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 OPEN RAIN OR SHINE Fifth Avenue. at Bank St, NE Corner 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. Robertson and the Details 2:00-2:20 Opening ceremonies 4:30-5:30 Lonesome Paul 2:30-3:15 Beginner Swing lesson & demo th 5:50-6:30 20 Century Boys 3:15-4:00 Beginner Hip Hop lesson 6:50-8:05 Monkey Junk 4:00-5:00 Family Dance Party hosted 8:30-10:00 Elliott Brood
Community Stage 12:00-1:00 Shine Music Academy 1:00-1:30 Larry Malouin 1:30-2:00 Sarah Deluca 2:00-2:20 Opening ceremonies 2:20-3:20 Peter Voith 3:20-4:00 Dan Dunlop/Danny Artuso 4:00-4:40 GNAG Dancing performance 4:40-5:40 Ian Tamblyn 5:40-6:30 Conspiracies 7:00-8:30 Retro Dance Boogie Party
GNAG Dance Team
GNAG’s Kids Korner – Bank & Fourth 12:15-12:30 Parachute games 12:30-1:00 Magic Show – Robert Gould 1:00-1:15 Carnival games (tug of war, water balloon toss...) 1:15-1:30 Kickboxing demo Boarder shows off his moves. Refreshment Tent – Bank & First Cooking Competition 1:45-2:00 Dance party (and group games) Slaysh competitions – Bank & Second 2:00-2:20 Opening ceremonies 12:30-1:30 Ollie contest Fred Astaire Dance Studio – Bank & Second 2:30-2:45 Carnival games 2:30-4:30 Skateboard competition Shows & Group Lessons 3:00-3:30 Magic Show – Robert Gould 3:15 Massari – Autographs 12:30-1:00 Ballroom 3:30-3:45 Hip hop demo 4:30-5:30 Big Air Bonus or Best Trick bonus 1:30-2:00 Latin segment 3:45-4:00 Parachute games 2:00 Opening ceremonies 4:00-4:15 Kickboxing demo School of Dance 2:30-3:00 Ballroom 4:30-5:00 Dance Party 1:00-5:00 Contemporary Dance programming 3:30-4:00 Latin dance Painting, crafts and Bouncy Castle all afternoon
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XXXLBMFJEPTDPQFLJETCPPLTDB 4 Glebe Report August 15, 2008 EDITORIAL PAGE Of mice and elephants Thank-you to everyone who sent letters to the editor over the last few months. Readers will have noted the most heated subjects as we headed into summer 175 THIRD AVENUE have been strollers and Lansdowne Park. OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1S 2K2 The different (and differing) opinions expressed by our readers is reminis- AND cent of the fable of Seven Blind Mice who encounter a new creature and take P. O. BOX 4794, STATION E, OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1S 5H9 turns exploring it. One mouse runs up a leg and reports back to the others that ESTABLISHED 1973 it is a large column; another mouse runs up the tail and announces it’s a piece TELEPHONE: 613-236-4955 of rope and so on. After sharing their different viewpoints, the mice ‘see’ the e-mail: [email protected] whole picture: the creature is an elephant. www.glebereport.ca Just as every piece of the puzzle is essential to solving the ‘mystery’ of the elephant, every reader’s viewpoint contributes to the bigger picture. For this The Glebe Report is a monthly community newspaper. We receive reason, I appreciate everyone who has offered their views through the kaleido- no government grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe and other scope of perspectives which make this the diverse and dynamic community merchants pays our bills and printing costs. This month, 7,000 copies we call home. will be delivered free to Glebe homes, and copies are available at many On another note...A special farewell and thank you to Lesley Caldicott, our Glebe shops, Sunnyside Library, Brewer Pool, and Glebe and Ottawa business writer for the past year. She and her family are moving to Washington South Community Centres. For Glebe Report deadlines and advertis- D.C. this summer. Every month, Lesley interviewed and wrote articles about ing rates, call the advertising manager, but please submit articles to the many new faces in our business community. We have enjoyed having her [email protected]. on our team and will miss her greatly. Since there is no business column this month here is an short update. Ka- EDITOR Suzanne Landis, 613-236-4955 leidoscope Kids Books has closed its location in Fifth Avenue Court and plans ADVERTISING MANAGER Judy Field, 613-231-4938 to reopen in late September on the ground floor of the new EcoCite building BUSINESS MANAGER Sheila Pocock, 613-233-3047 at the corner of Bank Street and Wilton. The French Baker will be opening at CIRCULATION MANAGER Zita Taylor, 613-235-1214 801 Bank St. More information to come. Welcome to Fab Baby Gear, which EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Gwendolyn Best opened recently at 755 Bank Street. We wish all these businesses great success COPY EDITOR McE Galbreath at their new Glebe locations. Please look for more information on these and other businesses in our fall issues. STAFF THIS ISSUE: Susan Bell, Micheline Boyle, Valerie Bryce, Teena We are presently looking for a volunteer to write the business column each Hendelman, Josie Pazdzior, Borgny Pearson, Jeanette Rive, Rita West, month. If you are interested, and have a few hours free every month to write Wendy Siebrasse about the new and departing businesses in the Glebe, please contact me at 613-236-4955 or e-mail LEGAL ADVISER: Pierre Crichton [email protected]. COVER: SimplyRaw Festival by Gwendolyn Best
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CALL Zita Taylor at 235-1214, e-mail: [email protected], if you are willing to deliver a route for us. LETTERS Glebe Report August 15, 2008 5 More thoughts on light rail Syringes found in Glebe Editor, Glebe Report Editor, Glebe Report In April and again in May, I discovered hypodermic syringes both in and As a strong supporter of railways, whether light rail, heavy rail, or middle- near the Central Park area- – between Powell and Rosebery avenues, off Bank weight, may I offer some comments on Councillor Clive Doucet’s piece in the Street. I found the first one in the park itself (beside the garbage can), fol- June Glebe Report on Ottawa’s transit issues? Though disjointed, they may, I lowed by the second a few weeks later, when picking up trash by the trees in hope prove helpful: the same area. (Syringes are easy to spot because of the orange tips peeking 1. He asks “How much money does it cost to fill a diesel bus today? $1,000?” up from the ground). and answers “Don’t know.” I called the city at 311 and left a detailed message as to its precise where- abouts (as they have a needle disposal program). Nevertheless, it remained in I do. I have seen on TV a trucker complain that with current fuel prices, it costs place for weeks thereafter (and heaven knows how long it had already been $1,000 to fill the tank of his big rig. So it is not unreasonable that every time there before I spotted it in May). It was only by chance that I encountered a you see a bus on the streets, it is carrying a $1,000 price tag to be there at all, city maintenance worker in mid-June and was able to take her to the exact lo- just for today. And if, in the evening. there are only three passengers on it, you cation in person for proper removal – as the needle was still in place. can try doing sums. The reason I didn’t put on some rubber gloves and extract it myself, into an 2. The trouble with running light rail along Carling is where does it go to at empty coffee jar (like I did upon finding the first syringe in April) was because I feared there may be more needles under the brush somewhere that I might the eastern end? The Parkway at least runs straight into downtown, but Carling accidently step on, in my vain attempt to do someone (if only a stray animal) just ends in a T-junction at Bronson. Or would the trains go straight ahead into a favour. the Glebe? More thought or explanation needed. Unleashed dogs and people, are at risk of stepping on sharp objects under the 3. The published plan of proposed new transit routes, bus and rail, had, brush by those densely populated trees in the Central Park area, so be careful if amongst other questionable items, one incredible gap. Here we have the worst you, or your kids, or pets, must walk through there because it’s not as pristine traffic bottleneck in the whole city, while running right alongside it is a rail- as it looks from the outside. There’s a lot of broken glass, nails, bottle caps and even a few stray needles hidden under there. Especially avoid wearing sandals way, connected to the existing network, completely disused but with the rails and Crocs, if you must cut through there for any reason – especially at night. already there, rusting in place under the rain – and there is not a mention of it To the IV drug users reading this, please have the courtesy to discard your anywhere. This, of course, is the line from the O-train Bayview station over needles properly (a sealed container, such as an empty glass jar, will suffice) the railway bridge to Hull [Gatineau]. There is even a railway station already for the sake of innocent creatures who want to stroll through the park without built in downtown [Gatineau] to serve it, though since no trains go there, it has being accidentally poked by your carelessly abandoned syringe: or visit the been turned into a restaurant. What is the explanation of all this? Presumably nearest pharmacy (such as Shoppers Drug Mart in Glebe, just up the road from the Ottawa council did not consider it because it served [Gatineau], and the the LCBO) and ask for a kit to safely dispose of them. [Gatineau] council left it alone because it served Ottawa, while the bridges Jacqueline Verville were gridlocked with stationary cars, stuck between the two. 4. Yes, for light rail it must be electric, not diesel, not even “diesel-lite” such as the O-Train. Just have a look at current fuel prices – and today’s prices will soon even look cheap in comparison! And the question will answer itself, in Do you like to write? terms of money, if not environment. But it must be the dearer overhead electric, Would you like to volunteer for the Glebe Report? not the cheaper third-rail. They made that mistake in Toronto, and discovered it when the winter laid ice on the rail and they couldn’t pick up the current. And The Glebe Report is looking for a volunteer business writer to everything stopped. start immediately. If you are interested, please call the editor, Suzanne Landis at 5. Bring in two or three of the people who actually run the light rail in Calgary, 613-236-4955 or e-mail [email protected]. keep them here a week to get a feel for the Ottawa traffic patterns, and then ask for ideas. Light rail in Calgary is good. They know how to run it, and it’s a city much like Ottawa. 6. The downtown tunnel is a good idea, expensive but worth it. But it is sup- posed to take around ten years digging it (realistically that means twelve or thirteen). And it is the core of the rail lines, which cannot run without it. Does this mean no light rail for ten years, while the demand for buses will be press- ing and immediate? 7. Light rail will do nothing to improve gridlock on downtown streets. But it will stop it getting any worse, which otherwise it assuredly will. 8. Any chance of getting the route moved a little so as to have a stop inside the old Union Station, convenient for the Rideau Centre and Byward Market? CARDIO KICKBOXING 9. Maybe Siemens would go easy on their $26 million lawsuit against us if they got a piece of the action on the new construction? I know I shouldn’t sug- BOOT CAMP For Adults gest this, but you never know what goes on behind closed doors, on the quiet. 10. On rush-hour commuter service, there is a simple answer. You can simply stagger alternate departures to serve every second station, e.g., the 5.15 train 12 week program stops at stations 1,3, and 5, while the 5.20 stops at 2, 4, and 6. That doubles starting now. the speed without increasing track occupation or needing special signaling or equipment. I have seen this operating on the Southern Pacific out of San Fran- Register in person cisco, and it worked fine. or call today! Trevor Hodge
Where have Do It For You all the squirrels gone? Editor, Glebe Report I have a question for your readership: I have no- “AWESOME WORKOUT, ticed a great decline in the squirrel population, ITʼS FUN AND both black and grey, in my immediate neigh- MOTIVATING.” bourhood this spring/summer, and wondered if -Vanessa Blair (member 5 years) others had noticed this as well? If so, can any- Cardio Kickboxing one tell me why? I suspect they starved due to the long winter and so much snow...? On the other hand, perhaps there is a disease of sorts Bank St. location only spreading through the population? Anyone know for sure?.. and while we are on the subject, where do squirrels go to die? I have never seen any other than the obvious road kill. BEST Michele Harding 6 Glebe Report August 15, 2008 LETTERS Arms exhibit scheduled Strollergate continues... for Lansdowne Park Editor, Glebe Report Editor, Glebe Report The letters page in the June 13 Glebe Report was a real revelation for me. I The “U.S. Embassy Defense & Security Exhibition,” scheduled for Lans- thought I was the only one who felt bullied and abused by the monstrous baby downe Park, Sept. 30 - Oct.1, contravenes a near-unanimous motion (11-1) at stroller fad – clearly I am not as alone as I feared. These contraptions are hor- Ottawa city council (from 1989) stating “that Lansdowne Park and other city rible – the kids should be walking, running, or carried, i.e. getting exercise. facilities not be leased to ARMX or other such arms exhibitions.” Instead, every day I see little ones tied into these devices with their heads loll- ARMX was Canada’s largest military trade show. It sparked a public furore ing over to one side and their tongues hanging out, enduring a living death of in 1989 when the Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade (COAT) rallied some confined boredom. Personally, I think it is a cruel way to control children. 4,000 citizens to a peace march culminating in a mass rally at Lansdowne’s The disregard does not end there. The people pushing these heavy vehicles gates. all over our sidewalks are barely able to control them. As they reel and weave The U.S. arms bazaar now planned for Lansdowne is part of a larger event down the walkway everyone has to jump into the gutter to get out of the way. called “Secure Canada 2008” comprised of three arms shows rolled into one. The occasional scratch on a parked car usually is not considered worth stop- It is sponsored by the US Chamber of Commerce in Canada, the American and ping for. If you are not on the receiving end of this mayhem it can seem quite British governments, major American weapons exporters, the national asso- funny. Everyone dodging and glaring as the barely managing moms clear the ciation of US military industries and two Canadian magazines catering to the path. What a hoot! military-industrial complex. Obviously we need some rules and some etiquette. My suggestions are: One of the exhibitors is Boeing, manufacturer of a slew of major weapons - if your transportation mode only uses legs, then do it on the sidewalk. If it systems, including the B-2 Stealth nuclear bomber. Each B-2 costs about $2.2 uses wheels, do it on the road; billion, the equivalent of the city of Ottawa’s entire budget for 2007. - leave wheeled vehicles outside when you go into a store, just like you do COAT is now rallying public support to demand that the city honour its promise to bar arms exhibitions from municipal property. For more informa- now with your car; tion, consult www.coat.ncf.ca. - for trips less than five kms, make the little darlings walk, let them run, or Richard Sanders carry them, to make them healthier. Note that these recommendations open up all sorts of possibilities for even bigger strollers, which will bring their owners even more status. A road stroller could be as big as a car, with the person pushing it totally inside the vehicle, DENYS out of the burning sun or the soaking rain. You might even include a small BUILDS DESIGNS electric motor to help move the thing along, and eventually a seat, just in case T the operator wants to ride on the downhill runs. Randal Leavitt I am an Ottawa based renovator that specializes in everything from modern renovations to historic restorations. As a creative designer who also builds, I have a passion for combining historical elements with new technology.
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Editor, Glebe Report Re: “Is a bigger stroller better?” Letter to Editor, June 13, 2008 Glebe Re- port You know, Heather, “Europe” is not a country. Look it up. Regardless, you EXPERIENCE THE DENYS DIFFERENCE make the mistaken assumption that “different countries, such as Europe and Australia” have similar climates to Canada. Well, that’s pretty ignorant; if you’ve ever really actually visited Europe and Australia, you’d know that’s only true for roughly 3 months of the year. You see (and maybe it’s warmer in Ottawa South) in the Glebe, we have snow for at least 6 months of every year. That’s the #1 reason mothers push those massive strollers: they are all-weather jogging strollers, and they are the only variety that protects children from -40 degree C temperatures and have the ground clearance and wheel diameter that allows the poor haggard mothers to plow through our uncleared, half-sized sidewalks. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to purchase more than one decent stroller, so they continue to use them for the remainder of the year when there isn’t snow. There are very good reasons why people in the past don’t recall using double strollers: they unsafely put toddlers and infants together in the one carriage. Also, they didn’t walk like mothers in the Glebe do today – they drove every- where in really, really large cars. When I see a mother pushing two kids down a sidewalk stuffed with kids and groceries, I see an environmentally-friendly person. Apparently you’d prefer that they drive around in a car. Frankly, I pre- Till the end of fer the strollers. I’m sure stroller manufacturers must be appalled at your ignorant opinions August regarding stroller design. We’ve come a long way since the old days, and issues of liability, sidewalk disrepair, safety and general usability have dictated an Special Offer ever-widening stance plus larger wheels for strollers. Yes, safety has come into vogue and it unfortunately means larger strollers. Buy a bag or I think that’s what irks me the most about your attitude: you assume that large strollers are some sign of conspicuous consumption, when it’s a necessity if backpack* and pick you’re going to be leaving your car behind and pushing two children, diaper bag and groceries home. I don’t think you have the capability, but I challenge out a wallet at half price! you and your letter-writing counterparts to design a better, safer, smaller stroll- *minimum $100 and with this ad er capable of holding two children (or even one), diaper bag and groceries plus handle large piles of snow. Don’t forget, these large strollers also accommo- Thanks for shopping date kids up to the age of 4 or 5 and keep them safe from falling into traffic or toddling into your pathway. Throw in the ability to convert the stroller for bike locally. trailer duty, while you’re at it. Frankly, I’d love to see you or your “European friends” demonstrate how to carry two 25 lb. children plus groceries on the ice, using just baby slings. That would be a hilarious sight to see. I walk everywhere. I walk to work and back every single day, roughly 7km Rowland Leather down Bank Street, round-trip. My interactions with strollers have rarely been difficult, but what I hate is 2 or 3 people abreast who refuse to make way, when 1095 Bank St. a single individual is coming in the other direction. One thing that is clear: if a near Sunnyside person is a jerk, they’ll be a jerk even if they’re pushing a stroller or not. Don’t generalize, it’s wrong, the majority of moms are sweet, considerate people. 613-526-1954 T. Krul rowlandleather.com GCA Glebe Report August 15, 2008 7 A pleasant summer in the Glebe with changes to come canal. This was swiftly followed by a Over the summer, the city has held CONTACTS IN THE COMMUNITY consultative meeting, organized by more public meetings. These meet- We have received two approaches the NCC, about pedestrian access to ings further convince me that change seeking further contact in the Glebe. the canal and the diffi culties of cross- is inevitable, blanket resistance is The fi rst is that a group from Leader- ing the Driveway (or Col. By Drive) unworkable and our best approach is ship Ottawa (a well-regarded learn- to get to the recreational space. to strive for the most advantageous ing initiative looking at community In a related development, at the change possible. issues) is planning a study of Capital regular June 24 board meeting of the The GCA was invited to look at Ward. They want to examine how GCA, members of the Ottawa East an early draft of guidelines for “high community groups work to accom- Bob Community Association outlined profi le” (i.e. tall) buildings. For our plish goals. The GCA is only one Brocklebank their concept of a pedestrian/cyclist neighbourhood, we might want to small part of the network of com- bridge across the canal in the prox- consider where we do and where munity activists. We would like to imity of Fifth Ave. The GCA board we do not want to see taller build- be able to introduce the team from With Dancing in the Streets on Aug. endorsed the concept encouraging ings built. While many think that tall Leadership Ottawa to articulate indi- 23, we will be topping off a pleas- further work in elaborating the idea buildings are necessary for intensifi - viduals from churches, school coun- ant summer in the Glebe. Please take and in promoting it with the city and cation, that is not necessarily true. We cils, sports leagues etc. which are time between dances to learn about the NCC. may be able to build a more sustain- active in getting good things done in the advances in cancer treatment and QUEENSWAY, A.k.A. #417 able community without recourse to the community. If you would like to the signs for early diagnosis. Your as- Safety issues have also been at the tall buildings. On the other hand, we talk to Leadership Ottawa or you can sociation has been working with the heart of the GCA request for recon- may want to have some taller struc- think of good candidates who should Regional Cancer Foundation in the sideration of the project to redevelop tures to act as landmarks or to defi ne be approached, let us know at gca@ organization of the event. the Queensway. Many months ago, entry points into our neighbourhood. glebeca.ca. LANSDOWNE PARk we submitted a formal request for Another planning issue is the re- We have also been approached by Meanwhile our number one issue “bump-up” which would have some vision of the Development Char- a graduate student from the Queen’s – the future of Lansdowne Park – aspects of the plan referred to the ges bylaw. When a building is con- University School of Urban and has been relatively quiet. Of course Minister of the Environment for fur- structed, a payment is made to the Regional Planning who is studying there was one notable exception – ther consideration. city to compensate for the additional accessibility in Ottawa parks and the destruction in a fl ash of the lower While our submission touched on use of the city’s infrastructure caused open spaces. She would like to inter- southside stands. several issues, a main concern is for by the new construction. The idea is view individuals living with a dis- The city is examining the structural pedestrian safety on Chamberlain that additional roadways are needed, ability or caregivers of such a person integrity of the existing Lansdowne Ave. This street is crossed by many waterlines need extending etc. In who may be unable to participate dir- stadium and civic centre. When I was students, not just on their way to the past, it has been argued that the ectly. This research is potentially of asked by the press, I supported such and from school, but also in access- charges levied are too low and that value to residents with special needs. a review. Surely this is needed if the ing the sports fi elds in Central Park, existing property owners in the city Please suggest possible candidates city is to consider any modifi cation as part of their physical education are subsidizing the growth. Some for interviews to [email protected]. of those facilities. program. With the redesign of the claim that the city centre is paying The city is supposedly engaged in Queensway eastbound off-ramp at for high costs of servicing distant FARMERS’ MARkET discussions with the promoters of Bronson, there may be a heightened suburbs. Another irritant is that all From Sunday August 10 CFL football to learn what they have tendency for drivers to speed along the calculations of cost involve a con- through Thursday August 28, in mind if they intend to use Lans- Chamberlain. cept of “benefi t to existing” – a dubi- the Farmers’ Market moves from downe Park. Certainly dialogue is While the Ministry of Transport of- ous idea that we benefi t in some way Lansdowne to Sylvia Holden Park necessary, our only concern is that fi cials understand our concerns about from the extension of the urban area along O'Connor from Holmwood the public needs also to be engaged Chamberlain and are willing to put up into the countryside. This discussion to Fifth. Times will be Sunday 8 in the discussion. I hope the city is signage to emphasize speed control, is to come back over the next year. to 3 and Thursday 11 to 5. pressing the football consortium to their position is that safety issues on spell out exactly what they mean by Chamberlain are a city responsibility. an adequate stadium and how they In rejecting our request for a “bump- propose to pay for it. up,” the Minister of Environment has In partnership with Yet another twist in the future of taken the same position. Meanwhile Lansdowne is the talk of professional our member of the provincial legisla- soccer. Making a go of soccer as a ture has assured us that the province spectator sport in a town where foot- is sympathetic to our concern and he September 15 to October 15, 2008 ball has failed twice would seem to has offered to support us in working be quite a risky undertaking. with the city to improve safety on I hope public discussions about Chamberlain. 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C:\TOM’SR~1\GLEBECRD.CDR Thu Nov 25 16:30:39 2004 GOOD OLD DAYS Glebe Report August 15, 2008 11 Thirty Years Ago in the Glebe Report Vol. 6 No. 8, August 1978 The former Gulf station on the south-east corner of Bank and Clemow was to be converted into a fast-food restaurant. A building per- mit to construct a 38-seat restaurant was submitted to the city on August 8. Some neighbours expressed con- cern over potential traffi c and odour problems that might accompany the Ian opening of such an operation. Area Mckercher residents were already dealing with traffi c noise from the Self Jet Auto Wash on Glebe Avenue, and the Glebe student Alfred Holden of 83 cooking smells emitted by the Ken- Renfrew Avenue was listed as the tucky Fried Chicken outlet at Bank summer editor of the Glebe Report. and Glebe. Regional council had rejected the Former long-time Glebe resident idea of ferrying pedestrians and cyc- Joseph Drew wrote a letter to the lists across the Rideau Canal during editor in response to the Baker Es- the two years it will take to rebuild tate development article in the June, Pretoria Bridge. Instead, council ap- 1978 Glebe Report. He recalled that proved $150,000 for the construction in the 1910-15 era, St. Matthew’s of a permanent pedestrian-bicycle Anglican Church held a summer bridge across the canal at Somer- festival on the Baker property. Chi- set Street, providing the necessary nese lanterns were strung from the funds could be obtained. If such trees above candy and game booths funds could not be had, a tempor- lining the gravel laneway that led up ary pedestrian-bicycle bridge was to to the Baker house from Holmwood be constructed just south of Pretoria Ave. During the typhoid epidemic in Bridge. Alderman Brian Bourns of Ottawa about 1912, tap water was Wellington Ward successfully per- contaminated and the city distributed This retrospective is fi led monthly by Ian McKercher of the Glebe Histor- suaded council to give fi rst priority well water from large wagons. The ical Society (GHS). The GHS welcomes the donation or loan (for copying) of to a permanent bridge at Somerset, Baker Estate had its own well with any item that documents the past in the Glebe (photographs, maps, surveys, with the temporary bridge as a fall- an iron pump that neighbours were news articles, posters, programs, memorabilia, etc.). You can contact Ian at back option. welcomed to use. 613-235-4863 or [email protected].
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New Patients Welcome! 12 Glebe Report August 15, 2008 news Health forum for seniors Rasputin’s Folk Cafe coming this fall closes after fire The Council on Aging of Ottawa English. Discussion groups and re- BY DEAN VERGER ed friends, everyone brought along (COA) is very pleased to collaborate sponses to questions will be offered some food and beverage, the musi- with the Regional Geriatric Program in English and French. Rasputin’s Folk Café, located on Bronson Avenue in the Glebe, has cians set up and played, and between (RGP) of Eastern Ontario to coordin- This forum will take place on Wed., the music, the people chatted. All in ate its approach to celebrate Inter- Oct. 1 at the Hellenic Banquet Centre, been presenting folk, celtic, blues, bluegrass, jazz, and world music all they were each wonderful experi- national Day of Older Persons. 1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ences. The musicians were truly ap- The COA will host its 2008 sen- K2C 1N2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. since August 1981. Over the years Rasputin’s has brought together preciative of the good will extended iors’ health forum “Take Charge of COA’s event is a partnership with to them. Your Life…Adding Health to Years!” the RGP of Eastern Ontario. Their many a Glebite and others from all over Canada. Early this summer, fire While all of this was being dealt on Oct. 1, the day designated by the program starts at 1.30p.m., with a with, my life-partner, Ruth, was United Nations as the International showcase of innovations under the ripped through the cafe causing its closure. Owner Dean Verger tells the touring out west with her mother, Day of Older Persons. Champlain LHIN Aging at Home performing as story tellers, rais- This forum is for COA members, strategy. story. It was not the way I had ever im- ing money for the Grandmothers to seniors, their caregivers and health Programs funded under the Aging Grandmothers in Africa initiative providers and follows a very suc- at Home strategy are designed to agined retiring. After midnight on Sat., July 5 fire alarms sounded and (they raised over $7,000). But on cessful forum COA staged in Octo- promote seniors’ independence and the Sunday morning, in Saskatoon, ber 2006 with Dr. Michael Rachlis, they generally emphasize commun- 36 emergency vehicles surrounded the apartment building that housed Ruth was approached by traditional health policy analyst. ity-based services in the following singer Paddy Tutty. Paddy expressed COA has lined up resource ex- areas: caregiver support and educa- Rasputin’s at Bronson and Clemow. On arriving, I saw two ladder trucks her dismay at what had happened. perts who will offer information and tion; supportive housing; transpor- Thankfully I had already told Ruth advice on healthy exercise, taking tation and meals; physical activity; with firefighters making their way to the roof of the building. Thanks to about the fire. Due to her commit- medications, nutritious eating, rec- wellness and preventive care; and ments, Ruth could not come back to ognizing confusion and managing reducing isolation. Carol Burrows, the efforts of the landlord, the build- ing and the restaurant had work- Ottawa for another two weeks. chronic conditions. This event is a health consumer and chair of the During that time, my life was a great opportunity for seniors, their Champlain LHIN Aging at Home ing smoke detectors, and had been retrofitted to meet fire codes. This roller coaster. What will happen? caregivers and health providers to of- task force is pleased that the com- What needs to be done? Friends from fer their ideas to take charge of life munity in Champlain is pulling resulted in the tenants being safely evacuated from the building, and the Rasputin’s dropped by with food, or to add health to years. COA wants to together to meet the challenge of an emailed me, or called. They dem- do all it can as an advocacy and in- aging population. quick arrival of the fire department. I was allowed in to see the dam- onstrated their support and, by do- formation agency to see that Ottawa RGP’s guest speaker is Dr. Thom- ing so, kept me sane. Anyone who seniors are informed and empowered as Perls, MD, FACP, director, New age after 8:30 a.m. The building and apartments were fine. The front glass has suffered a fire in their home will health consumers. England Centenarian Study, Boston understand what I was going through. The morning will kick off with University School of Medicine. His had been broken so as to vent gas. There was no fire or water damage When Ruth did get back home, she Louise Plouffe, PhD, manager, presentation will be on findings from was greeted by a very enthusiastic, Knowledge Development, Division the Long Life Family study: How to in the main room or kitchen. But the fire had taken hold in the small room if emotional, bear hug. We talked of Aging and Seniors, Public Health live to 100. for a few days about our options. We Agency of Canada. Louise developed For information or a registration at the back of the restaurant, the room where musicians typically tuned up could rebuild, we could create a new the Global Age-friendly Cities Guide form for COA’s event, please con- menu that would cater to the needs at the World Health Organization, in tact Margaret Dunn, 613-789-3577, before a performance. Then I realized that the restaurant of Celiacs and wheat-free diets, I collaboration with 30 partners world- ext. 13 or e-mail: Margaret.dunn@ could work longer hours, we could wide. coaottawa.ca For information about had sustained smoke damage. My sound board, the microphones, the ask for a hardwood floor. We also The registration fee is $20 for sen- the RGP’s program, contact Marion talked about the timing, booking art- iors and caregivers and $30 for health Agnew, RGP of Eastern Ontario at electronic keyboard given to me by Sjef and David, a hand crafted mini- ists while not knowing how long the professionals. Pre-registration will 613-761-4458 or e-mail: magnew@ rebuild would take, and we discussed be required. Presentations will be in ottawahospital.on.ca ature guitar in stained glass from Kyla and her grandfather, my fridg- my enrollment in a PhD program in es, espresso machine, computer, all September. reeked of smoke. We were eventu- In the end, I decided to retire. But ally informed that the fire had been I will keep my fingers in the musical deliberately set from outside the res- pie putting on the occasional concert. taurant. And, I will promote the idea of house Friends dropped by to help clean, concerts: what they are; how to ar- and remove the debris. On the fourth range them. This latter idea is about day, upwards of 40 regulars dropped taking over 27 years of experience by. We washed the furniture, and in Ottawa’s music scene and giving moved it all into storage. it back to the community that sup- Besides the chaos in my life, we ported me. realized that touring musicians would In the meantime I plan to spend also be affected. I got in touch with more time with my life partner, take the scheduled musicians to let them the first holiday I have had in dec- Need Renovations? know what had happened and let the ades, and to slowly come down from community know that the musicians an experience I could never wish on would need replacement concerts. anyone. People in the community hosted the Stay tuned for more info about concerts in their homes. They invit- house concerts in next month’s issue.
PUBLIC READING e Regina Manifesto (on its 75th Anniversary) Glebe Community Centre Custom Designed Additions and Monday, August 18 - 7:00 pm Major Renovations that respect the Sponsored by Friends of the Manifesto and the Ottawa Centre Federal NDP Craftsmanship and Architectural For more information (or to volunteer to read a portion style of your older home. of the Manifesto on August 18) contact: 594-8888 John Smart (613) 232-3063 [email protected] or www.gordonmcgovern.com Liam Lynch (613) 558-4031 [email protected] GLEBE CONVERSATIONS Glebe Report August 15, 2008 13 A passion for radio; a passion for what grows in the earth BY JC SULZENKO food supply equates to security for Take an equal measure of these families. We’re dealing with subsist- ingredients. Mix in thirty years’ ex- ence farmers, here. There’s nothing perience in radio broadcasting and romantic about their lives. They eat management at the CBC. Add a what they grow, and any excess goes strong social conscience that embra- to the market to produce a bit of cash ces not only our community but also for necessities, which include pri- his place in the world, a spirit of vol- mary education and health care. Suc- untarism and an entrepreneur’s drive. cess with those cash crops translates Toss in a load of charm and optimism into quality of life for them and their that radiates. What have you got? families.” Doug Ward: friend and neighbour Doug has chaired FRI for the last and current president of Farm Radio seven years and spends between International (FRI). twenty and thirty hours a week work- Fresh from his fi rst visit to Ghana, ing for the organization as a volun- Doug’s enthusiasm for this charit- teer. “The subject matter and focus is able organization is contagious. crucial now that we are facing food “Our study in fi ve African countries shortages and climate change. Ensur- Photo: kevin PerkinS, radio farm internationaL ing that local farmers have tools to about how farmers get information Doug Ward at training session in Ghana on crops and agriculture showed that help them diversify their crops will over 80 per cent use radio. Print and This means that FRI remains in its leaves with the corn – the wee- reduce their risk of crop failure.” TV aren’t in the picture at all. In the fundraising mode throughout the vils stay away! “Such a low cost/no “Not only are we encouraging the global south, radio is the only col- year. “Right now, we’re seeking cost option for pest control could exchange of ideas, we also are train- lective medium, gathering people funds to support research into scripts help many farmers, if they knew ing local people to name the issues together much in the same way as written 28 years ago, so that informa- about it.” and organize around them. In this radio did when it fi rst came to North tion still relevant today can also be Doug’s fi rst trip to Africa came way, their voices become a voice in America.” accessible.” eight years after he joined the board development. Radio not only gets the The model started with the CBC “Up to fi ve years ago, our organ- of the organization. “I went to Ghana word out but also serves as a catalyst National Farm Radio forums in the ization gathered and shared farming to talk about the contract we have for farmers to both talk and act. We 1930’s and with George Atkins, the information in Latin America, South with the Bill and Melinda Gates need to grow FRI’s capacity to of- Ontario farm broadcaster on the Saharan Africa and South Asia. Foundation. We know radio is effect- fer training in Africa, delivered by CBC’s Radio Noon from 1955-1980. Though the needs remain great in ive in reaching our audience from Africans. I’d like to double our core “Just before George retired, he at- all these regions, we found we were anecdotal information and from our budget to do that effectively and on tended a meeting of Commonwealth spread too thin. We chose to focus on own experience, but no formal im- a wide scale. It will require only one farm broadcasters held in Africa. the area with both the greatest need, pact studies have been done. person in Ottawa. All we have to do That’s when and where he got the and the best opportunity. Africa has “I worked with the FRI heads of in Canada is to organize it – and do idea for the Developing Countries over 500 million people living in the new study in fi ve countries (out of the fundraising!” Farm Radio Network, now renamed subsistence farm families, and in the the 40 or so that receive our scripts) “I’m retired. I have my health. I’m Farm Radio International. During last decade, hundreds of rural com- where it will be conducted. Together, so lucky to be able to really help in a his African tour, he found the focus munity radio stations have popped we determined how the research will practical way.” of broadcasts sometimes missed the up to serve them. be done over the next four years to Bravo, Doug Ward. Encore! mark. For example, a recent broad- “The challenge is to make the shar- explore radio’s capacity to engage For information on FRI, check cast in Sierra Leone had suggested ing of information more two-way, small farmers to scale up their food out www.farmradio.org or call how to fi x tractors when the major- which is essential for it to be relevant production, because having a reliable 613-761-3650. ity of farmers used oxen. George be- and timely.” Doug suggests. “What lieved that, if he could provide local will enable this fl ow is the amaz- broadcasters with information rel- ing way cell phones have caught on, evant to listeners, it would be useful even in the poorest African commun- and used. He began writing scripts, ities. In a village where I saw only based on research that came from one water tap and no other services, a the global south and that mixed trad- man sat in a business suit, with a cell itional know-how with modern and phone and a ledger. He’s become the scientifi c information. phone system for that community, so “Today’s FRI organization has a farmers can receive and send mes- small staff in Ottawa that mails four sages, and make and receive calls. packages of written scripts each year If one farmer has a problem with his to hundreds of rural radio stations in crop, now he can phone his question Africa. Broadcasters there adapt the in to the radio station and tune in scripts to local conditions and lo- for strategies that have been used to cal languages. Most of the research combat the problem elsewhere.” comes from African farmers and Af- “Driving between rural radio sta- rican agricultural stations and most of tions, we spoke with a man plant- the scriptwriting is done by Africans. ing corn and using a string to guide “Everything we do, all our scripts the rows. After his twelve year-old and our weekly newsletter to broad- daughter dropped three seeds into casters, are also available on-line holes he’d dug, her eight year-old in English and French, which cover sibling covered them up. That 50 x perhaps 95 per cent of African broad- 50 metre fi eld would yield enough casters. We would like to serve farm corn for the year. I asked him how broadcasters in the former Portuguese he protects his harvest, because I colonies (Mozambique and Angola) knew that weevils play havoc with but will have to fi nd new funding for corn stored in jute bags. He pointed that.” to a Neem tree and said he mixes
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137 Second Avenue, Suite 2 Tel: 613-233-7771 Ottawa K1S 2H4 Fax: 613-233-3442 Email: [email protected] 14 Glebe Report August 15, 2008 NEWS Reminder about city bylaw A street party for everyone! on outdoor fi replaces It helps to have some good food Ottawa Fire Services reminds resi- If a property is close to a densely on hand, a little music, some games dents that outdoor fi replaces – like populated area, a permit may not be and, well, when you bring good folks chimineas – fall under the same Open issued. together, the fun just happens! And Air Fire bylaw restrictions that pro- “Even if you hold any type of Open what a hoot we had that fi rst year hibit campfi res and other open air Air Fire permit, you must contact Ot- and every year since! As with many fi res in Ottawa’s urban and densely tawa Fire Services before lighting the of the street parties, ours has a small populated villages and developments. fi re,” says Deputy Chief Montone. “organizing committee” that takes “Many types of outdoor fi replaces “We regularly get warm, dry spells in care of the posters, fl yers, games, are available on the market, but some our region that often result in a total music, BBQs and tables for the food. people don’t realize Ottawa’s Open fi re ban.” But what makes it a great success are Air Fire bylaw prohibits their use in In locations where open fi res are all the keen participants who show urban areas or locations near build- prohibited, non-profi t or religious up with their chairs, good cheer and ings,” says Deputy Chief Bruce Mon- organizations can apply for a per- potluck offerings. tone, Ottawa Fire Services. “Even mit for campfi res or an outdoor fi re- We know we’re not alone in this though outdoor fi replace manufactur- place for a specifi c event. Organizers tradition, because we often see other ers indicate that the product’s design must contact Ottawa Fire Services’ streets with the barricades, the tell- limits heat and sparks, the reduced Fire Prevention Division, on Carling BY ELAINE DIGUER tale hand painted signs, BBQs, kid- “Fantastic amenities,” “We’re close die pools and lawn chairs. But this levels still pose a signifi cant risk.” Avenue, where an onsite inspection th Rural residents within Ottawa must be scheduled before issuing a to EVERYTHING,” “Great shops,” year, to help us celebrate our 10 boundaries require an Open Air Fire permit. “We love the GNAG,”and “Terrifi c Annual Brown’s Inlet Street Party, permit – which is valid for a calendar Ottawa Fire Services advises schools.” We say and hear those we would like to extend an invita- year – before lighting any open-air everyone who owns cottages outside words often and, sure, the Glebe is tion to all our neighbours to join in fi re. Fires for agricultural purposes, the Ottawa area – in the Kawarthas, indeed a great place to live, n’est-ce- on the festivities. So come out with like burning brush, which are larger Big Rideau Lakes, or western Que- pas? Now, add to that list: “SUPER the whole family and join us on Sat., in nature and last a few days, require bec – to check with local authorities STREET PARTIES” too! Sept. 6 at Brown’s Inlet, located on an annual agricultural permit. Appli- for regulations or any fi re bans be- When we moved to the neighbour- Craig Street between Holmwood and cants must provide a farm business fore lighting campfi res or open air hood, we knew that many of the Broadway. registration number, which covers up outdoor fi replaces. things we loved to do were close by. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. with to four properties. For more information on outdoor What we learned along the way is the Kids’ Bike Parade. The young However, living in a rural area does fi res, permits and contact informa- how much we love our neighbour- folks make their way down the street, not guarantee eligibility for a permit. tion, visit ottawa.ca. hood and appreciate the great com- many of them (bikes that is) fi nely munity of folks that live in it. After festooned for the occasion. So, feel the birth of our two sons, we gath- free to decorate your bike! BBQs ered together with some like-minded are provided, so bring along your folks and organized The First Annual favourite food to grill (we have lots Brown’s Inlet Street Party. It’s pur- of hot dogs on hand). We also set up pose? Create a fun venue for our kids tables for the potluck contributions. to have a little outdoor fun together So, bring along a dessert or salad to and to celebrate (mourn) the end of share! the summer. See you in September!
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Photo: Lynda What has impressed me most so running a farm and tending animals Photo: Alejandra Gonzalez cooks up Tus- far is the concern that children had in a kind and conscientious way. We The goats became quite used to the can tomato soup at the Red Apron. for the issues that I raised regarding cleaned stalls, milked goats, made campers, and joined in at mealtimes.
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are passionate to bring constructive to Vancouver and from New York to ity of s change to the community and willing Edmonton. s niver to work towards it? These individuals, It is now up to you! From June 30 s also known as connectors, are often to Sept. 5 2008, we will meet with y of U s the unsung heroes of the neighbour- different groups in your community ection hood. They are able to pull resources from all sectors and walks of life, as ll together by dipping into their broad well as residents in order to identify l co informal networks. Connectors find who the connectors are in your com- ecia the specific expertise and foster the munity. By deliberately getting these tration courte enthusiasm and dedication needed to s rary sp rary people together, this will create the u b get things done in their community. i l synergy required for them to collab- Ill Leadership Ottawa, a non-profit orate by bringing their diverse skills, An Ottawa group, Friends of the efforts to build social justice in Can- organization dedicated to developing knowledge and strengths in order to Manifesto, will stage a public read- ada, create Medicare, and the welfare community leaders is committed to shape the community of which they ing of the Regina Manifesto on state. We wish to honour the dele- discovering the connectors in the are a part. Mon., Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Multi gates’ achievements and to seek our Glebe neighbourhood. By bringing For more information or to par- Purpose Room of the Glebe Com- own inspiration from their example.” them to light and honouring them ticipate in the nomination process, munity Centre. The event will mark Participants will take turns reading together, we hope to establish an the seventy-fifth anniversary of the the manifesto out loud, section by informal communication network, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. document’s acceptance in July 1933 section. A discussion will follow the which will contribute to further by a convention of the Co-operative reading. building a vibrant and thriving com- There is also an on-line nomina- tion form located at: Commonwealth Federation, forerun- “We want to show respect for the munity. For more information visit, ner of the New Democratic Party. historical record and to enjoy an http://www.leadershipottawa.org/ http://www.leadershipottawa.org/ html/nomination_form.php. The 4,000 word manifesto served evening devoted to remembrance of html/theconnectorsproject.htm. as the new party’s political platform the roots of the CCF and the NDP,” until 1956. Its most famous section says Liam Lynch, president of the said that the CCF would not rest Ottawa Centre Federal NDP execu- until it had “eradicated capitalism” in tive, which is co-sponsoring the Canada and replaced it with a better event. JOHN GRANT planned and more humane economic The event is open to the public. RENOVATIONS • RESTORATIONS system. Anyone wishing to read a section “The Regina delegates met at a of the manifesto at the event should Homes, Apartments, Kitchens, Bathrooms, time of great economic crisis when contact John Smart, 613-232-3063, fascism threatened the world,” says [email protected] or Liam Lynch, Basements, Shops, Restaurants, Offices Friends of the Manifesto organizer, 613-558-4031, llynch@connect. John Smart. “Their inspiration led to carleton.ca. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
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Liquid ingredients: (total 1 ½ cups) ½ cup canned pineapple chunks, well drained (reserve juice) ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice 1 egg ½ cup very ripe banana (half a banana uncut works fine) ¼ to 3/8 cup buttermilk or enough to make 1 ½ cups total liquid ingredients Sugar, fat and salt: 1 ½ tbsp sugar or honey Pie made with raw ingredients 3 tbsp butter or margarine Summer has arrived and an abun- various natural seasonings. Every 1 tsp salt dance of fresh and local foods are bite is packed with nutrition … and Dry ingredients: now available from various farmer’s so very delicious! 3 cups flour, part whole wheat or multigrain * markets. The warmer months are a Last year’s event attracted a record Yeast: time when we must truly take ad- 30 pie entries. The pie contest is open 2 tsp yeast (1 ½ tsp in summer)** vantage of the wide selection of lo- to everyone, with the focus on raw, cal produce, as some of the fruits and Additives: vegan, local and sustainable ingredi- vegetables are only around for a very ents. A team of celebrity judges in- ½ cup shredded coconut short time. Summertime is also per- cluding Ron Eade (food editor of Ot- 1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts fect for preparing simple and lighter tawa Citizen); Leanne Cusack (CTV For loaf meals made from seasonal offerings News), Brigitte Gall (Me, My House Add the ingredients to the bread machine in this order (unless your bread at their freshest. There’s nothing & I), Robert Fife (CTV News), Clive machine requires a different order). Bake on the white bread cycle. quite like biting into a fresh plum or Doucet (Ottawa city councillor), Paul For rolls peach in peak season. Harvest season Dewar (member of Parliament), Stu Put the above ingredients in the bread machine on dough cycle – about 1.5 is also time for preparing scrump- Mills (CBC radio), and others will hours. Remove the dough, punch down and cut into bun sizes. This amount tious pies and tarts made from local select the winning pies. Emcee for will make 12 large rolls, 16 a bit smaller or up to 32 small ones. Put onto a fresh produce. this year’s event is Adrian Harewood greased baking sheet and let rise for about 45 minutes. I put the oven on at 400º The SimplyRaw Festival, spon- from CBC’s “All in a Day.” The first for 1 minute while I’m cutting the buns and then put the rolls into the warm sored by The Table Vegetarian Res- prize is a 9-tray Excalibur dehydra- oven for the rising. Bake at 375ºF for 12-15 minutes or until golden on top. taurant, is a great example of how lo- tor, and the winning recipe will be Serve as soon as possible. cal, seasonal and raw foods can bring featured in the local newspaper. Notes together a community. There was Everyone is a winner at this fun com- *Flour: I usually use at least a cup of whole wheat flour which results in less such a positive response at last year’s munity contest. Organizers are now gluten and requires more yeast, so if you use all white flour, you could cut the outdoor festival that SimplyRaw taking entries, so be sure to register yeast even more. Robin Hood multigrain flour acts like white flour and gives is extending it to two full days this now as spaces are limited! a tasty texture. summer. The 2008 SimplyRaw Fes- The SimplyRaw Festival takes **Yeast: In summer recently I found that 2 teaspoons of yeast resulted in too tival will feature internationally re- place at Central Park on Sat., Sept. high a loaf so I’ve cut it to 1 ½ teaspoons. My theory is that flour absorbs the nowned speakers including: Brian 6 and Sun., Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to dampness in summer while in winter it’s drier, requiring more yeast to rise. Clement, director of Hippocrates 5 p.m. each day. It is a non-profit, I’m not sure which recipe book featured this bread, but thanks to the original Institute; Victoria Boutenko, author free admission event, organized by cook. I’ve only changed the quantities to conform to my master recipe. of Green For Life; Lalita Salas, di- dedicated raw vegan husband and rector of The Ann Wigmore Insti- wife team, Natasha Kyssa and Mark tute; Matt Monarch; Dorit; Angela Faul – owners of SimplyRaw. 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180 York St., Unit 102 613-241-LINO (5466) 20 Glebe Report August 15, 2008 ART students from Glebe Collegiate, Can- terbury High School, Glashan, and Art In The Park Goes Green Hopewell. Glebe residents Alanna BY BHAT BOY and Shauna Griffin have been run- Green was the theme this year at ning the youth exhibit for two years Art in the Park, but how do you go now and are always looking for vol- greener when you are already green unteers. There were many interesting as can be? This year, in addition to pieces exhibited in the youth tent. providing a recycling depot, the team Kelsey Coburn, a shy but beautiful at Art in the Park provided a water student graduating from Glebe Col- bottle refilling station. We estimate legiate, won the McKeen’s Loeb Art that this small improvement saved in the Park youth prize of $200. She more than 5,000 plastic bottles as was chosen by Lily Swain, graduate people lined up throughout the week- of Emily Carr School of Art, from end to fill up their water bottles. The among 30 entrants. Lily Swain is a innovation was thanks to Chandler young painter herself and waits on Swain’s team, the free water was tables at lunch time at Von’s Bistro. provided by our friends at Charles- The Art in the Park gradua- fort Development. We at Art in the tion prize was also won by Kelsey Park try to use used and recycled ma- Coburn. Kelsey received a cheque for terials wherever possible and keep Bhat Boy, Laura Mindoroff, People’s Choice award winner, and Chandler $300 presented to her at the school the ‘carbon footprint’ of the event as Swain by Bhat Boy. Kelsey plans to go to small as possible in keeping with the handful of the participants have been Scotland for a year before attending After 16 years, Art in the Park has spirit of the event. in all 16 of the events, including Ryerson studying design. Her teach- managed to maintain its original vi- Chandler Swain, myself, and Kath- er at Glebe, and head of the Art De- sion as an earth friendly festival erine Mackinson. We try to focus on partment, Kelley Cloer, spoke highly for emerging fine artists. This year being a Fine Arts festival, but include of her determination to see a project the event had 246 artists registered, crafts and jewelry. The key words in through to completion. We at Art in as well as about 25 student artists, choosing the artists who will exhibit the Park are proud to help her make and 40 performers. Attendance was are ‘handcrafted’ and ‘original.’ her dreams come true. higher than it has ever been before, bringing thousands of people to visit our community. Art in the Park, like the Great Glebe Garage Sale, has become part of our unique cultural heritage, and like the garage sale, it has in turn caught on in many other communities around the city. Since Art in the Park was founded in 1993, more than 10 other similar such events have sprung up around the National Capital Region, but ours was the first, and is the biggest of all of them. Kelsey receives her award from Bhat Every year we have some new art- Boy at GCI. ists, and some of the past artists. A
Twelve year-old Glashan student, Kelsey, clearly an outstanding and Glebe resident Rebecca Slater student, was chosen independently was Art in the Park’s youngest art- by the faculty at the Glebe Col- ist to have her own booth. Rebecca legiate Institute for this prize. The likes to draw and paint dinosaurs and graduation prize is funded by Art dragons, as well as other fantasy sub- in the Park. Art in the Park is an ject matter. Rebecca is a soft-spoken, Ontario not-for-profit corporation, but bold young artist, and she sold managed exclusively for our an- Going south this winter? Come see the expertsGomore than- 30 framed pieces during nual festival. We receive no public ing south this winter? Come see the expertsthe show. Art in the Park 2008 was funding or corporate sponsorship her first public showing. other than the McKeen’s Loeb Art McKeen’s Loeb sponsored the Art in the Park youth program. If you in the Park youth exhibition and in- would like to know more informa- cluded more than 25 students from tion about Art in the Park, please around the city. Submissions included contact [email protected]
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Opera Lyra Ottawa (OLO) pre- page Cherubino, amorous of every sents Mozart’s very popular and woman, is constantly getting into witty opera, Le Nozze di Figaro trouble; and the scheming Dr. Bar- (The Marriage of Figaro), Sept. 13, tolo reminds Figaro of a debt owed 15, 17 and 20, at the National Arts to the spinster Marcellina, whom he Centre, to launch the company’s had rashly promised to marry if the 24th season. OLO last presented Le debt was not repaid. Nozze di Figaro in 1995. From the It is soon revealed however that first notes of the famous overture Figaro, who was stolen as an infant through to the very end, this opera by thieves, is in fact the long lost son is full of beautiful music with one of Marcellina and Bartolo, and they breathtaking aria after another. The enjoy a happy reunion. The Coun- witty plot is masterfully combined tess and Susanna seek to expose the with memorable music to create a Count’s infidelity and lay plans to satirical commentary on the class catch him in the act, so a series of structure of European society in the passed notes, humorous misunder- late 18th century. standings, disguises and misguided Sung in Italian with English and schemes add to the chaos of the day. French subtitles, performances of Le At last, the Count is exposed for his Nozze di Figaro will begin at 8 pm. philandering ways and is forced to Pre-opera chats are presented free of admit his jealous behaviours and in- PLAY...JUST PLAY charge to all patrons one-hour prior to discretions. He begs for his wife’s each performance in the lobby. These forgiveness, which he ultimately re- Guitar • Violin Bodhran • Choirs offer an opportunity to learn more ceives and the opera wraps up as the Bass • Drums Percussion about the composer, context and his- household rejoices. Flute • Harp Single tickets, from $39 to $165, Tin Whistle torical significance of the opera. Bagpipes The alternate name for the Le Noz- are available from the NAC box Performance (Highland and Irish) ze di Figaro is “A Crazy Day,” an apt office and all Ticketmaster loca- Trumpet • Sax description of the convoluted, twist- tions (service fees will be applied). Banjo • Piano ing plot that follows the events of a Visit Ticketmaster online or call Fiddle • Autoharp Ukelele • Voice single day in the chateau of Count 613-755-1111. Subscriptions for the Almaviva in 18th century Spain. It OLO season are still available. Call Private and group instruction • master classes is the wedding day for Susanna, the 613-233-9200, ext 221. Students Countess’ maid, and Figaro, who with a valid Live Rush™ member- • choirs • sessions • performance preparation • has given up his barbering and is ship card may buy up to 2 tickets per Rentals available: guitars (electric, steel and nylon strung and bass), now valet to Count Almaviva. A host performance at a discounted price. banjos, fiddles, band instruments, djembes. of hilariously complicated situa- Tickets may be purchased online or tions arises throughout the day as in person at the NAC box office on The Ottawa Folklore Centre the Count, an unfaithful yet ironic- the day of the performance between ally jealous husband, makes advan- 2-6 p.m. More information is avail- School of Music • 1111 Bank St, 613-730-2887 ces on the bride-to-be; the young able at www.liverush.ca.
Ottawa Youth Choir Strengthening our seeks new members The Ottawa Regional Youth Choir (ORYC), conducted by Kevin Reeves, is HERITAGE seeking young people between the ages of 15 and 23 years to join the choir in September. The choir performs its own concerts and is also heard in perform- ance with a wide range of other musical ensembles. Persons interested in auditioning on Sat., Sept, 6 should contact Carolyn Smith at 613-823-1114. To find out more about the ORYC, check out the web- site at www.oryc.on.ca. Bytown Voices welcomes newcomers Bytown Voices is a four-voice choir which rehearses on Tuesday evenings (8-10 p.m.) at St Basil’s Church located at Maitland and the Queensway. The fall session begins on Sept. 9 and new members are welcome. We will be preparing for the Christmas concert on Dec. 14, when the guest soloist will be one Garth Hampson. The program will present a selection of church and secular music, including Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on Christmas Carols.” More information can be obtained at www.bytownvoices.com or from Valerie Bryce 613-234-1030. precision
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WALL-E The Ron Clark Story Directed by Andrew Stanton Directed by Randa Haines Rated G This made-for-TV film is the story of one man’s I hate to sound like a broken record but Pixar mov- belief that he can teach kids, any kids, to learn. ies just keep getting better and better! While this Matthew Perry plays a small-town, rural North latest film is much different from last year’s excel- Carolina teacher who moves to New York City lent “Ratatouille,” the animation is at the top of its after he sees an ad in a newspaper “Teachers class and the story really brings it all together into Wanted.” He finds a job in Harlem. The story is what can only be described as a masterpiece. based on true events. Good family-viewing film. The story revolves around a robot named WALL- Available: Ottawa Public Library. E (which stands for Waste Allocation Lift Loader, Earth-Class). As his name suggests, his sole purpose is to compact and then Young Törless stack cubes of trash in what looks like a huge dump. The plot is your basic Directed by Volker Schlöndorff robot boy meets robot girl, robot boy loses robot girl, robot boy wins ro- Based on the book “The Confusions of Young Törless,” (1906) by Austrian bot girl again. There is also an incredibly imaginative environmental theme writer Robert Musil, “Young Törless” is a chilling tale of things to come. The throughout the film but it never forces its message down our throats. film takes place in the early 1900s and focuses on Matthieu Carriere, who The animation goes beyond the last wave of ultra sharp and clean looking plays Luther, an intelligent boy attending an Austrian military boarding school. films to bring a more realistic “earthy” feel to the movie and is now begin- He’s shy and an observer. Luther watches his classmates’ sadistic behavior and ning to truly blur the line between what is real and what is drawn. abuse of power. Filmed in black and white, the stark light and shadows convey a sense of Iron Man gloom as Luther discovers: “There’s not an evil world and a good world. They Directed by Jon Favreau exist together in the same world.” Young Törless won the 1966 Cannes Film Rated PG Festival International Critic’s Prize for First-Time Director. There’s a wonder- Robert Downey Jr. is to “Iron Man” what Johnny Depp is to “Jack Spar- ful interview with director Schlöndorff on the DVD. This is a thought-provok- row.” In both cases, the actors leave you feeling that the characters they are ing film for adult audiences. Available: Ottawa Public Library. portraying onscreen are very close to their own personalities. And tellingly, in each case they seem to be having a lot of fun with the part. Les Choristes (The Chorus) At first glance, “Iron Man” seems like a tough sell. It’s about anarms Directed by Christophe Barratier dealer who builds an armoured suit which is ironically not actually made of Shot in France, “The Chorus” is a touching story with excellent casting and iron! There are lots of cool special effects and military intrigue but that is not the familiar drama of bad guys versus good guys. Clément Mathieu undertakes the reason to see this movie. In fact, for me, the only reason to see this movie the daunting task of teaching music at a boy’s boarding school where discipline is Robert Downey Jr.’s exceptional performance. It, like this year’s “The In- is rigid. His choir transforms the lives of those he inspires through music. The credible Hulk,” is saved from being simply teenaged boy fodder by the skill film was nominated for two Oscars: Best Achievement in Music Written for of the actor behind the mask. Motion Pictures, Original Song and Best Foreign Language Film of the Year, France. Great family viewing. Available: Blockbuster and Rogers. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Directed by Andrew Adamson Small Wonders, aka Fiddlefest Rated PG Directed by Alan Miller This is the second installment of the The Chronicles of Narnia series fol- Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to learn to play an instrument will lowing 2005’s “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” While the two mov- appreciate the effort that goes into teaching East Harlem kids the art of play- ies are very different in style, I liked this second one more. The animated ing the violin. Roberta Guaspari-Tzavaras is devoted to teaching music. When characters are much more real looking and the story held my attention and the arts funding is cut in NYC schools, she starts a non-profit organization to the attention of my children as well, although it is probably aimed at preteens enable three East Harlem public schools to offer violin lessons to kids. In the and teenagers. film we see Roberta convey her love for the violin to her students. She insists The children in “The Chronicles” (now young adults) all return in this that all children are artists. Roberta brings her students to a Knicks basketball film and we are introduced to the new title character, Prince Caspian. The game to play the national anthem and later hooks them up with internationally story centres around the Prince and his attempts to gain control of his king- known violinists in a benefit concert at Carnegie Hall. On stage with the chil- dom from an evil uncle, but of course the story is much more involved and dren are Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman, Midori, Arnold Steinhardt, Joshua Bell, includes many entertaining twists and surprises. There are fight scenes that and Mark O’Conner. Meryl Streep stars in the feature film version “Music may frighten very young children, but nothing gory. of the Heart.” The documentary is much more interesting. Academy Award This is definitely a must-see and given the excellence of the animated se- nominated: 1996 Best Documentary, Features - Allan Miller, Walter Scheuer. quences, you should try and see it on a big screen. Available: Amazon.com.
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(613) 233-4488 | www.tracyarnett.com NEWS Glebe Report August 15, 2008 23 Get your groove on in the Glebe: CISV Indonesian delegation Dance With Alana studios get a taste of Hip Hop dancing BY LEAH GELLER BY STEVE BORZA delegates who arrived June 23 with their leader. This interchange was I was quietly browsing the lawns On Tues. July 8, Abbey Sturrock, for a three week period, where they and tables at this year’s Glebe Garage our well-known and loved GNAG lived in their partners’ homes; had Sale when it happened – a beautiful Hip Hop instructor, volunteered to the opportunity to present an Indo- pair of women’s tap shoes in brand drive to Brewer Park equipped with nesian National Cultural evening at new condition grabbed my attention. simple choreography, music and sub- the Indonesian Embassy; worked on I went over and tried them on. They woofer sound system in check, ready a local organic farm together; saw fit perfectly. to teach a Hip Hop number to the what cottage life in Canada is like; I had wanted to start tap dancing for Indonesia-Canada CISV Interchange visited a few Canadian landmarks; years. Now there were no excuses. I delegation. as well as having a glimpse of Can- pulled out my cash and paid $10 for What is a CISV Interchange? It is adian family culture. On July 14, all the shoes. And I knew exactly where one of a number of international pro- were sad to say their farewells. Three I’d go to take a class – at Dance With grams run by a volunteer organiza- weeks is quite a short period to get Alana studio in the Glebe. It’s where tion, CISV (Children’s International
vard Summer Villages). The idea behind acquainted with their partners and I’ve been finessing my swing dance A their families, but it happens and you technique for the last year. And it’s CISV originated in 1946 from a nearly have to live it to believe it. The where I know I can pursue my dream psychologist, Dr. Doris Twitchell second leg of the program will take of becoming an Astaire-style hoofer Allen, whose belief was that children are potential agents of social change place in December, when the eight in a warm and welcoming atmos- Photo: Bruno Canadian delegates and their leader phere. Beginner students can study swing, and that decisions they would make will visit their respective partners in Dance With Alana studio was tap, salsa, Hip Hop, belly dancing or as adults would be based on attitudes Jakarta to get a taste of Indonesian opened just last year by Alana Hock, ballroom at Dance With Alana stu- and emotions learned in their pre- culture and solidify these bonds. The near Fifth and Bank in the Glebe Fit- dios. adolescent years. CISV’s mission families learned a great deal from ness space. The location is familiar is to build on peace by facilitating these interchanges and although there territory for Alana – she graduated students, but also people in their 30s, friendships amongst children of dif- are many similarities, differences are from Glebe High School over a dec- 40s, 50s and 60s. And according to ferent nations. very interesting to discover. ade ago. “At Glebe, I choreographed Alana, “You don’t need a dance part- We discovered CISV through For more information about CISV for musicals, was president of the ner to sign up. In fact, more than half friends who had participated them- programs and how it began, visit drama club, and was even asked to of my students are single or come on selves as children, and then our young the local chapter’s website: www. teach dance in gym classes,” explains their own. And more and more men neighbour friend went to a village in cisvottawa.ca. The fall is a great Alana. “Coming back here, it feels are coming to dance, including many Israel with CISV. If you ask around, time to attend an information even- so much like home because I spent young guys.” there is a strong likelihood that you ing. Come and hear from those who so many years in the Glebe.” For beginners, there are many know of someone who has also par- have recently participated and see if Since graduating from high school, styles of dance to choose from: ticipated. Our family has lived two this is something that might suit your Alana has studied and taught in To- swing, tap, salsa, Hip Hop, belly CISV Interchanges and this time we family. ronto, New York, Sweden and Italy. dancing and ballroom. Alana also hosted one of the eight Indonesian She has choreographed for Disney offers a women’s class called dance and ran a school in downtown To- fusion for those who are unsure of ronto for eight years. Alana returned what dance style they want to ex- to her home town in 2006 to start a plore. “We’ll do an intro class of jazz school in Ottawa. “There’s something one week and hip hop the next. Stu- really special about the people here. dents get a taste of ballet, Latin, even They’ll take a moment and make eye Bollywood style.” contact and smile. That’s something Starting this September, Alana will I really missed in Toronto.” also be offering a seniors’ tap class. You can tell that Alana’s a people “I think tap is a dance style that has person, and that translates into the a really cool history, and we dance to way she teaches. “Something that incredible music that I think people I’ve always wanted for my dance stu- over 60 would really love.” dio is for people to feel at home,” she Although I don’t qualify for the explains. “I want them to be able to seniors’ class – yet – I will be sign- ing up for tap. And soon my Glebe hoto: Steve Borza
leave their troubles behind. Learning p something as an adult can be scary, Garage Sale purchase will be put to It’s you and me … Indonesia-Canada so we want to make it as much fun very, very good use. as possible.” For more information about Dance Alana’s school attracts people of With Alana classes, visit the website all ages. There are some university at www.dancewithalana.com or call Alana at 613-233-3456. Leave nothing to chance Learn to dance! If you’ve ever wanted to take dance lessons but didn’t have the chance, if you love Celtic music and like to move to the beat, if you enjoy combining exercise with friendship, fun, and learning a new skill: this is the perfect time to give Scottish country dancing a try! No dancing experience or partner required. No kilts, swords, bagpipes or competitions! All you need is energy and a desire to learn. Bring both to our free introductory class, Mon., Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m., Glashan School (28 Arling- ton Ave, east of the Voyageur Bus Terminal). Come and listen to the reels, jigs and strathspeys; learn a few easy dances; meet a couple of the teachers and some of our members … and see how you like it! Adult classes, Monday nights, Sept-May. Annual membership: $85. For more information, contact Elaine Hoag, 613-729-6198; Guy Quesnel, 613-725-3031; www.flora.org/ardbrae).
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great soccer at the OISC Icebreaker Yeldon better than Starbucks coffee; a ca- tournament. Centre (6:30-8:30 p.m.). rafe was generously donated to us by Many of the girls who play with the Club President Kim Lam- John Little, manager of Starbucks at OISC are residents of Ottawa South bert, a long-time Glebe Bank and Hopewell. resident, will be on hand to ry E llen M a ry
and the Glebe. So, when it came Communities are enriched not just answer questions about the o :
time to stock and manage a can- t by their private citizens but by their teen for the participating teams, we club’s fledging girls house corporate citizens as well. The two Ph o turned to some Glebe/Ottawa South league. GU16 Regional teams of the OISC merchants. This year, in an innova- One good example of Major midget girls team: (top left to right) Coach raise their cleats to Sammy of Civic tive move, we approached Sammy the club’s success last Eric Schwartz, Asst. Coach Morissa Lychak; 2nd Shawarma and Pies in the Glebe Midani of Civic Shawarma and Pies year was that the Shooting row: Coach Dave Richardson, Asst. Coach Laura (best shawarma in Ottawa if you ask (located on Bank Street just north of Stars Major Midget team Richardson; 3rd row: Kate Saunders, Kim Yeldon, me) and to John of Starbucks in Ot- Lansdowne Park) and asked him if played 50 games during Ashley Murphy, Kaitlyn Young; bottom row: Amber tawa South. Many, many thanks. Oh, Stewart-Burton, Grace Foran, Carolyn Whyte, Mary he would be interested in setting up the 2007-08 season. The and we played some great soccer Scott, Emma LeGallais a mobile stand on site throughout the talented team won gold at with one of our OISC teams finish- tournament. Sammy, a devoted soc- the Mike O’Connor tourna- ing in the top three. All told, a terrific cer fan and a longtime competitive ment (Gloucester), silver at Ali Czich, and Darby Thatcher event! player himself, ended up being very the RMC tournament (Kingston) and played for coach Laura Bond on the Karen Cohen is a Glebe resident happy to oblige. Sammy was terrific bronze at the Barrie tournament. Bantam all-star team, while Yeldon, and the manager of GU16 Regional and his shawarma were amazing! The At the provincials, the girls lost Clare Murphy, Emma Legallais, team Black, Ottawa Internationals soccer players and their fans told us a heartbreaker by six-points in the Amber Stewart Burton and Meagan Soccer Club. repeatedly that we had the best food quarter-finals to the eventual prov- Cork played for coaches Bond and incial champs, The Peterborough Jeremy Sims on the Juvenile all- Power. As was the custom for this stars. team, all nine girls had a hand in Players coming out for the com- every game. The leading scorer for petitive teams should keep an eye the tourney was Kim Yeldon, who on the club’s website, www.ot- was the MVP of the Gloucester tour- tawashootingstars.com. Inquiries, nament in February and the lead contact Jack Aubry at 613-232-7431 scorer for the year. or [email protected]. The club’s talent was also reflected Eric Schwartz, a retiring coach in the number of players and coaches with the club, is a board member of it placed on three regional all-star the Ottawa Shooting Stars and proud teams. Stars Eliza Bulchak-Heely, father of a GCI graduate player. Katie Armstrong, Hannah Rochon,
Sammy Midani of Civic Shawarma and Pies stands with soccer team mem- bers.
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ewit baseball H y BY J. PHILLIP NICHOLSON The right and wrong thing to do: ll For all its physical challenges (you After years of serious challenges try hitting an eighty-five mile an from the allure of other summertime
on and Bi hour fastball or making a straight-as- s sports – most notably soccer, but an-arrow throw from third to first), also lacrosse, basketball, tennis and, baseball is a game for thinkers: in- well, summertime hockey – baseball stant, and perfect execution of the tine John s seems to be making a bit of a come- right thing to do on each and every
hri back. As a longtime coach and now C play. In fact, it’s the only game where president of Canada’s oldest official players are charged with errors on chartered and continually-running their playing records. In hockey, sure Little League, I am naturally encour- a deke left on that play might have
avid Potter,avid aged. But more importantly, I am
D been smart, but hey, then he bounced : s delighted that our youth now have a the puck off the boards for a perfect wide range of choices to find a sport pass to the eventual scorer, so who’s Photo that matches their physique, temper- counting errors? Tournament players (Back row): Leah Petepiece, Lucia Mkhitorova, Kylie ament and timetable. Dumville, Morgan Johnson, David Potter (coach), Ariana Bonder, Dom Her- Like most sports, baseball and “Exorcising” judgment: Truly rick (coach), Darian Bakalaar, Charlotte Dunlap, Heather Dunlap softball demand and develop physic- unique in baseball is that a judg- Middle row: Freya Potter, Emily Kelly, Coco Paris al strength, agility, speed, and eye- ment is made by the umpires on each Front row: Nicola Watson, Paige Hewitt, Andrea Boucher, Madison Barr, hand coordination. And like other and every play: ball/strike; fair/foul; Grace Fulton, Karen Bakalaar (coach) team sports, they call for collegial- safe/out; caught/not caught; tagged/ BY DAVID POTTER ity, complementarity and a sense of not tagged; balk/no balk; intentional/ non-intentional; obstruction/no ob- The girls had some difficulties making practices and most games had barely common mission. struction; interference/no interfer- enough team members to play (7) an official game, but the rest of the teams But what is unique about baseball? ence; legal/not legal. Players have (Russell and south Ottawa) had similar difficulties, so the season worked out I say three things. to get used to it – and generally they reasonably well. With some brilliant defense from Emily Kelly and Charlotte It ain’t over ‘til it’s over: Okay, do. They suck it in, learn from it, and Dunlap at second and behind the plate and some magic pitching from Kylie this is not unique to baseball, since move on, knowing that “what goes Dumville, we won the final tournament championship for Glebe for the second a few other sports – such as tennis – around comes around.” Just as our year running – back to back victories with a much younger and almost totally also do not have time limits. But let’s Umpire in Chief Doug Diak says: different team. If this group of girls comes out to practice next spring, they will face it, most of those are grueling “Umpires are not always right, but be hard to beat! physical confrontations that exact a they’re never wrong” so, in baseball, huge toll in energy, so it is rare that “it’s not always fair, but it’s never a big deficit can be overcome late in unfair.” the game. With baseball, rotation of Baseball. It’s not for everybody, pitchers and players, and a bounce but it is for somebody. Lucky some- here or there can often make it, as body! they say, “a whole new ball game.” So, “never say die” is one great life J. Phillip Nicholson is president of lesson from baseball. Glebe Little League.
Back row: Coaches: Dom Herrick, David Potter, and Karen Bakalaar. Second Row: Paige Hewitt, Emily Kelly, Kylie Dumville, Lucia Mkhitorova, Morgan Johnson, Coco Paris Front Row: Darian Bakalaar, MadisonBarr. Ariana Bonder
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O Sunday evening, the teams come together at the Nepean Sportsplex over 30 years of international water to play games. Although no score is polo experience. Athletes from the Ottawa Titans
: Synchro recorded, each game is managed by s a referee. This is a terrific way for have participated in the provincial children to build on their swimming and national level programs, and Photo lessons and improve their confidence even in the Olympics. New play- BY MONIQUE SAUVE Operating out of Brewer Pool and and fitness in the pool. ers do not require any experience For most parents, June, not De- Carleton University Olympic Pool, New this year will be closer inte- but should be comfortable deep end cember, represents the year’s end, the Ottawa Synchro Club is the old- gration with the Titan’s introductory swimmers. For further information as this is the time when our kids’ est synchronized swimming club in competitive program. Competitive on the recreational or introductory numerous activities wind up. June is the National Capital Region, com- players in the club’s Academy pro- competitive programs, visit the Ot- the hectic, chaotic month of recitals, peting at the provincial and national gram will participate in pool prac- tawa Titans website at www.titan- performances, shows and meets – the levels since 1969. tices. A key benefit is that coaches swaterpolo.ca, or contact Titans culmination of a year’s hard work. Strong routine swims, coupled with extensive experience will be General Manager Deanna Barry On June 7, the Ottawa Synchron- with outstanding figure perform- available at all pools, including the (613-741-1224 or INFO@titans- ized Swim Club (Ottawa Synchro) ances clinched the 4th overall place head coach, David Hart, who has waterpolo.ca). celebrated such an event in their an- for Ottawa Synchro at the recent On- nual spring water show, held at Brew- tario provincial championships. The er Pool. In keeping with the Olympic athletes triumphed with six golds and She’ll find a lot of girls she likes here. year, the girls’ chosen theme for the one bronze medal. This is especially Herself being one of them. show was “Celebrating our Cultural meaningful given the club’s small Diversity and Competitive Spirit.” size. Needless to say, trophies and Girl Guides of Canada Glebe Registration Night: medals were proudly on display at the water show. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Ottawa Synchro offers an enthusi- Glebe St. James United Church astic and encouraging environment 650 Lyon Street South for young swimmers and budding 6:30- 8:00 p.m. athletes alike, supported by a dedi- Or join today! 1-800-565-8111 cated, experienced coaching team. [email protected] The club is fully bilingual, and swim- mers are welcomed in either English or French. A popular favourite, the recreational program introduces be- ginner and intermediate swimmers to the basic skills and techniques of syn-
chronized swimming in a fun and en- thusiastic environment. A minimum level of Swimmer 4 (AquaQuest 7) or equivalent is recommended. They Swimmers, ranging in age from 7 even offer a recreational program for to 52 years, performed their choreo- adults. graphed routines to an enthusiastic As the parent of a dedicated young crowd comprised of friends, family synchronized swimmer, I can attest and synchronized swimming en- that this sport fosters confidence in thusiasts, without the usual pressures girls and forges strong bonds be- of judging and scores. Having just tween team members. Friendships returned from provincial champion- and the love of the sport flourish. ships in Etobicoke, the routines were The club offers an end of summer polished, graceful and powerfully camp at Carleton University Olympic executed. Our young athletes did us Pool for girls who wish to give syn- proud. chronized swimming a try. For more Few residents of the Glebe area are information, visit www.ottawasyn- aware that synchronized swimming chro.ca or contact head coach Julie is alive and well in their community. Pilon at [email protected].
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An enthusiastic team reaches the finishing line Ottawa Firefighters’ cookbook BY ISOBEL BISBY different literacy tasks at each stop If you see groups of people run- along the way. One highlight of the on sale now! ning in and out of bookstores in the race was at the Nicholas Hoare book- Glebe on Sat., Sept. 27, you will be store, when one of our team members The Ottawa Firefighters’ Memor- witnessing also’s 4th annual Amaz- performed his Big Bad Wolf rap. It ial has put together a cookbook, ing Book Race. was fun, it was exciting, it was tiring, with over 238 pages of assorted re- Setting the pace in literacy fund- but we’re anxiously awaiting next cipes and stories of firehouse favor- raising, the Amazing Book Race is year’s event!” ites. All sales proceeds to the Ottawa organized by Alternative Learning This year also is challenging the Firefighters’ Memorial. Styles and Outlooks (also) to sup- community to raise over $20,000 The memorial commemorates the port adult and family literacy pro- through participation in the race. bravery of all the fighters and hon- grams. also is a grassroots, commun- One hundred per cent of funds raised ours the memory of the fire fighters ity-based, not-for-profit organization from the Amazing Book Race are who have heroically given their lives dedicated to helping individuals who dedicated to front-line delivery of in service to our community. Visit are trying to improve their literacy adult and family literacy services in their website at www.offcf.ca to find the Ottawa downtown core. skills, and support parents who want out more. to provide a better start in life for To participate in this amazing their children. Funds raised provide event, get together with your friends, free quality family literacy services neighbours or co-workers and form to low income families in the Vanier, a team of 3-4 people and join in the Lowertown and Sandy Hill commun- race. If you prefer, become a spon- ities. sor, a volunteer, or donate a team Last year’s teams had a grand time. prize. For more information about “We finished a fabulous second place, how you can participate in this event, raising over $500 towards a fabulous call 613-233-8660 or e-mail us at total of over $9,000 to help support [email protected]. You can BACK TO SCHOOL also’s family literacy programs. We also register online at www.events. raced from library branches to in- runningroom.com. Check out our dependent bookstores, performing website: www.also-ottawa.org. NEVER LOOKED SO COOL! Accent on Beauty After the basics, remember to %STHETICS s 0ULSED ,IGHT 4HERAPY s $AY 3PA s 3INCE add some to your backpack! 'JGUI"WFOVF FUN XXXBDDFOUPOCFBVUZDPN /PX0GGFSJOH*OUFOTF1VMTFE-JHIU5SFBUNFOUT LOADS of FUNKY GPS)BJS3FNPWBM1IPUP3FKVWFOBUJPO School supplies & accessories .PO8FEQN 5IV'SJQN 4BUQN
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Street poet: a welcome WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING addition to the Glebe Here is a list of some titles read and discussed BY JANET E. HARRIS the time when he read a poem recently in various local book clubs: Jon More, “street poet Jon,” has about environmental issues and been reading his poetry to Glebites civil disobedience, inspired by TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR in front of the old Agora store since the life of Gandhi, to two women. Sisters in the Wilderness1 Charlotte Gray late June. It’s a way, Jon says, of They were so impressed that they King Leary2 Paul Quarrington engaging the public, making them asked to have their photo taken Gods Behaving Badly3 Marie Phillips laugh, or think about issues which with him. My Brilliant Career4 Miles Franklin touch us all, such as the environment It’s not all serious, though. One of The Fiction Class5 Susan Breen or loss. Jon’s goals is to bring levity to the A Calculated Demise6 Robert Spiller A native of Timmins, Jon worked street. “If I can make people laugh or Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself 7 Alan Alda previously as a waiter and bartender. smile, that makes my day,” he says. The Dreaming Void8 Peter F. Hamilton He came to Ottawa four years ago, His lighter side comes out in the chil- Saturday 9 Ian McEwan and has been a street poet since April. dren’s poems “Pancakes” and “The Any book by humorous authors such as:10 Thurber, Leacock, He’s worked in Old Ottawa South, Bumblebee and the Lion,” written Sedaris and Shatner Westboro, the Market, and now the for Westfest. Scotch River11 Linda Little Glebe, where he says he’s gotten the Jon offered some statistics of how best response to his poems. Glebites have responded to having TITLE (for children & teens) AUTHOR Waking up in his Centretown apart- a new entity, a street poet, in their Clementine’s Letter 12 Sara Pennypacker ment each morning, he wonders who midst. He says that 90 per cent of the Patrick the somnambulist Sarah Ackerley he will meet, or who can he inspire. people who pass him say something, Missing Math Loreen Leedey One day an employee from Hulse even if it’s just “I don’t have time to Lily and the Paper Man Rebecca Upjohn Playfair and McGarry approached stop but that’s a great idea!” A small The Hollow People13 Brian Keaney him and asked him to write some- minority will say “no,” but then turn Matilda14 Roald Dahl thing “appropriate to the people I see around and ask to hear a poem. Jon The Pepins and Their Problems Polly Horvath every day.” From this request came says that he has read to people of all one of Jon’s favourite poems, “Loss,” ages, from 3 to 85. He himself usu- which he says also has roots in his ally picks the poem he will read, 1 Abbotsford Book Club adding that he has good intuition 2 Can’ Litterers own loss of his father when he was 3 OnLine Audio Book Club: www.DearReader.com just 14. Some of the older people to about which poem would be suitable. 4 OnLine Classics Book Club: www.DearReader.com whom he has read it ask him to write “It’s a very intimate thing,” he adds. 5 OnLine Fiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com it out and sign it, so that they can “People are allowing me into their 6 OnLine Mystery Book Club: www.DearReader.com 7 OnLine Nonfi ction Book Club: www.DearReader.com read it to friends. Jon says, “it makes minds and feelings.” 8 OnLine Science Fiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com me feel great that I can bring solace Since April, Jon has written about 9 OPL Sunnyside Adult Book Chats to others.” 70 poems. His plan is to self-publish 10 Seriously No-Name Book Club Jon sees his poetry reading as a book of his poetry in mid-August, 11 Anonymous 12 Glebe Children’s Book Podcast: www.JustOneMoreBook.com not only engaging the public, but in collaboration with Colin White, an 13 OnLine Teen Book Club: www.DearReader.com also a political act. He recounts illustrator and editor. 14 OPL Bopl’s Picks: http://club.kids.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/bopl_picks To Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones Loss is the cost of love. If your book club would like to share its reading list, Loved ones passed on leave us shaken and numb. please call Micheline Boyle at 613-233-9971 or Be gentle and kind, quiet and strong e-mail [email protected]. With those who have lived through bereavement. Breathe in their pain; provide strength in support. Old clichés provide cold comfort. Wounds may heal yet the scars remain, So smile, cry, hug and love those who have Lost loved ones. Jon More
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Reclaiming a life hear them, but the reader suspects might have thought, what he might that some parts are always left out. have seen, how he might have felt. The patriarchal thread in this family He no longer exists, but he has as toni in the Italian hillside near the is strong. Women are rarely men- much immortality as any of us gets; prison town of Campobasso. “When tioned and when they appear they he exists in memory. Even if memory I was a child I could not measure the are usually clothed in long-sleeved is counterfeit.” truth of the family stories. Instead I dresses with black kerchiefs on their Joe Fiorito is an accomplished measured the truth of the storyteller; head. It is as if their attire were an ad- journalist. He has written regular city if I caught a grin, or if the facts of the mission of a deep dark past, one that columns for the Montreal Gazette story were too large to fully under- they are mourning and celebrating at and the National Post. A collection stand, I suspended truth and heard the same time. of his columns from the Gazette ap- Sharon magic.” This book is not only a fi nal tribute peared in Tango on the Main (1996). Abron Fiorito is a superb writer, sparse to Joe’s father, but Joe’s last chance The late Mordecai Richler wrote of Drache and unforgiving. From the begin- to understand and be close to him. The Closer We Are to Dying: “Fiorito ning, we are aware that he is after “Pops” as Joe calls his dad has little has all the right stuff. His splendid the truth because truth was almost al- resemblance to Dusty whose life was memoir about his relationship with The Closer We Are to Dying ways missing during his childhood. always separate from his family’s. In his dying father belongs on that by Joe Fiorito Joe Fiorito grew up in Fort Wil- death, Joe has reclaimed him. “I talk small shelf with Philip Roth’s Patri- McCelland and Stewart liam, Ontario. His father, Dusty, was to him more often than when he was mony and Frank McCourt’s Angela’s a letter-carrier for most of his work- CSOSCARAugust:Layoutalive. I test myself against1 7/28/08 what 1:34 he PMAshes Page.” 1 $29.99 (cloth) ing years known by his fi rst-name by almost everyone to whom he deliv- Summer offers the opportunity to ered mail. “My father was a bushtown read books that we have been mean- bandstand idol. Everybody knew his ing to read but just never got around name. For fi fty years he played the to. Joe Fiorito’s memoir about his trombone, the banjo, and the stand- The New “Suit”... father’s life and death is a book I up bass in bars and meeting halls and Trading in your bathing tried to read when my own father was little dance joints: self-taught swing suit for a “power suit”? dying. Though the initial pages drew and blues and Dixieland tunes in Whether it’s for a new me in, I couldn’t get any further, trios, quartets and quintets. He strut- job, or a new look, we perhaps because the book is written ted in the city marching band, he have something while Joe’s father is dying. The chap- blew comic trombone raspberries at perfect for you. ters are numbered for the twenty-one the elephants when the circus came It’s fun to shop at days until the fi nal night. to town. He was not ours. He be- The Clothes Secret! I quickly realized that Joe had come longed to the crowd.” home not only to say goodbye but to Spring and summer hold on to, as much as possible, the now 70% off. memories which belonged to his fath- er, and which, if not salvaged, would slip through the portals of time. With wisdom and a cautious dose of senti- mentality, Fiorito leads his reader to Mon. - Wed.: 10 - 5:30 • Thurs. & Fri.: 10 - 7 • Sat.: 10 - 5 • Sun.: 12 - 4 613-730-9039 1136 Bank Street (1 1/2 blocks south of Sunnyside) Ottawa ON K1S 3X6 focus on his main theme, that a par- ent’s immortality rests largely with his/her children. It is with this fi lial duty in mind that Joe diligently re- counts the stories of his father’s life, not as if he were summing up for the last time, but the fi rst. Joe’s take on his dad, Dusty, as a Did You Know complex individual, known better Stretch to his acquaintances than his own That Anxiety … your body family, is a bitter pill offered straight Photo: SuSan mahoney … your mind Author Joe Fiorito Runs in Families? up just as Dusty preferred his alco- … your spirit hol. Understanding Dusty’s notoriety Researchers at the University of Joe never understood why his fath- Ottawa Institute of Mental Health has become Joe’s quest, and though er was drunk after his postal route or Research are studying the 21 days is not enough time, the three before and after his musical gigs. Yet psychological and biological RENEW weeks it takes Joe is symbolic of the even from a young age, Joe was astute characteristics of children who have a yourself with Yoga! lifetime that he will spend with his enough to know his father was hiding parent with a current or past history of savoured and selected raw material. from something too painful to face. Panic Disorder. Panic Disorder is an Please join us at From a fi rst generation Italian Was it the death of his oldest brother anxiety condition that runs in families Surround Circle Yoga and has a genetic basis. People with family, Dusty’s father Matteo fl ed Tony (Dusty was the youngest child and find out about Panic Disorder experience recurrent all the NEW Italy, leaving behind no emigration of thirteen) from the lingering dam- panic attacks and anticipatory fear of classes & workshops records. Mementos saved in a bed- age to his lungs and heart suffered future attacks. The results of this room dresser drawer reveal snipits of during World War I when Tony was study will be used to develop an for the fall. a family saga that waxes mythologic- nearly buried alive? Dusty’s stories intervention program for preventing al – a not-so-ordinary Italian peasant of Tony’s wartime experiences are panic disorder in children at risk. OPEN HOUSE family from the village of Ripabot- told to Joe when he is old enough to Wednesday, Requirements For Your Child to September 3rd Participate In This Study 4:00 – 7:00pm -Your child is between 7-18 years of age Door Prizes - Your child has no history of psychiatric & Refreshments illness and no major medical problems
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Southminster For more information, please call United Church 613-798-2995 mailbox #4 15 Aylmer Avenue and clearly state your name and 613-730-6649 telephone number [email protected] The University of Ottawa Institute Of Mental Health Research is located at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, a specialized mental health facility for residents of northeastern Ontario. All queries are confidential. This research protocol has been reviewed by the www.surroundcircleyoga.com Research Ethics Board. 32 Glebe Report August 15, 2008 RELIGION
Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club GLEBE CHURCHES Your cottage in the city CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) 176 Cameron Avenue (across from Carleton U. / beside Brewer Park) Fourth Avenue at Percy Street, 613-232-4891 613-730-7207 www.blessedsacrament.ca www.OTLBC.com Pastor: Father Joe Le Clair Masses: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Did you know, that you can play tennis Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. outdoors in a superb location until Sundays, 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 8 p.m. Thanksgiving!? (elevator available, loop system for people x 30–day Tennis Membership fee is reduced with impaired hearing also available) by 25% after August 29, 2008 x All levels of players love our 18 courts—12 ECCLESIAX courts lit for evening play 2 Monk Street, 613-565-4343 www.ecclesiax.com x Pool open until September 7, 2008 Sundays: 11:07 a.m.,* Art & worship service x Café ~ verandah overlooking courts and View community art gallery by appointment. gardens is a great place to share a laugh *NOTE: Sunday service time of 11:07 a.m. is the right time! and a beverage x Great activities happening in September: FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH h Mixed Doubles tournament Fourth Avenue at Bank Street, 613-236-1804 h Pool closing party www.fourthavenuebaptist.ca h Scotch tasting & BBQ Minister: Rev. Neil Hunter (interim) h Closing dinner & dance party Services: Sundays, 11 a.m.
Junior church and nursery available (parent/tot room available at the back of the church) *2009 Early Bird Memberships* A full-season of all OTLBC facilities from GERMAN MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH May 2, 2009. Register between August 30 and 499 Preston Street at Carling Avenue, 613-233-1671 October 14 for the lowest available ‘09 season Pastor: Christoph Ernst regular fee. Service: Sundays, 10 a.m., with Sunday school (fi rst Sunday of month, 11:15 a.m., English service)
More info and secure on-line membership registration at GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH WWW.OTLBC.COM 650 Lyon Street at First Avenue, 613-236-0617 www.glebestjames.ca Minister: Dr. Christine Johnson Music Director: Robert Palmai Worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. (wheelchair access, FM system for people with impaired hearing)
OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH 600 Bank Street, 613-594-4571 www.ottawa-ocuc.org Minister: Rev. Wilson Chan (cell: 613-889-0838) Fridays: Prayer meeting at church, 8 p.m. Sundays: Worship, 11 a.m. (English with Mandarin translation) Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. (for all ages)
THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (Quaker) 91A Fourth Avenue, 613-232-9923 Co-clerks: Steve Fick & Signy Fridriksson, 613-233-8438
ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Refl ect, Focus, Delight – Make church a part of your life. Bank Street at First Avenue, 613-235-2551 www.stgilesottawa.org Minister: Rev. Ruth Houtby Worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Church school and nursery care available (Wheelchair access at First Ave. door.)
ST. MATTHEW’S, THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN THE GLEBE 130 Glebe Avenue near Bank Street, 613-234-4024 (offi ce/weekday access 217 First Avenue) th www.stmatthewsottawa.on.ca 5 Ave. Court Rector: The Rev. Canon Pat Johnston 2nd Floor Open doors! Please come in and visit, Mon.-Fri., 11:30-1:30 p.m. Free Parking Weekly service: Wednesdays, 7:15 a.m., Eucharist & fellowship Thursdays, 10 a.m., Eucharist & coffee Thursdays, 10 a.m., drop-in nannies/stay-at-home 613-236-0765 parents group France, Mila, Tasha & Kent Sundays: Eucharist, 8 a.m. Choral Eucharist, 10 a.m. Meet our expanding team of experienced stylists Choral Evensong, 4 p.m., Sept. 7, 21 ready to give you the newest looks. RELIGION Glebe Report August 15, 2008 33 From summer-mode to fall-crazy
by Rev. Dr. Christine body workshop for lay worship lead- Johnson ers will be taking place on Sat., Sept. The lazy days of summer will soon 13 from noon until 4 p.m. It begins be transformed into the crazy days with lunch, followed by exercises to of fall at Glebe-St. James United sharpens our oral and visual presen- Church, on the corner of Lyon and tations in worship. First. Children’s programs kick off In terms of outreach, GSJ will be on Sun., Sept. 7, as the entire church hosting a community dinner at the gathers for worship at 10:30 a.m. Carlington Community Centre on We are pleased to announce the Sat., Sept. 20. Gifts of food and help- appointment of our new Minister ers for this event would be greatly FREE POWER TOOTHBRUSH of Music, Robert Palmai. a retired appreciated. music teacher from Canterbury High Another important ongoing project Bring in this ad to your New Patient Exam appointment School, Palmai has a distinguished is our refugee housing fund. Anyone musical resumé. Currently, he is also is invited to purchase grocery cou- before October 1st, 2008 and the director of the Canterbury Alum- pons through our church, either for redeem for a free power toothbrush. nae Trebles, an all-female chorus. His Loeb (which includes quite a consor- passion for sacred music is inspiring tium of grocery stores) or Loblaws This is our way to encourage you to stay as he leads our musical ministry. (which also goes by a variety of on top of your dental health. Our theme for the fall, “Kindling names). A rebate of 4-5 per cent re- the Sacred Fire,” explores the pas- turns to our church which goes to- sion and commitment that comes wards supporting the housing of one from our deep connection to the refugee family. Currently, we support 343 Preston Street - Suite #110 Spirit of Life. As a church commun- the Ochang family. Before coming to ity, we also believe that deep connec- Canada, this Sudanese family spent In the Adobe Tower at Preston Square tions are important in terms of our 10 years in a Kenyan refugee camp. families and neighbours. With many This fund makes a real difference for of the societal issues confronting us, these newcomers to Canada. It helps these connections foster understand- them get established as they build 613-729-3338 ing, tolerance and peaceful resolu- new lives in Ottawa. tions. As most people know, music is a Family and Cosmetic Dentistry For us, education is important. big part of the life of our commun- That’s why our Christian education ity. Bruce Taylor is spearheading two Accepting New Patients (CE) and faith formation programs music concert series. Young Artist are for children, youth and adults. Our Concerts will feature performers in View us at: CE minister, Janet Nield, organizes the early stage of their careers. Con- a wonderful and creative program. certs in the Glebe will showcase a www.prestondentalcentre.com She also uses her musical talent and variety of musicians, from classical experience to lead two choirs. The to jazz. For a brochure listing all the Frances MacPhail Sunshine Choir dates and performers, drop by the is for children 3-6 years of age. The church. Cameron Choir is for children 7-10 There’s another art form that is years of age. They rehearse once very popular at GSJ – quilting! Dur- mid-week, and occasionally perform ing the last weekend of September, in our worship service. the quilters get together for a retreat A team of lay persons work hard at Gracefield Camp in the Gatineau. to teach Sunday school, which takes Our two resident experts (among place during our worship service. Everyone gathers in the sanctuary for many), Christine Burbridge and Judy music, prayers and a theme conver- Wolanski, organize the weekend sation, after which the children and both logistically and creatively. It is teachers head out to their classes. a beautiful setting for an inspiring Another mid-week program that time. Part of this weekend is devoted has run for many years is our Arts to creating lap quilts for residents of Under One Roof program. Our art- St. Mary’s Home, an organization ist-in-residence, Lisa Thomas, works which assists young mothers. with Janet Nield to develop many art As you can tell, the lazy days of classes for a variety of age groups. summer just don’t last at GSJ. This Our arts studio is the location for beautiful church in the Glebe of- these classes. It’s well-equipped fers a contemporary and progres- with art supplies and full of creations sive look at our Christian faith. Our completed by artists of all ages. communion table is open to anyone Since last winter, a new youth group who which wishes to participate. Our has been active, especially with out- worship services strive to be uplifting reach projects for Centre 507 and the and inspiring, drawing on all kinds Carlington Community Chaplaincy. of music. This past summer we re- Under the leadership of Kelly Ray, it stored our organ, an instrument that has plans for a variety of events, in- we love. However, all instruments cluding study, fun and service. are welcomed and incorporated in Our adults, too, need to have their our services. We work hard to be saws sharpened in terms of exploring an open and welcoming church for current theology. On Wednesdays, persons of all ethnicities and walks Sept. 10, Sept. 24 and Oct. 8, I’ll be of life. Children and youth are pre- leading a study of “The Emerging cious to us and we work hard to offer Church” by Bruce Sanguin. He is a programs which appeal to them. If United Church minister working at you have any questions or concerns, a church in Vancouver. His approach please contact the Rev. Dr. Christine pushes Christians to see the church Johnson at 613-236-0617. and its mission in a new and evolv- For much more detailed informa- ing way. He is coming to Ottawa to tion, please check out our website. do a workshop on Oct. 17-19. GSJ is You’ll find us at www.glebestjames. pleased that he’ll be preaching at our ca. Or even better, come and visit church on Sun., Oct. 19. and experience this jewel of a build- Other important events will also be ing which houses a loving and caring happening in September. A voice and Christian community. This space acts as a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Drop off your GRAPEVINE message or COMMUNITY NOTICE at the Glebe Report office, GRAPEVINE 175 Third Avenue, including your name, address and phone number or e-mail [email protected]. FOR SALE items must be less than $1,000. OTTAWA FEAST OF FIELD OUTDOOR HELP. If you need a Events at Sunnyside Library 2008, an annual harvest event organ- hand with outdoorsy type jobs such For children ized by Canadian Organic Growers, as grass/shed/garden, I am a Glebe Ottawa Chapter. Sun., Sept. 14, 12 resident looking to help you out. Call Babytime - 4 p.m., Vincent Massey Park. The 613-234-7400. For babies and their parent or caregiver with stories, rhymes, songs theme is Heritage Biodiversity. Tick- and games. Ages 0-18 months. Weekly. ets: adults: $40 advance / $50 at en- Wanted Tuesdays, 2:15 p.m. (30 mins.), Sept. 9-Oct. 28 trance, youth & students, age 13 to 25: $25 (with valid ID to be checked CARING CAT-SITTER. Looking Toddlertime at entrance / $30 at entrance, children for cat sitter for occasional week- For toddlers and a parent or caregiver with stories, rhymes, songs under 13: free. Info: 613-244-4000 ends willing to spend the night. My and games. Ages 18-35 months. Weekly. Registration required. or www.feastoffields.ca. cat is 4 years old, adorable & loving Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. (30 mins.), Sept. 9-Oct. 28 or who lives in a beautiful apartment Thurs. 10:15 a.m. (30 mins.), Sept. 11-Oct. 30 in a high-rise building on Queen ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S AN- Elizabeth Dr. Rewards for this as- Storytime NUAL BAZAAR AND TEA, Sat., signment are negotiable. Please call Stories and rhymes for young children – parents and caregivers Nov. 8, 1-4:30 p.m., 125 MacKay 613-236-0955. are welcome to join. Ages 3-6 years. Weekly. St. Home baking, gifts, jams and Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. (30 mins.), Sept. 10-Oct. 29 preserves, attic treasures, Christ- HOUSEKEEPER/COOK. Part- Mother-Daughter Book Club mas items, books and cd’s, toys, and time help needed (12-15 hours a A place for girls and the special women in their lives to share books. more. Free admission, barrier free week) to make some hot meals and Ages 10-12 years. Monthly. Monday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. (1 hr.) access. Info: 613-745-7834. do light housekeeping, wash/ironing for 2 adults, 2 teens. References re- quired. Call Alex at 613-240-5239. For teens TASTE THE WINE AND SMELL girlzone THE LAVENDER. Join Friends POSITIVE & RELIABLE UNI- For fun with a variety of themes, come join our monthly lunchtime of The Farm, Sept. 18, on a tour of VERSITY OR HIGH-SCHOOL book chat group for girls in grades 7 and 8. Registration required. Prince Edward County to see the STUDENT wanted to care for a tod- Friday, Sept. 19, 12:05 p.m. (45 mins.) Grange Vineyards & Estate Win- dler weekdays between 5 and 7 p.m. ery, taste their wines and enjoy a on Madawaska Dr. Contact us at For adults hot lunch followed by a tour of the 613-234-1190. 15 minutes computer tutorials Prince Edward County Lavender Having problems with the Library Catalogue? Accessing the web? Farm. Cost, including lunch, $105 Found E-mail issues? Register for your own 15 minutes computer tutorial. FCEF members, $120 non members. Registration required. Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. (1.5 hours), Aug. 19, 26 For information or to register visit Child's bike found on Sunday, www.friendsofthefarm.ca or call August 3, near Brown’s Inlet. Call 613-230-3276. 613-234-3033. Children’s Health, Family Dynamics & Homeopathic Medicine It’s that return-to-school time of year, full of hustle and bustle. Learn TEA & TOUR. Every Sunday in Au- For Sale how homeopathy can help you with Julek Meissner, ND. gust, at Billings Estate National His- BED FRAME, solid maple, three Registration required. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. (1 hour) toric Site for a pot of tea and a scone quarters size (48.5 in. x 72.75 in.). and a tour around the estate. Begins Phone: 613-236-8758 (no voice mes- Sunnyside Book Chats at 2 p.m. Cost is $7 (tea, scone and sage system) early morning or after tour). 2100 Cabot St., Ottawa. Info: Drop by, meet new people and join in stimulating discussions on 4 p.m. 613-247-4830 or visit ottawa.ca/mu- selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Usually the last Friday seums. of every month. CHEST FREEZER, very large Friday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. (1 hour) size with clear glass top. $125. Call Art 613-233-7894. Cercle de lecture ARTISTS ON THEIR ENVIRON- DEHUMIDIFIER, Sears 30 pt., Cercle de lecture de l’Amicale a la biblio. MENT STUDIO TOUR. Sept. 20 $45. Call 613-237-0992. Mardi, 16 sept. 19h00 (1 hour) & 21, 27 & 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easy driving distance from Ottawa, through the beautiful Gatineau Hills, FOLDING WALKERS, 2: one For a complete list of Library events, Visit our website at www.tourcw.com with seat, $25 and $35. Call visit www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca. to print your map and to view the 613-237-0992. latest work of our artists and crafts- people. Our 20th anniversary gala FUTON SOFABED, queen size, Community Connections takes place Thurs. 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Call 613-236-8758 (no voice mes- ton University. Registration sessions turers explore current environmental Windsor Park, off Riverdale Ave. (in sage system) early morning or after Sept. 2 and 6. Questions welcomed! issues. From 7-9 p.m. every Wed- Old Ottawa South). Free admission 4 p.m. 613-520-2600 ext. 3740 or bridging nesday in August. Admission is $10 and parking. www.oosartfestival.ca @carleton.ca. per lecture or $30 for the series. Call 613-247-4830 or visit ottawa.ca/mu- RASCAL MOBILITY SCOOTER, seums for more details. Help Available 4 wheel with tiller steering $800. Call 613-237-0992. CAN YOU DIG IT? Come to Bill- CANING REPAIR NOW AVAIL- ings Estate National Historic Site for GREEN PARTY ANNUAL GEN- ABLE IN THE GLEBE. Do you the only outdoor archaeology pro- TEAK WALL UNIT, circa 1970 3 ERAL MEETING. Join us for the want to bring back to elegance gram in the urban core! 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