence at
beginner/puppy level, then intermediate
dog level and culminating in a master level.
You may compete at an entry level until you
acquire 3-4 passes and then move to the next
level. As in retriever hunt tests, you and your
dog are judged by a set of guidelines with a
straightforward pass or fail.
Also similar to retriever field trials,
flushing dog trials are competitions between
your team of you and your dog, and all the
other teams that are there. There will only be
one winner and three other placements − four
happy teams, and everyone else will have to
wait until the next weekend.
It is a determination of the teams that best
handle the challenges that happen while you
are out hunting with your buddy running his
dog right beside you in a braced run. Add in
another dog, three guns, two judges, a couple
of shaggers, a crowd of interested folks, and
from this rodeo you must come out on top −
often referred to as Hunt tests on steroids.
If you’re interested in seeing what your
Springer Spaniel is capable of doing, join the
Outaouais Sporting Spaniel Club for their
Sunday training sessions, weather permitting,
or call Ed Hassett for more information: 613
256-6728.
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And finally, here’s a
description by Kevin McWilliams,
from the Ottawa Pointing Dog
Club, of a scene each fall in
hunting season and a scene that is
replicated during CKC Hunt Tests
for pointers:
“We are crossing a large area near
an abandoned farmhouse, and
suddenly my German Shorthaired
Pointer, Vito, locks up on point.
The adrenalin starts flowing, and
I slowly walk around my dog −
who now looks like he is chiseled
from stone. I raise my 20-gauge
shotgun and make ready. In a
mighty, thunderous blast, out of a
low hedgerow flush two grouse.
I fire my first shot, a clean miss,
and then, with the second shot,
the grouse on my left drops. Vito
remains by my side, watching
intently, waiting for the retrieve
signal. I gently tap his head and he
is off. He heads toward the downed
grouse. Vito picks up the bird’s
trail and tracks the bird another 20
yards from the impact area. He has
it and is on his way back to me,
bird in mouth. He sits in front and
I give the command to release the
bird. What a beautiful specimen.”
Dogs are judged not only on
their pointing instinct but on many
other skills. They should retrieve
to hand on land and water. Your
pointing dog will also need to
honor other pointing dogs in the
field. Honoring is a more advanced
skill and usually requires much
more training.
And once again there are
pointing dog trials − winners and
non-winners. The Ottawa Pointing
Dog Club is a great place to start
your pointer’s training/testing
journey. Their website is http://
www.ovpdc.org/index.php ,or
contact Kevin MacWilliams at
[email protected] or 613 602-2224.
Get out there with your dog
this summer.
Part one of this story appeared in
the Spring, 2013 issue of Bounder.
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SWITZERLAND
JOHN SWITZER
Old trains, antiques, and great grub
What a great ride this tour turned out to
be − and all because of a train.
“Let’s go to the railway museum in
Smiths Falls,” suggested my friend, so off we
went.
Naturally, we stopped for a Timmies
on the grand main street of this picturesque
canal town. Then we wandered around,
admiring all of its last-century architecture
and bumped into the railway museum,
located west of the downtown.
But we couldn’t get in.
We were there before May 11, when
The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario
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opens for the season. Then it’s open every day
from 10 am to 4 pm. They have a website at
[email protected] giving all the pertinent details
of what looks (from the wrong side of the fence)
like a world-class attraction right in our own
back yard. (Wait til you see the turreted, 1911,
Canadian Northern Train Station itself, let alone
all of the vintage toys out on permanent display.)
Okay. That was fun, but where else could
we go? We wandered to the canal and across
the locks bridge, then west on Hwy 15, where
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we found a flea market just outside
town.
The Street Flea Market is open
Wednesday to Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm.
Now here was a place of vintage
stuff, so in we went. According to the
Street Flea Market’s Sophia, there is
“something to suit everybody”. She
told us they continually buy up entire
estates and “you never know what
you are going to get”.
I found some great candle sticks
that I needed (or might use or at least
be able to sneak into the house); but
my friend tore me bodily away from
the books before I could find that
elusive copy that would take me off
on some adventure in daydreams or
something that I could aspire to with
power tools.
Heading further west on Hwy
15, we arrived in Lombardy and
discovered the Lombardy Diner. We
had a great breakfast with peameal
bacon, welcoming staff and friendly
patrons. Here family comes first with
“real food for real people”, explained
Kris, our host. When we left the
diner we spotted an antique shop
across the street; and in response
to our query of if it was open, a
gentleman at an adjoining booth said
that it was, because the door was
open.
So off we trundled to visit the
Otter Creek Antiques shop. It’s a
real antique store with lots of cool
vintage Canadiana.
I recalled from previous road
adventures that there was another
treasure shop further up the Rideau
Ferry Road, and so off we went to
Rideau Antiques (closed Sundays).
Its front yard alone can keep
anyone occupied for days. It would
take weeks just to sort through
all the neat stuff in the front yard,
let alone do justice to the hidden
treasures overflowing in the other
yards, buildings, etc. Unfortunately
I did not get my weeks of searching
because my friend’s “We gotta get
going” was ringing in my ears.
I love Rideau Ferry, with the
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MAN CAVE
Welcome to John’s Pub
By BRIAN WARREN
When Wayne Corbin called me
to ask if I wanted to check out a
man cave in Griffith, Ont., my first
reaction was: Man, that’s a long way
from home. But, since I have a trailer
at Mink Lake near Eganville, it wasn’t
a big deal to head across Hwy 41 on a
Sunday morning to check it out. I’m
sure glad I did.
Meet John Lacourse, a licensed
carpenter and owner of J. Lacourse
& Son Carpentry. John has been
building custom homes throughout
the Ottawa Valley for more than 20
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years. Six years ago he felt it was
time to build his man cave .
The building is the same size as
his house − 30 by 60 with a loft. It is
used for guests who decide that it’s
better to spend the night than drive.
And what a beautiful layout.
Friends and family gather around the
20-ft.-plus bar top to watch sports
on the big screen or to groove to the
fantastic sound system that boasts 14
speakers.
The walls are adorned with
everything from deer and moose
heads and a coyote to lots of Ottawa
Senators stuff. A diehard Sens fan,
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John’s son, Justin, was used in one
of the Ottawa Senators promotional
pieces that adorn the wall.
We had all three generations
there that day. John’s father, Avery,
joined us for a quick pint from the
well stocked beer cooler.
We can’t forget to mention
John’s other love: his 2006
Corvette, parked in front of the bar.
Next time I come to Griffith, I
know where I can find a cozy place
to have a pint.
And if it’s two or three, there’s
always the loft.
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LIFE
MARK PAPOUSEK
Hosting the Hotseat:
21 Years of Friday Fun
MARK PAPOUSEK, LEFT, AND SEAN O’DONNELL
WITH THE STANLEY CUP.
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When you have an opportunity to do something good and
it’s something you enjoy doing, it becomes easy. But, like all
good things, it has to end sometime. My days of hosting the
Kanata Sports Club Hotseat have ended, but the memories are
great.
Twenty-one years ago I was standing at the bar at the Sports
Club talking to bartender Wayne Pilon, and he said: “You know,
Mark, it would be kind of fun to have a lunch here on Fridays
at noon. You could get some sports celebrities to come out and
have a chat with people about what they do in the sporting
world. It might be a good way to make a few bucks for the bar
and give our members something to do as well.”
We had no Ottawa Senators then, but I took the bait and told
Wayne I would do it. I said first I needed a couple of weeks to
see who I could drum up for guests.
Two weeks later, on the first Friday in November, 1992,
our guest was Archie Mulligan, then the coach and GM of the
Kanata Valley Lasers tier II Junior hockey team.
And we were off and running.
We started with about 50 patrons in the early days; but with
personalities like Brian Kilrea and Bert O’Brien, CFL coaches,
minor hockey officials and slew of other sports people, things
got better and better.
Over the years we have had a number of wonderful guests
and the stories to go with them. Like the year that the late Earl
McRae made a statement in the Ottawa Sun that everyone in the
Ottawa valley was inbred.
The next Friday, because of the backlash, Earl came in the
front door of the club with a tin garbage can in front of him to
protect himself from the valley boys.
Or the Friday that one of our long-time members, Lillian
Cavanagh, a devoted Earl McRae fan, decided to jump on Earl’s
back for a piggyback ride. Earl lost his balance, knocked over
two tables and lost nine beers. The two of them lay on the floor
with Earl’s ego hurt and a lump the size of a softball protruding
from Miss Lillian’s head.
But the show had to go on.
It so happened that when the Ottawa Senators were awarded
their NHL franchise, the first coach was Rick Bowness. Our
sons played hockey together, so it was easy for me to ask
Rick to come to the Hotseat along with assistant coaches E.J.
McGuire and Alain Vigneault .
It was through those great friendships and over many beers
that we had a chance to meet some of the Ottawa Senator
players, who also became wonderful friends and supporters of
the Hotseat.
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“Your Comfort Specialists”
In those early days and tough
seasons, we had guys like Billy
Huard − who told stories about
how he got the surgeons to put
pins in his wrists so they wouldn’t
bend when he got into fights − and
Troy Malette, who talked about
his long road to get to the NHL.
Over the years I met and
became friends with quite a few
Ottawa Senator players; and they
have come to the Hotseat to talk a
little hockey.
As I explained at the club,
anything said here at the Hotseat
stayed at the Hotseat. It became
quite a joke over the years.
Some of those early
friendships included Wade
Redden and Chris Phillips, along
with Daniel Alfredsson , Mike
Fisher, Antoine Vermette, Chris
Neil, Shaun VanAllen, Jesse
Winchester and, more recently,
Colin Greening and Kyle Turris .
There have been a lot of
memorable Hotseats over the
years. Another one that comes
to mind is the time I talked to
Chris Phillips the day after Danny
Heatley had been traded to Ottawa
from Atlanta. Chris asked if I
would like to have him for the
Hotseat.
Both players arrived to
an over-capacity crowd. The
question-and-answer session was
outstanding.
When I got home that
afternoon, the phone rang. It
was the Senators President, Roy
Mlacker. He asked me how I got
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ESTABLISHMENT
The Goose and the Gridiron
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For good food and on-tap beer
By TERRY RYAN
Now here’s a place to go for a nice tour:
Merrickville. It’s a great town with nice people, lots
of different shops and some good places to grab a
bite and a pint.
Even though there are other tasty places to go
in Merrickville, for some reason we always head for
the “Goose”. Maybe it’s the friendly atmosphere,
the lure of the old building (established in 1856) or
the fact that the food is really good, the beers (12 on
tap) are great, and the price is right.
Proprietors Rob & Tracy Sine have been the
owners of the Goose since 1998. Tracy practically
grew up here starting in 1993, getting married and
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raising four sons (now 12, 14, 17 and 19 years
old).
So when the opportunity came up to buy
the place, they went for it. Rob deals with the
“honey do” list when he is not working at his
“real job” as a high pressure welder with Local
221, and the kids have to work at the Goose
during the summers once they are old enough.
They also support their local community by
hiring local staff and displaying local artists’
work in the establishment.
The original Goose and Gridiron was
an Alehouse located in a section of London,
England, known as St. Paul’s Churchyard. It
is famous for being the first Grand Lodge of
the Masons, established on June 24, 1717.
While the Merrickville Pub and Restaurant had
been known by many other names in the past
(the one I remember is the Grenville Tavern),
Tracy could appreciate the connection to the
old Lodge. Her father and brother were active
members of the Masons, so they decided to
remain the Goose and Gridiron (which was
actually a parody of the music society, The
Swan and Lyre, that met at the original Goose
in London).
The menu is diverse and they prepare most
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of the food fresh in house. The have
two sides: the restaurant and the bar.
Both are comfortable, and the service
is fast and friendly. They also have an
event room suitable for any occasion.
Entertainment includes an open
mic every second Thursday of the
month hosted by Southbound; live
entertainment every other Saturday;
and a New Orleans Jazz band on
Friday night. They also have bigscreen TVs in the bar for watching
your favourite sports. The Goose has
a great patio and is biker-friendly − so
you can sit on the patio and keep an
eye on your bike, too.
Of course, an old building such
as this has to have a ghost. Tracy is
skeptical, while others claim they
have had witnessed paranormal
experiences. They have named him
George after a former owner, and I
figured I should check it out.
I dropped in on Connie
Adams, the local psychic/medium
([email protected] or
613-558-2666) while I was in town.
Connie, who is a highly respected
medium and psychic (you may have
seen her on a couple of A Channel
[now CTV Two] interviews) confirms
that a poltergeist is in residence. And
who would know better?
What I do know is that the Goose
is a great place to eat, drink and be
merry, so drop by and enjoy!
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RED GREEN
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Quote of the Day
“Some men are born with
humility. Some achieve
humility. Others have it
thrust upon them.” −
– Red Green
Night and day marriages
I’d like to offer an observation about mixed marriages. A morning person
should never marry a night person. Believe me, conflicting shifts is the hardest
part of any union.
The difference between day people and night people is like ... well, like night
and day. At the crack of dawn, the morning person is bright-eyed and bushytailed, while the night person is bleary-eyed and bushy-tongued. But, in the wee
hours, Missus Merry Morning has lapsed into deep hibernation on the couch and
is snoring so loudly, Mr. Night Owl can barely hear his infomercials.
Burning the collective candle at both ends can put a strain on any marriage,
and sadly, no amount of coffee can change a day person into a night person or
vice versa. The only way to save one of these unnatural unions is to concentrate
on the afternoon, the only quality time where nobody’s tired or cranky. So, I say
get together for a romantic candlelight lunch, slap on that song “Afternoon
Delight” and let your biorhythms do the rest.
DVD or not DVD
I picked up one of those DVD players on sale a few weeks ago
and the picture quality is amazing − there are nose hairs out there I’d
never seen before. Now, they make a big deal out of the “interactive
menus”, but I was working under the impression that all menus were
interactive, like when you go into a restaurant and point to where it
says “steak”, it shows up a little later and then you eat it. Now that’s
interactive.
Okay, the steak may come with things I don’t want, like
vegetables, but so does the DVD. Like, say, the outtakes. These are
scenes of guys who make upwards of the gross national product of
Malaysia messing up their lines. When I’m getting paid to do a job, I don’t
videotape myself making mistakes and then charge people to watch.
Then there’s the one I really can’t figure out: the deleted scenes. We all
know these things were cut out for a reason. I don’t really need to see
the Godfather slow-dancing with a lawn jockey, even if it does help
explain the whole horse head thing. I’ll tell you the kind of extras
I’d like to see − good acting, better stories and more movies where
the plot revolves around a riding mower.
Target practice
When it comes to advertising, middle-aged men are becoming
a larger and larger target, both individually and as a group. When
you see any of the following features, you can be sure the products
are aimed at guys like us:
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Just last week I was in the
drugstore picking up some deodorant.
You know the kind: strong enough for
a man and made for one, too. All of a
sudden, this mannequin in a lab coat
comes to life from behind the makeup
counter and says to me, “Excuse me
sir, but would you like to try a sample
of Adonis, a new skin treatment
specifically formulated to meet a
man’s unique moisture needs?” I’m
like, “Miss, you have no idea what
my unique moisture needs are.”
Long story short, I end up
dropping 35 bucks on a shot-glasssize bottle of margarine-colored goo
and feeling like a world-class chump.
On my way out, I look back and see
another guy with a desperate look in
his eye getting the same pitch and
reaching for his wallet.
Why are we falling for this stuff?
Just so that when we’re 90 people
will say, “Gee, you don’t look a day
over 85!” Maybe, but I’ll tell you
what. The goo really works! Now
my storm door hinges squeak with a
youthful confidence they never had
before.
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ONE MAN’S
KITCHEN
Capture the flavour of summer
VINCE PUCCI
At last summer is upon us. It’s time to get
out of the kitchen, dust off the barbeque
and do some outdoor cooking.
There is nothing that says or captures the
feelings of summer better than the much-loved
smoky flavour of barbecued foods cooked on a
grill.
What some people don’t realize is that there
is a difference between grilling and barbecuing.
Barbecuing (ribs, pork shoulder or brisket)
means low heat and long, slow cooking. The
low temperature and length of time the meat is
cooked allows the food to soak up the smoke and
flavours, and to become very tender and moist.
Grilling (burgers, hot dogs, steak and
seafood) is what most people are familiar with.
It’s the method of cooking food hot and fast.
Cooking outside your house is a longestablished summer tradition, much loved and
enjoyed in Canada
and the U.S.,
from campfires to
outside fireplaces
and barbeques.
Gathering friends
and family in the
backyard for a
relaxed afternoon
of conversation
and good food is
one of the highlights of summer,.
And grilled food just tastes better than
traditionally-cooked foods. The hot grill provides
that savory grill taste we all know and love.
If you love to cook outdoors, you don’t
have to be a professional chef to create mouthwatering meals. Everyone loves grilling, even
hesitant cooks. It doesn’t take prior experience
to become a competent back yard chef. Starting
with the basics of grilling burgers or hot dogs,
one can learn while building up a repertoire of
more complex dishes. All you really need are
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some great recipes, barbecue tips and techniques.
Raised as a child on a Mediterranean diet,
I am not a meat-and-potato kind of guy, but I
do love and enjoy a nice juicy steak cooked on
the barbecue. One of my favorite recipes for
barbecue steak is Sliced New York Sirloin,
topped with Blue or Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce.
Heat your grill to medium heat.
Season your steak with salt and pepper.
Cook for 6 minutes on each side for mediumrare.
If you prefer medium, cook for 8 to 10 minutes
per side.
Remove steak from heat. Cover and let rest for 5
minutes before slicing.
Trim excess fat.
Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, and transfer to a
plate or platter.
Ladle on the Gorgonzola or Blue Cheese Cream
Sauce.
Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 shallot, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 pound of Gorgonzola Cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat a medium saucepan and add butter to melt.
Sauté shallots and mushrooms until tender.
Add heavy cream and let reduce by half. Turn
heat to low, add the Gorgonzola
and stir until it melts.
For wine pairing with this recipe, I would
recommend a medium bodied red wine which
has rich and spicy flavors. (Malbec wines, Syrah
wines and Barbera wines).
Buon Appetito!
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is a euphemism for “We will
use various strange electronic
instruments, many of them with
pointy points, before we apply
ointments which may burn off your
skin.” Um, sure.
The list of available procedures
did nothing to further the attraction:
• Microdermabrasion − See
also “Removal of all skin with
sandpaper”
• Thermage − Microdermabrasion in
a sauna?
• ProFractional − Isn’t
AmateurFractional cheaper?
• Hyperhydrosis − I’d prefer my
hydroses not be too hyper. Or is this
code for waterboarding?
Seems to me like a lot of painful
trouble just to look or feel younger.
Another idea. Men, what do you
think of massage? Exactly. Your first
thought is unclean. But your second
thought is...well...it’s just as unclean.
I once suffered a hamstring pull
while doing sprint work training
for a marathon. This falls directly
under the category of stupid
activities for anyone over 50. I
went to a physiotherapist who was
recommended by fellow runners.
They swore by the young woman’s
skills in massaging me back to form,
such as it was. A massage by a young
woman. Sure. I’m game.
It was supposed to make me feel
good. If not good, perhaps nearly
okay. What I didn’t know was that
she was a specialist in A.R.T., which
sounds soft and artsy on the phone,
as if she’ll paint still lifes on my
muscles.
In fact, A.R.T. is Active Release
Therapy, a form of massage whose
roots go back to Spanish Inquisition
torturers. The masseuse digs fingers
into your joints − fancifully called
muscle insertion points − and keeps
pressing til totally unrelated body
parts, like your jaw, spring open and
you emit sounds that resemble an
elephant’s mating call.
This isn’t pain so much as a
sharp stabbing sensation, sort of like
someone with the strength of Hulk
Hogan has jabbed a javelin into your
joints, then turns and twists it for fun.
Yes, she was good at it. Yes,
it hurt. Yes, it helped. Yes, I felt
better. No, I didn’t look better. Did I
mention it hurt?
Probably feeling or looking better
through artificial means will have to
wait.
But for the sake of one’s selfesteem, perhaps it’s best to just go
out at night.
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Danny Heatley to the Kanata
Sports Club without the team’s
approval. I explained that Chris
Phillips did it for me as a friend.
I was told that I could not book a
player unless I went through their
PR department.
Well, that lasted about three
weeks. I decided to bypass the
head office and talk to the players
myself. That was about 10 years
ago. I finally realized that the
players had a great time at the
club, could talk freely and feel at
home with their fans. I haven’t
had a problem since.
I have to say that the Ottawa
media have been outstanding with
me and the club over the years.
In the early days of the Sens,
we had Dean Brown, Gord
Wison and Bruce Garrioch from
the Ottawa Sun. It was a blast
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listening to some of their hilarious
stories from covering the team on
the road.
The Hotseat also played host
to the likes of Dave Schrieber,
Don Brennan, Garry Galley ,
Jason York, Todd White, Sean
Simpson, Shean Donavan,Wayne
Scanlan, Mike Eastwood, Steve
Warne and Murray Wilson. Some
of those former NHLers told the
most fantastic stories.
Another Friday that brings
back a great memory is when
Pierre McGuire joined us just
before the trade deadline of 2012.
During that hour of non-stop
stories, Pierre got a text message
that announced a huge trade deal
with the Boston Bruins. (And to
think we broke that story at the
Kanata Sports Club Hotseat!)
Other folks who had a great
impact on our sessions were
people like Jacques Martin, the
former Senators coach, the late
Rogers Nielson, and Senator
founders Randy Sexton, Cyril
Leader and Bruce Firestone.
Another fixture over the years
at the Kanata Sports Club has
been Kanata resident Emmett
O’Donnell, whose son, Sean,
played for the Kanata Lasers and
went on to play a number of years
in the NHL. He decided to retire
just this year.
Sean was a member of the
2007 Stanley Cup-winning
Anaheim Ducks, who beat out our
Ottawa Senators to win. Sean had
a chance to have the Stanley Cup
for his few days. It was at Kanata
Sports Club that he wanted to
show it off.
Through the family, I was
asked if there was something we
could do with the cup to make
some money for my charity
of choice, the Make A Wish
Foundation. Not only did we do a
summer Hotseat with Sean − we
also had fans come and get their
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TRUE BREW
Raising
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more than just a pint glass
The Ottawa area beer scene has a
200-year-old rich tradition of satisfying
the thirst of its inhabitants. But 10 years
ago it was a quiet place to be, with very
little brewing activity.
Over the last half-dozen years
brewing has seen a spectacular resurgence
and continues to grow at an incredible
pace, much to the delight of hard-working
beer lovers in the National Capital Region
and the Ottawa Valley.
Kichesippi Brewing puts some
fun back into fundraising
Just over three years ago Kichesippi
Brewing (“the beer that’s hard to spell
and easy to drink”) took up residency at
the old Heritage Brewery facility with a
simple mission of brewing
unique local beers that
would reflect the great
character of our area −
made in our region for our
region.
Despite extensive
growth and greatlydeserved success, brewery
owner and founder
Paul Meek has kept
this a family affair with
wife Kelly and teenage
son Alexander, who
is involved wherever
possible.
Alex designed the
distinctive “K-Beer”
logo and will have
his hands full on the
research, development
and marketing side of the
brewery’s new Harvey &
Vern’s Olde Fashioned
Soda line (with natural
cane sugar).
Last summer Kelly’s
brother became
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the namesake of “Uncle Mark’s
Hopfenweisse” in honour of his 50th
birthday.
Regionally inspired references
continue to appear as Ottawa-loving
history buff Paul derived the brewery’s
name from the Native Algonquin term
(meaning “Great River”, the original
name for the Ottawa River).
He has paid tribute to things that are
distinctly local with the award-winning
1855 Dark Ale. The name is in reference
to the year Ottawa was incorporated as a
city.
Logger Porter pays homage to the
legendary log drivers and lumberjacks of
old; and Wuchak Black IPA is named
for the pesky and playful groundhogs
who seem to flourish in our local terrain.
(“Wuchak” is an Algonquin term for
groundhog.)
Another way Kichesippi has been
able to pay tribute to the local area is
through fundraising, and using a cause
that is really close to home.
Paul’s son, Alex, and my daughter,
Tegan, both have Type 1 Diabetes − a
chronic condition that could become
debilitating or even fatal. Thanks in
large part to the continuing work of
organizations like the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation, they are able to
live happy, healthy and productive lives.
Kichesippi has put its support behind this
organization with a pledge to donate 50
cents from the purchase of each Growler
(1.4 L. bottle) of their beer.
Last year alone more than 10,000
Growlers sold, and that number is
expected to be exceeded this year. It’s
fundraising with great value and the
opportunity to make a difference. Thank
you, Kichesippi.
The Kichesippi Brewery is located
at 866 Campbell Avenue in Ottawa.
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Growlers of their flagship Natural
Blonde and 1855 as well as seasonal
offerings are available there, and
donations are always accepted.( www.
kbeer.ca)
MEGA
CREDITS
Big Rig collaborates with
the Ride for Dad
Not even a year old, and the
popular local brewpub that proudly
bears the nickname of popular Ottawa
Senators Defenseman Chris Phillips,
a.k.a. “Big Rig”, has stepped up to
support the local community and this
year’s local Ride for Dad Prostate
Cancer Research and Awareness
Initiative.
Big Rig’s Brew Master Lon
Ladell has created this year’s version
of Big Iron Arse Ale. It’s a special
private-label, limited-run custom
brew presented in 1,000 collectable
commemorative growlers. Proceeds
from the sale of the beer will go
towards the Ride for Dad event. I think
this collaboration is a great fit and hope
its partnership will grow for years to
come.
Big Rig Iron Arse Ale (5% ABV)
pours a pale light copper with two
fingers of tan foam head, releasing light
floral hop and sweet grassy-fruity-malt
aromas.
The flavours of slightly-sweet
lemon, with soft green apple, caramel
and bready malt are pleasing to the
palate. This light-bodied and mildlycarbonated brew is refreshing.
This beer is great for relaxing on
the patio or as a quenching reward
after yard work. Simple summer
food pairings would include lighter
barbecued fare such as chicken, cedarplanked salmon, burgers, dogs and
mild sausages as well as fresh baked
pretzels. Bon appetit!
Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery is
located at 2750 Iris Road in Ottawa.
This limited release growler and beer is
only available there. (www.bigrigbrew.
com )
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Ontario Craft Beer Week, June 16 −
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province- wide celebration boasts more
than 150 events of all shapes and sizes.
The celebration showcases the diverse
and outstanding local brewers of our
great province. Check their website for
a listing of events near you at www.
ocbweek.ca.
National Capital Craft Beer Week,
Aug. 10 −18: In its second year, enjoy
a week-long showcase of the best of
local, regional and Ontario brewing
and artisanal foods that promises to
be bigger and better than ever. Look
for a series of events across the region
culminating in a two day festival on
the grounds of Ottawa’s City Hall.
For more info, check out www.
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mouth of the place where Stevens Creek empties into
a small branch of the Rideau River near the Village of
Kars.
We tried a similar spot where a small creek runs into
the Rideau River at “Little Chesterville”, just south of
Osgoode. Even though I have seen many of the locals
fishing these same locations from shore, we didn’t see a
mud pout all afternoon. We were, however, successful
at catching about 200 yellow perch. Leland had lots of
fun (at the expense of his father and grandfather) baiting
worms and removing the fish from his hook.
The lesson to be learned is that you are more likely
to be successful at catching mud pout later in the day
when the perch and crappies are at rest. When you’re
fishing late in the evening you will need an adequate
source of light to enable you to re-tie hooks. For some
reason these fish are very proficient at swallowing almost
everything that is presented to them. Or, as they say:
“hook, line and sinker”.
Generally, mud pout will not exceed two pounds.
In fact, here in the Ottawa area along the shores of the
Rideau River, they mainly range in the one-pound-plus
weight class.
The technique used to fillet these fish is somewhat
different from the way you would fillet a walleye, pike
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or trout. Rather than going into the details here, there are a
couple of very good YouTube instructional videos that you
can examine if you do a Google search: “How to clean
barbotte”.
There’s still time to get out and catch a few mud pout
before the summer sun warms up the river waters beyond
the ideal temperature.
Once you try eating them, just as my family and I
do, you too will wait in anticipation each spring. There is
nothing more enjoyable than smelling and tasting a few
freshly caught barbotte fillets that have been dipped into
some egg yolks, dragged through a little batter mix, and
then quickly cooked on an iron skillet to a golden brown
colour. Bon appétit!
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BOOK REVIEW
BILL MACPHERSON
The Rum Diary
Hunter S. Thompson
(Simon & Schuster)
“The vile swine are closing in,
crazed bastards wanting to brutalize
and pummel me mercilessly,
intent on savagely beating me into
unconsciousness if I don’t produce
the goods…”
Actually, that would be my
publisher (just kidding, boss!) You
get the gist, though. This is the
late, great Gonzo we are talking
about here, the legendary Hunter
S. Thompson’s long supressed first
novel. It’s a fine read – booze-soaked,
adrenaline-stoked and revived from
the “bury it for a long time” wishes of
the author.
His first novel shows tantalizing
glimpses of the avenging angel
persona Thompson would become
in classics like Fear and Loathing in
Las Vegas, Fear and Loathing on the
Campaign Trail and the wonderfully
titled Generation of Swine. That he
gained initial public raves by hanging
with, writing about and ultimately
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getting savagely stomped by the
Hell’s Angels seems almost an aside
− sort of a rite of passage necessary to
establishing his credo on the way to
creating his rabid cult following and
exalted status. He sure could write,
and lived what he wrote.
Eventually, though, his decadent
lifestyle caught up with him. In
December, 2005, fading as a writer
and beset by health woes from a
lifetime of hard living, Thompson put
one of his many firearms (the guy was
a gun freak) to his temple and pulled
the trigger. A bravura writer, he went
out in a fitting manner − literally with
a bang. His instructions to have his
ashes shot into the Colorado sky from
a cannon were adhered to by his many
close friends including Johnny Depp,
who stars in the recent movie version
of this Puerto Rico-set novel.
Written in the first person, The
Rum Diary is the tale of a loose-atthe-skids, 30-something journalist
named Paul Kemp. It’s Thompson
without a doubt, cutting his alcoholhoned teeth in the seedy, open-forbusiness development of sleepy San
Juan in the late 1950s.
The novel is relatively
straightforward in its telling of
Thompson’s (Kemp’s) time in Puerto
Rico. There are flaws − like any first
novel has − and not a hell of a lot of
plot, but it is a fascinating glimpse
into Caribbean life pre-development.
Even more importantly, the novel
hints at the in-your-face, part-of-thestory style that would become Gonzo
journalism.
Kemp is newly arrived in the
city to work for a fading English
daily. Quickly sizing up the ennui
and general craziness of the paper,
he settles into the lifestyle (a boozesoaked one; he and his newspaper
cronies seem to exist almost solely
on copious amounts of rum, beer and
the occasional round of burgers at the
seedy watering hole called Al’s that
opens the story) of little work and
much drinking.
Thompson, living the life thinly
disguised as Paul Kemp, gets to
know and expand on the privileges
and pitfalls of the ex-pat lifestyle. He
paints an alcohol-infused picture that
is not the nirvana one might expect.
Instead, it’s one where the natives
are mostly sullen and resentful at
best and violent at worst, knowing
the Americanization of their island is
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inevitably going to benefit the wealthy
few and change their lives little. Their
motivation is to do the opposite of
Kemp − to get off the island and away
to New York.
It’s a picture of seediness and
shabbiness, apparent despite the
beauty of the Caribbean setting, and
Thompson captures the contradictions
well. His compatriots − including the
naïve, tantalizing Chenault, who gets
caught up in the madness of carnival,
her fired boyfriend Yeamon and the
world-weary photographer Salas −
are for the most part disillusioned,
discouraged and seeking ways out.
The booze, the energy-sapping sun
and the pervading lack of motivation
all make it difficult to do so.
As we know, Thompson
ultimately did get away and went on
to reshape the writing genre.
In The Rum Diary, we get a
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genius he was about to unleash on
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OUTDOORS GUY
JEFF MORRISON
It’s SUMMER!
Get outdoors and
relax
Sure, summer can be quiet, but avid
hunters and fishermen still have a lot more
on the go than you might think. Do yourself
a favour. Get out there and enjoy some of
the year’s more pleasant weather while it’s
here, because before you know it the snow
will be flying.
Enjoying the outdoors under favourable
skies and warm weather may not compare to
the excitement of fall, but it sure is relaxing.
My daughters and I spend copious
hours casting for northern pike at our trailer
in Cobden, and this August I have a trip
planned for Boston bluefish off the New
England coast.
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Say cheese!
Late spring and early summer are some of
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the busiest times of the year in the wild, and
trail camera fanatics like me are basking in
the glow of some hot trailcam action!
The most important thing to consider
when getting into trail cameras for the
first time is location. Modern cameras
are sophisticated with some terrific new
technological features, but if they are set
up in a bad location, all those great features
simply go to waste.
Understanding “edge effect” and how it
dictates wildlife activity will go a long way
in finding the best spot for your new wildlife
surveillance device.
Locations where a farm field meets a
hardwood forest, or a meandering trail with
meadow on one side and bush on the other,
are ideal spots to set up a unit. Any type of
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natural bottle necks – for instance,
a small piece of forest running
between a river and lake − is also a
great place to put a camera up.
Keep in mind that, depending
on what game you’d like to capture
on film, unless you are baiting or
using lure to attract them, you’ll
need to find a site where they travel
regularly to increase image count
− which is, ultimately, what all
trailcamers are after.
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Bring family and friends
fishing this summer
National Fishing Week runs from
July 6−14 this year and is great
opportunity to introduce new
anglers to the popular recreational
activity we call sport fishing.
All seasoned anglers have a
responsibility to offer those new to
the sport a chance to cast a line and
discover the thrill of fishing. Recent
statistics indicate that interest in
recreational angling has, sadly,
waned in Ontario and Quebec over
the years, so let’s turn that around
and get out with family and friends
this year. For more information on
NFW activities check out: http://
nationalfishingweek.com/
For the serious money angler,
the Lefaivre Lions Club is holding
its annual Ottawa River Open Bass
Tournament June 22. Since each
team’s start number is determined
by when they sign-up, the first
participants registered and paid will
be first on the water. Registration
is $200 per boat (team of 2) plus
$20 each for the lunker pool. The
Lefaivre event has been running
since 1991 with thousands of
dollars in prize money each year.
Many teams are already registered,
so don’t delay in sending in your
registration. For more information:
http://www.en.lefaivrelions.com/
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Remember your eyes
Summer is not only a great for
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DELMER & CECIL
DELMER AND CECIL
Playing games with the GAME WARDEN
Ah! Summer’s just around the corner. It’s
time to cast a line and look forward to hunting
season.
Cecil here. One of the lads I know went
trout fishing recently, and because he’s always
been two tomatoes short of a thick sauce, he
decided not to use a rod and reel like the rest of
us. Instead he used the hard-to-find “Pineapple
Lure”.
He somehow got a hold of a couple and
figured all he had to do was row out into the
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lake, pull the pin on the pineapple lure and drop
it over the side. So he did.
The pineapple lure went off and blew the
bottom out of the boat. He had to dogpaddle
back to shore, where the game warden was
waiting. He’d watched the whole thing.
Unknown to him, apparently trout don’t float.
They just sink to the bottom. He lost his truck
and paid a dandy fine. Just another great fishing
trip!
In many areas the game warden is looked
on as the enemy and country lads are always
trying to come up with schemes to get around
him. Darryl MacGibbon, Ross Pilon, Bruce
Murray and Barry Saunders came up with a
beaut of a plan for hunting season.
All four chipped in and bought one hunting
license. They went out on crown land and shot
a nice buck and a big doe and hung them up
ready for skinning, when who walked out of the
bush but the new game warden.
Immediately Darryl started running down
the road as fast as he could. The game warden
yelled STOP! and took off after him.
Well, Darryl was on the track team at
school and was still in pretty good shape. He
ran for about a mile, and when the game warden
caught up, Darryl was sitting on a stump and
smoking a cigar.
The game warden said, okay, I caught ya,
where’s your license, at which point Darryl
handed it over.
When the two returned to spot where it all
started, the guys were gone and so were the
deer. Darryl explained that he just came upon
them and was admiring their deer and he didn’t
know them at all. He said he started running
′cause the warden looked like his girlfriend’s
brother and he owed him money. Cased closed.
My favourite game warden story was told
by Larry Johnston, who shot a nice 10-point
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buck way back in the bush, and, sure
enough who popped up but the game
warden.
“Let’s see your licence,” said the
warden.
Larry started fumbling through
his pockets, mumbling: “It’s here
somewhere. I know I’ve got one.”
After five minutes of fumbling
the warden was fed up.
“Okay, I’m gonna have to charge
you with illegally hunting without
a licence,” he said. He grabbed the
antlers. “Give me a hand carrying
the evidence out to the road.”
“I’m not gonna help you,” said
Larry. “You’re on your own.”
The game warden swore and
started dragging the deer through
the bush. Larry walked behind,
whistling and singing George Jones
songs.
After an hour they got to the
road and the game warden looked
like something the puppy coughed
up. He was covered in sweat and dirt
and not in a good mood at all.
Larry reached into his jacket
pocket.
“Oh!” he said, “Here’s my
license! Fancy that. I had it all the
time! But thanks for carrying my
deer. You’ve been a big help, officer.
Well, be seein’ ya!”
Have fun this summer and
remember: Fish aren’t stupid. You’ve
never heard of fish going peopleing,
have ya?
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scene, but with room for only about
65 people, it was time to look for
a new location. Luckily this was
around the time the National Capital
Commission was buying up and
restoring properties along Sussex
Drive.
The site chosen for the new Le
Hibou was 521 Sussex, about three
blocks down from Rideau Street right
on the edge of the market. It was the
perfect location, both aesthetically
and practically.
The move doubled Le Hibou’s
capacity. The new room was bright,
the ceilings high and the worst seat
in the house was only about 20 feet
from the stage. The sound was better,
and despite the larger size of the
room, the intimate atmosphere was
still there.
For purists, the next five years
were the “Golden Era” for Le Hibou.
We had Canadian legends like Joni
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Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot and
Buffy Sainte-Marie, international
stars like Jerry Jeff Walker, Sonny
Terry and Brownie McGee, James
Cotton, John Lee Hooker and
Odetta.
William Hawkins fondly
recalls the night Frank Zappa
and the Mothers of Invention
graced the stage. Sneezy Waters
remembers Jessie Colin Young and
the Youngbloods holding down a
two week residency at Hibou to
tighten up in advance of some big
American shows.
Friday nights at midnight
you could groove to Ottawa’s
first Blues band, The Heavenly
Blues, featuring Hawkins, Ted
Giroux, Bruce Cockburn and a
rotating roster of hot local players.
Cockburn, Sneezy Waters, David
Wiffen, Bill Stevenson, and later
on the MRQ and Heaven’s Radio,
were regulars. Sneezy, in fact, holds
the distinction of playing all three
versions of Le Hibou, and being the
last performer to hit the stage in 1975.
He remembers Le Hibou’s closing
night as being “a really emotional
one, knowing it was the last time”.
When the lights went out that
night it brought the curtain down on
a music space that’s remembered
fondly by a generation of music
fans and musicians alike. Arthur
McGregor of the Ottawa Folklore
Centre remembers Le Hibou as “a
starting point for a huge number of
local performers. Getting to play on
the same stage as Joni Mitchell and
other legends was such an honour.”
Ironically, Arthur used the
upstairs space on Sussex to teach
guitar lessons, which led to the birth
of the Ottawa Folklore Centre on
Bank street. OFC is seen by many as
carrying on the spirit of Le Hibou,
and maintaining Ottawa’s reputation
as a true “Folk Town”.
You also get that same sense of
community, opportunity and love of
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music at Irene’s on Bank and at
the annual Ottawa Folk Festival,
where the folk clan gathers to
play, sing and let “the freak flags
fly”. At Irene’s, as with Le Hibou,
there are opportunities for young
musicians to share their original
music and be heard on a live
stage in front of people who will
actually listen and appreciate.
So how about that Hendrix/
Joni hookup? What actually
happened that night?
William Hawkins may be
the only one around who knows,
because he was Jimi’s chauffeur
that night. After his two shows at
the Capital theatre on March 19,
1968, Jimi jumped into William’s
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car with a bulky reel-to-reel tape
machine. It was off to catch rising
star Joni Mitchell at Le Hibou.
Jimi planted himself next to the
stage, tapes rolling. After the show
it was off to a party in Vanier, most
likely at the old Riverside Hotel. And
after that? Well, William has his own
theories, but since this is a familyoriented magazine, we’ll leave that
for another day.
That story is part of the magic
of Le Hibou. It was born out of a
love and respect for youth culture
and music, whether it be folk, blues,
bluegrass or rock. It was run, and
kept in business, by people who
shared those values. It was our little
piece of the Woodstock nation, and it
was our little piece of heaven.
Local writer/broadcaster Ken
Rockburn is currently working on a
definitive history of Le Hibou. He’s
on Facebook if you’d like to share
some memories.
You out there, Joni?
Serving “COLD” refreshments for 30 years!
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Rockin’ the Archives
Sharing the memories of Ottawa’s rock ‘n’ roll
By JIM HURCOMB
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Mention the word “archives” and it conjures
up images of Gandalf the Wizard leafing intently
through a stack of ancient, dust-covered books
bound in Orc-Skin in the deepest depths of some
spooky, mountaintop castle. There’s probably an
old caretaker there, too, with hunched shoulders, a
raven on his shoulder and a wart on this nose. He’s
working by candlelight in the corner.
Gladly, the reality doesn’t match the fantasy.
The new Ottawa Archives building in
Centrepointe, Nepean, is ultra modern, bustling with
activity, and not a raven in sight. They even fired
that old caretaker years ago.
You can say the Ottawa Archives “rocks” these
days, in more ways than one.
Beginning in October and running to December,
the Archives is presenting a new feature exhibit
called “Ottawa Rocks”. It’s a multi-media trip into
the Ottawa rock and roll scene from 1954 to 2000.
This exhibit is not what you’d expect from the
Archives. Previous exhibits have focused on what
some might call the “drier” side of Ottawa history,
including features on royal visits, the early years
of Bytown and the building of the Rideau Canal.
(I think I saw Gandalf at that one.) These shows
catered to hardcore history buffs but lacked broad,
public appeal. They did little to dispel the old image
of the sidewalks being rolled up at 5 o’clock in
boring old Ottawa.
But then came the “ah-hah!” moment. The
Archives put together an exhibit focussing on
hockey, and then the history of the CFL in Ottawa.
The result? More hips through the turnstiles, more
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smiles and double the attendance. To keep the pot
boiling, and to showcase the new building and
viewing gallery, Gallery 112, the City of Ottawa
Archives is working on “Ottawa Rocks”.
“Ottawa in and of itself is interesting, and there
are stories in Ottawa that need to be told,” says City
Archivist Paul Henry. “It’s our hope that having
an exhibition that’s a little bit fun and interesting
will bring non-traditional audiences, people who
have never been across the threshold of an archives
before, and that they will want to continue to come
to the archives to see what else we’re going to do.”
Henry and fellow archivist Glenn Charron are
sifting through the relevant bits and pieces already
in the Archives, and have found some amazing
items.
“We’ve got a scarf that was thrown by Elvis
into the crowd when he came in 1957, and we’ve
got a large collection of photographs from the
famed Andrews-Newton collection, which is one
of our largest photo collections at the archives. It
comes close to topping two million photos.”
That Elvis show, and those Andrews-Newton
photos, as regular Bounder readers recall from a few
issues back, captured an amazing time in western
culture. While Elvis shook his hips and the girls
swooned, the “establishment” fought back to make
this “evil” rock and roll go away and return things
to normal.
In the case of Elvis, his scheduled show in
Montreal was cancelled when the Roman Catholic
Church voiced objections, so we got two shows here
in Ottawa. According to Paul Henry’s research, “At
school the next day kids were asked whether they
had attended the concert, and when they said yes,
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they were expelled.”
The Andrews-Newton
photographs capture the surreal
backstage ambience, with Elvis
looking lost, sitting alone before the
show, and flirting with starry-eyed
fans afterwards. They also capture
the on-stage frenzy, Elvis-mania at
its peak, with The King in all his
glory. The collection includes photos
of other legends that graced Ottawa
stages in the earliest days of Rock
and Roll: stars like Johnny Cash,
Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis.
While the Elvis shows are an
obvious main focus of the “Ottawa
Rocks” exhibit, it’s not at the
expense of other milestones. We
have Bill Haley and the Comets,
the first Rock and Roll band to play
Ottawa; the rise of Ottawa stars like
Paul Anka and Alanis Morissette;
the infamous New Animals riot at
the Coliseum in 1968; Jimi Hendrix,
Cream and The Who at the Capital
Theatre; local bands rocking
Pineland, Le Hibou and other famous
nightspots.
There was the night a new Irish
band called U2 played Barrymore’s
on Bank Street. “Barrymore’s seated
about 400 people,” Paul told me,
“but 6,000 people claim to have been
there.”
And then there was punk and
alternative music, and the hundreds
of local bands who played church
basements, hole-in-the-wall clubs
and outdoor festivals. Some achieved
great success; most just left with a
box full of memories.
And it is those memories that are
the most important facet of “Ottawa
Rocks”. According to Henry:
“We’re asking Ottawa citizens
if they have artefacts of their own
that they want to bring in to either
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CAR CLUBS
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As spring fast approaches,
we all look to our garages and
begin the loving task of getting
our special cars in tiptop shape,
ready to enjoy another funfilled summer with fellow car
club members.
I travelled the highways of
Ottawa recently and ended up
in Iroquois, a lovely little town
along the St. Lawrence, where
I sat down with my good
friend, Henry Swank, and the
newly “reborn” Golden Gears
Car Club Inc.
A number of members
were there to greet me. We met
in Henry’s garage, surrounded
by cars and good chatter.
Since Golden Gears is a
“re-born” club, when did it
start?
One member, Robbie,
provided me with a brief
history.
“The Golden Gears began
in 1963 and ran up to 1969,”
he said. “It was all about
power and speed. The boys
would drag race in Toronto,
Desoronto, Napierville − pretty
much anywhere they could
find a good patch of asphalt. It
was all muscle cars, and this
brief life began and ended with
that era. It was fun, and the
memories live on in today’s car
club.”
Henry hosted a meeting in
February, 2012; and along with
“Chick” and a few of the guys,
they were able to attract 21
people to that first meeting.
The love of the hobby and
the enthusiasm of the members
have driven this club a long
way in a short time. They
structured the club along the
same lines as the Lions club.
They created by-laws and
came up with a constitution.
It’s all about working as a team
not as an individual; and the
structure in place allows them
to achieve amazing things in
short order.
The club welcomes
everyone who is a car or truck
fan. Another member, Stephan,
said they even welcome “the
mopar guys − just come out
and share the passion.”
This active group gets
together at monthly dinner
meetings to encourage couples
to come out. Sunday drives, a
Christmas party, barbecues and
picnics are the activities that
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keep them together having fun and
enjoying friendships.
The big event is the Sept. 15
car show, held at the Iroquois Locks
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live
entertainment provided by “Eddy
& the Stingrays”. Last year they
attracted more than 240 cars and
800 people. Here was the personal
touch: as people were leaving,
Golden Gears lined up on either
side of the road, dressed in their
Golden Gears apparel, waving
goodbye to everyone.
They love doing charity work
and have a close bond with the
community, from supporting
families in need to the fun food
drive called “Fill the Fargo”. They
exude a positive image, and you
could not ask for a classier bunch.
They provide Golden Gear apparel
such as hats, t-shirts, jackets and
name tags. I was completely taken
aback at how many things they have
accomplished in one short year.
They have grown to about 65
members. Slow and steady is
their approach as they look
into the future. Check out their
website: www.goldengears.ca. The
membership fee is $40 a person or
$60 a couple.
How do I sum up this
amazing car club? They have had
an immediate impact on their
community because they care
about their neighbours, and that
community spirit has been returned
by the town of Iroquois. Local
business support, great turnout to
their major event,
amazing cars and trucks and a
classy approach to everything they
do make this a must-join car club.
We are now entering the hot
days of summer with lots of car
club activities and opportunities to
meet new people, see cool cars and
trucks, and in the process help raise
money for a variety of charities in
the Ottawa Valley.
I wish you all a great summer.
Until next time, keep smiling and
see you in my rearview mirror.
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fishing; it’s a perfect time for testing
out new products. The polarized
sunglasses from Guideline Eyewear
I field-tested this spring were what I
would describe as, an “eye opening”
experience. I am a nut when it comes
to quality polarized eyewear as I
rely on it daily during my outdoor
excursions. I had, admittedly, never
heard of Guideline Eyewear before
they contacted me about a possible
review, but I’m sure glad they did.
I was able field-test two new
models: the Alpine and the Eclipse.
The Alpine model boasts tremendous
eye coverage, focusing on a range
of active pursuits requiring high
polarized protection.
Constructed from Grilamid BTR,
a 51 per cent bio-based polymer, they
are solid and form-fitting, offering
superb clarity. Even the deer in my
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The Eclipse model can truly be
called action eyewear. With dark
gun-metal accents combined with
rubber brow and nose pads, they will
be my mainstay during this summer’s
bluefish adventure. The silver mirror
lens is perfect for both medium
to bright sun conditions and cuts
glare big-time. Both models come
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Finding “Old Blackie”
Bruin enthusiasts take note that the
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until the end of June, at a time when
the big boars are out cruising. The
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despite adversity from this side
of the river. This gives sportsmen
a chance to hunt “Old Blackie”
with bugs in the air.
Regardless of where you
pursue Ursus America this spring,
a truly successful hunter must
always remember one important
detail. The black bear has perhaps
the keenest sense of smell of any
animal alive, so the use of cover
scent and stand location is very
important.
For a brochure of the
bear outfitters and hunting
opportunities across the river,
contact Tourism Quebec at: 1
(877) 266-5687.
Until next time, this is the
Outdoors Guy saying have a great
summer, and we’ll see you in the
fall!
Jeff Morrison is an awardwinning outdoor writer and
columnist with the Ottawa SUN.
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RYE
DAVIN
DE KERGOMMEAUX
In whisky, old is the new ‘
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Come with me on a journey of three
steps. We begin in a field of golden grain
swaying rhythmically in the breeze. This
is a classic Canadian farming image.
Step two follows the grain as it is
shipped to a distillery. Once inside, in
a third step, it ferments, is distilled and
ages.
In three short steps, grain has been
transformed into aqua vitae, the water
of life, here in one of the great whisky
nations in the world. Canadian whisky
makers have known about these steps for
centuries.
Agriculture was well established
in Ontario when settlers began clearing
ancient forests to convert them into
productive fields of grain. Aboriginal
peoples had already established farming
practices, growing many crops that were
well suited to the land, though unfamiliar
to settlers arriving from Europe.
One crop, maize, had been cultivated
for many millennia here in North
America. Planted along with beans and
squash in low heaps of soil, maize was
the third of “three sisters”.
Today, we know maize as corn.
When grown together, these sister plants
support each other as they mature with
an affinity for each other that only sisters
understand.
Although much Canadian whisky is
now made from corn, that wasn’t always
the case. “Small grains,” especially
wheat, dominated settlers’ fields, and
these were used to make whisky.
Those early settlers grew small
grains for a simple reason: Tradition.
They preferred crops that were familiar,
planting seeds they had brought with
them from their homelands.
Although the aboriginal population
saw corn as valuable food, that’s not
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how farmers saw it. They considered
European grains more productive and
those early farmers began, first by
growing rye grain because it thrived in
poorly cultivated or recently broken soil.
Rye grew tall and was easy to harvest by
hand.
As soon as rough land became tilled
fields, farmers would switch from rye to
wheat. Wheat meant flour and familiar
“old-country” bread-making. Most
importantly for this story, the high starch
content of the wheat meant it was easily
fermented into beer and distilled into
whisky.
Joshua Booth was one of those
early farmers. He was a miller and a
politician and he lived at Lot No. 40
near Millhaven, Ontario. He also made
whisky.
Seven generations later, his greatgreat-great-great grandnephew, D.
Michael Booth — a Hiram Walker
distiller — revived this family tradition
with a whisky he aptly named Lot No.
40.
Strictly speaking, Booth (the
Younger) did not follow a family recipe
that had been passed down through
the generations. In Booth Senior’s day,
whisky was made from whatever grain
was leftover after milling for flour, and
that changed from harvest to harvest.
Instead Booth (the Younger) looked
back over Millhaven’s farming history
and re-created an all-rye whisky, one
that now plays its part in what is called
today’s rye renaissance. Earlier this
year, Whisky Advocate named it the best
Canadian whisky of 2012. Unlike much
of Canadian whisky today, Lot No. 40
contains no corn or wheat, but is made
entirely from rye – 90% rye grain and
10% rye malt.
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Rye is a misunderstood whisky
grain and although it is incredibly
easy to grow, it is difficult to distill.
It contains little starch and produces
small amounts of alcohol. It is rich in
proteins, and very, very sticky to work
with. But it is bursting with flavour, as
anyone who has ever tasted rye bread
will tell you. Since it contains little
gluten, rye flour is typically mixed
with wheat flour when making bread.
Perhaps this is where Canadian
distillers got the idea to add a small
amount of spicy rye to wheat whisky
to boost its flavour. The resulting
whisky packed more flavour than
common wheat whisky and became an
immediate favourite. Customers began
asking for “rye” – wheat whisky
with a small amount of rye grain
added. Eventually, “rye” became the
Canadian word for whisky.
Today, new micro-distilleries are
springing up across Canada, many
hoping to revive the “tradition” of
all-rye Canadian whisky. But it’s a
tradition that was very short lived.
Back then, once they had a good
supply of wheat, distillers stopped
using rye, except in small amounts as
flavouring.
Still, Mike Booth (the Younger),
a distiller with years of experience
behind him, chose rye, the first grain
grown on newly cultivated land, to
re-create the whisky his ancestors
enjoyed. Distilled in the very unmicro, 12,000-litre copper pot still
at Hiram Walker distillery, it is a
stunning success.
Rye spirits can be very spicy as
you might expect, exuding sweet
floral tones found in no other spirit.
As hard as slate and as hot as chili
peppers, a little rye spirit goes a long
way. It is simply lovely stuff in the
hands of a master distiller and D.
Michael Booth is a master distiller.
Lot No. 40 is one of the best examples
of all-rye whisky available today.
If you try it: On the nose you’ll
first sense Christmas candy, dark
fruits, sour rye bread, and hints of
pickles, in a wagon load of dry hay.
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What’s Been Happening
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1. The Cruise nights are in full swing and Bounder plans
to hit them all at least once this summer. This shot was
taken at the opening night of the Kanata Cruise Night.
2. Another sold-out night at the Annual Ducks Unlimited
Banquet and Auction in Arnprior. As usual, I spent way
too much money, but hey… it’s for a good cause.
3. It was a great crowd that visited the Valley Sportsman
Show this year in Carp. There were lots of deals. This
should be a must-visit if you are looking for hunting
and fishing stuff.
4. Wanda Clarke and company did a great job of
organizing a fundraiser for the Make A Wish
Foundation. A sold-out crowd gathered at Irish Hills
Golf and Country Club to hear live entertainment by
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Mick Armitage and Gail Gavin. Mark Papousek was
the MC.
5. Throw in a couple of Batmobiles and a hundred Classic
cars and you’re at the first Ottawa Classic and Custom
Car Show at the Earnst and Young Centre. I suspect
this will become an annual event.
6. Bounder hauled our Event Trailer out to Brian’s 8th
Annual Show and Shine, which raised more than
$5,000 to support the Motorcycle Ride For Dad.
7. DAWG FM and Class Axe Guitars were getting geared
up for the Annual Calabogie Blues and Ribfest and
the first ever Calabogie Country Music Festival with a
gathering at Calabogie Peaks Resort and Conference
Centre. The ribs were excellent − and the bike ride
was great.
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WHISKEY
give to the Archives or loan to
us for purposes of the exhibit.
We’re really looking for those
personal connections: things
like local bands that began in
Ottawa and went elsewhere to
become far more famous, or the
bands that were here and stayed
here and made their entire
careers here.”
So the call is out to
Ottawa Rock fans to share the
memories.
If you have something to bring to Paul’s and Glenn’s
attention − posters, tickets, photos or just recollections, you
can call 613-580-2857, e-mail [email protected], or visit
the City of Ottawa on Facebook and click through to the
Ottawa Archives.
“Ottawa Rocks” is a long-overdue tribute to the talent
of Ottawa musicians and the great musical moments that are
forever etched in our memories.
Sweet, fruity acetone soars into muddy earth tones.
Roasted rye surges forward bringing with it waves of
bitter rye bread and gorgeous farmy aromas.
When savoured, Lot 40 starts out with hot cinnamon
hearts, cloves and sizzling ginger, then searing pepper,
sweet and sour sauce and delicately bitter rye bread. The
peppery warmth sets your lips and tongue afire as rich
dark fruit flavours return. Tart grapefruit, hints of oak,
bitter citrus pith and sweet mandarins bring it to a long
and lingering finish that finally washes away on a tsunami
of sour rye bread. Wonderful.
Joshua Booth, you never met your seven-generationsremoved nephew, but you can certainly be proud of him
and Lot No. 40, the whisky he created in your memory.
The exhibit runs from mid-October to December in Gallery
112 of the new City of Ottawa Archives, James Bartleman
Centre, 100 Tallwood Dr. at the corner of Woodroffe.
Davin de Kergommeaux is the author of the awardwinning book Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert
published in May 2012 by McClelland and Stewart.
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So we went looking for our next garage
to feature, and sure enough, Al Gauvin,
owner of Garage Guyz, suggested a recent
job he had done for one of his clients.
Well, off Todd Langille and I went to
check it out. Todd Langille is Bounder’s
photographer.
We met Larry Naciuk, who was
tinkering in his garage and knew this was
worthy of a featured article. The inside was
immaculate, with a beautiful floor and steel
trim.
The back wall was lined with Hayley
cabinets. Even the stairs to the inside of
Larry’s home were fabricated steel.
Larry has lived in his home for three
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Thanks, Larry. See you at the
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Back to the track
2014 Camaro Z/28
returns!
By ART STEVENS
Car enthusiasts world-wide were
pleasantly surprised in April when Chevrolet
unexpectedly introduced the Camaro Z/28
for the 2014 model year at the New York
City Auto Show.
The Z/28 was first introduced in 1967
to compete in the Sports Car Club of
American’s Trans-Am 2 class. Originally
designed for road racing, the 2014 Z/28
continues the same lineage. The list of design
and technological innovations for the Z/28 is
longer than this article will allow.
Here a just a few of the many highlights:
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Powertrain
While there are many powerful engines
currently in the Camaro line-up, Chevrolet
chose to power the 2014 Z/28 with a handassemble LS7 (7 litre – 427 cu. inch) engine,
providing an unconfirmed 500+ horsepower
rating, making this engine the most-powerful
normally aspirated regular production small
block V8. Chevrolet advises that the engine
achieves a 7,000 rpm redline due to the
highest quality parts and precision assembly.
Their use of lightweight components such
as titanium intake valves and connecting
rods with a forged-steel crankshaft make
for an incredibly strong engine. A standard
10.5 quart, dry-sump oiling system delivers
pressurized oil from an external reservoir so
vital components are lubricated under high-g
driving. Another liquid-to-liquid system
is used to cool the transmission and the
differential.
The six speed TREMEC TR6060
manual gearbox with a 5.1:1-ratio shortthrow shifter with a tire melting 3.91:1 finaldrive ratio is the only available transmission.
Automatic transmission cannot be ordered.
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The rear wheels get the power
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differential features a helical gear set
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The gear set continuously adjusts
torque bias to allow Z/28 drivers to
apply more power to get through
corners faster. The differential
coupled with the Performance
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2014 Camaro Z/28 design of
the exterior takes its styling cues
from the original legend while
incorporating today’s design and
technology elements. The ‘Z’s racing
pedigree provided styling influences
that make the 2014 Z/28 trackready with aerodynamic treatments
designed to produce downforce
— specifically at track speeds.
Camaro designers have created a
large splitter, which connects to an
underbody panel to reduce lift. Front
and rear wheel fender flares and
extended rocker panels contribute
to aerodynamic stability. Z/28 also
has an aggressive rear spoiler and
functional diffuser to complete
the fully integrated aerodynamic
package.
Interior
The 2014 Z/28 is equipped with
all-new driver and front passenger
racing seats designed by RECARO.
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bridge overlooking the river, but we didn’t get there this
time. We deviated onto the Old Kingston Road, just
because it was there, and what a ride that turned out to be!
I thought, now THIS is the road that all we backroaders
are searching for, with its twists and turns, hills and
valleys − all in a leafy tunnel of trees (and smooth
pavement to boot).
We ended up back onto the highway east of Portland,
and so kept going west. Then we strayed off Hwy 15 at
Crosby (a.k.a. Hwy 42) heading toward Newboro.
On the way we stopped at Old World Country
Antiques to look at their vintage stuff. They also have
gardens and chickens. I don’t know anything about
chickens, but I was learning some great stuff when my
friend dragged me away again with that persistent “We
gotta get going”.
I love the view of Westport when you sweep around
a giant curve overlooking the lake. I was anticipating
a visit to the bakery, but we never got there. After that
great ride down the Old Kingston Road, the Perth Road
(a.k.a. Hwy10) just reached out and grabbed us for a great
meander down to Bedford Mills.
The view of the old mill from the bridge is so
spectacular that we just had to pull off and investigate,
and guess what we found? Yes! A storybook old white
church, Buttermilk Falls and the grist mill − and also an
old Indian motorcycle and a 1940s Ford V8 truck, both of
which were obviously still in working condition.
Wow. These folks appear to have it all: a piece of
heaven and great toys to play with. It makes you smile and
feel happy for them.
Back on the road again, and just past Buck Lake (I
wonder what the fishing is like!) we found the Opinicon
Rd. Again we lucked in on a great touring road, a real
rollercoaster ride through the smell of the pines, fresh air
and the sound of the tarmac.
This quest brought us back to Chaffeys Lock, another
storybook destination, in the shade of the old Opinicon
Resort Hotel. All too soon we were back on Hwy 15 and
home.
This was a classic back-roads tour. We found a great
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The seat bolsters are aggressive in design to ensure both
passenger and driver remain firmly planted, even in highenergy driving situations. (The Z/28 is capable of 1.05 g
in cornering acceleration and 1.5 g in deceleration. It’s
important to “stay seated” during the performance!)
A flat-bottom steering wheel opens provides leg room
when entering and exiting the driver’s seat, as well as
provides room for quicker heel/toe shifting. A short-throw
shifter allows for rapid, confident shifting.
Chassis
The 2014 Camaro Z/28 is equipped with massive
Pirelli PZero® Trofeo R 305/30ZR19 tires. The 500+
ponies are slowed using Brembo Carbon Ceramic
Matrix™ rotors and fixed, monoblock calipers. The
gigantic 394x36 mm front rotors use 6-piston calipers,
while the 390x32 mm rear rotors are paired with 4-piston
calipers. Chevy engineers say that compared to similarsize, 2-piece steel rotors, the lightweight and large carbon
calipers save 22 pounds, while encouraging impressive
stopping power and heat toleration, which is what’s
required for track usage.
General Motors claims Camaro Z/28 is one of
the first production cars featuring race-proven, spoolvalve dampers. The spool-valve
damper allows four-way adjustment
to precisely tune both bump and
rebound settings for high-speed and
low-speed wheel motions. The wider
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Weight watching
Some automotive journalists have
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were put on a mission to have the
new Z/28 shed pounds in all possible
areas. In addition to the previously
mentioned 22 lb. weight saving in the
brake design, the 2014 Z/28’s 19-inch
wheels save 42 lbs. over the 20-inch
wheels found on the Camaro SS
and ZL1 models. Additional weight
savings were found by the elimination
of the tire inflation kit, trunk
carpeting, fog lights and removal of
some sound deadening materials. The
rear glass is slightly thinner than all
other Camaros, and the Z/28’s battery
is a lightweight model. The stereo
has been removed with only a single
speaker remaining in order to provide
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the seat-belt reminder chime. Changes to the materials
in the back seat and elimination of the back seat “pass
through” feature shed an additional 9 pounds of weight.
These changes have the 2014 Camaro Z/28 weighing
300 lbs. less than the ZL1 and 40 pounds lighter than the
Camaro SS equipped with a manual transmission.
All indications are that the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro
Z/28 will require a serious test drive for drivers with
a passion to return to the days of the true track-bred
performers.
Pricing of the 2014 Camaro Z/28 is yet to be
determined, with delivery to dealer showrooms scheduled
for this Fall.
The vehicle manufacturer provided some of the
information contained in this article. Art Stevens is a car
enthusiast who markets numerous brands of vehicles on
behalf of local dealerships.
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memories
Vintage bikes bring back the
By FRANCIE HEALY
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When you ask Fred Kolman why he loves vintage
motorcycles, he laughs.
“It’s a disease,” he says.
Motorcycles have been part of his life for more than
40 years. They were such a passion in his youth that they
eventually became a successful business. Fred owns
Wheelsport on Youville Drive in Orleans. His son, Jim,
has taken over the reins. Fred is understandably pleased
about that.
“I’ve put in my time,” he says. Leaving things to
Jim allows Fred to concentrate on his huge collection
of vintage bikes. There’s a large selection on display in
Wheelsport; Jim stores about 100 more at his place.
Fred did a lot of racing when he was younger: iceracing, road-racing, motocross.
“In my day we did all of that all the time,” he says.
Now he rides every chance he can. At the moment,
his favourite vintage bike is a single-cylinder1982 Honda
500 FT. He especially likes it because it has a push-button
start. (“Old bikes are hard to start,” he explains. “The
kickback can really hurt.”)
He went for his first ride of the season on May 1.
“I like getting out in the country to smell the clover and
cowshit,” he says. He especially likes riding in Quebec
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because of its terrain. Calabogie is
another favourite with its hills and
curved roads.
He says it’s amazing how much
attention his vintage bikes get at the
store. People who come to see them
are usually 50 or older. All of them
are riders.
“The bikes bring back memories
of the 50s and 60s,” he says. “They
remember the old ones.”
Fred is an accomplished
mechanic. He says he’s the oldest
mechanic of vintage motorcycles in
Ottawa. His license goes back more
than 40 years ago to 1972, so he
knows his stuff.
He likes working on older
bikes because they’re easier than
the new ones, which require as
much technology as anything else.
Naturally, he’s an expert at evaluating
vintage motorcycles.
He belongs to the Canadian
Vintage Motorcycle Group (CVMG)
and likes meeting other members for
breakfast every Sunday.
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He also goes to a lot of
motorcycle shows. He just returned
from Florida where he entered some
of his vintage bikes in a show at
Dania Beach near Fort Lauderdale.
Out of 289 entries, his ice racer came
in first. His 1956 Ariel Square Four
won first in the British Class. And
on top of that, he came home with a
trophy for coming from the furthest
distance.
He’ll be attending two CVMG
motorcycle events in the area this
summer: On June 6, at Oxford Mills
[613-435-0278 for info] and on Aug.
18 at the Billings Estate, Ottawa
[613-746-7113 for info].
What does he like about riding?
“A car, you drive it,” he says. “A
motorcycle, you ride it. You can feel
the engine, the power, the shifting, the
road, the curves. A sportscar might
come close, but it’s still not the same.
There’s no feeling like it.”
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Classic Wings
History and happiness at
By FRANCIE HEALY
If you’re looking for Bob Hanson, look up.
Chances are he’ll be flying overhead in his red helicopter. Or his World
War II fighter jet. Or Eisenhower’s personal Airforce One. Or the plane that
once belonged to Fidel Castro.
This is a guy who started flying when he was 43, learned astoundingly fast,
and three years later had some of the world’s most beautiful and historic flying
machines.
Even better, he shares them. These magnificent vintage planes aren’t tucked
away in some museum. They’re at Russ Beach Airport near Smiths Falls where,
if you request it, you can see them up close and personal.
“There’s no place you can go in Canada,” he says, “where you can put a
helmet on a kid and let him sit in a fighter jet.”
Bob calls his personal collection Classic Wings, and he wants others to
enjoy them.
“The whole idea is to promote aviation for kids,” he says.
And, he adds, this is simply “a fun place” − a fun place with very special,
very, rare, aircraft. Children’s and church groups often use it for events.
Recently 36 kids from China paid a visit. Bob was looking forward to
welcoming a Brockville air cadets group in June − about 40 or 50 kids who
would be treated to a big barbecue and, given enough pilots on hand, airplane
rides and an aerobatic show.
“There were about 10 different events here last year,” he says.
The planes are living, flying, functioning bits of history. There are 17 of
them dating from 1939 to the 1990s. Two are fighter jets: one from Russia, one
from Czechoslovakia. There are planes that flew during WWII, and there are
wartime training planes.
They are all magnificently restored in their original colours. They’re
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polished and gleaming. They live in
a 15,000 sq. ft. heated and spotless
hangar that Bob built about three
years ago.
He usually buys the aircraft
already restored, but there have
been a few found in raw shape that
needed hours and hours of tender
loving care to bring them back to
their original glory.
Many of Bob’s friends are
professional pilots. Some are
among the best aerobatic pilots in
the country. Some are retired Air
Canada captains. Some just love
planes and like being involved
in whatever way they can. They
all volunteer to keep the planes
in perfect working order and
appearance.
The planes are flown regularly.
(The jet fighters aren’t taken up as
often as the others because it costs
about $1,000 for an hour of fuel; but
still, they get their time in the sky.)
The red helicopter is up in the
air every day because Bob flies it
to work and back. He has his own
“backyard” airstrip at his home
between Portland and Smiths Falls.
He calls it The Red Neck Air Force.
He doesn’t just go out and buy
airplanes. He spends long hours
researching them. He never buys
anything sight unseen.
And the aircraft has to have its
paperwork in order.
“Airplanes, like people,
have a history,” he says. “If the
documentation isn’t exactly right
they’re not worth anything and
shouldn’t be flown.” His planes have
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every single piece of paper from the
time they were built, often right back
to the 30s and 40s. He’s a stickler for
safety. He says it’s his number one
criteria.
Despite his relatively short flying
career (he’s 51 now), he’s a rare bird
in that he’s qualified to fly fighter jets,
aerobatic airplanes and helicopters.
His “bug” for flying actually
started when he was a child helping
his father build airplanes in his
garage.
“I always wanted to fly,” he says,
“but I was too busy with sports,
school and then business.”
The owner of Cordking of
Canada (firewood processors) among
other businesses, he’s still busy. But
it’s the planes that keep him focused
and stress-free.
Up in the air there are no cell
phones, no business people, no one to
bother him.
“This is a happy place to be,” he
says. “After a busy day it’s nice to
get to somewhere where it’s quiet,
pull out an aircraft and go flying.”
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MOTORCYCLE LISTING
JUNE 1, 2013
Ottawa Ride for Dad
Canadian Aviation and Space
Museum
Registration 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Ride Leaves at 8:30 a.m. sharp
See website for more info including
pre-registration:
www.motorcycleridefordad.org
JUNE 9, 2013
7th Annual Motorcycle Show and
Swap Meet
Sponsored by Hotel Ladysmith,
Ladysmith, Quebec
Registration by 11:00 a.m. – Free
Admission – Vendors Welcome
2144 Route 303 (half way between
Shawville & Otter Lake)
For info call Hotel Ladysmith 819647-6797 or Stu McFarlane 819712-3889 ([email protected])
JUNE 14, 2013
Ride for Sight
Departing from Ottawa Goodtime
Centre 8:30am sharp Demo rides,
HD draw, field games, live music
(headliner is Big Sugar), vendors and
more
Info: [email protected]
Web: http://www.rideforsight.com/
central_ontario.php Or on Facebook:
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JUNE 22, 2013
2nd Annual Ride for Rett
Syndrome
Registration will take place at CFB
Kingston Thompson Drill Hall.
$10.00 per Bike and donations
will be graciously accepted. All
registration and donation monies
will be given to ORSA (Ontario Rett
Syndrome Association). Registration
timings will be 0830-0930 am, with
kick stands up at 1000 am. More
info at: www.cav.ca
JUNE 23, 2013
Merrickville Motorcycle Show
10:00 am. To 5:00 p.m. – Free
Admission
BBQ, Live Entertainment Vendors
Proceeds to CHEO Telethon
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JULY 6, 2013
2nd Annual SD&G Hwy 43 Memorial
Ride
Morrisburg, ON (map) Operation
Leave the Streets Behind (Royal
Canadian Legion Initiative)
donations to “Homeless Veterans
Assistance Fund”. Help Us Help our
Vets Help Themselves. More details
to come at www.cav.ca
JULY 7, 2013
Annual Canadian Vintage
Motorcycle Group Rally – Ottawa
Sector
Oxford Mills (near Kemptville) 9:30
a.m. start. Admission $5.00 (Includes
charitable donation - proceeds go to
Camp Quality),Motorcycle exhibitors
free (motorcycles 16+ years),
accompanied Children under 12
admitted free and Vendors and Swap
Meet Participants Free Refreshments/
Food on site. For more details check
out: www.cvmg.ca
JULY 7, 2013
The 2nd Annual Steering Towards
Hope Poker Run
will bring car and motorcycle
enthusiasts together for a day
of fun while raising funds for the
Kidney Foundation of Canada at
Walter Baker Park. In addition to
the Poker Run and show ‘n’ shine
there will be merchandise vendors
and live entertainment. Please
check website for details: www.
steeringtowardshope.ca
JULY 13, 2013
Law Enforcement Torch Ride
Registration Ottawa University 8:00
– 9:30 a.m. Departs at 10:00 a.m.
sharp. Details available at: www.
torchrideontario.com
AUGUST 3-4, 2013
ICROSS-CAV Rally Motorcycle
Perth
Pre-registration before July 15th:
www.thecav.ca Meet and Greet
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picture taken with Lord Stanley’s
Cup. At least 400 people paid a
small fee to Make a Wish to have
that memory. Longtime friend,
Leon Switzer of Total Photo
(www.totalphoto.ca), took the
shots.
Over the last few years, I have
had the opportunity to befriend
Senators’ General Manager
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Saturday evening, with registration.
Sunday morning raising the CAV flag
ceremony at Town Hall in Perth to
start our Fundraising event. Visit to
the local Vet. Cemetery 250km poker
run. Included is a sit-down meal with
local entertainment.
AUGUST 18, 2013
The Billings Estate Museum
Vintage Motorcycle Show
2100 Cabot Street off Pleasant Park
Road – City of Ottawa with Canadian
Vintage Motorcycles (www.cvmg.ca)
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 7-8, 2013
Old Bastards Vintage Motorcycle
Rally
Lower Beverley Lake Park, Delta,
Ontario
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Brian Murray and head of player
development, Randy Lee. The
two of them have provided
some great guests and awesome
conversations. I just love the
way Brian and Randy don’t mind
telling it like it is. When a player
is not playing well, Brian is not
afraid to tell the truth and usually
follows through with action.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013
Guide Dog Run Motorcycle Ride
Hosted by the Ottawa River Riders
200-km ride through Eastern
Ontario to raise funds towards the
training of guide dogs. Registration
is from 9:00-10:30. Depart on
your own or as part of guided
rides leaving at 9:30 and 10:00am.
After the ride, stay for a barbecue,
prizes, and a walk through the
kennels to meet some dogs.
Registration is $15 per rider, which
is paid on-site. Call us for more
information at 613-692-7777 or
visit www.ottawariverriders.ca
SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
Cruise Don’t Bruise – Bikers
Against Violence
Beacon Hill Shopping Centre
2339 Ogilvie Road – at 9:00 a.m.
To register call: 613-741-6025 or
visit the website: www.eorc-creo.
ca
Randy Lee is really versed on the
new players that have been drafted
by the Senators, and he talks about
who to watch and what to expect.
He also looks after the salary cap
situation, and does a lot of juggling
to have these players on the ice.
My very last Hotseat was
supposed to be on Good Friday
this year. But I was asked to do one
more on April 26. It was an honour
to have in attendance Rachel
Homan − the current Canadian
Women’s curling Champion and
world bronze medalist − and
her team. The women were
outstanding. They were a lot of
fun and passed along some great
curling knowledge. I can tell you
there were people there who are
going to take up this interesting
team sport because of their
attendance.
All in all, my 21 years of
being the host of the Hotseat at
the Kanata Sports Club has been a
wonderful experience for me, from
doing interviews with these stars to
learning a lot as well.
I am grateful to the
management of the sports club,
starting with Lorne Weatherall, the
current president, for allowing me
to gain that knowledge and have
a hell of a lot of fun at the same
time.
I am also grateful to Liam
McGuire, who would fill in as a
host when I was away. He always
provided great guests.
I did some math since Wayne
Pilon and I had that talk. It looks as
though I have had approximately
420 Caesars at 12 noon on
Friday for the last 21 years from
November until April; and − the
really scary part − about 1680 draft
beers. And I’m still around to talk
about it.
The Kanata Sports Club will
remain my favourite watering hole
for many years to come, as I give
back to them for allowing me the
honour of hosting the Hotseat for
the past 21 years.
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ONE MINUTE MOORE
RANDALL MOORE
Turn the tables,
and THEN what?
One of my childhood friends in Prescott
was raised by his father. I never met his mother
and he didn’t talk about her − ever − though
I heard she lived just a few miles away. One
day my friend couldn’t come out to play. I later
heard it was because his mother was coming to
town and they were worried she might “take”
him. Take him? Where and for how long? I was
young. The word “abduction” didn’t register.
Abduction.
I was thinking about my old friend while I
was reading the story about Patricia O’Bryne,
who abducted and concealed her daughter for
18 years. 1993: That’s when O’Bryne signed a
custody order with her estranged partner, Joe
Chisholm, giving him generous access to their
three-year-old daughter.
Days later she took off, mother did, with
their daughter, first to South Carolina, then
Ireland, where she hid out. Mr. Chisholm never
stopped searching for his little girl.
Finally, his ex and daughter were found
living in Victoria, B.C. Eighteen years later!
Daughter grew up knowing nothing about her
dad, whom a judge described as a fine human
being who would have made a remarkable
father.
Would have.
Why did the mother take off? Something
about being sexually molested as a child and
worried that Mr. Chisholm would hire male
babysitters who might sexually their daughter.
Great excuse. Whatever works.
And it works a lot. Of the several hundred
children abducted each year in Canada, most are
by their mothers, and most get what amounts to
a slap on the wrist. As I said, it works.
House arrest and probation. That’s what Ms.
O’Bryne received for abducting a child.
Concealing a child from her father for 18
years.
Would the sentence be the same if it was a
father abducting a child?
A rhetorical question, my friends.
You can hear Randall every morning on CHEZ 106.
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