August 15, 2008 Vol. 38 No. 7 Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE PHOTO: GIOVANNI Max Keeping dances with onlookers in 2006 Dance down Bank Street on Saturday, August 23 BY JUNE CREELMAN will feature great music, and there will be children’s activities, a skateboard Get out your dancing shoes for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s competition, a cooking competition, outdoor patios and special promotions by third annual Dancing in the Streets on Sat., Aug. 23. Join Honourary Chair, Bank Street businesses. Don’t miss the opening ceremonies at 2 p.m., with the Max Keeping as Bank Street is closed to traffic between Glebe and Fifth av- Ottawa Firefighters band and special guests. enues – to salute those who, like Max, have lived – and are still living through Activities start at noon, but Bank Street from Glebe to Fifth will be closed the cancer journey. The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is committed to all day. Plan ahead to avoid frustration and watch for special event parking increasing and celebrating survivorship by raising funds and awareness to sup- restrictions. It’s the one day a year when Bank Street is free of cars, so stay in port cancer care programs. the neighbourhood and enjoy your main street. It’s all for a great cause! This year’s Dancing in the Street features more dancing than ever before. Dancing in the Streets is sponsored by the Ottawa Citizen, the Government There will be a dance competition, dance performances, dance lessons and of Ontario, McKeen Loeb Glebe, the Glebe Business Improvement Area, Sco- dance parties all along Bank Street. If you don’t dance, don’t worry, there tiabank, Rogers and Hulse, Playfair, McGarry. Both GNAG and the Glebe will still be lots to see and do. Two stages, a main stage and community stage, Community Association are supporting the event. See schedule of events, page 3 Mark your calendars WHAT'S INSIDE August 8-17 Caribe-Expo, www.caribe-expo.com Abbotsford . 2 Art in the Park .........20 August 14-17 Ottawa Folk Festival, Britannia Park, www.ottawafolk.org Editorial ...............4 Music ................21 August 14-24 SuperEX at Lansdowne Park Letters . 5-6 At the movies . .22 www.ottawasuperex.com August 14-24 Ottawa Greekfest GNAG.................8 Schools . 26 www.ottawagreekfest.com August 23 Dancing in the Street Glebe Questions........9 Sports . 27-28 August 24 Capital Pride Festival Parade www.prideottawa.com Councillor's Report . 10 Books............. 29-31 September 2-4 GNAG online registration, www.gnag.ca Sept. 2, Dance, Good Old Days . 11 Religion ........... 32-33 Sept. 3, Preschool Sept. 4, all other programs Summer recipes . .18 Grapevine . 34-35 September 7 Wiggle Waggle Walkathon Central Experimental Farm NEXT DEADLINE: FOR THE SEPTEMBER 12 ISSUE September 24 GNAG Annual General Meeting FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008 2 Glebe Report August 15, 2008 NEWS Downsizing Doors open for new boss at a lifetime of memories the Glebe Centre We furnish our house, receive gifts, it’s to go to a family member or char- tuck away items and keep things ‘just ity, make arrangements for pick up or in case.’ This accumulation fills our delivery as soon as possible. homes and as we grow older, our Be respectful of items which may memories. How do you downsize be personal and of the choices the forty years of living, a five-bedroom senior makes. Journals, love letters, house, a lifetime? or photos may be kept sacred and pri- This question is difficult for both vate. As individuals, we value differ- seniors and for their families. Wading ent items and the importance of them through boxes, closets, and rooms – don’t judge or question which items can be overwhelming, stressful, and should be kept or be given away. racked with emotion. With a plan, The task of sorting, packing and patience, and empathy, this complex letting go is emotionally difficult. process is manageable and can be a Set up reasonable time frames and cathartic and positive experience for allow for time to share memories, to both the senior and for family mem- reminisce, to laugh and to cry. This bers. is a time of change for everyone in- GOYECHE : PAT Personally passing on treasures and volved, a chance to look back, to rec- HOTO possessions to family and friends, or ognize and grieve loss, and to cele- P donating them to a charity may help brate a shared past. Glebe Centre Executive Director, Lawrence Grant (left) with Mayor Larry a senior to part with items. Know- Family Services à la famille Ot- O’Brien at the Rock-a-thon on May 10. ing that these items will be cherished tawa (FSFO) is a registered charity BY JULIE Ireton by someone they care for, seeing the which has been serving this com- It’s been a busy first four months for the Glebe Centre’s new executive direc- joy they can bring, or knowing that munity for over 93 years. We are tor. Since Lawrence Grant started his new job in February, he’s helped resolve an item can help someone else, may embarking on a unique fundraising union issues, reorganize staff and finances and witnessed successful commun- ease the transition. project called “Grandma’s Attic.” We ity and fundraising campaigns. “We recently had ‘Good Neighbour Day.’ All Make a plan, and, if possible, talk are requesting donated items that we the managers went out and cleaned up the property around the Glebe Centre with and listen to the senior’s wishes. can use to raise money for our pro- and worked in the gardens at Abbotsford. We’re trying to become more of a Involve other family members. Start grams. Donations of collectibles and responsible citizen in the neighbourhood,” says Grant. with the rooms and items that are not vintage items such as jewelry, elec- Grant moved to Ottawa from Toronto this past winter. He previously worked used regularly or have not been used tronics, cameras, toys, sports cards, for the Ontario Association of Non-profit Homes and Services for Seniors. for a long time and work from larger and old vinyl records are just some He’s also worked at St. Patrick’s Home here in Ottawa. items, such as furniture, to smaller examples of what would be greatly The new boss got a crash course in Glebe Centre history when he attended ones, such as the contents of a draw- appreciated. Tax receipts* will be its Doors Open presentations at Abbotsford House on the weekend of June er. As you sort items, put them into issued for items with an estimated 7-8. Abbotsford staff showed off the newly decorated dining room and lounge piles of things to be kept, to be given value of $100 or more at the time of that showcase original fireplaces and marble mantels. Volunteers wore period to family and friends, to sell, to do- the donation. For more information, costumes to serve scones with rhubarb and strawberries. nate and to toss. If it is garbage, put please call 613-725-3601, ext.113 or The home has a rich history in the Glebe. Local pioneer and businessman it in a garbage bag and at the curb; if visit www.grandmas-attic.ca. Alexander Mutchmor built Abbotsford House in 1872. For almost a century, from 1889 to 1974, it was a shelter for elderly men. Local churches came together in the early 70’s to build a retirement home for both men and women beside the house. This became the Glebe Centre, and Abbotsford became what it remains today, a senior’s recreational drop-in centre. The house was desig- nated an official heritage site in 1984. “The Doors Open presentation was very good,” says Grant. “About 140 people walked through. There’s quite a history here. And volunteers have helped with the painting and improvements. We’ll look at other events that allow more of the community to come in and see.” If you missed the event, you are welcome to drop by anytime during regular business hours Monday to Friday. The centre is geared towards meeting the needs of the 50+ community. People who live independently throughout Ot- tawa can come to Abbotsford for recreation, socializing and services. Less than six months on the job, Lawrence Grant has just gotten started with his plans for the Glebe Centre. He says his job will include putting pressure on the provincial government for important changes. “I have the blessing of the SUNDAY MARKET board to advocate for the centre at the provincial level, to increase care stan- dards. That is very important to continue to push. Long term care is seriously Open every Sunday under-funded in Ontario and it’s only through awareness that we’re going to to October 26th see changes happen.” Hours 8:00am to 3:00pm Horse and wagon rides every Sunday (weather permitting) THURSDAY MARKET Open every ursday th The only good car is a shared car to October 30 La seule bonne auto c'est celle qu'on partage Hours during August: 50 stations 613-798-1900 11:00am to 5:00pm During the Super EX, Some of Ottawa’s top jazz musicians and singers will help the Market will be held us celebrate the start of our 5th at Sylvia Holden Park. year at the Arrow and the Loon Lansdowne Park 1015 Bank Street Fifth Avenue. at Bank St, NE Corner OPEN RAIN OR SHINE great menu, micro-brewery beer No cover charge. 101 Fourth Avenue The Glebe 613-230-6434 bloomfieldsflowers.com 613-239-4955 More information? 613-563-7044 www.ottawafarmersmarket.ca or 613-234-6966 NEWS Glebe Report August 15, 2008 3 Dancing in the Streets schedule of events Main Stage– Bank & First Road closure Dance Party Central – Bank & Third 12:00-2:00 Dancer to Cancer – Dance competition bus route information Dance with Alana studios 2:00-2:20 Opening ceremonies 12:00-12:45 Beginner Salsa lesson & demo 2:20-3:15 Finals Dancer to Cancer – Competition 1:00-1:45 Beginner Bellydance lesson & demo 3:30-4:15 J.D.